Equalizer Settings

This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (29).

With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The volume of each speaker can be set (46).

Equalizer

`Manual:

You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manu- ally. If you selected “Manual”, continue with this procedure.

1 Press wto select “Channel”, and then use e/

rto select a speaker.

2 Use q/wto select a frequency, and then use the e/rto adjust the level at that frequency.

The volume at each frequency can be adjusted from –6dBto 0dB to +6dB in 1 dB steps.

Note

You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”, “400Hz”,

1000Hz”, “2500Hz”, “6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.

While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.

Tip

Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 16000Hz) affect treble sounds.

3 Use qto select “Channel”, and then use e/r to select another speaker.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.

You cannot select speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” (45).

`Audyssey:

This is selected automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. The Audyssey indicator will light (9) and “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” become available (49).

`Off:

Tone off, response flat.

THX Audio Setup

With the “Surr Back Speaker Spacing” setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can then apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low frequen- cies for listeners sitting very close to a room boundary (i.e., wall).

You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the

Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume. This result is only available when the THX listening mode is selected.

Surr Back Speaker Spacing

`< 1ft (< 0.3m):

Select this if your surround back speakers are between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.

`1ft - 4ft (0.3m - 1.2m):

Select this if your surround back speakers are between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.

`> 4ft (> 1.2m):

Select this if your surround back speakers are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.

Note

Cannot be set if “Surr Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (46),

Speakers Type(Front)” is set to Bi-Amp (45), “Surr Back” is set to “None” (45), or Powered Zone 2 is being used (70).

THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer

`No:

Select this if you do not have a THX-certified sub- woofer.

`Yes:

Select this if you have a THX-certified subwoofer.

Note

If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be selected (45).

BGC

`Off:

Select this to turn off BGC.

`On:

Select this to turn on BGC.

Note

This setting is only available if “THX Ultra2/Select2 Sub- woofer” is set to “Yes”.

Loudness Plus

`Off:

Select this to turn off Loudness Plus.

`On:

Select this to turn on Loudness Plus.

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Onkyo TX-NR708 instruction manual Equalizer Settings, THX Audio Setup, Bgc

TX-NR708 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR708 is a high-performance AV receiver that offers a superb blend of power, versatility, and advanced technology, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and video experience, it supports a wide array of formats and features that cater to modern needs.

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