Onkyo TX-DS575x - Manual (Page 21)

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Using Listening Mode
Listening Modes
The TX-DS575X’s surround sound enables you to enjoy the pres-
ence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.
Before using a listening mode, make sure the Speaker Setup
parameters have been set (refer to page 14). Once the parameters
have been set, it is not necessary to set them again.
The configuration of the speakers are very important for the sur-
round sound. Refer to “connecting speakers” on page 10.
DOLBY DIGITAL Surround,
DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to individu-
ally record and play five full-range (20Hz–20kHz) channels (left
and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE chan-
nel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will
create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and con-
cert halls.
DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD video
that has a
mark.
DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, laser disc, or
CD that has a
mark.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
This surround format consists of four channels (left and right front,
center, and monaural surround channels) and emphasizes the cen-
ter channel. This format is very effective for panning music, con-
versation, and three-dimensional sound movement output from
three front channels. It also simulates the atmosphere and surround
effects of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of the
theater. Select this option when you play a VHS, VHS Hi-Fi, laser
disc, or DVD video that has a
mark.
Onkyo’s listening modes
The TX-DS575X offers the following special Onkyo listening
modes for the sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds.
ORCHESTRA: This mode is suitable for classics and opera
music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are
emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate a natural
reverberation that can be created in a large hall.
UNPLUGGED: This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental
sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo
image, it will simulate the acoustics in front of the stage.
STUDIO-MIX: This mode is suitable for rock and popular
music. Lively sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make
you feel as if you are in a club.
TV LOGIC: This mode offers a realistic acoustics of a TV pro-
gram being aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire sur-
round sound and clarity of conversation.
5CH STEREO: This mode is useful for background music.
The front and surround channels will create a stereo image.
STEREO
Select this mode when you do not wish to use the surround mode.
All input sound is output from the front speakers.
•
A system with L/R front and center speakers
The following modes are available:
DOLBY 3 STEREO
The surround channel sound is output from the left and right
front speakers.
STEREO
This is a normal stereo mode. Surround mode is cancelled.
•
A system with L/R front speakers
The following mode is available:
STEREO
This is a normal stereo mode.
Notes on DTS
1. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “ANA-
LOG” setting is selected on the TX-DS575X, the DTS encoded
signal will not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise
could damage the amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure to
select “DIGITAL” and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/
COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source. (Refer to “Assigning
the digital input/Selecting the input signal format” on page 18.)
2. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “DIGITAL”
setting is selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until the
DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts oper-
ating. This is not a malfunction.
3. If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while play-
ing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a mal-
function.
4. The DTS indicator on the TX-DS575X lights up while it plays
the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal
transmission stops, the TX-DS575X remains in DTS mode and
the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you
operate the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player. Therefore, if the
source switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal immedi-
ately, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case, stop the
playback of the source on the player for about three seconds, then
resume playback.
5. Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS
sources correctly even if you connect the player to the TX-
DS575X digitally. This is because the digital signal has been pro-
cessed (such as the output level, sampling frequency, frequency
response, etc.), and the TX-DS575X cannot recognize the signal
as DTS data. Therefore, you may hear noise when you play a
DTS source while processing the signal.
6. The Rec Out jacks of the TX-DS575X output analog audio. Do
not record CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks. Oth-
erwise, you will record a DTS encoded signal as noise.
Before Using Listening Mode
D I G I T A L
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O L O G I C