Integra Complete Guide to Connecting Your Speakers and AV Receiver for Ultimate Sound Experience

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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Configuration

For the best surround sound experience, you should con- nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers:

2

3

4

5

6

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround back right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub- woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings by using the supplied speaker setup microphone (see page 41).

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers

 

Normal speakers

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

TV/screen

 

 

TV/screen

 

2

3

4

2

3

4

5

6

5

6

 

 

7

 

8

 

 

 

7

 

8

 

1. Subwoofer

 

 

6. Surround right speaker

2. Front left speaker

7.

Surround back left

3. Center speaker

 

 

 

speaker

 

 

4. Front right speaker

8.

Surround back right

5. Surround left speaker

 

speaker

 

 

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on your powered sub- woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp.

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identification (the negative (–) speaker terminals are all black).

Speaker terminal

Color

 

 

Front left, Zone 2 left

White

 

 

Front right, Zone 2 right

Red

 

 

Center

Green

 

 

Surround left

Blue

 

 

Surround right

Gray

 

 

Surround back left

Brown

 

 

Surround back right

Tan

 

 

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Using the Speaker Terminal Tool

The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. If you are using banana plugs, to ensure optimum sound quality, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. (In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.)

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Contents DTR-5.8 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Make sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesTable of Contents Connections FeaturesAmplification ProcessingFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsFront & Rear Panels Display Rear Panel FRONT, CENTER, SURR, and Surr Back Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries Remote ControllerAiming the Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerReceiver/Tape Mode  Standby/On button Remote Mode buttonsButtons used when the Tuner input is selected  Zone 2 buttonDVD Mode  Arrow / and Enter buttons CD/MD/CDR/Dock ModeTo select the input source, press  Disc/Album +/- buttonEnjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterAV Cables & Jacks Connecting the AV receiverAbout AV Connections Optical Digital Jacks AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV receiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Speaker Connection PrecautionsStrip about 5/8 15 mm Bi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping the Front SpeakersAttach the FM antenna, as shown North American models Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Video Connection Formats Connecting Both Audio & VideoHdmi Monitor Setting Set to Yes Which Connections Should I Use?Audio Connection Formats Hdmi Monitor Setting Set to NoHint Connecting Your TV or ProjectorVideo Connection Audio ConnectionConnecting a DVD Player Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc Connecting a Game Console Camcorder, etc Connecting a Camcorder or Other DeviceAbout Copyright Protection Connecting Components with HdmiAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAudio Signals Video SignalsMaking Hdmi Connections CD Player or Turntable MM with Built-in Phono Preamp Step Connecting a CD Player or TurntableRI Dock with video RI Dock without video Connecting an RI DockConnecting a Power Amplifier Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT RecorderConnecting the RS232 Port Connecting ComponentsConnecting the Power Cord Turning On and Standby Turning On the AV ReceiverSmooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey 2EQ First Time SetupUsing Audyssey 2EQ Measurement Points Following screen appears First Time SetupPress Enter Speaker detect results appearReview SP Level Review SP ConfigDisconnect the speaker setup microphone Review SP DistanceAmbient noise is too high Error MessagesSpeaker Detect Errors Write ErrorUsing a Powered Subwoofer Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyReviewing the Results Submenus About the Onscreen Setup MenusHdmi Monitor Hdmi Input menu appears Video Input SetupHdmi Input Setup Then press EnterComponent Video Setup Buttons to select 4. Digital Digital Input SetupPress the Receiver button fol Lowed by the Setup button Put Assign, and then press EnterChanging the Input Display Speaker SettingsPress the Receiver button, fol- lowed by the Setup button Speaker Settings menu appearsMiscellaneous, and then press Enter TV Format Setup Not North American modelOSD Setup menu appears When you’ve finished, press the Setup buttonUse the Left and Right / buttons to select AM Frequency Step Setup Australian modelSelecting the Input Source Basic OperationsDisplaying Source Information Using the Multichannel DVD InputAdjusting the Bass & Treble Basic OperationsMuting the AV receiver Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer Using HeadphonesListening to the Radio Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Listening to the RadioListening to the Radio Selecting PresetsDeleting Presets Select the preset that you want to deleteSelecting Listening Modes Using the Listening ModesSelecting with the Remote Controller Listening Mode / buttonsListening Modes Available for Each Source Format Using the Listening ModesAnalog and PCM Sources All Ch Stereo Full Mono Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and TrueHD SourcesStudio-Mix *3 TV Logic *3 All Ch Stereo Onkyo Full Mono DTS and DTS 96/24 SourcesDTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio Sources About the Listening Modes Neural Surround North American models only Onkyo Original DSP ModesAV Recording RecordingRecording Separate AV Sources Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus Using the CinemaFILTERAdjusting Individual Speaker Levels Advanced OperationsSpeaker Setup Advanced SetupSpeaker Settings Double Bass Advanced SetupSetup menu closes Low-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelUse the Left and Right Buttons to select Repeat for all speakers Press the Setup buttonSpeaker Distance Tance, and then press EnterLevel Calibration menu appears Speaker Level CalibrationButtons to select 4. Level Cali Bration, and then press EnterSpeaker Setup menu appears Equalizer SettingTich, and then press Enter Multichannel DVD Input SettingsSubwoofer Input Sensitivity Buttons to select 4. Analog MulTone Control Settings Audio Adjust FunctionsInput Channel Settings Dolby EX Input Signal Setting PLIIx/Neo6 Music Mode SettingsTheater-Dimensional Listening Setting Sources Assigning Listening Modes to InputIntelliVolume Source SetupWhen you’re finished, press the Setup button Right / buttons to Press Enter, and use the LeftLiseconds in 2 millisecond steps Volume Setup menu appears Volume Setup/OSD SetupVolume Setup Buttons to select 1. VolumeOSD Setup Changing the AV receiver’s ID Hdmi SetupControl Hdmi Audio OutLip Sync XvYCCButtons to select 8. Lock Setup, and then press Enter Lock SetupDigital Input Signal Formats Changing the Remote Controller’s IDUsing Only Speakers in Zone Connecting ZoneSetting the Powered Zone Using Another Amp in ZoneButtons to select 2. Zone2, Setting the Zone 2 OutZone2 menu appears Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Zone 2 Level / buttons Adjusting the Volume for ZoneAdjusting the Tone and Balance for Zone On the AV receiver, useMain menu appears onscreen Using the 12V Triggers in Zone 2 and the Main RoomDelay 12V Trigger Setting for Each Input SourceUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetUsing a Multiroom Kit with Other Components Controlling Other Components Entering Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Remote Control Codes for Integra Components Connected viaResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerTV Input  TV VOL CH +  PreviousTuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video SectionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Immediate display does not appear Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi Onscreen menus don’t appearThere’s no sound Sound changes when I connect my head- phonesSpeaker volume cannot be set as required Can’t recordMemo Memo 3 4 4 5 0

DTR-5.8 specifications

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