Onkyo TX-NR579 instruction manual Audio Adjust, Multiplex/Mono, Dolby

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Audio Adjust

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. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.

Mono

Input Channel

`Left + Right

`Left

`Right

This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2- channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode.

Dolby

PL IIx Music (2ch Input)

These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources. If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

Panorama

`On

`Off

With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.

Dimension

`–3to 0 to +3

With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field backward. Lower settings move it forward.

If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move it backward.

Center Width

`0 to 3 to 7

With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output from only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound.

PL IIz Height Gain

`Low

`Mid

`High

The Height Gain Control in Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables the listener to select how much gain is applied to the front high speakers. There are three settings, “Low”, “Mid” and “High”, and the front high speakers are accentuated in that order. While “Mid” is the default listening setting, the listener may adjust the Height Gain Control to their personal preference.

Note

If the “Front High” settings is set to “None” (page 43), this setting cannot be selected.

Dolby EX Dolby EX

`Auto:

If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX listening mode is used.

`Manual:

You can select any available listening mode.

This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only.

Note

If the “Surround Back” setting is set to “None” (page 43), this setting cannot be selected.

If the “Front High” setting is enabled (page 43), this setting is fixed at “Manual”.

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Contents TX-NR579 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Local regulations when disposing of batteriesBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePower PrecautionsPreventing Hearing Loss Caution Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningMake sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controllerContents Services available may vary depending on the region FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses DisplayUREMOTE Control jack Power cordSee Connecting the AV Receiver for connection pages 11 to Rear PanelControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminalsSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsAttaching the Speaker Cable Labels Bi-amping the Front Speakers Using a Powered SubwooferAbout AV Connections Connecting AV componentsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableConnecting Components with Hdmi Audio Return Channel ARC functionJack Components Assignable Jack/Port Components Assignable Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record a video source Connecting a Recording Component Connecting Onkyo uComponentsSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlConnecting the Power Cord Connecting the AntennasPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antennaTurning On Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning Off AV receiver comes on, the display lightsSelecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus Controlling Contents of USB or Network DevicesPlayback Playing the Connected ComponentUnderstanding Icons on the Display Playing an iPod/iPhone via USBEnter Listening to Internet Radio Playing a USB DeviceListening to Other Internet Radio Registering My Favorites*1Top menu of Internet Radio Windows Media Player 12 Setup Windows Media Player 11 SetupPlaying Music Files on a Server Remote PlaybackUsing the Tuner Using Remote PlaybackTuning into Radio Stations Listening to AM/FM RadioPresetting AM/FM Stations Using RDSMode Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Using Basic Functions Using the Automatic Speaker SetupMeasurement procedure When prompted, repeat step When you’ve finished making the settings, press` Cancel Use q/wto select a target, and use e/rto change the settingChanging the Speaker Setup Manually Error MessagesSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesAbout Listening Modes Following audio formats are supported by the listening modeExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesDolby Pro Logic Resolution AudioDolby Pro Logic IIz HeightListening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo6 Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSThat fully envelops the listener Using the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Display Brightness Changing the Input Display Displaying Source InformationMuting the AV Receiver VCR/DVRUsing Headphones RecordingAV Recording Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup MenuExplanatory Notes Input/Output Assign ResolutionMonitor Out Hdmi InputInput selector Default assignment Speaker SetupComponent Video Input Digital Audio InputSpeaker Settings Level Calibration Speaker DistanceDouble Bass UnitAudio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Source Setup Theater-DimensionalAudyssey Reference Level Dynamic VolumeIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Picture Adjust Audio Selector Charge ModeVolume Setup Listening Mode PresetMiscellaneous DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HDOSD Setup Hardware SetupRemote ID TunerAuto Standby Firmware Update NetworkDhcp Remote Controller Setup Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Late Night Music OptimizerCinemaFILTER Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverZone Making Zone 2 ConnectionsOperating on the remote controller Adjusting the Volume for ZoneControlling Zone 2 Components Muting ZoneUsing the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockUP-A1 Dock RI Dock Controlling Your iPod/iPhoneAvailable buttons Looking up for Remote Control Code Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsButtons Input TV VOL q / w SetupGuide SearchTroubleshooting PowerAudio Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode There’s no sound with a certain signal formatSpeaker volume cannot be set as required About DTS signalsRemote Controller VideoTuner Recording UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhoneZone Music Server and Internet RadioOthers USB Device PlaybackComponent Video OUT Important Note Regarding Video PlaybackNetwork/USB Features Connecting to the NetworkNetwork Requirements USB Device Requirements Server RequirementsServer playback Remote playbackAbout Dlna Supported Audio File FormatsUpdate procedure Firmware UpdateUpdating the Firmware via Network Before you startErrors during an update via network TroubleshootingError Code Description Updating the Firmware via USBErrors during an update via USB Connection Tips and Video Signal Path Signal SelectionVideo Connection Formats OUT Audio Connection FormatsAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with Connection Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerAmplifier Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionAvailable resolutions 3840 ⋅ 2160 24/25/30 Hz Video Resolution ChartOutput 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Component CompositeOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH

TX-NR579 specifications

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