Onkyo TX-SR309 instruction manual Speaker Layout, Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Speaker Layout

The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the speaker setup (➔ page 31).

Z	X	C	a b
				a Front speakers
				b Center speaker
				c Subwoofer
			d	d Surround speakers
			c

■Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode			Description	Input	Speaker
				Source	Layout
Orchestra*1			Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels	A	C
			in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large	S
	O r c h e s t r a
			hall.	D
Unplugged*1			Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front	F
			stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.
	U n p l u g g e d
Studio-Mix*1			Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound
			field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
	S t u d i o – M i x
TV Logic*1			This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround
			effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.
	T V	L o g i c
Game-RPG*1			In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra
			mode.
	G a m e – R P G
Game-Action*1			In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.
	G a m e – A c t i o n
Game-Rock*1			In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.
	G a m e – R o c k
Game-Sports*1			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 the entire listening area with stereo sound		XC
			from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
	A l l C h S t e r e o
Full Mono			In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the
			same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
	F u l	l M o n o
T-D (Theater-			With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three		ZX
Dimensional)*1			speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right		C
			ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend
	T – D		that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

■Listening Modes

	Listening Mode		Description	Input	Speaker
				Source	Layout
	Direct		In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound	A	ZX
			processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance	S	C
		D i r e c t
			settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V	D
			Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See “Advanced Setup” for more	F
			details (➔ page 29).
	Stereo		Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
		S t e r e o
	Mono		Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the
			foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
		M o n o
			It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as
En			karaoke DVDs.

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