Onkyo TX-NR1000 - Manual (Page 57)

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Using the Listening Modes —Continued
DTS-ES Matrix
This mode plays in 6.1 channels the music and movies
recorded in DTS-ES. Sources recorded in DTS-ES
include data for the surround back channel, and each
channel is reproduced in 6.1 channels. This mode can
be used with CDs, DVDs, and LDs with the
mark.
DTS NEO:6
This mode enables 6.1 channel playback of music and
movies recorded in 2 channels. A broad frequency band
is allocated to each channel, and every channel is kept
very independent. This mode can be set to the Cinema
mode, best designed for playing movies, and the Music
mode, best designed for listening to music.
The sources recorded in 5.1 channels are played in
NEO:6.
• NEO:6 Cinema
Surround effects full of moving sound feelings are
reproduced. This mode is suitable for 2 channel
recorded VHS videos, DVD videos, and television
programs.
• NEO:6 Music
Since it uses a surround channel, this mode creates a
natural sound field, which cannot be expected from
ordinary 2 channel output. This mode is suitable for
playing CDs recorded in 2 channels.
AAC
Digital data compressed through the MPEG-2 AAC sys-
tem reproduces surround sounds of 5.1 channels at
maximum. This mode can be used for playing AAC
sources such as a BS-digital-broadcasted program.
Multiplex
This mode is used for listening to multiplex broadcasts.
THX
This mode produces the maximum effects on a THX-
compliant speaker system.
• THX Cinema
This is a 5.1 channel THX mode, designed for view-
ing theatrical films recorded and edited on the
assumption that they will be played in a sizable place
like a movie theater. The audio output for the sur-
round back channels depends on the input source and
decoding mode.
• THX Ultra2 Cinema
This is the THX Ultra 2 mode. This mode enables 7.1
channel playback of music and movies recorded in
5.1 channels. It analyzes surround factors to be repro-
duced, and distributes the factors to the surround back
to optimize the atmosphere and the sense of orienta-
tion. This function reinforces the horizontal and back-
ward extension, and the sound location.
• THX Music Mode
This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing
music sources. It enables 7.1 channel playback of 5.1
channel recorded sources.
• THX Games Mode
This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing
game sources.
• THX Surround EX
“THX Surround EX” - Dolby Digital Surround EX is
a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the
THX Ltd.
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been
encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology
are able to reproduce an extra surround back channel
which has been added during the mixing of the pro-
gram. A list of Surround EX encoded movies can be
found on www.Dolby.com.
• Multichannel
This is a listening mode available with analog multi-
channel connection.
• i.LINK: DVD-Audio
This is a listening mode used for playing DVD-Audio
format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connection.
• i.LINK: SACD
This is a listening mode used for playing Super Audio
CD format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connec-
tion.
Onkyo’s Proprietary Listening Mode (DSP)
All Ch Stereo
This mode is useful for playing music as BGM. Stereo
sounds are provided by all speakers, so you can enjoy a
powerful sound field.
Full Mono
Monaural sounds are provided by all speakers. You can
listen to the same tone of music wherever you are.
Mono Movie
This mode is suitable for playing old movies recoreded
in with monaural sound. The center channel outputs
straight sounds, while other speakers provide center
sounds with adequate echo effects. Despite monaural
sound, you can enjoy the feeling of being in a movie the-
ater.
Enhance
This mode is suitable for playig music, and watching
sports programs on television. Environmental sounds
are move naturally to the surround and surround back
speakers, so more dynamic sounds are reproduced.
Orchestra
This mode is suitable for playing classical music and
operas. The surround effects are reinforced to extend the
sound image throughout the listening room. You can
enjoy the natural touch of music as if you are sitting in a
large concert hall.
Unplugged
This mode is suitable for listening to acoustic sounds,
vocals and jazz music. Because it focuses on the front
sound image, this mode creates an image of the sound
field that makes you feel as if you are listening to music
in front of a stage.