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
displayed on the
display.
•“DIG” lights when digital signals are input properly. If “DIG” is
flashing, check whether the connections are proper and whether
the input component’s power is on.
Input mode display
•In the AUTO mode
•In the DIGITAL PCM mode
•In the DIGITAL DTS mode
•In the ANALOG mode
One of these lights, depending on
the input signal. Lit
Input signal display
•DOLBY DIGITAL
•DTS
•PCM
Input mode when playing CD sources•When playing CDs containing recordings of live concerts, etc., in
the “AUTO” mode, the sound may be slightly broken at the
beginning. If this happens, switch to the “PCM” mode.
Input mode when playing DTS sources
•If DTS-compatible CDs are played in the “PCM” mode, noise is
output because DTS playback is not possible.
To play a DTS-compatible source, be sure to set the input mode
to “AUTO” or “DTS”.
•Noise may be generated at the beginning of playback and while
searching during DTS playback in the AUTO mode. If so, play in
the DTS mode.
Main unit
2To check the currently playing program source, etc.Press the MENU/SET button. Display “STATUS” then press
the select 0and1control.
The current program source and surround settings are shown
on the display each time the button is pressed or turned. 
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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 on.
•This parameter adjusts the dynamic range of the Dolby
Digital or DTS sound. When listening with the volume
turned relatively low, at night for example, set this to the
“ON” to lower the peak of the sound and amplify the
quieter sounds, narrowing the dynamic range and making
the sound easier to listen to. 
•With DTS source, only displayed for sources compatible
with dynamic range compression.
P.EQ1~3
•Preset Equalizer is turned on
•Three types of bass/treble balances and surround channel
delay settings are preset. Select them as desired.
If no operation is performed within 4 seconds, the display
switches back to what was previously displayed.
1Use this to turn off the audio output temporarily.
Press the MUTING button.
Cancelling MUTING mode.
Press the MUTING button again.
SDB ON
DEFEATP.EQ2 P.EQ3
( DRC ON )P.EQ1
Main unit Remote control unit
Remote control unit
NOTES:
•The mute mode is cancelled when the main unit’s main volume
control or one of the main volume control buttons on the remote
control unit is operated.
•The setting is cancelled if the set’s power is turned off.
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[2] Adjustment the Sound Enhancer
The SOUND ENHANCER function will not work in the direct mode.
1Press the SOUND ENHANCER button.
•The tone switches as follows each
time the SOUND ENHANCER button is
pressed.
Remote control unit
 ENHANCER OFF VOCAL ENH
SURR.ENH
ENHANCER OFF
•The SOUND ENHANCER setting is turned off.
VOCAL ENH
•The VOCAL ENHANCER is turned on.
•The center channel is emphasized and DRC is turned on.
•When listening quietly at night, the vocals are easier to
hear.
SURR.ENH
•The SURROUND ENHANCER is turned on.
•The surround channel is emphasized for a stronger sense
of presence.
When SURROUND ENHANCER is turned on, SDB/P.EQ is
defeated. When SDB/P.EQ is turned on, SURROUND
ENHANCER is set to “ENHANCER OFF”.
 
						

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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
2Test tones are output from the different speakers.
Either 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
3Use the channel volume adjust buttons to adjust so that the
volume of the test tones is the same for all the speakers.
•The ( and  ) cursor buttons on the remote control unit
during the adjustments using the test tones.
Remote control unit
4After adjusting using the test tones, adjust the channel levels
either according to the playback sources or to suit your tastes,
as described below.
Remote control unit
1Press the CH.SELECT button on the remote control unit.
•The following is displayed:
Remote control unit
2Use the select  button while the above is displayed to
select “LEVEL”.
•The level display shown below appears.
Remote control unit
3Select the speaker whose level you want to adjust.
•The channel switches as shown below each time the button
is pressed.
Remote control unit
4Adjust the volume level of the selected speaker while the
channel level is displayed.
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FOL V L< B0  d >
Remote control unit
Once the channel level setting is completed, select “END” at step
3. The display returns to normal after several seconds.
END
SUBWOOFERSURROUND R SURROUND L
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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 multi-channel sources
DTS sources
3 1
1Select the digital input function. (DVD or TV/AUX1 or AUX2
digital input)
Remote control unit
2Set the input mode to “AUTO”.✽DTS sources can also be played in the input mode “DTS”.
Remote control unit
Main unit
•The Dolby Digital indicator lights when
playing a Dolby Digital source.
•The DTS indicator lights when playing a
DTS source.
The mode is selected automatically according to the
format of the source being played.Lit
Lit
3Set the surround mode to “AUTO DECODE”.
Remote control unitMain unit
or
If the mode is set to anything other than AUTO DECODE,
the AUTO DECODE mode can be set using the AUTO
DECODE button on the remote control unit.
4Play a program source containing the  or 
mark.
5Display the surround parameters for the source.
Nothing is displayed if there are no parameters that can be
adjusted.
Remote control unit
6Select the various surround parameters and set them.
The display returns to normal if no operation is performed
for 4 seconds while the parameters are displayed.
Remote control unit
NOTES:
•Signals encoded in Dolby Digital can only be played in the Auto
decode (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIor Auto stereo), Direct,
stereo or virtual modes. Other modes do not work when playing
Dolby Digital signals.
•DTS signals can only be played in the Auto decode (DTS), Direct,
stereo or virtual modes.  Other modes do not work when playing
DTS signals. Stop operating buttons once the surround parameter settings
have been completed.  After several seconds the normal display
reappears and the settings are automatically set.
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to AMP
•Operate the remote control unit at the “AMP” position.
 
						

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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 Cinema and DTS NEO:6 Music.
When the function is set to TAPE or TUNER, the “Auto Stereo” 2-channel mode cannot be selected. To play in stereo, set the
surround mode to “STEREO” (page 29).
NOTES:
•The 2-channel decode mode cannot be set when Dolby Digital
5.1-channel signals or DTS signals are being input.Once the surround parameters have been set, stop operating
buttons. After several seconds the display returns to normal and
the settings are automatically validated.
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2
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1Set the surround mode to “AUTO DECODE”.
•“AUTO DECODE” is displayed, then the normal display
reappears.
Remote control unitMain unit
or
If the mode is set to anything other than AUTO DECODE,
the AUTO DECODE mode can be set using the AUTO
DECODE button on the remote control unit.
2Press the SURROUND PARAMETER button on the remote
control unit and select the 2-channel decode mode.
Remote control unit
 
Main unitThis can be selected when the digital input consists of no
signal, PCM signals, Dolby Digital 2-channel signals, as
well as when the analog input is selected.
3Select the desired 2-channel decode mode using the ( and
) SELECT buttons.
•The mode switches as follows each time one of the buttons
is pressed:
Remote control unit
DTS NEO:6C and DTS NEO:6M can be selected for analog
and PCM sources.
The Auto Stereo mode can be selected when the function
is set to DVD, TV/AUX1 or AUX2.
AUTO ST
DTS Neo:6M DTS Neo:6C
PL　CPL　M
PL　G
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to AMP
Main unit•Operate the remote control unit at the “AMP” position.
 
						

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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 is applied to 2-channel sources as well to play them in the multi-channel mode.
•PLIICINEMA (Dolby Pro Logic IICINEMA) mode
The Cinema mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround.
•PLIIMUSIC (Dolby Pro Logic IIMUSIC) mode
The Music mode is recommended as the standard mode for auto sound music systems (no video), and is optional for A/V systems.
•PLIIGAME (Dolby Pro Logic IIGAME) mode
The Game mode for playing games. The game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio sources.
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA/NEO : 6 MUSIC mode
•NEO:6 CINEMA mode
This mode is optimum for playing movies. Decoding is performed with emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same
atmosphere with 2-channel sources as with 5.1 or 6.1-channel sources.
This mode is effective for playing sources recorded in conventional surround formats as well, because the in-phase component is
assigned mainly to the center channel (C) and the reversed phase component to the surround (SL and SR channels).
•NEO:6 MUSIC mode
This mode is suited mainly for playing music. The front channel (FL and FR) signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there
is no loss of sound quality, and the effect of the surround signals output from the center (C) and surround (SL and SR) channels add a
natural sense of expansion to the sound field.
(3) Playing in the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode
•The Dolby Virtual Speaker mode is a mode using 3D sound technology from Dolby Laboratories to achieve multi-channel surround sound using
only two speakers for the front channels.
•With two speakers for the front channels, one of two modes can be selected: Reference or Wide.
•The Dolby Virtual Speaker mode can be used not only with Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel sources but also with 2-channel sources. 
[1] Playing Dolby Virtual Speaker
BApplicable sources
•Digital input (DVD, .TV/AUX1, AUX2 functions)
Dolby Digital multi-channel sources
DTS sources
PCM sources (Except-Fs, 96kHz PCM)
•Analog input (DVD, TUNER, TAPE-functions)
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3
4 4
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•In the Dolby Virtual Speaker
mode, this indicator lights.
1Set the surround mode to “DOLBY VIRTUAL SPEAKER”.
Main unit Remote control unit
Lit
2Play a program source.
•The Dolby Digital indicator lights
when playing Dolby Digital
sources.
Lit
•The DTS indicator lights when
playing DTS sources.Lit
When 2-channel sources, the  indicator lights.
This switches automatically according to the format of the
playback source.
3Display the surround parameters for that source.
Main unit Remote control unit
or
•The PCM indicator lights when
playing PCM sources.
Lit
•Operate the remote control unit at the “AMP” position.
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
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4
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 the front channel sound field.
NOTES:
•Press the VIRTUAL button on the remote control unit during
playback in the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode to switch between
the 2-speaker, 3-speaker and 5-speaker modes.
2- and 3-speaker modes :The reference and wide modes can be
selected for the sound field of the
front 2-channel speakers. This is
convenient when it is difficult to install
a surround speaker.
5-speaker mode :The sound is played in the wide mode
expanding the 5.1-channel playback
and front 2-channel speaker sound
field. This is convenient when the front
speakers cannot be moved very far
apart.
•Switch between the reference and wide modes by selecting the
surround parameters in steps 3 and 4.
(4) Playing in the DSP surround modes
•This unit is equipped with a high performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) which uses digital signal processing to synthetically recreate the
sound field. One of 2 preset surround modes can be selected according to the program source. (Analog and PCM sources only. Except 96kHz
PCM source.)
* 1
* 25CH STEREO
(M. CH STEREO)
HALLWhen playing recordings of live music, this mode provides a feeling similar to actually being in a concert
hall.
When this mode is selected, the normal program source is directed to the main speakers and a reverberated sound
is directed to the surround speakers.
This mode is suited to program sources which contain a large amount of reverberation. The Front left channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal left channels,the front right
channel signals are output to the surround and surround back signal right channels, and the in-phase component
of the left and right channels is output to the center channel.
Use this mode to enjoy stereo sound.
Personal Memory Plus
This set is equipped with a personal memorize function that automatically memorizes the surround modes and input modes selected for the
input different sources. When the input source is switched, the modes set for that source last time it was used are automatically recalled.
•Settings automatically stored in the memory for the individual input functions using the Personal Memory Plus function:
qSurround mode (including 2-channel decode mode and Dolby Pro Logic 
IImode settings)
wInput mode selection function
The surround parameters, SDB/P.EQ control settings and playback level balance for the different output channels are memorized for each
surround mode.
Once the surround parameters have been set, stop
operating the buttons. After several seconds, the normal
display reappears and the settings are automatically
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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 with Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel sources. With 2-channel sources, playback in the Cinema
and Music modes can be selected with the 2-channel mode setting.
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2
3 3
1Connect headphones (sold separately) to the headphones
jack.
•When headphones are plugged in, the output to the
speakers is automatically turned off and no sound is
produced from the speakers.
PHONES
2Press the surround parameter button and display the
surround parameters.
Main unitRemote control unit
3Set the various surround parameters.
If nothing is done for 6 seconds from when the parameter
is displayed, the normal display reappears.
•Dolby H mode setting
DH2DH3BYPASS
,/
DH1
•2-channel mode setting
To play with normal two-channel stereo, select the “STEREO” or
“DIRECT” mode using the surround mode switch.
When using headphones, the mode switches as follows each time
the surround mode button is pressed:
1 H   
   
Main unitRemote control unit
DOLBY H
DIRECT STEREO
Surround parameters (3)DOLBY H (Dolby Headphone modes)
DH1 ..............Reference room 
(small room with little reverberation)
DH2 ..............Live room 
(room with more reverberation than DH1)
DH3 ..............Large room
(Larger room than DH1. Use this mode to achieve a
sense of distance and diffusion of the sound.)
BYPASS ........Stereo playback.
2-channel modes
These can be selected when playing 2-channel sources (analog,
PCM, etc.). The signals are processed by one of the following
decoders to achieve multiple channels then played in the Dolby
Headphone mode.
In the Bypass mode, these are not displayed.
CINEMA  .......Dolby Pro Logic 
IICinema mode
MUSIC  ..........Dolby Pro Logic IIMusic mode
 MUSIC  CINEMA
•Operate the remote control unit at the “AMP” position.
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
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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
listening position
Listening
position
2, 4 4
1, 3, 5
1Press the CH.SELECT button on the
remote control unit.
•The following is displayed:
2Use the select 1button while the above
is displayed to select “DELAY”.
•The level display shown below
appears.
Remote control unit
Remote control unitLLEVE E YA
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3Press the CH.SELECT button on the
remote control unit to select the speaker
whose distance is to be set.
The mode switches as follows each
time the CH.SELECT button is
pressed:
4While the delay time is displayed, use
the select  and  buttons to set the
distance between the speaker and
listening position.
•The value changes in units of 0.3
meters each time the select  or 
button is pressed. Select the value
closest to the actually measured
distance.
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
FRONT/SWCENTER
(END)
SURROUND
•When the 6.1- or 7.1-channel mode is set, the surround
back channel can also be selected and adjusted.
Make sure the difference of the distances set for the
different speakers is no more than 4.5 meters.
If an inappropriate distance is set, the distance display will
flash. Change the position of the speaker and reset.
5Once the settings are completed, use
the CH.SELECT button to select “END”.
The settings are completed if no
operations are performed for several
seconds.
•The display returns to normal.
Remote control unit
•Operate the remote control unit at the “AMP” position.
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to AMP
 
						

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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 only usable when “6.1CH” or “7.1CH” set with quick setup procedure. D.MIX : Compatible with down-mixing.
D:Usable when “6.1CH” or “7.1CH” selected at the Quick Setup procedure. When “6.1CH” selected: SBL preout used (1 channel) for SB. 
When “7.1CH” selected: SBL/SBR preout used (2 channels)
C:Playback signal present or selectable. FLAG : Selected automatically by “DTS ES DISCRETE FLAG”/”MATRIX FLAG”
4:Mode selectable according to parameters PL 
II:Compatible with PL IIprocessing.
For details, see Tables 3 and 4. PL IIx:Compatible with PL IIx processing.
E:No signal or not controllable. NEO:6 : Compatible with DTS NEO:6 processing
2SPEAKER MODE
3SPEAKER MODE
5SPEAKER MODE
DH1
DH2
DH3
BYPASS
DH
STEREO
DIRECT
5CH STEREO
M.CH STEREO
HALL
SURROUND L/RSUB-WOOFER
SP/PREOUT PREOUT
C
C
C
C(H/P ONLY)
C(H/P ONLY)
C(H/P ONLY)
C(H/P ONLY)
C
C
C
D
CE
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
D
CC
C
C
E
C
D
D
D
D
E
E
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
D
CC
C
C
C
C
D
D
D
D
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
C(H/PE)
C(H/PE)
C
D
CE
E
E
E
D
D
D
D
D
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
D
D
Playback signals and surround modes for the various input functions
DVD,TV/AUX1,AUX2
When playing Dolby Digital signalsWhen playing
DTS signals 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/MATRIXE
E
4PL
II4
E
4PL
IIx
E
E
EE
C
E
E
E
E
E
4NEO:6
CFLAGAUTO DECODE DVS
2SPEAKER MODE
3SPEAKER MODE
5SPEAKER MODE
DH1
DH2
DH3
BYPASS
DH
STEREO
DIRECT
5CH STEREO
M.CH STEREO
HALL
When playing PCM signalsWhen playing
analog signals
DVD,TUNER,MD,TAPE
C
C
C
4PL
II4PLII4PLIIC
C
C
E
E
EC
C
C
C
C
C
CD.MIX
CD.MIX
CD.MIX
E
E
EE
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C
E
E
EE
E
4PL
IIE
4NEO:6
4PL
IIx
E
E
E
C
C
C
4PL
II4PLII4PLIIC
C
C
C
C
C Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes
2-channel Multi-channel/EX
Multi-channel/-ES2-channel Fs:96kHz 2-channel
C
E
E
E
E
E
4PL
IIx
E
E
C
C
C
C
C
C
CD.MIX
CD.MIX
CD.MIX
E
E
EE
E
4PL
II4
4NEO:6
4PL
IIx
E
E
E
C
C
C
4PL
II4PLII4PLIIC
C
C
C
C
C