Onkyo TX-NR 838

– THX Select2 Cinema: THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movie using
8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In
this mode, THX ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and
back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and
directional surround sounds.
Input source: 5.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Select2 Games: For the replay of stereo and multichannel game
audio, the THX Select2 Games mode should be selected. In this mode,
THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and
2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS, and Dolby
Digital. This accurately places all game audio surround information
creating a full 360 degree playback environment. THX Select2 Games is
unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the
surround field.
Input source: 5.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Select2 Music: For the replay of multichannel music, the THX
Select2 Music should be selected. In this mode, THX ASA processing is
applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such
as DTS, Dolby Digital, DVD-Audio, etc. to provide a wide and stable rear
soundstage.
Input source: 5.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
– THX Surround EX: This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby Digital EX sources. THX
Surround EX, also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint
development between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
Input source: 5.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 7.1 ch surround back
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.
Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
Speaker configuration: 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch
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.
Input source: MONO, STEREO, 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch