Neo:6 offers a music mode to expand stereo or matrix recordings into the five- or six-
channel layout, in a way which does not diminish the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo recording.
DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multichannel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater
Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format,
DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround impression and space
expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has been used professionally
in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels (FL, FR, C,
SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back) channel for
surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels.
DTS-ES Extended Surround includes two signal formats with different surround signal recording
methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1.
"DTS"," DTS-ES Extended Surround"and "Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
DTS 96/24 offers the following:
1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 master.
2. Full backward compatibility with all existing decoders. (Existing decoders will output a 48 kHz signal)
3. No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be carried on DVD-video, or in the video zone of
DVD-audio, accessible to all DVD players.
4. 96/24 5.1-channel sound with full-quality full- motion video, for music programs and motion
picture soundtracks on DVD-video.
DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 Channels of discrete digital audio into home theater systems.
DTS brings you premium quality discrete multichannel digital sound to both movies and music.
DTS is a multichannel sound system designed to create full range digital sound reproduction.
The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality for cinema sound by delivering
an exact copy of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home theaters.
Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended.
DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on of DVD'S, LD'S, and CD'S.
"DTS"and" DTS Digital Surround"are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
The advantages of discrete multichannel systems over matrix are well known.
But even in homes equipped for discrete multichannel, there remains a need for high-quality
matrix decoding. This is because of the large library of matrix surround motion pictures available
on disc and on VHS Hi Fi tape; and analog Stereo television broadcasts.
The typical matrix decoder of today derives a center channel and a mono surround channel from
two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better than a simple matrix in that it includes steering logic to
improve separation, but because of its mono, band-limited surround it can be disappointing to
users accustomed to discrete multichannel sound.
Neo:6 offers several important improvements as follow, Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of
matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six
and five separate channels, respectively, corresponding to the standard home-theater speaker layouts.
Neo:6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be
steered separately, and in a way which follows naturally from the original presentation.
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