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Minimum speaker configuration for
DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG2 surround sounds
Right surround
speaker
Left
surround
speaker
Right
front
speaker
Center Speaker
Left front
speaker
The 5.1-channel digital surround format of DOLBY DIGITAL/
DTS/MPEG2 enables you to individually play five full-range
(20 Hz-20 kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two
surround channels) plus an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel for the low-range effect sound. It will create a realistic
sound as heard in theaters and concert halls.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround
DVD Video that have the
DIGITAL
mark are recorded using this
system.
DTS Surround
DVD Video and CD that have the mark are recorded using this
system.
MPEG2
DVD Video that have the mark are recorded using
this system. MPEG2 may have 8 channels. In this case, left and right
center speakers in addition to the above speaker configuration are
used.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround
This surround format consists of 4 channels (left and right front,
center, and monaural surround channel) and emphasizes the center
channel. This format is very effective for panning music,
conversation, and three-dimensional sound movement output from
three front channels. It also simulates the atmosphere and surround
effects of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of the
theater.
DVD Video that have the mark are recorded using
this system.
Various sound formats and sound effects
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