millennium-technologies millennium Manual
INTRODUCTION
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DTS Digital Surround provides up to 6 discrete (separate) channels of high quality digital audio,
resulting in exceptional clarity throughout a "true" 360˚ soundfield. DTS Digital Surround delivers
up to 6-channels of transparent 20 bit audio at 44.1 kHz, resulting in a better than CD sound
with high bit-rates and minimal digital compression. DTS represents the highest quality multi-
channel audio possible within the compact disc, laserdisc and DVD audio standards.
resulting in exceptional clarity throughout a "true" 360˚ soundfield. DTS Digital Surround delivers
up to 6-channels of transparent 20 bit audio at 44.1 kHz, resulting in a better than CD sound
with high bit-rates and minimal digital compression. DTS represents the highest quality multi-
channel audio possible within the compact disc, laserdisc and DVD audio standards.
Any laserdisc, compact disc or DVD player with a digital output connector, can interface with the
Millennium 2.4.6 DTS Decoder/Preamp to deliver the 6 digitally encoded tracks to the appropri-
ate amplifiers and loudspeakers.
Millennium 2.4.6 DTS Decoder/Preamp to deliver the 6 digitally encoded tracks to the appropri-
ate amplifiers and loudspeakers.
In order to respect the "visions" of the artists/producers/engineers, the DTS format does not
interfere with the creative process but fully embraces it by flawlessly reproducing the multi-chan-
nel masters as they were intended. Initially, the sensible approach for all artists will be to work
within the 5.1 audio configurations already installed in millions of home environments.
Therefore, DTS envisions the following variations for pre-recorded software:
interfere with the creative process but fully embraces it by flawlessly reproducing the multi-chan-
nel masters as they were intended. Initially, the sensible approach for all artists will be to work
within the 5.1 audio configurations already installed in millions of home environments.
Therefore, DTS envisions the following variations for pre-recorded software:
4.0
Music - Original 4-Channel Masters with unprecedented separation
4.1
Music - 4-Channel Masters with added Low Frequency Enhancement (L.F.E.)
5.0
Music- 5 full-range Channels, utilizing a center "fill"
5.1
Movies- Original 6-Channel motion-picture soundtracks
5.1
Music - New 5-Channel audio mixes with added L.F.E.
Thank you for your purchase of the Millennium 2.4.6, a sophisticated digital sound
processor/preamp designed specifically for the reproduction of DTS encoded laserdiscs, com-
pact discs and emerging DVDs.
processor/preamp designed specifically for the reproduction of DTS encoded laserdiscs, com-
pact discs and emerging DVDs.
The Millennium 2.4.6 DTS Decoder/Preamp is simple to use and easy to install in any type of
existing home theater sound system. Balancing the individual channels only takes a few min-
utes. With the addition of the Millennium 2.4.6, you can enjoy the superior audio performance of
DTS encoded 5.1 discrete digital 20 bit programs, a truly revolutionary new way to listen to
movies and music. Employ the Millennium 2.4.6 as a system upgrade, or as a stand-alone DTS
Decoder/Preamp - it’s your choice.
existing home theater sound system. Balancing the individual channels only takes a few min-
utes. With the addition of the Millennium 2.4.6, you can enjoy the superior audio performance of
DTS encoded 5.1 discrete digital 20 bit programs, a truly revolutionary new way to listen to
movies and music. Employ the Millennium 2.4.6 as a system upgrade, or as a stand-alone DTS
Decoder/Preamp - it’s your choice.
WHAT IS DTS?
NOTE OF CAUTION: When the Millennium 2.4.6 is inserted into a pre-existing system,
rather than employed as a stand alone DTS Decoder/Preamp, you may notice an audible
artifact prior to the moment that the Millennium detects and locks to the DTS data stream.
This may manifest itself as a click or pop, but it is a brief instant of the raw DTS data
stream that you actually hear. It is important for you to follow the instructions in the section
“Setting Levels” and that you understand section ”Playing DTS Encoded Material” thorough-
ly to insure proper performance and complete satisfaction of your Millennium 2.4.6.
rather than employed as a stand alone DTS Decoder/Preamp, you may notice an audible
artifact prior to the moment that the Millennium detects and locks to the DTS data stream.
This may manifest itself as a click or pop, but it is a brief instant of the raw DTS data
stream that you actually hear. It is important for you to follow the instructions in the section
“Setting Levels” and that you understand section ”Playing DTS Encoded Material” thorough-
ly to insure proper performance and complete satisfaction of your Millennium 2.4.6.