Integra DTR-8.4 manual

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    AV Receiv er DTR-8.4 Instr uction Manual DTR-8.4_En.book Page 1 Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:09 AM[...]

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    2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all w arnings. 4. F ollow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near w ater . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block an y ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near an y he[...]

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    3 Precautions F or U .S. Models Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer’ s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partic- ular , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the po[...]

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    4 Ta b le of Contents Basic Introduction Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 2 Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 3 Features ...........................................[...]

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    5 Ta b le of Contents —Continued Adv anced Using the Remote Controller with Other Components Entering a Remote Control Code ....................................................................... 88 Remote Control Codes ...................................................................................... 89 Controlling a Satellite Receiver .....[...]

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    6 Features Amp • 7-channel amplifier • 110 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating) • WRA T (Wide Range Amplifier T echnology) • Optimum Gain V olume Circuitry • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A con verters (not surround back channels) • Zone 2 (multiroom/multisource) capability A udio/V[...]

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    7 Supplied Accessories Make sure you ha ve the follo wing accessories: Thank you for purchasing an Integra/Onk yo A V Recei ver . Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. F ollo wing the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your ne w A V [...]

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    8 Bef ore Using the DTR-8.4 Notes: • The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage. • If the remote controller doesn’t w ork reliably , try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix ne w and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, re[...]

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    9 Fr ont & Rear P anels For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A Standby/On b utton (38) This button is used to set the DTR-8.4 to On or Standby . B Standby indicator (38) This indicator lights up when the DTR-8.4 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being receiv ed from the remote controller . C A udio Se[...]

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    10 Front & Rear P anels —Continued F Remote-control sensor (8) This sensor receiv es control signals from the remote controller . G Display b utton (61) This button is used to display v arious information about the currently selected input source. H Master V olume control (51) This control is used to set the volume of the DTR-8.4 from 0 to 10[...]

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    11 Front & Rear P anels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 1 A udio input format indicators (53) These indicators show the audio input format for the currently selected input source. 2 Listening mode & digital audio format indicators (61) These indicators show the currently selected listen- ing mode an[...]

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    12 Front & Rear P anels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A DIGIT AL IN CO AX 1–3, OPT 1–4 (28, 30, 32, 34, 35) These coaxial and optical digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD, D VD, or LD (laser disc) play- ers and other components with digital audio outputs. B DIGIT AL OUT OPT 1 & 2 (35[...]

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    13 Front & Rear P anels —Continued J T APE IN/OUT (34) These analog inputs and outputs can be used to con- nect a cassette recorder , Mini Disc recorder , or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs. K MONIT OR OUT (27) This S-V ideo or composite video output can be con- nected to the video input on your TV or projector . L ZONE 2 OUT (8[...]

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    14 Remote Contr oller The DTR-8.4’ s remote controller is a multipurpose device that can be used to control not just the DTR-8.4 but your other A V components as well. This section e xplains ho w it’ s v arious operating modes can be used to control the DTR-8.4 and various -compatible Inte- gra/Onkyo components. See page 88 for information on u[...]

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    15 Remote Controller —Continued P T est T one, CH SEL, Level– & Le vel+ buttons (44) These buttons are used to adjust the le vel of each speaker indi vidually . These functions can be set only with the remote controller . The [Lev el–] and [Lev el+] buttons are also used to adjust the v olume in Zone 2. Q A udio SEL button (53) This butto[...]

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    16 Remote Controller —Continued A Caps button (80) This button is used to select lo wercase letters, uppercase letters, and numbers when searching for network audio server music by alb um, artist, or playlist. B Delete button (80) This button is used to delete characters entered with the number/letter buttons. C Input button (77, 79) This button [...]

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    17 Remote Controller —Continued O A udio button This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). P Repeat button This button is used to set the repeat playback func- tions. Q A-B button This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback function. R Open/Close [ ] button This button is us[...]

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    18 Remote Controller —Continued CD mode is used to control an Integra/Onk yo CD player connected to the DTR-8.4 via . To select CD mode, press the [Mode] b utton, and then roll the scr oll wheel until “CD” appears on the display . Note: While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] b utton is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input sour[...]

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    19 Remote Controller —Continued Q Random button This button is used with the random playback func- tion. R Memory button This button is used with the memory playback func- tion, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks. S Clear button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers. MiniDisc mode is used to cont[...]

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    20 Remote Controller —Continued T ape mode is used to control an Integra/Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the DTR-8.4 via . To select T ape mode, press the scr oll wheel. “AMP” appears on the display . Note: While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] b utton is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller [...]

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    21 About Home Theater W ith the DTR-8.4’ s superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of mo vement in your o wn home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. For best results with D VDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certified THX speak er system. W ith D VDs you can enjoy DTS, Dolby Digital, and TH[...]

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    22 Connecting the DTR-8.4 This section explains ho w to position your speakers. The picture on page 21 shows the general speak er positions. Front Left & Right Speaker s The front left and right speakers should be positioned facing the listener at about ear le vel, and equidistant from the TV . Angle them inward so as to create a trian- gle, wi[...]

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    23 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Read the following before connecting your speak ers: • Disconnect the power cord from the w all outlet. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. •P ay close attention to speaker wiring polarity . In other w ords, connect positi ve (+) terminals to only positi ve (+) terminals, and negati ve ([...]

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    24 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued This chapter explains ho w to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and ho w to connect commercially av ailable outdoor FM and AM antennas. The DTR-8.4 won’ t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner . Connecting the Indoo[...]

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    25 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achiev e good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially av ailable out- door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, b ut usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft. •F or bes[...]

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    26 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued • Read the manuals supplied with your A V components. • Don’t connect the po wer cord until you’ ve completed all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The DTR-8.4’ s optical digital inputs ha ve shutter-type cov ers that open when an optical plug is inserted, and close when it’ s rem[...]

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    27 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued The DTR-8.4 offers se veral connection formats for com- patibility with a wide range of A V equipment. The for- mat you choose will depend on the formats supported by your A V components. Use the following section as a guide. Video Connection Formats V ideo equipment can be connected to the DTR-8.4 using the f[...]

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    28 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Video Connections Y ou only need to use one of the following connection methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s VIDEO D VD IN to the composite video output on your D VD player , as shown. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-V ideo cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s S VI[...]

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    29 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued ■ Using Multichannel Connections If your player supports multichannel audio formats such as D VD-Audio, and it has multichannel analog audio outputs, you can enjoy D VD-Audio playback. Use a multichannel analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the DTR-8.4’ s MUL TI CH INPUT FRONT L/R, SUB, CENTER, SURR L[...]

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    30 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Video Connections Use a component video cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as sho wn. Y our TV must also be connected via component video. A component video connection provides better picture quality than an S-V ideo connection. A udio Con[...]

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    31 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued This section shows ho w to connect a VCR for recording from a TV or another VCR. Video Connections • Use an S-V ideo cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-V ideo input on your recording VCR. Use another S-V ideo cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s S VIDEO VIDEO 3 IN to an S-V ideo outpu[...]

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    32 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Video Connections Y ou only need to use one of the following connection methods. If you just want to listen to the audio from your TV via the DTR-8.4 with surround sound, no video connections are necessary , just make an audio connection. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the DTR[...]

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    33 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video source doesn’t ha ve digital audio outputs, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to mak e the following analog audio connections. Use an analog audio cable (RCA/phono) to connect the DTR-8.4’ s A UDIO VIDEO 3 or 4 IN L/R inputs to the analog audio outputs [...]

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    34 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued ■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s DIGIT AL IN OPT 1 to the optical output on your CD player , as shown. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s DIGIT AL IN COAX 2, or 3 to the coaxial output on your CD player[...]

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    35 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued ■ Using Coaxial or Optical Connections (playbac k only) • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s DIGIT AL IN COAX 2, or 3 to the coaxial output on your recorder , as shown. OR • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s DIGIT AL IN OPT 2 to the optical output o[...]

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    36 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued If you want to use the DTR-8.4 as a preamp and connect an external po wer amp, for example, a multichannel power amp that’ s more powerful than the DTR-8.4’ s b uilt-in po wer amp, you can connect it to the PRE OUT outputs. In this case, you should connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the external po [...]

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    37 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued The DTR-8.4 has A C outlet(s) on its rear panel that can be used to connect the power cords of A V components that you intend to use with the DTR-8.4. These compo- nents can then be left turned on so that they turn on and off as and when the DTR-8.4 is turned on and set to Standby . Caution: • Make sure that[...]

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    38 Connecting the DTR-8.4 —Continued Note: T urning on the DTR-8.4 may cause a momentary po wer surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the DTR-8.4 into a different branch circuit. The DTR-8.4 must be in Standby mode for the following procedure to w ork. Note: •A ny components c[...]

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    39 Basic Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| → Advanced Menu Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference 5.Network Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| → Basic Menu 5.Network Setup 1.IP Address 2.Proxy Setup 3.MAC Address 4.Client Setup → Save Settings |ENTER[...]

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    40 Basic Setup —Continued Speaker Impedance This section explains ho w to specify the impedance of your speakers. Check the backs of your speakers or their manuals to determine their impedance. Note: Before you change this setting, turn down the v olume. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ [...]

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    41 Basic Setup —Continued Speaker Configuration This section explains ho w to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes. For speakers with a cone diameter ov er 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify lar ge, and for those with a diameter below this, specify small. If you’ re using THX-certified speak- ers, specify Small for all speakers. 1 [...]

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    42 Basic Setup —Continued Crosso ver Frequency Notes: • If the crossov er frequency is set to a lo w value, and the program material doesn’t contain an y sounds that are below that frequenc y , accordingly , the subwoofer will not output much sound. • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ ]/[ ]/[ [...]

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    43 Basic Setup —Continued Speaker Distance This section explains ho w to specify the distance between the listening position and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arri ves at the listener’ s ears at the same time. Notes: • If the distance between the furthest and nearest speak- ers is greater than 20 feet (6 meters),[...]

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    44 Basic Setup —Continued Speaker Level Calibration This section explains ho w to adjust the lev el of each speaker indi vidually using the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speak er is the same at the listening position. Notes: • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the DTR-8.4 is muted, while a pair of headphones [...]

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    45 Basic Setup —Continued Digital Setup This section explains ho w to assign digital inputs to input sources. Y ou only need to change these assign- ments if you connect a component to a digital input other than the default assignment listed in the follo wing table. For e xample, if you connect a D VD player to the DIGI- T AL IN OPT 2 input, sinc[...]

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    46 Basic Setup —Continued Video Setup This section explains ho w to assign the composite video/ S-V ideo inputs to input sources. Y ou only need to change these settings if you connect a video component to a video input other than the default assignment listed in the following table, or if you w ant to enjoy audio and video from different sources[...]

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    47 Basic Setup —Continued Component Video Setup This section explains ho w to assign the component video inputs to input sources. Y ou only need to change this set- ting if you connect a video component to a component video input other than the default assignment listed in the following table, or if you w ant to output composite video or S-V ideo[...]

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    48 Basic Setup —Continued Specifying the Location of an IR Receiver This section explains ho w to specify the location when using a commercially av ailable IR recei ver . Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] but- tons, and [Enter] button. Changing the DTR-8.4’ s Remote Control[...]

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    49 Basic Setup —Continued Changing the Remote Controller’ s Control ID This section explains ho w to change the remote control- ler’ s ID. Y ou may need to change this if the DTR-8.4’ s remote controller interferes with other Integra/Onk yo components located in the same room. Note: If you change the remote controller’ s ID, be sure to se[...]

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    50 Basic Setup —Continued Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] but- tons, and [Enter] button. If you connect an -compatible Integra/Onk yo Mini- Disc recorder to the DTR-8.4’ s T APE IN/OUT sockets, so that functions such as Auto Po wer On/Off w ork properly , you must change [...]

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    51 Basic Operation This section explains ho w to select the A V component that you want to listen to or watch. Selecting the Source A V Component Display Audio Selector Direct/ Pure Audio Master Volume Standby/On Video 1 Video 3 Tape Tuner Phono Net Audio CD DVD Video 2 VCR 1 VCR 2 Video 4 Video 5 Zone 2 () GRN Rec () RED Pure Audio psampling U Sta[...]

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    52 Basic Operation —Continued Muting the DTR-8.4 (remote controller only) W ith this function you can temporarily mute the output of the DTR-8.4. Note: • The Mute function is cancelled when the volume is adjusted or the DTR-8.4 is set to Standby . Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller onl y) W ith the sleep timer you can set the DTR-8.4 so t[...]

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    53 Basic Operation —Continued Setting the Input Signal Format W ith this function you can set the signal format (analog, digital, or multichannel) that you want to use with A V components that are connected to a digital input, analog input, and the multichannel input. This can be set indi- vidually for each input source. Note: • This procedure [...]

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    54 Basic Operation —Continued W ith the built-in tuner you can enjo y AM and FM radio stations. Y ou can store your fav orite radio stations as pre- sets for quick selection. T uning into Radio Stations Notes: • The tuner frequency changes in 0.1 MHz steps for FM and 10 kHz steps for AM (0.05 MHz and 9 kHz respectiv ely on some models). ■ Lis[...]

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    55 Basic Operation —Continued Selecting Presets Y ou can select previously stored presets as follo ws. ■ Selecting Presets by Number To select a preset by number , use the remote controller’ s number buttons. F or example, to select preset #7, press [7]. T o select preset #12, press [1] then [2]. Deleting Presets This section explains ho w to[...]

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    56 Basic Operation —Continued About the Listening Modes W ith its built-in surround-sound decoders and DSP pro- grams, the DTR-8.4 can transform your home listening room into a movie theater or concert hall. To get the most from surround sound, it’ s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly . See “Connecting Y our Spe[...]

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    57 Basic Operation —Continued DTS Neo:6 This mode provides 6.1 channel playback from 2-chan- nel sources. It offers six full-bandwidth channels with e xcellent separation. There are two modes of operation: Cinema mode, which is suited to movies, and Music mode, which is for listening to music. Cinema mode simulates the realistic sense of mov emen[...]

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    58 Basic Operation —Continued The following table sho ws which listening modes can be used with which input signal formats. Notes: • Depending on the number of speakers that you connect, and the format of the input signal, you may not be able to select all of the abov e listening modes. • If you don’t connect an y surround back speakers, or[...]

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    59 Basic Operation —Continued Selecting Listening Modes This section explains ho w to select the listening modes. Notes: •Y ou cannot select any listening modes while the Mul- tich input source is selected. • Depending on the number of speakers that you con- nect, and the format of the input signal, you may not be able to select all of the li[...]

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    60 Basic Operation —Continued This section explains functions that can be used when listening to Dolby Digital, and DTS formats. Dolby Digital/Dolb y Digital EX If you are using surround back speakers, you can choose whether to use 6.1 channels or 5.1 channels to playback Dolby Digital material. Howe ver , if the surround chan- nel information is[...]

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    61 Basic Operation —Continued When the format of a digital input signal is recognized, depending on the format, one of the indicators shown below will appear on the display . When you select one of the listening modes, one of the indicators shown belo w will appear on the display . Note: When playing a Dolby Digital source, the message “Dia- lo[...]

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    62 Basic Operation —Continued W ith this function you can adjust the volume of each speaker indi vidually . These adjustments are not sav ed and the previous settings will be resumed when the DTR-8.4 is set to Standby . Note: •Y ou cannot select speakers that are set to No or None on the Speaker Configuration menu (see page 41). W ith the Re-E[...]

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    63 Ad v anced Operation This section explains ho w to use the multichannel analog input. Connecting the 5.1 or 7.1 analog outputs of your D VD player to the multichannel analog input allows you to enjoy D VD-Audio discs and Super Audio CDs, pro- viding that your D VD player supports those formats. See page 29 for connection details. Setting the Mul[...]

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    64 Adv anced Operation —Continued Selecting the Multichannel Input This section explains ho w to select the multichannel ana- log input for playback. Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s input selector b uttons and [Audio Selector] button. •Y ou can only use the Direct and Pure Audio listening modes with the[...]

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    65 Adv anced Operation —Continued This section explains ho w to record the current input source, how to record an input source while listening or watching another input source, and ho w to record from separate audio and video sources. Unless you ha ve the full consent of the copyright holder , copyright laws prohibit using y our recordings for an[...]

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    66 Adv anced Operation —Continued Recording Separate A V Sources Y ou can record audio and video from separate sources, allowing you to dub audio onto your video recordings. In the following e xample, audio from the CD player con- nected to the CD IN input, and video from the camcorder connected to the VIDEO 5 INPUT VIDEO input are recorded to th[...]

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    67 Ad v anced Setup Y ou can assign a listening mode to an each input source so that it’ s selected automatically each time you select that input source. This is useful when you re gularly use, say , the Dolby Digital listening mode with your D VD player . ■ a. Analog/PCM W ith this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when an [...]

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    68 Adv anced Setup —Continued ■ f. D.F . Mono W ith this setting you can specify the listening mode to be used when a mono digital audio signal is played (D VD, etc). Only listening modes that can be used with mono PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS can be selected. • The Last V alid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used. No[...]

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    69 Adv anced Setup —Continued Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] but- tons, and [Enter] button. 3-1. T one Contr ol ■ a. Bass Y ou can adjust the bass for the front left, right, and center speakers and subwoofer in 2 dB steps from –12 to +12 dB. The def ault setting is 0 d[...]

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    70 Adv anced Setup —Continued 3-5. LFE Level ■ a. Dolby Digital W ith this setting you can adjust the lev el of the LFE (Low Frequenc y Effects) channel for Dolby Digital sources in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to 0 dB (default is 0 dB). If you find that the low-frequenc y effects are too loud when playing Dolby Digital sources, lower this setting[...]

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    71 Adv anced Setup —Continued 3-8. Surround These settings are for the surround sound modes. ■ a. Surr Mode (Analog/PCM) This setting determines the default surround format to be used with analog and PCM input signals. The a vailable options are: Pro Logic II Movie (default), Pro Logic II Music, Neo:6 Cinema, and Neo:6 Music. ■ b. Surr Mode ([...]

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    72 Adv anced Setup —Continued This section explains the items on the Preference menu. Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s [Setup] b utton, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] but- tons, and [Enter] button. 4-1. V olume Setup ■ a. V olume Display W ith this preference you can choose how the v olume lev el is displayed. Absolute:[...]

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    73 Adv anced Setup —Continued 4-3. OSD Setup ■ a. Backgr ound Color W ith this preference you can select a background color for the onscreen setup menus (OSD). The a vailable col- ors are: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 1, Green 2, Magenta, Red 1, or Red 2. ■ b. Component Video This preference determines whether or not the onscreen setup menus (OSD) a[...]

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    74 Adv anced Setup —Continued Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s input selector b uttons, [Setup] button, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons, and [Enter] button. W ith the IntelliV olume function you can specify an input lev el for each input source. This is useful if some of your AV components are louder or quieter tha[...]

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    75 Net-T une The DTR-8.4 can be used as a Net-T une client on a stan- dard Ethernet network, allo wing you to play music (MP3, W A V) stored on your network audio server through the DTR-8.4. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also tune into Internet radio stations. Internet Radio W ith Internet radio you can: • Listen to statio[...]

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    76 Net-T une —Continued Notes: •T o use Internet radio with the DTR-8.4, your broad- band Internet connection needs to be up and running and able to access the W eb. Please consult your ISP if you hav e any problems with your Internet connection. • The DTR-8.4 uses DHCP and AutoIP to configure its network settings automatically . If you want[...]

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    77 Net-T une —Continued This section explains ho w to use Internet radio. Y ou can select stations by genre, location, or language. To use Internet radio, you must connect the DTR-8.4 to a network with Internet access (see page 75). Note: • If you’ re using a narro wband Internet connection (e.g., 56K modem, ISDN), depending on the station, I[...]

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    78 Net-T une —Continued Presetting Internet Radio Stations Y ou can store up to 30 Internet radio stations as presets. Selecting Internet Radio Presets Y ou can select previously stored Internet radio presets as follows. Deleting Internet Radio Presets This section explains ho w to delete Internet radio pre- sets. 1 Select the Internet radio stat[...]

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    79 Net-T une —Continued This section explains ho w to select and play tracks on a network audio server through the DTR-8.4. Y ou can select tracks by album, artist, genre, or playlist. Notes: • When you connect the DTR-8.4 to a network for the very first time, it connects to the first network audio server it finds. If you’ re using several[...]

  • Page 80

    80 Net-T une —Continued • If the message “No T racks” appears, this means that no information can be retriev ed from the network audio server . In this case, you need to record some music on your network audio server . • If the message “Disconnected” appears, this means that the DTR-8.4 cannot connect to the network audio server . In [...]

  • Page 81

    81 Net-T une —Continued This section explains ho w to select a network audio Server and ho w to choose the amount of track informa- tion that appears onscreen (OSD) during Net-T une play- back. Note: •Y ou must select the IRD or MSR V input source to make these settings. The 1. Music Server menu item is not av ailable when a dif ferent input so[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Net-T une —Continued 2 This section explains ho w to manually configure the DTR-8.4’ s network settings. If your router’ s DHCP serv er is enabled, by default the DTR-8.4 is set use DHCP to configure itself automati- cally (i.e., the DHCP/A UT O IP setting is On), so you don’t need to change an y of the settings on the “5. Network Se[...]

  • Page 83

    83 Net-T une —Continued Note: • This procedure can also be performed by using the DTR-8.4’ s input selector b uttons, [Setup] button, [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons, [Enter], and [Return] button. 5-1. IP Address ■ a. DHCP/A UT O IP This setting determines whether or not the DTR-8.4 uses DHCP and AutoIP to automatically configure the IP Address, S[...]

  • Page 84

    84 Zone 2 W ith Zone 2 you can enjoy one input source in the main room and a different source in another room. W ith Zone 2 you can enjoy one input source in the main room and a different source in another room. There are three connection methods: using a receiv er/ integrated amp in Zone 2, using a power amp in Zone 2, or using only a pair of spea[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Zone 2 —Continued Using the 12V T rigger While Zone 2 is activ e on the DTR-8.4, the ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT outputs 12 volts (100 milliamperes max). By connecting this to the 12-volt trigger input on, say , a power amp in Zone 2, the power amp will turn on and off automatically when Zone 2 is turned on and of f on the DTR-8.4. To use the remot[...]

  • Page 86

    86 Zone 2 —Continued This section explains ho w to set the PRE OUT SURR BA CK/ZONE 2 outputs and the SURR BA CK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals for use as surround back outputs or Zone 2 outputs. Note: • When the SURR B A CK/ZONE 2 outputs (SPEAK- ERS and PRE OUT) are set to Zone 2, listening modes that need surround back speakers (i.e., Dolby Digita[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Zone 2 —Continued The section explains ho w to turn on, select an input source, and adjust the volume for Zone 2. Notes: • If the Sleep function has been set, any Zone 2 compo- nent will turn off along with the DTR-8.4 when the specified sleep time expires. T o use the Sleep function with Zone 2 only , set the Sleep function and then set th[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Using the Remote Contr oller with Other Components Y ou can use the DTR-8.4’ s remote controller to control your other A V components, including those made by other manufacturers. T o do this you can: • Enter a remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., D VD, TV , VCR). • Learn commands directly from the other co[...]

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    89 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes When two or more codes are gi ven, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best. D VD (DVD pla yer) Manufacturer Control code Aiwa 5010 Apex 5015, 5016 Denon 5017, 5020 GE 5003 Hitachi 5009 Integra 5001, 5002 Integra Research 5001, 5002 JVC 5023 Kenw [...]

  • Page 90

    90 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued TV Manufacturer Control code Akai 1002 Amtron 1009 Anam National 1003, 1009 AOC 1004, 1005, 1006 Audio vox 1009 Bell & Howell 1010, 1017 Celebrity 1002 Citizen 1004, 1006, 1009, 1017 Colortyme 1004, 1006 Contec/Cony 1007, 1009 Craig 1009 Crown 1009, 1014 Curtis Mathes 1001, 1004,[...]

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    91 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver 1. Press the [Mode] button, and then r oll the scroll wheel to select “SA T . ” 2. Point the remote contr oller at your satellite recei ver , and use the follo wing buttons (y ou must enter appropriate r emote control code first). The following b[...]

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    92 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Controlling a TV 1. Press the [Mode] button, and then r oll the scroll wheel to select “TV . ” 2. Point the remote contr oller at your TV , and use the follo wing buttons (y ou must enter appropriate remote contr ol code first). *: Buttons marked with an asterisk can always be u[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Y ou can teach the DTR-8.4’ s remote controller new commands simply by transmitting commands from another remote controller one at time. For e xample, by transmitting the Play and Stop commands from your CD player’ s remote controller , the DTR-8.4’ s remote con- troller can be[...]

  • Page 94

    94 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued W ith the Macro function you can program the remote controller to perform a sequence of actions with one press of a button. F or example, normally you need to per - form the following actions to use a CD player that’ s con- nected to the DTR-8.4: 1. Press the scroll wheel, (to sele[...]

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    95 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Running Macros Programmed macros can be run as follows. Naming Macros Y ou can name your macros as follows. Names may con- tain of up to five characters. 1 Press the [Macro] b utton. 2 Roll the scroll wheel to select the macro’ s number , and then press the scroll wheel. The actio[...]

  • Page 96

    96 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Adding Ne w Remote Controller Modes Y ou can add additional modes (DVD, TV , VCR, CBL, SA T) to the remote controller . This is useful if, for e xam- ple, you hav e sev eral D VD players or TVs. Reordering the Remote Contr oller Modes Y ou can change the order in which the remote con[...]

  • Page 97

    97 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Deleting Remote Controller Modes Y ou can delete remote controller modes that you don’t need, such as modes for components that you don’t ha ve. The AMP mode cannot be deleted. Assigning Remote Controller Modes W ith this function you can assign a remote controller mode to an inp[...]

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    98 Using the Remote Controller with Other Components —Continued Y ou can set the remote controller’ s transmission signal format to either infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF). The default setting is IR. This is useful when, for example, the DTR-8.4 is installed in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller as it allows you to [...]

  • Page 99

    99 Tr oubleshooting If you hav e any trouble using your DTR-8.4, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolv e the issue yourself, contact your Integra/Onk yo dealer . Can’t turn on the DTR-8.4? • Make sure that the po wer cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. Make sure that the other end of the power cord is properly co[...]

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    100 Tr oubleshooting —Continued There’ s no sound with a certain signal format? • Check the input signal format setting. Depending on the playback source, you can select Auto, Multich, Analog, DTS, or PCM (page 53). • Check the digital audio output setting on the con- nected device. On some g ames consoles, such as those that support D VD, [...]

  • Page 101

    101 Tr oubleshooting —Continued • Make sure that the DTR-8.4 is not subjected to direct sunshine or in verter -type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary . • If the DTR-8.4 is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors are closed. • Make sure you’ v e selected t[...]

  • Page 102

    102 Tr oubleshooting —Continued The sound changes when I connect m y head- phones? • When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’ s already set to Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio. When you disconnect the head- phones, the previous listening mode is resumed. Can’t change a setting? • Not all setting[...]

  • Page 103

    103 Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section T uner Section ■ FM ■ AM General ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ A udio Inputs ■ A udio Outputs ■ Other Sockets Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Power output: All channels: 110 W (8 Ω , 20 Hz–20 kHz, FTC) (American Model) 150 W (6 Ω , 1 kHz, D[...]

  • Page 104

    104 SN 29343578 (C) Copyright 2003 ONKY O CORPORA TION Japan. All rights reserved. I0310-1 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, N[...]

  • Page 105

    DTR-8.4 Quick Guide • This guide shows you ho w to connect your speakers and D VD player and enjoy 7.1 surround sound. •F or full details on using the DTR-8.4, refer to the main instruction manual. Enjoying Home Theater Front left and right speaker s These output the ov erall sound. Their role in a home theater is to pro vide a solid anchor for[...]

  • Page 106

    Attaching the Speaker Labels The DTR-8.4’ s positi ve (+) speaker terminals are color - coded for ease of identification. (The negati ve (–) speaker terminals are all black.) The supplied speaker labels are also color -coded and you should attach them to the positiv e (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the abov e table. All you [...]

  • Page 107

    Connecting a TV Use a composite video cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s VIDEO MONITOR OUT output to a composite video input on your TV . OR Use an S-V ideo cable to connect the DTR-8.4’ s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT output to an S-V ideo input on your TV . Connecting a D VD Pla yer ■ Using Optical or Coaxial Connections Use a coaxial digital audio cabl[...]

  • Page 108

    1. T urn on your D VD player and TV . 2. Select the appropriate input on y our TV . Select the input to which the DTR-8.4 is connected. 3. Select the D VD input source. Roll the scroll wheel to select the D VD input source. While neither the [Mode] button nor [Input] b utton is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remo[...]

  • Page 109

    DTR-8.4/7.4 Net-T une Quick Start Guide • This guide explains ho w to get started quickly with Net-T une. • The DTR-8.4/7.4 can be used as a Net-T une client on a standard Ethernet network, allo wing you to play the music (MP3, WA V) stored on your network audio serv er through the DTR-8.4/7.4. If your network is connected to the Internet, you [...]