Onkyo TX-NR5100 Instruction Manual page 148

„ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES
Discrete audio format.
DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video
and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a
monaural surround back channel added.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
„ ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES
Matrix audio format.
DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and
Blu-ray Discs. A monaural surround back channel is inserted to this format by
matrix encoding. During playback, 6.1 channel-playback is achieved by the
matrix decoder on this unit.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
„ Game-Action
This mode is suitable for games with a lot of action.
„ Game-Rock
This mode is suitable for games with rock content.
„ Game-RPG
This mode is suitable for role-playing games.
„ Game-Sports
This mode is suitable for sports games.
„ Mono
In this mode, monaural audio is played from the center speaker at the time
of inputting an analog signal or PCM signal. If there is no center speaker
connected, monaural audio is played from the front speakers.
„ Mono Music
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.
„ Multich (Multichannel)
This mode is suitable to play sources recorded in multichannel PCM.
„ Orchestra
This mode is suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the
surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural
reverberation of a large hall.
„ Pure Audio
This mode reproduces the original sound more faithfully. The display is turned
off to provide purer sound.
Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected.
„ Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the right and left front speakers and
subwoofer.
„ Studio-Mix
This mode is suitable for rock or pop music. This mode creates a lively sound
field with a powerful acoustic image as if you are at a club or rock concert.
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