Surround Modes; Standard Playback; Surround Playback Of 2-Channel Sources; Playing Multi-Channel Sources (Dolby Digital, Dts, Etc.) - Denon AVR-1508 Owner's Manual

Surround Modes

Standard Playback

This is the standard mode for enjoying surround sound according
to the program source.

Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources

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
DOLBY PLgx
: The signals are decoded in DOLBY PLgx or
DOLBY PLg
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.
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.
Select the "Cinema" , "Music" , "Game" and "Pro Logic" modes at
"Surround Parameter" – "MODE" (vpage 28).
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.
Input signal
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
Dolby
(other than 2ch) / DOLBY DIGITAL EX
Digital
DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
Source
EX DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DTS SURROUND
DTS (5.1ch) /
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-ES Discrete
DTS DTS+PLgx MUSIC
6.1 /
Surround DTS+NEO:6
DTS-ES Matrix
Source DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
6.1 /
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24
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 49.
• 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.

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 47 , 48) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
[Selectable items]
5CH / 7CH STEREO
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
MONO MOVIE
Display
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL
z1: "5CH STEREO" is displayed when "Surround Parameter" – "SB
CH OUT" is set to "OFF" (vpage 29).
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.
• 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.
ENGLISH
z1
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
from all speakers.
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in an arena.
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in a jazz club.
z2 : This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
: This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
to stereo music sources.
: This mode is for enjoying surround
effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.