Operation Manual
Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Amp Assign Information Troubleshooting
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DTS NEO:6
: The signals are decoded in DTS NEO:6 for
playback.
Cinema
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
: This mode is suited for music sources.
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources
DOLBY PLgx
or DOLBY PLg
: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or
DOLBY PLg for playback.
Cinema
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
: This mode is suited for music sources.
Game
: This mode is suited for games.
Pro Logic
: This is the Pro Logic playback mode. This can
be selected when playing with a DOLBY PLg
decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY
PL” is displayed.
Standard Playback
This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according
to the program source.
Surround Modes
To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on
the main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit. The
mode switches each time the button is pressed.
n When using a surround back speaker
[Selectable items]
DOLBY PLgx
DTS NEO:6
n When not using a surround back speaker
[Selectable items]
DOLBY PLg
DTS NEO:6
Input signal Display
Dolby
Digital
Source
DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2ch) /
DOLBY DIGITAL
EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DTS
Surround
Source
DTS (5.1ch) /
DTS-ES Discrete
6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix
6.1 /
DTS 96/24
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24 (z3)
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”.
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete 6.1”.
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
• For details, see page 52.
• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on the
main unit or press the STD button on the remote control unit.
• Operate the SURROUND BACK button on the main unit to switch
surround back channel on/off.
The SURROUND BACK indicator lights the SURROUND BACK button
on the main unit is on.
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
[Selectable items]
STANDARD
:
This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
and playing surround sound.
The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
input signal and surround back output playback mode.
Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at
“Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 29).
• To select these surround modes using the SELECT/ENTER knob on
the main unit, press the SIMU button on the remote control unit. The
mode switches each time the button is pressed.
• Depending on the program source being played, it may not be
possible to achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try
other modes to achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.
DSP Simulation Playback
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 50, 51) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
[Selectable items]
5CH / 7CH STEREO
z1
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
from all speakers.
ROCK ARENA
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in a jazz club.
MONO MOVIE
z2
: This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
VIDEO GAME
: This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
MATRIX
: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL
: This mode is for enjoying surround
effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.
z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” – “SB
CH OUT” is set to “OFF” (vpage 31).
z2: When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONO MOVIE
mode, the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or
right), so input to both channels.
Setup