Onkyo TX-NR626 instruction manual En-50, Speaker Levels, Audyssey, Late Night, Music Optimizer

Speaker Levels

■Subwoofer Level

`–15dBto 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.

■Center Level

`–12dBto 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Calibration” (➔ page 57) before setting the AV receiver to standby.

Note

•You cannot use these function while the AV receiver is muted.

•These settings cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected.

•Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in

“Speaker Configuration” (➔ page 55) cannot be adjusted.

Audyssey®

■Audyssey

See “Audyssey” in “4. Source Setup” (➔ page 58).

■Dynamic EQ

See “Dynamic EQ” in “4. Source Setup” (➔ page 59).

■Dynamic Volume

See “Dynamic Volume” in “4. Source Setup”

(➔ page 59).

Note

•These technologies can be used when all the following conditions are met:

–Room Correction and Speaker Setup is completed. Note that “Audyssey” requires the “Audyssey MultEQ Full Calibration” method.

–Any listening mode other than Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) is selected.

–A pair of headphones is not connected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

Late Night

■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.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Note

•The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

•The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

•The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.

•With Dolby TrueHD sources, the Late Night function cannot be used when “TrueHD Loudness Management” is set to “Off”.

Advanced Operations

Music Optimizer

■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.

Tip

•(North American and Taiwanese models) Alternatively, you can use MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the AV receiver.

Note

•The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals.

When NET or USB input selector is selected, this function even works with digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz (except DSD signals and Dolby TrueHD signals) regardless of the PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz.

•The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) listening mode is selected.

•The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

En-50

Operating procedure (➔ page 48)