Onkyo TX-NR545 Basics Guide - Page 48
Using the Listening Modes, Selecting Listening Mode, Listening Mode Types
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Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Mode The listening modes allow you to select the best sound effect for your input source. 1. After pressing RECEIVER on the remote controller, press one of the following four buttons. 2. Press the selected button repeatedly to switch the modes displayed on the display of the unit. ●● Set the listening mode of your choice by listening to the actual sound. For details on the listening modes see "Listening Mode Types". For listening modes selectable with each button, refer to "Selectable Listening Modes". En-16 Listening Mode Types In alphabetical order AllCh Stereo Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound. Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output as-is. For example, if a 2 ch source from a music CD is input, the output will be stereo, or if Dolby Digital signal is input, the sound field will be controlled in accordance with the number of channels present. Dolby Atmos Introduced first in the cinema, Dolby Atmos brings a revolutionary sense of dimension and immersion to the Home Theater experience. Dolby Atmos is an adaptable and scalable object based format that reproduces audio as independent sounds (or objects) that can be accurately positioned and move dynamically throughout the 3 dimensional listening space during playback. A key ingredient of Dolby Atmos is the introduction of a height plane of sound above the listener. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. Dolby D+ (Dolby Digital Plus) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Plus. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. Dolby Surround Dolby surround is a next generation surround technology that intelligently up mixes stereo; 5.1 and 7.1 content for playback through your surround speaker system. Dolby surround is compatible with traditional speaker layouts, as well as Dolby Atmos enabled playback systems that employ inceiling speakers or products with Dolby speaker technology. Using the Listening Modes Dolby TrueHD Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. DSD Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. ●● This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN. However, depending on the connected player, better sound is possible when output from the PCM output of the player. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's output setting is DSD. DTS Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. DTS 96/24 Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24. With 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, it provides superior fidelity. ●● Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes DTS. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. DTS Express Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS Express. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream. DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. ●● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.