Onkyo TX-NR626 Owner's Manual page 44

Listening Mode Description
DTS-ES Matrix *7 This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix
soundtracks, which use a matrix-
E S M a t r i x
encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that
bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those
with a DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-
Dolby Pro Logic IIx *8
Dolby Pro Logic II channel source for 7.1-channel
playback. It provides a very natural and
P L M o v i e
seamless surround-sound experience
that fully envelops the listener. As well
P L M u s i c
as music and movies, video games can
also benefit from the dramatic spatial
P L G a m e
effects and vivid imaging.
If you're not using any surround back
P L x M o v i e
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be
used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
P L x M u s i c
• Dolby PLIIx Movie
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby
P L x G a m e
Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV,
DVD, VHS).
• Dolby PLIIx Music
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) music source
(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS,
DVD).
• Dolby PLIIx Game
Use this mode with video games,
especially those that bear the Dolby
Pro Logic II logo.
• Dolby PLIIx Movie
• Dolby PLIIx Music
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic
IIx modes to expand 5.1-channel
sources for 7.1-channel playback.
Input Speaker Listening Mode
Source Layout
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Height
P L z
Dolby EX
D o l b y
D o l b y
DTS Neo:6
N e o :
N e o :
N e o :
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Description
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed
to more effectively use existing program
material when height channel speaker
H e i g h t
outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic
IIz Height can be used to upmix a
variety of sources from movies and
music, but are particularly well-suited to
upmix game content.
These modes expand 5.1-channel
sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
E X
They're especially suited to Dolby EX
soundtracks that include a matrix-
D E X
encoded surround back channel. The
additional channel adds an extra
dimension and provides an enveloping
surround sound experience, perfect for
rotating and fly-by sound effects.
This mode expands any 2-channel
source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It
uses seven full-bandwidth channels of
matrix decoding for matrix-encoded
material, providing a very natural and
seamless surround sound experience
that fully envelops the listener.
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema
6 C i n e m a
Use this mode with any stereo movie
(e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
6 M u s i c
• DTS Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music
source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV,
VHS, DVD).
• DTS Neo:6
6
This mode uses DTS Neo:6 to expand
5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback.
Playback
Input Speaker
Source Layout