Denon AVR-890 Owner's Manual

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ENGLISHGetting Started Connections Remote Control Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsMulti-ZoneSettingsIn the case of standard playback of multi channel sources, theAVR-890 recognizes the format of the multi-channel audio inputsignal and automatically operates the appropriate decoder forsurround sound.Input signal The indication contents ofthe displayDolbyDigitalDolby Digital(other than 2ch)/Dolby Digital EXDOLBY DIGITALDOLBY DIGITAL EXDOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx CINEMADOLBY DIGITAL+PLgx MUSICDOLBY DIGITAL+PLgzDolby Digital Plus(z1)DOLBY DIGITAL+DOLBY DIGITAL++EXDOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx CDOLBY DIGITAL++PLgx MDOLBY DIGITAL++PLgzDolby TrueHD (z1)DOLBY TrueHDDOLBY HD+EXDOLBY HD+PLgx CINEMADOLBY HD+PLgx MUSICDOLBY HD+PLgzDTSDTS (5.1ch)/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 /DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 /DTS 96/24DTS SURROUNDDTS+PLgx CINEMADTS+PLgx MUSICDTS+PLgzDTS+NEO:6DTS ES MTRX6.1 (z2)DTS ES DSCRT6.1 (z3)DTS 96/24 (z4)DTS-HD (z1)DTS-HD HI RESDTS-HD MSTRDTS-HD+NEO:6DTS-HD+PLgx CINEMADTS-HD+PLgx MUSICDTS-HD+PLgzPCM PCM(multi ch)MULTI CH INMULTI IN+PLgx CINEMAMULTI IN+PLgx MUSICMULTI IN+PLgzMULTI CH IN 7.1z1：When a signal is input, the HD AUDIO indicator lights.z2：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Matrix 6.1”and the AVR-890’s “AFDM” setting (vpage 47) is set to “ON”.z3：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS-ES Discrete6.1”.z4：This is displayed when the input signal is “DTS 96/24”.Displaying the currently playing surround moden Surround playback of multichannel sources(Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)Selecting the Surround Modew Playing in a DENON OriginalSurround ModeDepending on the program source being played, it may not be possibleto achieve a satisfactory surround effect. In this case, try other modesto achieve a sound field suited to your tastes.NOTEWhen the input signal is DOLBY TrueHD, DOLBY DIGITAL Plus,DTSHDyou cannot select DENON original surround mode.The desired mode according to the program source and viewingsituation can be selected from among 7 DENON original surroundmodes.1 Select the input source by pressingand play the source (vpage40).2 Press to select the Surroundmode.5CH/7CH STEREO ：This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from allspeakers.ROCK ARENA ：This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of alive concert in an arena.JAZZ CLUB ：This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of alive concert in a jazz club.MONO MOVIE ：This mode is for playing monaural moviesources with surround sound. z1VIDEO GAME ：This mode is suited for achieving surroundsound with video games.MATRIX ：This mode lets you add a sense of expansionto stereo music sources.VIRTUAL ：This mode is for enjoying surround effectsusing only the front speakers or headphones.z1： When playing sources recorded in monaural in the MONOMOVIE mode, the sound will be off balance with a singlechannel (left or right), so input to both channels.e Direct PlaybackIn this mode the signals bypass the tone adjustment circuitry forhigh quality sound.The sound is output to the same channels as the input signal.1 Select the input source by pressingand play the source (vpage40).2 Press to select the “DIRECT”.Displaying the currently playing surround modeInput signal The indication contents ofthe displayAnalog signal /PCM (2ch) /Dolby Digital source /DTS source /Other 2-channel digital signalsDIRECTPCM (multi ch)MULTI CH DIRECTM DIRECT + PLgx CINEMAM DIRECT + PLgx MUSICM DIRECT + PLgzM DIRECT 7.1FrontFrontRearRearPlayback