Dsp Simulation Playback; Direct Playback; Stereo Playback - Denon AVR 689 - AV Receiver Owner's Manual

DSP Simulation Playback

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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 57 , 58) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Selecting the surround mode
<SELECT/ENTER>
Select by turning or pressing
[Selectable items]
z1
5CH / 7CH STEREO
: 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.
z2 : This mode is for playing monaural movie
MONO 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" , and "Amp Assign" is set to "ZONE2"
(vpage 35).
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.
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.
e Direct Playback
Selecting the mode
<SELECT/ENTER>
Select by turning
[Selectable items]
:
DIRECT
In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high
[SIMU]
.
quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
Input signal
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source /
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
For details, see page 60.

Stereo Playback

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Selecting the mode
<SELECT/ENTER>
Select by turning
[Selectable items]
STEREO :
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
[D/ST]
or pressing .
Display
DIRECT
[D/ST]
or pressing .
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