Integra DTR-8.3 User Manual

ContentsThank you for purchasing the AV Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before makingconnections and plugging in the unit. Following the

10Index parts and facilitiesHere is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the DTR-8.3.Front panelsLFront doorPush here to

11Index parts and facilitiesFor further operational instructions, see the pages indicated inbrackets [ ].Front panelsStandby/On button [30]After plug

12Index parts and facilitiesFront panel displayInput signal path indicatorsShows from which terminal the input signal is coming.Listening mode or digi

13Index parts and facilitiesRear panelsSURRBACK/ ZONE 2SPEAKERSAUDIOVIDEO S VIDEOMONITOROUTINININININZONE 2DVDVIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3VIDEO 4AUDIOVIDEO S

14Index parts and facilitiesRemote controller+–CHVOLMUTECONT+–LIGHTAV Amp (Select AV Amp on the Home menu)(page 1/4)Home menu(page 2/4)(page 3/4)(page

15Second operation menu (page 2/4)Listening mode buttons [35]You can select a listening mode.Display button [33]For changing the display in the front

16Connecting to Audio/Video equipment• Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with thecomponent that you are connecting.• Do not plug i

17Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentHere is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the DTR-8.3. There are many ways that any

18Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentPRFRONTSUBSURRRGNDSURR BACK/ ZONE 2RFRONTSUBSURRSURRBACKRRDIGITALINPUTDIGITALOUTPUTOPTOPT212341213COAXAUDIOVIDEO

19PREFRONTSUBSURRRGNDSURR BACK/ ZONE 2RFRONTSUBSURRSURRBACKRRDIGITALINPUTDIGITALOUTPUTOPTOPT212341213COAXAUDIOVIDEO S VIDEOMONITOROUTINININININZONE 2

21. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Instructions – The safety a

20Connecting to Audio/Video equipment7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recordingdevice (VIDEO 2)Using RCA video cables, connect the

21LRLConnecting to Audio/Video equipmentS Video outputDigital output(optical)10. Video camera/ Video game(VIDEO 5 INPUT)Video outputAnalog output8, 9.

22Surround back speakers• Place these speakers so that theirheight is 3 feet (1 meter) higher thanthat of the listener’s ears.• When using surround ba

23Connecting speakersAfter determining the layout of your speaker system, it is nownecessary to connect the speakers correctly to your DTR-8.3.Caution

24To use the tuner of DTR-8.3, it is necessary to prepare the suppliedFM and AM antennas.• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas forbette

25Directional linkageDo not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere witheach othe

26When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERSterminalsIf you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, youcan connect the speakers for the

27Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug in any equipmentto the power outlet until all the connections are complete.If the remote controller

28Connecting the power cords from other devicesThe DTR-8.3 is equipped with AC mains outlets for connecting thepower cords from other devices so that

29Connecting auxiliary power amplifierThese jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.You can use an auxiliary power amplifiers to listen at

3ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PA

30Turning on the power from the remote controllerBefore you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1and 2 above and place the DTR-8.3 i

31Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of all thespeakers connected to the DTR-8.3 together. If headphones areconnected, this also adjus

32When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Homemenu to display the operation menu. Then tap the down scroll buttonto display the next op

33When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home menu todisplay the operation menu. Then tap the down scroll button twice todisplay the t

34Adjusting the brightness of the front displayYou can adjust the brightness of the front display of the DTR-8.3using the DIM button on the remote con

353. Turn on the connected component and start playingthe desired media.4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speakeras desired (see page 3

362. Using the Tuning and buttonson the front panel, tune into thestation you desire.• The tuner frequency changes in 100-kHz (50-kHz)increments f

37Selecting a preset radio station1. Press Tuner input source button onthe DTR-8.3 or Tuner button on theremote controller.The front display should sh

38To record the input source signal you arecurrently watching or listening toThis method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currentlyselected

39Recording the video from one source and theaudio from anotherYou can add the sound from one source to the video of anothersource to make your own vi

4ContentsBefore usingImportant Safeguards... 2Precautions ...

40LOffZone 2Enjoying music or videos in the remote zoneUsing the buttons on the DTR-8.31. Press the Zone 2 button on the DTR-8.3.2. Select an input so

41Enjoying music or videos in the remote zoneAdjusting the volume for the remote zoneWhen the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to theSURR B

42Refer to the DTR-8.3 “How to Enjoy Net Audio”instruction manual, a separate volume, fordescription of the network-related settings.5.Network Setup

43Button on remote controllerButton on DTR-8.3SetupUpDownLeftRightEnterReturn Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Ad

440. Hardware Setup MenuThe settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be madebefore you use your DTR-8.3 for the first time. Once you haves

45Use this sub-menu when you have a remote control sensor connectedto the IR IN terminal. The setting in this sub-menu tells the DTR-8.3whether the re

461. Speaker Setup MenuAfter you have installed the DTR-8.3, connected all the components,and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to perform

47a. Unitfeet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.b. Front L/RSet the distance fr

48CH Sel Test+/–1-3. Level Calibration Sub-menuUse this sub-menu to set the volume for each speaker so that eachvolume is heard by the listener at the

49Input Setup2. Input Setup MenuThis menu allows you to make the various settings concerning thesignals input from the various input sources that you

5Contents2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO isnot selected as the input source) ... 502-3. Video Setup Sub-men

50 Advanced Menu2.Input Setup 2-2.Multichannel Setup a.Multichannel :Yes Quit:|SETUP| Input:DVD Input:DVDInput Set

512-3. Video Setup Sub-menua. VideoThis setting allows you to match the audio from one component withthe video from another. Therefore, you can set a

522-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menuWith the DTR-8.3, you can set a different listening mode for eachdifferent signal type that comes from each input

53Input SetupRelationship between input source and listening modeListening modes marked with the “●” can be selected. For columns that list a number o

54Input SetupInput source signalsa. Analog/PCMAnalog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts,cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code

55Input SetupDolby D (Dolby Digital)This mode is used for playing Dolby Digital sources.• Dolby Digital EXEnabled when playing back sources with surro

56Audio Adjust3. Audio Adjust MenuSet the various parameters for the sound signals. Advanced Menu3.Audio Adjust 1.Tone Control 2.Surround Speakers

57Audio Adjust3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menuThis sub-menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effectsavailable with the DTR-8.3.Setting Values In

58Audio AdjustFront left speaker Front right speakerListening angle3-5. LFE Level Sub-menuThis sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

59Audio Adjust3-8. Surround Sub-menuThis sub-menu provides various settings for modifying the plainDolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II Surround liste

6FeaturesAmplifier Features 110 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power toeach of the seven channels into 8 W from 20 Hz to20 kHz with no more than 0.0

60Audio Adjust3-9. THX Sub-menuThis sub-menu allows you to set the settings that will be enabledwhen the THX listening mode is selected. The settings

61Settings possible for each listening mode (3-1. 3-2. 3-3. Sub-menu)Setting 3-1. Tone Control 3-2. Surround Speakers 3-3. Sound Effecta. Bass a. Surr

624-1. Volume Setup Sub-menuThis sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning thevolume control of the DTR-8.3.a. Volume DisplayYou can cho

63Normal: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu superimposedover the current video if one is displayed or on the selectedbackground color if there is no v

64SettingBatteryClockTimeDayLCDLCD LightButton LightFirst setup panelAdjustingTap the clock repeatedly.Tap the time button and use the Left and Rightb

65Using the Remote ControllerThe remote controller is preprogrammed to work with all equipmentthat recognizes NEC infrared codes. This includes all In

66Selecting a DeviceVia the Home menuIn the Home menu, you find buttons for the most common video andaudio devices. These buttons are preprogrammed to

67Define the Brand of Your DeviceDefine the Brand of Your DeviceThe remote controller uses RC codes to activate device. Since thereare several brands

68Define the Brand of Your DeviceNote:In case, your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, Try Searchmode. See “Defining brands by searching” o

69Defining brands by searchingYou can use Search mode to find the matching RC codes for yourdevice when• your brand is not displayed in the list of br

7Connecting the power cordPlug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET.• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with theDTR-8.3. The p

70You can program the remote controller commands by transmittinginfrared signals from your existing remote controls to the remotecontroller’s learning

71Programming device itemsNote:When you program a command to a device item, this command isautomatically assigned to the corresponding button in the H

72The following elements can be labeled: control panel buttons,Device menu items, macros, macro groups and Left/Right buttons.You cannot label Home me

73Adding devicesIf you have a device that is not provided in the Device menu, you canadd it to the remote controller.You cannot add devices to the Hom

74RestoreAfter you deleted a control panel button or a menu item, the button oritem is no longer visible in Use mode but remains in the remotecontroll

75Recording Macros and Setting TimersA macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using onesingle button. (USA & Canadian models)By setti

76Recording Macros and Setting Timers3. Use the arrow buttons and to move the delay to the rightplace.5. Press the Left button to close the macro.

77Warning:To use the remote controller with radio frequency (RF), you need anRF Receiver, which is not included in package.By default, the remote cont

78Changing the Extender ID1. Make sure the Extender ID button is active.The button is active when the button label is white.2. Press the + and – actio

79ChadEditIf you want to personalize your remote controller even more, beyondits standard programming features, ChadEdit is the tool for you touse. Ch

8Insert batteries1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remotecontroller.2. Insert 4 AA batteries (included in package) asindicated on the bot

80Can I program a button to execute more than onecommand?No, you can not. However, you can create a macro to execute asequence of commands (see page 7

81:Page number up:Page number down:Page enlargement:TV and text mixed:1st or 2nd language:Last view; previous program:Standby:Zone focus: long distanc

82Troubleshooting guideIf a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firsttry to operate the controls on the front panel of the DTR-8

83Troubleshooting guideVIDEO and AUDIODesired picture does not appear.• Improper connection.➞ Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectorscomple

84Troubleshooting guideREMOTE CONTROLLERGeneral Problems:The display is blank➞ Tap the screen to make sure the Remote controller is turned on.➞ Adjust

85Troubleshooting guideIf one of the messages shown below appears“Not available with headphones use”Operation not allowed because headphones are plugg

86SpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTIONContinuous average power output (FTC)All channels: 110 W per channel min. RMS at 8Ω, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to2

87REMOTE CONTROLLERModel:USA & Canadianmodels: USR-5Australian models: USR-5RFHardware: High-resolution (320 × 240) liquid crystaldisplay (LCD) wi

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System RequirementsThe DTR-8.3 is a network audio client that is connected via a LAN to anAudio Network Server with Net-Tune System Protocol and allow

9Setting up the remote controller+–CHVOLMUTECONT+–LIGHT1234561110987Touch the screen to startTo turn on the screen, tap it gently with your finger.To

2Connecting the DTR-8.3 to your Ethernet NetworkPlug one end of an Ethernet CAT-5 cable into the port on the backside of the DTR-8.3 and the other end

35. Press the Select button.You are presented with a list of radio station names.6. Use the / button to select one of the radio stations.You can ret

4If you have already registered tracks, use the Display, Artist, Album,Genre, and Playlist buttons to display information.“Disconnected”The Audio Netw

5Enjoying Music on Internet Radio or the Audio Network Server Playing a music file at random:Press the Random button on the remote controller while p

6Network Setup MenuBefore you can use the DTR-8.3 to play music contained in the musiclibrary on the Audio Network Server and listen to Internet radio

7Configuring Various Settings5-1. IP Address Sub-menuYou can use this submenu to turn on/off the DHCP and Auto IPfunctionality.Also, you can use this

SN 29343458APrinted in JapanD0211-2EAppendix5-4. Client Sub-menuA client is a device that receives information from a sever. One servercan serve multi