Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound.

In this mode, audio from the input source is output as-is. For example, if a 2 ch source from a music CD is input, the output will be stereo, or if Dolby Digital signal is input, the sound field will be controlled in accordance with the number of channels present.

Introduced first in the cinema, Dolby Atmos brings a revolutionary sense of dimension and immersion to the Home Theater experience. Dolby Atmos is an adaptable and scalable object based format that reproduces audio as independent sounds (or objects) that can be accurately positioned and move dynamically throughout the 3 dimensional listening space during playback. A key ingredient of Dolby Atmos is the introduction of a height plane of sound above the listener.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby Digital Plus.

 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.

Dolby surround is a next generation surround technology that intelligently up mixes stereo; 5.1 and 7.1 content for playback through your surround speaker system. Dolby surround is compatible with traditional speaker layouts, as well as Dolby Atmos enabled playback systems that employ inceiling speakers or products with Dolby speaker technology.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in Dolby TrueHD.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.

 This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN. However, depending on the connected player, better sound is possible when output from the PCM output of the player.

 This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's output setting is DSD.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS 96/24. With 96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, it provides superior fidelity.

 Depending on the settings, this listening mode becomes DTS.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS Express.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio.

 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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio

 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.

This mode expands any 2 ch source for 5.1 ch multichannel 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.

Neural:X enables upmixing of legacy content such as mono, stereo, 5.1 or 7.1ch to many higher speaker count including the layout using elevated channels set for DTS:X playback.

This mode is for use with DTS sources. DTS:X is DTS's next-generation object-based surround sound technology that includes height to deliver a fully-immersive listening experience to your living room.

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.

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.

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.

In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.

In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.

In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra mode.

Suitable for audio source with much reverberation.

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.

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in PCM multichannel.

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.

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.

 This mode cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active. Activating Zone 2 when this mode is selected automatically switches to the Direct listening mode.

In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

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.

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.

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.

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.