Onkyo TX-SR444 Basic Manual page 27

 DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)
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Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD
Master 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.
 DTS Neo:6
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This mode expands any 2 ch source for 5.1 ch multichannel
surround playback. It offers full-bandwidth on all channels,
with great independence between the channels. There
are two variants for this mode: one ideal for movies and
another ideal for music.
– Neo:6 Cinema: Use this mode with any 2 ch movie.
– Neo:6 Music: Use this mode with any 2 ch music
source.
 ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
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This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete sources and
enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using back channel.
Completely discrete seven channels will improve spatial
imaging and enable 360-degree sound localization
producing a sound crossing between the surround
channels.
● 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.
● Use on the DVD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the
software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.
 ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
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This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack and
enables 6.1 ch or 7.1 ch playback using matrix-encoded
back channel.
● 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.
● Use on the CD, DVD or LD with DTS ES logo,
particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
 Full Mono
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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.
 Game-Action
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In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis
on bass.
 Game-Rock
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In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten
live feel.
 Game-RPG
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In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar
atmosphere to Orchestra mode.
 Game-Sports
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Suitable for audio source with much reverberation.
 Mono
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Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks
in two different languages recorded in the left and right
channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or
other sources containing multiplexed audio.
 Multich (Multichannel)
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Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in PCM
multichannel.
 Orchestra
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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.
 Stereo
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In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer.
 Studio-Mix
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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.
 T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
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In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
Using the Listening Modes
listener's left and right ears.
 TV Logic
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Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode
enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give
clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.
 Unplugged
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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.
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