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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
Playback in the Pure Direct Mode
This is the mode that recreates the original sound most
faithfully, providing extremely high quality sound.
• When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the GUI screen is not displayed
and the display on the main unit is turned off.
• If the HDMI input connector 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.
Press the PURE DIRECT button.
Parameter
Cinema
Music
Game
Pro Logic
z
Audio
Adjust various audio parameters.
F Menu tree F
Parameter
Audio
a Surround Parameters
s Tone
d Room EQ
f RESTORER
g Night Mode
h Audio Delay
Cinema
Music
Parameters can be called out directly by pressing the PARA button on
the main remote control unit.
a
Surround Parameters
Adjust surround sound parameters.
The adjustable parameters differ for the different surround
modes (vpage 75, 76).
Mode
Select the mode according to the playback source.
[Selectable items]
In the PLgx or PLg mode:
In the DTS NEO:6 mode:
z: Can be selected in the PLg mode.
The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot
of stereo music.
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
)
DIRECT
:
In this mode the signals bypass the tone control circuitry for high
quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
The display when the DIRECT mode is selected depends on the input
signal.
For multi-channel sources, the display depends on the surround back
output’s play mode.
[Selectable items]
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 page 78.
Direct Playback
7CH STEREO
: 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
z
: 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.
z
: 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.
• To select these surround modes using the buttons on the main
remote control unit, press the SIMU button. The mode switches each
time the button is pressed.
• 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 fi eld suited to your tastes.
[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.
[Selectable items]
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 77, 78)
to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound fi eld.
Stereo Playback
Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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