Onkyo TX-SR309 instruction manual Using the Audio Settings, Tone Control Settings, Speaker Levels

■LipSync

`Off

`On

This function allows the AV receiver to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data from the connected monitor.

Note

•This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.

After changing the settings of the “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio Return Ch”, turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the instructions for all connected pieces of equipment.

Using the Audio Settings

You can change various audio settings from the Home menu (➔ page 26).

1	Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.
2	Use q/wand ENTER to select “Audio”, and then
	use q/w/e/rto make the desired selection.

Note

•These settings are disabled when the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35) and an input selector other than HDMI is selected.

Tone Control Settings

■Bass

`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front speakers.

■Treble

`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers.

You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected.

Operating on the AV receiver

1	Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to
	select either “Bass” or “Treble”.
2	Use + and – on the AV receiver to adjust.

Note

•To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode.

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Speaker Levels

■Subwoofer Level

`–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps

■Center Level

`–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Cal (Level Calibration)” (➔ page 32) before setting the AV receiver to Standby.

Note

•You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

•Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 31) cannot be adjusted.

Late Night Function

■Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off

`Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

`High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Note

•The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

•The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

•The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.

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