Yamaha RX-V1900BL User Manual

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Glossary
■ LFE 0.1 channel
This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency 
range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is 
counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range 
compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels 
in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems.
■ Neo:6
Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6- channel 
playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the 
full-range channels with higher separation just like digital 
discrete signal playback. There are two modes available: “Music 
mode” for music sources and “Cinema mode” for movie sources.
■ Neural-THX Surround
“Neural-THX
®
” Surround is taking surround sound to the next 
level. This revolutionary new technology delivers the rich 
envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a 
format that is fully compatible with stereo. Neural-THX Surround 
reduces the bandwidth needed for broadcasters to deliver true, 
multi-channel surround presentations, and enables 7.1-channel 
support for gaming and movies. By unmasking the audio details, 
typically lost by other playback systems, audiences will 
experience the deep ambience and subtle details of movies, music 
and games. And with this technology being used by sound 
designers during content creation, as well as embedded into 
playback devices, Neural-THX Surround promises a listening 
experience that is true to the original mix. Neural-THX Surround 
has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format 
for XM Satellite Radio’s “XM HD Surround”, as well as other 
leading FM/HD radio stations worldwide. For additional 
information, please visit http://www.neuralsurround.com/.
■ PCM (Linear PCM)
Linear PCM is a signal format under which an analog audio 
signal is digitized, recorded and transmitted without using any 
compression. This is used as a method of recording CDs and 
DVD audio. The PCM system uses a technique for sampling the 
size of the analog signal per very small unit of time. Standing for 
“Pulse Code Modulation”, the analog signal is encoded as pulses 
and then modulated for recording.
■ Sampling frequency and number of 
quantized bits
When digitizing an analog audio signal, the number of times the 
signal is sampled per second is called the sampling frequency, 
while the degree of fineness when converting the sound level into 
a numeric value is called the number of quantized bits. The range 
of rates that can be played back is determined based on the 
sampling rate, while the dynamic range representing the sound 
level difference is determined by the number of quantized bits. In 
principle, the higher the sampling frequency, the wider the range 
of frequencies that can be played back, and the higher the number 
of quantized bits, the more finely the sound level can be 
reproduced.
■ SRS CS II (SRS Circle Surround II™)
SRS CS II (SRS Circle Surround II) is a high-performance 
6.1 channel matrix surround sound decoding system. It is the 
next-generation of the original SRS Circle Surround technology, 
incorporating powerful industry-first features including the dialog 
clarity enhancement technology and added cinema-like bass to 
the front channels and subwoofer.
■ S-video signal
With the S-video signal system, the video signal normally 
transmitted using a pin cable is separated and transmitted as the Y 
signal for the luminance and the C signal for the chrominance 
through the S-video cable. Using the 
S VIDEO jack eliminates video signal transmission loss and 
allows recording and playback of even more beautiful images.
■ “x.v.Color”
A color space standard supported by HDMI version 1.3. It is a 
more extensive color space than sRGB, and allows the expression 
of colors that could not be expressed before. While remaining 
compatible with the color gamut of sRGB standards, “x.v.Color” 
expands the color space and can thus produce more vivid, natural 
images. It is particularly effective for still pictures and computer 
graphics.