Integra DTR-9.1 appendix Input source signals, Listening Modes

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Input Setup

Input source signals

a. Analog/PCM

Analog sources consist of LP records, AM and FM broadcasts, cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is one form of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compact discs and DVDs without compression.

b. PCM fs > 48 k

Digital PCM sources that are recorded at a sampling rate of greater than 48 kilohertz. This includes compact discs and DVDs that are recorded with high quality au- dio.

c. PCM fs = 192 k

Digital PCM sources that are recorded at a sampling rate of greater than 192 kilohertz. This includes com- pact discs and DVDs that are recorded with extremely high quality audio.

d. Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1-channel surround sound. This source signal comes

from DVDs and LDs that have the mark and there-

fore recorded for 5.1-channel output. This source also comes from digital satellite broadcasts that support Dolby Digital.

Dial norm

Dialogue Normalization (Dial Norm) is feature of Dolby Digital. When playing back software that has been encoded in Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel display that read Dial Norm xdB (“x” being a numeric value). Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know if the source material has been recorded at a higher or lower level than usual. For example, if you see the message “Dial Norm: +4” in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the volume control by 4dB. In other words, the source material that you are listening to has been recorded 4dB louder than usual. If you do not see a message, then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary.

DOLBY DIGITAL

e. DTS

DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with a maximum 5.1-channel surround output that allows for an extremely high-quality sound. This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from compact discs, DVDs, and

LDs that have the mark.

f. MPEG

Digital data with a maximum of 5.1-channel sur- round audio with MPEG compression. This source sig-

nal comes from DVDs that have the mark.

g. D.F. 2 ch

This corresponds to 2-channel digital format sources. This signal source comes from LDs, DVDs, and other digital sources that are recorded with 2-channel au- dio.

h. D.F. Mono

This corresponds to monaural digital format sources. This signal source comes from LDs, DVDs, and other digital sources that are recorded with monaural au- dio.

Listening Modes

Mono

This mode is for listening to the left and right channels separately. This mode also allows you to listen to the multiplexed soundtracks on DVDs, and other media that have them.

Stereo

This mode has all input sound is output from the left and right front speakers.

Direct

This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer.

Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

This mode is for listening to sources encoded with Dolby Digital in their plain format.

DTS

This mode is for listening to music DTS sources in their plain format.

DTS Film

This mode is for listening to cinema DTS sources in their plain format.

MPEG

This mode is for listening to music MPEG sources in their plain format.

MPEG Film

This mode is for listening to cinema MPEG sources in their plain format.

THX (THX Cinema)

Movies that have been encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, and Dolby Pro Logic can all benefit by activat- ing the THX mode. THX should be activated only when watching movies that were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments. THX need not be acti- vated for music, for movies that were made especially for television, or for shows such as sports programming, talk shows, and the like. This is because they were mixed in a small room environment.

For best results, use a THX certified speaker system.

How to enjoy THX Surround EX

When the THX listening mode is selected, you can press the THX button on the remote controller to cycle through the settings “Auto,” “On,” and “Off.” When “Auto” is selected, if a Surround EX encoded source is input, it is automatically played in the THX Surround EX mode. When “On” is selected, all sur- round EX encoded sources and THX Surround EX playable sources (i.e., DTS-ES encoded sources) are played in the THX Surround EX mode. If the sound does not feel correct, set this to “Off.”

If “On” is selected and a source that cannot be played in the THX Surround EX mode, “THXCinema” appears in the front display. If “Off” is selected, the listening mode becomes THX Cinema.

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Contents DTR-9.1 Important Safeguards AvisFor Canadian model PrecautionsFor U.S. model Modele pour les CanadienContents Supplied accessories ContentsTHX Ultra FeaturesAssignable and Configuaragble 12-Volt Trig Before using remote controller Using the remote controllerFront panel door Front panel facilitiesFront panel Front panel displayFront panel facilities FM Mode TuningPreset OffRemote controller SEND/LEARN indicator LCD display Power ON/STNBY buttonRear panel facilities Model NO. DTR-9.1Rear panel facilities Coaxial, optical, and input-only AC-3RFAC Inlet Video IN/OUT Example of how to connect your equipment Video Monitor OUTStandard connections Example of how to connect your equipmentDefault setting Connecting an MD recorder, DAT deck, or CD recorder Connecting your audio componentsConnecting a turntable Connecting a compact disc playerConnecting a satellite tuner or television Connecting a LD playerConnecting a video cassette recorder Connecting a television monitor or projectorMinimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Connecting speakersIdeal speaker configuration Speaker placementConnecting speakers Connecting a subwooferAssembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkageOutline Connecting to the IR in Zone 2 inputConnecting the main and remote zones Connecting to the IR in Main input CabinetRemove the jumper plugs Connect a graphic equalizer Connecting a graphic equalizer Connecting power amplifiersRemove the jumper plugs Connect the power amplifiers Connecting the power Turning the power on from the remote controllerYour home theater, and it rarely needs to be Changed later Up into six menus Speaker Setup, Input Setup, ListeningOn-Screen Display OSD menu OSD menu consists of a main screen that is dividedPress the Menu button On-Screen Display OSD menuNavigating through the OSD menu Speaker Setup Speaker Config sub-menuSpeaker Setup Speaker Distance sub-menuLevel Calibration sub-menu Calibrating the speaker levelsLFE Level Setup sub-menu Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuInput Setup Digital Setup sub-menuInput Setup Multichannel Setup sub-menu Video Setup sub-menuListening Mode Preset sub-menu DTS MpegInput source signals Listening ModesInput Setup Delay sub-menu Sound Effect sub-menu 123456789012345678901234 4.PreferenceMiscellaneous Setup Character Input sub-menuListening Mode Setup Listening Mode Setup menuListening Mode Setup Description listening mode parameters THX Volume Setup sub-menu PreferenceOSD Tweak OSD Setup sub-menuPreference About Zone2 OSD SetupLock Setup sub-menu VersionPress the Zone 2 button on the DTR-9.1 Select a source Power VOLEnjoying music or videos in the remote zone Input selector buttonsListening to FM/AM Radio Stations PresetListening to Radio Broadcasts Listening to Radio Broadcasts Press the Enter button again to finalize the procedureThis erases the selected preset station Press the Memory button on the front panelAdjusting the volume Changing the listening modeSelecting an input source Listening with headphones Using the many features of the DTR-9.1Enjoying the multichannel output Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-9.1If one of the messages shown below appears Start recording at the recording component as desired Recording a sourcePress the Rec Out button twice within 8 seconds Recording a source Press the AUDIO/TAPE Mode button Using remote controllerUsing the remote controller to control each device Controlling the DTR-9.1Using remote controller Listening mode buttonsControlling an Integra CD player Press the CD Mode buttonPress the MD Mode button Controlling an Integra MD recorderControlling an Integra cassette tape deck Press the TUN input selector buttonControlling an Integra DVD player Press the DVD Mode buttonSAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV Mode buttons Programming procedure ButtonsPage SEND/LEARN indicator Mode buttons Erasing the programmed command from one buttonPress and release the same Mode button again You can only erase memorized commands and not preset onesProgramming a Macro function Using a Macro functionPress the Mode Macro button to complete the programming Running a Macro functionProgramming the Direct Macro function Using a Macro functionPress the Direct Macro button to complete the procedure Check to see if the macro has been properly programmedPress the Mode Macro button again Press the Direct Macro button againPress the ENT button Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmedMacro mode programming memo OperationTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Late Night function cannot be used OSD menu settings cannot be changedCannot change OSD Menu settings LFE Level function cannot be usedInput Setup Default settingsSpeaker Setup Zone2 OSD SetupYour system setting InputsYour system setting TapeOSD Setup SpeakersRemote controller ModeSpecifications Other upgraded function Upgraded-2 Speaker configuration and placement/ Connecting speakers Important points regarding speaker placementCrossover80HzTHX QuitOSD Boundary Gain Digital Setup sub-menu Listening Mode Preset sub-menu Channel digital surround formatRelationship between input source and listening mode Upgraded-8 THX When Upsampling is set to On, DTS Neo6 cannot be selected DTS-ES Upgraded-12 DTS-ES Upgraded-14 Parameter Other upgraded function Delay sub-menu

DTR-9.1 specifications

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