Onkyo AVX-280 Instruction Manual page 36

EX.BASS
EX.BASS is a technology that have developed by experi-
ments and listening tests to reproduce a natural deeper
bass. When you turn the mode on, you can get dynamic
and deeper presence on your movies and music.
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EX.BASS
Off:
EX.BASS off.
On:
EX.BASS on.
Note
• The EX.BASS is disabled when the Direct listening mode is
selected.
Late Night Function
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic
range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear
quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—
ideal for watching movies late at night when you don't
want to disturb anyone.
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Late Night
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the
options are:
Off:
Late Night function off.
Low:
Small reduction in dynamic range.
High:
Large reduction in dynamic range.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:
Auto:
The Late Night function is set to "On" or "Off"
automatically.
Off:
Late Night function off.
On:
Late Night function on.
Note
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material
that you are playing and the intention of the original sound
designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect
when you select the different options.
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source
is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
• The Late Night function is set to "Off" when the AV receiver is
set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to
"Auto".
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Music Optimizer
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality
of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use
"lossy" compression, such as MP3.
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M.Optimizer
Off:
Music Optimizer off.
On:
Music Optimizer on.
Note
• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital
audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and ana-
log audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when
the Direct listening mode is selected.
• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
• The "M.Opt" indicator will light
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver's MUSIC OPTI-
MIZER.
CinemaFILTER
With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright
movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro-
duction in a movie theater.
CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Multichannel, DTS, DTS
Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution,
DTS-HD Master and DTS Express.
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Cinema Fltr
Off:
CinemaFILTER off.
On:
CinemaFILTER on.
Note
• The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input
sources.
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