Surround; Playing Modes For Different Sources - Denon AVR-3806 Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operation

Surround

Playing modes for different
sources
The AVR-3806 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 Digital EX
II
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PL
(
• This mode is optimized for playing
sources recorded in Dolby Digital EX.
Sources recorded in DTS-ES
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1,
II x * 1
+PL
(
• This is the optimum mode for playing
sources recorded in DTS-ES.
Dolby Digital
or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)
2 ch sources recorded in Dolby
Surround
WIDE SCREEN
• Effective for 2-channel sources
recorded in Dolby Surround or for
7.1-channel playback
channel sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL /
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 /
II x * 1 /
DTS+PL DTS+NEO:6
x *
1
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• This mode is optimized for playing
5.1-channel or 7.1-channel music.
• For Dolby Surround
sources, Dolby Pro Logic
is conducted.
page 31)
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.
( page 37, 38)
DIRECT / STEREO
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
with 5.1-
• If there is no need for tone control or
distribution of the low frequencies in
function
configuration, select the DIRECT
x *
II 1
/
mode to achieve the best sound
quality.
( page 31)
DENON Original Surround Modes
• Select
recording
II
playback 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.
DTS NEO:6
• This is a surround mode for playing
6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo sources
developed
Systems.
• One of two playing modes, MUSIC
(for music sources) or CINEMA (for
movie sources), can be selected
according to your preferences.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
• Developed by Dolby Laboratories,
this surround mode provides 7.1
channel
conventional
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
surround mode as described above, other
( page 30)
surround modes can also be selected.
NOTE:
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk
(*1) cannot be used when the surround
back speaker is set to "NONE".
( page 30)
• The "+PL
selected when only one surround back
speaker is being used.
of the speaker
( page 37, 38)
these for 7.1-channel
( page 36)
by Digital Theater
II x * 1
( page 34)
surround sound with
stereo (2-channel)
Basic Operation
we recommend selecting the
II
x Cinema" mode cannot be