Dsp Simulation Playback; Stereo Playback; Direct Playback; Playback In The Pure Direct Mode - Denon AVR-2308 Owner's Manual

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 62, 63) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
[Selectable items]
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from
7CH STEREO
all speakers.
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
ROCK ARENA
live concert in an arena.
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a
JAZZ CLUB
live concert in a jazz club.
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: This mode is for playing monaural movie
MONO MOVIE
sources with surround sound.
: This mode is suited for achieving surround
VIDEO GAME
sound with video games.
: This mode lets you add a sense of expansion
MATRIX
to stereo music sources.
: This mode is for enjoying surround effects
VIRTUAL
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 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 adjustment 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
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PL g x CINEMA
PCM (multi ch)
M DIRECT + PL g x MUSIC
M DIRECT 7 .1
For details, see page 65.
Operating from the main unit
Use the SELECT/ENTER knob to select the surround mode.
DIRECT STEREO DOLBY PRO LOGIC gx
7CH STEREO DTS NEO:6
ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB
VIRTUAL MATRIX VIDEO GAME

Playback in the PURE DIRECT Mode

This is the mode that recreates the original sound most faithfully,
providing extremely high quality sound.
PURE
Press the
• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the on-screen display 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
MONO MOVIE
ENGLISH
button on the remote control unit.