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