Integra DTR-6.8 User Manual

DTR-6.8Instruction ManualAV ReceiverDTR-6.8_En.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:16 PM

10Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedNorth American modelThe page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.1 DI

100Advanced Setup—ContinuedCorrecting Sound and Picture SyncWhen using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and soun

101Advanced Setup—ContinuedName EditYou can enter a custom name for each individual input selector and radio preset for easy identification. When sele

102Advanced Setup—ContinuedNotes:• To store a name, you must select “OK” and press [Enter] in step 8, otherwise it will not be saved.• You cannot ente

103Advanced Setup—ContinuedThis section explains the items on the Miscellaneous menu.Volume SetupNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV r

104Advanced Setup—ContinuedOSD SetupNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Ente

105Advanced Setup—Continued.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter] butto

106Advanced Setup—ContinuedHDMI Audio OutThis preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may want to t

107Advanced Setup—ContinuedThese settings are for use with home automation equip-ment and external controllers.Network SetupLock Setup1Press the [Rece

108Advanced Setup—ContinuedThe digital input signal formats are available only for the input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack; othe

109Zone 2 With the Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input source in the main room and a different source in another room.1) Use another amp (receive

11Front & Rear Panels—Continuedbp AC INLETThe supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suit

110Zone 2—ContinuedTo use Zone 2, you must make this setting. It enables the speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS termi-nals so that they produce

111Zone 2—Continued.If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to a power amp with no volume control in Zone 2, as explained in “Using Another Amp in Zo

112Zone 2—ContinuedThis section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zon

113Zone 2—ContinuedAdjusting the Volume for Zone 2To Mute Zone 2:Press the remote controller’s [Zone 2] button, followed by the [Muting] button. To un

114Zone 2—ContinuedWhen the AV receiver’s 12 V TRIGGER OUT A/B/C jack is connected to the 12 V trigger input on a connected component, you can specify

115Zone 2—ContinuedTo control the AV receiver with the remote controller while you’re in the Zone 2 room, you’ll need a commer-cially available multir

116Controlling Other ComponentsYou can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-694M) to control your other AV components, including those made by

117Controlling Other Components—ContinuedIntegra/Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV

118Controlling Other Components—ContinuedTo control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You mus

119Controlling Other Components—ContinuedThe AV receiver’s remote controller can learn the com-mands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for

12Remote ControllerNotes:• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different

120Controlling Other Components—ContinuedYou can program the remote controller’s Macro buttons to perform a sequence of remote control actions.Example

121SpecificationsAmplifier SectionVideo SectionTuner SectionGeneral Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Control TerminalSpecifi

122TroubleshootingIf you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact

123Troubleshooting—ContinuedThe center speaker produces no sound• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (pa

124Troubleshooting—Continued• If the video source is connected to a component video input, your TV must be connected to the COMPO-NENT VIDEO OUT or HD

125Troubleshooting—ContinuedCan’t record• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected (e.g., digital or analog).There’s no sound• Only c

126SN 29344487(C) Copyright 2007 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.Y0706-1Integra Division ofONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION18 park Way, Upper Sad

13Remote Controller—ContinuedAs well as the AV receiver, you can also use the remote controller to control your other AV components. The remote contro

14Remote Controller—ContinuedFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.1 Standby button (42)Sets the AV receiver to Standby.2 On button (

15Remote Controller—ContinuedTo set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] Remote Mode button.1 Standby buttonSets the DVD player to Stand

16Remote Controller—ContinuedTo control an Integra/Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufac

17Remote Controller—ContinuedDock mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock.When Using an RI Dock:• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN

18About Home TheaterThanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just

19Connecting the AV Receiver• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord

2Important Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

20Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedSpeaker ConfigurationFor the best surround sound experience, you should con-nect seven speakers and a powered su

21Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedSpeaker Connection PrecautionsRead the following before connecting your speakers:• North American models: Only c

22Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedThe FRONT SPEAKERS L/R and SURR BACK SPEAKERS L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround ba

23Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect comm

24Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedConnecting an Outdoor FM AntennaIf you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a

25Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedBy connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, yo

26Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued HDMI Monitor Setting Set to NoWith the HDMI Monitor setting set to No (see page 45), video input signals flow

27Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2.• To enjoy Dolby Digit

28Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2.• To enjoy Dolby Digital

29Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedHooking Up the Multichannel DVD InputIf your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or

3Precautions1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-out the permission of the copyrig

30Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, usefu

31Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedNotes:• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.•

32Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedWith this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV

33Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2.• To enjoy Dol

34Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedConnecting a Camcorder or Other DeviceConnection AV receiver Signal flow Camcorder or consoleAUX Input S Video⇐

35Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedAbout HDMIDesigned to meet the demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digit

36Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedMaking HDMI Connections Video SignalsDigital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by

37Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp• With connection , you can listen to and record audio

38Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued• With connection , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.• To connect the recorder digitally for playba

39Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedNote:When the bi-amping connections have been made, there will be no sound output from the surround back speaker

4Thank you for purchasing an Integra AV Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-nections and plugging in the unit.Following the

40Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued iPod with videoConnect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks and Video output jack to the AV receiver’s GAM

41Connecting the AV Receiver—ContinuedWith (Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-ing special functions: Auto Power On/StandbyWhen you start

42Turning On the AV ReceiverStandby/OnOnReceiverStandbyStandby indicatorTurning On and Standby1Press the [Standby/On] button. Alternatively, press the

43First Time SetupThis section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.Carry out the settings

44First Time Setup—ContinuedIf the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms (not North

45First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, set the HDMI Monitor setting to No so that the onscreen setup menus are

46First Time Setup—ContinuedHDMI Input Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example

47First Time Setup—ContinuedComponent Video SetupIf you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you

48First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT or GAME/TV IN jacks, for

49First Time Setup—ContinuedIf you connect a component to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if you co

5Table of ContentsIntroductionImportant Safety Instructions ...2Precautions ...3Suppl

50First Time Setup—ContinuedYou must specify the TV system used in your area.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its

51First Time Setup—ContinuedYou must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are de

52First Time Setup—ContinuedWith the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Audyssey MultEQ XT function can measure the number of speakers connected,

53First Time Setup—Continued1Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver is connected.2Put the s

54First Time Setup—ContinuedNotes:• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the Equalizer Settings (page 93) will be set to “Audyssey.” • You ca

55First Time Setup—ContinuedError MessagesWhile the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear:❏ Ambient n

56First Time Setup—ContinuedReviewing the Results Changing the Speaker Settings ManuallyIn some situations, the measurements taken by the auto-matic s

57Basic OperationsThis section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).Selecting the Inpu

58Basic Operations—ContinuedThe multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo-nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or S

59Basic Operations—ContinuedYou can adjust the brightness of the display.You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.Tip:You can specify ho

6FeaturesAmplification• 100 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a maximum total harmo

60Listening to the RadioWith the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick sele

61Listening to the Radio—ContinuedNote:Hardware and required monthly subscription sold sepa-rately. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activa-

62Listening to the Radio—ContinuedSetting the Satellite Radio ModeBefore you can listen to XM Satellite Radio, you must set the Satellite Radio mode t

63Listening to the Radio—ContinuedNotes:•RADIO ID cannot be selected in Category Search mode. You must select Channel Search mode (see below). • The f

64Listening to the Radio—ContinuedSelecting XM Channels from the Front Panel:Selecting the Previous Channel:Displaying XM Radio InformationThe followi

65Listening to the Radio—ContinuedPositioning the XM Mini-Tuner SystemYou can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal and adjust the position

66Listening to the Radio—ContinuedXM Radio MessagesThe following messages may appear while using XM radio.❑ CHECK ANTENNAThe XM antenna is not properl

67Listening to the Radio—ContinuedNote:Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Installation costs and other fees and taxes,

68Listening to the Radio—ContinuedPositioning the AntennaFor a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the followin

69Listening to the Radio—ContinuedSelecting SIRIUS Satellite RadioSigning Up for SIRIUS Satellite RadioBefore you can use SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you

7Front & Rear PanelsNorth American modelAustralian modelThe page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item

70Listening to the Radio—Continued Category Search Mode Direct TuningYou can select a SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel directly by entering its number

71Listening to the Radio—ContinuedSelecting the Previous Channel:Parental LockYou can lock out channels that you do not want to receive.1AV receiverRe

72Listening to the Radio—ContinuedTo unlock a previously locked channel, select the locked channel (see step 6), press the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] butt

73Listening to the Radio—ContinuedChanging the PIN Number1RemotecontrollerPress the [Receiver] button fol-lowed by the [Setup] button.The main menu ap

74Listening to the Radio—ContinuedDisplaying SIRIUS Satellite Radio InformationThe following information can be displayed:Note:• If the category, arti

75Listening to the Radio—ContinuedNotes:• The SIRIUS information on the Satellite Radio screen is only displayed when the Satellite Radio mode is set

76Listening to the Radio—ContinuedYou can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS radio stations as presets.Selecting

77Using the Listening ModesSee “About the Listening Modes” on page 82 for detailed information about the listening modes.Selecting on the AV receiver

78Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedAnalog and PCM Sources✔: Can be selected.Listening Modes Available for Each Source FormatButtonSource formatPCMMu

79Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources✔: Can be selected.ButtonSource formatDSD*1*1. DSD sources are

8Front & Rear Panels—Continued9 Memory button (76)This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.bk Tuning Mode button (60)This button

80Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedTrueHD and DTS Sources✔: Can be selected.ButtonSource formatTrueHD*1*1. For 96 kHz TrueHD sources, only the Tone

81Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS-HD Sources✔: Can be selected.ButtonSource formatDTS-HD High ResolutionDTS-HD Master Audio*1*1. For 96 kHz DTS

82Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedThe AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with hi

83Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedDTS-ES MatrixThis mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1

84Using the Listening Modes—ContinuedOnkyo Original DSP ModesMono MovieThis mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker

85RecordingThis section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video f

86Advanced OperationsWith the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD material so

87Advanced SetupThe onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s settings.About the

88Advanced Setup—ContinuedSome of the settings in this section are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 52).Here you ca

89Advanced Setup—ContinuedLow-Pass Filter for the LFE ChannelWith this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass fil

9Front & Rear Panels—ContinuedThe page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.1 SLEEP indicator (59)Thi

90Advanced Setup—ContinuedDouble BassWith the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right ch

91Advanced Setup—ContinuedSpeaker DistanceHere you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each sp

92Advanced Setup—ContinuedSpeaker Level CalibrationHere you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of eac

93Advanced Setup—ContinuedEqualizer SettingHere you can adjust the EQ of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers see page 92.1Pr

94Advanced Setup—ContinuedNotes:• When the listening mode is set to Direct, no effect will be produced.• Depending on the input source or listening mo

95Advanced Setup—ContinuedSubwoofer Input SensitivitySome DVD players output the LFE channel from their subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.

96Advanced Setup—ContinuedHere you can set listening mode-related settings and functions.Note:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver

97Advanced Setup—ContinuedPLIIx/Neo:6 Music Mode SettingsThese settings provide for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-c

98Advanced Setup—ContinuedYou can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input

99Advanced Setup—ContinuedNote:This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter] button.