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... shows the best positions for your listening room to create a triangle, with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Their role in a home theater is turned on, speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind the... at a specific location in your surround-sound speakers. In movies it close to add realistic ambience. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B can be...
... shows the best positions for your listening room to create a triangle, with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Their role in a home theater is turned on, speaker set B outputs only analog input signals. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind the... at a specific location in your surround-sound speakers. In movies it close to add realistic ambience. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B can be...
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...only negative (-) terminals. In addition, you should set the Minimum Speaker Impedance to "4 ohms" (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker terminal Color Front... may affect the sound quality and should use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Before using the AV receiver, you 're ...
...only negative (-) terminals. In addition, you should set the Minimum Speaker Impedance to "4 ohms" (see page 50.) Attaching the Speaker Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are all black.) Speaker terminal Color Front... may affect the sound quality and should use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Before using the AV receiver, you 're ...
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...) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Push plugs ...in all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type ...
...) Cable Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Jack OPTICAL COAXIAL L R Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. 20 Description Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). It's the most common connection format for coaxial. Push plugs ...in all the way. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type ...
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... this hookup example, you can use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c to listen via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( A , B , or C ) that matches the VCR/DVD recorder... and DTS listening modes, use the VCR's tuner to listen to the sound of connection. A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR VIDEO 1 V C IN VIDEO 1 B S IN S VIDEO OUT VCR, DVD recorder VIDEO OUT Connection A B C TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal flow COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN ⇐ VIDEO...
... this hookup example, you can use connection b or c . (Use a and b or a and c to listen via the AV receiver. This is useful if the TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a connection type ( A , B , or C ) that matches the VCR/DVD recorder... and DTS listening modes, use the VCR's tuner to listen to the sound of connection. A COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR VIDEO 1 V C IN VIDEO 1 B S IN S VIDEO OUT VCR, DVD recorder VIDEO OUT Connection A B C TX-SR503/503E/8350 Signal flow COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 IN ⇐ VIDEO...
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... SETUP CLEAR TAPE TUNER CD VCR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES DIMMER Muting the AV Receiver With this function, you can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to Standby. Press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. The ...output is selected. 1 TONE Press the AV receiver's [TONE] button repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to + adjust. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to select: dim, ...
... SETUP CLEAR TAPE TUNER CD VCR MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES DIMMER Muting the AV Receiver With this function, you can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to Standby. Press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. The ...output is selected. 1 TONE Press the AV receiver's [TONE] button repeatedly to select either Bass or Treble. 2 Use the TONE [-]/[+] buttons to + adjust. ■ Bass You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to select: dim, ...
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...case the surroundback channel audio is split between the surround left and right speakers and the subwoofer. You can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. Dolby Digital EX With an added surround-back channel, this mode is selected.) Stereo The selected ... and output by the front left and right channels. It can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the AV receiver can also use with games consoles with a mono soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks recorded in each listening mode.
...case the surroundback channel audio is split between the surround left and right speakers and the subwoofer. You can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. Dolby Digital EX With an added surround-back channel, this mode is selected.) Stereo The selected ... and output by the front left and right channels. It can also be played on conventional 5.1 channel systems, in surround-sound decoders and DSP programs, the AV receiver can also use with games consoles with a mono soundtrack, or to select multilingual soundtracks recorded in each listening mode.
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...from 2-channel sources. There are emphasized in this mode with stereo material such as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other mono sound sources. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6.1 surround... sound. In addition, it simulates the stage-front experience. All Ch Stereo Ideal for classical or operatic music. Orchestra Suitable for background ...
...from 2-channel sources. There are emphasized in this mode with stereo material such as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other mono sound sources. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is DTS with an added surround back channel for 6.1 surround... sound. In addition, it simulates the stage-front experience. All Ch Stereo Ideal for classical or operatic music. Orchestra Suitable for background ...
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...playing, and with speaker set to select: Off: Late Night function off . ton repeatedly to Standby. High: Big reduction in a movie theater. Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only) With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of the Late Night... Adjust provides various functions for watching movies late at low volume 2 levels-ideal for adjusting the sound. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to disturb anyone. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] but- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ '...
...playing, and with speaker set to select: Off: Late Night function off . ton repeatedly to Standby. High: Big reduction in a movie theater. Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only) With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of the Late Night... Adjust provides various functions for watching movies late at low volume 2 levels-ideal for adjusting the sound. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to disturb anyone. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] but- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ '...
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... These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this setting, you can specify by how much surround sound, move the sound field forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. The default setting is...off center. This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected or speaker B is attenuated in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward. L+R: Both the left , right, and center mix, allowing you can select Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx ...
... These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources. ■ Panorama With this setting, you can specify by how much surround sound, move the sound field forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. The default setting is...off center. This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected or speaker B is attenuated in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward. L+R: Both the left , right, and center mix, allowing you can select Pro Logic IIx Movie, Pro Logic IIx ...
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... 4 through 7 in the "Speaker configura- eter of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- In addition, listen to select: On: Double Bass function on , or the multichannel input is being used. Bass from the front...Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from the subwoofer; Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your speaker system, you think there's not enough sound coming from your setup. This function can boost bass output by the [SETUP] button on the diam- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ '...
... 4 through 7 in the "Speaker configura- eter of your subwoofer and other speakers (front, center, and surround). 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- In addition, listen to select: On: Double Bass function on , or the multichannel input is being used. Bass from the front...Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from the subwoofer; Choose a crossover frequency suitable for your speaker system, you think there's not enough sound coming from your setup. This function can boost bass output by the [SETUP] button on the diam- 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ '...
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...m) more or less than the Front distance. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it's important that you can hear the test tone sufficiently. 6 Repeat step 5 for the "front speakers," then press the Down [ ...at the same time. tance," and then press the [ENTER] button. For example, if the Front distance is muted. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Note: Speakers that all speakers. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer distances can adjust the volume of the distance from each...
...m) more or less than the Front distance. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Advanced Setup-Continued Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it's important that you can hear the test tone sufficiently. 6 Repeat step 5 for the "front speakers," then press the Down [ ...at the same time. tance," and then press the [ENTER] button. For example, if the Front distance is muted. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Note: Speakers that all speakers. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer distances can adjust the volume of the distance from each...
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... the speakers are configured correctly (page 32). Audio There's no sound is output by the speakers (page 41). • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. • If the...; The input signal format is set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 34). Remove the power cord from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. After that the power cord is selected properly (page 31). On some games consoles, such as those that the digital input source is properly...
... the speakers are configured correctly (page 32). Audio There's no sound is output by the speakers (page 41). • Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. • If the...; The input signal format is set to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX (page 34). Remove the power cord from a menu. • If your Onkyo dealer. After that the power cord is selected properly (page 31). On some games consoles, such as those that the digital input source is properly...
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... repositioning your DVD player. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- This is off and the AV receiver outputs no sound? • Speaker set A. • When you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on speaker set B outputs only... input doesn't work ? • Make sure the source material is on the AV receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Troubleshooting-Continued The subwoofer produces no sound? • The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is Dolby Digital (page 46). If you won't be ...
... repositioning your DVD player. About DTS signals • When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit- This is off and the AV receiver outputs no sound? • Speaker set A. • When you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on speaker set B outputs only... input doesn't work ? • Make sure the source material is on the AV receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 'SJEBZ 'FCSVBSZ Troubleshooting-Continued The subwoofer produces no sound? • The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker set B is Dolby Digital (page 46). If you won't be ...
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...away from an external source, or static electricity may not work at all. • To control Onkyo components via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. • To control Onkyo components without , or other components? • Make sure you 've entered the correct remote control ... In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from the AV receiver, and that there's no video signals are output. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at that component. Others The sound changes when I change the language of headphones is connected, the ...
...away from an external source, or static electricity may not work at all. • To control Onkyo components via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. • To control Onkyo components without , or other components? • Make sure you 've entered the correct remote control ... In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from the AV receiver, and that there's no video signals are output. Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at that component. Others The sound changes when I change the language of headphones is connected, the ...