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Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

Dolby Pro Logic IIx*8

Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

source for 7.1-channel playback. It provides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a very natural and seamless surround-sound

 

 

 

P L

M o v i e

 

 

 

 

 

experience that fully envelops the listener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As well as music and movies, video games

 

 

 

P L

M u s i c

 

 

 

 

 

can also benefit from the dramatic spatial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effects and vivid imaging.

 

 

 

P L

G a m e

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re not using any surround back

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XCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used

 

 

 

P L

x

M o v i e

 

 

 

 

 

instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Movie

 

 

 

P L

x

M u s i c

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV,

 

 

 

P L

x G a m e

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with video games, especially

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Movie

D

V

 

 

 

 

 

• Dolby PLIIx Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

modes to expand 5.1-channel sources for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1-channel playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to

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B

Height

 

 

more effectively use existing program

D

 

 

 

 

 

material when height channel speaker

F

 

 

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z

H e i g h t

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic IIz

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height can be used to upmix a variety of

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources from movies and music, but are

H

 

 

 

 

 

 

particularly well-suited to upmix game

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby EX

These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for

D

V

 

 

 

 

 

6.1/7.1-channel playback. They’re especially

H

 

 

D o l b y

E X

 

 

 

 

suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a matrix-encoded surround back channel.

 

 

 

D o l b y

D E X

 

 

 

 

 

The additional channel adds an extra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dimension and provides an enveloping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround sound experience, perfect for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotating and fly-by sound effects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turning On & Basic Operations

Listening Mode

Description

Input

Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

Source

Layout

DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2-channel source for

 

 

 

 

 

 

up to 7.1-channel playback. It uses seven

 

 

 

 

 

 

full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding

 

 

 

 

 

 

for matrix-encoded material, providing a

 

 

 

 

 

 

very natural and seamless surround sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

experience that fully envelops the listener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema

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XCN

 

N e o : 6 C i n e m a

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV, DVD, VHS).

 

 

 

N e o : 6 M u s i c

 

 

 

 

 

 

• DTS Neo:6 Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this mode with any stereo music source

 

 

 

 

 

 

(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• DTS Neo:6

D

V

 

N e o : 6

 

 

 

 

This mode uses DTS Neo:6 to expand 5.1-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

(North American and Taiwanese models) This listening mode is not available. Pure Audio cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active.

Besides, if you activate Zone 2 while Pure Audio is selected, the listening mode will automatically switch to Direct.

Based on the audio channel signal contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.

The AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Depending on the player, setting the output on the player side to PCM might bring better sound.

For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system. DTS is used depending on the configuration of the AV receiver.

If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.

If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.

• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.

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TX-NR515 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR515 is a prominent feature-rich AV receiver that caters to home theater enthusiasts seeking quality audio performance and versatile connectivity options. Launched as part of Onkyo’s esteemed lineup, the TX-NR515 is designed to enhance the experience of multichannel audio for movies, music, and gaming.

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Equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, the TX-NR515 offers flexibility to connect a variety of devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It supports 4K video pass-through and upscaling, ensuring that content displayed on compatible televisions retains its quality. This feature allows users to enjoy high-resolution visuals alongside high-fidelity audio.

The receiver also embraces modern digital technology with features like built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling seamless wireless streaming from popular services like Spotify, Pandora, and more. Additionally, users can connect their smartphones or tablets directly to the receiver, making it easy to play their music collection without cumbersome wires.

Another feature enhancing the audio experience is Onkyo’s Multi-Zone capability, which allows users to enjoy audio in different rooms simultaneously. This includes support for Zone 2 outputs, giving users the flexibility to entertain guests or enjoy music in various spaces in their home.

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