Onkyo TX-DS898 DTS Neo6, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, Mono Movie

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Input Setup

DTS Neo:6

This mode is for 6.1 channel playback of 2 channel sources such as PCM or analog sources. All 6 channel outputs are wide frequency range with a great separation between the different channels.

This mode can be set to the Cinema mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music.

The Cinema mode is good for movies. Reproduced surround sound makes realistic feel of movement as 6.1 channel sources. This mode can be used with VHS and television programs with stereo sound.

The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output. This mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo sources.

DTS

Used for playing DTS source.

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

With the addition of the surround back channel, this new format has all 6.1 channels recorded independently for a completely discrete digital format. Since all channels are recorded independently, high- fidelity surround playback with the increased feeling of a separated sound space is achieved.

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

This format has the surround back channel matrix encoded and inserted into the left and right surround channels so that at playback the output for the left, right, and back surround channels are decoded using a high-precision matrix decoder.

THX

This mode is for playing back sources using THX.

For excellent fidelity when playing back THX sounds, it is recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system.

•THX Cinema

This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments.

•THX Surround EX

“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right, surround left, and subwoofer channels.

This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.

When released to the home consumer market, movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com <http://www.dolby.com> .

This unit can play the 5.1 ch program in THX surround EX mode, even if the program is not encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX format. For this kind of program, the sound from surround back channels depends on a program and may not fit to your taste.

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the unprocessed original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the center- channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation. This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater.

Enhanced 7

Enhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround environment by using 7-channel speakers. The sound effects moving smoothly toward the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV sports programs.

Orchestra

This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is created in large halls.

Unplugged

This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix

This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock concert.

TV Logic

This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of the conversation.

All Ch Stereo

This mode is designed for playing background music. The front, surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that encompasses the entire area.

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Contents TX-DS898 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents Supplied accessories FeaturesBefore using this unit Installing the remote controller batteriesUsing the remote controller Front panel display Front panel facilitiesFront panel Front doorFront panel facilities Remote controller Remote controller Digital INPUT/OUTPUT coaxial and optical Rear panel facilities3 4 Rear panel facilitiesGND IR IN/OUTVideo IN/OUT Multi Channel InputConnections Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a turntable PH Connecting a compact disc player CDConnections Connecting your video componentsFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting a DVD player DVDConnecting a video cassette recorder Video Connecting a television monitor or projector Connecting video camera, etc. VideoSpeaker placement Connecting speakersIdeal speaker configuration Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playbackConnecting a subwoofer Connecting speakersConnecting speakers Connecting the speaker cableWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals When using the Zone 2 OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Assembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the included antennas Connecting the AM antenna cableDirectional linkage Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antennaRcvr Connecting the powerPower STANDBY/ON StdbySetup menus Basic MenuAdvanced Menu Setup menus Navigating through the Setup menuPress the Setup button Speaker Impedance sub-menu Hardware SetupHardware Setup menu IR in Setup sub-menuSpeaker Setup Speaker Setup menuSpeaker Config sub-menu Speaker Distance sub-menu Speaker SetupRight Level Calibration sub-menuCalibrating the speaker levels LeftBass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menu Bass Peak Level LimiterPeak Level Initial settings for each input source Input SetupInput Setup menu Digital Setup sub-menuDigital Format Input SetupMultichannel Setup sub-menu Digital InputComponent Video Video Setup sub-menuLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that VideoCharacter Display Intelli Volume sub-menuIntelli Volume Character Input sub-menuRelationship between input source and listening mode Listening Mode Preset sub-menuListening Modes Input source signalsTHX Cinema DTS Neo6DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES MatrixAudio Adjust Setup menu Audio AdjustAudio Adjust Pro Logic II Music Dimension Surround SetupSurr Mode Analog/PCM Surr Mode D.F.2chFront Effect THX SetupDecoder THX Surround EX Dolby DVolume Setup sub-menu PreferencePreference menu OSD Position sub-menu Headphones Level Setup sub-menuOSD Setup sub-menu PreferenceTuning into a radio station Listening to a stereo radio station FM modeListening to Radio Broadcasts Memory Enter Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationErasing a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsTemporarily turning off the sound Adjusting the bass and trebleListening with headphones Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS898 Changing the listening modeEntering characters using the TX-DS898 Direct Setup Pure Audio Enter ReturnTemporarily changing the speaker output levels Switching the displayAdjusting the brightness of the front display Using the sleep time remote controller onlyEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeEnjoying music in the remote zone Playing music using the buttons on the TX-DS898Selecting an input source using the remote controller Adjusting the volume for the remote zoneRecording a source REC OUTStart recording at the recording component as desired Recording a source Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Using remote controllerCalling up a preset radio station OverviewControlling an Onkyo CD player Using remote controllerDisc Stdby CD Mode Press the CD Mode buttonControlling an Onkyo DVD player Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttonsOn Stdby MD Mode Press the MD Mode buttonDisplay When entering the code of Onkyo DVD playersLearning a pre-programming code Learning a pre-programming codeCable Learning a pre-programming codePre-programming codes DVDCable Mode Cable Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerDVD Mode DVD Player Mode SAT Mode Satellite Tuner ModeOn Stdby VCR Mode VOL TV/VCR Muting Operating your programmed remote controllerVCR Mode VCR Mode TV Mode TV ModeLight Direct Mode Macro Macro Programming procedurePage Press and release the same button again Erasing the programmed command from one buttonErasing all the commands programmed under a Mode button Press and release the same Mode button againProgramming a Macro function Using a Macro functionWhat is a Macro function? Mode MacroRunning a Direct Macro function Using a Macro functionRcvr CD Mode Programming the Direct Macro functionDirect Macro Erasing a macro from the Mode Macro buttonPress the Mode Macro button again Erasing a direct macro from the Direct Macro buttonPress the Enter button Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmedMacro mode programming memo On Stdby EnterTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Video and AudioIf one of the messages shown below appears Amplifier Section Specifications
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