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	cnm
				channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural rever-	S
	O r c h e s t r a				S
	O r c h e s t r a			beration of a large hall.	D
				beration of a large hall.

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				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	H
				lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock
	S t u d i o – M i x
	S t u d i o – M i x			concert.
				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
	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			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			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 ste-		xcn
				reo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.		m
	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
	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 or		zxc
Dimensional)				three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left		nm
				and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb,		nm

	T – D
	T – D			so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no

				natural reverb.

	Note
*1		If you turn Zone 2 on during the Pure Audio listening mode, the previous listening mode will be selected.
*2		Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.
*3		Surround back and front wide speakers are not supported.
*4		Front wide speakers are not supported.
*5		Front high and front wide speakers are not supported.
*6		For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system.
*7		AV controller can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better
		sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM.
*8		DTS is used depending on the configuration of the AV controller (e.g., Audyssey Dynamic EQ® is on).
*9		If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.

*10 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied: a. Center speaker is connected to the power amplifier.

b. Either of front high or front wide speakers is connected to the power amplifier.

• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.

Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

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Unplugged

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

Game-RPG

Game-Sports

All Ch Stereo

Full Mono

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