50
Using the Listening Modes
—Continued
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 sampling rate.
Dolby TrueHD
Designed to take full advantage of the addi-
tional storage space offered by the new Blu-
ray and HD DVD disc formats, this new
Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete chan-
nels of digital audio with 48/96
kHz, up to
5.1-channels with 192 kHz sampling rate.
For the signals supported by the HTX-22HD,
see page 46.
DTS
The DTS digital surround-sound format sup-
ports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less
compression for high-fidelity reproduction.
Use it with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS
logo.
DTS 96/24
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources.
This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz
sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing
superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear
the DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS-ES Discrete
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete
soundtracks, that use a discrete surround back
channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
The seven totally separate audio channels
provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree
sound localization, perfect for sounds that
pan across the surround channels. Use it with
DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially
those with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.
DTS-ES Matrix
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix
soundtracks, that use a matrix-encoded back-
channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it
with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, espe-
cially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
DTS Neo:6
This mode expands any 2-channel source for
7.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-band-
width channels of matrix decoding for
matrix-encoded material, providing a very
natural and seamless surround sound experi-
ence that fully envelops the listener.
• Neo:6 Cinema
Use this mode with any stereo movie
(e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
• Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music
source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV,
VHS, DVD).
5.1-channel source + Neo:6
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel
sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
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 multichannel audio
format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1 chan-
nels with 96 kHz sampling rate.
DTS-HD Master Audio
Designed to take full advantage of the addi-
tional 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
digital audio with 48/96
kHz, up to 5.1-chan-
nels with 192 kHz sampling rate.
For the signals supported by the HTX-22HD,
see page 47.
DTS Express
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a
lower sampling rate of 48 kHz. Applications
include interactive audio and commentary
encoding for HD DVD Sub Audio and
Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast and
media servers.
DTS Surround Sensation
With this mode, you can enjoy a virtual 5.1
surround sound even with only two speakers.
It provides natural- surround sound experi-
ence with movies and music.