Denon AVR-990 Owner's Manual

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Getting Started Connections Settings Remote ControlZONE2 Information Troubleshooting SpecificationsENGLISHSetting items Setting contentsSurround ParametersAdjust surround soundparameters.Mode : Set the play modes for the different surround modes.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).In the PLgz modeHeight : Dolby PLgz Height playback mode.In the DTS NEO:6 modeCinema : Surround sound mode optimized for movie sources.Music : Surround sound mode optimized for music sources.When “Surround Parameters” – “Front Height” (vpage 70) is set to“ON”, the “Height” mode is set automatically.The “Music” mode is also effective for movie sources including a lot ofstereo music.The “Cinema” and “Music” modes can also be set by pressing [CINEMA]or [MUSIC].nnn•••Cinema EQ : Soften the treble range of movie soundtracks for betterunderstanding.OFF : “Cinema EQ” is not used.ON : “Cinema EQ” is used.••DRC : Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and softsounds).wAuto : Automatic dynamic range compression on/off control accordingto source. This can be set in the Dolby TrueHD mode.Low / Middle / High : These set the compression level.OFF : Dynamic range compression always off.•••D.COMP : Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and softsounds).OFF : Turn dynamic range compression off.Low / Middle / High : These set the compression level.••Setting items Setting contentsSurround Parameters(Continued)LFE : Adjust the low-frequency effects 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 Image : Assign center channel signal to front left and right channelsfor wider sound.0.0 ~ 1.0 (0.3)•Panorama : Assign front L/R signal also to surround channels, for widersound.OFF : Do not set.ON : Set.••Dimension : Shift sound image center to front or rear, to adjust playbackbalance.0 ~ 6 (3)•Center Width : Assign center channel signal to front left and right channelsfor wider sound.0 ~ 7 (3)•Delay Time : Adjust delay time to control sound stage size.0ms ~ 300ms (30ms)•Effect Level : Adjust effect signal level.1 ~ 15 (10)Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of thesurround signals seems unnatural.•Room Size : Determine size of acoustic environment.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.•••••Adjusting the Sound (Audio Adjust)Default settings are underlined.Adjusting the Sound and Picture Quality (Audio/Video Adjust)For details on how to select, set and cancel settings for each menu, see “GUI Menu Operation” (vpage 25).PlaybackThe sound being played in the surround mode can be adjusted to your liking.The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being input and the currently set surroundmode. For details on the adjustable parameters, see “Surround Modes and Parameters” (vpage 91).Remote control operationbuttons:Displaying the menuCancel the menu:Moves the cursor(Up/Down/Left/Right) :Confirm the setting :Return to previous menu