Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS
2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructio...
Page 3 - Precautions
3 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. Incase of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use isillegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is lo...
Page 4 - Contents; Before using; Connecting power amplifiers and
4 Contents Before using Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Supplied accessories ......................................... 5 ...
Page 5 - Giving a name to each input source; Supplied accessories
5 Contents Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-7.1 ...... 51 Selecting an input source ............................................... 51 Adjusting the volume ..................................................... 51 Changing the listening mode .......................................... 51 Listenin...
Page 6 - Features; THX Select
6 Features ■ THX Surround EX ® ■ THX ® Select Certified ■ Dolby ® Digital, DTS ® , Dolby ® Pro Logic TM ■ Theater-Dimensional TM Virtual Surroud Mode ■ Cinema Re-EQ TM Circuitry ■ 100 W × 2 (Front), 100 W (Center), 100 W × 2 (Surround), 100 W (Surround Back) at 8 Ω , 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD (FTC) ■ Wi...
Page 7 - Before using this unit
7 Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow thepolarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–)symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3....
Page 8 - Front panel facilities; Front panel; L N
8 Smart Scan Controller Push To Enter DSP/Preset Standby/On Standby Zone 2 Rec Out Zone 2 Phones Master Volume Video 1 VCR 1 Video 2 Video 3 Tape FM AM Phono CD DVD Dimmer Down Up Tuning Stereo Display Listening Mode /DTS Surround On O f f Power FM Mute/ Mode Character/ Memory Bass/ Treble Zone 2 Vo...
Page 11 - Remote controller
11 OPEN/CLOSE REC AUDIO MUTING DISC TRACK DVD CD PH TUN T2 T1 V1 STEREO 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 + 10 0 ENT 8 9 SURROUND THX DSP LEVEL + CH SEL Re-EQ LEVEL – DIMMER LATE NIGHT DIRECT DSP V2 V3 V – HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-418M L K J I H G F E D C B A 9 0 1 E M 2345 67 8 Remote controller For a more detailed ...
Page 12 - Rear panel facilities; • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper; • Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with
12 R R R L L L P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L (SB) ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER M...
Page 13 - GND; PRE OUT
13 Rear panel facilities Optical digital input terminal An optical digital input terminal isequipped with a protection cap. Whenconnecting, remove this cap. When notusing, put the cap back on the terminal. COAXIAL Coaxial cable OPTICAL Optical fiber cable DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT(coaxial and optical) Th...
Page 14 - MULTI CHANNEL INPUT; MONITOR OUT
14 Rear panel facilities MULTI CHANNEL INPUT By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other componentthat has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1channel or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable thatcan properly connect the DTR-7.1 to the peripheral device. AUDI...
Page 15 - 2V TRIGGER A, B terminals
15 Rear panel facilities 12V TRIGGER A, B terminals These terminals are provided so that you can use the operation ofthe DTR-7.1 control the operation of another externally connecteddevice. Connect the component to this 1/8-inch mini-jack terminaland when the set input source is selected, the device...
Page 16 - Example of how to connect your equipment
16 P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L (SB) ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL...
Page 17 - Default setting; Input source; Standard connections
17 RS 232 Default setting Input source Digital input Component video CD OPTICAL 1 PHONO ---- FM AM TAPE ---- DVD COAXIAL 1 INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 2 ---- VIDEO 2 ---- ---- VIDEO 3 OPTICAL 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO 4 ---- ---- Example of how to connect your equipment TV monitor or Projector (MONITOR OUT) 8. ...
Page 19 - Connecting video camera or television game; Connecting a satellite tuner or television; Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital; Connecting a television monitor or projector
19 9. Connecting video camera or television game Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the videooutput terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 4 INjacks on the DTR-7.1. If there is an S video output terminal on thedevice, connect it to the S VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT jackusing an S...
Page 20 - Connecting speakers; Ideal speaker configuration
20 Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientationtowards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows pointforward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towardseach other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room. Connecting speakers 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 1 8 2 3 4...
Page 21 - Connecting the speaker cable
21 P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNELINPUT OUT TAPE CD...
Page 22 - Connecting antennas; Connecting the AM antenna cable; Connecting the included antennas; Assembling the AM loop antenna
22 REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L R L DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1 FRONT SURR VIDEO S VIDEO ZONE 2 MAIN IR IN 12 V TRIGGER A B ANTENNA AM FM 75 Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. 1 2 3...
Page 23 - Connecting an AM outdoor antenna
23 REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L R L DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1 FRONT SURR VIDEO S VIDEO ZONE 2 MAIN IR IN 12 V TRIGGER B ANTENNA AM FM 75 REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L R L DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1 FRONT SURR VIDEO S VIDEO ZONE 2 MAIN IR IN 12 V TRIGGER B ...
Page 24 - Connecting to the remote zone (Zone 2) input
24 Connecting to the remote zone (Zone 2) input When using the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals 1. Connect the speaker cables from the speakres in the remote zone (Zone 2) speaker terminalson the DTR-7.1. 2. Install the connecting block in the main zone and connect it to the IR IN ZONE 2 input at theDTR-7....
Page 25 - Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input
25 When using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals The ZONE 2 OUT terminal is a constant output. Connect to theLINE input of the amplifier (CD, tape, etc.). Adjust the volumewith the amplifier connected to the ZONE 2 OUT terminal. 1. Connect the DTR-7.1 to the amplifier for the remote zone. 2. Connect the remot...
Page 26 - Connecting power amplifiers and two surround back speakers; Connecting power amplifiers
26 REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 R L GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT OUT VIDEO R L ZONE 2 MAIN IR AM F 75 12 V TRIGGER A B PRE OUT R L (SB) FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUB WOOFER CENTER 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power amplifier Connecting power ampli...
Page 27 - Connecting the power; Turning the power on from the remote controller:; Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.; Press the Standby/On button to turn on the; Memory preservation
27 Smart Scan Controller Push To Enter DSP/Preset Standby/On Standby Zone 2 Rec Out Zone 2 Phones Master Volume Video 1 VCR 1 Video 2 Video 3 Tape FM AM Phono CD DVD Dimmer Down Up Tuning Stereo Display Listening Mode /DTS Surround On O f f Power FM Mute/ Mode Character/ Memory Bass/ Treble Zone 2 V...
Page 29 - Button on remote controller
29 Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Small c.Center :Small d.Surr L/R :Small e...
Page 30 - Speaker Setup; Speaker Setup menu
30 Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Setup menu A f t e r y o u h a v e i n s t a l l e d t h e D T R - 7 . 1 , c o n n e c t e d a l l t h ecomponents, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time toperform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimumsound acoustics for your environment and s...
Page 32 - Calibrating the speaker levels
32 Speaker Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-3.Level Calibration a.Left : 0dB b.Center : 0dB c.Right : 0dB d.Surr R...
Page 33 - a. Bass Peak Level Limiter
33 Speaker Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-4.Bass Peak Level a.Bass Peak Level Limiter :Off Quit:|OSD| a. Bass Pe...
Page 34 - Input Setup; Initial settings for each input source
34 Input Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD 1.Audio Setup 2.Video Setup 3.Listening Mode Preset 4.Tone Control 5.IntelliVolume 6.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listen...
Page 37 - Input source signals
37 Input Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD a.Audio Setup b.Video Setup c.Listening Mode Preset d.Tone Control e.IntelliVolume f.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2-3.ListeningMode Preset Input:DVD a.2ch So...
Page 38 - Listening Modes
38 Input Setup • THX Surround EX “THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a jointdevelopment of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division ofLucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encodedwith Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able toreproduce an extra channel ...
Page 39 - Enhanced 7
39 Input Setup T-D (Theater-Dimensional) For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommendedthat you have at least front left and right speakers, a center speaker,and surround left and right speakers. However, even if you onlyhave front left and right speakers, you can still enjoy multich...
Page 41 - Listening Mode Setup; Listening Mode Setup menu
41 Listening Mode Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 3.Listening Mode Setup 1.Stereo Setup 2.Theater-Dimensional Setup 3.Surround Setup 4.THX Setup 5.Mono Movie Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.List...
Page 42 - Mix Setup, TV Logic Setup
42 Listening Mode Setup 3-6. Enhanced 7 Setup Select this to modify the Enhanced 7 listening mode. Theparameters that can be set are shown in the table below. Parameter SettingInitial value a Subwoofer Off, On On b Re-EQ Off, On Off c Front Effect Off, On On d Effect Level Low, Mid-low, Middle, Midd...
Page 43 - Description listening mode parameters
43 Listening Mode Setup Description listening mode parameters Subwoofer Set this to “Off” if you are not using a subwoofer (even if one isconnected). If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in theSpeaker Config sub-menu, then this setting will not appear. Re-EQ Depending on the listening mode,...
Page 44 - Center; Virtual Surr Level; Listening angle
44 Listening Mode Setup Center For systems that have a center speaker, the center channel signalcan be output from the center speaker. For instance, in systemswhere the front left and right speakers are small, use of the centerspeaker may provide a better sound space. (If your system uses acenter sp...
Page 45 - Preference
45 4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output from theheadphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers.The headphone volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12decibels. 4-3. DTS LFE Level Setup sub-menu This sub-menu is used to set the LFE le...
Page 46 - OSD Setup
46 5. OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screendisplay (OSD) for the DTR-7.1 by setting different colors orpositions for its display. OSD Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 5.OSD Setup 1.OSD ...
Page 48 - Enjoying music in the remote zone; Controlling the DTR-7.1 from the remote zone
48 Enjoying music in the remote zone Controlling the DTR-7.1 from the remote zone 1. Aiming at the remote sensor, press the ON button on the remote controller. Note: Be aware that if you start using the system in the remote zone(Zone 2) while a recording is going on in the main zone, therecording wi...
Page 49 - Listening to Radio Broadcasts; Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations; Tuning into a radio station
49 Listening to Radio Broadcasts TUNED Tuned Band Frequency AUTO TUNED FM STEREO Tuned in stereo Band Frequency Auto mode Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations One of the features of the DTR-7.1 that is most frequently used isits ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The DTR-7.1 provides a...
Page 51 - Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-7.1; Changing the listening mode
51 Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-7.1 Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, turn the SSC dialon the front panel or the listening mode buttons on the remotecontroller (see page 57). Listening with headphones To listen with headphones, plug a pair headphones ...
Page 53 - Recording a source; Rec Out
53 Of course the DTR-7.1 can also be used to record an input sourcemedia. This allows you to make copies of the music or videos youlike, copy them from one type of media to another, or even recordwhat is being broadcast on television or radio. Be aware that theRec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same...
Page 55 - Characters available for name entry
55 Giving a name to each input source You can program names for each input source (e.g., DVD, CD)and preset channel. Giving a name to each input source and preset radio station To erase a name 1. Select the source whose name you wish to erase by pressing the corresponding inputselector button. 2. Pr...
Page 56 - Using remote controller; Overview; Press the desired operation button. The
56 Using remote controller Overview The RC-418M remote controller is a useful tool to help youoperate the components of your home theater. To do so, first pressthe Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish tocontrol. At this time, the display on the remote controller willchange to show the...
Page 57 - VOL
57 Using remote controller LIGHT: Illuminates the buttons. SLEEP: Sets the sleep function. • The SLEEP buttons enables you to set the DTR-7.1 to turn off automatically after a specified time period. If you pressit once, the DTR-7.1 will turn off after 90 minutes. Eachtime it is pressed thereafter, t...
Page 58 - Controlling an Integra/Onkyo CD player; Controlling an Integra/Onkyo MD recorder; REC; CD MODE; MD MODE
58 Using remote controller Controlling an Integra/Onkyo CD player The RI connector of the Integra/Onkyo compact disc player mustbe connected to the DTR-7.1 (see page 13). 1. Press the CD MODE button. “CD” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons sh...
Page 59 - Controlling an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck; Calling up a preset radio station; MODE
59 Using remote controller Controlling an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck The z connector of the Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the DTR-7.1 (see page 13). 1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button. “AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation but...
Page 60 - Controlling an Integra DVD player
60 Using remote controller Controlling an Integra DVD player Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensoron the Integra DVD player. 1. Press the DVD MODE button. “DVD” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figur...
Page 61 - DIRECT; Programming procedure
61 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 5 to 15 cm(2 to 6 inches) Buttons that cannot be programmed. PO W ER SLE EP D IM M ER SU R M O D E VID EO -1 VID EO -2 TA PE D VD C D C D D VD TU N ER TU N ER PH O N O IN PU T S EL EC TO R D IS C TA PE VO ...
Page 63 - Press and hold down the desired MODE button
63 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices intothe remote controller HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-418M OPEN/COLSE REC AUDIO MUTING DISC TRACK DVD CD PH TUN T2 T1 V1 STEREO 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 + 10 0 ENT 8 9 SURROUND THX DSP LEVEL + CH SEL Re-EQ LEVEL – DIMMER LATE NIGHT DIRECT DSP V...
Page 64 - Using a Macro function; MODE MACRO
64 Using a Macro function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRObutton for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is thenexecuted by pressing the appropriate MODE button and thenpressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program themacro described ...
Page 66 - Press and hold down the desired MODE; Press and hold down any one of the eight
66 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRObutton 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, andthen release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARNindicator lights and that mode appears in the display. Whenyou press the MODE M...
Page 67 - Open the battery cover and remove the; Macro mode programming memo:
67 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that havebeen programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that youhave programmed into the remote controller and return it to itsdefault settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings ofthe remote controller...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting guide
68 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firsttry to operate the controls on the front panel of the DTR-7.1 tomake sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries)in the remote controller. POWER Power shuts off immediately after power on...
Page 71 - Specifications
71 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at 8 , 2 channels driven from 20 H z t o 2 0 k H z w i t h n o m o r e t h a n0.08% total harmonic distortion.130 W per channel min.RMS at 6 , 2 channels drivenfrom 1 kHz with no more t...