Integra DTR-8.3 instruction manual Audio Adjust, Sound Effect Sub-menu, Delay Sub-menu

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Audio Adjust

3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu

This sub-menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effects available with the DTR-8.3.

Setting

Values

Initial value

a. Re-EQ

On, Off

Off

 

 

 

b. Upsampling

On, Off

Off

 

 

 

c. Subwoofer

On, Off

On

(Analog/PCM)

 

 

 

 

 

d. Late Night

Off, Low, High

Off

 

 

 

a. Re-EQ

Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment.

This can be set to either “On” or “Off.”

You can use the Re-EQ button on the remote controller for setting “On” or “Off.”

b. Upsampling

Upsampling processes the input digital signal, or the digital signal converted from an analog input source, and converts its digital sampling frequency to twice its current frequency for an even further detailed sound reproduction. This can be set to either “On” or “Off.” When “On” is selected, the UPSAMPLING indicator lights.

Upsampling indicator

c. Subwoofer

When “Yes” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config Sub-menu, set this to “Off” if you do not want to have sound output from the subwoofer when listening to Analog/PCM sources. If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config Sub-menu, this setting will not appear.

d. Late Night

The audio for movies made for the cinema have a large dynamic range; thus, the difference between loud noises and soft noises is great. To hear the quieter sounds such as background noises or human conversations, the movie must be played back at larger volumes. When this setting is set to “High” or “Low,” the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds at low volumes. This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime.

This can be set to either “Off” or “Low,” or “High.”

Notes:

The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital encoded software.

The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Digital software. With some sources, it may produce little or no effect.

3-4. Delay Sub-menu

This sub-menu gives you various ways to adjust the timing of the audio output from the speakers to give certain soundfield effects or to adjust for unwanted asynchronous video and audio tracks.

This sub-menu does not appear if “Direct” is selected as the listening mode.

Setting

Values

Initial value

a. A/V Sync

0.0 ms to 74.0 ms

0.0 ms

 

 

 

Relative Delay

 

 

b. Center

–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms

0.0 ms

c. Surr L/R

–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms

0.0 ms

d. Surr Back

–4.0 ms to +6.0 ms

0.0 ms

 

 

 

a. A/V Sync

If a digital signal processor is connected, there may be times when the audio and video from a DVD or LD player is not output in perfect sync. The result is where the sound and picture do not match and the sound is heard too early. In such a case, use this setting to properly synchronize the audio and video. This setting can be set between 0 and 74.0 ms in 0.5-ms increments. Under normal circumstances, this can left at 0 ms. If set between 24.5 and 74.0 ms, upsampling is fixed to 24.0 ms. Note that a change in the setting will not be displayed. This setting will not appear if the selected input source is set for the multichannel port.

Relative Delay

b. Center, c. Surr L/R, d. Surr Back

Besides level and delay adjustments, this setting provides the ability to change or adjust the relative speaker position to fine tune the soundfield for the listener. This is accomplished using Onkyo’s unique Enhanced Spatial Positioning Algorithm. This adjustment provides 10 milliseconds of delay for the speakers, which is equivalent to moving the speaker 10 feet (3 meters) away. This adjustment is set up to provide –4.0 or +6.0 milliseconds (–4 or +6 feet/–1.2 or +1.8 meters) of adjustment to the listener’s position.

Once the coarse adjustments (i.e., speaker level and distance adjustments) are made, the system is set up to provide a typical or broad surround environment. By adjusting the relative position of the speakers, we are able to alter the soundfield to be more spread out (deeper) or focused (shallower).

Note:

Surr Back will not appear if the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting in the Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu of the Hardware Setup Menu is set to “Zone 2.”

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Contents DTR-8.3 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Contents Contents Amplifier Features FeaturesAudio/Video Features FM/AM Tuner FeaturesSupplied accessories Before using this unitConnecting the power cord Characterizing the remote controller Setting up the remote controllerDirect-access buttons Serial port Reset button Battery coverHome menu Setting up the remote controllerComponent’s control panel Touch the screen to startIndex parts and facilities Front panelsFront door Index parts and facilities Front panel display Rear panels Remote controller Home menuAV Amp Select AV Amp on the Home menu page 1/4 2/4 3/4 4/4 +/- buttons Listening mode buttonsLight button AV amp buttonImproper connection Inserted completely Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentRear optical jack Coaxial cableConnecting your audio components Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentConnecting a compact disc player CD Connecting a turntable PhonoConnecting a DVD Player with 5.1-Channel Output Connecting your video componentsFlow of the video signals is as follows Connecting a DVD player DVDMonitor OUT Connecting a television monitor or projector Monitor OUTSignal flow Connecting video camera, etc. Video 5 Input Ideal speaker configuration Connecting speakersMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Speaker placementConnecting speakers Connecting speakersUsing the speaker labels Connecting the AM antenna cable Connecting antennasConnecting the included antennas Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Directional linkageWhen using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 Speakers terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the Zone 2 OUT terminals When using the Surr BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminalsFrom connecting block Mini plug cable ConnectingRemote controller Cabinet Signal flow Block DTR-8.3 IR Emitter Remote controllerConnecting the power cords from other devices Connections for remote controlMiscellaneous Connections RS 232 portConnecting auxiliary power amplifier Connecting to devices with analog multi channel outputConnecting to an external device with 12V Trigger terminal Miscellaneous ConnectionsTurning on the power Connecting the powerTurning on the power from the remote controller To change the display of the input source from Tape to MDDTR-8.3 Remote controller Input source buttons Master VolumeEnjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.3 Basic operationChanging the listening mode Remote controller onlyEnjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.3 Adjusting the bass and treble Switching the displayListening with headphones Temporarily turning off the soundUsing the sleep time remote controller only Adjusting the brightness of the front displayTemporarily changing the speaker output levels DimEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeTuning into a radio station Listening to a stereo radio station FM modeListening to Radio Broadcasts Selecting a preset radio station Presetting a radio stationErasing a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsRec Out Recording a sourceStart recording at the recording component as desired Press the Rec Out buttonRecording a source Ex. When the CD button is pressed Using the buttons on the DTR-8.3Zone 2 indicator Off Input source buttons Enjoying music or videos in the remote zoneSelecting an input source using the remote controller Adjusting the volume for the remote zoneEnjoying music or videos in the remote zone Setup Menu Basic MenuAdvanced Menu Navigating through the Setup Menu Setup MenuWhen using the buttons on the front panel Button on remote controllerHardware Setup Hardware Setup MenuSpeaker Impedance Sub-menu IR in Setup Sub-menu Hardware SetupSurr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu Surr Back/ZoneSpeaker Setup Speaker Setup MenuSpeaker Config Sub-menu Speaker Distance Sub-menu Speaker SetupLevel Calibration Sub-menu Press the Test button to complete the procedure CH SelCalibrating the speaker levels Press the Test buttonInput Setup Menu Input SetupInitial settings for each input source When NET Audio is not selected as the input sourceInput Setup Digital FormatInput source selected Multichannel Character Input Sub-menu Video Setup Sub-menuIntelliVolume Sub-menu Listening Mode Preset Sub-menuTrigger Setup sub-menu Relationship between input source and listening mode Listening ModeType of software Listening Modes Input source signalsDigital Signal Processing DSP modes Audio Adjust Menu Audio AdjustSetting Values Initial value Tone Control Sub-menuAudio Adjust Delay Sub-menuSound Effect Sub-menu Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu LFE Level Sub-menuMono Sub-menu Surround Sub-menu THX Sub-menu Listening mode Treble Setting Tone ControlBass Re-EQVolume Setup Sub-menu PreferencePreference Menu OSD Setup Sub-menu Headphones Level Sub-menuPreference OSD Position Sub-menuAdjust the Settings Using the Remote ControllerTap the mode you want to use Using the Remote ControllerTo hide the Mode menu Working with ModesSelecting a Device Select a device in the Home menu Define the Brand ofYour DeviceSelect Yes to define the brand of the device to operate Tap NextDefine the Brand of Your Device Select your brand from the listSelect a code set from the list Tap OK when the device reacts Defining brands by searchingTap Search Programming Buttons Programming control panel buttonsTo 8 inches 15 to 20 cm Programming Buttons Programming direct-access and Left/Right ButtonsProgramming device items Make sure the device tab is activeLabeling a button Labeling Buttons and Menu ItemsLabeling a menu item Edit the labelAdding and Moving Devices Adding devices Moving menu itemsAdding macros Restore Delete and restoreTap the item you want to restore DeleteRecording Macros and SettingTimers Recording macrosEditing macros Recording Macros and Setting Timers Setting timersOrganizing macros and timers into groups Changing the remote controller’s RF IR Settings Switch to RF IR mode by using the Mode buttonTap RF Choosing Another Channel ChadEdit Additional informationOptional recharging dock USA and Canadian models only With ChadEdit you canHow do I program source switching? Can I program a button to execute more than one command?How do I reset the Remote controller? How do I revert to the original configuration?Overview of Symbols Troubleshooting guide Video and Audio Troubleshooting guideRemote controller shuts itself off General Problems Display is blankRemote controller will not edit, label or delete commands Remote controller will not switch modesIf one of the messages shown below appears All channels SpecificationsTotal harmonic distortion Than 0 % total harmonicSpecifications Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Net-Tune Features Internet radio featuresConnecting the DTR-8.3 to your Ethernet Network Enjoying Internet radio Playing a music file saved on the Audio Network Server To cancel the operation Using the Alphanumeric keysUse the / buttons to select one of the menu Net a Select NetA on the Home menu 1/3 2/3Network Setup Menu Configuring Various SettingsProxy Setup Sub-menu Configuring Various SettingsIP Address Sub-menu MAC Address Sub-menuTroubleshooting guide SpecificationsAppendix

DTR-8.3 specifications

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