Specifications Troubleshooting Information
Playing Multi-channel Sources (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)
In the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, the AVR- 989 recognizes the format of the
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STANDARD :Any of the surround modes in the “Display” column in the following table.
The mode changes depending upon factors such as the
•Input signal
•Whether or not surround back speakers are being used.
| Input signal | Display | |
DOLBY DIGITAL | DOLBY DIGITAL | |
DOLBY DIGITAL EX | ||
(other than 2ch) / | ||
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMA | ||
DOLBY DIGITAL EX | ||
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSIC | ||
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DOLBY DIGITAL Plus (z4) | DOLBY DIGITAL + | |
| DOLBY TrueHD | |
DOLBY TrueHD (z4) | DOLBY HD+EX | |
DOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMA | ||
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| DOLBY HD+PLgx MUSIC | |
| DTS SURROUND | |
DTS (5.1ch) / | DTS+PLgx CINEMA | |
DTS+PLgx MUSIC | ||
DTS+NEO:6 | ||
DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z1) | ||
DTS 96/24 | ||
DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z2) | ||
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| DTS 96/24 (z3) | |
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| MULTI CH IN | |
PCM (multi ch) / | MULTI IN+PLgx CINEMA | |
DSD (multi ch) | MULTI IN+PLgx MUSIC | |
| MULTI CH IN 7.1 |
z1 : This is displayed when the input signal is
z2 : This is displayed when the input signal is
z3 : This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.
z4 : When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.
For details, see pages 73, 74.
The desired mode according to the program source and viewing situation can be selected from among 10 DENON original surround modes.
The surround parameters can be adjusted (vpage 71, 72) to achieve an even more realistic, powerful sound field.
Selecting the surround mode
Select by press DSP SIMULATION.
The mode switches each time the button is pressed.
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5CH / 7CH STEREO z1 : This mode is for enjoying stereo sound
from all speakers.
| WIDE SCREEN | : | This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere |
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| of viewing a movie on a large screen. |
SUPER STADIUM | : | This mode is suited for viewing sports |
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| programs. |
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ROCK ARENA | : | This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere |
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| of a live concert in an arena. |
JAZZ CLUB | : | This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere |
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| of a live concert in a jazz club. |
CLASSIC CONCERT : This mode is for appreciating classical concert programs.
| z2: This mode is for playing monaural movie | |
MONO MOVIE | ||
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| sources with surround sound. |
VIDEO GAME | : | This mode is suited for achieving surround |
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| sound with video games. |
MATRIX | : | This mode lets you add a sense of |
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| expansion to stereo music sources. |
VIRTUAL | : | This mode is for enjoying surround |
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| effects using only the front speakers or |
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| headphones. |
z1: “5CH STEREO” is displayed when “Surround Parameter” – “SB CH Out” is “OFF”, and “Amp Assign” is set to “ZONE2” (vpage 32, 44).
z2: 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.
Select by press DIRECT/STEREO.
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DIRECT :In this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry for high quality sound.
The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.
Input signal | Display | |
Analog signal / |
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PCM (2ch) / |
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Dolby Digital source / | DIRECT | |
DTS source / |
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Other |
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DSD (2ch) | DSD DIRECT (z) | |
| MULTI CH DIRECT | |
PCM (multi ch) | M DIRECT + PLgx CINEMA | |
M DIRECT + PLgx MUSIC | ||
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| M DIRECT 7.1 | |
DSD (multi ch) | DSD MULTI 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 74.
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