Onkyo A-933 instruction manual Enjoying Audio Sources, Using the Tone Controls

TONE(R)

DIRECT(G)

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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued

2	Start playback on the selected
	component.

Notes:

•	Always turn down the volume before connecting your
	headphones.
•	All connected speakers are turned off while the head-

3 A-933

Remote

controller

To adjust the volume, use the A-933’s Volume control, or the remote controller’s VOLUME []/[ ] buttons.

Turn VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or counterclock- wise to decrease the volume.

phones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.

• The headphones output no sound while the MAIN IN

function is on.

Using the Tone Controls

VOLUME

VOLUME

Muting the A-933 (remote controller only)

You can temporarily mute the output of the A-933.

1		Press the remote controller’s
	MUTING	[MUTING] button.
		The A-933 is muted, and the
		STANDBY indicator flashes green.
		To unmute the A-933, press the

[MUTING] button again.

Notes:

•The Mute function will be cancelled if the remote controller’s VOLUME buttons are pressed or the A-933 is set to Standby.

•When using the A-933 as a power amplifier (MAIN IN function), the Muting function has no effect.

Using Headphones

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the A-933’s PHONES jack for private listening.

STANDBY/ON

ON(G)

STANDBY(R)

PHONES

POWER SUPER BASS

ONPHONESA SPEAKERS B

While the MAIN IN function is on, the A-933’s tone controls have no effect.

TONE(R)/DIRECT (G)

				M D
			LINE	TAPE/CDR
STANDBY/ON			C D
			TUNER
ON(G)
STANDBY(R)
			PHONO
POWER		SUPER BASS	BASS	TREBLE
ON OFF	PHONES	A SPEAKERS B	MAX	TO N E ( R )	MAIN IN
				DIRECT (G )

TREBLE

SUPER BASS BASS

Selecting Tone or Direct Mode

The [TONE(R)/DIRECT(G)] button is used to select Tone or Direct mode.

In Tone mode, the tone controls can be used to adjust the sound, and the TONE/DIRECT indicator lights up red

(R).

In Direct mode, the tone controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a pure sound. The TONE/DIRECT indicator lights up green (G).

Adjusting the Super Bass
The SUPER BASS control
adjusts very-low bass sounds.	SUPER BASS
Turn it up to make them louder.
Normally, it should be fully	MAX
turned down.

Adjusting the Bass

The BASS control adjusts bass

sounds. Turn it up to make them BASS louder. Turn it down to make them quieter. Normally, it should be set midway.

Adjusting the Treble

The TREBLE control adjusts treble

sounds. Turn it up to make them TREBLE louder. Turn it down to make them quieter. Normally, it should be set midway.

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