Listening Mode Effects - Onkyo TX-RZ3100 User Manual

Listening Modes
Listening Mode Effects
In alphabetical order
AllCh Stereo
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo
sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
Direct
This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects
sound quality is shut down so sound closer to the original is reproduced. Speakers
play the sound field according to the number of channels in the input signal, so
there would be output from only the front speakers for a two­channel signal, for
example.
Dolby Atmos
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos
audio format.
The Dolby Atmos audio format has been implemented in movie theaters equipped
with the latest facilities and enables a revolutionary sound experience in home
theaters. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on channels,
but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent
motion in a three­dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an
optional audio format on Blu­ray Discs and achieves a three­dimensional sound
field by introducing a sound field above the listener.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio
output on the player to bitstream output.
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital
audio format.
Dolby Digital is a multi­channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format
on DVD­Video and Blu­ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 5.1
channels on a DVD­Video or Blu­ray Disc; two front channels, a center channel,
two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound
elements for the subwoofer).