Onkyo HT-RC440 En-38, Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup, Tone Control, Speaker Levels, Bass

Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup

You can change various audio settings from the Quick Setup (➔ page 37).

Note

•These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

–The “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 47).

–“HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 47) and you’re listening through your TV speakers.

Tone Control

■Bass

`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front speakers.

■Treble

`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers.

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when Direct listening mode is selected.

Operating on the AV receiver

1	Press TONE repeatedly to select either “Bass” or
	“Treble”.
2	Use – and + to adjust.

Speaker Levels

■Subwoofer Level

`–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps

■Center Level

`–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Cal (Level Calibration)” (➔ page 43) before setting the AV receiver to standby.

Note

•You cannot use these function while the AV receiver is muted.

•These settings cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected.

•Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 42) cannot be adjusted.

Late Night

■Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off

`Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

`High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.

`Off

`On

Advanced Operations

Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Note

•The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

•The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

•The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to “Auto”.

Music Optimizer

■Music Optimizer

`Off

`On

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. When set to “On”, the M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver’s display, and the MUSIC OPTIMIZER indicator lights on the front panel.

Tip

•Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s MUSIC OPTIMIZER.

Note

•The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and analog audio input signals.

•The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected.

•The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

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