Onkyo TX-SR309 Using Basic Functions, Using the Listening Modes, Selecting Listening Modes

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Using Basic Functions

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

See “Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (page 24).

Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

MUSIC button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

GAME button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode.

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

The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source Information” (page 27).

While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Mono, Direct, and Stereo.

While Speakers A and B are on, you can select only the Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) listening mode.

Press

RECEIVER first.

MUSIC GAME

MOVIE/TV STEREO

MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME

About Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound.

Explanatory Notes

Input Source

The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.

AThis is mono (monophonic) sound.

SThis is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.

DThis is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel).

F*1 This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel sound with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.

*1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound.

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Contents TX-SR309 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Local regulations when disposing of batteriesTemperature protection operates if the apparatus Attain an abnormal high temperaturePrecautions Aiming the remote controller Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Installing the batteriesContents Miscellaneous FeaturesAmplifier ProcessingFront Panel Listening Mode buttonsMemory button Tuning Mode button Display button Front & Rear PanelsRear Panel Remote Control jackDisplay Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerPush-type speaker terminals Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker CablesAttaching the Speaker Cable Labels Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Connection Precautions Using a Powered SubwooferHdmi cable About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV components AV Cables and JacksJack Components Assignable Connecting Components with HdmiAudio return channel ARC function See Recording to make a connection for video recording Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Remote Control Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting a Recording Component System On/Auto Power OnConnecting the Power Cord Connecting AntennaTurning Off See Auto Standby about a power management settingTurning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning OnPlaying the Connected Component Controlling Contents of USB DevicesPlayback Playing iPod/iPhone via USB Standard Mode controlUnderstanding Icons on the Display Playing USB Device Extended Mode controlUsing the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsUsing RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models Presetting AM/FM StationsListening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY About Listening Modes Using Basic FunctionsUsing the Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesListening Modes Speaker LayoutOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Using the Sleep Timer Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers a and BChanging the Input Display Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Music Optimizer Displaying Source InformationAV Recording Using HeadphonesMuting the AV Receiver RecordingCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Explanatory Notes Hdmi InputComponent Component Video Input Digital Audio Digital Audio InputSp Distance Speaker Distance Sp Config Speaker ConfigurationDTS Setting Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono Settings Dolby SettingsAudio Selector Source SetupTheater-Dimensional Setting Name SyncHardware Audio TV Out Hdmi SetupHdmi Ctrl Rihd Hdmi ThroughLate Night Function Using the Audio SettingsTone Control Settings Speaker LevelsCinema Filter Music OptimizerCinemaFILTER Music OptimizerControlling Your iPod/iPhone Using the Onkyo DockIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Available buttons Controlling Other Onkyo Components Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesEntering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uControlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD Player Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsDisc + Components Buttons DVDplayerCassettetape deck There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet TroubleshootingCan’t turn on the AV receiver AV receiver turns off unexpectedlyOnly the front speakers produce sound There’s no sound with a certain signal formatSpeaker volume cannot be set as required About DTS signalsSound changes when I connect my headphones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t access the music files on a USB device Standby power consumptionVideo Atton Gain is reduced by 2 dB Video Attoff defaultVideo Attenuation Audio Connection Formats Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats Supported Audio File Formats USB FeaturesUSB Device Requirements About Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with Connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components Operate with the remote controller How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Confirm the settingsTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionMemo Memo Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH