Getting Started Connections Playback Remote Control Multi-Zone Information Troubleshooting
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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
Select the “Cinema”, “Music”, “Game” and “Pro Logic” modes at GUI 
menu  “Parameter”  –  “Audio”  –  “Surround  Parameters”  –  “Mode” 
(vpage 44 ~ 46).
z1 :   This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1” 
and the AVR-4308’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 83.
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.
[Selectable items]
Playing Multi-channel Sources 
(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
DOLBY PLgx
 
DTS NEO:6
Surround Playback of 2-channel Sources
[Selectable items]
n When not using a surround back speaker
DOLBY PLg
 
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY PLgx 
or DOLBY PLg
 :
  
The  signals  are  decoded  in  DOLBY  PLgx  or 
DOLBY PLg for playback.
Cinema
 
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
 : This mode is suited for music sources.
Game
 : This mode is suited for games.
Pro Logic
 :  This is  the  Pro  Logic  playback  mode. This can 
be  selected  when  playing  with  a  DOLBY  PLg 
decoder. When this mode is selected, “DOLBY 
PL” is displayed.
DTS NEO:6
 
:  The  signals  are  decoded  in  DTS  NEO:6  for 
playback.
Cinema
 
: This mode is suited for movie sources.
Music
 : This mode is suited for music sources.
[Selectable items]
Standard Playback
This  is  the  standard  mode  for  enjoying  surround  sound 
according to the program source.
 
Surround Modes 
n When using a surround back speaker
To select these surround modes pressing the STANDARD button on the 
main unit or press the STD button on the main remote control unit. The 
mode switches each time the button is pressed. 
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]
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 81, 82) 
to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound fi eld.
Setup