Listening Modes - Onkyo TX SR308 Instruction Manual

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Speaker Layout
The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See "Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" for the
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Listening Modes

Listening Mode
Direct
D i r e c t
Stereo
S t e r e o
Mono
M o n o
Multichannel
M u l t i c h
Dolby Pro Logic II
P L M o v i e
P L M u s i c
P L G a m e
Dolby Digital
D o l b y D
Dolby Digital Plus *1
D +
D o l b y
Dolby TrueHD
T r u e H D
DTS
D T S
DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio
D T S – H D H R
DTS-HD Master
Audio
D T S – H D M S T R
DTS Express
D T S E x p r e s s
En
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Description
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound process-
ing. The "Sp Config" (presence of speakers), "Sp Distance" and "A/V Sync" settings
are enabled, but much of the processing set via AUDIO is disabled. See "Advanced
Setup" for more details (➔ 28).
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
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.
It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as
karaoke DVDs.
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It pro-
vides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the
listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic
spatial effects and vivid imaging.
• Dolby PLII Movie
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows
that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV
shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.
• Dolby PLII Music
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.
• Dolby PLII Game
Use this mode when playing game discs.
In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound process-
ing. "Sp Config" (presence of speakers), "Crossover", "Sp Distance", "A/V Sync"
and much of the processing set via AUDIO are enabled. See "Advanced Setup" for
more details (➔ 28).
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a
C
c
d
a Front speakers
b Center speaker
c Subwoofer
d Surround speakers
Input
Source
A
S
D
F
D XC
S XC
D
F
D XC
D
F
S
D
Speaker
Layout
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C
XC
XC
XC