Denon AVR-3806S Operating Instructions Manual

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37Basic Operation Basic Operation2 Surround parameters wPro LogicIIx and Pro LogicII Mode:Select one of the modes (“Cinema”, “Music”, “Pro Logic” or“Game”).The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows andall programs encoded in Dolby Surround.The Music mode is recommended for stereo music andsurround-encoded stereo music sources.The Pro Logic mode emulates Dolby Laboratories’ originalDolby Pro Logic surround decoding, and may provide betterresults with older, legacy surround-encoded program material.The Game mode is optimized for computer and/or dedicatedgame box consoles, that feature stereo analog or digitaloutputs. It can only be used with 2-channel stereo sources.PANORAMA:This mode extends the front stereo image to include thesurround speakers for an exciting “wraparound” effect withside wall imaging.Select “OFF” or “ON”.DIMENSION:This control gradually adjust the soundfield either towards thefront or towards the rear.The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.CENTER WIDTH:This control adjust the center image so it may be heard onlyfrom the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as aphantom image; or from all three front speakers to varyingdegrees.The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.• There are four Dolby Surround Pro Logic modes (NORMAL,PHANTOM, WIDE and 3 STEREO). The AVR-3806 sets themode automatically according to the types of speakers setduring the system setup process ( page 75).7 Press the ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETERbutton to complete the setting.6 Press the CURSOR FF or GG button to adjust theparameters setting.Press the CURSOR FF button to select “DefaultYes 00”, then parameters set to default setting.DEFAULT setting:STANDARDCURSORSURROUNDPARAMETERENTERUSER MODEENTERUSER MODECURSORSURROUNDPARAMETERSTANDARD