Denon AVR 2807 Owners Manual - English - Page 29

Basic Operation Using the surround modes Types of surround modes and their features The AVR-2807 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 / +PLIIx* ( page 26) • 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, +PLIIx* ( page 26) • 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 Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural PURE DIRECT • Use this mode to play analog input music sources with extremely high quality. DIRECT / STEREO • 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 32, 33) • 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 28) • This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems. • One of 2 playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences. Basic Operation Selecting the play mode (PURE DIRECT / DIRECT / STEREO) The AVR-2807 is equipped with 3 2-channel playback modes exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes. 2 PURE DIRECT mode This mode reproduces the sound with extremely high quality. The audio signals do not pass through the tone circuits, etc., and the display and surrounding circuits that could affect the audio signals are turned "OFF". Press PURE DIRECT. 2 DIRECT mode This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc. Press DIRECT/STEREO to select "DIRECT". DIRECT STEREO When press SURROUND PARAMETER: The subwoofer output can be controlled directly. WIDE SCREEN ( page 32, 33) • Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources. DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx* / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx* / DTS+NEO:6 ( page 26) • 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. DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx* ( page 27) • 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. 2 STEREO mode Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound. Press DIRECT/STEREO to select "STEREO". • Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used when the surround back speaker is set to "NONE". • The "+PLIIx Cinema" mode cannot be selected when only one surround back speaker is being used. • The system setup function cannot be used when the PURE DIRECT mode is set. To use the system setup function, cancel the PURE DIRECT mode. • If the HDMI input terminal 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. 25