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Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Neo:6

 

 

 

 

This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that fully envelops the listener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Neo:6 Cinema

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N e o : 6

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Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Neo:6 Music

 

 

 

N e o : 6

M u s i c

 

Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHS, DVD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Neo:6

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N e o : 6

 

 

 

This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audyssey DSX*8

• Audyssey DSX

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Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve

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surround impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX adds only

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height channels in this deployment. The pair of Height channels reproduce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

important acoustical and perceptual cues, which greatly enhance the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround experience. In addition to these new Height channels,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audyssey DSX applies Surround Envelopment Processing to enhance the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

blend between the front and surround channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie + Audyssey DSX

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• Dolby Pro Logic II Music + Audyssey DSX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby Pro Logic II Game + Audyssey DSX

 

 

 

P L

M u s i c

D S X

 

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II and Audyssey DSX modes can be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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G a m e

D S X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

(North American models) This listening mode is not available. (Chinese models) Pure Audio cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active.

Besides, if you activate Zone 2 while Pure Audio is selected, the listening mode will automatically switch to Direct. When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, the corresponding speakers output the sound.

If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.

For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system.

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.

If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.

This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:

Center speaker is connected.

Front high speakers is connected.

The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.

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Onkyo HT-RC360 instruction manual Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo6, Audyssey DSX *8

HT-RC360 specifications

The Onkyo HT-RC360 is a versatile home theater receiver that has garnered attention for its impressive features and solid performance. Designed to elevate the home entertainment experience, this receiver combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functionality.

One of the standout features of the HT-RC360 is its support for high-definition audio formats. It is equipped with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, allowing users to enjoy lossless surround sound that delivers a cinema-like experience from the comfort of their own homes. This ensures that every detail of the audio is preserved, making movies, music, and video games come to life with clarity and depth.

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