Setting the Speaker level

3

* Bass Peak Setup *

Bass Peak Level

Limiter = Yes

Peak Level =+18dB

Starting

The Test Tone

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* Bass Peak Setup *

1.Turn Volume Up.

2.When Sound Distorts.

3.Press ENTER.

Level -31dB

•Using the on-screen display

1.Press the OSD MENU button.

2.Select “Speaker Setup” and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

3.Select “Bass Peak Setup” and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

The “Bass Peak Setup” screen appears.

Bass Peak Level Limiter : Turns Yes/No the bass peak limiter. The bass peak level when the bass peak limiter is turned Yes is indicated as “Peak Level.”

4.Select “Starting The Test Tone” and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

This generates a test signal and automatically sets the unit's MASTER VOLUME control knob to -27 dB.

You can now press the right and left edges of the ENTER/Cur- sor button to adjust the peak level in units of 1 dB.

5.Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is dis- torted.

The bass peak level is stored and the Speaker Setup screen is displayed again.

Playing a digital source (Digital Input Setup)

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DIGITAL/

 

 

 

 

STEREO

 

ANALOG

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

A

 

PCM DIGITAL

DIRECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

PRESET/MODE ADJ

PUSH TO ENTER

PRESET/MODE ADJ

PUSH TO ENTER

Digital input setup

Each of the DVD, CD, VIDEO 1-3, and TAPE input channels can be set so that it accepts analog or digital audio input. The default setting is below. Change the setting according to the connection.

DVD: OPT2

VIDEO1: COAX1

VIDEO2: – – – –

VIDEO3: COAX2

TAPE: – – – –

CD: OPT1

Assume that you have connected a DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 connector.

1.Press the DVD input selector button.

2.Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button until "Digital In- put?" appears.

3.Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. The digital input setup mode has been set.

By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the digi- tal audio input connector “COAX 1,” from among “OPT 1,” “OPT 2,” “COAX 1,” “COAX 2” and “– – – – .” Selecting “– – – –”sets analog audio input.

4.Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. This completes the digital input setup.

To select an input source using the on-screen display, follow steps 1 through 3 described on page 29.

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TX-DS676, TX-DS777 specifications

The Onkyo TX-DS777 and TX-DS676 are two remarkable receivers from the renowned Japanese audio equipment manufacturer, Onkyo. Both models were designed to deliver high-quality sound experiences, making them ideal for home theater enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

The TX-DS777 is known for its powerful 7.1-channel audio configuration, offering a staggering 100 watts per channel. This model features Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, allowing it to handle immersive surround sound formats expertly. Additionally, the TX-DS777 supports Dolby Pro Logic II, which enhances stereo sources into multi-channel audio, enriching the listening experience. Onkyo's proprietary Wide Range Amplification Technology (WRAT) ensures high-frequency clarity and dynamic range, giving listeners a truly cinematic audio experience.

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