Speaker Layout
The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See "Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" for the
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speaker setup
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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Description
Orchestra
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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
O r c
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e s t r a
hall.
Unplugged
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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.
U n p
l
u g g e d
Studio-Mix
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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.
S t u
d
i o
–
M i x
TV Logic
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This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround
effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.
T V
L
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i
c
Game-RPG
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In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra
mode.
G a m
e
–
R
P
G
Game-Action
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In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.
G a m
e
– A c t i o n
Game-Rock
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In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.
G a m
G a m
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e
– R o c k
– R o c k
Game-Sports
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In this mode, reverberation is increased and sound localization decreased slightly.
G a m
e
–
S
p
o r t s
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound
from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
A l l
C h
S t e r e o
Full Mono
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.
F u l
l
M o n o
T-D (Theater-
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three
Dimensional)
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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
T
–
D
that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
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Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Description
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound
processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance
D i r e
c
t
settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V
Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See "Advanced Setup" for more
details
Stereo
Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
S t e r e o
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the
foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
M o n o
It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as
karaoke DVDs.
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Front speakers
Center speaker
Subwoofer
Surround speakers
Input
Speaker
Source
Layout
Input
Speaker
Source
Layout
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