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ENGLISH
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.
w DSP Simulation Playback
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing
situation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surround
modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 72, 73) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Selecting the surround mode
Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [SIMU].
[Selectable items]
5CH / 7CH STEREO
z1
: This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
from all speakers.
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.
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 31, 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.
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR-
789 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.
For details, see page 75.
e Direct Playback
Selecting the mode
Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].
[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
PCM (multi ch)
MULTI CH DIRECT
M DIRECT + PL
g
x CINEMA
M DIRECT + PL
g
x MUSIC
M DIRECT 7.1
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
and the AVR-789’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.
For details, see pages 74, 75.
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)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1
NOTE
When the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus ,DTS-
HD you cannot select DENON original surround mode.
r Stereo Playback
Selecting the mode
Select by turning <SELECT/ENTER> or pressing [D/ST].
[Selectable items]
STEREO
:
This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
When [D/ST] is pressed DIRECT mode can be switched to STEREO
mode.