Onkyo TX-NR686 Owners Manual - English - Page 97

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Subwoofer Default Value 0.0 dB Setting Details After selecting the speaker frequency between "25 Hz" and "160 Hz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and "+6.0 dB" with / . • This cannot be selected if "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No". • Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, the desired effect may not be achieved. „„7. THX Audio Change the THX Audio settings. Setting Item Back Speaker Spacing Default Value >4.0 ft/>1.2 m THX Ultra / Select No Subwoofer Setting Details Select the distance between the surround back speakers from "1.2 m". • The unit of distance (ft/m) is displayed using the unit selected for the "Distance" setting. • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" is set to a selection item other than "No" and Zone 2 is on. • If the item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check if the setting in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels. Set whether a THX-certified subwoofer is connected or not. "Yes": When a THX-certified subwoofer is connected "No": When a THX-certified subwoofer is not connected • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No" Setting Item BGC Loudness Plus Default Value Off On Setting Details Correct an emphasized bass sound when listening to music near the wall or boundary of the room due to layout limitation of the listening room. The THX Select receivers can adjust the balance of bass sound. "On": When this function is used "Off": When this function is not used • In the following cases, the setting cannot be changed: -- "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No". -- "THX Ultra / Select Subwoofer" is set to "No". When this is set to "On", you can enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume. This is only available when the THX listening mode is selected. THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology mounted on THX Ultra and THX Selectcertified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audience can experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level. If the volume is turned down below the reference level, elements of sound in a certain range are lost or the sound is perceived differently by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur when the volume level is reduced, by intelligently adjusting the levels of the surround channels and their frequency response in the environment. This enables users to experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in any THX listening mode. In the newly developed THX Cinema, THX Music and THX Games modes, the optimum THX Loudness Plus setting is applied according to the type of content. 97 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫