Onkyo HT-S990THX instruction manual Using the Listening Modes, Selecting Listening Modes

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Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 47.

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

•Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal.

•While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select only the Pure Audio (not North American model), Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.

•The listening modes cannot be selected while speaker set A is off.

Selecting with the Remote Controller

TV

VOL

CH

VOL

DISC

 

 

ALBUM

 

INPUT

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

PREVIOUS

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

SP A / B

 

 

MUTING

 

ENTER

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

 

 

PLAYLIST/CAT

RETURN

 

 

SETUP

SURROUND

LISTENING MODE

STEREO

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

,

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

Re-EQ

 

 

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

 

 

 

RC-650M

 

 

Selecting on the AV Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

 

TAPE

TUNER

C D

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

A

B

TONE

 

THX

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

MODE

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

 

THX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LISTENING MODE

■[PURE AUDIO] button (not North American model)

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver outputs no video signals and its display is turned off. Pressing this button again will select the previous lis- tening mode.

■[THX] button

This button selects the THX listening mode.

■LISTENING MODE []/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- rent input source.

■[STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

■[SURROUND] button

This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen- ing modes and the Neural Surround listening mode (North American model only).

■LISTENING MODE []/[ ] buttons

Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- rent input source.

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Contents HT-S990THX Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserPrecautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Features Digital Input Input Display Getting Started in Five Easy StepsSpeaker Sets a and B Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Set a Main Room Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Rear PanelFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Remote Mode buttons Listening Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode To select the input source, press CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeDISC/ALBUM +/- button Arrow Enter buttonsSubwoofer SKW-940 SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting Speaker Set a Connecting Speaker Set B sold separatelyConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterAbout AV Connections Connecting Your ComponentsOptical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Connecting Your ComponentsWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintAntenna Connecting a DVD playerDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputConnecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback VCRDVD recorder Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Phono preamp StepReceiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S Jacks Connecting an HDD-compatible ComponentConnecting the Power Cord of Another Component Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsAuto Power On/Standby Remote ControlTurning On the AV Receiver Testing the speakersTurning On and Standby Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsFirst Time Setup Assigning Digital Inputs to Input SourcesChanging the Input Display Component Video Setup First Time SetupPlaying Your AV Components Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyBasic AV Receiver Operation Start playback on the source componentUsing the Multichannel DVD Input Playing Your AV ComponentsDisplaying Source Information Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM stations Listening to the Radio Presetting Radio StationsUsing RDS European Models Only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Setting the Display Brightness Adjusting the Bass and TrebleCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverAdjusting Speaker Levels Using the Sleep TimerUsing Headphones Common FunctionsSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverPCM*1 Using the Listening ModesDTS About the Listening ModesUse this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHS This mode is designed for use with video gamesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital only Using the Re-EQUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Mono Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingLFE Level Setting Using the THX Audio SettingsBGC Boundary Gain Compensation Setting SB Spc Surround Back Spacing SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker SettingsSpeaker Distance Speaker Levels Advanced SetupRepeat so that the level Test tone from each speakerLeft and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1ch Speaker ConfigurationCorrecting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesResetting Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting the Remote Controller Controlling Other ComponentsON/STANDBY, TV TV VOLCH + Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordMemory Backup Video ATT0 defaultVideo Attenuation Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionSpeaker SpecificationsMemo Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo China Limited

HT-S990THX specifications

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