Onkyo TX-SR308 Owner Manual - Page 27

Listening Mode DSD*2 Description (Continued from the previous page.) Input Speaker Source Layout % 9$ DSD DTS 96/24*3 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 % 9$ kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. DTS Neo:6 Ne o : 6C i n ema Ne o : 6 Mu s i c This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses seven 4 9$ full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. • Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS). • Neo:6 Music Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV Log i c Game-RPG Description Input Speaker Source Layout Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage. "$ 4 % 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. This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices. Use this mode when playing role playing game discs. Game -RPG Game-Action Use this mode when playing action game discs. Game -A c t i o n Game-Rock Use this mode when playing rock game discs. Game -Ro c k Game-Sports Use this mode when playing sports game discs. Game -Sp o r t s All Ch Stereo A l l Ch S t Full Mono F u l l Mo n o Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound " 9$ from the front, surround, and surround back speakers. 4 % 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. T-D (TheaterDimensional) T-D With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how 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. ;9 $ Note *1 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used. *2 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM. *3 Depending on the input source, DTS is used. • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats. En 27