Onkyo HT-S6500 Owner Manual - Page 36

■ Listening Modes Listening Mode Pure Audio*1*2 Pu r eAAu d i o Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Mu l t i c h DSD*3 DSD Dolby Digital Do l b y D Dolby Digital Plus*4 Do l b y D + Dolby TrueHD Do l b y T r u eHD Description Input Source In this mode, the display and video circuitry " are turned off, minimizing possible noise 4 sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity % audio reproduction. (As the video circuitry is ' turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output from HDMI OUT.) In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via the audio setup is disabled. See "Using the Setup Menu (HOME)" for more details (➔ page 43). Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. 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. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs. This mode is for use with PCM multichannel % sources. ' In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via the audio setup are enabled. See "Using the Setup Menu (HOME)" for more details (➔ page 43). % % ' % ' Speaker Layout ;9$ 9$ 9$ 9$ 9$ Listening Mode DTS DTS DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS -HD HR DTS-HD Master Audio DT S - HD MS TR DTS Express DTS Ex p r e s s DTS 96/24 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 Dolby Pro Logic II PL Mo v i e PL Mu s i c PL Game Turning On & Basic Operations Description In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via the audio setup are enabled. See "Using the Setup Menu (HOME)" for more details (➔ page 43). Input Source % % ' Speaker Layout 9$ 9$ % 9$ This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. % Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel 4 source for 5.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. • Dolby PLII 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 PLII Music Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs. • Dolby PLII Game Use this mode when playing game discs. 9$ 9$ En-36