Onkyo TX-NR515 instruction manual En-39, Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

■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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