Denon AVR-487 - Manual (Page 27)

Basic Operation Basic Operation
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D.COMP.:
The dynamic range is compressed. Select one of four modes:
“OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” (middle) or “HIGH”.
Effective source mode
Dolby Digital /
DTS (For DTS sources, only displayed for compatible software.)
LFE:
To play the various types of software properly, we recommend
setting to the values shown below.
• To play Dolby Digital software: “0 dB”
• To play DTS movie software: “0 dB”
• To play DTS music software: “–10 dB”
TONE:
Adjust the tone control.
Can be set in surround modes other than direct mode.
Can be set separately for the different surround modes.
(Adjusted together for the Dolby/DTS SURROUND modes.)
• Select “DEFAULT Y/N” and press F F to reset all the settings.
¢ Dialog normalization function
This operates automatically when playing Dolby Digital sources.
This is a function for automatically correcting the standard signal level
for different program sources. The correction value can be checked by
pressing STATUS.
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The numbers are the correction value when corrected to the standard level.
Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER . 7
Selecting the Dolby Pro Logic II mode
Press [STANDARD] to select “DOLBY PL II ”.
Play a program source.
DOLBY PL II
NEURAL SURROUND
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Press SURROUND PARAMETER .
It is possible to play analog input signals and digital input signals (2-
channels) in the surround mode.
This mode is optimal for playing program sources recorded in Dolby
Surround.
Press D D H H to select the item, then press F F G G to set.
The mode switches as shown below each time the button is
pressed.
• When the CINEMA mode:
PANORAMA:
This is effective when the surround effect seems weak.
DIMENSION:
This shifts the center of the sound field image to the front or
surround side. This compensates for when the sound field image
seems unbalanced. (0 to 6, default : 3)
CENTER WIDTH:
A natural expansion to the front can be achieved by adjusting the
center signal’s output balance between the center and front
channels. (0 to 7, default : 3)
Press ENTER or SURROUND PARAMETER .
Press F F G G to select the play mode.
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CINEMA:
This mode is suited for playing movie sources recorded in Dolby
Surround and general sources recorded in stereo.
MUSIC:
This mode is suited for playing stereo music signals in the
surround mode. With music signals, the sound field expansion
differs according to the type of music, the recording conditions
(live/studio), etc.. Because of this, the MUSIC mode offers a
number of optional parameters for further adjusting the sound
field.
GAME:
This mode is optimum for games. The GAME mode can only be
used for 2-channel audio sources.
PL:
This mode is compatible with conventional Dolby Pro Logic sources.
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MODE CINEMA CINEMA EQ
DEFAULT TONE DEFEAT
• When the MUSIC mode:
MODE MUSIC TONE DEFEAT
DIMENSION
PANORAMA
DEFAULT CENTER WIDTH
MODE GAME TONE DEFEAT
DEFAULT
• When the GAME mode:
MODE DOLBY PL
DEFAULT
CINEMA EQ
TONE DEFEAT
If you do want the bass and treble to be adjusted, turn off the
tone defeat mode.
When “MUSIC” mode is selected:
• When the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode: