Denon AVR-2312CI Owner's Manual

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95Audio Adjustn Surround Parameters Default settings are underlined.The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currentlyset surround mode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround modes and surroundparameters” (vpage 131).NOTE• Some setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped. Make the settings during playback.• You cannot set the surround parameters in the PURE DIRECT mode.Setting items Setting detailsModeSet the play modes for thedifferent surround modes.n In the PLgx or PLg modeCinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.Game : Surround sound mode optimized for games.Pro Logic : Dolby Pro Logic playback mode (PLg mode only).n In the PLgz modeHeight : Dolby PLgz Height playback mode.n In the DTS NEO:6 modeCinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.• When “Surround Parameters” – “PLgz Height” (vpage 96) is set to“ON”, the “Height” mode is set automatically.• The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot ofstereo music.Cinema EQSoften the treble rangeof movie soundtracks forbetter understanding.ON : “Cinema EQ” is used.OFF : “Cinema EQ” is not used.DRCCompress dynamic range(difference between loudand soft sounds).Auto : Automatic dynamic range compression on/off control according tosource. This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.Low / Middle / High : These set the compression level.OFF : Dynamic range compression always off.AUDIO/VIDEO ADJUSTSetting items Setting detailsD.COMPCompress dynamic range(difference between loudand soft sounds).OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.Low / Middle / High : These set the compression level.LFEAdjust the low-frequencyeffects level (LFE).–10dB – 0dBFor proper playback of the different sources, we recommend settingto the values below.• Dolby Digital sources : “0dB”• DTS movie sources : “0dB”• DTS music sources : “–10dB”Center ImageAssign center channelsignal to front left and rightchannels for wider sound.0.0 – 1.0 (0.3)PanoramaAssign front L/R signal alsoto surround channels forwider sound.ON : Set.OFF : Do not set.DimensionShift sound image centerto front or rear to adjustplayback balance.0 – 6 (3)Center WidthAssign center channelsignal to front left and rightchannels for wider sound.0 – 7 (3)Delay TimeAdjust delay time to controlsound stage size.0ms – 300ms (30ms)Effect LevelAdjust effect signal level.1 – 15 (10)Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of thesurround signals seems unnatural.Room SizeDetermine size of acousticenvironment.Small : Simulate acoustics of a small room.Medium small : Simulate acoustics of a medium-small room.Medium : Simulate acoustics of a medium room.Medium large : Simulate acoustics of a medium-large room.Large : Simulate acoustics of a large room.NOTE“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources areplayed.