Denon AVR-4306 Owners Manual - Page 34

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 / +PLIIx*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, +PLIIx*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 5.1channel sources. DOLBY DIGITAL / DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx*1 / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 / DTS+PLIIx*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 LogicII 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. Basic Operation • Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected. NOTE: • Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*1) 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. 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 LOGICIIx*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 2channel game box audio sources. 29