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Using the Listening Modes
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This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the
player's output setting is bitstream.
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Use on the CD, DVD or LD with DTS ES logo,
particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
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Playback becomes DTS if no surround back speaker is
connected.
Full Mono
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.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 3 ch
Game-Action
In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on
bass.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 5 ch
Game-Rock
In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten
live feel.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 5 ch
Game-RPG
In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar
atmosphere to Orchestra mode.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 5 ch
Game-Sports
Suitable for audio source with much reverberation.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 5 ch
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it to separately reproduce soundtracks
in two different languages recorded in the left and right
channels of some movies. It is also suitable for DVDs or
other sources containing multiplexed audio.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 2 ch
Multichannel
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
The audio from the input source is output as-is, without
surround sound processing.
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Input source: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 3 ch
Orchestra
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.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 5 ch
Pure Audio
This mode reproduces the original sound accurately. Since
the audio from the input source is output without surround
sound processing and the display and video circuitry are
turned off, possible noise sources are minimized for a
realistic audio reproduction.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 2 ch
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selected, automatically switches the listening mode to
Direct.
Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers/subwoofer.
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Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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Minimum required speaker configuration: 2 ch
Studio-Mix
Suitable for rock or pop music, Listening to music in this
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic
image, like being at a club or rock concert.
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T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of
multichannel surround sound even with only two or three
speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the
listener’s left and right ears.
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Good results may not be possible if there is too much
reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an
environment with little or no natural reverb.
THX
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent
standards that ensure movies are reproduced in
movie theaters and home theaters just as the director
intended. THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and
in the home-theater environment. They can be used with
2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Surround
back speaker output depends on the source material and
the selected listening mode.
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The THX mode can finely adjust the acoustic and
spatial characteristics of the soundtrack for the best
source and multichannel source. Surround back sound
will differ depending on the source and selected listening
mode.