Onkyo TX-NR525 Owner's Manual page 36

Input Source
The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes.
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
*1
5.1-channel sound with two additional speakers that provide greater sound
envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.
*1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound.
Speaker Layout
The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See
"4. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" for the speaker setup
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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes
Listening Mode
Orchestra
O r c h e s t r a
Unplugged
U n p l u g g e d
Studio-Mix
S t u d i o
TV Logic
(➔ page 46).
T V L o g
Game-RPG
G a m e – R
Game-Action
G a m e – A c t i o n
Game-Rock
G a m e – R o c k
Game-Sports
G a m e – S
All Ch Stereo
A l l C h
Full Mono
F u l l M o n o
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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
– M i x
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,
i c
surround effects to the entire sound, and
clarity to voices.
In this mode, the sound has a dramatic
feel with a similar atmosphere to
P G
Orchestra mode.
In this mode, sound localization is
distinct with emphasis on bass.
In this mode, sound pressure is
emphasized to heighten live feel.
Suitable for audio source with much
reverberation.
p o r t s
Ideal for background music, this mode
fills the entire listening area with stereo
S t e r e o
sound from the front, and surround.
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.
Playback
Input Speaker
Source Layout