Onkyo HT-S5400 Instruction Manual page 28

Input Source
The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.
This is mono (monophonic) sound.
This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.
This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer
channel (called the point-one channel).
This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel sound with two additional
speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.
This is DTS-ES surround sound. This surround system can produce a discrete or a matrix-encoded sixth channel from
existing DTS 5.1 encoded material.
This is Dolby Digital EX surround sound. This provides a center back surround channel from 5.1-channel sources.
Speaker Layout
The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See "Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" for the
speaker setup (➔ page 36).
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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Orchestra *1
O r c h e s t r a
Unplugged *1
U n p l u g g e d
Studio-Mix *1
S t u d i o – M i x
TV Logic *1
T V L o g i c
Game-RPG *1
G a m e – R P G
Game-Action *1
G a m e – A c t i o n
Game-Rock *1
G a m G a m e e – R o c k – R o c k
Game-Sports *1
G a m e – S p o r t s
All Ch Stereo
A l l C h S t e r e o
Full Mono
F u l l M o n o
T-D (Theater-
*1
Dimensional)
T – D
En
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Description
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.
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.
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.
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio,
surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.
In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to
Orchestra mode.
In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.
In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.
In this mode, reverberation is increased and sound localization decreased
slightly.
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with
stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
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.
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two
or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's
left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there's too much
reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with
little or no natural reverb.
Input Speaker
Source Layout