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Safety & Regulatory Information

The following sections contain notices for various countries:

Notice for the USA Notice for Canada Declaration of Conformity

FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19,
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Manufacturer/Importer’s Name: Creative Labs, Inc.
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Communications Radio Interference Regulations. Manufacturer/Importer’s Address:
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B” Milpitas, CA. 95035
against harmful interference in a residential installation. d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’ par le Ministère
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Tel: (408) 428-6600
Canadien des Communications dans les règlements
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in d’interfèrence radio.
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful declares under its sole responsibility that the product
interference to radio communications. However, this
notice is not a guarantee that interference will not occur Important Notice Trade Name: Creative Labs
Model Numbers: MF8000
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, A serial number can be found on your product. Please
which can be determined by turning the equipment off write this number down and keep it in a secure area. has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/97
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the This is for your security. requirement for Class B devices and found compliant
following measures: with the following standards:
❒ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. CAUTION EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
❒ Increase the distance between the equipment and Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
receiver. Take care to prevent accidental operation of speakers at
excessive sound pressure levels!
❒ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
different from that to which the receiver is If you do not hear sound from speakers, keep the Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
connected. volume control at a low level while trying to restore 1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
❒ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV sound. This will prevent accidental operation at and
technician. uncomfortably loud levels. 2. This device must accept any interference received,
CAUTION: To comply with the limits for the Class B including interference that may cause undesirable
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this European Compliance operation.
device must be installed with computer equipment
certified to comply with the Class B limits. This product conforms to the following: Ce matériel est conforme à la section 15 des régles
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC FCC. Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals
and 93/68/EEC conditions suivantes:
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-
Mains operated products for the European market 1. Le matériel ne peut étre source D’interférences et
certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in
comply with LVD Directive 73/23/EEC as amended by 2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y
interference to radio or television reception.
93/68/EEC. Communication / RF wireless products for compris celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement
MODIFICATIONS indésirable.
the European market comply with Directive R&TTE
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved Compliance Manager
1999/5/EC.
by the grantee of this device could void the user’s Creative Labs, Inc.
authority to operate the device. October 23, 2003

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS - Read all safety and operating POWER SOURCES - This product is specifically designed DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug the product
instructions before operating the product. for operation within the electrical range(s) specified on the from the power source. Call for servicing when:
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Keep all safety and operating provided power adapter and use outside of this range shall be a) the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
instructions for future reference. at your own risk. Please contact your local electric utility
company if you have any questions about the electrical b) objects have fallen through or liquids have been spilled
HEED WARNINGS - Take note of all warnings on the voltage at your intended location of use. into the product’s openings.
product and in the operating instructions. c) the product has been exposed to rain or water.
POLARIZATION - The product may be equipped with a
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and usage polarized alternating-current line plug, a safety feature. As d) the product does not operate normally when following
instructions should be followed. one blade is wider than the other, this plug can only fit into the operating instructions
CLEANING - Unplug this product from the power source the power outlet in one way. If you cannot insert the plug
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still fails to e) the product behaves differently.
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning. fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. f ) the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Do not force the plug into the outlet. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacing parts, check
ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments or accessories
not recommended by Creative as they may cause hazards. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Arrange the power- that the service technician has used replacement parts
cords to minimize the risk of damage from traffic or other specified by Creative or have the same characteristics as the
WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this product hazards. Pay particular attention to the area near the plug original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
near any water source or water hazard – for example, near a head, the power source outlet and the connection from the electric shock, or other hazards.
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet product.
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. SAFETY CHECK - After servicing or repairing the
LIGHTNING - Unplug the product from the power source product, get the service technician to perform safety checks
PLACEMENT - Place the product on a stable surface or during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of time. to be sure that the product working properly.
recommended stand, or sold with the product. Otherwise, This will prevent lightning and power-line surge damage to
the product may fall and cause injury to a person, and damage the product.
to the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting the product. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral power circuits as this can result
VENTILATION - To ensure reliable operation and to in a risk of fire or electric shock.
prevent overheating, do not block or cover ventilation
openings and slots with fabrics or impermeable material. Do OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push any object
not place in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack through the product’s openings, as this can result in a fire,
unless there is proper ventilation or Creative’s instructions electric shock or damage. Do not spill liquids on the product.
have been adhered to. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service the product
HEAT - Do not place this product anywhere near heat yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
sources such as radiators, stoves, and other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Contents

Overview .................................................................. 3
Connecting Speakers............................................... 5
Connecting and Selecting Input Devices ................. 6
Selecting Modes....................................................... 9
Understanding Automatic Mode Detection............. 11
Adjusting Output Channels .................................... 12
Technology Overview............................................. 13
Adapter Specifications ........................................... 13

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without
the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
Version 1.0
September 2003
Copyright © 2003 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, Sound Blaster and the Sound Blaster logo, Live!, Audigy, Inspire and
GigaWorks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and other countries. Sony and PlayStation are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Nintendo and Gamecube are trademarks or registered trademarks for Nintendo. Microsoft and Xbox are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under
license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. U.S. Pat.No's. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued
and pending. "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2002 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights
Reserved. All other logos, brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby recognized as such.
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual contents may differ slightly from those pictured.

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Overview

Thank you for choosing the Creative Decoder DDTS-100.

With audio quality that rivals a component home theater system, your Creative Decoder DDTS-100 lets you
experience DTS®, DTS-ES®, DTS Neo:6®, Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX, and Dolby Pro Logic® II multichannel
audio from your DVD player, game console, or personal computer.

Your Creative Decoder DDTS-100 gives you the flexibility of connecting different types of speaker systems and input
devices. Refer to the following chapters for recommended setup configurations. Before you begin, make sure your
decoder and the devices that you want to connect to it are turned off and disconnected from the wall outlet.

1 DIGITAL button
Press to select one of the following digital inputs: OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2, OPTICAL 3, or
7 COAXIAL. For more information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices” on
page 6.
8 2 Mode LEDs
Indicate the media format of the selected mode.
9 3 Volume LEDs
Indicate the master volume, or the volume of the selected output channels.

10 4 Volume knob
Adjusts the master volume, or the volume of the selected output channels. For more
information, see “Adjusting Output Channels” on page 12.

5 SELECT button
11 Press to select one of the following output channels (for volume adjustment):
CENTER, REAR, SUBWOOFER, or REAR CENTER. For more information, see “Adjusting
Output Channels” on page 12.
1 12 6 Headphone jacks
Connect to headphones (available separately). Output to speakers is muted when
you connect headphones.

13 7 Infrared receiver
Receives infrared signals from the remote control. For reliable remote control
functionality, do not obstruct the infrared receiver.

8 Power LED
Lights up red when the decoder is set to Standby, and turns off when you turn on the
decoder.
2 9 Power button
Press to turn on the decoder, or set it to Standby.

10 Input LEDs
Indicate the selected audio input.
3
11 ANALOG button
Press to select one of the following analog inputs: ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2, or ANALOG 3.
4 For more information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices” on page 6.

12 DOLBY DIGITAL EX button

5 Press to upmix 5.1-channel audio to 6.1-channel audio (for 6.1 speaker systems
only). For more information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices” on
page 6.

13 MODE button
Press to select the one of the following listening modes: STEREO, DOLBY PLII MOVIE,
DOLBY PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 CINEMA, or NEO:6 MUSIC. For more information, see
“Selecting Modes” on page 9.

14 Output LEDs
6 14 Indicate the selected output channels (for volume adjustment). Master volume is
selected when none of the LEDs are lit.

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15 ANALOG inputs
Connect to a maximum of three stereo sources using cables with
RCA phono plugs (available separately) for input to the decoder. For
more information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices” on
page 6.

16 COAXIAL input
Connects to a digital source using a Coaxial cable. For more
information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices” on
page 6.

17 OPTICAL inputs
Connect to a maximum of three digital sources using Optical cables.
For more information, see “Connecting and Selecting Input Devices”
on page 6.

18 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION switch

Select 6.1/7.1 when using a 6.1 or 7.1 speaker system, and select 5.1
when using a 5.1 speaker system. For more information, see
“Connecting Speakers” on page 5.

19 To Wall Outlet (Disconnect when not in use for several days)

15 20 Power Supply Adapter (Types of adapters may vary in different

countries)

21 AUDIO outputs
19 Connect to multichannel speakers (available separately). For
detailed information on speaker connections, refer to the User’s
Guide of your multichannel speakers.

20 22 16V AC IN connector
Connects to a wall outlet using the supplied Power Supply Adapter.
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23 TEST button
Press to activate a test noise. For more information, see “Adjusting
21 Output Channels” on page 12.

24 MUTE button
Press to mute the volume.

25 Output Channel buttons

Press to select the Rear Center, Center, Rear or Subwoofer output
channels.
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26 ANALOG button
Press to select and switch between the following analog inputs:
ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2, or ANALOG 3.

27 DYNAMIC MODE button

The Creative Decoder DDTS-100 is set, by default, to compressed
Dynamic Mode. To enable the full dynamic range to be heard at lower
22 volumes, you may uncompress the dynamic range to its full splendor
18 by pressing the DYNAMIC MODE button on the remote control. The
uncompressed mode can only be enabled with the remote control.
The decoder will acknowledge uncompressed Dynamic Mode by
illuminating all of the Volume LEDs momentarily. Pressing the
DYNAMIC MODE button again enables the compressed Dynamic
Mode; the first four Volume LEDs will light momentarily to
acknowledge that the compressed mode is enabled.

28 POWER button
Press to turn on the decoder, or set it to Standby.

29 VOL +/- buttons

Press to adjust the volume. For more information, see “Adjusting
Output Channels” on page 12.
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30 COAXIAL button
Press to select the COAXIAL input.
24 28
31 OPTICAL button
Press to select and switch between the following digital inputs:
OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2, or OPTICAL 3.
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29 32 Mode buttons
Press to select the one of the following listening modes: STEREO,
DOLBY PLII MOVIE, DOLBY PLII MUSIC, NEO:6 CINEMA, or NEO:6 MUSIC.
30 Press the DOLBY DIGITAL EX button to upmix 5.1-channel audio to
6.1-channel audio (for 6.1 speaker systems only).
26 31 Press the DOLBY PLII button to toggle between Movie and Music
modes.
27 Press the NEO:6 button to toggle between Cinema and Music
32 modes.

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Connecting Speakers

The SPEAKER CONFIGURATION switch is used to select the type of

speaker system that you will be connecting to the Creative Decoder
DDTS-100.

Select 6.1/7.1 if you are using a 6.1 or 7.1 speaker system. To experience the
full potential of Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES encoded program material, we
recommend using 6.1 or 7.1 speaker systems.

Select 5.1 if you are using a 5.1 speaker system. This is to prevent the loss of
program content when playing back Dolby EX and DTS-ES encoded
program material.

The diagrams below show the recommended switch settings and

connections to Creative 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 speaker systems.

DDTS-100 Outputs Recommended

Speaker
Speaker Inputs Cable and Upmix for Speaker
Type
Speaker Configuration Setting System

Lime-
green
Lime-green

Black Black

Orange
5.1 5.1 audio cable Orange NA
(available separately)

Lime-
green
Lime-green
Black

6.1 6.1 audio cable Orange No upmix required

(available separately)
Black Orange

Lime-
green Orange
Lime-green For a 7.1-channel
Black soundfield, select the
6.1 → 7.1 upmix
function on your
7.1 7.1 audio cable
Orange speaker system. For
(available separately) more information,
refer to the User’s
Guide of your speaker
Black Grey system.

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Connecting and Selecting Input Devices

Set-Top Devices
DVD, VCD, CD and MiniDisc® Players
Using an optical connection

Optical cable

Press the DIGITAL button on your decoder,

or the OPTICAL button on your remote
control to select an OPTICAL input Signal:
(OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or OPTICAL 3). DTS, DTS-ES, Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital EX or
Using a coaxial connection Digital (PCM) stereo

Coaxial cable

Press the DIGITAL button on your decoder,

or the COAXIAL button on your remote
control to select COAXIAL.

Using an analog connection

White Red

Miniplug-to-Dual-RCA cable
(available separately)

Signal:
Analog stereo

Press the ANALOG button on your

decoder, or the ANALOG button on your
remote control to select an ANALOG input
(ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 or ANALOG 3).

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Digital Audio Players

White Red

Miniplug-to-Dual-RCA cable
(available separately)

Signal:
Analog stereo

Press the ANALOG button on your

decoder, or the ANALOG button on your
remote control to select an ANALOG input
(ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 or ANALOG 3).

Video Game Consoles

Sony® PlayStation®, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo® GameCube® and Microsoft® Xbox®
Using an optical connection

Optical cable

Signal:
DTS, Dolby Digital, or
Digital (PCM) stereo

Press the DIGITAL button on your decoder,

or the OPTICAL button on your remote
control to select an OPTICAL input
(OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or OPTICAL 3).

Using an analog connection

White Red

AV cable (available separately) Signal:

Analog stereo

Press the ANALOG button on your

decoder, or the ANALOG button on your
remote control to select an ANALOG input
(ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 or ANALOG 3).

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PC Users (Audio Cards)

Audio cards with digital output connectors
(such as Creative Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS, Audigy 2, Audigy and Live!® series audio cards)
Using an optical connection

Optical cable

Signal:
Press the DIGITAL button on your decoder,
DTS, DTS-ES, Dolby
or the OPTICAL button on your remote
control to select an OPTICAL input Digital, Dolby Digital
(OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2 or OPTICAL 3). EX or Digital (PCM)
stereo
Using a coaxial connection
For best performance,
ensure that audio
Miniplug-to-RCA cable
(available separately) output signals are not
decoded by your
audio card. For more
information, refer to
the User’s Guide of
your audio card.

Coaxial cable

Press the DIGITAL button on your

decoder, or the COAXIAL button on your
remote control to select COAXIAL.

Audio cards with analog output connectors

White Red

Signal:
Analog stereo
Miniplug-to-dual-RCA cable
(available separately)

Press the ANALOG button on your

decoder, or the ANALOG button on your
remote control to select an ANALOG input
(ANALOG 1, ANALOG 2 or ANALOG 3).

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Selecting Modes

Stereo
In this mode, program material is played back as a two-channel soundfield. Select this mode to play stereo program
material, or to downmix multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, and other multichannel program material.

Program Material Mode Select Output to Speakers

Any

Press the MODE button on your decoder, or the STEREO button on your remote control Two-channel soundfield
to select STEREO

Dolby Pro Logic II

Select this mode with stereo program material for playback as a 5.1-channel soundfield. Dolby Pro Logic II has two
submodes: MOVIE for stereo television or video programs, and MUSIC for stereo music recordings.

Program Material Mode Select Output to Speakers

Analog Stereo, Digital

(PCM) Stereo, DTS
2.0, and Dolby Digital
2.0

Press the MODE button on your decoder, or the DOLBY PLII button on your remote 5.1-channel soundfield
control to select DOLBY PLII MOVIE or DOLBY PLII MUSIC

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DTS NEO:6
DTS Neo:6 is played as a 5.1- or 6.1-channel soundfield. Use this mode with stereo or 5.1 program material. DTS
Neo:6 has two submodes; Cinema for stereo or 5.1 television or video programs, and Music for stereo music.

Note:When using a 5.1 speaker system, make sure the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION switch on the rear panel of your decoder is set to 5.1. For
more information, see “Connecting Speakers” on page 5.

Program Material Mode Select Output to Speakers

Analog stereo, Digital

(PCM) stereo, Dolby
Digital 2.0, DTS 2.0,
and DTS 5.1

Press the MODE button on your decoder, or the NEO:6 button on your remote control to 5.1- or 6.1-channel soundfield
select NEO:6 CINEMA or NEO:6 MUSIC

Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX decodes a rear center channel from the surround channels to deliver a convincing 6.1-channel
soundfield for improved surround imaging. This mode is automatically selected for Dolby Digital EX program
material.

Program Material Mode Select Output to Speakers

Dolby Digital 5.1 and

Dolby Digital EX

Press the MODE button or the DOLBY DIGITAL EX button on your decoder, or the 5.1- or 6.1-channel soundfield
DOLBY DIGITAL EX button on your remote control to toggle between DOLBY DIGITAL and
DOLBY DIGITAL EX

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Understanding Automatic Mode Detection

Program Material Output Signal From Source Auto Detection

CDs, DVD movies or DVD games with Dolby Dolby Surround encoded material transmitted via digital
Surround encoded material (Optical or Coaxial) inputs

Dolby Surround encoded material transported as a S/PDIF

bitstream
S/PDIF bitstream with Dolby Digital EX flag
inactive

Dolby Digital

DVD movies encoded with Dolby Digital or

Dolby Digital EX, with Dolby Digital EX flag Dolby Digital EX
active

DVD movies or games encoded with DTS DTS

DVD movies encoded with DTS-ES discrete DTS-ES Discrete

DVD movies encoded with DTS-ES Matrix DTS-ES Matrix

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Adjusting Output Channels

When playing back multichannel programs, you may want to set the output channel levels to suit your sitting position
relative to the speakers. This is to obtain the desired (balanced) output required for multichannel playback from all
speakers.

Adjusting volume
1 Press the SELECT button on your decoder, or press the Output Channel buttons on the remote control, until the LED of the
channel you want lights up. Master volume is selected when none of the LEDs are lit.

Volume
knob

2 Turn the Volume knob on your decoder, or press the VOL +/- buttons on the remote control, to adjust the volume. The
Volume LEDs on your decoder display the volume levels. The more lit LEDs there are, the higher the volume.

Low volume High volume

If the volume setting of any channel remains unchanged for 2–3 seconds, the Volume knob reverts to its role as the master
volume control.

Adjusting speaker balance using the TEST button

1 Press the TEST button on the remote control to generate a test noise. Front Rear
2 The test noise starts playing from the reference channel (Front Left), and then Right Right
alternates clockwise to Center, Front Right, Rear Right, Rear Center, Rear Left and Center Rear
Center
Subwoofer. This test sound cycle will repeat three times, but you can stop it at any Front
point by pressing the TEST button again. Left
Repeats Rear
Left
Note:When the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION switch is set to 5.1, the test noise will not be played 3 times
on Rear Center.
Subwoofer
3 While the test sound is playing, all Output LEDs on your decoder’s front panel will
blink and only the volume controls will be enabled.
4 While the test sound is playing, use the Volume knob on the decoder or the VOL +/- buttons on the remote control to adjust
the volume level for each speaker.

Note:You can also activate the test noise if you want to check that your speakers are working, properly connected and placed in the correct
position.

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Technology Overview

DTS Digital Surround

DTS Digital Surround is a discrete 5.1-channel digital audio format that delivers five discrete full-range channels
(Left, Center, Right, Left Surround and Right Surround) plus a separate Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.

DTS-ES Extended Surround

DTS-ES is the only digital audio format capable of delivering 6.1 channels of discrete audio in the consumer
electronics market.

DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 provides up to six channels of matrix decoding from stereo or 5.1 material.
Cinema mode
The Cinema mode is used with stereo television for movie soundtracks. The result is improved dialogue and
surround presence. This mode also upmixes a DTS 5.1 input to create a 6.1-channel soundfield.
Music mode
The Music mode is used with any stereo music recording and provides a wider listening space.

Note:For a 6.1-channel soundfield, the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION switch must be set to 6.1/7.1.

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital (also referred to as AC-3) delivers five discrete full-range channels (Left, Center, Right, Left Surround
and Right Surround) plus a separate LFE channel.

Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is done using a matrix
decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original recording. For best results, Dolby Digital
EX should be used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is
enhanced soundfield directionality that approaches the quality of discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Music Mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space.

Adapter Specifications

Output from adapter:

16 V AC, 600 mA

Input:
Varies according to region.

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