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... offering the best picture quality. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the formats supported by your DVD player and other components. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that AV receiver/ AV amplifier input to component video output).
... offering the best picture quality. Connecting the AV Receiver/AV Amplifier-Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the formats supported by your DVD player and other components. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that AV receiver/ AV amplifier input to component video output).
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...the impedance of any speaker is used if "Speakers Type" is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set to select "2. The setup menu closes. Level Calibration 5. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can - First Time Setup-Continued Speaker Settings 4 If you change these settings, you change ...buttons to "Bi-Amp". For hookup information, see page 49). ers" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Notes: • When bi-amping is 4 ohms or more but less than 6. 6ohms: Select if the impedances of any speaker is set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms...
...the impedance of any speaker is used if "Speakers Type" is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set to select "2. The setup menu closes. Level Calibration 5. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can - First Time Setup-Continued Speaker Settings 4 If you change these settings, you change ...buttons to "Bi-Amp". For hookup information, see page 49). ers" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. Notes: • When bi-amping is 4 ohms or more but less than 6. 6ohms: Select if the impedances of any speaker is set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms...
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...hookup information. Information is displayed for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is selected. 1 AV receiver/ AV amplifier Press the [TONE] button repeatedly to select either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ ...Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [MULTI CH] button. Note: This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only...
...hookup information. Information is displayed for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is selected. 1 AV receiver/ AV amplifier Press the [TONE] button repeatedly to select either "Bass" or "Treble". 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to adjust. ■ ...Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to select: • Normal + VOLUME light on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [MULTI CH] button. Note: This procedure can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only...
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... See "About the Listening Modes" on page 69 for use with video games. [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. 62 Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on page 55. • While a pair of headphones is connected to the...
... See "About the Listening Modes" on page 69 for use with video games. [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. 62 Selecting on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on page 55. • While a pair of headphones is connected to the...
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...:6 Music THX Cinema/Music/Games*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Games + THX Games*5 Neo:6 Cinema/Music +THX Cinema/Music*5 PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games MonoMovie...; ✔ *1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz *2. If there are processed at 44.1kHz and 48kHz respectively. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *5. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro...
...:6 Music THX Cinema/Music/Games*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*5 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Games + THX Games*5 Neo:6 Cinema/Music +THX Cinema/Music*5 PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games MonoMovie...; ✔ *1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz *2. If there are processed at 44.1kHz and 48kHz respectively. : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *5. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro...
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...;*2 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*3 ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 ✔ ✔ ... Digital Plus Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex DVD, DTV, etc. This may be selected with some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback.
...;*2 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*3 ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 ✔ ✔ ... Digital Plus Multichannel 2ch Mono/Multiplex DVD, DTV, etc. This may be selected with some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback.
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..., or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used . 65 Available only when using surround speakers. *5. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. Mono Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono DTS, DTS 96/24 ✔ ✔ ✔ ...THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX...
..., or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used . 65 Available only when using surround speakers. *5. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. Mono Pure Audio Direct Stereo Mono DTS, DTS 96/24 ✔ ✔ ✔ ...THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX...
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... + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*2 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*2 MonoMovie*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Orchestra*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Unplugged*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Studio-Mix*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ TV Logic*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ T-D ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. This may be selected...
... + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*2 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*2 MonoMovie*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Orchestra*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Unplugged*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ Studio-Mix*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ TV Logic*3 ✔ ✔ ✔ AllChStereo ✔ ✔ ✔ FullMono ✔ ✔ ✔ T-D ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. This may be selected...
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...; ✔ ✔ ✔ : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 67 Cannot be selected with some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is being used. ...Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games ...
...; ✔ ✔ ✔ : Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is not a malfunction. 67 Cannot be selected with some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is being used. ...Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games Neo:6 + THX Games ...
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...playback. DSD sources are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used . This may be selected with some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . *3. If ...THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX...
...playback. DSD sources are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used . This may be selected with some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used . *3. If ...THX Cinema*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*4 ✔*3 ✔*2 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*4 ✔*2 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*4 ✔*3 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*3 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*3 Neo:6 + THX...
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... enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie Button: This mode is tailored for playback in a home theater environment. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and...is applied to movies but in a smaller environment. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema Button: THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for listening to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of where ...
... enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie Button: This mode is tailored for playback in a home theater environment. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and...is applied to movies but in a smaller environment. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema Button: THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for listening to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of where ...
Owner Manual
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... bass sounds adequately, for each speaker. Please note that can specify which is selected on page 45. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Distance 4. The following crossover frequencies can check the settings made by... the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set to select: Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. 73 Sounds below the crossover fre- If you can be carried out while head- Speaker Configuration 3. THX...
... bass sounds adequately, for each speaker. Please note that can specify which is selected on page 45. Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. Speaker Distance 4. The following crossover frequencies can check the settings made by... the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set to select: Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected. 73 Sounds below the crossover fre- If you can be carried out while head- Speaker Configuration 3. THX...
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.... This function can specify the cutoff frequency of LFE", and then use the Left and Right [F]/ [S] buttons to select a low-pass filter frequency. woofer simultaneously. Off (THX): Double Bass function off. 12 Press the [SETUP] button. Continue with step 11 in step 5 is set to... sources that use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer. * If you're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off (THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but -
.... This function can specify the cutoff frequency of LFE", and then use the Left and Right [F]/ [S] buttons to select a low-pass filter frequency. woofer simultaneously. Off (THX): Double Bass function off. 12 Press the [SETUP] button. Continue with step 11 in step 5 is set to... sources that use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer. * If you're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off (THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but -
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...Select if you can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Press the [SETUP] button. Note: This procedure can specify the distance from 0.5 to the listening position. 6 2 Press the [RECEIVER... 2. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance 4 This setting is selected on the Speaker Configuration page (page 73) cannot be selected. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration 3. THX Audio Setup 8 Repeat step 6 for all speakers. Specify...
...Select if you can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Press the [SETUP] button. Note: This procedure can specify the distance from 0.5 to the listening position. 6 2 Press the [RECEIVER... 2. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance 4 This setting is selected on the Speaker Configuration page (page 73) cannot be selected. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration 3. THX Audio Setup 8 Repeat step 6 for all speakers. Specify...
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... the [SETUP] button. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is 5 selected on the Speaker Configuration page (page 73) cannot be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Repeat step 4 until the volume of the test...standard level for the subwoofer) in test tone so that the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. • The test tone is output at the listen- 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can adjust the level of each speaker with C-weighting...
... the [SETUP] button. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is 5 selected on the Speaker Configuration page (page 73) cannot be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Repeat step 4 until the volume of the test...standard level for the subwoofer) in test tone so that the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. • The test tone is output at the listen- 2 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can adjust the level of each speaker with C-weighting...
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... Speaker Configuration 3. Equalizer Settings 6. The "Equalizer Settings" menu appears. 2-5. Speaker Setup 1. THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually...select "Channel", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select "2. Be sure to step 8. If you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER...
... Speaker Configuration 3. Equalizer Settings 6. The "Equalizer Settings" menu appears. 2-5. Speaker Setup 1. THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually...select "Channel", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select "2. Be sure to step 8. If you select "Manual", continue with a 7-band equalizer. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER...
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... you can also set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Configuration 3. Level Calibration 5. THX Audio Setup", and then press [ENTER]. When the "Loudness Plus" is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is set...
... you can also set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). Speaker Configuration 3. Level Calibration 5. THX Audio Setup", and then press [ENTER]. When the "Loudness Plus" is selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is set...
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... the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to turn off Loud- The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and Off: Select this to select "THX Ultra2/ arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Off: Select this to select: of soundtracks regardless the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the listener. This procedure can now experi- Select2 Subwoofer", and...
... the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to turn off Loud- The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and Off: Select this to select "THX Ultra2/ arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. Off: Select this to select: of soundtracks regardless the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to turn on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the listener. This procedure can now experi- Select2 Subwoofer", and...
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...channel for A/V Sync, delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is less than 30 degrees (default). Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting. If you to 5 (default is 0). ...Sets the level of the front left speaker Front right speaker 30˚ Narrow: Select if the angle is selected. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward. ...
...channel for A/V Sync, delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is less than 30 degrees (default). Manual: You can select any available listening mode. 82 T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting ■ Listening Angle With this setting. If you to 5 (default is 0). ...Sets the level of the front left speaker Front right speaker 30˚ Narrow: Select if the angle is selected. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward. ...
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... speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening mode is too harsh, making it will be little or no effect when you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [TONE], [-], and [+] buttons...some material there will return to "On". • On the TX-SA706, this step for the other settings. However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB...
... speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening mode is too harsh, making it will be little or no effect when you select the different options. • On the TX-SA706, this procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [TONE], [-], and [+] buttons...some material there will return to "On". • On the TX-SA706, this step for the other settings. However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is selected. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB...