Dsp Simulation Playback; Stereo Playback; Direct Playback; Playback In The Pure Direct Mode - Denon AVR-3808 Owner's Manual

DSP Simulation Playback
The desired mode according to the program source and
viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON
original surround modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 76, 77)
to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
[Selectable items]
7CH STEREO
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from
all speakers.
WIDE SCREEN
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of
viewing a movie on a large screen.
SUPER STADIUM
: This mode is suited for viewing sports
programs.
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.
CLASSIC CONCERT
: This mode is for appreciating classical concert
programs.
z
MONO MOVIE
: 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.
z : 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 buttons on the main
remote control unit, press the SIMU button. 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.
Stereo Playback
[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.
Direct Playback
[Selectable items]
DIRECT
:
In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high
quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input
signal.
For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back
output's play mode.
Input signal
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source / DIRECT
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
DSD (2ch) DSD DIRECT ( z )
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA
PCM (multi ch)
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC
M DIRECT 7 .1
DSD (multi ch) DSD MULTI DIRECT ( z )
z : When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the
audio parameters and speaker settings, "DIRECT" or "MULTI CH
DIRECT" is displayed.
For details, see page 79.
Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most
faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.
PURE DIRECT
Press the
PURE
button on the main remote control unit.
• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed
and the display on the main unit is turned off.
• If the HDMI input connector is selected, video outputs are output in
the PURE DIRECT mode.
• The channel level and surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT
mode are the same as in the DIRECT mode.
Display
ENGLISH
button on the main unit or the