Playing modes for different sources

The AVR-4802R is equipped with many surround modes. We recommend using the surround modes as described below in order to achieve the maximum effect for the specific signal source.

Sources recorded in

Dolby Digital Surround EX

Sources recorded in DTS-ES

NOTE:

Surround modes indicated with an asterisk (*) require the use of two surround back speakers.

Dolby Digital

or 5.1 ch sources

DTS Surround

2 ch sources recorded in Dolby Surround

Sources recorded in stereo

Sources recorded in monaural

is a 6.1-channel/7.1-channel surround mode.

THX SURROUND EX

•Maximum performance for playing movies on the AVR-4802R.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

•This mode is optimized for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX.

DTS-ES DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1

•This is the optimum mode for playing sources recorded in DTS-ES.

THX DSCRT 6.1, MTRX 6.1

•When playing movies, setting this mode sometimes results in a more natural sound. Select the mode as desired.

THX Ultra2 CINEMA* and THX MUSIC MODE*

•These modes are suited for playing 5.1-channel sources in 7.1 channels. Select the desired surround mode for the movie and music sources.

WIDE SCREEN

•Effective for 2-channel sources recorded in Dolby Surround or for 7.1-channel playback with 5.1-channel sources.

HOME THX CINEMA (THX 5.1)

•This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel movies.

•For sources recorded in Dolby Surround as well, this mode provides the same power as with 5.1-channel sources.

DOLBY DIGITAL / DTS SURROUND / DTS 96/24

•This mode is optimized for playing 5.1-channel music.

•For Dolby surround recording sources, Dolby Pro-Logic II playback is conducted.

PURE DIRECT

•By suspending all the video circuits, analog input music playback can be played with optimum quality. (The video outputs do not operate.)

DIRECT / STEREO

•Effective for achieving pure playback

•If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.

DENON Original Surround Modes (see page 68)

•Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources recorded in stereo or monaural.

•The effects are different for each of the surround modes. Select the one most suited for the source being used.

DTS NEO:6

•This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.

•One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to your preferences.

DOLBY PROLOGIC II

•This surround mode plays stereo sources developed by Dolby Laboratories in 5.1 channels.

•Select one of the three playback modes according to your tastes.

•Though we recommend selecting the surround mode as described above, other surround modes can also be selected.

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