Denon AVR-5805MK2 Owners Manual - Page 136

Playing modes for different sources The AVR-5805 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 Surround EX THX SURROUND EX • Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVR-5805. DOLBY DIGITAL EX, +PL IIx*2 • This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX. Sources recorded in DTS-ES DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1, +PL IIx*2 • This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS-ES. NOTE: • Surround modes indicated with an asterisk (*1) require the use of two surround back speakers. THX DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1 • When playing movies, setting this mode sometimes results in a more natural sound. Select the mode as desired. THX Ultra2 CINEMA*1, THX MUSIC MODE*1, THX Games Mode*1 • These modes are suited for playing 5.1-channel sources in 7.1 channels. Select the desired surround mode for the movie and music sources. Dolby Digital or 5.1 ch sources DTS Surround 2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround Sources recorded in stereo Sources recorded in monaural NOTES: • Surround modes marked with stars (*2) cannot be used when the surround back speaker is set to "NONE". • The PL IIx Cinema mode cannot be selected when only one surround back speaker is being used. WIDE SCREEN • Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources. HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1) • This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel movies. • For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well, this mode provides the same power as with 5.1-channel sources. DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PL IIx*2 / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PL IIx*2 • This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel music. • For Dolby surround recording sources, Dolby Pro-Logic II playback is conducted. PURE DIRECT • By suspending all the video circuits, analog input music playback can be played with optimum quality. (The video outputs do not operate.) 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 (see page 147) • 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 • 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 PROLOGIC IIx*2 • 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. • Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected. 136