Denon AVR-3806S Operating Instructions Manual

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39Basic Operation Basic OperationVIRTUALWIDE SCREENDENON original surround modesThe AVR-3806 is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to syntheticallyrecreate the sound field. One of ten preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source and the parameters canbe adjusted according to the conditions in the listening room to achieve a more realistic, powerful sound.Surround modes and their featuresSUPER STADIUMROCK ARENAJAZZ CLUBVIDEO GAMEMATRIXSelect this to achieve an atmosphere like that of a movie theater with a large screen. In this mode, all signalsources are played in the 7.1-channel mode, including Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital 5.1-channelsources. Effects simulating the multi surround speakers of movie theaters are added to the surroundchannels.Select this when watching baseball or soccer programs to achieve a sound as if you were actually at thestadium. This mode provides the longest reverberation signals.Use this mode to achieve the feeling of a live concert in an arena with reflected sounds coming from alldirections.This mode creates the sound field of a live house with a low ceiling and hard walls. This mode gives jazza very vivid realism.Use this to enjoy video game sources.CLASSIC CONCERT Select this for the sound of a concert hall rich in reverberations.MONO MOVIE(NOTE) Select this when watching monaural movies for a greater sense of expansion.Select this to emphasize the sense of expansion for music sources recorded in stereo. Signals consistingof the component difference of the input signals (the component that provides the sense of expansion)processed for delay are output from the surround channel.Select this mode to enjoy a virtual sound field, produced from the front 2-channel speakers or headphones.787CH STEREOThe front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back left channels, the front rightchannel signals are output to the surround and surround back right channels, and the in-phase componentof the left and right channels is output to the center channel. Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.109654321NOTE: When playing sources recorded in monaural, the soundwill be one-sided if signals are only input to one channel(left or right), so input signals to both channels. If youhave a source component with only one audio output(monophonic camcorder, etc.) obtain a “Y” adapter cableto split the mono output to two outputs, and connect tothe L and R inputs.Depending on the program source being played, the effect may not be very noticeable.In this case, try other surround modes, without worrying about their names, to create a sound field suited to your tastes.2 Personal memory plusThis set is equipped with a personal memorize function thatautomatically memorizes the surround modes and input modesselected for the different sources. When the input source isswitched, the modes set for that source last time it was used areautomatically recalled.The surround parameters, tone control settings and playbacklevel balance for the different output channels are memorizedfor each surround mode.