Onkyo SKB-550 Using the Listening Modes, Selecting Listening Modes, Selecting on the AV Receiver

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Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 50.

•The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical).

•Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal.

•While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select only the Pure Audio (not North American model), Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.

•The listening modes cannot be selected while speaker set A is off.

Selecting with the Remote Controller

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

DISC

 

 

ALBUM

 

INPUT

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

SP A / B

 

 

MUTING

 

ENTER

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

SETUP

 

 

RETURN

SURROUND

LISTENING MODE

STEREO

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

,

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

 

 

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

 

 

 

RC-681M

 

 

Selecting on the AV Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

 

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

AUX

TAPE

TUNER

C D

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

 

A

SPEAKERS

B

TONE

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

■[PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model)

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off. Pressing this button again will select the previous lis- tening mode.

Video received by the HDMI IN 1 and 2 inputs is passed through to the HDMI OUT even if the Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

■[STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

■LISTENING MODE []/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- rent input source.

■[STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

■[SURROUND] button

This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen- ing modes and the Neural Surround* listening mode (* North American model only).

■LISTENING MODE []/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- rent input source.

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Contents HT-SR800 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerFCC Information for User Speaker Precautions PlacementUsing Close to a TV or Computer Input Signal WarningSpeaker set a Speaker set B Indicator Output Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Center speakerPackage Contents Features Setup Automatic Speaker SetupHdmi Video Digital Input Input DisplayContents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayDigital in Optical 1, 2 and Coaxial 1 Hdmi in 1, 2, and OUTSirius antenna North American models only XM antenna North American models onlyRemote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Listening Mode buttons Remote Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected Buttons used when the Tape input is selectedDVD Mode CD/MD/CDR/DOCK Mode To select the input source, pressDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow / and Enter buttonsSpeakers Subwoofer SKW-550Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterFront left and right speakers SKF-550F Surround back left and right speakers SKB-550Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting Speaker Set a Using the Speaker Terminal ToolWall Mounting SKF-550FConnecting Antennas Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting Antennas Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Your Components About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your Components Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV ReceiverWhich Connections Should I Use? Audio Connection FormatsConnecting a TV or Projector HintConnecting a DVD player Choose a video connection from a , B , and CDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting Components with Hdmi Assign the HdmiDVD player Step Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCR or DVD recorderVCR DVD recorderConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceChoose a video connection from a and B Make the video connection a Make the audio connection aVideo source Satellite, cable, set-top box, etcConnecting a CD Player or Turntable CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp StepConnecting an RI Dock Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderRI Dock with video RI Dock without videoConnecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbySmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ/HTIBMeasurement Points First Time Setup Using Audyssey 2EQ/HTIBError Messages To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupChanging the Speaker Settings Manually Using a Powered SubwooferHdmi Video Setup Digital Audio Input Setup Changing the Input DisplaySelect a suitable listening mode and enjoy See Using the Listening Modes onPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM Stations Presetting AM/FM Stations Listening to the RadioAdjusting the Bass and Treble Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverUsing the Sleep Timer Adjusting Speaker LevelsUsing Headphones Common FunctionsUsing the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes DVDAbout the Listening Modes DTSOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the CinemaFILTER Using the Audio Adjust SettingsUsing the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Input Channel Settings Plii and PLIIx Music Mode SettingsDTS Neo6 Music Mode Setting Dolby Digital EX Input Signal SettingListening Angle Setting Multichannel Subwoofer SettingLstn Angl Listening Angle SW SensRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker SettingsSpeaker Configuration Advanced Setup Crossover FrequencyDouble Bass Speaker DistanceSpeaker Levels Equalizer Settings Setup menu closesButtons to select Equalizer, Digital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsSTANDBY/ON, TV TV VOLCH + Operates the VCRTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work Sound changes when I connect my head- phonesCan’t control other components Can’t recordMemory Backup Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionPowered Subwoofer SKW-550 Center Speaker SKC-550C Specifications1ch Home Theater Speaker Package Front Speaker SKF-550FMemo Onkyo U.S.A. 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