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Selecting the Surround Mode (Surround Mode)
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation 
can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes.
1
Playing the source (vpage 66).
2
Select  the  surround  mode  by  pressing  DSP 
SIMULATION.
MULTI CH STEREO
WIDE SCREEN
SUPER STADIUM
ROCK ARENA
JAZZ CLUB
CLASSIC CONCERT
MONO MOVIE
VIDEO GAME
MATRIX
VIRTUAL
:  This  mode is for enjoying stereo  sound from all 
speakers.
:  This  mode  is  for  enjoying  the  atmosphere  of 
viewing a movie on a large screen.
:  This mode is suited for viewing sports programs.
:  This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live 
concert in an arena.
:  This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live 
concert in a jazz club.
:  This  mode  is  for  appreciating  classical  concert 
programs.
:  This mode is for playing monaural movie sources 
with surround sound.
:  This mode is suited for achieving surround sound 
with video games.
:  This mode lets you add a sense of expansion to 
stereo music sources.
:  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.
z
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.
e Direct Playback
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.
Input signal
The indication contents of
the 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
MULTI CH DIRECT + Dolby EX
MULTI CH DIRECT + PL
g
x CINEMA
MULTI CH DIRECT + PL
g
x MUSIC
MULTI CH DIRECT 7.1
DSD (multi ch)
DSD MULT 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 127.
1
Playing the source (vpage 66).
2
Press DIRECT/STEREO to select the “DIRECT”.
Displaying the Currently Playing Surround Mode
w Playing in a DENON Original 
Surround Mode
Button located on both the main unit  
and the remote control unit  
 
BUTTON
Button only on the main unit 
 
<BUTTON>
Button only on the remote control unit 
 
[BUTTON]
Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual
DIRECT/STEREO
PURE DIRECT
DSP SIMULATION
[       MAIN]
DIRECT/STEREO
PURE DIRECTDSP SIMULATION