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Basic Operation
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About the Listening Modes
With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro-
grams, the AV receiver can transform your home listen-
ing room into a movie theater or concert hall.
Direct
The selected input source is output by the front left and
right speakers only, with minimal processing for a pure
sound.
Stereo
The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal
and output by the front left and right speakers and the
subwoofer.
Mono or
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks
recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source
with multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Use this mode with DVDs and vid-
eos that bear the Dolby Surround
logo or TV programs that feature Dolby Surround. You
can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV pro-
grams and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix
from the 2-channel stereo.
Dolby Pro Logic II has three modes of operation; Movie
mode for movies, Music mode for listening to music and
Game mode for use with games consoles with 2-channel
stereo outputs.
Dolby Digital
With this format you can experience the
same superb sound that you get at a movie
theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that
bear the Dolby Digital logo.
DTS
This digital surround format offers a surround
sound experience with exceptional fidelity. It
uses compressed digital audio data, with six
discrete channels (5.1), and the ability to handle large
amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the
original. DTS provides very high-quality sound. You’ll
need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy
DTS material. Use this mode with DVDs, LDs, or CDs
that bear the DTS logo.
DTS 96/24
This mode provides higher audio quality.
Use it with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear
the DTS 96/24 logo.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Orchestra or
Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center
speaker is turned off and the surround channels are
emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addi-
tion, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
Unplugged
Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz
music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simu-
lates the stage-front experience.
Studio-Mix
Suitable for rock and pop music. Listening to music in
this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful
acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
TV Logic
Adds realistic acoustics to TV programs produced in a
TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the
entire sound and adds clarity to voices.
Enhance
This mode is ideal for enjoying music programs or TV
sports programs. It provides a natural surround sound
with movement in the surround speakers, creating a
sound with a live feeling to it.
Mono Movie
This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other
mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the sound
as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the
other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music. The front and surround
channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listen-
ing area.
Full Mono
In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the
music sounds the same regardless of where you are.
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) or
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround
sound even with only two or three speakers. This works
by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and
right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
The AV receiver’s surround indicators show which
speakers are active in each listening mode.
Front left Center Front right
Subwoofer
Surround
right
Surround
left