Integra DTR-8.4 instruction manual Advanced Setup

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Advanced Setup

Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources

You can assign a listening mode to an each input source so that it’s selected automatically each time you select that input source. This is useful when you regularly use, say, the Dolby Digital listening mode with your DVD player.

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1	Press the [Input] button, and then
	Press the [Input] button, and then
	roll the scroll wheel to select the
	input source you want to set.

2	Press the scroll wheel, and then
	Press the scroll wheel, and then
	press the [Setup] button.

The main menu appears onscreen. If the Basic menu appears, use the Down [ ] button to select Advanced Menu, and press the [Enter] button to display the Advanced menu.

3	Use the Up/Down [ ]/[ ] but-
	tons to select “2. Input Setup,”

and then press the [Enter] but- ton.

The Input Setup menu appears.

4 Use the Up/Down []/[ ] but-

tons to select “6. Listening Mode

Preset,” and then press the

[Enter] button.

The Listening Mode Preset menu

appears.

Advanced Menu

2.Input Setup Input:DVD

2-6.ListeningMode Preset Input:DVD

a.Analog/PCM

:Stereo b.PCM fs=96k :Stereo c.Dolby D :Dolby D

d.DTS :DTS e.D.F.2ch

:PLII

f.D.F.Mono:Mono

Quit:SETUP

5	Use the Up/Down [	]/[	] but-
	tons to select the settings, and
	use the Left/Right [	]/[	] but-

tons to set them.

The settings are explained below.

6	Press the [Setup] button.
	Press the [Setup] button.
	The setup menu closes.

■a. Analog/PCM

With this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when an analog (CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, vinyl, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc) or PCM digital (CD, DVD, digital cable/satellite, etc) audio signal is played. Only listening modes that can be used with analog or PCM signal formats can be selected.

•The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

■b. PCM fs = 96k

With this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when a PCM 96 kHz digital audio signal is played (DVD, etc).

Only listening modes that can be used with the PCM 96 kHz signal format can be selected.

•The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

■c. Dolby D

With this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when a Dolby Digital format digital audio signal is played (DVD, digital cable/satellite, etc).

Only listening modes that can be used with Dolby Digi- tal can be selected.

•The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

■d. DTS

With this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when a DTS format digital audio signal is played (DVD, LD, CD, etc).

Only listening modes that can be used with DTS can be selected.

•The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

■e. D.F. 2ch

With this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS) is played (DVD, digital cable/satel- lite, etc).

Only listening modes that can be used with 2-channel digital audio can be selected.

•The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

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Contents DTR-8.4 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsFCC Information for User Table of Contents Table of Contents FM/AM Tuner FeaturesAmp Audio/VideoSpeaker cable labels 75/300-ohm antenna adapter Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Power cordInstalling the Batteries Before Using the DTR-8.4Using the Remote Controller Front Panel Front & Rear PanelsFront & Rear Panels Display Digital in Coax 1-3, OPT 1-4 28, 30, 32, 34 These push terminals are for connecting an AM antennaThis connector is for connecting an FM antenna Rear PanelVideo 3 & 4 Zone 2 OUTDVD Video 1 & 2 IN/OUT 29Amp Mode Remote ControllerNet-Tune Mode Remote ControllerDVD Mode Search button Menu buttonAngle button Last Memory 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 a Powered Subwoofer Connecting the DTR-8.4Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker CablesAttach the FM antenna, as shown A. and Canadian Models Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaRCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding Before Making Any ConnectionsAV Cables & Sockets Optical Digital InputsUsing Component Video Connecting Your TV or ProjectorUsing Composite Video Using S-VideoVideo Connections Connecting a DVD PlayerUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections Using Analog 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 Playback from the Recording VCR Connecting a VCR for RecordingTV, Satellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etc PRSatellite, cable, set-top box, LD player, etcCamcorder Games console, etc Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, etcCamcorder Using Optical or Coaxial Connections Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Cassette Recorder Connecting a DAT, CD, or MD RecorderDigital source DAT, CD, MD player Connecting a TurntableUsing Coaxial or Optical Connections playback only Digital RecordingFollowing special functions Connecting a Power AmpConnecting Components With Remote Interactive you can control yourStandby indicator lights up Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsConnecting the RS232 Port Connecting the Power CordPress the scroll wheel Turning On the DTR-8.4 with the Remote ControllerTurning On the DTR-8.4 Press the Standby/On button to turn on the DTR-8.4THX Speaker Settings Basic SetupSpeaker Impedance Speaker Conﬁg menu appear Speaker Setup menu appearsCrossover Frequency Then press the Enter but- ton Setup menu closesSpeaker Distance Use the Up/Down / butSpeaker Level Calibration Roll the scroll wheel to select Input SetupDigital Setup Tons to select 2. Input SetupDVD in this case Video SetupVideo Setup menu appears Name of the currently selectedINPUT1 Select if the video compo- nent is connected to COM Component Video SetupVideo Setup menu appears TonSpecifying the Location of an IR Receiver Remote SetupChanging the DTR-8.4’s Remote Control ID Setup, and then press the Enter buttonSpecifying the TV System Australian model only Changing the Remote Controller’s Control IDDTR-8.4En.book Page 50 Thursday, October 16, 2003 1109 AM Selecting the Source AV Component Basic OperationStart playback on the selected AV component Using Headphones Muting the DTR-8.4 remote controller onlyUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Setting the Display BrightnessPress the Audio SEL button Setting the Input Signal FormatFixing the Digital Input Format Input source you want to setTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerPresetting Radio Stations Press the Tuner input selector Selecting Presets Deleting PresetsTo select the presets Ory button, press the FM ModeAbout the Listening Modes Listening ModesDSP Modes DTS Selecting Listening Modes THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Using the Digital Surround ModesDolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX DTS/DTS-ES Discrete/DTS-ES MatrixDisplaying Source Information Display Indicators & Source InfoUsing the Re-EQ function Adjusting the Volume of Individual SpeakersUsing the Late Night function Dolby Digital only Main menu appears Using the Multichannel InputSetting the Multichannel Input Advanced OperationSelecting the Multichannel Input Advanced OperationRecording a Separate Input Source RecordingRecording the Current Input Source Recording Separate AV Sources Advanced Setup Assigning the a & B 12V Trigger Outputs Advanced SetupAudio Adjust Functions Tons to select 3. Audio AdjustSound Effect DelayTone Control Surround SpeakersLFE Level Theater-DimensionalMono THX SurroundVolume Setup Setting PreferencesHeadphones Level OSD Setup Naming Presets & Input SourcesOSD Position Entered all 10 characters Using IntelliVolumeIntelliVolume menu appears Repeat until you’veNet-Tune Net-TuneAbout Net-Tune Internet RadioNetworking Your DTR-8.4 Net-TuneOr Language Using Internet RadioPress the Enter button Tons to select Genres, LocationSelecting 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 IP Address menu is shown here 2Network SettingsPress the scroll wheel, and then Press the Setup button Network Setup menu appearsMac Address Proxy SetupClient Setup IP AddressUsing a Power Amp in Zone Connecting ZoneUsing a Receiver/Integrated Amp in Zone Using Only Speakers in ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using the Remote Control in ZoneUsing the 12V Trigger Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetSurr Back/ Zone2 menu appears Setting the Surr Back/Zone 2 OutputsTons to select 2. Surr Back Zone2, and then pressControlling Zone Entering a Remote Control Code Using the Remote Controller with Other ComponentsRemote Control Codes for an Integra/ Onkyo DVD Player Remote Control Codes Using the Remote Controller with Other ComponentsDTR-8.4En.book Page 90 Thursday, October 16, 2003 1109 AM Following buttons control the DTR-8.4 Controlling a Satellite Receiver Controlling a VCRControlling a Cable Receiver Controlling a TVLearning Commands from Another Remote Controller Making Macros Using MacrosNaming Macros Running MacrosMODE, and then press Editing Remote Controller ModesAdding New Remote Controller Modes Reordering the Remote Controller ModesAssigning Remote Controller Modes Deleting Remote Controller ModesResetting the Remote Controller Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Can’t control other components? 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?Hardware Setup does not appear in the menu? Sound changes when I connect my head- phones?Can’t change a setting? Can’t use an audio adjust function?Video Section SpeciﬁcationsAmplifier Section General104 Enjoying Home Theater DTR-8.4Connecting the Speaker Cables Connecting Your SpeakersTurning On the DTR-8.4 Connecting Your TV & DVD PlayerConnecting a TV Using Composite Video or S-VideoSelect the DVD input source Adjust the volumePlaying a DVD Selecting Listening ModesNetworking the DTR-8.4/7.4 DTR-8.4/7.4 Net-Tune Quick Start Guide

DTR-8.4 specifications

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