89Selecting a listening modeAudyssey DSX® listening modeListening mode type DescriptionAudyssey DSX®(A-DSX)zThis mode creates playback for the new channels (front wide or front height) in5.1-channel systems. By adding front wide or front high channels, the surroundsound effects sound more three dimensional and realistic.z This mode is displayed when “Audyssey DSX®” (vpage 126) is set to “Wides/Heights”, “Heights”or “Wides”.Original listening modeListening mode type DescriptionMULTI CH STEREO This mode is for enjoying stereo sound from all speakers.The same sound as that from the front speakers (L/R) is played back at thesame level from the surround speakers (L/R) and surround back speakers (L/R).WIDE SCREEN This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of viewing a movie on a large screen.SUPER STADIUM This mode is suited for viewing sports programs.ROCK ARENA This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in an arena.JAZZ CLUB This mode is for enjoying the atmosphere of a live concert in a jazz club.CLASSIC CONCERT This mode is for appreciating classical concert programs.MONO MOVIE This mode is for playing monaural movie sources with surround sound.When playing sources recorded in monaural in the “MONO MOVIE” mode,the sound will be off balance with a single channel (left or right), so input toboth channels.VIDEO GAME This mode is suited for achieving surround sound with video games.MATRIX This mode lets you add a spacious feel to stereo music sources.VIRTUAL This mode is for enjoying surround effects using only the front speakers orheadphones.STEREO listening modeListening mode type DescriptionSTEREO This is the mode for playing in stereo. The tone can be adjusted.• Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.• If multichannel signals are input, they are mixed down to 2-channel audio andare played.Direct listening modeListening mode type DescriptionDIRECT/DSD DIRECT Sound recorded in source is played as is.PURE DIRECT This mode is for playback in higher sound quality than in DIRECT mode.This suppresses the source of noise that affects sound quality.The following circuits that affect sound quality are set to off.• Main unit’s display circuit (The display is turned off.)• Analog video input/output circuit