User manual ONKYO TX-SA706

[. . . ] Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AV Receiver TX-SR706 AV Amplifier Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TX-SA706 Instruction Manual Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the Listening Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Advanced Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Zone 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver/ AV Amplifier. Please retain this manual for future reference. Controlling Other Components . . 102 Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 En WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] Note: With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is not a malfunction. 68 Using the Listening Modes--Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver/AV amplifier's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows that listening modes can be selected. Button: The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows the remote controller buttons with the exception of the [PURE AUDIO] button. See "Selecting Listening Modes" on page 62 for information on the use of the LISTENING MODE buttons. Pure Audio Button: In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output. ) Direct Button: In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. All of the source's audio channels are output as they are. Stereo Button: Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Mono Button: Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs. Multichannel Button: This mode is for use with analog or PCM multichannel sources. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7. 1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If you're not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. · Dolby PLIIx Movie Button: Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e. g. , TV, DVD, VHS). · Dolby PLIIx Music Button: Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e. g. , CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). · Dolby PLIIx Game Button: Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo. Dolby Digital Button: Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most common digital surround-sound format, and it'll put you right in the middle of the action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. [. . . ] Press the [SETUP] button when you've finished. · Video Attenuation This setting can be made for the DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, or AUX input. If you have a games console connected to the S-Video or composite video input, and the picture isn't very clear, you can attenuate the gain. Video ATT:ON: Gain is reduced by 2 dB. The AV receiver/AV amplifier contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. [. . . ]