Owner's Manual

Using the Listening Modes
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surround playback� It offers full-bandwidth on all channels,
with great independence between the channels� There
are two variants for this mode: one ideal for movies and
another ideal for music�
– Neo:6 Cinema: Use this mode with any 2 ch movie�
– Neo:6 Music: Use this mode with any 2 ch music
source�
¼ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete sources and
enables 6�1 ch or 7�1 ch playback using back channel�
Completely discrete seven channels will improve spatial
imaging and enable 360-degree sound localization
producing a sound crossing between the surround
channels�
● 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�
● Use on the DVD with DTS ES logo, particularly on the
software containing DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack�
¼ ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack and
enables 6�1 ch or 7�1 ch playback using matrix-encoded
back channel�
● 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�
● Use on the CD, DVD or LD with DTS ES logo,
particularly on the software containing DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack�
¼ 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�
¼ Game-Action
In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis
on bass�
¼ Game-Rock
In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten
live feel�
¼ Game-RPG
In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar
atmosphere to Orchestra mode�
¼ Game-Sports
Suitable for audio source with much reverberation�
¼ 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�
¼ Multich (Multichannel)
Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in PCM
multichannel�
¼ 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�
¼ Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer�
¼ 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�
¼ 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�
¼ TV Logic
Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio� This mode
enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give
clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image�
¼ Unplugged
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�