Onkyo HT-R340 Owner Manual - Page 47

)54@&OCPPL 1BHF  8FEOFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Using the Listening Modes-Continued About the Listening Modes With its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the AV receiver can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. This illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround right Subwoofer Direct The selected input source is output directly with minimal processing for a pure sound. Stereo The selected input source is processed as a stereo signal and output by the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer. Mono Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source with multiplexed audio, such as a karaoke DVD. Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo. Dolby Pro Logic II Music Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs. Dolby Pro Logic II Game Use this mode when playing game discs. Dolby Digital With this format you can experience the same superb sound that you get at a movie theater or concert hall. Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo. DTS This digital surround format offers a surround sound experience with exceptional fidelity. It uses compressed digital audio data, with six discrete channels (5.1), and the ability to handle large amounts of audio data while remaining faithful to the original. DTS provides very high-quality sound. You'll need a DTS compatible DVD player in order to enjoy DTS material. Use this mode with DVDs and CDs that bear the DTS logo. Neo:6 This mode provides 5.1-channel playback from 2-channel sources. It offers five full-bandwidth channels with excellent separation. There are two modes of operation: Cinema mode for movies, and Music mode for listening to music. Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of movement that you get with 5.1-channel surround sound sources. Use this mode with videos, DVDs, and TV shows that feature stereo sound. Music mode uses the surround channels to simulate a natural sound field that cannot be produced with conventional stereo. Use this mode with stereo material such as music CDs. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for use with old movies and other mono sound sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material. Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music. The surround channels are emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addition, it simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. Unplugged Suitable for acoustic instrument sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates the stage-front experience. Studio-Mix Suitable for rock and 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. TV Logic Adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the entire sound and adds clarity to voices. All Ch Stereo Ideal for background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that fills the entire listening area. Full Mono In this mode, all speakers output mono audio, so the music sounds the same regardless of where you are. 47