User manual ONKYO TX-DS575

[. . . ] Contents Before using Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS575 Instruction Manual Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC-391M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. [. . . ] If you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically, and no sound will be produced from the speakers. If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will hear sound only from the FRONT L and R channels. · press the MUTING button again, or · turn the power off, then turn it on again. To cancel, About volume (VOLUME) You have the option of displaying your volume settings either of two ways: · ABSOLUTE -- on a scale of MIN (0: no sound) to MAX (80: extremely sound); or · RELATIVE -- on a scale which is measured "plus or minus, " relative to the calibrated reference volume. ABSOLUTE: MIN, 1, 2, 3, 4, . . . . . . . , 77, 78, 79, MAX RELATEVE: ­, ­61, ­60, ­59, . . . . . . . , +16, +17, +18 (dB) 1. Press "PRESET/MODE ADJ /®" to select the desired display. · If the speaker level is set to +1dB or higher, the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level. Refer to the following sections for more information on adjusting the speaker level: "Test Tone (Remote controller only)" on page 16. "When Multi channel input is selected as a source" on page 19. 20 Using Listening Mode Before Using Listening Mode Listening Modes The TX-DS575's surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room. Before using a listening mode, make sure the Speaker Setup parameters have been set (refer to page 14). Once the parameters have been set, it is not necessary to set them again. The configuration of the speakers are very important for the surround sound. Refer to "connecting speakers" on page 10. · A system with L/R front and center speakers The following modes are available: DOLBY 3STEREO The surround channel sound is output from the left and right front speakers. Surround mode is cancelled. · A system with L/R front speakers The following mode is available: STEREO This is a normal stereo mode. DOLBY DIGITAL Surround, DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround This 5. 1-channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full-range (20Hz­20kHz) channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels) plus an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a mark. DTS: Select this option when you play a DVD player, laser disc, or CD that has a mark. DIGITAL Notes on DTS 1. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the "ANALOG" setting is selected on the TX-DS575, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output. Therefore, be sure to select "DIGITAL" and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL/ COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source. (Refer to "Audio (digital or analog) selection" on page 18. ) 2. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the "DIGITAL" setting is selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating. If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. The DTS indicator on the TX-DS575 lights up while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS575 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. [. . . ] The input selector is not set properly. · · · · · · · · 12 13 13 23 Front panel controls function but remote controller does not. The sound of the playback source is not heard. 5 5 17 Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the video disc player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc. , that compose your entertainment system. Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity. If this happens, press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it in again after about five seconds. 40 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 70 watts per channel min. [. . . ]