Surround; Playing Modes For Different Sources - Denon AVC-A11XV Operating Instructions Manual

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Surround

Playing modes for different sources

The AVC-A11XV 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.
is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround
mode.
Sources recorded in Dolby
Surround EX
THX SURROUND EX (
• Maximum performance for
movies on the AVC-A11XV.
II x *
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PL 2
(
• This mode is optimized for playing
sources recorded in Dolby
Surround EX.
Sources recorded in DTS-ES
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.
Dolby Digital
or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)
2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround
THX Ultra2 CINEMA *
1
/
THX MUSIC MODE *
1 /
THX Games Mode *
1 /
II
PL x C+THX
• These modes are suited for playing 5.1-
channel sources in 7.1 channels. Select
Digital
the desired surround mode for the movie
and music sources.
page 25)
WIDE SCREEN
playing
• Effective for 2-channel sources recorded
in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel
playback with 5.1-channel sources.
page 26)
HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)
Digital • 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 x *
2
DOLBY DIGITAL /
page 26)
II x *
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 /
x *
II 2 /
DTS+PL DTS+NEO:6 (
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-
channel or 7.1-channel music.
page 25)
• For Dolby surround recording sources,
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Dolby Pro-Logic playback is conducted.
Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
PURE DIRECT
• By suspending all circuits and processes
not required, analog input music playback
can be played with optimum quality.
DIRECT / STEREO
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
( page 25)
• 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.
( page 29, 30)
DENON Original Surround Modes
• 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.
( page 24)
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
2
/ sources), can be selected according to
your preferences.
page 26)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
• 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.
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• Though we recommend selecting the surround
mode as described above, other surround modes
( page 24)
can also be selected.
NOTE:
• Surround modes indicated with an asterisk (*1)
require the use of two surround back speakers.
( page 24)
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*2)
cannot be used when the surround back speaker
is set to "NONE".
II
• The "+PL x Cinema" mode cannot be selected
when only one surround back speaker is being
used.
( page 29, 30)
( page 28)
II x *
2
( page 27)
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