Onkyo HT-S3100 Adjusting the Listening Modes, Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only

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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued

PLII Music Mode Settings

These settings apply to only 2-channel (stereo) sources.

Panorama

With this function, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode.

On: Panorama function on.

Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital only)

With the Late Night function, you can 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.

Off: Panorama function off (default).

Dimension

With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode. The default setting is 3. It can be adjusted from 0 to 6. Higher settings move the sound field forward.

Lower settings move it backward.

If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image

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RECEIVER

L NIGHT

Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [L NIGHT] but- ton repeatedly to select:

Off: Late Night function off. Low: Small reduction in dynamic

range.

High: Big reduction in dynamic range.

feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move it backward.

Center Width

This setting has an effect when you use a center speaker. With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Pro Logic II Music listening mode normally. If you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This set- ting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allow- ing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7 (default is 3).

DTS Neo:6 Music Mode Setting

Center Image

This setting has an effect when you use a center speaker. The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 5-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default is 2). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected.

When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center. When set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu- ated, maintaining the original stereo balance.

Notes:

The effect of the Late Night function depends on the Dolby Digital material that you are playing, and with some material there will be little or no effect.

The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Using the CinemaFILTER

With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro- duction in a movie theater.

CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby PLII Movie, DTS, and DTS Neo:6 Cinema.

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Press the [RECEIVER] button,

 

RECEIVER

and then press the [CINE FLTR]

 

button repeatedly to select:

 

On: CinemaFILTER on.

CINE FLTR

Off: CinemaFILTER off.

 

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Contents HT-S3100 HT-S3105 Important Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Speaker Precautions PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerFeatures HT-R340 AV ReceiverHTP-360 Speaker Package North American and Asian model HTP-318 Speaker Package European modelContents Package ContentsPackage Contents Front & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels DisplayRear Panel Voltage Selector only some modelsSpeaker Package RearSpeaker terminals Keyhole slotsHow to Use the Remote Controller Remote ControllerReceiver Mode Remote Controller DVD Mode CD Mode To select your CD player as the input source, pressMD, & CDR Mode CDRHDD Mode Album +/- buttonPlaylist / buttons MENU, ENTER, and Up and Down / buttonsTape Mode Play buttonStop button Reverse Play buttonBefore Using the AV receiver Setting the Voltage Selector on some modelsInstalling the Batteries Using the Remote ControllerSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set B Sub Room Speaker Set a Main Room Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Using Speaker Mounts/Brackets Connecting Your SpeakersWall Mounting Using the Rubber Stoppers for a More Stable Platform Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferConnecting Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Other ModelsConnecting Antenna 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 Both Audio & VideoWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsConnecting a DVD Player Video Connection DVD Player to AV Receiver to TVAudio Connection Multichannel Audio ConnectionConnecting a VCR for Playback Connecting a VCRVideo Connection VCR to AV Receiver to TV Connecting a VCR for Recording Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other DeviceVideo Connection RF OUT Connecting a CD Player or Turntable CD Player or Turntable with Built-in Phono PreampConnecting an Onkyo RI Dock for the iPod Not all iPods output videoIf Your iPod Supports Video If Your iPod Doesn’t Support VideoConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting Onkyo Components Connecting the Power CordAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTesting the speakers Turning OnTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging the Input Display Select a suitable listening mode and enjoy Playing Your AV ComponentsBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel InputDisplaying Source Information Using the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsAM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Listening to the RadioUsing the Tuner Presetting Radio StationsDeleting Presets Selecting Preset StationsWhat is RDS? Using RDS European models onlyProgram Types Used in Europe PTY Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Using Headphones Setting the Display BrightnessAdjusting the Bass & Treble Common FunctionsUsing the Sleep Timer Using the OptiResponse EqualizerCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverAdjusting Speaker Levels HeadphonesSpeaker Set B Multichannel DVD InputRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Surround button remote controller only Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening Modes About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes DTSUsing the Audio Adjust Functions Adjusting the Listening ModesInput Channel Settings Adjusting the Listening Modes Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the CinemaFILTER Plii Music Mode SettingsAdvanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Advanced Setup Speaker LevelsWhile the Subwoofer setting is Speaker ConfigurationSelected, use the Left and Right Buttons to select Yes orCrossover Frequency Double BassDigital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote controller doesn’t work? AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPodSound changes when I connect my head- phones? Can’t control other components?Troubleshooting Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionSpecifications 1ch Home Theater Speaker PackageOnkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo China Limited
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