Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music, this

A

CN

 

 

 

 

mode emphasizes the surround channels in

S

 

 

O r c h e s t r a

 

 

 

 

order to widen the stereo image, and

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

simulates the natural reverberation of a large

F

 

 

 

 

 

hall.

G

 

Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo

 

 

 

U n p l u g g e d

 

 

 

 

 

image, giving the impression of being right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in front of the stage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Studio-Mix

Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to

 

 

 

 

 

 

music in this mode creates a lively sound

 

 

 

S t u d i o – M i x

 

 

 

 

 

field with a powerful acoustic image, like

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

being at a club or rock concert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Logic

This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

shows produced in a TV studio, surround

 

 

 

T V

L o g i c

 

 

 

 

 

effects to the entire sound, and clarity to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game-RPG

In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel

 

 

 

 

 

 

with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra

 

 

 

G a m e – R P G

 

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode fills

 

XCN

 

 

 

 

the entire listening area with stereo sound

 

 

 

A l l C h S t e r e o

 

 

 

 

 

from the front, surround, and surround back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the

 

 

 

F u l

l M o n o

 

 

 

 

 

same regardless of where you are within the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

listening room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning On & Basic Operations

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

T-D (Theater-

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual

A

ZXC

Dimensional)

surround sound even with only two or three

S

N

 

 

speakers. This works by controlling how

D

 

 

T – D

 

 

 

 

 

sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears.

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good results may not be possible if there’s

 

 

 

 

too much reverb, so we recommend that you

G

 

 

 

 

use this mode in an environment with little

H

 

 

 

 

or no natural reverb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HT-RC460 specifications

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