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... and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. All rights reserved. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of quality and performance tests. Reverse engineering or disassembly...• HDMI with permission. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. patents and other AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function *1 THX and Select2 are trademarks of composite video, S-Video, and component video sources • ...
... and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. All rights reserved. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of quality and performance tests. Reverse engineering or disassembly...• HDMI with permission. *2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. patents and other AV components • Remote controller Learning function • Remote controller Macro function *1 THX and Select2 are trademarks of composite video, S-Video, and component video sources • ...
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... different audio source in your main listening room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (pages 82-84). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels while Zone 2 is output by Zone 2. Subwoofer Center speaker Zone 2: Sub Room Surround left and right ...can enjoy up to Act, nothing is on (see pages 20-21). Main Room: In your sub room, or Zone 2, as Dolby, DTS, and THX (pages 60-63). *If the Powered Zone 2 setting is set to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room and a stereo speaker system in each room...
... different audio source in your main listening room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (pages 82-84). *The listening modes cannot be used with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 5.1-channels while Zone 2 is output by Zone 2. Subwoofer Center speaker Zone 2: Sub Room Surround left and right ...can enjoy up to Act, nothing is on (see pages 20-21). Main Room: In your sub room, or Zone 2, as Dolby, DTS, and THX (pages 60-63). *If the Powered Zone 2 setting is set to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room and a stereo speaker system in each room...
Instruction Manual
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...or CD recorder made by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. In SAT/MD mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V...AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M L M N O P Q R S T U V 14 Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode....
...or CD recorder made by using the eight REMOTE MODE buttons. ■ RECEIVER/TAPE Mode In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control an Onkyo CD player in this mode. In SAT/MD mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via . CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V...AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M L M N O P Q R S T U V 14 Remote Controller-Continued About the Remote Controller Modes Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can control an Onkyo DVD player in this mode....
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... SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M M N O P Q R S A STANDBY button ... button Used with selectable play modes. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - D TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. C Number buttons Used to enter title...
... SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M M N O P Q R S A STANDBY button ... button Used with selectable play modes. CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - D TOP MENU button Selects a DVD's top menu. C Number buttons Used to enter title...
Instruction Manual
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.../CLOSE [ ] button Opens and closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc. To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button to On or... UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M K ...7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - F DISPLAY button Displays information about the ...
.../CLOSE [ ] button Opens and closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc. To control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button to On or... UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M K ...7 8 9 PHONO T V VOL +10 0 CLEAR --/--- 10 11 12 INPUT SELECTOR MACRO 1 2 3 ZONE2 RECEIVER TAPE/AMP REMOTE MODE DVD CD HDD TV DIMMER + CH DISC ALBUM - F DISPLAY button Displays information about the ...
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... SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M HDD K L M N O P A STANDBY button Turns off , it ...Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) and Apple iPod connected via . O Fast Forward [ ] button Press and hold to fast forward. When Using the RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver...
... SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING MODE SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M HDD K L M N O P A STANDBY button Turns off , it ...Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock) and Apple iPod connected via . O Fast Forward [ ] button Press and hold to fast forward. When Using the RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or VIDEO 3 IN jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD. • Set the AV receiver...
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... and your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. THX recommends that provides the most satisfying results. 1/3 wall position Surround back left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound... inward slightly so as the front left and right speakers. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. In general, a good bass sound can be placed as shown.
... and your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with the listener at about 2-3 feet (60-100 cm) above ear level. THX recommends that provides the most satisfying results. 1/3 wall position Surround back left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound... inward slightly so as the front left and right speakers. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Onkyo's own DSP surround listening modes. In general, a good bass sound can be placed as shown.
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...video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several ...connected to Off (page 78). It's also recommended that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line output and vice versa. Audio Signal Flow Chart AV receiver HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel IN HDMI Optical OUT Analog MD recorder...
...video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI. DVD player, etc. The AV receiver supports several ...connected to Off (page 78). It's also recommended that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line output and vice versa. Audio Signal Flow Chart AV receiver HDMI Optical Coaxial Analog Multichannel IN HDMI Optical OUT Analog MD recorder...
Instruction Manual
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...: • Make sure the microphone is 4 ohms, change the REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST minimum speaker impedance setting TESTTONE CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Auto Speaker Setup Push Enter:Start Caution! CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9... before running the automatic speaker setup OPEN/CLOSE VIDEOOFF (see page 46). SETUP MIC Connect the setup microphone to which the AV receiver is connected. 1 Turn on . zontal. • If there's an obstacle between the microphone and any of speakers connected...
...: • Make sure the microphone is 4 ohms, change the REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST minimum speaker impedance setting TESTTONE CH SEL LEVEL LEVEL before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Auto Speaker Setup Push Enter:Start Caution! CD TAPE TUNER 7 8 9... before running the automatic speaker setup OPEN/CLOSE VIDEOOFF (see page 46). SETUP MIC Connect the setup microphone to which the AV receiver is connected. 1 Turn on . zontal. • If there's an obstacle between the microphone and any of speakers connected...
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...speakers and crossover frequencies. 3. Using a Powered Subwoofer: If you're using Automatic Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are used to identify the speakers (e.g., "L" for left, "R" for right, and so on the floor and ...RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. 1.Warning Not Detect: Distance Error: 2.Speaker Config Subwoofer :No Front :80Hz(THX) Center :80Hz(THX) Surround :80Hz(THX) SurrBack :80Hz(THX) SurrBack ch :2ch 3.Speaker Distance Left :12ft Center :12ft Right :12ft Surround R : 7ft SurrBack : 7ft Surround L...
...speakers and crossover frequencies. 3. Using a Powered Subwoofer: If you're using Automatic Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are used to identify the speakers (e.g., "L" for left, "R" for right, and so on the floor and ...RETURN] button to return to the previous menu. 1.Warning Not Detect: Distance Error: 2.Speaker Config Subwoofer :No Front :80Hz(THX) Center :80Hz(THX) Surround :80Hz(THX) SurrBack :80Hz(THX) SurrBack ch :2ch 3.Speaker Distance Left :12ft Center :12ft Right :12ft Surround R : 7ft SurrBack : 7ft Surround L...
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...2, you must assign that 's been assigned to IN1 or IN2 in the "HDMI Video Setup" on page 43, the input selector assignment on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. d.VIDEO3 :Opt2 e.VIDEO4 :Front f.TAPE :----- VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH ...DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 2, 3 1, 4 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST If you connect a component to a digital input, you want to use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to HDMI here. Digital Input," ...
...2, you must assign that 's been assigned to IN1 or IN2 in the "HDMI Video Setup" on page 43, the input selector assignment on the AV receiver by the [SETUP] button. d.VIDEO3 :Opt2 e.VIDEO4 :Front f.TAPE :----- VCR CABLE CDR TOP MENU MENU ENTER SAT MD SLEEP VOL PREV CH ...DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING 2, 3 1, 4 REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE PURE A DIRECT THX ALLST If you connect a component to a digital input, you want to use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to HDMI here. Digital Input," ...
Instruction Manual
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First Time Setup-Continued Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component, such as the Remote Interactive Dock, to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 3 IN...Speaker Setup 01.Speaker Impedance 2.Speaker Configuration 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.THX Audio Setup 6.Equalizer Settings Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select MD, CDR, or HDD. Repeat this setting. Notes: • This procedure can also be changed on the AV receiver. The main menu appears onscreen. 1 TAPE or VIDEO 3 Press the...
First Time Setup-Continued Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component, such as the Remote Interactive Dock, to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 3 IN...Speaker Setup 01.Speaker Impedance 2.Speaker Configuration 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.THX Audio Setup 6.Equalizer Settings Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select MD, CDR, or HDD. Repeat this setting. Notes: • This procedure can also be changed on the AV receiver. The main menu appears onscreen. 1 TAPE or VIDEO 3 Press the...
Instruction Manual
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... is too loud, try the +10 dB or +15 dB setting. 57 Input Channel If you've connected a 7.1-channel audio output to select "4. RECEIVER MULTI CH 5 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. You can select 0 dB, +5 dB, +10 dB, or +15 dB.... VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING SETUP REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ Using the Multichannel DVD Input The multichannel DVD input is ...
... is too loud, try the +10 dB or +15 dB setting. 57 Input Channel If you've connected a 7.1-channel audio output to select "4. RECEIVER MULTI CH 5 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Setup closes. You can select 0 dB, +5 dB, +10 dB, or +15 dB.... VOL PREV CH DISPLAY RETURN SET UP MUTING SETUP REC PLAYLIST RANDOM LISTENING MODE STEREO SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ Using the Multichannel DVD Input The multichannel DVD input is ...
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... how much the output is muted by using the Muting Level preference (see page 77). 58 Tip: You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - CH SEL REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING... MODE SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M LEVEL - + ...
... how much the output is muted by using the Muting Level preference (see page 77). 58 Tip: You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press [RECEIVER] first DIMMER V1 V2 V3 1 2 3 + V4 MULTI CH DVD T V CH 4 5 6 - CH SEL REC PLAYLIST RANDOM STEREO LISTENING... MODE SURR REPEAT PURE A AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE DIRECT THX ALLST TESTTONE CH SEL OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF LEVEL L NIGHT LEVEL Re-EQ RC-620M LEVEL - + ...
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... and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. ■ [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [ALL ST] button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. 60 PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU... • While a pair of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each...
... and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. ■ [DIRECT] button This button selects the Direct listening mode. ■ [THX] button This button selects the THX listening modes. ■ [ALL ST] button This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening mode. 60 PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU... • While a pair of the listening modes that can be used with the current input source. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display is turned off and only the HDMI OUT outputs video signals. Using the Listening Modes Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each...
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... DTS-ES Discrete DTS DTS-ES Matrix DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music DTS+PLIIx Movie THX Cinema ✔ THX*5 THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode THX Games mode ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged *5 Original Studio-Mix ✔ DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono 3/2.1 2/2.1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
... DTS-ES Discrete DTS DTS-ES Matrix DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Dolby EX DTS+PLIIx Music DTS+PLIIx Movie THX Cinema ✔ THX*5 THX Surround EX THX Select2 Cinema THX Music mode THX Games mode ✔ Mono Movie Orchestra Onkyo Unplugged *5 Original Studio-Mix ✔ DSP TV Logic All Ch Stereo Full Mono 3/2.1 2/2.1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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... home-theater environment. This is a new and improved mode especially for home theater use. • THX Music Mode This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is designed for reproduction in a sizable place like being right ...in mono, so the sound you are typically recorded and edited on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Select2 Cinema This mode...
... home-theater environment. This is a new and improved mode especially for home theater use. • THX Music Mode This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is designed for reproduction in a sizable place like being right ...in mono, so the sound you are typically recorded and edited on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Select2 Cinema This mode...
Instruction Manual
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To get your system up and running, you to tailor the AV receiver to change the AV receiver's settings, which are displayed on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to suit your...6.Audio Adjust 7.Preference 8.Hardware Setup First Time Setup p.43 p.44 p.45 p.46 Submenu 3.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Impedance 2.Speaker Configuration 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.THX Audio Setup 6.Equalizer Settings 4.Input Setup ---------VIDEO1--------- 1.Character Edit 5.Listening Mode Preset 1.DVD 2.VIDEO1 3.VIDEO2 4.VIDEO3 5.VIDEO4 6.TAPE 7.TUNER 8.CD 9.PHONO 6....
To get your system up and running, you to tailor the AV receiver to change the AV receiver's settings, which are displayed on the connected TV (not via the HDMI OUT) and provide a convenient way to suit your...6.Audio Adjust 7.Preference 8.Hardware Setup First Time Setup p.43 p.44 p.45 p.46 Submenu 3.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Impedance 2.Speaker Configuration 3.Speaker Distance 4.Level Calibration 5.THX Audio Setup 6.Equalizer Settings 4.Input Setup ---------VIDEO1--------- 1.Character Edit 5.Listening Mode Preset 1.DVD 2.VIDEO1 3.VIDEO2 4.VIDEO3 5.VIDEO4 6.TAPE 7.TUNER 8.CD 9.PHONO 6....
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... EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTSES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and Multichannel. 1 RECEIVER Re-EQ Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The Audio Adjust settings are explained on the next page. CD TAPE...
... EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTSES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and Multichannel. 1 RECEIVER Re-EQ Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The Audio Adjust settings are explained on the next page. CD TAPE...
Instruction Manual
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...if the stereo image feels like it's in the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes. • The tone control settings do not apply to the THX lis- It can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by only the center speaker. (If you're not using the Pro Logic II Music...steps. Adjusting the Listening Modes-Continued Tone Control Settings You can adjust the width of the center channel sound. On: Panorama function on the AV Receiver: Notes: • The AV receiver's TONE buttons cannot be adjusted from -10 dB to +10 dB in order to 5, the front left and right channel output is ...
...if the stereo image feels like it's in the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes. • The tone control settings do not apply to the THX lis- It can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by only the center speaker. (If you're not using the Pro Logic II Music...steps. Adjusting the Listening Modes-Continued Tone Control Settings You can adjust the width of the center channel sound. On: Panorama function on the AV Receiver: Notes: • The AV receiver's TONE buttons cannot be adjusted from -10 dB to +10 dB in order to 5, the front left and right channel output is ...
