Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.3

Listening mode buttons

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CONT

+

MUTE

LIGHT

+

CH

–

VOL

L

Listening

mode buttons

When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home menu to display the operation menu. Then tap the down scroll button to display the next operation menu.

Changing the listening mode

To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons. The functions of the buttons on the DTR-8.3 and those on the remote controller are the same. For more information on each listening mode, see pages 54 and 55.

Direct/

DTR-8.3

Remote controller

Pure Audio

 

 

Pure Audio

 

 

Pure Audio indicator

 

Stereo Surround THX

DSP

 

Direct/Pure Audio: Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Direct listening mode. If pressed, the corresponding setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed. When the listening mode is set to Direct, you can switch between Direct and Pure Audio.

When you select “Pure Audio,” the video signal is interrupted (resulting in a blacked-out screen), and the Pure Audio indicator lights up.

Note for Australian model: In the pure Audio mode, if any component video signal is presented on the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack, it will be output to the COMPONENT OUTPUT jack.

Note:

When you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), the Pure Audio will not work.

Stereo: Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the Stereo listening mode. If pressed, the corresponding settings in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed.

Surround (Surr): Changes the listening mode for the signal type that is currently being input from the selected input source to the surround mode that matches the signal type (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). If pressed, the corresponding settings in the Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu of the Input Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed.

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If the Surround (Surr) button is pressed

•While playing back Dolby Digital sources

Switches the Dolby Digital EX setting form: Auto → On → Off.

•While playing back DTS sources

Switches the DTS-ES setting from: Auto → On → Off.

•While playing back Analog/PCM sources

Switches from: Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music → DTS Neo6:Cinema → DTS Neo6:Music.

•While playing back D.F. 2-channel sources

Switches from: Pro Logic II Movie → Pro Logic II Music → DTS Neo6:Cinema → DTS Neo6:Music.

(Remote controller only)

: When the input source is a digital source, this button works as the same for the Surround button. When the input source is Analog/PCM, this button changes the listening mode between Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music.

dts: When the input source is a digital source, this button works as the same for the Surround button. When the input source is Analog/ PCM, this button changes the listening mode between DTS Neo:6 Music and DTS Neo:6 Cinema.

THX: Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode.

If the THX button is pressed

•While playing back Dolby Digital sources

Switches the THX Surround EX mode (Auto → On → Off) if the source is a THX Surround EX-compatible source.

•While playing back Analog/PCM sources

Switches the decoding mode (Pro Logic II Movie → DTS Neo6:Cinema) for THX processing.

•While playing back DTS sources

Switches the DTS-ES mode from Auto → On → Off. Changing the DTS-ES mode allows you to enjoy the DTS THX Cinema,

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 THX Cinema, and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 THX Cinema surround systems.

Be aware that if surround back speakers are not connected, or if the Surr Back/Zone 2 setting of the Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu is set to “Zone 2,” the THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 listening modes cannot be selected.

DSP /: Changes the digital processing modes that is currently being input from the selected input source as shown below.

Mono Theater-Dimensional Mono Movie Enhanced 7

Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All

Ch Stereo Mono.

If pressed, the corresponding settings in the Listening Mode Preset Sub- menu of the Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed.

ALL ST (All CH Stereo): Changes to All Ch Stereo the listening mode for the input signal of the input source currently selected. If pressed, the corresponding setting in the Listening Mode Preset Sub- menu of the Setup Menu for the selected input source is also changed.

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DTR-8.3 specifications

The Integra DTR-8.3 is a sophisticated home theater receiver that exemplifies cutting-edge audio and video technologies, delivering an immersive experience for audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts alike. As a flagship component in Integra's lineup, the DTR-8.3 combines high performance with versatile connectivity options, making it an ideal choice for modern entertainment systems.

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