Onkyo TX-NR747 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
Using the Listening Modes
En-17
¼DTS 96/24
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24.
With 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, it provides
superior fidelity.
Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes
DTS.
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
¼DTS Express
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS
Express.
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
¼DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio.
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
¼DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD
Master Audio
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
¼DTS Neo:6
This mode expands any 2 ch source for 5.1 ch multichannel
surround playback. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels,
with great independence between the channels. There
are two variants for this mode: one ideal for movies and
another ideal for music.
Neo:6 Cinema: Use this mode with any 2 ch movie.
Neo:6 Music: Use this mode with any 2 ch music
source.
¼DTS Neural:X
Neural:X enables upmixing of legacy content such as
mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1ch to many higher speaker count
including the layout using elevated channels set for DTS:X
playback.
¼DTS:X
This mode is for use with DTS sources. DTS:X is DTS's
next-generation object-based surround sound technology
that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening
experience to your living room.
¼ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete sources and
enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using back channel.
Completely discrete seven channels will improve spatial
imaging and enable 360-degree sound localization
producing a sound crossing between the surround
channels.
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
Use on the DVD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the
software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.
¼ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack and
enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using matrix-encoded
back channel.
This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
Use on the CD, DVD or LD with DTS ES logo,
particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
¼Full Mono
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono,
so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you
are within the listening room.
¼Game-Action
In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis
on bass.
¼Game-Rock
In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten
live feel.
¼Game-RPG
In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar
atmosphere to Orchestra mode.
¼Game-Sports
Suitable for audio source with much reverberation.
¼Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks
in two different languages recorded in the left and right
channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or
other sources containing multiplexed audio.
¼Multich (Multichannel)
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in PCM
multichannel.
¼Orchestra
Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a
large hall.
¼Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian
models)
This mode reproduces the original sound accurately. Since
the audio from the input source is output without surround
sound processing and the display and video circuitry are
turned off, possible noise sources are minimized for a
realistic audio reproduction.
This mode cannot be selected when Zone 2 is
active. Activating Zone 2 when this mode is selected
automatically switches to the Direct listening mode.
¼Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer.
¼Studio-Mix
Suitable for rock or 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.
¼T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
listener’s left and right ears.