Playing Modes For Different Sources - Denon AVC-A1XVA Operating Instructions Manual

Playing modes for different sources

The AVC-A1XVA is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the
maximum effect for the specific signal source.
Sources recorded in
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Sources recorded in DTS-ES
NOTE:
• Surround modes indicated with an
asterisk (*1) require the use of two
surround back speakers.
Dolby Digital
or
5.1 ch sources
DTS Surround
2 ch sources recorded in
Dolby Surround
Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
NOTES:
• Surround modes marked with
stars (*2) cannot be used when
the surround back speaker is set
to "NONE".
• The PL II x Cinema mode cannot
be selected when only one
surround back speaker is being
used.
• Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected.
is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.
THX SURROUND EX
• Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVC-A1XVA.
DOLBY DIGITAL EX, +PL II x*2
• This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX.
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1, +PL
• This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS-ES.
ES DSCRT 6.1+THX, ES MTRX 6.1 +THX
• When playing movies, setting this mode sometimes results in a more
natural sound. Select the mode as desired.
THX Ultra2 CINEMA*1, THX MUSIC MODE*1, THX Games Mode*1
• These modes are suited for playing 5.1-channel sources in 7.1 channels.
Select the desired surround mode for the movie and music sources.
WIDE SCREEN
• Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel
playback with 5.1-channel sources.
HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel movies.
• For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well, this mode provides the
same power as with 5.1-channel sources.
II
DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PL x*2 / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PL
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel music.
• For Dolby Surround recording sources, Dolby Pro Logic
PURE DIRECT
• By suspending all the video circuits, analog input music playback can be
played with optimum quality. (The video outputs do not operate.)
DIRECT / STEREO
• Effective for achieving pure playback
• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in
function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the
best sound quality.
DENON Original Surround Modes (see
• Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or
monaural.
• The effects are different for each of the surround modes.
Select the one most suited for the source being used.
DTS NEO:6
• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo sources
developed by Digital Theater Systems.
• One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or CINEMA
(for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x*2
• Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode provides 7.1 channel
surround sound with conventional stereo (2-channel) sources.
• Select Cinema mode for movie surround soundtracks, Music for music
sources, and Game for 2-channel game box audio sources.
II
x*2
II
x*2 / DTS+NEO:6
II
playback is conducted.
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