Onkyo HT-SP904 Using the Listening Modes, Selecting Listening Modes, Selecting on the AV Receiver

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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 52.

•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 Mono, Direct, or Ste- reo listening mode.

Selecting on the AV Receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

PRESET

 

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PURE AUDIO

MULTI CH

DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

AUX

TAPE

TUNER

C D

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX INPUT

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

 

DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT

TONE

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

 

 

RT/PTY/TP

MEMORY TUNING MODE

 

 

 

 

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

■[STEREO] button

This button selects the Stereo 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.

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

SETUP

 

 

RETURN

SURROUND

LISTENING MODE

STEREO

STEREO

SURROUND

 

 

,

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE RANDOM

REPEAT

 

TEST TONE

CH SEL

LEVEL-

LEVEL+

 

 

 

PLAY MODE

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY

 

L NIGHT

CINE FLTR

 

 

 

VCR

DVD

HDD

 

 

 

RC-681M

 

 

■[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.

■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-SP904 Avis Important Safety InstructionsFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower For models having a power cord with a polarized plugPackage Contents Speaker PrecautionsPackage Contents Features Contents Digital Input Input Display SetupAutomatic Speaker Setup Hdmi VideoFront Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Remote Controller Installing the BatteriesAiming the Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRECEIVER/TAPE Mode Buttons used when the Tape input is selected Listening Mode buttonsRemote Mode buttons Buttons used when the Tuner input is selectedDVD Mode Arrow / and Enter buttons CD/MD/CDR/DOCK ModeTo select the input source, press DISC/ALBUM +/- buttonSubwoofer SKW-750 SpeakersFront left and right speakers SKF-750F Connecting Your SpeakersUsing Rubber Spacers with the Speakers Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Using the Speaker Terminal ToolMounting vertically Using the included rubber spacersCenter Speaker Base Wall MountingAttach the FM antenna, as shown Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaAV Connection Color Coding Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections Optical Digital JacksAudio Connection Formats Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver Which Connections Should I Use?Hint Connecting a TV or ProjectorConnecting a DVD player Choose a video connection from a , B , and CDVD player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Tip Connecting Components with HdmiAssign the Hdmi Turn on the AV receiver, and then assign the Hdmi in seeDVD recorder Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for PlaybackVCR or DVD recorder VCRMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for RecordingConnecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Choose a video connection from a and BSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc Video sourceCD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableConnecting the DS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod If Your iPod Supports VideoIf Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Cassette recorder, CDR, etcCassette/CDR/MD/DAT recorder Remote Control Connecting Onkyo ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Auto Power On/StandbyTurning On the AV Receiver Turning On and StandbySmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps First Time Setup Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQMeasurement Points Using Audyssey 2EQ First Time SetupUsing a Powered Subwoofer Error MessagesTo Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyHdmi Video Setup Changing the Input Display Digital Audio Input SetupSelect a suitable listening mode and enjoy Playing Your AV ComponentsBasic AV Receiver Operation Using 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 AM/FM StationsCompatible iPods DS-A1X Package ContentsDS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod About the RI DockFunction Overview Adjusting the iPod AdapterDS-A1X RI Dock for the iPod Putting Your iPod in the RI DockCharging Your iPod’s Battery Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockMuting the AV Receiver Adjusting the Bass and TrebleSetting the Display Brightness Common FunctionsCommon Functions Using the Sleep TimerAdjusting Speaker Levels Using HeadphonesSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller This button selects the Stereo listening modeStereo Using the Listening ModesAbout the Listening Modes DirectUse this mode when playing game discs Onkyo Original DSP ModesDTS Using the CinemaFILTER Using the Late Night Function Dolby Digital onlyUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Listening Angle Setting Input Channel SettingsPlii Music Mode Settings DTS Neo6 Music Mode SettingRecording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Advanced Setup Advanced Speaker SettingsSpeaker Configuration Advanced Setup Crossover FrequencyDouble Bass Speaker Distance Pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker Setup closesSpeaker Levels Buttons to select Level Cal, and then press EnterEqualizer Settings Setup menu closesButtons to select Equalizer, Correcting Sound and Picture Sync Digital Input Signal FormatsControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerOperates the VCR STANDBY/ON, TVTV VOL CH +Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components Remote controller doesn’t workAV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Sound changes when I connect my head- phonesFunctions don’t work Specifications AV Receiver HT-R557RI Dock DS-A1X 1ch Home Theater Speaker Package HTP-650 SpecificationsOnkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. CorporationOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office

HT-SP904 specifications

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