Enjoying Surround Sound; Surround Modes - Sherwood R-977 Operating Instructions Manual

Enjoying Surround Sound

This receiver incorporates a sophisticated Digital
Signal Processor that allows you to create optimum
sound quality and sound atmosphere in your personal
Home Theater.

Surround modes

DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround (also called simply DTS)
supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less
compression for high fidelity reproduction. Use it with
DVDs and CDs bearing the DTS logo.
DTS-ES™ Discrete 6.1
This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format
adding a surround back channel to the DTS digital
surround sound. The seven totally separate audio
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360
degrees sound localization, perfect for sounds that
pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs
bearing the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS
ES Discrete sound track.
DTS - ES™ Matrix 6.1
This is a 6.1 channel discrete digital audio format
inserting a surround back channel to the DTS digital
surround sound through matrix encoding. Use it with
DVDs bearing the DTSES logo.
DTS Neo: 6™ Surround
DTS Neo: 6 is a matrix decoding technology for
achieving 7.1 channel surround playback with 2
channel sources. It includes 'DTS Neo: 6 Cinema'
suited for playing movies and 'DTS Neo: 6 Music'
suited for playing music.
DTS 96/24
This is high resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling
rate and 24 bit resolution, providing superior fidelity.
Use it with DVDs bearing the DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new
video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is
the latest multi-channel audio format from DTS.
It supports up to 7.1 channels with 96 kHz/24 bit
sampling rate and signal resolution.
DTS-HD Master Audio
Designed to take full advantage of the additional
storage space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD
DVD disc formats, this new DTS format offers up
to 7.1 discrete channels of uncompressed digital
audio with 96 kHz/24 bit sampling rate and signal
resolution.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5 956 674;
5 974 380; 6 226 616; 6 487 535; 7 212 872; 7 333 929; 7 392 195;
7 272 567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS-HD the Symbol & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of
DTS Inc. Product includes software.
© DTS Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format
developed by Dolby Laboratories. Discs bearing the
Dolby Digital logo include the recording of up to 5.1
channels of digital signals. This will put you right in
the middle of the action, just like being in a movie
theater or concert hall.
Dolby Digital EX
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1
channel playback. It's especially suited to Dolby
Digital EX soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded
surround back channel. The additional channel adds
an extra dimension and provides an enveloping
surround sound experience, perfect for rotating and
fly-by sound effects.
Dolby Digital Plus
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new
video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is
the latest multichannel audio format from Dolby.
It supports up to 7.1 channels with 48 kHz/24-bit
sampling rate and signal resolution.
Dolby TrueHD
Designed to take full advantage of the additional
storage space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD
DVD disc formats, this new Dolby format offers up to
7.1 discrete channels of lossless audio performance
with 96 kHz/24 bit sampling rate and signal
resolution.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
This mode adds front height channels to surround
sound, creating a 7.1 channel palyback for music,
movies and video games. Dolby Pro Logic IIz brings
enhanced spatial effects, added depth, and an overall
airiness to listening experience.
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