Denon AVR-5803 Operating Instructions Manual page 50

The AVR-5803 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.
-1 is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.
Es ,//r-./ r,HX SURROUND EX
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Maxlmum performance for playtng movies on the AVR-5803.
' \L 11 DOLBY DIGITAL EX
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This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby DigItal Surround EX.
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When playing movies, setting this mode sometimes results in a more
natural sound. Select the mode as desired.
NOTE:
Surround modes indicated with an
asterisk (*) require the use of two
surround back speakers.
THX Ultra2 CINEMA* and THX MUSIC MODE*
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These modes are suited for playing 5.1-channel sources in 7.1 channels.
Select the desired surround mode for tlhe movte and music sources.
WIDE SCREEN
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Effective for Z-channel sources recorded In Dolby Surround or for 7.1~channel
playback with 5.1-channel sources.
2 ch sources recorded in
Dolby Surround
HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)
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This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel movies,
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For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well, this mode provides the
same power as with 5.1-channel sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL/ DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24
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This mode is optimized for playing 5.1~channel music.
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For Dolby surround recording sources, Dolby Pro-Logic II playback is
conducted.
PURE DIRECT
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By suspending all the video circuits, analog Input music playback can be
played with optimum quality. (The video outputs do not operate.)
DIRECT/ STEREO
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Effective for achieving pure playback
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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.
DENON Original Surround Modes (see page 61)
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Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or
monaural.
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The effects are different for each of the surround modes.
Select the one most suited for the source being used.
DTS NEO:6
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This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1 -channel stereo sources
developed by Digital Theater Systems.
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One of two playing modes, MUSK (for music sources) or ClNEMA
(for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences.
DOLBY PROLOGIC II
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This surround mode plays stereo sources developed by Dolby Laboratories
In 5.1 channels.
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Select one of the three playback modes according to your tastes.
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Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected. I
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