Onkyo Comprehensive Guide to Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset for TX-SR508

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Note

• Audyssey equalizing does not work for DSD sources.

Dynamic EQ

`Off:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.

`On:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.

The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (8). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio- rating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level — not just at reference level.

Note

The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

If Pure Audio (European and Asian models) or Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected.

Reference Level

Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset

`0 dB:

It should be used when listening to movies.

`5 dB:

Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as classical music.

`10 dB:

Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range. This setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB below film reference.

`15 dB:

Select this setting for pop/rock music or other pro- gram material that is mixed at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic range.

Movies are mixed in rooms calibrated for film refer- ence. To achieve the same reference level in a home the- ater system each speaker level must be adjusted so that –30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to 2000 Hz) pink noise produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically cali- brated by Audyssey 2EQ will play at reference level when the master volume control is set to the 0 dB posi- tion. At that level you can hear the mix as the mixers heard it.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the ref- erence response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB. However, film refer- ence level is not always used in music or other non-film content. The Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset pro- vides three offsets from the film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected when the mix level of the content is not within the standard.

Note

If “Dynamic EQ” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot be selected.

The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

Dynamic Volume

`Off:

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ off.

`Light:

Light Compression Mode becomes active.

`Medium:

Medium Compression Mode becomes active.

`Heavy:

Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This set- ting affects volume the most, causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.

Note

If you make Dynamic Volume™ active, “Audyssey” and

Dynamic EQ” settings are set to “On”. The Dynamic Vol indi- cator will light (8).

The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

If Pure Audio (European and Asian models) or Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected.

About Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio- rating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics.

Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response and surround levels moment-by-moment at any user- selected volume setting. The result is bass response, tonal balance, and surround impression that remain con- stant despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for deliv- ering a loudness correction solution.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey 2EQ to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.

About Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies. Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and then monitors how the volume of program material is being perceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an adjustment is needed. When- ever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume level while optimizing the dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same whether watching movies, flipping between television channels, or changing from stereo to surround sound content.

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Contents TX-SR508 Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like Always consider the environmental issues and follow10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cmPrecautions Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesUsing the Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesContents Miscellaneous FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsRear Panel Power cordUREMOTE Control jack DisplayControlling the tuner Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Return buttonEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Speaker ConfigurationConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mmInsulation from the ends Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferHdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and JacksConnecting Components with Hdmi Jack Signal ComponentsAudio return channel ARC function Connecting External Components How to record the videoJack Signal Components Assignable Remote Control Using the AUX Input jacks on the front panelConnecting Onkyo uComponents System On/Auto Power OnConnecting Antenna North American models European and Asian modelsAssembling the AM loop antenna Video Connection Formats On-screen setup menus are displayed whenDepends on the Audio TV OUT setting Which Connections Should I Use?Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning OnTurning Off Playing the Connected Component Using the Music OptimizerSetting the Display Brightness Basic OperationsChanging the Input Display Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Audyssey 2EQ Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction Speaker SetupError Messages Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyUsing a Powered Subwoofer Listening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American models Presetting FM/AM StationsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY AV Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentRecording Recording Separate AV SourcesUsing the Listening Modes Listening Mode ButtonsSelecting Listening Modes Speaker Layout About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes DSD *7 Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master DTS ExpressOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Advanced Setup On-screen Setup MenusCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Subwoofer Hdmi InputComponent Component Video Input Digital Audio Digital Audio Input Crossover Crossover Frequency Sp Config Speaker Configuration Front SurrBack ChAudio Adjust Multiplex/Mono SettingsSp Distance Speaker Distance Dolby Settings DTS SettingAudyssey Settings Dynamic Volume Dynamic EQReference Level Hardware Theater-Dimensional SettingSpeaker Settings Name EditSirius Settings North American models Hdmi SetupRemote Control Settings FM/AM Frequency Setup SettingsTV Control Power ControlHdmi Control Rihd Audio Return Ch ARCLate Night Function Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings Speaker LevelsCinemaFILTER Audio SelectorSync Digital Input Signal Formats Adjusting the Bass & TrebleBass Treble Zone Connecting ZoneConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Zone Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiverFront High or ZONE2 L/R speaker ter Muting Zones Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerAdjusting the Volume for Zone Operating with the remote controllerOnkyo Dock Cable Connecting an Onkyo DockControlling iPod Models sold are different depending on the regionUP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockWith the RI Control Controlling Your iPodRI Dock Without the RI ControlAvailable buttons Controlling Other Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uControlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settingsCH + Disc + Cassettetape deckTV VOL q/w Number +10There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingStandby indicator flashes red Can’t turn on the AV receiverCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode There’s no sound with a certain signal formatVolume cannot be set to About DTS signalsOn-screen menus don’t appear Remote controller doesn’t workAV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiHow do I change the language of a multiplex source Sound changes when I connect my headphonesCan’t record Display doesn’t workTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Operate with the remote controller How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settingsOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH