Operation
Surround Mode Chart
MODEFEATURES
DOLBY DIGITALAvailable only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a
special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.
DTS 5.1When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or
laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency channel.
DTS-ES 6.1 MatrixWhen the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger
DTS-ES 6.1 Discretethe selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six
discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES
Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby LaboratoryOs benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left,
MOVIEcenter right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo
MUSICsources when an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the
EMULATIONPro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode provides a sound field that is
identical to the original Dolby Pro Logic mode for those who prefer that sonic presentation.
Logic 7 CinemaExclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from
Logic 7 Musiceither surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection
Logic 7 Enhancemade in the SURROUND SELECT menu, the O5.1� versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,
while the O7.1� versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the O6.1/7.1�
option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix
encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans
that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with
analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater
rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver
maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of Logic 7 for 5.1 configurations only and is primarily used
with musical programs. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to
the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is
the sole source of bass energy.
THX UltraThe THX Ultra modes use special patented circuits and techniques developed by Lucasfilm, Ltd, and they are available only in
THX-licensed products. Compatible with both digital sources using either Dolby Digital or DTS technology, or traditional analog
soundtracks, THX Ultra compensates for the differences between a movie theater and a home listening room to make it possible
for your home theater to best allow you to hear movie soundtracks the way a filmOs sound designers intended them to be heard.
When an analog source is in use, THX processing may be selected to enhance the presentation of matrix surround-encoded
programs with either Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 as the basic surround processor. When a digital source is in use, the proper
THX 5.1 or 7.1 mode will be selected, depending on the speaker configuration in your system. For 7.1 systems, THX Surround EX
is available with Dolby Digital sources to create rear surround channels using specially encoded information within a movieOs
soundtrack for the ultimate cinema sound experience.
DTS Neo:6 CinemaThese two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional
DTS Neo:6 MusicMatrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix
surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo
program is being played. Once the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode is selected, you may also add THX processing by pressing the THX
Button on the front panel or remote.
DOLBY 3 STEREOUses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center channel information. In
addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and
front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.
THEATERThe THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater.
HALL 1The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or medium-sized (HALL 2) concert hall.
HALL 2
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