Film Mode*2

`Video:

Does not process in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2”.

`Auto:

Adjusts to the picture source, automatically selecting “Picture Mode”.

`3 : 2:

Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.

`2 : 2:

Selected when the picture source is computer graph- ics, animation, etc.

The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source, process- ing in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2” (Film Mode). It automati- cally converts the source to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the natural quality of the original picture.

When the “Film Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV receiver automatically detects the picture source and in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2”. However, there may be times when you will get a better picture by setting “Film Mode” yourself.

Note

If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On” (48), this setting is fixed at “Video”.

Edge Enhancement*2

`0 to +10

With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in the picture. “0” is the softest. “+10” is the sharpest.

Noise Reduction*2

`Off:

Noise reduction off.

`Low:

Low noise reduction.

`Mid:

Medium noise reduction.

`High:

High noise reduction.

With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the screen.

Note

If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On” (48), this setting is fixed at “Off”.

Brightness*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture bright- ness. –50 is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.

Contrast*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust contrast. –50 is the least. “+50” is the greatest.

Hue*1*2

`–20 to 0 to +20

With this setting you can adjust the red/green bal- ance. –20 is the strongest green. “+20” is the strongest red.

Saturation*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust saturation. –50 is the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.

Tip

*1 This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Home menu (24).

*2 Press CLR if you want to reset to the default value.

Listening Mode Preset

You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input source. For example, you can set the default lis- tening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can select other listening modes during playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver has been set to Standby.

Main menu

Listening Mode Preset

1 Use q/wto select the input source that you want to

set, and then press ENTER.

The following menu appears.

5.Listening Mode Preset

1.BD/DVD

2.VCR/DVR

3.CBL/SAT

4.GAME

5.PC

6.AUX

7.TUNER

8.TV/CD

9.PORT

For TUNER input selector only “Analog” will be available.

Note

If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you can assign only listening modes for the analog sound to PORT selector.

2 Use q/wto select the signal format that you want to set, and then use e/rto select a listening mode.

Only listening modes that can be used with each input signal format can be selected (33 to 37). The “Last Valid” option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.

Analog / PCM

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when an analog (CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, turn- table, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digi- tal (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.

Mono/Multiplex Source

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

2ch Source

With this setting, the default listening mode for 2-chan- nel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.

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SR608 specifications

The Onkyo SR608 is a versatile 7.2-channel home theater receiver that has gained popularity among audio enthusiasts for its impressive combination of features and performance. Launched as part of Onkyo's highly regarded line of A/V receivers, the SR608 stands out for its robust build quality, advanced technology, and user-friendly design.

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