Onkyo TX-SR8260, TX-SR602/602E Advanced Setup, Decoder Setup, Analog/PCM, Dolby Digital

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Advanced Setup

Decoder Setup

Here are surround-related settings for PCM, Dolby Dig- ital, multichannel, and other input signal formats.

1

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

 

RECEIVER

lowed by the [SETUP] button.

 

The main menu appears onscreen.

2

 

Use the Up and Down [

]/[

]

 

 

buttons to select “3. Decoder

 

 

ENTER

Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

 

 

The Surround Setup menu appears.

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

 

 

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Basic Setup

 

 

 

 

ENTER

3.Decorder Setup

 

 

 

 

1-----------------------.Initial Setup

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1.Analog/PCM

 

 

 

 

 

2.Dolby Digital

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Setup

 

 

 

 

 

3.DTS

 

 

 

 

 

3.Surround Setup

 

 

 

 

 

4.D.F.2ch

 

 

 

 

 

4.Audio Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

5.Multiplex

 

 

 

 

 

5.Listening Mode Preset

 

 

 

 

6.Multich Input

 

 

 

 

 

6.Preference

 

 

 

3

 

Use the Up and Down [

]/[

]

buttons to select the menu items,

ENTER

and then press [ENTER].

ENTER

4

 

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[

]

 

 

buttons to select the settings,

 

ENTER

and use the Left and Right [

]/

 

 

 

[ ] buttons to set them. The settings are explained below.

5

When you’ve finished, press the

 

 

[SETUP] button.

 

The setup menu closes.

Note:

This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

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3-1. Analog/PCM

These settings apply to PCM input signals from CD players and so on, and analog signals from cassette play- ers, turntables, and so on.

a. Input Channel (Mono)

This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.

L+R: Both the left and right channels are output (default).

Left: Only the left channel is output. Right: Only the right channel is output.

b. Surround Mode

This setting determines the surround mode for analog and PCM input signals. This setting is unavailable if no center and surround speakers are connected.

You can select PLIIx Movie (default), PLIIx Music, PLIIx Game, Neo:6 Cinema, or Neo:6 Music.

c. THX Mode (TX-SR702/702E only)

This setting determines which surround mode is used when THX is used with analog and PCM input signals. This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected.

You can select either PLIIx+THX (default) or Neo:6+THX.

If you’re not using any surround back speakers, “PLIIx” will be “PLII.”

If you’re not using any surround speakers, Neo:6 Music cannot be selected.

3-2. Dolby Digital

These settings apply to Dolby Digital input signals.

a. LFE Level

With this setting, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for Dolby Digital sources to

, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).

If you find that the low-frequency effects are too loud when playing Dolby Digital sources, set this to –10 dB or dB.

b. Dolby EX

This setting determines how Dolby Digital EX signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected.

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

Manual: Depends on the c. SurrBack Mode setting and d. THX Mode setting.

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Contents TX-SR702/702E TX-SR602/602E TX-SR8260 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerFCC Information for User For Worldwide modelSupplied Accessories PrecautionsMake sure you have the following accessories If in any doubt, consult a qualified electricianFeatures TX-SR702/702E, TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR8260TX-SR702/702E TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR8260Table of Contents Table of Contents Front & Rear Panels Front PanelTX-SR702/702E TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR8260Front & Rear Panels Display Rear PanelComponent Video in 1, 2, 3 28, 30 RS232Optical Digital 27, 28, 30, 32, 34 Coaxial Digital 27, 28, 30, 32, 34Grounding screw TX-SR702/702E only Phono in TX-SR702/702E onlyVideo 3 in 27 Video 2 IN/OUT 30Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries RC-588M Remote Indicator Remote ControllerReceiver Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening mode buttons 60 Surr buttonPure a button RC-591M & RC-588M only Direct buttonRemote Controller DVD Mode CD Mode MD/CDR Mode Play buttonPrevious & Next / buttons Pause buttonTape Mode FR & FF ButtonsStop button Reverse Play buttonAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting the AV receiver About AV ConnectionsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting the AV receiver Connecting Your SpeakersStrip about 5/8 15 mm Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting Both Audio & Video Which Connections Should I Use?Video Connection Formats Audio Connection FormatsAudio Connections Connecting Your TV or ProjectorMonitor Out Connecting a DVD Player Video ConnectionsYour TV must also be connected via component video DVD playerUsing a Multichannel Connection Connecting a VCR for Playback Connecting a D-VHS VCR for PlaybackConnecting a VCR for Recording Playback from the Recording VCRVCR recording TV or VCR, etcSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Using Optical or Coaxial ConnectionsPRSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc Camcorder Games console, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etcUsing Analog Connections Using S-Video Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette RecorderConnecting a DAT, CD, or MD RecorderDigital source DAT, CD, MD player Using Optical or Coaxial Connections playback onlyDigital Recording For the TX-SR602/602E/8260 Connecting a TurntableFor the TX-SR702/702E When you start playback on an AV component con Connecting a Power Amplifier TX-SR702/702E onlyConnecting Components Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components Connecting the RS232 PortConnecting the Power Cord Set the Power switch to the on positionFirst Time Setup Automatic Speaker SetupFirst Time Setup Submenus About the Onscreen Setup MenusMain menus Initial Setup Digital InputComponent Video Setup Component Video Setup menu appearsButtons to select an input selec Tor, and then use the LeftPress the Receiver button fol- lowed by the Setup button Minimum Speaker Impedance not American modelsButtons to select b. Sp Imped Ance Minimum, and then useTV Format Setup not American models AM Frequency Step Setup some models onlySpeaker Setup Speaker Setup menu appearsButtons to select 2. Speaker Buttons to select a. SubwooferCrossover Default Speaker Setup menu appearsDouble Bass Speaker DistanceRepeat for all speakers Speaker Distance menu appearsButtons to specify the dis- tance Speaker Level Calibration Equalizer Setting Changing the TAPE/MD/CDR Display Repeat this step to select TAPE, MD, or CDRBasic Operation Selecting the Input SourceSource Receiver button, and then use the Input Selector buttonsUsing the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessUsing Headphones Basic OperationSignal format* or sampling frequency Displaying Source InformationInterpreting Surround Channel Values ReceiverUsing the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsListening to the Radio Use the Tuner input selectorDisplaying Radio Information Presetting Radio Stations Deleting PresetsSelecting Preset Stations Using RDS European models only What is RDS?Program Types Used in Europe PTY You can also search for radio stations by type seeFinding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Selecting on the AV receiver Selecting with the Remote ControllerSelecting Listening Modes Multich About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Re-EQ Function Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR8260 only Advanced OperationAdjusting Individual Speaker Levels To adjust the volumeAdvanced Operation Lowed by the Multi CH buttonRecording Recording AudioAV Recording Recording Separate AV SourcesAdvanced Setup Decoder SetupAnalog/PCM Dolby DigitalAdvanced Setup DTSD.F ch MultiplexAdjusting the Bass & Treble Audio Adjust FunctionsMono PLIIx/Neo6Theater-Dimensional Assigning Listening Modes to Input SourcesUse the Up and Down Buttons to select the signal for Volume Setup Setting PreferencesIntelliVolume Changing the Remote Controller’s ID OSD SetupRemote Setup Digital FormatZone Using Only Speakers in ZoneUsing a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone Setting the Powered Zone Buttons to select a. PoweredHardware Setup menu appears Zone 2, and use the LeftUsing Zone Using the Remote Control in Zone Using the 12V TriggerUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneEntering Remote Control Codes Setting the MD/CDR Button to CDRControlling Other Components Codes for Onkyo DVD PlayersControlling Other Components Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller SAT satellite receiver Remote Control CodesDVD DVD player CBL cable receiver ABCTX-NR702,602En.book Page 84 Monday, July 26, 2004 1105 AM TX-NR702,602En.book Page 85 Monday, July 26, 2004 1105 AM Controlling a TV Controlling a Cable ReceiverControlling a VCR Controlling a Satellite Receiver Press SAT firstSet the VCR to On or Standby CH +Learning Commands from Another Remote Controller Running Macros Using MacrosMaking Macros Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work? Can’t control other components?Can’t record? Zone 2 has turned off?Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Speaker volume cannot be set as required?Speaker distance cannot be set as required? Display doesn’t work?Specifications TX-SR702/702E Amplifier SectionGeneral Video SectionSpecifications TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR8260 FTCOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

TX-SR8260, TX-SR602/602E, TX-SR702/702E specifications

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