User's Guide
Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at menu
“Parameter” – “Surround Parameter” – “MODE” (vpage 38).
Input signal Display
Dolby
Digital
Source
DOLBY DIGITAL
(other than 2ch) /
DOLBY DIGITAL
EX
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC
DOLBY DIGITAL
Plus
DOLBY DIGITAL +
DOLBY TrueHD DOLBY TrueHD
DTS
Surround
Source
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 High
Resolution Audio
DTS-HD HI RES
DTS-HD Master
Audio
DTS-HD MSTR
DVD-
Audio,
SACD
PCM (multi ch) /
DSD (multi ch)
MULTI CH IN
MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA
MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC
MULTI CH IN 7.1
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”
and the AVR-2808CI’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”.
For details, see page 66.
Playing Multi-channel Sources
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
[Selectable items]
STANDARD
:
This mode is for decoding the input signals according to their format
and playing surround sound.
The display when the STANDARD mode is selected depends on the
input signal and surround back output playback mode.
• 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 field suited to your tastes.
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 64, 65) to
achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
[Selectable items]
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.
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 page 67.
Direct Playback
[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.
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.
Stereo Playback
[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.
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