Denon AVR-E300 Owner's Manual

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72Selecting a listening moden Description of listening mode typesDolby listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDOLBY PLg This mode can be selected when the Dolby Pro Logic g decoder is used toplay back 2-channel sources in 5.1-channel surround sound with an envelopingsurround sound experience.DOLBY DIGITAL This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded with Dolby Digital.DOLBY TrueHD This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.DOLBY DIGITAL Plus This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded with Dolby DigitalPlus.DTS listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDTS NEO:6 This mode can be selected when a DTS NEO:6 decoder is used to play back2-channel source in 5.1-channel surround sound.There is a “Cinema” mode optimized for movie playback, and a “Music” modeoptimized for music playback.DTS SURROUND This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS.DTS 96/24 This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.DTS-HD This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS-HD.DTS Express This mode can be selected when playing sources recorded in DTS Express.PCM multi-channel listening modeListening mode type DescriptionMULTI CH IN This mode can be selected when playing multi-channel PCM sources from adisc player or external decoder that features analog multi-channel outputs .Original listening modeListening mode type DescriptionMULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.Stereo audio (2 channel) sources are played back via the front (L/R) speakers,the surround speakers.ROCK ARENA This mode simulates the expansive sound of a live concert in an arena.JAZZ CLUB This mode puts you right in the middle of an intimate jazz club.MONO MOVIE This mode works with monaural audio sources and delivers a surround soundeffect. For optimum channel balance and surround sound effects, connect themonaural source to both of the front (L/R) audio inputs.VIDEO GAME This mode provides an exciting, dynamic surround sound effect with yourfavorite action video games.MATRIX This mode adds a spacious surround sound effect with stereo music sources.VIRTUAL This mode lets you experience an expansive surround sound effect whenplaying back through just the front (L/R) speakers only, and when listening withstereo headphones.STEREO listening modeListening mode type DescriptionSTEREO This mode plays 2-channel stereo audio with no additional surround soundprocessing.• Sound is output from the front left and right speakers, and subwoofer ifconnected.• When multi-ichannel signals are inputted, they are mixed down to 2-channelaudio and are played back with no additional surround sound processing.Direct listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDIRECT This mode provides a direct input-to-output path with minimal audio processing,bypassing any unnecessary stages for purest sound.