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...trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of THX Ltd. Music Optimizer™ is prohibited. *6. ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) ...which is a trademark of quality and performance tests. Use of this copyright protection technology must be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous ...
...trademarks of Onkyo Corporation. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is a trademark of THX Ltd. Music Optimizer™ is prohibited. *6. ©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) ...which is a trademark of quality and performance tests. Use of this copyright protection technology must be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous ...
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...1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They should be positioned facing the listener at various positions within the room, and choose the one -third the width...enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the same height as shown. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound...
...1/3 wall length Surround left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They should be positioned facing the listener at various positions within the room, and choose the one -third the width...enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the same height as shown. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifier's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound...
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... components, you must assign that you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through the AV DVD player, etc. Video input signals flow through to component...
... components, you must assign that you choose will depend on the AV receiver/AV amplifier. : Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through the AV DVD player, etc. Video input signals flow through to component...
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...Bi-amping the Front Speak- Notes: • Powered Zone2 cannot be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- tings", and then press [ENTER]. ers" on your front speakers to select "1. Setup", and then press [ENTER]. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can - The "Speaker Settings" menu appears. 2-1. ume.... ohms or more but less than 6, set to "Bi-Amp". • The analog multichannel input can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Bi-Amp:Select this if you 've connected your front speakers normally...
...Bi-amping the Front Speak- Notes: • Powered Zone2 cannot be used , the AV receiver/AV ampli- tings", and then press [ENTER]. ers" on your front speakers to select "1. Setup", and then press [ENTER]. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can - The "Speaker Settings" menu appears. 2-1. ume.... ohms or more but less than 6, set to "Bi-Amp". • The analog multichannel input can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Bi-Amp:Select this if you 've connected your front speakers normally...
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... if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. If the "Subwoofer" appears on see page 73). • Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the ...interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may not be set ...
... if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. If the "Subwoofer" appears on see page 73). • Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the ...interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually. • Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may not be set ...
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...for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and the number of channels 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. ■ Bass You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55
...for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and the number of channels 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. ■ Bass You can use the AV receiver/AV amplifier's [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA706 only). 55
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... This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. 62 Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display is turned off and only video signals input through HDMI IN... check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with the Remote Controller MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME THX Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the LISTENING MODE button repeatedly to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or...
... This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games. [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. 62 Pressing this mode is selected, the AV receiver/AV amplifier's display is turned off and only video signals input through HDMI IN... check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" on the AV receiver/AV amplifier Selecting with the Remote Controller MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME THX Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the LISTENING MODE button repeatedly to the AV receiver/AV amplifier with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or...
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... Game*3 Dolby EX Neo:6 Cinema Neo: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*5*6 Orchestra*5*6 Unplugged*5*6 Studio-Mix...
... Game*3 Dolby EX Neo:6 Cinema Neo: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*5*6 Orchestra*5*6 Unplugged*5*6 Studio-Mix...
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...*4 ✔*3 ✔*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 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Orchestra*4 ✔...
...*4 ✔*3 ✔*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 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Orchestra*4 ✔...
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...*4 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + 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 Games ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 *5 ✔ ✔...
...*4 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + 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 Games ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 *5 ✔ ✔...
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...*3 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*2 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*2 MonoMovie*3 ✔ ✔...
...*3 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + THX Cinema*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music + THX Music*3 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game + THX Games*3 ✔*1 Neo:6 Cinema/Music + THX Cinema/Music*3 ✔*2 ✔ PLII Game + THX Select2 Cinema ✔ THX Surround EX ✔*2 THX Select2 Cinema/Music/Games ✔*2 Neo:6 + THX Games ✔*2 MonoMovie*3 ✔ ✔...
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...;*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx 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 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo...
...;*2 ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔*1 Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx 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 MonoMovie*3 Orchestra*3 Unplugged*3 Studio-Mix*3 TV Logic*3 AllChStereo...
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...*4 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + 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 Games ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 ✔ ✔...
...*4 ✔ Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie + 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 Games ✔*3 MonoMovie*4 ✔ ✔...
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.... 71 In this mode in an environment with video games. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie Button: This mode is meant for use this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for music playback and only Timbre Matching is active. • THX Games Button: THX Games mode is suitable for 6.1/7.1channel playback. It expands 5.1-channel...
.... 71 In this mode in an environment with video games. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie Button: This mode is meant for use this mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for music playback and only Timbre Matching is active. • THX Games Button: THX Games mode is suitable for 6.1/7.1channel playback. It expands 5.1-channel...
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... page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Distance 4. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex / Mono 2. A/V Sync 3. Zone2 3. Input Assign 1. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings.... Listening Mode Preset 6. Lock Setup pages 89-90 6. PHONO 72 Remote Control 2. Tuner 4. THX Audio Setup page 81-82 3. IntelliVolume 2. Listening Mode Preset 1....
... page 47 (TX-SR706 only) Unlocked page 42-44 1. Speaker Distance 4. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex / Mono 2. A/V Sync 3. Zone2 3. Input Assign 1. Settings are organized into eight categories on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver/AV amplifier's various settings.... Listening Mode Preset 6. Lock Setup pages 89-90 6. PHONO 72 Remote Control 2. Tuner 4. THX Audio Setup page 81-82 3. IntelliVolume 2. Listening Mode Preset 1....
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... example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Note: The Speaker Setup cannot be set up your speaker's manuals to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. quency will be specified: "Full Band", "40Hz", "50Hz", "60Hz", "70Hz", "80Hz (THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "120Hz", "150Hz", or 3 "200Hz". If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure manually that can be output...
... example, speakers with a good sized woofer. Note: The Speaker Setup cannot be set up your speaker's manuals to the AV receiver/AV amplifier. quency will be specified: "Full Band", "40Hz", "50Hz", "60Hz", "70Hz", "80Hz (THX)", "90Hz", "100Hz", "120Hz", "150Hz", or 3 "200Hz". If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure manually that can be output...
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... button. The setup menu closes. Note: This procedure can be used to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz (THX)". 10 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - woofer simultaneously. With the Double Bass function, you can choose how ...set to "Yes", and the "Front" setting in the next col- umn. In the speaker setup screen, you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off (THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Double Bass This setting...
... button. The setup menu closes. Note: This procedure can be used to select: On: Double Bass function on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz (THX)". 10 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - woofer simultaneously. With the Double Bass function, you can choose how ...set to "Yes", and the "Front" setting in the next col- umn. In the speaker setup screen, you 're using THX-certified speakers, select "Off (THX)". 11 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but - Advanced Setup-Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Double Bass This setting...
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...by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). meters: Select if you want to the listening position. 6 2 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Left", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select... Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup 8 Repeat step 6 for all speakers. Speaker Setup 1. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance 4 This setting is selected on your listening position. 3 76 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Can be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button...
...by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 49). meters: Select if you want to the listening position. 6 2 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select "Left", and then use the Left and Right [F]/[S] buttons to select... Settings 2. Speaker Distance 4. THX Audio Setup 8 Repeat step 6 for all speakers. Speaker Setup 1. Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance 4 This setting is selected on your listening position. 3 76 Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] but- Can be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by the [SETUP] button...
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...Down [R]/[X] but- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is output by the front left speaker. 2-4. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can be adjusted from each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position. Here ...Distance 4. The "Level Calibration" menu appears and the pink noise test tone is 5 selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. • The test tone is set the volume. lowed by the Automatic Speaker Setup...
...Down [R]/[X] but- If the main menu doesn't appear, make sure the appropriate external input is output by the front left speaker. 2-4. THX Audio Setup Note: This procedure can be adjusted from each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position. Here ...Distance 4. The "Level Calibration" menu appears and the pink noise test tone is 5 selected on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted. • The test tone is set the volume. lowed by the Automatic Speaker Setup...
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...The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Level Calibration 5. Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Equalizer Settings Equalizer Channel 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1000Hz 2500Hz 6300Hz 16000Hz Manual Front 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 78 Speaker Settings...Off" or "Audyssey", go to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration 3. THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select this procedure. Equalizer Settings", and then press [ENTER].
...The "Speaker Setup" menu appears. 2. Level Calibration 5. Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is selected on page 77. 1 2-7 4 2, 3 1, 8 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Equalizer Settings Equalizer Channel 63Hz 160Hz 400Hz 1000Hz 2500Hz 6300Hz 16000Hz Manual Front 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 78 Speaker Settings...Off" or "Audyssey", go to select: Off: Equalizer off, response flat. Speaker Setup", and then press [ENTER]. Speaker Configuration 3. THX Audio Setup Use the Up and Down [R]/[X] buttons to select this procedure. Equalizer Settings", and then press [ENTER].