Onkyo AVX-280 instruction manual Onkyo-OriginalDSP Listening Modes, Neo 6 Cinema, Neo 6 Music

Listening Mode		Description	Input	Speaker
			Source	Layout
DTS Express		(Continued from the previous page.)	S	XC
			D
	D T S E x p r e s s
DSD*2			D	XC
	D S D
DTS 96/24*3		This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96	D	XC
		kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs
	D T S e 9 6 / 2 4 P P
		that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS Neo:6		This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven	S	XC
		full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a
	N e o : 6 C i n e m a
		very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener.
		• Neo:6 Cinema
	N e o : 6 t M u s i c	Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
		• Neo:6 Music
		Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS,
		DVD).

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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode					Description	Input	Speaker
						Source	Layout
Orchestra					Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels	A	C
					in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large	S
	O r c h e s t			r a
					hall.	D
Unplugged					Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front
					stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.
	U n p l u g g e d
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 concert.
	S t u d i o – M i x
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					Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.
	G a m e – R P G
Game-Action					Use this mode when playing action game discs.
	G a m e – A c t i o n
Game-Rock					Use this mode when playing rock game discs.
	G a m e – R o c k
Game-Sports					Use this mode when playing sports game discs.
	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 stereo sound	A	XC
					from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.	S
	A l l		C h	S t
						D
Full Mono					In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the
						F
					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 or three		ZX
Dimensional)					speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears.		C
					Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend that
	T – D
					you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
	Note
*1		For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used.
*2		AV receiver 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.
*3		Depending on the input source, DTS is used.

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