Onkyo HT-S5100 instruction manual Adjusting the Listening Modes, Using the Audio Settings

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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued

Neo:6 Music

Center Image

The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-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. The default value is 2.

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.

Dolby Digital Settings

Dolby EX

This setting determines how Dolby EX signals are han- dled.

Auto: When the source is Dolby EX, you can select the Dolby EX listening mode.

Manual: When the source is Dolby EX, you can select any of the listening modes compatible with this format (e.g., Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, etc.).

T–D (Theater-Dimensional) Setting

LstnAngl (Listening Angle)

With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen- sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equi- distant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.

Front left speaker

Front right speaker

 

20˚/40˚

Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees

(default).

Multichannel Subwoofer Setting

SW InSens

On some DVD players, the signal from the multichannel subwoofer output is 15 dB higher than normal. You can change the subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals con-

nected to the SUBWOOFER input jack of the multichan- nel DVD input.

You can select 0 dB (default), +5 dB, +10 dB, or +15 dB. If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the +10 dB or +15 dB setting.

Using the Audio Settings

You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.

1

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-

 

 

lowed by the [AUDIO] button.

2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

 

buttons to select an item.

3

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ]

 

buttons to change the setting.

Repeat this step for the other settings.

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Tone Control Settings

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected.

Bass

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Treble

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Notes:

To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode.

This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–], and [+] buttons.

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Listening to Sirius Satellite RadioSigning Up for Sirius Satellite Radio Setting the Satellite Radio ModeListening to Sirius Satellite Radio Selecting Sirius Satellite RadioChannel Search Mode Category Search ModeSelecting Sirius Satellite Radio Channels Direct Tuning Displaying Sirius Satellite Radio Information Presetting Sirius ChannelsPositioning the SiriusConnect Home Tuner Parental Lock Changing the PIN Number Using RDS European models only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Listening to Traffic News TPFinding Stations by Type PTY Putting Your iPod in the Dock DS-A1L Dock for the iPodAbout the DS-A1L Dock Compatible iPod modelsOperating Notes Using Your iPod’s Alarm ClockCharging Your iPod’s Battery DS-A1L Dock for the iPodSelecting on the AV Receiver Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening ModesUsing the Listening Modes Listening Modes Available for Each Source FormatAnalog and PCM Sources MOVIE/T Dolby Digital SourcesDTS DTS SourcesDTS About the Listening ModesOnkyo Original DSP Modes Recording Recording the Input SourceRecording from Different AV Sources PLIIx/Neo6 Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesUsing the Audio Adjust Settings Multiplex/Mono SettingsUsing the Audio Settings Adjusting the Listening ModesMusic Optimizer Late Night FunctionCinemaFILTER Audyssey Dynamic EQSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupLeft and Right Buttons to Select 2ch or 1ch Advanced SetupCrossover Frequency Use the Down Button toSpeaker Distance Double BassRepeat so that the level Turn up the volume so that youCan hear the test tone suffi CientlyThen use the Left and Right Equalizer SettingsThen press Enter Use the Left and Right Buttons to select Press the Down button,Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Controlling Other Components Resetting the Remote ControllerRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsControlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder Prev CH button Controlling a VCR, or PVRCLR button Guide buttonControlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Search buttonPress the appropriate Disc +/- button Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD PlayerReverse Play button Controlling a Cassette RecorderPrevious and Next / buttons Rewind and Fast Forward / buttonsTV VOL Press TV Remote Mode button firstControlling a TV ON/STANDBY, TV buttonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t record Remote controller doesn’t workSound changes when I connect my head- phones Can’t control other componentsTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video Section1ch Home Theater Speaker Package SpecificationsMemo Onkyo China Limited Onkyo U.S.A. 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HT-S5100 specifications

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