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DENON original surround playback
1
Playing the source (vpage 29 – 
49).
2
Press  SIMULATION  to  select  the 
surround mode.
• If DSP SIMULATION on the main unit is 
pressed, the same function as with the 
remote control unit can be obtained.
• Each time SIMULATION is pressed, the 
surround mode is switched. 
MULTI CH 
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  spacious feel  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.
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.
Stereo playback
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.
• If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel 
audio and are played.
1
Playing the source (vpage 29 – 
49).
2
Press D/ST to select “STEREO”.
Stereo playback begins. 
• If 
DIRECT/STEREO on  the main  unit  is 
pressed, the same function as with the 
remote control unit can be obtained.
Direct playback
Sound recorded in source is played as is. 
• Surround back signals or front height signals are not created. 
• In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted. 
• Tone (vpage88) • MultEQ
®
 XT 32 (vpage89)
• Dynamic EQ
®
 (vpage89) • Dynamic Volume
®
 (vpage90)
• Dolby Volume (vpage91) • RESTORER (vpage92)
1
Playing the source (vpage 29 – 
49).
2
Press D/ST to select “DIRECT”.
Direct playback begins. 
• If 
DIRECT/STEREO on  the main  unit  is 
pressed, the same function as with the 
remote control unit can be obtained.
Pure direct playback
This  mode  is  for  playback  in  higher  sound  quality  than  in  “Direct 
playback” mode. 
• The following circuits that affect sound quality are set to off. 
• Main unit’s display circuit (The display is turned off.) 
• Analog video input/output circuit 
• Surround back signals or front height signals are not created. 
• In this mode, the following items cannot be adjusted. 
• Tone (vpage88) • MultEQ
®
 XT 32 (vpage89)
• Dynamic EQ
®
 (vpage89) • Dynamic Volume
®
 (vpage90)
• Dolby Volume (vpage91) • RESTORER (vpage92)
1
Playing the source (vpage 29 – 
49).
2
Press PURE.
The  display  goes  dark,  and  pure  direct 
playback begins. 
• If 
PURE  DIRECT  on  the  main  unit  is 
pressed, the same function as with the 
remote control unit can be obtained.
• To cancel, press PURE again.
• Video signals are only output when HDMI signals are played in the 
PURE DIRECT mode.
NOTE
When in the PURE DIRECT mode, the menu screen is not displayed.
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