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Using the Listening Modes —Continued
DTS-ES
DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The HT-R820THX
supports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix.
mode is for use with DTS 6.1
Discrete
material. With an additional surround-back
channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a real-
istic sense of movement and space. Use it with CDs,
DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS-ES logo.
mode creates 6.1-channel surround
Matrix
from DTS 5.1 material. Since DTS 5.1
includes surround-back channel informa-
tion, the channel can be reconstructed for
playback on 6.1-channel systems. Use this
mode with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS-ES
or DTS logo.
DTS+Neo:6
This mode uses the Neo:6 decoder to create 6.1-channel
surround from DTS 5.1-channel material. Use it with
CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96/24
logo.
DTS+Dolby EX
This mode uses the Dolby EX decoder to create 6.1-
channel surround from DTS 5.1-channel material. Use it
with CDs, DVDs, and LDs that bear the DTS or DTS 96/
24 logo.
THX Cinema
or
THX Ltd, founded by George Lucas, develops quality
assurance programs for ensuring that movies are repro-
duced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the
director intended. THX technology is used to eliminate
spatial errors that can occur when a movie soundtrack is
adapted for use in smaller home theaters, ensuring faith-
ful reproduction.
This mode is ideal for watching a movie with a
soundtrack recorded and edited especially for playback
in the spaciousness of a typical movie theater.
THX Surround EX
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a
joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX
Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been
encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology
are able to reproduce an extra surround back channel
which has been added during the mixing of the program.
A list of Surround EX encoded movies can be found on
www.Dolby.com.
This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX"
mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is
not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case
the information delivered to the Surround Back channel
will be program dependent and may or may not be very
pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the
tastes of the individual listener.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Orchestra
Suitable for classical or operatic music. The center
speaker is turned off and the surround channels are
emphasized in order to widen the stereo image. In addi-
tion, 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 simu-
lates 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 programs produced in a
TV studio. In addition, it adds surround effects to the
entire sound and 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.
Listening mode indicators
Listening mode
Direct
Stereo
PL II Movie/Music/Game
PL IIx Movie/Music/Game
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
DTS
DTS 96/24
DTS-ES
DTS+Neo:6
DTS+Dolby EX
Onkyo Original DSP
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