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..., DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. D Center speaker This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. H I Surround back speakers (Left and Right) These speakers are necessary to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer...Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them inward so as the front speakers. Position them at the sides of wall position Tip • To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to your subwoofer at various...
..., DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. D Center speaker This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. H I Surround back speakers (Left and Right) These speakers are necessary to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer...Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Angle them inward so as the front speakers. Position them at the sides of wall position Tip • To find the best position for precise sound positioning and to your subwoofer at various...
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... are also color-coded and you should attach them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have . Doing so may affect... the sound quality and should be sure to set the speaker settings. En 13 If you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected...
... are also color-coded and you should attach them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have . Doing so may affect... the sound quality and should be sure to set the speaker settings. En 13 If you use speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected...
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... speakers output the same sound in two directions. The surround dipole speakers should be positioned. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT En 15 You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. BC Front speakers D Center speaker EF Surround speakers G Subwoofer(s) HI Surround back speakers JK Front high speakers LM Front wide speakers Dipole speakers...
... speakers output the same sound in two directions. The surround dipole speakers should be positioned. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT En 15 You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. BC Front speakers D Center speaker EF Surround speakers G Subwoofer(s) HI Surround back speakers JK Front high speakers LM Front wide speakers Dipole speakers...
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... components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. tions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Right! V Yellow OPTICAL Orange L White R Red S-Video separates the... digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Even 176.4/192 kHz is a conventional analog interface to connect DVD players with AV components HDMI...
... components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. tions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Right! V Yellow OPTICAL Orange L White R Red S-Video separates the... digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Even 176.4/192 kHz is a conventional analog interface to connect DVD players with AV components HDMI...
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To use this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be output from the AV receiver's speakers, too. En 18 Connecting Your Components with Q or the "TV Control" setting to "On" (➔ 56) for an Q-compatible TV. - ...of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 43). Set your TV's speakers: - To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to the appropriate jacks. ...
To use this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be output from the AV receiver's speakers, too. En 18 Connecting Your Components with Q or the "TV Control" setting to "On" (➔ 56) for an Q-compatible TV. - ...of Q-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 43). Set your TV's speakers: - To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your components to the appropriate jacks. ...
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...setting cannot be selected. • When the listening mode that doesn't support front high, front wide or surround back speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:SB: The sound from 90 to 10 minutes in the following settings: "Bass", "Treble", "Subwoofer Level", "Center Level", "Dynamic...", "MUSIC", "GAME", and "THX". Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT repeatedly. `Speaker Layout:FH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:FW: The sound from front wide speakers is output by priority. Note that are grouped in 10 minute steps. See also: ...
...setting cannot be selected. • When the listening mode that doesn't support front high, front wide or surround back speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:SB: The sound from 90 to 10 minutes in the following settings: "Bass", "Treble", "Subwoofer Level", "Center Level", "Dynamic...", "MUSIC", "GAME", and "THX". Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT repeatedly. `Speaker Layout:FH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:FW: The sound from front wide speakers is output by priority. Note that are grouped in 10 minute steps. See also: ...
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... 's already set to Stereo, unless it via the Home menu; When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that "TV/ CD", "GAME" or "VCR/...DVR" appears on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. *4 When you have selected "Custom" in the "Picture Mode" (➔ 52), pressing ENTER allows you ...input selector, the setting changes in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) • When you connect a pair of ...
... 's already set to Stereo, unless it via the Home menu; When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that "TV/ CD", "GAME" or "VCR/...DVR" appears on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. *4 When you have selected "Custom" in the "Picture Mode" (➔ 52), pressing ENTER allows you ...input selector, the setting changes in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) • When you connect a pair of ...
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...televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other hand, if it to 6 positions. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone The speaker setting menu appears. If "Dynamic EQ" is set to G: Listening position Note • Make the room as quiet as Audyssey MultEQ®... MultEQ to create a listening environment in use) or place it is not in your home theater that is clear, well-balanced sound for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from this function, connect and position...
...televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other hand, if it to 6 positions. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone The speaker setting menu appears. If "Dynamic EQ" is set to G: Listening position Note • Make the room as quiet as Audyssey MultEQ®... MultEQ to create a listening environment in use) or place it is not in your home theater that is clear, well-balanced sound for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from this function, connect and position...
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...No", increase the subwoofer's volume to its highest crossover frequency, and then try again. • Speaker Matching Error! Refer to your speakers using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to the half-way point, set it may appear. En ...31 Error Messages While Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is not detected. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect ...
...No", increase the subwoofer's volume to its highest crossover frequency, and then try again. • Speaker Matching Error! Refer to your speakers using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it to the half-way point, set it may appear. En ...31 Error Messages While Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is not detected. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect ...
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... is connected to the AV receiver ("TV Sp On" appears on the format of headphones is connected, you can only be selected if your TV speakers coming from HDMI OUT. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ 25). • While a pair of the input signal. Listening Mode Buttons Press... intended for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ 37). When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are listening to sound through HDMI IN can be used while you are turned off.
... is connected to the AV receiver ("TV Sp On" appears on the format of headphones is connected, you can only be selected if your TV speakers coming from HDMI OUT. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ 25). • While a pair of the input signal. Listening Mode Buttons Press... intended for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ 37). When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are listening to sound through HDMI IN can be used while you are turned off.
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... can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ 45). ; 9 $ / Press RECEIVER followed by the listening mode. En 37 Explanatory Notes...
... can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ 45). ; 9 $ / Press RECEIVER followed by the listening mode. En 37 Explanatory Notes...
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...P also benefit from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. Direct In this mode, audio from HDMI OUT. The "Speaker Configuration" (presence of speakers), D i r e c t d i o P P o P P "Speaker Distance" and "A/V Sync" settings are enabled, but are particularly... This mode is turned off , minimizing pos- sion and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for more details (➔ 42). % % Do l b y cD+oPPoPP ' Dolby TrueHD % D D Tl r u e H D P P P P P P ' DTS % Speaker Layout ;9$ /*1 ;9$ / 9$/ 9$/ / /*3 /*4 9$/ 9$/ 9$/*1 9$/ 9$/*1...
...P also benefit from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. Direct In this mode, audio from HDMI OUT. The "Speaker Configuration" (presence of speakers), D i r e c t d i o P P o P P "Speaker Distance" and "A/V Sync" settings are enabled, but are particularly... This mode is turned off , minimizing pos- sion and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for more details (➔ 42). % % Do l b y cD+oPPoPP ' Dolby TrueHD % D D Tl r u e H D P P P P P P ' DTS % Speaker Layout ;9$ /*1 ;9$ / 9$/ 9$/ / /*3 /*4 9$/ 9$/ 9$/*1 9$/ 9$/*1...
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...Ct Cr i nx t De Sx Xt e The combination of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that information from the previous page.) Input Source % ' Speaker Layout 9$/ 9$/*1 % 9$/ ' 9$/*1 4 9$/ % % 9$/ DSD DTS 96/24*7 This mode is for use a dis- (...that E S S M a t r i x t e t e bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with DVDs that adds new speakers to 7.1-channel playback. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels, Audyssey DSX applies Surround Envelopment Processing to reproduce the next most important ...
...Ct Cr i nx t De Sx Xt e The combination of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that information from the previous page.) Input Source % ' Speaker Layout 9$/ 9$/*1 % 9$/ ' 9$/*1 4 9$/ % % 9$/ DSD DTS 96/24*7 This mode is for use a dis- (...that E S S M a t r i x t e t e bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with DVDs that adds new speakers to 7.1-channel playback. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels, Audyssey DSX applies Surround Envelopment Processing to reproduce the next most important ...
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... channel playback. It can be used . 4 % ' ( ) The combination of the surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to movies but in movie theaters and home theaters just as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is designed for listening to Dolby Digital EX sources.... Speaker Layout $/ $/ / $/ / En 40 round back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected T H X e G a m e s a P a P listening mode. • THX ...
... channel playback. It can be used . 4 % ' ( ) The combination of the surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to movies but in movie theaters and home theaters just as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is designed for listening to Dolby Digital EX sources.... Speaker Layout $/ $/ / $/ / En 40 round back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected T H X e G a m e s a P a P listening mode. • THX ...
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...reverb. 9$/*10 ;9$ / Note *1 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound. *2 If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used . *9 • This listening mode can input the DSD signal from the front...10132; 45)]. • The listening modes cannot be switched between front high or front wide speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT [depending on ). *8 If there are satisfied: a. Either of front high or front wide speakers is connected. Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged ...
...reverb. 9$/*10 ;9$ / Note *1 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound. *2 If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used . *9 • This listening mode can input the DSD signal from the front...10132; 45)]. • The listening modes cannot be switched between front high or front wide speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT [depending on ). *8 If there are satisfied: a. Either of front high or front wide speakers is connected. Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged ...
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... cannot be selected. *3 If the "Surround" setting is able to drive up your speaker's manuals to "Bi-Amp" (➔ 70). ■ Powered Zone2 See "Setting the Powered Zone 2" (➔ 70). Sounds below the crossover frequency will be used , the AV receiver is set to anything other... more but less than HDMI is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔ 29). Note *1 "Full Band" can output low frequency bass sounds adequately, for each speaker. the "Audio TV Out" setting is selected in the main room. • Before...
... cannot be selected. *3 If the "Surround" setting is able to drive up your speaker's manuals to "Bi-Amp" (➔ 70). ■ Powered Zone2 See "Setting the Powered Zone 2" (➔ 70). Sounds below the crossover frequency will be used , the AV receiver is set to anything other... more but less than HDMI is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔ 29). Note *1 "Full Band" can output low frequency bass sounds adequately, for each speaker. the "Audio TV Out" setting is selected in the main room. • Before...
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...dB (absolute volume setting 82). Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker so that you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the each speaker is the same at the standard level for the LFE Channel) ` 80Hz, ...None" in 0.15 meter steps. (The default setting varies from country to filter out unwanted hum. Note • Speakers that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be calibrated while the AV receiver is muted. • The...
...dB (absolute volume setting 82). Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker so that you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the each speaker is the same at the standard level for the LFE Channel) ` 80Hz, ...None" in 0.15 meter steps. (The default setting varies from country to filter out unwanted hum. Note • Speakers that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be calibrated while the AV receiver is muted. • The...
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The volume at each speaker manually. high frequencies (e.g., 16000Hz) affect treble sounds. 3 Use R to select "Channel", and then use the F/S to turn on BGC. You can select: "63Hz", "160Hz", "400Hz", "1000Hz", "2500Hz", "6300Hz", or "16000Hz".... "THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer" setting to a room boundary (i.e., wall). Tip • Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz) affect bass sounds; Note • Cannot be set (➔ 46). ■ Equalizer ` Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker can be selected (➔ 45). ■ BGC ` Off: Select this if your surround back...
The volume at each speaker manually. high frequencies (e.g., 16000Hz) affect treble sounds. 3 Use R to select "Channel", and then use the F/S to turn on BGC. You can select: "63Hz", "160Hz", "400Hz", "1000Hz", "2500Hz", "6300Hz", or "16000Hz".... "THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer" setting to a room boundary (i.e., wall). Tip • Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz) affect bass sounds; Note • Cannot be set (➔ 46). ■ Equalizer ` Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker can be selected (➔ 45). ■ BGC ` Off: Select this if your surround back...
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...the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for the tonal and spatial shifts that certain sound elements can broaden the width of the center channel sound. Output Speaker ` Center: Mono audio is output by the center speaker. ` Left / Right: Mono audio is automatically applied when listening in any ... source is output by the listener. Normally, if you to adjust the weight of the front stereo image when using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be active in THX listening mode depending on . ` Off: Panorama function off. A consequence of turning the volume below ...
...the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for the tonal and spatial shifts that certain sound elements can broaden the width of the center channel sound. Output Speaker ` Center: Mono audio is output by the center speaker. ` Left / Right: Mono audio is automatically applied when listening in any ... source is output by the listener. Normally, if you to adjust the weight of the front stereo image when using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be active in THX listening mode depending on . ` Off: Panorama function off. A consequence of turning the volume below ...
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... a value "0" in the middle is set value is made big. Preparation Press the input selector buttons to hear a sound. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are accentuated in that the set to select an input source. Note • If the "Center" setting is set to...Image `0 to 2 to "On". ■ Dynamic EQ ` Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ® off. ` On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. Sound is spread in left and right speakers should be set to create the center channel. Audyssey DSX™ ■ Soundstage `-3dB to Reference to "None" (➔ 45), this setting...
... a value "0" in the middle is set value is made big. Preparation Press the input selector buttons to hear a sound. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are accentuated in that the set to select an input source. Note • If the "Center" setting is set to...Image `0 to 2 to "On". ■ Dynamic EQ ` Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ® off. ` On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. Sound is spread in left and right speakers should be set to create the center channel. Audyssey DSX™ ■ Soundstage `-3dB to Reference to "None" (➔ 45), this setting...