Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Orchestra

Suitable for classical or operatic music, this

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cnm

 

 

 

mode emphasizes the surround channels in

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v

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning On & Basic Operations

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

All Ch Stereo

Ideal for background music, this mode fills

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the entire listening area with stereo sound

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A l l C h S t e r e o

 

 

 

from the front, surround, and surround back

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speakers.

F

 

Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same

 

G

 

 

 

sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the

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F u l l M o n o

 

 

 

 

 

same regardless of where you are within the

 

 

 

 

 

listening room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-D (Theater-

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual

 

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Dimensional)

surround sound even with only two or three

 

nmv

 

 

 

speakers. This works by controlling how

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T – D

 

 

 

 

 

sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good results may not be possible if there’s

 

 

 

 

 

too much reverb, so we recommend that you

 

 

 

 

 

use this mode in an environment with little

 

 

 

 

 

or no natural reverb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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