Speaker Layout

The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the speaker setup (page 31).

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a Front speakers

 

 

 

 

b Center speaker

 

 

 

 

c Subwoofer

 

 

 

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d Surround speakers

 

 

 

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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Orchestra*1

Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels

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in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large

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O r c h e s t r a

 

 

 

 

 

 

hall.

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Unplugged*1

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front

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stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

 

 

 

U n p l u g g e d

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio-Mix*1

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*1

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

 

 

 

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L o g i c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-RPG*1

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*1

In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.

 

 

 

G a m e – A c t i o n

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-Rock*1

In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.

 

 

 

G a m e – R o c k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-Sports*1

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 stereo sound

 

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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 or three

 

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Dimensional)*1

speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right

 

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ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening Modes

 

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

 

Direct

In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound

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processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance

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D i r e c t

 

 

 

 

settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V

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Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See “Advanced Setup” for more

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details (page 29).

 

 

 

Stereo

Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 channels of some movies.

 

 

 

 

M o n o

 

 

 

 

 

 

It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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karaoke DVDs.

 

 

 

 

 

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Onkyo HT-RC330 instruction manual Speaker Layout, Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

HT-RC330 specifications

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