Onkyo TX-SR500E - Manual (Page 30)

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The surround sound of the AV Receiver enables you to enjoy the
presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room.
Before using any surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup
configurations have been set (see page 18).
The speaker configuration is very important for the surround
sound. See “Positioning speakers/Connecting speakers” on page
13. For operational instructions, refer to the page 32.
Following are the sound systems the AV Receiver can reproduce.
Dolby Digital surround, DTS (Digital Theater
System) surround
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to
individually record and play five full-range (20 Hz-20 kHz)
channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus
an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect
sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the
theaters and concert 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, LD, or CD that has
a
mark.
• If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing
a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
• The DTS indicator on the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E lights up
while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and
the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-SR500/TX-SR500E
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 immediately, the PCM signal may not be
played. In this case, stop the playback of the source on the
player for about 3 seconds, then resume playback.
• Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS
sources correctly even if you connect the player to the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E digitally. This is because the digital
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling
frequency, frequency response, etc.), and the TX-SR500/
TX-SR500E cannot recognize the signal as DTS data.
Therefore, you may hear noise when you play a DTS source
while processing the signal.
• The TAPE OUT or VIDEO 1 OUT jacks of the
TX-SR500/TX-SR500E output analog audio. Do not record
CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you
will record a DTS encoded signal as noise.
Dolby Pro Logic II surround
This mode is a new generation 5-channel surround system that
provides performance between the 4-channel (left front, right front,
center, and manaural surround) Pro Logic Surround and the 5.1-
channel Dolby Digital Surround. This mode can be set to the Movie
mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed
for listening to music.
In the Movie mode, the surround channels, which used to provide
monaural output over only a narrow frequency range, now provide
complete stereo output over the full frequency range. The result is
viewing woth a realistic feel of movement.
The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural
sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo soutput.
This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the
mark and certain television programs. The Music
mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo
sources.
If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround sound is
divided and output from the front left and right channels.
Onkyo’s original Digital Signal Processing
(DSP) modes
Analog sources include the audio records, AM/FM broadcasting
and cassette tapes. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal is a
kind of digital audio signal, which is recorded directly on CD or
DVD without being compressed. When an analog or PCM source is
played, you can enjoy unique surround modes to Onkyo as listed
below.
Orchestra
This mode is suitable for classical and opera music. The center
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen
the stereo image. It simulates a natural reverberation as created in a
large hall.
Unplagded
This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds, vocals, and
jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it simulates 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 the realistic acoustics of a TV program being
aired in the TV studio. It enhances the entire surround sound and
clarity of conversation.
All Ch St (All Channel Stereo)
This mode is useful for background music. The front and surround
channels will create a stereo image.
Stereo mode, Direct mode
Stereo
This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front
speakers. Subwoofer also can be used for playback.
Direct
This mode delivers pure sound with minimun sound quality
adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the left and right
front channel is output to the left and right front speakers only and
not output to the subwoofer.
Enjoying the listening modes