Dsp Surround Simulation - Denon AVR-1802 Operating Instructions Manual

ENGLISH
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Use the
(Remote control unit)
SURROUND
MENU
Press the SURROUND or
button to switch to the LFE setting.
(Remote control unit)
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Use the
(Remote control unit)
• The level can be adjusted in units of 1 dB from –10 to 0 dB.
Set to the desired level according to the speaker systems being used and the
SURROUND source to be played.
MENU
Press the SURROUND or
(Remote control unit)
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To reset the settings to the factory defaults, use the
buttons to display "Yes".
(Remote control unit)
SURROUND
MENU
Press the SURROUND or
(Remote control unit)
setting.
NOTE:
• When making parameter settings, the display will return to the regular condition several seconds after the last
button was pressed and the setting will be completed.
Surround parameters w
CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):
The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for
overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers
is too bright.
This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS Surround modes.
D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):
Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud
sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic
Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range).
(This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital.) Select one of the four parameters
("OFF", "LOW", "MID" (middle) or "HI" (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening.
LFE (Low Frequency Effect):
Program source and adjustment range
1. Dolby Digital: –10 dB to 0 dB
2. DTS Surround: –10 dB to 0 dB
When Dolby Digital encoded software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
0 dB for correct Dolby Digital playback.
When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
0 dB for correct DTS playback.
When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to
-10 dB for correct DTS playback.
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(left) and (right) buttons to set the D. COMP.
(Initial)
OFF LOW
D.COMP. OFF
(left) button
NOTE:
(down)
This parameter is not displayed
during DTS playback.
(left) and (right) buttons to set the LFE level.
LFE 0dB
(down) button to switch to the default setting.
YES NO
DEFAULT Y/N
(left) button (right) button
(down) button to switch to the CINEMA EQ.

14 DSP SURROUND SIMULATION

• This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing
to synthetically recreate the sound field. One of 7 preset surround modes can be selected according to the
MID HIGH
program source and the parameters can be adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve
a more realistic, powerful sound. These surround modes can also be used for program sources not recorded in
Dolby Surround Pro Logic or Dolby Digital.
(right) button
Surround modes and their features
1 5CH STEREO
MONO MOVIE
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(NOTE 1)
3 ROCK ARENA
4 JAZZ CLUB
VIDEO GAME
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(left) and (right)
6 MATRIX
7 VIRTUAL
Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable.
In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to
your tastes.
NOTE 1: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the sound will be one-sided if signals are only input to one
channel (left or right), so input signals to both channels. If you have a source component with only one
audio output (monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a "Y" adaptor cable to split the mono output to two
outputs, and connect to the L and R inputs.
NOTE:
Only the STEREO mode can be used when playing PCM signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz (such
as from DVD-Video discs that contain 24 bit, 96 kHz audio). If such signals are input during playback in one
of the other surround modes, the mode automatically switches to STEREO.
If the DTS signals are input during playback in VIRTUAL surround mode, the mode automatically switches to
STEREO.
Personal Memory Plus
This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes
and input modes selected for the input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes
set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.
The surround parameters, tone control settings and playback level balance for the different output
channels are memorized for each surround mode.
In this mode, the signals of the front left channel are output from the left surround
channel, the signals of the front right channel are output from the right surround
channel, and the same (in-phase) component of the left and right channels is output
from the center channel. This mode provides all speaker surround sound, but without
directional steering effects, and works with any stereo program source.
Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.
Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected
sounds coming from all directions.
This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls.
This mode gives jazz a very vivid realism.
Use this to enjoy video game sources.
Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo.
Signals consisting of the difference component of the input signals (the component
that provides the sense of expansion) processed for delay are output from the surround
channel.
Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel
speakers.