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Basic Operation Basic Operation
Surround
Playing modes for different sources
The AVC-A11XV 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
Surround EX
THX SURROUND EX ( page 25)
• Maximum performance for playing
movies on the AVC-A11XV.
DOLBY DIGITAL EX / +PLII x
*
2
( page 26)
• This mode is optimized for playing
sources recorded in Dolby Digital
Surround EX.
Sources recorded in DTS-ES
DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1 / MTRX 6.1, +PLIIx
*
2
( page 26)
• This is the optimum mode for playing
sources recorded in DTS-ES.
ES DSCRT 6.1+THX /
ES MTRX 6.1+THX ( page 25)
• When playing movies, setting this mode
sometimes results in a more natural
sound. Select the mode as desired.
Dolby Digital
or DTS Surround (5.1 ch sources)
2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround
THX Ultra2 CINEMA
*
1
/
THX MUSIC MODE
*
1
/
THX Games Mode
*
1
/
PL
IIx C+THX ( page 25)
• These modes are suited for playing 5.1-
channel sources in 7.1 channels. Select
the desired surround mode for the movie
and music sources.
WIDE SCREEN ( page 29, 30)
•Effective for 2-channel sources recorded
in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel
playback with 5.1-channel sources.
HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)
( page 24)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-
channel movies.
• For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as
well, this mode provides the same power
as with 5.1-channel sources.
DOLBY DIGITAL /
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
IIx
*
2
/
DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24 /
DTS+PL
IIx
*
2 /
DTS+NEO:6 ( page 26)
• This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-
channel or 7.1-channel music.
• For Dolby surround recording sources,
Dolby Pro-Logic
II playback is conducted.
Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
PURE DIRECT ( page 24)
• By suspending all circuits and processes
not required, analog input music playback
can be played with optimum quality.
DIRECT / STEREO ( page 24)
•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 29, 30)
• 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.
DTS NEO:6 ( page 28)
• 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 LOGIC IIx
*
2
( page 27)
•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 2-channel game box audio
sources.
NOTE:
• Surround modes indicated with an asterisk (*1)
require the use of two surround back speakers.
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*2)
cannot be used when the surround back speaker
is set to “NONE”.
• The “+PL
IIx Cinema” mode cannot be selected
when only one surround back speaker is being
used.
• Though we recommend selecting the surround
mode as described above, other surround modes
can also be selected.