Denon AVR-X4400H User manual

SOUND MODE
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AVR CONTROL
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BACK
Menu operations
1Press MAIN on the remote control unit to set the
operating zone to the MAIN ZONE.
The MAIN button lights.
2Press SETUP.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3Use ui p to select the menu to be set or operated,
then press ENTER.
4Use o p to change to desired setting.
5Press ENTER to enter the setting.
0To return to the previous item, press BACK.
0Exiting the menu, press SETUP while the menu is displayed. The
menu display disappears.
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Audio
Make audio-related settings.
Dialog Level Adjust
This setting adjusts the output level to clarify the dialogue output from the
center channel.
oDialog Level Adjust
Set whether to adjust the dialog level or not.
On: Enables the adjustment of the dialog
level.
Off
(Default):
Disables the adjustment of the dialog
level.
oLevel
Adjusts the volume output from the center channel.
–12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB)
Subwoofer Level Adjust
This setting adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer.
oSubwoofer Level Adjust
Set whether to adjust the subwoofer level.
On: Enables the adjustment of the subwoofer
level.
Off
(Default):
Disables the adjustment of the subwoofer
level.
oSubwoofer 1 Level / Subwoofer 2 Level
Adjusts the volume level for the Subwoofer 1 and Subwoofer 2.
–12.0 dB – +12.0 dB (Default: 0.0 dB)
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Bass Sync
For contents recorded in multi-channel such as Blu-ray discs, the
recorded low frequency effects (LFE) may be out of synch and delayed.
This function corrects such a delay of low frequency effects (LFE).
0 ms – 16 ms (Default : 0 ms)
0How low frequency effects (LFE) are delayed differ according to the disc. Set this
to the desired value.
0“Bass Sync” settings are stored for each input source.
0This can be set when the LFE signal is included in the input signal.
0This cannot be set when the sound mode is “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
Surround Parameter
You can adjust the surround audio sound field effects to match your
preferences.
The items (parameters) that can be adjusted depend on the signal being
input and the currently set sound mode. For details on the adjustable
parameters, see “Sound modes and surround parameters” (v p. 299).
0Some setting items cannot be set while playback is stopped. Make the settings
during playback.
0“Surround Parameter” settings are stored for each sound mode.
oCinema EQ
Gently softens the upper treble range of movie soundtracks to reduce
possible harshness and improve clarity.
On: “Cinema EQ” is used.
Off
(Default):“Cinema EQ” is not used.
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oLoudness Management
This sets whether to output as specified in “Dynamic Compression” or
output directly without compressing the dynamic range of audio
recorded in the disc.
On
(Default):
Outputs are given based on enabling the
settings made in “Dynamic Compression”
and Dialogue normalization function.
Off:
“Dynamic Compression” settings and
Dialogue normalization are disabled, and
the signals on the disc are output as is.
0“Loudness Management” can be set when Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos signal is input.
oDynamic Compression
Compress dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds).
Auto: Automatic dynamic range compression
on/off control according to source.
Low / Medium / High: These set the compression level.
Off: Dynamic range compression is always
off.
0“Dynamic Compression” can be set when Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos or DTS signal is input.
0The default setting is “Off”. When the input signal is the Dolby TrueHD or
Dolby Atmos source, the default setting is “Auto”.
0“Auto” cannot be set when inputting a DTS signal.
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oDialog Control
Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these
can be heard more easily.
0 – 6 (Default : 0)
0This can be set when a DTS:X signal that is compatible with the Dialog Control
function is input.
oLow Frequency Effects
Adjust the low frequency effects level (LFE).
-10 dB – 0 dB (Default: 0 dB)
0For proper playback of the different sources, we recommend setting to the
values below.
0Dolby Digital sources: 0 dB
0DTS movie sources: 0 dB
0DTS music sources: -10 dB
oCenter Spread
Center Spread expands the center channel signal to left and right front
speakers to create a wider frontal audio image for the listener. It is
optimized and designed primary for playback of stereo music content.
On: Use “Center Spread”.
Off
(Default):Do not use “Center Spread”.
0You can set this when sound mode is “Dolby Surround”.
oDTS Neural:X
DTS Neural:X Expands the non-object based audio signals and
optimizes them for your speaker configuration.
On
(Default):Use “DTS Neural:X”.
Off: Do not use “DTS Neural:X”.
0You can set this when sound mode is “DTS:X” or “DTS:X MSTR”.
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oAuro-Matic 3D Preset
Selects the Auro-Matic 3D Preset for fine tuning the Auro-3D
experience to specific audio material.
Small:
Small is ideal for pop and chamber music
or movies with a lot of dialog. (e.g.
comedy)
Medium
(Default):
Medium is best used on jazz music or
typical movies and TV shows.
Large:
Large is ideal for recordings that were
recorded in large spaces. (e.g. orchestral
recordings or action movies with big
explosions.)
Speech:
Speech is ideal for recordings which are
mostly dialog (e.g. news broadcast), and
that have virtually no inherent spatial
information.
0You can set this when the sound mode is set to Auro-3D.
0This cannot be set if the input signal contains Auro-3D signals containing a
Height channel.
oAuro-Matic 3D Strength
Changes the level of the up-mixed channels in relation to the original
input signal.
The value ranges from 1 (no up-mixing) to 16 (Maximum level,
providing maximum effect).
1 - 16 (Default:10)
0You can set this when the sound mode is set to Auro-3D.
0This cannot be set if the input signal contains Auro-3D signals containing a
Height channel.
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oDelay Time
Adjust the audio delay time against video to extend the sound field
image.
0 ms – 300 ms (Default: 30 ms)
0You can set this when the sound mode is “Matrix”.
oEffect Level
Adjust the sound effect level of the current sound mode.
1 – 15 (Default: 10)
0Set to a lower level if the positioning and sense of phase of the surround
signals seems unnatural.
oRoom Size
Determine size of acoustic environment.
Small: Simulate acoustics of a small room.
Medium small: Simulate acoustics of a medium-small
room.
Medium
(Default):Simulate acoustics of a medium room.
Medium large: Simulate acoustics of a medium-large
room.
Large: Simulate acoustics of a large room.
0“Room Size” does not indicate the size of the room in which sources are
played.
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oSpeaker Select
Makes settings for the speakers outputting sound.
Floor: Plays back without height speakers.
Floor & Height
(Default):Plays back with height speakers.
0This can be set when the sound mode is the original sound mode.
oSubwoofer
Turn subwoofer output on and off.
On
(Default):The subwoofer is used.
Off: The subwoofer is not used.
0You can set this when the sound mode is “Direct” or “Stereo” and in the menu
“Subwoofer Mode” is set to “LFE+Main”. (v p. 231)
oSet Defaults
The “Surround Parameter” settings are returned to the default settings.
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Restorer
Compressed audio formats such as MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio)
and MPEG-4 AAC reduce the amount of data by eliminating signal
components that are hard for the human ear to hear. The “Restorer”
function generates the signals eliminated upon compression, restoring the
sound to conditions near those of the original sound before compression.
It also restores the original bass characteristics for a rich and expanded
tonal range.
oMode
High:
Optimized mode for compressed sources
with very weak highs (64 kbps and
under).
Medium:
Apply suitable bass and treble boost for
all compressed sources (96 kbps and
under).
Low: Optimized mode for compressed sources
with normal highs (96 kbps and over).
Off: Do not use “Restorer”.
0This item can be set with analog signals or PCM signal (Sample Rate =
44.1/48 kHz) is input.
0This item default setting for “HEOS Music” is “Low”. All others are set to “Off”.
0This cannot be set when the sound mode is set to “Direct” or “Pure Direct”.
0“Restorer” settings are stored for each input source.
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Audio Delay
Compensates for incorrect timing between video and audio.
0Audio Delay for game mode can be set when “Video Mode” is set to “Auto” or
“Game”. (v p. 193)
0“Audio Delay” settings are stored for each input source.
oAuto Lip Sync
Automatically adjusts the audio processing time to compensate for
delays in audio/video timing from TV compatible with Auto Lip Sync.
On
(Default):Correct automatically.
Off: Do not correct automatically.
0Automatic correction may not be performed depending on the specifications of
your TV even when “Auto Lip Sync” is set to “On”.
oAdjust
The timing mismatch between the picture and sound needs to be
corrected manually.
0 ms – 500 ms (Default : 0 ms)
0You can also finely adjust the delay correction value set by “Auto Lip Sync”.
0Adjust for game mode can be set when “Video Mode” is set to “Auto” or
“Game”. (v p. 193)
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