Onkyo DTR-8.8 Instruction Manual

Text of Onkyo DTR-8.8 User Guide:

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 6 Features Amplifier • 7-channel amplifier • 140 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC) • Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry •Powered Zone 2 capability • Bi-amp and bridging capability for front speakers • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) • VLSC *1 (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on all channels • Massive High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) trans- former Processing • THX *1 Surround EX • THX Ultra2 *2 certified • Dolby *3 Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital P

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 19 Remote Controller —Continued To control an Integra/Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] Remote Mode button to select the CD/MD/CDR remote controller mode. In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 132). A Standby button Sets the component to Standby. B On button Set the component to On

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 123 Net/USB —Continued Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup], [Enter], and arrow but- tons. Mac Address This is the AV receiver’s MAC (Media Access Control) address. This address cannot be changed. Control This setting enables or disables control over the network. Enable: Control over the network enabled. Disable: Control over the network disabled. ■ Port This is the network port used for control over the net- work. DHCP This setting determines whether or not the AV receiver uses DHCP to automatically con�

• 126 Zone 2 and Zone 3 —Continued If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speak- ers Directly to the AV receiver” on page 124, you must set the Powered Zone 2 setting to Act (Activated). Notes: • When Act is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the Zone 2 speakers connected to the ZONE 2 L/R

• 86 Common Functions —Continued With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS- ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 70 Listening to the Radio —Continued Selecting XM Satellite Radio Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, you are ready to subscribe to XM Satellite Radio. You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Radio ID. There are three places you can find your 8-character XM Radio ID: 1. On the XM Mini-Tuner 2. On the XM Mini-Tuner packaging 3. On XM Channel 0, as explained below 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Tuner,” and then press [Enter]. The Tuner screen appears. 4 Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “XM.” If there are 2 items on the Tun

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 87 Common Functions —Continued You can adjust the tone (bass and treble) of the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers individu- ally. For the subwoofer, you can adjust the bass. ■ Bass You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. ■ Treble You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps. Note: • The tone control circuits are bypassed when the Direct listening mode is selected. Adjusting the Tone on the AV Receiver Notes: • The tone cannot be adjusted on the AV receiver when the Direct listening mode is selecte

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 90 Using the Listening Modes —Continued DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources Button Source format DSD *1 *1. In listening modes other than DSD Direct, DSD sources are converted and handled as PCM. Dolby D Dolby Digital Plus Multichannel Multichannel 2ch 1/0, 1+1 Multichannel 2ch 1/0, 1+1 3/2 2ch except */2 */2 except */2 */2 Media Listening Mode SACD DVD, DTV, etc. Blu-ray, HD DVD [Direct] Direct ✔ *2 *2. With the Delay Enable DSD setting on the Direct screen set to No (see page 98), if the source is DSD, the Dir

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 137 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit. Can’t turn on the AV receiver • Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it back in again. The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned on • The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi- ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the AV receiver w

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 32 Connecting Your Components —Continued •With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. •To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and , or and .) If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 35 and 37). Connecting a TV or Projector Connect

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 81 Listening to the Radio —Continued Notes: • So long as the signal strength is good, you can enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio by using either satellite or ter- restrial reception. •Terrestrial signals are only available in certain areas. • The SIRIUS information on the Satellite Radio screen is only displayed when the Satellite Radio mode is set to SIRIUS or XM/SIRIUS (see page 75). • If you’re using both XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio and the Satellite mode is set to XM/SIRIUS (see page

• 68 Listening to the Radio —Continued Selecting Multicast Channels FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple programs on the same frequency by using what are called multicast channels. If the current HD Radio station is broadcasting multicast channels, the SPS (secondary program ser- vices) indicator lights up. Selecting the Audio Format (Blend Mode) HD Radio stations tran

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 97 Adjusting the Listening Modes With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Direct Setting Delay Enable ■ DSD This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD) audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync, delay, etc., processing when the Direct listening mode is selected. No: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP. Yes: DSD signals are processed by the DSP. Multiplex/Mono Settings Multiplex ■ Input Ch This setting determines which

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po

• 66 Listening to the Radio —Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Notes: • The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is availabl

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 54 First Time Setup —Continued Notes: •To listen to the component connected to the multi- channel input, press the [Audio Selector] button repeatedly to select Multich (see page 85). • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup], [Enter], and arrow but- tons. The new “1–6. Picture Quality” item has been added to the “1. Input/Output Assign” menu. This menu and its settings can be accessed just like the other menus. The settings are explained below. ■ Picture Mode DVD-Video disc content originates from either

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 99 Adjusting the Listening Modes —Continued On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a default listening mode for each of the audio formats sup- ported by each input selector. The AV receiver will then select the listening mode automatically depending on the format of the input signal. You can still select the other listening modes, although the default listening mode will be used the next time you turn on the AV receiver. Listening Mode Presets 1 Press the [Receiver] Remote Mode button, followed by the [Setup] button. The main menu appears onscreen. + - On Standby TV Input TV CH TV VOL -- / ---

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 23 Connecting Your Speakers —Continued Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should con- nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. * If you’re using only one surround back speaker, use the SURR BACK L terminals. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub- woofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do t

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 101 Advanced Setup This section explains items on the Speaker Config menu. Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 55). Speaker Settings See “Speaker Settings” on page 47. Speaker Configuration With the Speaker Configuration settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker. The following crossover frequencies can be specified: Full Band, 40 Hz, 45 Hz, 50 Hz, 55 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz (THX), 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 11

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 62 Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation 3 1 + - On Standby TV Input TV CH TV VOL -- / --- 10 11 12 D.TUN +10 0 Clear 123 456 789 Input Selector VCR / DVR CBL / SAT DVD Tape Tuner CD Phono Net/USB Game / TV Macro 123 VCRDVD CDR/MD/Dock CD Zone 2 Remote Mode Dimmer Tape/AMP Sleep Receiver TV Net/USB Cable VOL CH Disc Album + - Enter T o p M e n u M e n u Display Muting E x i t G u i d e Prev CH R e t u r n S e t u p SAT Zone 3 AUX 1 AUX 2 3 1 1 1 Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. To select an input sourc

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, SN 29344544 (C) Copyright 2007 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan I0706-1 Integra Division of ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.integrahometheater.com Integra Division of ONKYO CORPORATION Sales & Product Planning Div.: 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8124 En * 2 9 3 4 4 5 4 4 * DTR-8.8_En.book Page 144 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 10:57 AM

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 34 Connecting Your Components —Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s MULTI CH FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 113 Advanced Setup —Continued This section explains items on the Hardware menu. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup], [Enter], and arrow but- tons. Remote Control ■ Remote ID When several Integra/Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To dif- ferentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. This setting changes the AV receiver’s remote ID. Note: • If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change the rem

• 53 First Time Setup —Continued Notes: • Only FRONT can be assigned to the AUX 2 input selector. • The TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is fixed at the “- - -” option. • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Video Setup” on page 50, this input assign- ment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 138 Troubleshooting —Continued The subwoofer produces no sound • If the source material contains no audio in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. • Check the Speaker Configuration (page 101). The Zone 2/3 speakers produce no sound • The Zone 2/3 speakers only output sources that are connected to an analog input. Check to see if the source component is connected to an analog input. There’s no sound with a certain signal format • Check the digital audio output setting on the sour

• 82 Listening to the Radio —Continued You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS radio stations. Note: •You can name your radio presets for easy identifica- tion (see page 109). Selecting Presets Deleting Presets Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS Stations 1 Tune into the AM, FM, XM, or SIR- IUS station you

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 26 Connecting Your Speakers —Continued The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bridged together to provide almost double the output power for the front speakers. • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you’re using a powered subwoofer). •For bridging, the positive (+) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts are used, but the negative (–) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminals are not. • Once you’ve completed the bridging connections shown below and

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 3 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with- out the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit. 3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter- gent and water. Dry the unit immediately aft

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 84 Common Functions —Continued With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period. To cancel the sleep timer, press the [Sleep] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the remaining sleep time, press the [Sleep] button. Note that if you press the [Sleep] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s Phones jack. Notes:

• Onkyo DTR-8.8, 29 Connecting Your Components • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right- channe

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