Onkyo TX-NR818 instruction manual En-42, 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	CNM
		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

Turning On & Basic Operations

Listening Mode		Description	Input	Speaker
			Source	Layout
All Ch Stereo		Ideal for background music, this mode fills	A	XCN
		the entire listening area with stereo sound	S	M
	A l l C h S t e r e o
		from the front, surround, and surround back	D
		speakers.	F
Full Mono		In this mode, all speakers output the same
			G
		sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the	H
	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		ZXC
Dimensional)		surround sound even with only two or three		NM
		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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