Integra DTR-8.4 instruction manual Advanced Operation, Selecting the Multichannel Input

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Advanced Operation—Continued

Selecting the Multichannel Input

This section explains how to select the multichannel ana- log input for playback.

1, 2

1

4

2

1

Press the [Input] button, and then

 

 

roll the scroll wheel to select

 

“DVD.”

2

Press the scroll wheel, and then

 

 

press the [Audio SEL] button

 

repeatedly to select “Multich. ”

3

Start playback on your DVD

 

 

player.

 

 

4

To adjust the volume, use the

 

 

Master Volume control, or the

 

remote controller’s [VOL] button.

 

The volume can be set from 0 to 100.

Notes:

This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’s input selector buttons and [Audio Selector] button.

You can only use the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes with the multichannel input. If another listen-

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ing mode is being used when the multichannel input is selected, that listening mode is cancelled.

Press the [Surround] button to adjust a bass and treble effect (“Tone On” appears on the display).

Adjusting the Volume of Individual Speakers for the Multichannel Input

While using the multichannel input, you can adjust the volume of each speaker individually.

1

1

2

1

Press the scroll wheel, and then

 

 

use the [CH SEL] button to select

 

each speaker.

 

 

Speakers are selected in the following

 

order.

 

 

 

Front left

Center

Front right

 

Subwoofer

 

Surr right

 

Surr left

Surr back

Surr back

 

left

right

 

 

2

Use the [Level–] and [Level+] but-

 

tons to adjust the volume.

The volume can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–30 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Note:

You cannot select speakers that are set to No or None on the Speaker Configuration menu (see page 41).

These settings are not the same as the level calibration settings on page 44.

These settings affect only the multichannel input source and have no effect on other input sources.

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Contents DTR-8.4 Important Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Table of Contents Table of Contents Features AmpAudio/Video FM/AM TunerSupplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesPower cord Speaker cable labels 75/300-ohm antenna adapterInstalling the Batteries Before Using the DTR-8.4Using the Remote Controller Front & Rear Panels Front PanelFront & Rear Panels Display These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna This connector is for connecting an FM antennaRear Panel Digital in Coax 1-3, OPT 1-4 28, 30, 32, 34Zone 2 OUT DVDVideo 1 & 2 IN/OUT 29 Video 3 & 4Remote Controller Amp ModeRemote Controller Net-Tune ModeDVD Mode Menu button Angle buttonLast Memory button Search buttonPrevious/Next Buttons CD ModeRH N Muting button FR/FF Buttons MiniDisc ModeRec button Rewind/FF / buttons Tape ModeReverse Play button Enjoying Home Theater About Home TheaterSpeaker Configuration Positioning Your Speakers Connecting the DTR-8.4Attaching the Speaker Labels Connecting the DTR-8.4 Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting a Powered SubwooferConnecting Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown A. and Canadian ModelsConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaBefore Making Any Connections AV Cables & SocketsOptical Digital Inputs RCA/phono AV Connection Color CodingConnecting Your TV or Projector Using Composite VideoUsing S-Video Using Component VideoConnecting a DVD Player Using Coaxial or Optical ConnectionsUsing Analog Connections Video ConnectionsUsing Multichannel Connections Connecting a VCR for PlaybackYou can play a video from a VCR via the DTR-8.4 Connecting a D-VHS VCR for Playback Connecting a VCR for Recording Playback from the Recording VCRPRSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc TV, Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etcCamcorder Games console, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etcCamcorder Connecting a CD Player Connecting a Cassette RecorderConnecting a DAT, CD, or MD Recorder Using Optical or Coaxial ConnectionsConnecting a Turntable Using Coaxial or Optical Connections playback onlyDigital Recording Digital source DAT, CD, MD playerConnecting a Power Amp Connecting ComponentsWith Remote Interactive you can control your Following special functionsConnecting the Power Cords of Other Components Connecting the RS232 PortConnecting the Power Cord Standby indicator lights upTurning On the DTR-8.4 with the Remote Controller Turning On the DTR-8.4Press the Standby/On button to turn on the DTR-8.4 Press the scroll wheelTHX Speaker Settings Basic SetupSpeaker Impedance Speaker Setup menu appears Speaker Config menu appearCrossover Frequency Setup menu closes Speaker DistanceUse the Up/Down / but Then press the Enter but- tonSpeaker Level Calibration Input Setup Digital SetupTons to select 2. Input Setup Roll the scroll wheel to selectVideo Setup Video Setup menu appearsName of the currently selected DVD in this caseComponent Video Setup Video Setup menu appearsTon INPUT1 Select if the video compo- nent is connected to COMRemote Setup Changing the DTR-8.4’s Remote Control IDSetup, and then press the Enter button Specifying the Location of an IR ReceiverChanging the Remote Controller’s Control ID Specifying the TV System Australian model onlyDTR-8.4En.book Page 50 Thursday, October 16, 2003 1109 AM Selecting the Source AV Component Basic OperationStart playback on the selected AV component Muting the DTR-8.4 remote controller only Using the Sleep Timer remote controller onlySetting the Display Brightness Using HeadphonesSetting the Input Signal Format Fixing the Digital Input FormatInput source you want to set Press the Audio SEL buttonTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Selecting Presets Deleting Presets To select the presetsOry button, press the FM Mode Press the Tuner input selectorListening Modes About the Listening ModesDSP Modes DTS Selecting Listening Modes Using the Digital Surround Modes Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EXDTS/DTS-ES Discrete/DTS-ES Matrix THX Surround EX Dolby DigitalDisplay Indicators & Source Info Displaying Source InformationUsing the Re-EQ function Adjusting the Volume of Individual SpeakersUsing the Late Night function Dolby Digital only Using the Multichannel Input Setting the Multichannel InputAdvanced Operation Main menu appearsAdvanced Operation Selecting the Multichannel InputRecording a Separate Input Source RecordingRecording the Current Input Source Recording Separate AV Sources Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Audio Adjust FunctionsTons to select 3. Audio Adjust Assigning the a & B 12V Trigger OutputsDelay Tone ControlSurround Speakers Sound EffectLFE Level Theater-DimensionalMono Surround THXVolume Setup Setting PreferencesHeadphones Level OSD Setup Naming Presets & Input SourcesOSD Position Using IntelliVolume IntelliVolume menu appearsRepeat until you’ve Entered all 10 charactersNet-Tune About Net-TuneInternet Radio Net-TuneNet-Tune Networking Your DTR-8.4Using Internet Radio Press the Enter buttonTons to select Genres, Location Or LanguageSelecting Internet Radio Presets Presetting Internet Radio StationsDeleting Internet Radio Presets Playing network audio server Tracks Playing Net-Tune Tracks Randomly Selecting Items by LetterPlaying Net-Tune Tracks Repeatedly Music Server Settings 2Network Settings Press the scroll wheel, and then Press the Setup buttonNetwork Setup menu appears IP Address menu is shown hereProxy Setup Client SetupIP Address Mac AddressConnecting Zone Using a Receiver/Integrated Amp in ZoneUsing Only Speakers in Zone Using a Power Amp in ZoneUsing the Remote Control in Zone Using the 12V TriggerUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneSetting the Surr Back/Zone 2 Outputs Tons to select 2. Surr BackZone2, and then press Surr Back/ Zone2 menu appearsControlling Zone Entering a Remote Control Code Using the Remote Controller with Other ComponentsRemote Control Codes for an Integra/ Onkyo DVD Player Using the Remote Controller with Other Components Remote Control CodesDTR-8.4En.book Page 90 Thursday, October 16, 2003 1109 AM Controlling a Satellite Receiver Controlling a VCR Following buttons control the DTR-8.4Controlling a TV Controlling a Cable ReceiverLearning Commands from Another Remote Controller Using Macros Making MacrosRunning Macros Naming MacrosEditing Remote Controller Modes Adding New Remote Controller ModesReordering the Remote Controller Modes MODE, and then pressDeleting Remote Controller Modes Assigning Remote Controller ModesResetting the Remote Controller Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t learn commands from other remote con- trollers? Surr Back speaker setting doesn’t appear?Can’t access Internet radio or the network audio server? Can’t control other components?Sound changes when I connect my head- phones? Can’t change a setting?Can’t use an audio adjust function? Hardware Setup does not appear in the menu?Specifications Amplifier SectionGeneral Video Section104 DTR-8.4 Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker CablesConnecting Your TV & DVD Player Connecting a TVUsing Composite Video or S-Video Turning On the DTR-8.4Adjust the volume Playing a DVDSelecting Listening Modes Select the DVD input sourceDTR-8.4/7.4 Net-Tune Quick Start Guide Networking the DTR-8.4/7.4

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