Denon AVR-4306 - Manual (Page 34)

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Basic Operation Basic Operation
Surround
Playing modes for different
sources
The AVR-4306 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
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PL II x*1
( page 31)
• 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,
+PL
II x*1
( page 31)
• 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 ( page 36 ~ 38)
• Effective for 2-channel sources
recorded in Dolby Surround or for
7.1-channel playback with 5.1-
channel sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL /
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
II x*1 /
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 /
DTS+PL
II x*1 / DTS+NEO:6
( page 31)
• This mode is optimized for playing
5.1-channel or 7.1-channel music.
• For Dolby Surround recording
sources, Dolby Pro Logic II playback
is conducted.
Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
PURE DIRECT ( page 30)
• By suspending all circuits and
processes not required, analog input
music playback can be played with
optimum quality.
DIRECT / STEREO ( page 30)
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
• 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
( page 36 ~ 38)
• 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.
DTS NEO:6 ( page 35)
• 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 sources), can be selected
according to your preferences.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC II x*1
( page 33, 34)
• 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.
NOTE:
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk
(*1) cannot be used when the surround
back speaker is set to “NONE”.
• The “+PL II x Cinema” mode cannot be
selected when only one surround back
speaker is being used.
• Though we recommend selecting the
surround mode as described above, other
surround modes can also be selected.