Setting The Audio Options - Onkyo TX-SR373 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting the Audio options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can
make using the QUICK MENU menu. The defaults, if not
stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if a setting doesn't appear in the QUICK MENU
menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings
and status of the receiver.
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1
SURR DSP
QUICK MENU
Press button.
2
Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.
Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check
the table below for notes on this.
3
Use / to set it as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each
setting.
4
Press to confirm and exit the menu.
Setting/What it does
EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ)
Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic
Calibration EQ.
AV. SYN (A/V SYNC)
Some monitors have a slight delay when
showing video, so the soundtrack will be
slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding
a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to
match the presentation of the video.
a
M.OPT (Advanced Music Optimizer)
Switches on/off the effect of Advanced Music
Optimizer.
(see Using the Advanced Music Optimizer on
page 25)
Setting/What it does
c
DUAL MONO
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby
Digital soundtracks should be played.
F.PCM (Fixed PCM)
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay
before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a
CD, for instance.
When ON is selected, noise may be output
during playback of non-PCM sources. Please
select another input signal if this is a
problem.
LATE NIGHT
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie
soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to
use this feature when listening to surround
sound at low volumes).
HDMI (HDMI Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio
signal out of this receiver (AMP) or through to
a TV (THRU). When THRU is selected, no
sound is output from this receiver.
A.DLY (Auto Delay)
Option(s)
This feature automatically corrects the audio-
ON
to-video delay between components
connected with an HDMI cable. The audio
OFF
delay time is set depending on the
operational status of the display connected
0 ms to 500 ms
with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is
(1 step : 5 ms)
automatically adjusted according to the audio
Default: 0
delay time.
b
OFF
ON
Option(s)
CH1 – Channel 1
is heard only
CH2 – Channel 2
is heard only
CH1 CH2 – Both
channels heard
from front
speakers
OFF
d
ON
e
AUTO
OFF
MID
MAX
AMP
THRU
f OFF
ON
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Listening to your system
Setting/What it does
g
C.WIDTH (Center Width)
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
Spreads the center channel between the front
right and left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
Making the C.WIDTH setting "7" may cause no
sound to be output from the center channel.
g
DIMEN. (Dimension)
Adjusts the surround sound balance from
front to back, making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward (positive
settings).
g
PNRM. (Panorama)
Extends the front stereo image to include
surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
h
C.IMG (Center Image)
(Applicable only when using a center
speaker)
Adjust the center image to create a wider
stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect
from 0 (all center channel sent to front right
and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent
to the center speaker only).
a. You can change the Advanced Music Optimizer feature at any
M.OPT
time by using button.
b. The default setting when the USB and BT Audio inputs are
selected is ON.
c. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
and DTS soundtracks.
d. This is not displayed by default. You need to change some
settings on this unit to display the menu. (see
Fixed PCM Setting menu on page 27).
e. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD
signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby
TrueHD.
f. This feature is only available when the connected display
supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability
('lip-sync') for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay
time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time
manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your
display, contact the manufacturer directly.
g. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC
mode.
h. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA
and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
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Option(s)
0 to 7
Default: 3
4
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–3 to +3
Default: 0
OFF
ON
0 to 10
Default: 3
(NEO:6 MUSIC),
10 (NEO:6
CINEMA)
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