Onkyo HT-S990THX instruction manual Using the Listening Modes, PCM*1

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Using the Listening Modes—Continued

The following table shows which listening modes can be used with each input signal format.

Source format

Analog,

Dolby Digital

DTS/DTS 96/24*2

Multich

3/2.1

3/2.1

DTS-ES

PCM*1

2/0

1/0, 1+1

Other

2/0

analog

2/2.1

2/2.1

Discrete

Matrix

CD, TV,

radio,

DVD, DTV, etc.

DVD, CD, etc.

DVD

cassette,

Listening mode

etc.

Pure Audio (Not North

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

American models)

Direct

Stereo

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Mono

Multich

✔

PLIIx Movie/Music/Game *3

✔

✔

✔

Neo:6 Cinema

Neo:6 Music

Neural Surround (North

✔*4

American models only)

Dolby D

✔

✔

Dolby

Dolby D + Neo:6

✔

Dolby D EX

Dolby D+PLIIx Music

Dolby D+PLIIx Movie

✔

DTS, DTS 96/24

✔

✔*5

DTS-ES Discrete

✔

DTS

DTS-ES Matrix

✔

DTS+Neo:6

✔

DTS+Dolby EX

DTS+PLIIx Music

DTS+PLIIx Movie

✔

THX Cinema

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

*6

THX Surround EX

✔

✔

THX

THX Cinema2

✔

✔

THX Music mode

THX Games mode

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Mono Movie

Onkyo

Orchestra

*6

Unplugged

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Original

Studio-Mix

DSP

TV Logic

All Ch Stereo

Full Mono

*1. In the Pure Audio and Direct listening modes, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz PCM is processed at 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz respectively. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, and Stereo, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz PCM is processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz respectively.

*2. In listening modes other than Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, and DTS 96/24, DTS 96/24 sources are processed as normal DTS.

*3. If the Surr Back parameter is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal Pro Logic II is used.

*4. Not available for 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz PCM input signals.

*5. If the Surr Back setting is set to None, or speaker set B is on, normal DTS is used.

*6. Available only when surround speakers are connected.

: Only available on 6.1/7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on. : Only available on 7.1-channel playback systems. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Tip: To check the format of the digital input signal, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 38.

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Contents HT-S990THX Important Safety Instructions AvisFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug PrecautionsPower FCC Information for UserPlacement Speaker PrecautionsPrecautions Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Features Getting Started in Five Easy Steps Digital Input Input DisplaySpeaker Set a Main Room Enjoying Home TheaterSpeaker Sets a and B Speaker Set B Sub RoomContents Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the AV Receiver DisplayFront Speakers A, Surround SPEAKERS, Center SPEAKER, Rear PanelDigital in Optical 1, 2, 3, and Coaxial Video 1 IN/OUT and Video 2Installing the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Buttons used when the Tuner input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons ON/STANDBY buttonDVD Mode DISC/ALBUM +/- button CD/MD/CDR/HDD ModeTo select the input source, press Arrow Enter buttonsSpeakers Subwoofer SKW-940Connecting Speaker Set a Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Speaker Set B sold separatelyConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown American ModelConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterOptical Digital Jacks Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Connection Color CodingWhich Connections Should I Use? Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorVideo Connection HintConnecting a DVD player AntennaHooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input DVD playerVCR Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackDVD recorder Make the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Camcorder or consoleSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Step Phono preampConnecting an HDD-compatible Component Receiver’s Video 2 in L/R jacks and Video 2 in S JacksConnecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connecting the Power Cord of Another ComponentAuto Power On/Standby Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Remote ControlTurning On and Standby Testing the speakersTurning On the AV Receiver Smooth Operation in a Few Easy StepsAssigning Digital Inputs to Input Sources First Time SetupChanging the Input Display First Time Setup Component Video SetupBasic AV Receiver Operation Select a suitable listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Start playback on the source componentPlaying Your AV Components Using the Multichannel DVD InputDisplaying Source Information Listening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM stations Presetting Radio Stations Listening to the RadioWhat is RDS? Using RDS European Models OnlyRDS Program Types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Trafﬁc News TP Common Functions Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Muting the AV ReceiverUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Common FunctionsSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting on the AV ReceiverUsing the Listening Modes PCM*1About the Listening Modes DTSThis mode is designed for use with video games Use this mode with any stereo movie e.g., TV, DVD, VHSOnkyo Original DSP Modes Using the Re-EQ Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Plii and PLIIx Music Mode Settings Input Channel SettingsMono Setting DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingBGC Boundary Gain Compensation Setting Using the THX Audio SettingsLFE Level Setting SB Spc Surround Back Spacing SettingRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Speaker Settings Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Repeat so that the level Advanced SetupSpeaker Levels Test tone from each speakerSpeaker Conﬁguration Left and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1chDigital Input Signal Formats Correcting Sound and Picture SyncEntering Remote Control Codes Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsTV VOL ON/STANDBY, TVCH + Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t recordVideo Attenuation Video ATT0 defaultMemory Backup Video ATT2 Gain is reduced by 2 dBVideo Section SpeciﬁcationsAmpliﬁer Section Tuner SectionSpeciﬁcations SpeakerMemo Memo Onkyo Europe UK Office Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo China Limited

HT-S990THX specifications

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