Denon AVR-1707, Operating Instructions Manual

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Sources recorded in stereo
Sources recorded in monaural
DIRECT / STEREO
• Effective for achieving pure playback.
• If there is no need for tone control or distribution of the low
frequencies in function of the speaker configuration, select
the DIRECT mode to achieve the best sound quality.
DENON Original Surround Modes ( page 27, 28)
• Select these for 7.1-channel playback with sources
recorded in stereo or monaural.
• The effects are different for each of the surround modes.
Select the one most suited for the source being used.
DTS NEO:6 ( page 23)
• This is a surround mode for playing 6.1- or 7.1-channel
stereo sources developed by Digital Theater Systems.
• One of two playing modes, MUSIC (for music sources) or
CINEMA (for movie sources), can be selected according to
your preferences.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
II
x
*
( page 22)
• Developed by Dolby Laboratories, this surround mode
provides 7.1-channel surround sound with conventional
stereo (2-channel) sources.
• Select CINEMA mode for movie surround soundtracks,
MUSIC for music sources, and GAME for 2-channel game
box audio sources.
Basic Operation Basic Operation
• Surround modes marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be used when
the surround back speaker is set to “NONE”.
• The “+PL
II
x Cinema” mode cannot be selected when only one
surround back speaker is being used.
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DIRECT mode
This mode is for playing with high quality sound. The audio signals are
transmitted directly, without passing through the tone circuits, etc.
Selecting the play mode (DIRECT/STEREO)
The AVR-1707 is equipped with two 2-channel playback modes
exclusively for music. Select the mode to suit your tastes.
Press
[DIRECT/STEREO]
to select “DIRECT”.
STEREO DIRECT
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STEREO mode
Use this mode to adjust the tone and achieve the desired sound.
Press
[DIRECT/STEREO]
to select “STEREO”.
About the button names in this explanation
< >
: Buttons on the main unit
[ ] : Buttons on the remote control unit
Button name only :
Buttons on the main unit and remote control unit
ENTER
[STATUS]
D H F G
INPUT MODE
D H F G
SURROUND
PARAMETER
[STANDARD]
[DIRECT/STEREO]
ENTER
SURROUND
PARAMETER <SURROUND BACK> D H
F G
, ENTER INPUT MODE