Onkyo Comprehensive Guide to Listening Mode Setup for TX-DS676 Stereo Receiver
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Setting the listening mode parameters

1

 

LISTENING MODE

 

 

DIRECT

STEREO

/DTS

THX

DSP

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

2

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENT

SPEAKERS

 

 

DSP

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

PRESET/MODE ADJ

 

PRESET/MODE ADJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUSH TO ENTER

 

PUSH TO ENTER

 

 

** Listening Mode ** Setup

Listening Mode=Mono Movie

Front Effect

= ON

Reflect Level

=

0dB

Reverb Level

=

0dB

Room Size

=Mid

Default

 

 

How to set the listening mode parameters

To set the listening mode parameters, you first press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button to select the item and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the parameter.

1.Select the listening mode for which you wish set parameters.

2.Press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button until “Frt Effect=...” appears.

The parameters you can set vary depending on the selected lis- tening mode. You can press this button to display the available parameters one by one.

3.Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to change the parameter setting.

4.Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.

•Using the on-screen display

If you use the on-screen display to set a listening mode, you can set the relevant parameters on the same screen.

1.Press the OSD MENU button.

2.Select the “Listening Mode” and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

3.Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to select “Listening Mode.”

Then, press the right or left edge of the button to select the lis- tening mode.

The parameter items available for the selected listening mode are displayed.

4.Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to select the item and then press the right or left edge of the button to set a value.

If you select “LFE Level,” “Setup,” etc., an additional screen will appear. Set the value for each item in the similar manner.

5.Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button, or the EXIT RETURN button, to exit the setup mode.

Default: Select “Default” to reset each parameter to the factory-set default.

 

Parameter

Re-EQ*

LateNight*

LFE level*

Front Effect*

Reflect Level*

Reverb Level

Room Size

Listening mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo(3 Stereo)

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Pro Logic

*

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THX Cinema

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Musical

 

O

 

 

O

O

O

O

Mono Movie

 

O

 

 

O

O

O

O

Orchestra/Unplugged/

*

O

 

 

O

O

O

O

Studio-Mix/TV Logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5ch Stereo

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

*

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

THX Cinema

 

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Musical

 

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

 

Mono Movie/Orchestra/

 

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

 

Unplugged/Studio-Mix/

 

 

TV Logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Pro Logic

*

O

O

O

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Musical

 

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

DTS/MPEG

*

O

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

THX Cinema

 

O

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Musical

 

O

 

O

O

O

O

O

 

Mono Movie/Orchestra/

 

O

 

O

O

O

O

O

 

Unplugged/Studio-Mix/

 

 

 

TV Logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG Pro Logic

*

O

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Musical

 

O

 

O

O

O

O

O

*Available for TX-DS676.

(The detailed information on the listening mode parameters is provided on the next page.)

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Contents TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Important Safeguards Carts and Stands The appliancePrecautions Features Installing the remote controller batteries Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models onlySetting the Voltage selector Worldwide models only Using the remote controllerAudio equipment connections CAL, whichever appropriateAC outlet connection Connections for remote control zAudio equipment connections Digital Decoder with 5.1 channel output Connecting video equipment through S-video connectorsVideo equipment connections Digital audio connectionsRight and Left surround speakers Connecting speakersSpeaker placement SubwooferOr B 6 ohms min./speaker Connecting speakersConnecting the speaker cable Ohms min./speakerConnecting power amplifiers Connecting power amplifiersConnecting a subwoofer Connecting the power Connecting an equalizer TX-DS777Connecting the power Remove the jumper plugsDirectional Iinkage Connecting the antenna cableMaking antenna connections Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting the included antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Making antenna connectionsHow to use the on-screen display Using the on-screen displaySetting the NTSC/PAL format European/worldwide model only Screen SetupUsing the on-screen display OSD screensTroller Setting the speaker configurationSetting the speaker configuration parameters Front Select the size of your front speakers Setting the speaker configurationUsing the on-screen display Center Select the size of your center speakerSetting the speaker distance Using Test button on the remote controller Setting the speaker LevelUsing the test tone to adjust the speaker output levels Setting the Speaker level Rotate the Smart Scan Controller to select Yes or NoPlaying a digital source Digital Input Setup Digital input setupPresetting FM/AM radio stations Tuning in a radio stationPreset ting FM/AM radio stations Programming radio stationsStart playing the selected input source Adjust the sound volume to an appropriate levelSelecting an input source Selecting an input source Selecting an input source using the on-screen displayMode Audio SleepPCM PCM signal processing Setting the input signal format Digital Input SetupAnalog Analog audio signal processing DTS DTS signal processingCoaxial Input signal format Selecting Speaker system a Speakers a indicator appearsSelecting Speaker system B Speakers B indicator appears Selecting the speaker systemMuting the sound Muting function, remote controller only Adjusting the tone Bass and treble adjustmentSelecting a preset station Rotate the Smart Scan ControllerPlaying a multichannel input source Setting the Multi Channel InputUsing the front panel Press the Multi CH Input buttonUsing the Listening Modes Using the listening modes THX Using the listening modesSelecting an Listening mode using the on-screen display Dial normInput sources and listening modes DTS MpegSetting the listening mode parameters How to set the listening mode parametersSetting the listening mode parameters Assigning a video source to each audio input source To change a name Giving a name to each preset radio stationGiving a name to each input source To erase a namePress the CH Level button Fine-tuning the output level of each speakerTo use the above setting from now on Repeat the operation described in stepIntelliVolume setup Other setup operationsVolume display method setup Movie Recording a sourceRecording a source while listening to music or a Recording from on audio /video sourceRotate the Smart Scan Controller to select Source Recording a sourceAdding sound to a video tape What is RDS? Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlySearching for traffic information TP scan Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlyRecording a source while listening to music or a movie Displaying Radio Text RTInitial settings Using the remote controller Controlling the TX-DS777/TX-DS676Using the remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD playerControlling an Onkyo tape deck Mode SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV buttonsControlling an Onkyo MD recorder REC oProgramming procedure Repeat Steps 3-4 to program other buttons in the same ModeErasing a learned code Erasing a learned code from a Mode buttonPress and release the same Mode button again Press and release the same button againProgramming Macro mode Using a Macro functionWhat is a Macro function? Press the Macro Mode button to complete program- mingUsing a Macro function Macro Direct Learning functionPress the Macro Direct button again Erasing all codes and operations programmed in the buttons Press the ENT buttonTroubleshooting guide Trouble Cause RemedyTroubleshooting guide Video & audioSpecifications Amplifier SectionSpecifications TX-DS777 TX-DS676Display Control positions and namesFront panel Smart Scan Controller 16Remote controller Control positions and namesOnkyo U.S.A. Corporation
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