Future Proof
For a clear system upgrade path, the AVR-3300 features eight channel (7.1) pre-amp outputs, with all eight channels controlled by the master volume control. The AVR-3300 is prepared for the future of multi-channel music reproduction, regardless of format developments.
Dual Mode Surround Speaker Operation
Movies or Music? Until now, A/V enthusiasts were forced to choose which type of surround sound they prefer and configure their system accordingly:
Movie Surround – For the most realistic reproduction of a motion picture soundtrack's surround sound field, bipolar or dipolar speakers that are mounted high on the side walls on either side of the prime listening position are most often recommended. This provides a broad diffuse surround sound field, that still provides left surround or right surround directionality, without the localization that plagues conventional direct radiator (monopole) surround speakers.
Music Surround – For the most realistic reproduction of a discrete multi- channel music surround program, rear-mounted, forward facing direct radi- ator (monopole) speakers are preferred. This provides the true five channel music surround effect, and produces more natural "rear surround" sound with discrete multi-channel music.
The AVR-3300 incorporates two sets of surround sound speaker terminals. Connect one pair of bipole or dipole surround speakers, placed high on the side walls near the prime listening posi- tion. Connect another pair of direct radiator speakers, perhaps choosing the same type as used for the front left/center/right, and place these at the rear corners of the room facing the prime lis- tening position.
The AVR-3300's Personal Memory Plus function “remembers” your preferred surround sound mode and speaker configuration, according to the input you’ve selected. For example, choose DVD, and the surround processor is automatically engaged to decode Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS, with instantaneous bitstream recognition and decoding, and your choice of the surround speaker pairs. A surround speaker selector button on the remote allows you to choose either surround speaker pair at the touch of a button - choose side-mounted bipolar/dipolar type speakers for spacious and enveloping movie surround sound, and select rear-mounted direction- al speakers for awesome 5.1 channel discrete multi-channel music surround reproduction.
The AVR-3300 provides the best possible movie and music surround performance, all at the touch of a button.
