Playing Your AV Components | Onkyo HT-S3100, HT-S3105 manual

Playing Your AV Components—Continued

Using the Multichannel Input

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER			RECEIVER	DVD
			TAPE
	INPUT SELECTOR
	1	2	3	CD
	V1	V2	V3
MULTI CH	4	5	6	MD
MULTI CH	4	5	6
		MULTI CH	DVD
	7	8	9	CDR
	TAPE	TUNER	CD
	+10	0	CLR	HDD
	--/---	DIMMER	SLEEP
			CH	VOL
			DISC	VOL
			ALBUM

The multichannel input is for connecting a component with individual 5.1-channel analog audio output jacks, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder. See page 29 for hookup information.

You can display various information about the current input source as follows.

RECEIVER	Press the [RECEIVER] button,
	and then press the [DISPLAY]
	button repeatedly to cycle
	through the available informa-
DISPLAY	tion.

The following information can typically be displayed for input sources.

Input source & volume*1

Signal format*2 or sampling frequency

RECEIVER

MULTI CH

Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [MULTI CH] button so that MULTI CH indicator appears on the display.

Audio from the multichannel input will now be used for the DVD input source.

MULTI CH indicator

Input source & listening mode

*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset num- ber, and frequency are displayed.

*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is dis- played. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reap- pears.

Note:

•While the multichannel input is selected, the Speaker Conﬁguration settings on page 55 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the front left, front right, center, surround left, and surround right speakers and subwoofer regardless of those set- tings.

Displaying Source Information

ON/STANDBY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER			RECEIVER	DVD
			TAPE
	INPUT SELECTOR
	1	2	3	CD
	V1	V2	V3
		5	6	MD
	AUDIO SUBTITLE
	TEST TONE	CH SEL	LEVEL-	LEVEL+
DISPLAY		PLAY MODE
DISPLAY	DISPLAY	OR-EQ	L NIGHT	CINE FLTR
	DISPLAY	OR-EQ	L NIGHT	CINE FLTR
		RC-646S

Interpreting Surround Channel Information

AB C

A:The number of front channels (front left, front right, and center).

B:The number of surround channels (surround left and surround right). If there’s surround back channel information, this number will be 3.

C:LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).

HT-S3105, HT-S3100 specifications

The Onkyo HT-S3100 and HT-S3105 are exceptional home theater systems that blend advanced audio technology with user-friendly features, making them ideal choices for both casual listeners and audiophiles. Both systems are designed to deliver immersive sound experiences while easily integrating with various home entertainment devices.

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Onkyo HT-S3100, HT-S3105 Playing Your AV Components, Using the Multichannel Input

Models: HT-S3105 HT-S3100