Denon AVR-3801 Surround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer, LFE Low Frequency Effect

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4 SURROUND PARAMETER

SURR.

PARA.

Display the surround parameter menu.

 

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(When displayed with the remote control unit)

(When displayed with the buttons on the main unit)

5

Select the various parameters.

 

6

Adjust the parameter settings.

 

SURROUND

 

 

SELECT

 

 

PARAMETER

TUNING

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

BAND

MODE

 

 

BAND

MODE

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

 

(Main unit)

(Remote control unit)

 

 

 

 

 

6.1 / 7.1 Surround:

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ON” ........Sets to a status in which signals can be played from Surround Back ch.

 

 

 

At this time the Surround Back CH OUTPUT indicator lights.

 

 

 

 

When playing Dolby Digital signals in the 6.1 Surround mode or DTS signals in the DTS-ES mode, the playback signal contents can

 

be switched with the “Surround Back” parameter.

 

 

 

 

“OFF”.......For both Dolby Digital and DTS signals, the normal 5.1-channel play mode is set.

 

 

NOTE: When the DTS-ES/6.1 Source Auto mode is set to “ON” and NON-Flag Source Output is set to “5 CH”, signals are only played from Surround Back Ch when playing sources on which a special identification signal is recorded (when the SIGNAL DETECT indicator is lit).

NOTE:

When “Default” is selected and the F cursor button is pressed, “CINEMA EQ.” and “D.COMP.” are automatically turned off, “LFE” is reset, and the tone is set to the default value.

Surround parameters q

CINEMA EQ. (Cinema Equalizer):

The Cinema EQ function gently decreases the level of the extreme high frequencies, compensating for overly-bright sounding motion picture soundtracks. Select this function if the sound from the front speakers is too bright.

This function only works in the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround and WIDE SCREEN modes. (The same contents are set for all operating modes.)

D.COMP. (Dynamic Range Compression):

Motion picture soundtracks have tremendous dynamic range (the contrast between very soft and very loud sounds). For listening late at night, or whenever the maximum sound level is lower than usual, the Dynamic Range Compression allows you to hear all of the sounds in the soundtrack (but with reduced dynamic range). (This only works when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.) Select one of the four parameters (“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HI” (high)). Set to OFF for normal listening.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect):

This sets the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) sounds included in the source when playing program sources recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS.

If the sound produced from the subwoofer sounds distorted due to the LFE signals when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources when the peak limiter is turned off with the subwoofer peak limit level setting (system setup menu), adjust the level as necessary.

Program source and adjustment range:

1. Dolby Digital:

–10 dB to 0 dB

2. DTS Surround:

–10 dB to 0 dB

When DTS encoded movie software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to 0 dB for correct DTS playback. When DTS encoded music software is played, it is recommended that the LFE LEVEL be set to –10 dB for correct DTS playback.

TONE:

This adjusts the tone control. (See “Surround parameters w” on page 57.)

Surround Back:

When playing Dolby Digital signals in the 6.1 Surround mode or DTS signals in the DTS-ES mode, the contents of the signal played from the Surround Back channel can be switched.

“MTRX ON” .......When playing Dolby Digital signals, the 6.1 SURROUND mode in which the same digital matrix processing is conducted and

surround back signals are created from the 2-channel surround signals (SL and SR) is set.

When playing DTS signals, the DTS-ES mode in which digital matrix processing according to algorithms specific to DTS is conducted and the surround back signals are created is set.

“NON MTRX” ....For both Dolby Digital and DTS signals, the same signals as those of the surround channels are played from the surround

back channel. (Display – DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS SURROUND) Operation only possible when DTS-ES/6.1 Source Auto mode set to “OFF”.

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Contents AVR-3801 Page Safety Precautions Safety Instructions Before Using Table of ContentsFeatures Connections Connecting the audio componentsConnecting video components Precaution when using S-jacks Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacksConnecting a monitor TV Connecting the video decksAM loop antenna assembly FM antenna adopter assembly Connecting the antenna terminalsConnecting a monitor TV Monitor OUT jack Connecting a DVD player DVD in jacksConnecting the Multi Zone jacks Connecting the external input EXT. in jacksPrecautions when connecting speakers Connecting banana plugsSpeaker system connections ConnectionsProtector circuit Part Names and Functions Surround speaker system indicatorsFront Panel Surround Speaker A/BDISPLAY/SURR. Para Remote control unitSystem Setup button Setting UP the SystemPress this to display the system setup menu Cursor buttonsSurround speaker selector function Setting the type of speakers Before setting up the systemSetting the power amplifier assignment Parameters Subwoofer mode Setting the Subwoofer modeAssignment of low frequency signal range Setting Setting the delay timeOFF PreparationsOnce Meters or Feet is selected in , Delay Time screen appears automaticallySelect the speaker to be set Set the distance betweenSwitch to the Channel Level screen Select Test Tone Mode Setting the channel levelIs the same Select Test Tone StartSelect Yes To select the digital input jack Setting the Digital In AssignmentTo select the input source Set the multi pre-out output level adjustment Setting the on-screen display OSDSwitch to the On Screen Display screen Select on or OFF Multi Vol. LevelPress the Enter button Auto Preset Memory screen appears Auto tuner presetsOn-screen display signals After completing system setupInserting the batteries Remote Control UnitUsing the remote control unit CD player CD system buttons Operating Denon audio componentsMD recorder MD, CD recorder CDR system buttons Tape deck Tape system buttonsEnter Code ResetCode no LearnOperating a component stored in the preset memory Checking the preset memory settingsOperate the component Learning function SYS Mode Storing system call signalsSystem call System call buttonsResetting the system call buttons ResettingUsing the system call function Reset ALL Reset SYS Reset PRE Reset LRNSYS Mode SYS Call Resetting the preset memoryResetting learned buttons All reset function Auto search function Operation Turn on the power Press the Power switch buttonBefore operating Refer to Connections pages 6 to 13 and check that allInput mode selection function To select the input source when RECPlaying the input source Select the input source to be playedExample Stereo Input mode displayInput signal display Listening over headphones Adjusting the sound quality ToneAfter starting playback Turning the sound off temporarily MutingChecking the currently playing program source, etc Playing one source while recording another REC OUT modeMulti-source recording/playback This operation is not possible in the REC OUT mode Display switches as follows eachSelect Multi using Multi source switchesPress the EXT. in to switch External input Playback using the external input EXT. in jacksSet the external input EXT ModeMulti Room Music Entertainment System Multi-source and multi-zone playbackBefore playing with the surround function SurroundFader function Dolby Surround Pro Logic modeSelect the Dolby/DTS Surround mode Set the input mode to Auto or DTSSignal Detect indicator lights When playing sources On whichSurround parameters q Cinema EQ. Cinema Equalizer 7.1 SurroundCOMP. Dynamic Range Compression LFE Low Frequency EffectPersonal Memory Plus Surround modes and their featuresDSP Surround Simulation Set the parameters DSP surround simulationPress the Surround Parameter button When turned clockwiseWhen turned counterclockwise Tone control setting Music CinemaManual tuning Auto tuningListening to the Radio TunerChecking the preset stations Preset memoryInitialization of the Microprocessor Recalling preset stationsLast Function Memory Troubleshooting Movie audio Types of multi-channel signalsAdditional Information Number of surround back speakers Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples When not using surround back speakers When using different surround speakers for movies and musicDolby Surround Dolby Digital Dolby Surround AC-3 Surround2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methodsDolby Pro Logic DTS Digital SurroundDolby Pro Logic compatible media and playback methods DTS compatible media and playback methodsDTS-ESTMMatrix DTS-ESTMDiscreteDTS Neo6TM surround DTS Neo6 CinemaDVD VDP Tape TV/DBS VCR-1 VCR-2 Surround modes and parametersSpecifications 14-14, Akasaka 4-CHOME, MINATO-KU, Tokyo 107-8011, Japan