Onkyo HT-S3100 Using the Listening Modes, About the Listening Modes, Onkyo Original DSP Modes

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Using the Listening Modes—Continued

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.

This illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode.

Front left

Center

Front right

 

 

 

 

Subwoofer

 

 

 

 

Surround

 

Surround

 

left

 

right

Direct

The selected input source is output directly 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

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 Movie

Use this mode with DVDs and vid- eos that bear the Dolby Surround

logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.

Dolby Pro Logic II Game

Use this mode when playing game discs.

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 sur- round 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 and CDs that bear the DTS logo.

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This mode provides 5.1-channel playback from 2-chan- nel sources. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with excellent separation. There are two modes of operation: Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening to music.

Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 5.1-channel surround sound sources. Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV shows that feature stereo sound.

Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conven- tional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs.

Onkyo Original DSP Modes

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.

Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music. The surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition, 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 shows produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices.

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area.

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the music sounds the same regardless of where you are.

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Contents HT-S3100 HT-S3105 Important Safety Instructions AvisFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower Placement Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions Using Close to a TV or ComputerHTP-360 Speaker Package North American and Asian model FeaturesHT-R340 AV Receiver HTP-318 Speaker Package European modelContents Package ContentsPackage Contents Front & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels DisplayRear Panel Voltage Selector only some modelsSpeaker terminals Speaker PackageRear Keyhole slotsReceiver Mode Remote ControllerHow to Use the Remote Controller Remote Controller DVD Mode CD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, pressMD, & CDR Mode CDRPlaylist / buttons HDD ModeAlbum +/- button MENU, ENTER, and Up and Down / buttonsStop button Tape ModePlay button Reverse Play buttonInstalling the Batteries Before Using the AV receiverSetting the Voltage Selector on some models Using the Remote ControllerSpeaker Set B Sub Room Speaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Connecting Speaker Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Wall Mounting Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Speaker Mounts/Brackets Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Other ModelsConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Both Audio & Video Video Connection FormatsConnecting a DVD Player Video Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TVAudio Connection Multichannel Audio ConnectionVideo Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a VCRConnecting a VCR for Playback Video Connection Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceConnecting a VCR for Recording RF OUT Connecting a CD Player or Turntable CD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono PreampIf Your iPod Supports Video Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock for the iPodNot all iPods output video If Your iPod Doesn’t Support VideoConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Auto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Testing the speakersTurning On Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsChanging the Input Display First Time SetupAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources Basic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel InputPlaying Your AV Components AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioDeleting Presets Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Selecting Preset StationsProgram Types Used in Europe PTY Using RDS European models onlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Adjusting the Bass & Treble Using HeadphonesSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerUsing the OptiResponse Equalizer Muting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Set B Adjusting Speaker LevelsHeadphones Multichannel DVD InputRecording from Different AV Sources RecordingRecording the Input Source Selecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSurround button remote controller only Onkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes DTSInput Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Using the CinemaFILTER Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Plii Music Mode SettingsSpeaker Distance Advanced SetupAdvanced Speaker Settings Advanced Setup Speaker LevelsSelected, use the Left and Right While the Subwoofer setting isSpeaker Configuration Buttons to select Yes orCrossover Frequency Double BassDigital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Remote controller doesn’t work?AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Can’t control other components?Troubleshooting Video Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner SectionSpecifications 1ch Home Theater Speaker PackageOnkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo China Limited
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