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w DSP Simulation Playback
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original
surround modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 71, 72) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Selecting the surround mode
Select by press DSP SIMULATION.
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
[Selectable items]
5CH / 7CH STEREO
z1
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
from all speakers.
WIDE SCREEN
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of viewing a movie on a large screen.
SUPER STADIUM
: This mode is suited for viewing sports
programs.
ROCK ARENA
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in an arena.
JAZZ CLUB
: This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere
of a live concert in a jazz club.
CLASSIC CONCERT
: This mode is for appreciating classical
concert programs.
MONO MOVIE
z2
: This mode is for playing monaural movie
sources with surround sound.
VIDEO GAME
: This mode is suited for achieving surround
sound with video games.
MATRIX
: This mode lets you add a sense of
expansion to stereo music sources.
VIRTUAL
: This mode is for enjoying surround
effects using only the front speakers or
headphones.
z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” –
“SB CH Out” is “OFF”, and “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2”
(vpage 32, 44).
z2: 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.
For details, see page 74.
e Direct Playback
Selecting the mode
Select by press DIRECT/STEREO.
[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.
Input signal
Display
Analog signal /
PCM (2ch) /
Dolby Digital source /
DTS source /
Other 2-channel digital signals
DIRECT
DSD (2ch)
DSD DIRECT (z)
PCM (multi ch)
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PL
g
x CINEMA
M DIRECT + PL
g
x MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1
DSD (multi ch)
DSD MULTI DIRECT (z)
z : When DSD signals are converted to PCM signals as set by the
audio parameters and speaker settings, “DIRECT” or “MULTI CH
DIRECT” is displayed.
For details, see pages 73, 74.
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.
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR-
989 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio input signal and
automatically operates the appropriate decoder for surround sound.
[Selectable items]
STANDARD
:
Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following
table.
The mode changes depending upon factors such as the
• Input signal
• Whether or not surround back speakers
are being used.
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
and the AVR-989’s “AFDM” setting is set to “ON”.
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete
6.1”.
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.
Input signal Display
DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2ch) /
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL Plus (z4)
DOLBY DIGITAL +
DOLBY TrueHD (z4)
DOLBY TrueHD
DOLBY HD+EX
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC
DTS (5.1ch) /
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /
DTS 96/24
DTS SURROUND
DTS+PLgx CINEMA
DTS+PLgx MUSIC
DTS+NEO:6
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1)
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2)
DTS 96/24 (z3)
DTS-HD (z4)
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD MSTR
DTS-HD+NEO:6
DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMA
DTS-HD+PLgx MUSIC
PCM (multi ch) /
DSD (multi ch)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1
Setup