Question about DDTS-100 upmixing to 7.1

Does the DDTS-100 use Dolby Pro Logic II (or Pro Logic IIx) to upmix 5.1/6.1 content to 7.1
If it doesn't, what method does it use?
CL Mods/Admin - You dont have to explain to me about having discrete 7.1 output. I know about those very well now. I guess you'd pretty much figured that out, eh?
Message Edited by BigBen on 12-10-2004 08:39 AM

BigBen,
The DDTS actually outputs at 6.1 it does not upmix to 7.1; however it is setup to connect to 7.1 speakers because all of our 7.1 speakers have an option to upmix from 6.1 to 7.1 (CMSS in this case). The reason for the 7.1 on the audio pod is for connectivity to PCs (which do have discrete 7.1 support in some applications) and Home Audio (which right now is at 6.1) without having to have 2 sets of speakers.
Jeremy

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