Onkyo TX-NR579 instruction manual Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

■Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode			Description	Input	Speaker
				Source	Layout
Orchestra			Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround	A	CN
			channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural	S
	O r c h e s t r a
			reverberation of a large hall.	D
Unplugged			Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the	F
			front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.	G
	U n p l u g g e d
				H
Studio-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
	S t u d i o – M i x		concert.
TV Logic			This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio,
			surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.
	T V	L o g i c
Game-RPG			In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to
			Orchestra mode.
	G a m e – R P G
Game-Action			In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.
	G a m e – A c t i o n
Game-Rock			In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.
	G a m e – R o c k
Game-Sports			In this mode, reverberation is increased and sound localization decreased
			slightly.
	G a m e – S p o r t s
All Ch Stereo			Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with		XCN
			stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
	A l l C h S t e r e o
Full 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.
	F u l	l M o n o
T-D (Theater-			With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two		ZXC
Dimensional)			or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s		N
			left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much
	T – D		reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with
			little or no natural reverb.

■Listening Modes

Listening Mode		Description	Input	Speaker
			Source	Layout
Pure Audio*1		In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing	A	ZXC
		possible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction.	S	N*2
	P u r e A A u d i o
		A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. (As the video circuitry is	D
		turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output from	F
		HDMI OUT.)	G
Direct		In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound
			H
		processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker
	D i r e c t	distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu
		is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See
		“Advanced Setup” for more details (➔ page 40).
Stereo		Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.		ZXC
				N
	S t e r e o
Mono		Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use
		it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right
	M o n o	channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources
		containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.
Multichannel		This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.	D	XCN
			F
	M u l t i c h

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