Denon Dht M330dv Operating Instructions

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4Start playback on the selected component.
•For operating instructions, refer to the component’s
manual.
•The volume can be adjusted within the range 0 to 60. Note
that depending on the input signal, surround mode, speaker
settings and channel level setting, it may not be possible to
adjust the volume up to 60.
5Either turn the MASTER VOLUME dial on the main unit or
use the VOLUME buttons on the remote control unit to
adjust the volume.
Main unit
+
-
Remote control unit
The volume level is...

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(3) After starting playback
[1] Adjusting the sound quality (SDB/P.EQ)
The SDB/P.EQ function will not work in the direct mode.
[3] Turning the sound off temporarily (MUTING)
1Press the SDB/P.EQ button.
•The tone switches as follows each time the SDB/P.EQ
button is pressed.
DEFEAT
•The signals do not pass through the SDB, DRC and
P.EQ1~3 adjustment circuits, providing higher quality
sound.
SDB ON
•SDB (Super Dynamic Bass) is turned on.
DRC ON
•DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) is turned...

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(1) Before playing with the surround function
•Adjustments using the test tones can only be performed in the
“Auto” mode and are only valid for the AUTO DECODE Surround
modes. The adjusted levels are automatically stored in the memory.
10SURROUND PLAYBACK
•Even after adjusting using the test tones, the various channels can
be adjusted using the procedure described below to suit the
program source and your preferences.
1, 4
2
3 3
4 2, 4
1, 3
1Press the TEST TONE button.
Remote control unit...

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(2) 
Playing in the AUTO DECODE mode
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•In the auto decode mode it is possible to play in the Dolby Digital or DTS Surround mode, depending on the format of the input signal.
•It is also possible to play in the Auto Stereo, Dolby Pro-Logic IICinema/Music/Game or DTS NEO:6 Cinema/Music mode, according to the 2-
channel mode setting.
[1] Dolby Digital and DTS surround playback (digital inputs only)
•Applicable sources
•Digital inputs (DVD,  TV/AUX1 and AUX2 functions) 
Dolby Digital...

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[2] 2-channel mode settings
•In the AUTO DECODE mode, it is possible to automatically conduct multi-channel playback in the Dolby Digital or DTS surround mode or play
in the stereo 2-channel mode (AUTO STEREO mode: factory default setting). For 2-channel input signals, one of four play modes can be set
with the 2-channel mode setting (Auto Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic IICinema, Dolby Pro Logic IIMusic and Dolby Pro Logic II Game).
For analog and PCM sources, it is also possible to select DTS NEO:6...

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Surround parameters (1)  (2-channel mode)
AUTO-ST (auto stereo) mode
2-channel sources are played in 2-channel stereo.
When this mode is selected in the auto decode mode, multi-channel sources (DVD, BS digital, etc.) are played in the multi-channel mode,
while 2-channel sources (CDs, etc.) are automatically played in stereo.
PLIICINEMA / PLIIMUSI / PLIIGAME
Even 2-channel sources undergo Dolby Pro Logic IIprocessing and are played in the multi-channel mode.
Dolby Digital Pro-Logic IIprocessing...

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Select and set the surround
parameters.
(On the remote control unit, use the
, cursor buttons to set the
parameters.)
If nothing is done for 4 seconds
from when the parameter is
displayed, the normal display
reappears.
Main unit
BSetting the DOLBY VS mode
2SP Ref.  2SP Wide
The mode is not displayed if it cannot be selected.
Remote control unit
Surround parameters (2)
DOLBY VS (Dolby Virtual Speaker mode)
•REF (Reference mode)
This is the standard mode.
•WIDE (Wide mode)
This mode expands...

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(5) Playback using the Dolby Headphone mode
•The AVR-M330 is equipped with the Dolby Headphone mode, a technology developed jointly by Dolby Laboratories and Lake Technology for
achieving 3D sound over regular headphones.
•The Dolby Headphone mode is set when headphones are connected to the AVR-M330’s headphones jack.
•There are actually four Dolby Headphone modes creating different sound field effects: DH1, DH2, DH3 and Bypass (normal stereo playback).
•The Dolby Headphone mode is compatible...

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(6) Setting the speaker distance
•Input the distances from the listening position to the speakers and set the surround delay time.
•The default settings below are set upon shipment from the factory.
Preparations:
Measure the distances from the listening position to the speakers (L1 to L3 on the diagram at the right).
FR FL
SR SLCenter
L2L1
L3
L1:Distance from center speaker to
listening position
L2:Distance from front speakers to
listening position
L3:Distance from surround speaker to...

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2Table of Surround Mode Parameters (1)
Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes
SPEAKER
FRONT
L/RCENTER Surround Mode
DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker
DH: Dolby Headphone
DOLBY DIGITAL
DTS SURROUND
DOLBY PL
IIAUTO STEREO
DTS NEO:6
DOLBY PL
IIx
DOLBY DIGITAL EX/+PLIIx
DTS SURR.+NEO:6
DTS-ES DISCRETE/MATRIXC
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
DC
C
C
E
C
D
D
D
DAUTO DECODE DVS
2Table of Surround Mode Parameters (2)
:Mode only usable when “5.1CH” set with quick setup procedure.
:Mode...