Onkyo HT-R391, HTS3500 instruction manual En-47, Late Night, Music Optimizer, CinemaFILTER

EX.BASS

■EX.BASS

`Off

`On

EX.BASS is a technology that have developed by experiments and listening tests to reproduce a natural deeper bass. When you turn the mode on, you can get dynamic and deeper presence on your movies and music.

Note

•This setting is not available in either of the following cases:

–A pair of headphones is connected.

–Speakers B is on.

–Speakers A is off.

–Direct listening mode is selected.

–The “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No” (➔ page 40).

Late Night

■Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off

`Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

`High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Note

•The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

•The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

•The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.

Advanced Operations

Music Optimizer

■Music Optimizer

`Off

`On

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. The M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver’s display.

Tip

•Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s MUSIC OPTIMIZER.

Note

•The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals.

•The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected.

•The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

CinemaFILTER

■Cinema Filter

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Multichannel, DTS, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Express.

Note

•The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources.

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