AV Receiver DTR-50.
Safety Information and Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety Information and Introduction Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water.
Safety Information and Introduction Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 20) ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Safety Information and Introduction Table of Contents Safety Information and Introduction Important Safety Instructions ......................................2 Precautions ...................................................................3 Supplied Accessories...................................................4 Table of Contents..........................................................5 Features .........................................................................6 Front & Rear Panels.................
Safety Information and Introduction Features Amplifier • 135 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) • 180 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • 230 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth) • Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • H.C.P.S.
Safety Information and Introduction Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American models) a b pq r cd (Australian models) e f s g h i j kl m n t The AV receiver has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Safety Information and Introduction Display s a b cd e f j k l For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Speaker/channel indicators m c Z3 (Zone 3) indicator (78) i Input indicators (102) HDMI indicator (74) DIGITAL indicator ANALOG indicator d Listening mode and format indicators (38) j Bi AMP indicator e M.
Safety Information and Introduction Rear Panel a b cd e f op g h i j k q r s l m n t a u REMOTE CONTROL jack j ZONE 2 OUT V jack b USB port k ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks c ETHERNET port l FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal d RS232 port Terminal for control.
Safety Information and Introduction Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver a b i c To control the AV receiver, press Receiver to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Integra/Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 84). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. Connecting Your Speakers Tip Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
Connections ■ 7.1-channel playback Select the speakers (surround back, front high, front wide) you want to use for 7.1-channel playback. You can set which speakers you want to use by priority. See “Selecting Speaker Layout” (➔ page 47). Front high right Front wide right Front right Front left Front wide left Front high left Center ■ 9.1-channel playback By adding an external amplifier to the 7.1-channel configuration shown on the left, you can enjoy 9.1-channel playback.
Connections Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels Speaker Connection Precautions The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purpose. Read the following before connecting your speakers: • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms” (➔ page 58).
Connections Using Dipole Speakers Using Powered Subwoofers Bi-amping the Front Speakers Important: TV/screen a LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT • When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support biamping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.
Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier Using Speakers Without Crossover Network If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details. *1 L *2 R Power amplifier SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide Note *1 *2 Specify “None” for any channel that you don’t want to output (➔ page 58).
Connections About AV Connections Connecting AV components a HDMI cable : Video & Audio TV, projector, etc. *1 • Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Right! ■ Optical digital audio Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*2, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio quality is the same as coaxial.
Connections Connecting Components with HDMI Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Personal computer TV, projector, etc. Camcorder, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Game console Set top box/digital video recorder, etc. * * If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver.
Connections ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ pages 56, 57). Connecting Your Components No. Jack/Port The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
Connections No. Jack/Port H MONITOR OUT I COMPONENT VIDEO select “- - - - -” for “PC” in the “HDMI Input” setting (➔ page 56). Components TV, projector, etc. MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock ✔ IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔ J ZONE 2 OUT TV, projector, etc. K PC IN*5 Personal computer • With connection D, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To listen in Zone 2/3 as well, use D and F.
Connections Connecting the Antennas Connecting the Power Cord This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. North American models 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s AC INLET. Australian models To AC wall outlet Push. Insert wire. Release. Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning On 1 8On/Standby Press 8On/Standby on the front panel. or Press Receiver followed by 8Receiver on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on and its display lights. Turning Off 1 Press 8On/Standby on the front panel. or Press Receiver followed by 8Receiver on the remote controller. The AV receiver will enter standby mode.
Turning On & Basic Operations Initial Setup This section explains the settings that we recommend you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use to let you perform those settings. Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus This step determines the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “Language” in “OSD Setup” (➔ page 72). Tip The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN.
Turning On & Basic Operations Source Connection This step checks the connection of source components. 1 2 3 4 Use q/w to select one of the following options, and then press Enter. `Yes, Continue: Performs the checkings. `No, Skip: Skips this step and continues to “Remote Mode Setup”. Select the input selector for which you want to check the connection and press Enter. The picture of the corresponding source should appear on screen with a verification prompt.
Turning On & Basic Operations Playback The on-screen information appears only on a TV that is connected to HDMI outputs. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. 1 Press Receiver followed by an Input Selector button. 2 Start playback on the source component.
Turning On & Basic Operations Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices Press USB or NET first. a Top Menu This button displays the top menu for each media or service. n 2 This button stops playback. b q/w and Enter These buttons navigate through the menus. o Mode You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode. e/r This button cycles through pages. h Playlist e/r In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects playlists. c 1 This button starts playback.
Turning On & Basic Operations Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that appear on the AV receiver’s display during media playback. Icon Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB 3 Press Mode repeatedly to switch to Extended Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video). The on-screen information appears only on a TV that is connected to HDMI outputs. A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears. Pause This section explains how to play music/video files on the iPod/iPhone.
Turning On & Basic Operations Extended Mode (Music) Control The music content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the music content while looking at the screen. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Note Playing a USB Device Listening to vTuner Internet Radio The on-screen information appears only on a TV that is connected to HDMI outputs. You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 107).
Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites There are two ways you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from the vTuner Internet Radio. Adding to My Favorites The selected program will be added to “My Favorites” on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the remote controller. 1. Press Menu with the station selected or while a station is playing. 2. Use q/w to select “Add to My Favorites”, and press Enter. 3.
Turning On & Basic Operations Changing the Icon Layout on the Network Service Screen You need to connect your TV to the HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN) to make the following on-screen setting. The layout of icons can be customized by switching their positions on the network service screen. 1 Press NET. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. If it flashes, verify that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver.
Turning On & Basic Operations 5 Click “OK” to close the dialog box. This completes the Windows Media Player 11 configuration. You can now play the music files in your Windows Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver. 3 Move your cursor and click on “Turn on media streaming”. A list of media server appears. Wording may vary slightly depending on the network location. 4 On the “Media streaming options”, select the AV receiver and confirm that it is set to “Allow”.
Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Creating a shared folder Playing music files on a shared folder Right-click the folder that you want to share. In order to enjoy Home Media, you must first create a shared folder on your computer. ■ Setting the sharing options 1 2 3 4 1 5 Under “Network File and Folder Sharing”, select “Share”. Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder This section explains how to play music files on a computer or NAS (Network Attached Storage) through the AV receiver.
Turning On & Basic Operations Listening to AM/FM Radio This section describes the procedure of using the buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise specified. Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. You can also change the frequency steps (➔ page 73). 1 ■ Auto tuning mode ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
Turning On & Basic Operations 4 Press Memory again to store the station or channel. The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing. Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. ■ Selecting Presets 1 To select a preset, use Preset e/r on the AV receiver, or the remote controller’s CH +/–. Tip • You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select a preset directly. ■ Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete.
Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Listening to Traffic News (TP) RDS program types (PTY) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. Type Display 1 2 None None Press RT/PTY/TP three times. If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will appear on the AV receiver’s display. If “TP” without square brackets appears, this means that the station is not broadcasting TP.
Turning On & Basic Operations Using Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.
Turning On & Basic Operations 1 2 Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver is connected. Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Listening Position a, and connect it to the Setup Mic jack. If “Speakers Type (Front)” is set to “Digital Crossover”, a confirmation screen appears. Select “Next (2-7. Digital Processing Crossover Network)” to display the screen for Digital Processing Crossover Network (➔ page 62). Continue with the settings.
Turning On & Basic Operations 10 Use q/w to select a target, and use e/r to change the setting. After the results of Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 have been saved, the menu will display the “Audyssey” (➔ page 66), “Dynamic EQ” (➔ page 66), “Dynamic Volume” (➔ page 66) settings. Error Messages Changing the Speaker Setup Manually While Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may appear.
Turning On & Basic Operations Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes. ■ Listening Mode Buttons Press Receiver first. Movie/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. Music button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music. Game button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.
Turning On & Basic Operations SP (speaker layout) Z M*2 J X K C L Listening mode buttons Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes. A This is mono (monophonic) sound. S This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers. D This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). F This is 7.
Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.
Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via the audio setup is disabled. See “On-screen Setup” for more details (➔ page 49). A ZXC S N*1M D F G H Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
Turning On & Basic Operations Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout Dolby Pro Logic IIx*6 Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel playback. It provides Dolby Pro Logic II a very natural and seamless surround-sound PL Mo v i e experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games PL Mu s i c can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.
Turning On & Basic Operations Listening Mode PL PL PL PL PL PL Input Source Speaker Layout • Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*6 Movie + S B Audyssey DSX bM • Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*6 Music + Mu s i c DSX Audyssey DSX • Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*6 Game + Game DSX Audyssey DSX The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx and Audyssey DSX® modes can be used.
Turning On & Basic Operations Listening Mode Description Input Source • Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Cinema • Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Music • Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Games The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height and THX Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used. The PLIIz and THX indicators light on the AV receiver’s display.
Turning On & Basic Operations Using the Home Menu The Home menu provides quick access to frequently used menus. The Home menu appears only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. 1 2 Press Receiver followed by Home. The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV screen. Use e/r or q/w and Enter to make the desired selection. Press Home to close the menu.
Turning On & Basic Operations With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. You can display various information about the current input source as follows. 1 1 Press Receiver once followed by Sleep repeatedly to select the required sleep time. The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. The SLEEP indicator lights on the AV receiver’s display when the sleep timer has been set.
Turning On & Basic Operations Using the Whole House Mode The Whole House Mode is useful when you want to add extra background music to your home party; this allows you to enjoy the same stereo music as the main room in separate rooms (Zone 2/3). The Whole House Mode selects the same input source for Multi Zone as the main room’s. See also: • “Speaker Setup” (➔ page 58) • “Multi Zone” (➔ page 77) 1 Press Whole House Mode on the front panel.
Turning On & Basic Operations Using Easy Macros By using Activities in Easy macro mode, you can sequentially operate Integra/Onkyo components via simple commands from a single-button press. These commands are user-definable. See “Using Normal Macros” (➔ page 89). 1 Press Activities (My Movie, My TV, or My Music) to start the Easy macro command. The default sequences of actions are described below. To change the related source component, see “Changing the Source Components” shown later in this chapter.
Advanced Operations On-screen Setup Using the Quick Setup With the AV receiver connected to a TV, there are two ways of changing the settings on-screen: using the Quick Setup or the Setup menu (Home). ■ Quick Setup The Quick Setup provides quick access to frequently used settings. You can change settings and view the current information. Receiver Enter q/w/e/r ■ Setup menu (Home) The Setup menu (Home) provides a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings.
Advanced Operations Note *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 • The video preview is not displayed when: – HDMI IN 5/6/7 is the current HDMI input source, or – No signal is present on the current input source. • The video of the currently-selected input is displayed on the main screen, not on a preview thumbnail. “Dolby Volume”, “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” cannot be selected when any of the THX listening modes is selected, with “Loudness Plus” set to “On” or “Preserve THX Settings” set to “Yes” (➔ page 61).
Advanced Operations Dolby Volume Late Night Music Optimizer ■ Dolby Volume See “Dolby Volume” of “Audio Adjust” (➔ page 64). ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: ` Off ` Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. ` High: Large reduction in dynamic range. ■ Music Optimizer `Off `On The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. When set to “On”, the M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver’s display.
Advanced Operations Re-EQ Screen Centered Dialog With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. By using the front high speaker, this function moves the center image of dialogs etc. upwards, so that the image of dialogs is fixed to the display height.
Advanced Operations Using the Setup Menu (Home) ■ Screen Saver If there is no video signal on the current input source and no operation for a specific time (three minutes by default), a screen saver automatically comes on. Explanatory Notes a Main Menu Speaker Setup b Speaker Configuration c d ■ Subwoofer ` Yes ` No Tip Receiver Enter q/w/e/r • The time until the screen saver activates itself can be changed in the “Screen Saver” setting (➔ page 72).
Advanced Operations About the Hybrid Standby Indicator By way of optimized circuitry, this function reduces power consumption when the AV receiver is in standby mode. The Hybrid Standby indicator will light in either of the following conditions: – “HDMI Through” is enabled (the HDMI indicator is off). – “Network Standby” is enabled (the NET indicator is off).
Advanced Operations Input/Output Assign 1 2 Main Menu 3 4 “Setup” 5 Input/Output Assign Monitor Out On the “Monitor Out” settings, you can select whether or not to have the video sources’ images output through the HDMI output. If you connect your TV to the HDMI output, the “Monitor Out” setting is automatically set and composite video and component video sources are upconverted* and output.
Advanced Operations HDMI Input If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2, you must assign “HDMI2” to the “BD/DVD” input selector. If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable, composite video and component video sources can be upconverted* and output by the HDMI output*1.
Advanced Operations ■ BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STB/DVR, GAME1, GAME2, PC, AUX, TV/CD, PHONO ` IN1, IN2: Select the input to which the component has been connected. ` - - - - -: Output composite video sources from the HDMI output. The upconverted output from HDMI depends on the assignment of “Composite Video Input”.
Advanced Operations connection, refer to “Using Speakers Without Crossover Network” (➔ page 15). Speaker Setup 1 2 3 Main Menu 4 “Setup” 5 Speaker Setup Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 35).
Advanced Operations ■ Front ` Full Band ` 40Hz, 45Hz, 50Hz, 55Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz(THX), 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz Note • If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, the “Front” setting is fixed at “Full Band”.
Advanced Operations ■ Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left, Subwoofer ` Specify the distance from each speaker to your listening position. Note • Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in “Speaker Configuration” cannot be selected (➔ page 58). • When the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Yes” and Zone 2 is turned on, the surround back and front high speakers cannot be used.
Advanced Operations THX Audio Setup ■ Surr Back Speaker Spacing ` <1ft (<0.3m) ` 1ft-4ft (0.3m-1.2m) ` >4ft (>1.2m) You can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. Note • This setting is not available in any of the following cases: – “Surround Back” is set to “None” (➔ page 59). – “Surround Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (➔ page 59). – “Powered Zone 2/3” is set to “Yes” (➔ page 58) and Zone 2/3 is turned on (➔ page 78).
Advanced Operations Digital Processing Crossover Network Digital Crossover provides a separate routing system by splitting the audio signal into separate frequency bands optimized for each speaker driver. It provides a fine, threedimensional sound field that extend each driver’s performance to the uppermost. With its built-in time alignment function, this system also adjusts the sound shifting that occurs when there is a physical offset between sound drivers.
Advanced Operations Audio Adjust 1 2 3 Note 4 “Setup” 5 • If the “Center” setting is set to “None” (➔ page 59), this setting cannot be selected. Dolby Main Menu Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono ■ Multiplex Input Channel ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output.
Advanced Operations ■ TrueHD Loudness Management ` Off ` On This setting specifies whether or not to apply the Late Night processing on a Dolby TrueHD source. Note • When this setting is set to “Off”, the Late Night function for Dolby TrueHD sources is automatically fixed to “Off”. • When this setting is set to “Off”, the Dialogue Normalization information is not available for Dolby TrueHD sources.
Advanced Operations Audyssey DSX® LFE Level ■ Soundstage ` –3dB to Reference to +3dB With this setting, you can adjust the sound stage when using Audyssey DSX. ■ Dolby Digital*1, DTS*2, Multich PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD*3 ` –QdB, –20dB, –10dB, or 0dB With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for each input sources.
Advanced Operations Source Setup 1 2 Main Menu 3 4 “Setup” 5 Source Setup Items can be set individually for each input selector. Preparation Press the input selector buttons to select an input source. Audyssey® The tone for each speaker is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup. To enable the following settings, you must first perform the Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 35).
Advanced Operations About Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass response, tonal balance and surround impression that remain constant despite changes in volume.
Advanced Operations Space: Enters a space character. Shift*1: Toggles between lower and upper case characters. (Left)/ (Right): Moves the cursor left or right in the Name input area. Back Space*2: Moves the cursor backward and deletes one character. OK: Confirms your entry. Picture Adjust Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while setting, press Enter. To return to the previous screen, press Return.
Advanced Operations ■ Game Mode*4*5*6 ` Off ` On If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video component (i.e., game console), select the corresponding input source and set the “Game Mode” setting to “On”. The delay will decrease but in return the picture quality will become poor. ■ Film Mode*4*6 ` Video: “Film Mode” detection is not applied and the input signal is handled as a video source. ` Auto: Detects whether the input signal is a video or a movie.
Advanced Operations ■ Hue*1*4*6 ` –50 to 0 to +50 With this setting, you can adjust the color hue between “–50” and “+50”. ■ Blue Brightness*4*6 ` –50 to 0 to +50 With this setting you can adjust the brightness of blue color. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest. ■ Saturation*1*4*6 ` –50 to 0 to +50 With this setting, you can adjust saturation. “–50” is the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.
Advanced Operations Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed Mode) ■ Fixed Mode ` Off: The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead. ` PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise may also be produced. ` DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals will be heard.
Advanced Operations ■ DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD With this setting, you can specify the listening mode used when DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution format digital audio signals are played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.). Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI). ■ Other Multich Source Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources from HDMI IN such as DVD-Audio, and DSD multichannel sources such as Super Audio CD.
Advanced Operations 12V Trigger A/B/C Setup Depending on their type, when some components are turned by using triggers A, B, and C, a large amount of current may be drawn at once. To prevent this, you can delay each trigger signal individually. Another application of trigger delay is to eliminate the “thump” noise that’s sometimes heard when a source component is turned on. You can accomplish this by delaying the trigger signal for your power amplifier, so that it’s the last component to be turned on.
Advanced Operations HDMI ■ HDMI Control(RIHD) ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to allow p-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the AV receiver (➔ page 104). Note • When the setting is set to “On” and the menu is closed, the names of connected p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver. “Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On” When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc.
Advanced Operations ■ Audio Return Channel (ARC) ` Off ` Auto: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must be ARC capable. Default setting: “- - - -” Note • This setting is fixed to “- - - -” when the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.
Advanced Operations ■ DHCP ` Enable ` Disable This setting determines whether or not the AV receiver uses DHCP to automatically configure its IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server settings. Note • If you select “Disable”, you must configure the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Gateway”, and “DNS Server” settings yourself. ■ IP Address ` Class A: “10.0.0.0” to “10.255.255.255” ` Class B: “172.16.0.0” to “172.31.255.255” ` Class C: “192.168.0.0” to “192.168.255.
Advanced Operations Multi Zone Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Main room In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room. This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main listening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2/3. TV Main room Making Multi Zone Connections AV receiver There are two ways you can connect Zone speakers: 1.
Advanced Operations Zone 2 Video Output Controlling Multi Zone Components The AV receiver features a composite video output for connection to a TV in Zone 2, so you can enjoy both audio and video in that zone. ■ Operating on the AV receiver Tone Zone 2, Off –, + Zone 3, Off ■ Operating on the remote controller To control Zone 2/3, you must press Zone on the remote controller first. Zone turns red when Zone 2 is on, and green when Zone 3 is on.
Advanced Operations Adjusting the Volume for Zones ■ Operating on the remote controller 1 2 Press Zone repeatedly. Use VOL q/w. ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Press Zone 2 or Zone 3 (the Z2/Z3 indicator on the AV receiver’s display flashes). 2 Use Master Volume control within 8 seconds. If your Zone 2/3 speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated amplifier in Zone 2/3, use its volume control to adjust the volume.
Advanced Operations Using the Remote Controller in Zone and Multiroom Control Kits To control the AV receiver with the remote controller while you’re in Zone, you’ll need a commercially available multiroom remote control kit for each zone. • Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech. These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line of sight to the AV receiver’s remote sensor, such as when it’s installed inside a cabinet.
Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo Dock The Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different depending on the region. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
Controlling Other Components ■ u Dock operation Controlling Your iPod/iPhone Press the appropriate Remote Mode button first. By pressing the Remote Mode button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your Dock, you can control your iPod/iPhone in the Dock with the buttons described further in this section. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for details on entering a remote control code (➔ page 84). See the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
Controlling Other Components Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc. See “Learning Commands” for learning commands directly from another component’s remote controller (➔ page 88). See “Using Normal Macros” for programming Activities to perform a sequence of remote control actions (➔ page 89).
Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes Remapping Colored Buttons You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. You can change the configuration of colored buttons, with which Remote Mode buttons are preset. 1 Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list. The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).
Controlling Other Components ` 70868: Onkyo MD recorder without u ` 71323: Onkyo CD recorder without u ` 82990: Onkyo Dock without u Remote Control Codes for Integra/Onkyo Components Connected via RI Integra/Onkyo components that are connected via u are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.
Controlling Other Components ■ TV operation Controlling MHL-Enabled Mobile Device Press the appropriate Remote REMOTE MODEbutton Mode buttonfirst. first. By programming the supplied remote controller with the appropriate remote control code, you can use it to operate your MHL-enabled mobile device. Connect your MHL-enabled mobile device to the AUX Input MHL jack. We advise you to program the remote control code on the AUX button.
Controlling Other Components Press the appropriate Remote Mode button first.
Controlling Other Components If the command is learned successfully, the Remote Mode button flashes twice.
Controlling Other Components 3 Using Normal Macros You can program the remote controller’s Activities to perform a sequence of remote control actions. Example: To play a CD you typically need to perform the following actions: 1. Press Receiver to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press 8Receiver to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Press TV/CD to select the TV/CD input source. 4. Press 1 to start playback on the CD player.
Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting the dealer from whom you purchased this unit. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down CBL/SAT, press 8On/Standby.
Appendix If the input signal format is set to “PCM” or “DTS”. 71 Set it to “Off”. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 58 ■ The front high, front wide and surround back speakers produce no sound ■ Only the front speakers produce sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, 41 only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. 38 In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to “Left / Right”.
Appendix With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to — playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the AV receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise.
Appendix Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver 76 and remote controller. ■ There’s no sound ■ Can’t control other components If it’s an Integra/Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t be enough. 19 Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode. 10, 85 83 To control another manufacturer’s component, point 84 the remote controller at that component.
Appendix If you download or copy large files on your — computer, playback may be interrupted. Try closing any unused programs, use a more powerful computer, or use a dedicated server. If the server is serving large music files to several — networked devices simultaneously, the network may become overloaded and playback may be interrupted. Reduce the number of playback devices on the network, upgrade your network, or use a switch instead of a hub.
Appendix ■ If the picture on your TV/monitor connected to the HDMI output is unstable, try switching the DeepColor function off To turn off the DeepColor function, simultaneously press the STB/DVR and 8On/Standby buttons on the AV receiver. While holding down STB/DVR, press 8On/Standby until “Deep Color:Off” appears on the AV receiver’s display. Then, release both buttons.
Appendix Firmware Update To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits your environment. Before proceeding with the update, please read the corresponding explanations carefully. ■ Update via network You need a wired Internet connection to update the firmware. ■ Update via USB storage (➔ page 98) Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory stick.
Appendix Update Procedure 1 Press Receiver followed by Home on the remote controller. The Home menu appears on the TV screen. 2 Select “Firmware Update” and press Enter. Note that the “Firmware Update” option will be grayed out for a short while after the AV receiver is turned on. Please wait until it becomes operable. 3 Select “Update via NET” and press Enter. Note that this option will not be available if there is no firmware file newer than the currently installed version.
Appendix Updating the Firmware via USB The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using a USB device. Note • Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver during the update process. • Never plug or unplug an HDMI cable or a USB device during the update process. • Never unplug the USB storage device containing the firmware file or the AC power cord during the update process. • Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it is being updated.
Appendix Troubleshooting Case 1: If an error occurs, “Error!! *-**” is displayed on the AV receiver’s display. (Alpha-numeric characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.) Refer to the following table and take appropriate action. ■ Errors during an update via USB The Americas Integra Division of 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-225-1946, 201-818-9200 Fax: 201-785-2650 Hours: M-F 9am-8pm/Sat-Sun 10am-8pm ET http://www.integrahometheater.
Appendix Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
Appendix ■ “Monitor Out” set to “Analog” Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and PC IN (Analog RGB) sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your TV. The composite video and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are. This signal flow also applies when the “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (➔ page 55).
Appendix Audio Connection Formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog. Audio Signal Flow Chart Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
Appendix Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver.
Appendix Using an RIHDcompatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Integra/Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, operation with components other than p-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
Appendix ■ How to connect and setup 1 2 Confirm the connection and settings. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT MAIN jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. HDMI connection AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) HDMI connection TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable.
Appendix About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Appendix Network/USB Features Connecting to the Network The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. Internet radio Modem WAN LAN Router Network Requirements ■ Ethernet Network For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended.
Appendix Server Requirements ■ Server playback The AV receiver can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies: • Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Player 12 • Windows Media Connect 2.0 • DLNA-certified media server If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed. Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft web site.
Appendix Supported Audio File Formats For server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback times may not display correctly. Note • With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support the following music file formats: FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, DSD, and Dolby True HD. • In the case of server playback, the above-mentioned file formats may not be played depending on the server type. ■ MP3 (.
Appendix License and Trademark Information “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent No’s: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535; 6,226,616; 7,212,872; 7,003,467; 7,272,567; 7,668,723; 7,392,195; 7,930,184; 7,333,929; 7,548,853; 7,283,634 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending.
Appendix Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: (North American) 135 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.
Integra Division of 18 park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-225-1946, 201-818-9200 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.integrahometheater.com Integra Division of Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4208-213 http://www.integra.eu Integra Division of 1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai, China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396 http://www.integra.com.
