Audio Adjust

3-9. THX Setup

Select this Setup THX listening modes; the one that is currently set is the one that is modified. The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below.

 

 

Parameter

Setting

 

 

 

Initial value

 

 

 

 

a

RE-EQ (THX)

Off, On

On

 

 

 

 

b

Decoder (Analog/PCM)

PL II, Neo:6

PL II

 

 

 

 

c

THX Surround

Off, On

Auto

 

(Dolby D)

 

 

 

 

 

 

a) Re-EQ

Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment.

This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”

This parameter is only enabled for the THX listening mode. Also, this is set to “On” when the TX-DS797 is turned on.

b) Decoder

Select the decoding mode for THX processes.

PL II: Select for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie.

Neo:6: Select for DTS Neo:6 Cinema.

c) THX Surround EX (Dolby D)

This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back speaker is connected.

Auto: Automatically outputs signals with EX-identifying signals using THX Surround EX.

On: Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers.

Off: Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers.

3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. 3-14. 3-15.

Mono Movie Setup/Enhanced 7 Setup/Orchestra Setup/ Unplugged Setup/Studio-Mix Setup/TV Logic Setup

When you set the parameters of this sub-menu and select Mono Movie, Enhanced 7, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, or TV Logic as the listening mode, the set parameters become enabled.

 

 

Parameter

Setting

 

 

 

Initial value

 

 

 

 

a

Front Effect

Off, On

On

 

 

 

 

b

Reverb Level

Low, Middle, High

Middle

 

 

 

 

c

Rever Time

Short, Middle, Long

Middle

 

 

 

 

a) Front Effect

Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation. When you play these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP, creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or presence. In this case, set this setting to “Off.” No reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front channels, so the sound source is be played as it is without any further reverberation.

b) Reverb Level

This parameter allows you to adjust the depth of acoustic reverberation to match the playback source material, the acoustics of your room, and such other factors.

Select from the three settings “Low,” “Middle,” and “High.”

c) Reverb Time

Adjust the reverb time to match the source being played back and the acoustics of the room. Select from the three settings “Short,” “Middle,” and “Long.”

Relationship between listening mode and parameter

Parameter

Tone

Subwoofer

Re-EQ

Surround

Upsamp

LATE

LFE

Front

Reverb

Reverb

 

Control

 

 

Speakers

ling

NIGHT

Level

Effect

Level

Time

Listening mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

●

●

●

 

●

 

 

 

 

 

Mono

●

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Theater-Dimensional

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

●

●

● *1

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

●

●

●

●

 

●

●

 

 

 

DTS Neo:6

●

●

● *1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS

●

●

●

●

 

 

●

 

 

 

DTS-ES Discrete

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

 

 

 

DTS-ES Matrix

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

 

 

 

THX Cinema(PLII)

 

●

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Cinema(Neo:6)

 

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Surround EX

 

●

●

 

 

 

●

 

 

 

DTS-ES THX Cinema

 

●

●

 

 

 

●

 

 

 

Mono Movie

●

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

●

●

Enhanced 7

●

●

●

 

 

 

 

●

●

●

Orchestra

●

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

●

●

Unplugged

●

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

●

●

Studio-Mix

●

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

●

●

TV Logic

●

●

●

●

 

 

 

●

●

●

All CH Stereo

●

●

●

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surround given here refers to basic surround modes and consists of Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. *1 Enabled for Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and DTS Neo:6 Cinema input sources.

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TX-DS797 specifications

The Onkyo TX-DS797 is an iconic AV receiver that has left a lasting impression on home theater enthusiasts since its release. Known for its robust performance and extensive feature set, this receiver is designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience that can elevate any entertainment setup.

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The TX-DS797 is equipped with multiple inputs and outputs, allowing for extensive connectivity options. It includes six composite video inputs, three S-video inputs, and two component video inputs, making it easy to connect various devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles, and satellite receivers. Additionally, the receiver features a built-in AM/FM tuner and supports recording outputs, giving users the flexibility to manage their media.

In terms of audio processing, the TX-DS797 boasts a 24-bit/192 kHz DAC, ensuring high-fidelity audio playback. The receiver also supports various audio codecs, providing users with a diverse listening experience that caters to different preferences. The inclusion of the Onkyo’s proprietary DSP (Digital Signal Processing) allows for accurate simulation of different sound environments, enhancing the immersion during movie watching and music listening.

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