Denon Dht M330dv Operating Instructions

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2Table of Surround Mode Parameters (3)
Surround parameter
2ch Mode SDB/P.EQ
(Default: DEFEAT all OFF)
Analog 2-channel 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
C
C
C
CC
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
CAUTO DECODE DVS
2SPEAKER MODE
3SPEAKER MODE
5SPEAKER MODE
DH1
DH2
DH3
BYPASS
DH
STEREO
DIRECT
5CH STEREO
M.CH STEREO
HALL
Digital 2-channelDH1/2/3/BYPASS
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
C
C
CC
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
C
C
CE
E
C*3 (PL
IIC)
E
C*3 
E
E
E
E
CINEMA only
C*4 (CINEMA)
E
E
E
E
E
E–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
C*6 (Ref.)
C*6 (Ref.)
Wide only
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes
SDB ON DRC ON *1
P.EQ1/2/3C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
C
E
E
E
EC*2
(AUTO ST)
E
E
E
E
CINEMA only
C*4 (CINEMA)
E
E
E
E
E
E–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
C*5 (DH1)
–
–
–
–
–Front ch
Ref./Wide
DH Mode DVS Mode
2Table of Surround Mode Parameters (4)  Details of parameters for “6.1CH”/“7.1CH”
Various playback sources and surround parameter selection for “6.1CH”/“7.1CH”
DTS/DTS-ES
6.1ch setting Surround Mode
DVS: Dolby Virtual Speaker
DH: Dolby Headphone
AUTO STEREO
DTS NEO:6 CINEMA
DTS NEO:6 MUSIC
DOLBY PL
IIx CINEMA
DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC
DOLBY PLIIx GAME
DOLBY DIGITAL EX
DOLBY DIGITAL+PL
IIx C
DOLBY DIGITAL+PLIIx M
DTS SURROUND
DTS SURR. +NEO:6B
C
C
C
C
C
–
–
–
–
–B
E
E
C
C
C
B
E
C
–
–
2channel source Mulch channel source
DTS-ES DISCRETE
DTS-ES MATRIX
7.1ch setting7.1ch setting
–
––
––
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
B
C Presence/absence of signals and controllability in the various modes
PCM
6.1/7.1 settingAnalog
6.1/7.1 setting6.1ch setting
B
C
C
C
C
C
–
–
–
–
–
–
–C
B
C
–
––
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
B
C
C*FLAG
C*FLAG
DOLBY DIGITAL/D.D. EX
B
E
E
C
C
C
C*FLAG
C*FLAG –
–
:Mode only usable when “5.1CH” set with quick setup procedure..B:Factory defaults when “6.1CH” or “7.1CH” set with quick setup procedure.
:Mode only usable when “6.1CH” or “7.1CH” set with quick setup procedure..
C:Playback signal present or selectable.. *FLAG: Selected automatically by “DTS ES DISCRETE FLAG”/”MATRIX FLAG”
E:Playback signal absent or not selectable. – : Not applicable.
( ) : Factory defaults of parameters.
*1 : Only selectable for Dolby and DTS DRC (dynamic range compression) compatible [discs]
*2 : Auto stereo, DOLBY PLII cinema, PLII music and PLII game selectable.
DTS NEO:6 cinema and NEO:6 music also selectable for PCM sources (other than [those with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz])
*3 : DOLBY PLII cinema, PLII music, PLII game, DTS NEO:6 cinema and NEO:6 music selectable.
*4 : Cinema (DOLBY PLII cinema) and music (PLII music) selectable.
*5 : DH1, DH2, DH3 and “BYPASS” selectable.
*6 : “Reference” and “Wide” selectable.
*7 : “MAIN” (main audio), “SUB” (sub audio) and “MAIN/SUB” selectable.
 
						

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11LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1Select the FUNCTION “TUNER”.
2Select “FM” or “AM”.
•The selected “FM AUTO”, “FM MONO” or “AM” is
displayed. 
•When using the remote control, the mode button is used to
select FM AUTO and MONO.
3Adjust the receiving frequency. 
•When a station is received, the “TUNED” indication will
light.
NOTE:
A humming sound may be heard when using a TV nearby while
receiving AM programs. If this happens, move the system as far
from the TV as possible.
Auto tuning
•When one of the Tuning +/– button is pressed, the frequency
changes in steps of 50 kHz in the FM band, 9 kHz in the AM
band.
•If one of the Tuning +/– button is held for over 1 second, the
frequency continues to change when the button is released
(auto tuning) and stops when a station is tuned in.Tuning will not
stop at stations whose reception is poor.
•To stop the auto tuning function, press the Tuning +/– button
once.
FM Stereo Reception
•When a program being broadcast in “FM AUTO” is received,
the “ST” indicator lights and the program is received in stereo.
•If reception is poor and there is much noise in the stereo signals,
press the BAND or MODE button to set the FM MONO mode.
(1) Tuning
Example:  Tuning in FM/AM stations
2, 3
2 1
Main unit Remote control unit
Main unit Remote control unit
1 2 2
3
Main unit Remote control unit
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to TUNER
 
						

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(2) Presetting stations (remote control unit only)
2A total of 40 stations (including both FM and AM stations) can be preset.
2Preset stations using the including remote control unit.
1Tune in the station you want to preset.
PF-- M  52 9. M0
2, 3
3
2Press the MEMO button.
Remote control unit
PF01 M  52 9. M0
3Use the“+” and “–” preset buttons to select the preset
number then press the MEMO button again to store that
station at the selected number. (The number can also be
specified directly using the +10 and 0 to 9 buttons on the
numeric keypad.)
+
-
CH
Remote control unit
PF01 M  52 9. M0
\
PF03 M  52 9. M0
Remote control unit
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to TUNER
(3) Auto tuner presets (remote control unit only)
Use this to automatically search for FM broadcasts and store up to 40 stations at preset channels 1 to 40.
NOTE:
•If an FM station cannot be preset automatically due to poor reception, use the “Manual tuning” operation to tune in the station, then preset it
using the manual “Preset memory” operation.
1
1Press the MEMORY button for more
than 2 second.
Up to 40 of the best received stations in
your area will be stored automatically.
Then you can select each stations
easily.
Remote control unit
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to TUNER
 
						

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(4) Listening to preset stations (remote control unit only)
Example:  Listening to the station preset at number P03 (This operation is only possible from the remote control unit.)
1Use the “+” and “–” preset buttons to select preset number
“3” or press the “3” button on the numeric keypad to display
preset number “P03”.
+
-
CH
Remote control unit
1
1
The preset buttons on the remote control unit (TUNER CH “+” and
“–”) can be used at any time.
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to TUNER
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
News
Affairs
Information
Sports
Education
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening
Light Classical
Serious Classical
Other Music
Weather &
Meteorological
Finance
Children’s
Progs
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Travel & Touring
Leisure &
Hobby
Jazz Music
Country Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
(5) RDS (Radio Data System)
RDS (works only on the FM band) is a broadcasting service which allows station to send additional information along with the regular radio program
signal. 
The following three types of RDS information can be received on this unit:
2Program Type (PTY) 
PTY identifies the type of RDS program.
The program types and their displays are as follows:
2Traffic Program (TP)
TP identifies programs that carry traffic announcements.
This allows you to easily find out the latest traffic conditions in your area before you leaving home. 
2Radio Text (RT)
RT allows the RDS station to send text messages that appear on the display.
NOTE: The operations described below using the RDS, PTY and RT buttons will not function in areas in which there are no RDS broadcasts.
 
						

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(6) RDS search
Use this function to automatically tune to FM stations that provide RDS service.
1Set the band to “FM”.
2Press the RDS button until “RDS”
appears on the display.
Remote control unit
Remote control unit
3Press the TUNING + (UP) or – (DOWN)
button to automatically begin the RDS
search operation.
Remote control unit
4When a broadcast station is found, that station’s name
appears on the display.
•If no RDS station is found when all the frequencies are searched,
“NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
2
3 1
Set the remote
control selector
switches 
Switch1 to DVD
Switch2 to TUNER
•If no station broadcasting the designated program type is found
when all the frequencies are searched, “NO PROGRAMME” is
displayed.
(7) PTY search
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting a designated program type (PTY).
For a description of each program type, refer to “Program Type (PTY)”.
1Set the band to “FM”.
2Press the RDS button until “PTY”
appears on the display.Remote control unit
Remote control unit
3Watching the display, press the PTY
button to call out the desired program
type.
Remote control unit
4Press the TUNING + (UP) or – (DOWN)
button to automatically begin the PTY
search operation.
Remote control unit
5The station name is displayed on the display after searching
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•If no TP station is found when all the frequencies are searched,
“NO PROGRAMME” is displayed.
(8) TP search
Use this function to find RDS stations broadcasting traffic program (TP stations).
1Set the band to “FM”.
2Press the RDS button until “TP”
appears on the display.Remote control unit
Remote control unit
3Press the TUNING + (UP) or – (DOWN)
button TP search begins.
Remote control unit
4The station name is displayed on the display after searching
stops. 
•When the RT mode is turned on while an RDS radio station not
offering an RT service is tuned in, “NO TEXT” is displayed on the
display, then the mode automatically switches to the PS mode.
•In the same way, the mode automatically switches to the PS mode
when the RT service is finished. In this case, the mode
automatically switches from the PS mode back to the RT mode
when an RT broadcast is resumed.
•The RT mode cannot be set in the AM band or for FM stations not
offering RDS broadcasts.
•To turn the RT mode off, press the RT button and switch to the
desired display mode. (Refer to page 18.)
(9) RT (Radio Text)
“RT” appears on the display when radio text data is received.
1To turn the RT mode on, press the RT
button on the remote control unit until
the RT indicator is lit. 
2When the station currently tuned in is offering a radio text
message service, the message scrolls on the display.
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12EXPANDING TO A 6.1- OR 7.1-CHANNEL SYSTEM
•The DHT-M330DV is equipped with a decoder function allowing 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, etc.),
as well as PRE OUT connectors for surround back channels (SBL and SBR).
•The DHT-M330DV is also equipped with a pre-out connector for a subwoofer channel, so the system can be improved using a commercially
available superwoofer with built-in amplifier. (Signals are constantly output from the subwoofer pre-out connector.)
•A separately sold stereo amplifier and surround back speaker systems can be used in combination with the DHT-M330DV to create a 6.1- or
7.1-channel surround system.
(1) Connections for a 6.1- or 7.1-channel system
When using a commercially available amplifier and speakers
•Use the front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right channels with DHT-M330DV connections.
•For a 6.1-channel system, use the AVR-M330’s SBL PRE OUT connector to connect the amplifier and one surround back speaker.
•For a 7.1-channel system, use the AVR-M330’s SBL and SBR PRE OUT connectors to connect the amplifier and two surround back speakers.
(2) 6.1- or 7.1-channel speakers system layout
Basic system layout
•This is an example of a basic system layout using eight speaker systems and a TV.
Subwoofer Center speaker system
Surround speaker systems Front speaker systems
Set these at the sides of the TV or screen with
their front surfaces as flush with the front of
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(3) 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround playback
zChanging the Quick Setup settings
At “SPEAKER SETUP” under “Quick Setup procedure” (page 27), select the configuration to be used, “6.1CH” or “7.1CH”.
xChecking and adjusting the playback level using test tones
Before playing, use test tones to check and adjust the playback level of the different speakers. (Page 33)
•Depending on the 6.1/7.1-channel setting, the surround back channel is also displayed and can be set.
cSetting the delay time (distance setting)
Set the distance from the different speakers at “(6) Setting the speaker distance” (Page 39) under “10 SURROUND PLAYBACK” (page 33). 
•Depending on the 6.1/7.1-channel setting, the surround back channel is also displayed and can be set.
vSurround playback in the auto decode mode
When set for 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback, the signals can be decoded and played in the Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Dolby Pro Logic IIx
modes.
•At “1 Dolby Digital and DTS surround playback” on page 34, Dolby Digital and multi-channel sources are played in 6.1 or 7.1 channels in the
Dolby Digital EX or Dolby ProLogic 
IIx mode.
DTS sources are played in 6.1 or 7.1 channels in the DTS-ES or Neo:6 mode.
•For 2-channel sources: Instead of  PL
IIat “2 channel mode setting” on page 35 - PLIIx surround parameter.
•When Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES sources are played, “ EX” or “DTS-ES” is displayed and the source is played in 6.1 or 7.1 channels.
•For Dolby Pro Logic 
IIx decoding, “ PLIIx” is also displayed and the signals are played in 6.1 or 7.1 channels.
•For DTS Neo:6 decoding, “Neo:6” is displayed.
•For playback sources and surround modes, see “Table of Surround Mode Parameters” on pages 40 and 41.
The playing mode for the different sources can be selected using the surround parameters. (See below.)
•Dolby Digital EX
For 6.1 channels: Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital + PLL 
IIx Music
For 7.1 channels: Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital + PLL IIx Cinema, Dolby Digital+PLIIx Music
•DTS
For 6.1/7.1 channels: DTS surround, DTS+NEO:6
•DTS-ES
For 6.1/7.1 channels: none (fixed to DTS discrete or DTS-ES matrix depending on plug)
•Analog, digital (PCM, Dolby Digital, AAC) 2-channel sources
For 6.1/7.1 channels: Auto stereo, PLIIx Cinema, PL
IIx Music, PLIIx Game
For analog and PCM 2-channel sources, DTS-NEO:6 Cinema and DTS-NEO:6 Music can also be used.
 
						

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Surround
The AVR-M330 is equipped with a digital signal processing circuit that lets you play program sources in the surround mode to achieve the same
sense of presence as in a movie theater.
Dolby Surround
(1) Dolby Digital 
Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby Digital consists of up to “5.1” channels - front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively
reserved for additional deep bass sound effects (the Low Frequency Effects – LFE – channel, also called the “.1” channel, containing bass
frequencies of up to 120 Hz). 
Unlike the analog Dolby Pro Logic format, Dolby Digital’s main channels can all contain full range sound information, from the lowest bass, up
to the highest frequencies – 22 kHz. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging, and Dolby
Digital offers tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds, free from noise and distortion. 
2Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Comparison of home surround systems Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic
No. recorded channels (elements) 5.1 ch 2 ch
No. playback channels 5.1 ch 4 ch
Playback channels (max.) L, R, C, SL, SR, SW L, R, C, S (SW - recommended)
Audio processingDigital discrete processing 
Dolby Digital encoding/decodingAnalog matrix processing Dolby Surround
High frequency playback limit of surround
channel20 kHz 7 kHz
2Dolby Digital compatible media and playback methods
Marks indicating Dolby Digital compatibility:  .
The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.
LD (VDP)Coaxial Dolby Digital RF output jack    1Set the input mode to “AUTO”.
(Page 30)
DVDOptical or coaxial digital output 
(same as for PCM)    2
Set the input mode to “AUTO”.
(Page 30)
Others
(satellite broadcasts, CATV, etc.)Optical or coaxial digital output 
(same as for PCM)Set the input mode to “AUTO”.
(Page 30) Media Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method (reference page)
1Please use a commercially available adapter when connecting the Dolby Digital RF output jack of the LD player to the digital input jack.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the adapter when making connection.
2Some DVD digital outputs have the function of switching the Dolby Digital signal output method between “bit stream” and “(convert to)
PCM”. When playing in Dolby Digital surround on the AVR-M330, switch the DVD player’s output mode to “bit stream”. In some cases
players are equipped with both “bit stream + PCM” and “PCM only” digital outputs. In this case connect the “bit stream + PCM” jacks
to the AVR-M330.
(2)Dolby Pro Logic IIx •Dolby Pro Logic IIx furthers the matrix decoding technology of Dolby Pro Logic IIto decode audio signals recorded on two
channels into up to 7.1 playback channels, including the surround back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-channel
sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels.
The mode can be selected according to the source. The Music mode is best suited for playing music, the Cinema mode
for playing movies, and the Game mode for playing games. The Game mode can only be used with 2-channel audio
sources.
(3) Dolby Pro Logic II
•Dolby Pro Logic IIis a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and
offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.
•Dolby Pro Logic IIcan be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels
(front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.
•Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic IIoffers a wider
band range (20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater).  In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the
same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but Dolby Pro Logic IIthey are played as stereo signals.
•Various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so it is possible to achieve optimum decoding .
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DTS Digital Surround
Digital Theater Surround (also called simply DTS) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems.
DTS offers the same “5.1” playback channels as Dolby Digital (front left, front right and center, surround left and surround right) as well as the
stereo 2-channel mode. The signals for the different channels are fully independent, eliminating the risk of deterioration of sound quality due to
interference between signals, crosstalk, etc.
DTS features a relatively higher bit rate as compared to Dolby Digital (1234 kbps for CDs and LDs, 1536 kbps for DVDs) so it operates with a
relatively low compression rate. Because of this the amount of data is great, and when DTS playback is used in movie theaters, a separate CD-
ROM synchronized with the film is played.
With LDs and DVDs, there is of course no need for an extra disc; the pictures and sound can be recorded simultaneously on the same disc, so
the discs can be handled in the same way as discs with other formats.
There are also music CDs recorded in DTS. These CDs include 5.1-channel surround signals (compared to two channels on current CDs). They do
not include picture data, but they offer surround playback on CD players that are equipped with digital outputs (PCM type digital output required).
DTS surround track playback offers the same intricate, grand sound as in a movie theater, right in your own listening room.
2DTS compatible media and playback methods
Marks indicating DTS compatibility:  and  .
The following are general examples. Also refer to the player’s operating instructions.
CDOptical or coaxial digital output 
(same as for PCM)    2Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 30). 
Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.    1
LD (VDP)Optical or coaxial digital output 
(same as for PCM)    2Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 30). 
Never set the mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM”.    1
DVDOptical or coaxial digital output 
(same as for PCM)    3Set the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” (page 30). Media Dolby Digital output jacks Playback method (reference page)
1DTS signals are recorded in the same way on CDs and LDs as PCM signals. Because of this, the un-decoded DTS signals are output as
random “hissy” noise from the CD or LD player’s analog outputs. If this noise is played with the amplifier set at a very high volume, it may
possibly cause damage to the speakers. To avoid this, be sure to switch the input mode to “AUTO” or “DTS” before playing CDs or LDs
recorded in DTS. Also, never switch the input mode to “ANALOG” or “PCM” during playback. The same holds true when playing CDs or
LDs on a DVD player or LD/DVD compatible player. For DVDs, the DTS signals are recorded in a special way so this problem does not occur.
2The signals provided at the digital outputs of a CD or LD player may undergo some sort of internal signal processing (output level
adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, etc.). In this case the DTS-encoded signals may be processed erroneously, in which case they
cannot be decoded by the AVR-M330, or may only produce noise. Before playing DTS signals for the first time, turn down the master
volume to a low level, start playing the DTS disc, then check whether the DTS indicator on the AVR-M330 (see page 31) lights before
turning up the master volume.
3A DVD player with DTS-compatible digital output is required to play DTS DVDs. A DTS Digital Output logo is featured on the front panel of
compatible DVD players. Recent DENON DVD player models feature DTS-compatible digital output – consult the player’s owner’s manual
for information on configuring the digital output for DTS playback of DTS-encoded DVDs.
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U.S. PAT. NO’S. 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 AND OTHER U.S. AND WORLD–WIDE PATENTS ISSUED
AND PENDING.
“DTS”, “DTS–ES”, AND “Neo:6” ARE TRADEMARKS OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC.  © 1996, 2003 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS,
INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Sources recorded in Dolby Surround
These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround
encoding technology.
Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and Video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well
as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV.
Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic IImakes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback.  The signals can also be
played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.
There are two types of DVD Dolby surround recording signals.
q2-channel PCM stereo signals
w2-channel Dolby Digital signals
When either of these signals is input to the AVR-M330, the surround mode is automatically set to Dolby Pro Logic IIwhen the “AUTO
DECODE” mode is selected.
2Sources recorded in Dolby Surround are indicated with the logo mark shown below.
Dolby Surround support mark: