Enjoying multichannel playback without sound field effects
(surround decoder)
The unit enables multichannel playback from 2-channel/multichannel sources without sound field effects.
This is used when “SURROUND DECODE” is selected by PROGRAM keys.
Press SUR. DECODE to select a surround decoder. Each time you press SUR. DECODE, the surround decoder
changes.
Auto
Uses the decoder automatically selected by input source.
The DTS Neural:X decoder is selected for DTS sources and the Dolby Surround decoder is
selected for other sources.
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Dolby Surround decoder.
Expands the sound using a method optimized for the layout of the installed speakers. A real
acoustic space (including overhead) will be created especially when object-based audio
(such as Dolby Atmos content) is played.
Neural:X
DTS Neural:X decoder.
Expands the sound using a method optimized for the layout of the installed speakers. A real
acoustic space (including overhead) will be created especially when object-based audio
(such as DTS:X content) is played.
NOTE
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The selected surround decoder may not work for some input sources.
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We recommend Dolby Surround while network streaming is Dolby content.
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The DTS Neural:X decoder does not work for Dolby signals (such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD). Select “Auto” or “
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for these signals.
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The Dolby Surround decoder does not work for DTS signals (such as DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio). Select “Auto” or “Neural:X” for
these signals.
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The DTS Neural:X decoder does not work on DTS signals whose sampling frequency is over 48 kHz.
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When the Dolby Surround decoder or the DTS Neural:X decoder is selected, the following virtual processing does not work.
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Virtual CINEMA FRONT
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Virtual CINEMA DSP
Related links
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“Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)” (p.137)
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“Enjoying surround sound with 5 speakers placed in front (Virtual CINEMA FRONT)” (p.138)
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