Onkyo HT-S6100 instruction manual Listening Mode Presets

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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued

Listening Mode Presets

On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a default listening mode for each of the audio formats sup- ported by each input selector. The AV receiver will then select the listening mode automatically depending on the format of the input signal. You can still select the other listening modes, although the default listening mode will be used the next time you turn on the AV receiver.

1

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE

 

 

MODE button, followed by the

 

[SETUP] button.

The main menu appears onscreen.

If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.

2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

 

buttons to select “5. Listening

 

Mode Preset,” and then press

 

[ENTER].

3

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

 

buttons to select an input selec-

 

tor, and then press [ENTER].

 

The audio formats supported by that

 

input selector appear.

 

For the TUNER input selector, Analog

 

is the only format available.

4

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

 

buttons to select an audio for-

 

mat, and use the Left and Right

 

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a lis-

 

tening mode.

 

Only listening modes compatible with

 

the audio format can be selected (see

 

pages 60–65).

 

Analog/PCM: Specifies the default lis-

 

tening mode for analog and PCM

 

sources.

 

Dolby Digital: Specifies the default lis-

 

tening mode for Dolby Digital sources.

 

DTS: Specifies the default listening

 

mode for DTS sources.

 

D.F. 2ch: Specifies the default listening

 

mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources

 

in a digital format, such as Dolby Digi-

 

tal or DTS.

 

D.F. Mono: Specifies the default listen-

 

ing mode for mono sources in a digital

 

format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.

 

Multich PCM: Specifies the default

 

listening mode for multichannel PCM

 

sources, such as DVD-Audio (input via

 

HDMI).

 

192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-

 

tening mode for high resolution

 

192kHz and 176.4kHz digital sources,

 

such as DVD-Audio.

 

Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default

 

listening mode for Dolby TrueHD

 

sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD

 

(input via HDMI).

 

DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the

 

default listening mode for DTS-HD

 

Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray

 

or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

 

DSD: Specifies the default listening

 

mode for DSD multichannel sources,

 

such as SACD.

 

 

5

When you’ve finished, press the

 

 

[SETUP] button.

 

Setup closes.

 

 

Note:

•This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

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Contents HT-S6100 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Precautions Speaker PrecautionsPlacement Using Close to a TV or ComputerPackage Contents Package Contents Main Room speaker set a Dock DS-A1L FeaturesFeatures Contents Contents Front Panel Getting to Know the AV ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the AV ReceiverRear Panel Subwoofer PRE OUT Subwoofer SKW-750X Speaker PackageInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerControlling a Dock DS-A1L Enjoying Home Theater Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Connecting Speaker Set B Connecting Speaker Set aCenter Speaker Base Using the Floor Pads for SubwooferWall Mounting Connecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the Indoor FM 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? Audio Connection FormatsMonitor OUT Video Connection FormatsVideo Connection Connecting a TV or ProjectorAudio Connection HintConnecting a DVD player Antenna Hooking Up the Multichannel InputConnecting a VCR or DVR for Playback Make the audio connection a Connecting a VCR or DVR for RecordingCBL/SAT in S About Hdmi Connecting Components with HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright ProtectionAudio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections Connecting the Supplied DS-A1L Dock Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other DeviceMake the video connection a Make the audio connection a Turntable MM with no Phono Preamp Built-in StepCoaxial CBL/SAT Optical Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the Power Cord Connecting Onkyo ComponentsTurning On the AV Receiver Do the automatic speaker setup-this is essentialTurning On and Standby Up and Running in a Few Easy StepsAutomatic Speaker Setup First Time SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement PositionsFirst Time Setup Error Messages Changing the Speaker Settings Manually To Retry the Automatic Speaker SetupUsing a Powered Subwoofer Write ErrorHdmi Input Setup Digital Input Setup Component Video Input SetupMain menu appears onscreen Sure the appropriate external input isPress the Tape input selector Changing the Input DisplayButton so that Tape appears On the displayPress the input selector button Automatic Audio Input Selection SetupFor the input selector whose set Ting you want to changeSee Using the Listening Modes on Select a listening mode and enjoyPlaying Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver OperationUsing the Sleep Timer Setting the Display BrightnessCommon Functions Muting the AV ReceiverCommon Functions 7Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Press and hold the AV receiver’s Specifying the Digital Signal FormatDigital Input button for about SecondsListening to the Radio Tuning into AM/FM Radio StationsListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by FrequencyDisplaying AM/FM Radio Information Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM StationsDeleting Presets About the DS-A1L Dock DS-A1L Dock for the iPodCompatible iPod models Putting Your iPod in the DockCharging Your iPod’s Battery Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockDS-A1L Dock for the iPod Operating NotesSelecting with the Remote Controller Using the Listening ModesSelecting the Listening Modes Selecting on the AV ReceiverListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources MOVIE/TV Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus SourcesDTS DTS SourcesTrueHD Sources DTS-HD Sources DTS Express and DSD Sources About the Listening Modes Onkyo Original DSP Modes Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording from Different AV Sources Using the Audio Adjust Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMultiplex/Mono Settings PLIIx/Neo6 SettingsDolby EX Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesTheater-Dimensional Setting Tone Control Settings Using the Audio SettingsLate Night Function CinemaFILTERSpeaker Levels Audyssey Dynamic EQMusic Optimizer SyncListening Mode Presets Speaker Setup Advanced SetupLowed by the Setup button Crossover Frequency Advanced SetupSpeaker Distance Double BassSpeaker Configuration on Can hear the test tone suffi Turn up the volume so that youCiently Repeat so that the levelSetup menu closes Equalizer SettingsIntelliVolume Source SetupVolume Setup Miscellaneous SetupOSD Setup Remote Control Hardware SetupAnalog Multich Zoom Mode Output ResolutionAudio TV Out Lip SyncThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Lock SetupEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote ControllerResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other ComponentsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder CLR button Controlling a VCR, or PVRGuide button Prev CH buttonControlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and Play Mode buttonsSearch button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerDisc +/- button Previous and Next / buttons Controlling a Cassette RecorderRewind and Fast Forward / buttons Reverse Play buttonControlling a TV Mode buttonsTV INPUT* button Arrow Enter buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Sound changes when I connect my head- phones Remote controller doesn’t workCan’t control other components Can’t recordTroubleshooting Important Note Regarding Video Playback Amplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionSpecifications Powered Subwoofer SKW-750XFront/Center Speaker SKF-750XF/SKC-750XC Surround/Surround Back Speaker SKM-750XS/SKB-750XNtsc Video Resolution ChartMenu Map Onscreen Setup Menu Map100

HT-S6100 specifications

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