Integra DTR-8.3 - Manuals

5 Contents 2-2. Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (When NET AUDIO is not selected as the input source) ............................. 50 2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu ........................................... 512-4. Character Input Sub-menu ...................................... 512-5. IntelliVolume Sub-menu...

6 Features Amplifier 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 0.08 % THD (FTCrated) ■ 7.1 Channel Amplifier ■ Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) ■ Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry ■ 192 kHz/24 Bit D/A Con...

7 Connecting the power cord Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET. • Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the DTR-8.3. The power cord supplied is designed for use with theDTR-8.3 and should not be used with any other device. • Never have the power cord disconnected from...

8 Insert batteries 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote controller. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries (included in package) as indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery cover back on. A f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l l e r s t a...

9 Setting up the remote controller + – CH VOL MUTE CONT + – LIGHT 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 Touch the screen to start To turn on the screen, tap it gently with your finger.To use the touchscreen, simply tap the images you see on the screen.There’s no need to turn the screen off — it shuts off automati...

10 Index parts and facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the DTR-8.3. Front panels L Front door Push here to open the front door.

11 Index parts and facilities For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated inbrackets [ ]. Front panels Standby/On button [30] After plugging in the power cord, the DTR-8.3 turns on and thedisplay lights up, the DTR-8.3 turns on and the display lights up. Ifpressed again, the DTR-8....

12 Index parts and facilities Front panel display Input signal path indicators Shows from which terminal the input signal is coming. Listening mode or digital input format indicators One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current inputsource. In addition, one of the listening mode ...

13 Index parts and facilities Rear panels SURRBACK/ ZONE 2SPEAKERS AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN IN IN IN ZONE 2 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B P R OUTPUT INPUT 1 Y P B P R INPUT 2 Y P B P R FRONT SPEAKERS L R R SURR SPEAKERS CENTERSPEAKER R L R...

15 Second 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 display. Re-EQ button [57, 60] Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the Re-EQ functionon or off. Third operation menu (page 3/4) Setup b...

16 Connecting to Audio/Video equipment • Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting. • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made. • For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the right channel, white...

17 Connecting to Audio/Video equipment Here is an explanation of typical ways to connect various components to the DTR-8.3. There are many ways that any one component can beconnected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only one option a...

18 Connecting to Audio/Video equipment PR FRONT SUB SURR R GND SURR BACK / ZONE 2 R FRONT SUB SURR SURRBACK R R DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OPT OPT 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 3 COAX AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN IN IN IN ZONE 2 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y ...

19 PRE FRONT SUB SURR R GND SURR BACK / ZONE 2 R FRONT SUB SURR SURRBACK R R DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OPT OPT 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 3 COAX AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN IN IN IN IN ZONE 2 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO Y P B P R OUTPUT INPUT 1 Y P B P R IN...

20 Connecting to Audio/Video equipment 7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device (VIDEO 2) Using RCA video cables, connect the video output jack (composite)of the device to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack of the DTR-8.3 andconnect the video input jack of the device to the VIDEO ...

22 Surround back speakers • Place these speakers so that their height is 3 feet (1 meter) higher thanthat of the listener’s ears. • When using surround back left and right speakers, place them behind thelistener so that the angles between thelines from each speaker to the listenerand a line straight...

23 Connecting speakers After determining the layout of your speaker system, it is nownecessary to connect the speakers correctly to your DTR-8.3. Caution:Connect only speakers with an impedance between 4 and 16 Ω to the DTR-8.3. If the impedance of even one speaker is between 4and 6 Ω , be sure to s...

24 To 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 for better reception must be done while listening to a stationbroadcast. • If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an outside antenna is r...

25 Directional linkage Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere witheach other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, usea directional linkage type splitter. Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna ada...

26 When using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERSterminals If you are using a 5.1-channel speaker system in the main room, youcan connect the speakers for the remote zone (Zone 2) to the openSURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.With this connection, select “Zone 2” for the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone 2...

28 Connecting the power cords from other devices The DTR-8.3 is equipped with AC mains outlets for connecting thepower cords from other devices so that their power is suppliedthrough the DTR-8.3. By doing this, you can leave the connecteddevice turned on and have the STANDBY/ON button on the DTR-8.3...

29 Connecting auxiliary power amplifier These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.You can use an auxiliary power amplifiers to listen at loudervolumes than you can with the DTR-8.3 alone. When using a poweramplifier, connect each speaker to the power amplifier. Connecting to an extern...

30 Turning on the power from the remote controller Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1and 2 above and place the DTR-8.3 in the standby state. 1. Select AV Amp in the Home menu. 2. Tap the ON button. To return the DTR-8.3 to the standby state,press the OFF button. Memor...

31 Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level of all thespeakers connected to the DTR-8.3 together. If headphones areconnected, this also adjusts the volume heard from theheadphone speakers. To adjust the volume, either press the VOL buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER VOLUME...

32 When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Homemenu to display the operation menu. Then tap the down scroll buttonto display the next operation menu. Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listeningmode buttons. The functions of the buttons...

33 When using the remote controller, select AV Amp in the Home menu todisplay the operation menu. Then tap the down scroll button twice todisplay the third operation menu (Dim, Sleep, CH Sel, and +/–) or tapthe down scroll button to display the next operation menu (Display). Switching the display Wh...

34 Adjusting the brightness of the front display You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the DTR-8.3using the DIM button on the remote controller or Dimmer button onthe DTR-8.3 front panel. Temporarily changing the speaker output levels To change the individual speaker volumes temporar...

35 3. Turn on the connected component and start playing the desired media. 4. If necessary, adjust the output level of each speaker as desired (see page 34). Adjust the volume at each speaker so that all the volumes soundat the same level at the listening position. For the front right,front left, ce...

36 2. Using the Tuning and buttons on the front panel, tune into thestation you desire. • The tuner frequency changes in 100-kHz (50-kHz) increments for FM and 10-kHz (or 9-kHz) increments forAM. • You can press the Tuning or button continuously for more than 0.5 seconds to scan for an FM station in...

37 Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press Tuner input source button on the DTR-8.3 or Tuner button on theremote controller. The front display should show the currentlyselected frequency. 2. Press the Preset / buttons and select the number of the desiredpreset station. When using the remote contro...

38 To record the input source signal you arecurrently watching or listening to This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currentlyselected input source signal. This method allows you to a signalwhile you are actually listening to or watching it. 1. Select the input source to record by p...

40 L Off Zone 2 Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone Using the buttons on the DTR-8.3 1. Press the Zone 2 button on the DTR-8.3. 2. Select an input source. After pressing the Zone 2 button, you must press an input sourcebutton within 8 seconds. The indicator above the input sourcebutton light...

41 Enjoying music or videos in the remote zone Adjusting the volume for the remote zone When the remote zone (Zone 2) speakers are connected to theSURR BACK/ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals, or to an amplifierconnected to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals,adjust the volume as shown below. Using the fr...

42 Refer to the DTR-8.3 “How to Enjoy Net Audio”instruction manual, a separate volume, fordescription of the network-related settings. 5.Network Setup 1.IP Address 2.Proxy Setup 3.MAC Address 4.Client 5.Update Utility |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 4.Preference 1.Volume Setup 2.Headphone Level Setup 3.OSD Setu...

43 Button on remote controller Button on DTR-8.3 Setup Up Down Left Right Enter Return Advanced Menu 0.Hardware Setup 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Audio Adjust 4.Preference 5.Network Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| → Basic Menu 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration |EN...

44 0. Hardware Setup Menu The settings within the Hardware Setup Menu will need to be madebefore you use your DTR-8.3 for the first time. Once you haveselected one of the Hardware Setup menu items, the setting will notbe displayed again when you enter the Basic Menu. To change thesetting at a later ...

46 1. Speaker Setup Menu After you have installed the DTR-8.3, connected all the components,and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to perform thesettings in the Speaker Setup Menu for the optimum sound acousticsfor your environment and speaker layout.Before you perform the following setti...

47 a. Unit feet: 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 from the front left and right speakers to your normallistening position. This can be set between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feetincrements (between 0.3 an...

49 Input Setup 2. Input Setup Menu This menu allows you to make the various settings concerning thesignals input from the various input sources that you use with theDTR-8.3. The settings made in this menu are valid for the inputsource that is currently selected with the input source buttons at thefr...

51 2-3. Video Setup Sub-menu a. VideoThis setting allows you to match the audio from one component withthe video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source to bedisplayed while the audio from another input source is heard. Forexample, this allows you to play the music from a compact disc,wh...

52 2-6. Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu With the DTR-8.3, you can set a different listening mode for eachdifferent signal type that comes from each input source. Forexample, if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVDvideo signal is Dolby Digital and the compact disc signal is PCM,then yo...

53 Input Setup Relationship between input source and listening modeListening modes marked with the “ ● ” can be selected. For columns that list a number of listening modes, the display will correspond to the format of the signal from the source media. Input source signal (display) a. Analog/PCM b. P...

54 Input Setup Input source signals a. Analog/PCMAnalog sources consist of LP records, FM and AM broadcasts,cassette tapes, and the such. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is oneform of digital audio signals and is recorded directly onto compactdiscs and DVDs without compression. b. PCM fs=96kDigital PCM ...

56 Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust Menu Set the various parameters for the sound signals. Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust 1.Tone Control 2.Surround Speakers 3.Sound Effect 4.Delay 5.LFE Level 6.Mono 7.Theater-Dimensional 8.Surround Advanced Menu 3.Audio Adjust 9.THX10.Mono Movie11.Enhanced 712.Orchestra13...

57 Audio Adjust 3-3. Sound Effect Sub-menu This sub-menu is used to turn on and off the various sound effectsavailable with the DTR-8.3. Setting Values Initial value a. Re-EQ On, Off Off b. Upsampling On, Off Off c. Subwoofer On, Off On (Analog/PCM) d. Late Night Off, Low, High Off a. Re-EQRe-EQ (re...

58 Audio Adjust Front left speaker Front right speaker Listening angle 3-5. LFE Level Sub-menu This sub-menu is for setting the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) levelsincluded in Dolby Digital and DTS software. Setting Values Initial value a. Dolby Digital – ∞ , –10 dB to 0 dB 0 dB b. DTS – ∞ , –10 dB to ...

62 4-1. Volume Setup Sub-menu This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning thevolume control of the DTR-8.3. a. Volume DisplayYou can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting onscreen. Absolute: This displays the volume with a minimum of 0 for nosound and a maximum of 10...

63 Normal: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu superimposedover the current video if one is displayed or on the selectedbackground color if there is no video signal. Black: Select to have the OSD Setup Menu displayed on a blackbackground at all times. c. Immediate Display On: Select to have the screen...

64 Setting Battery Clock Time Day LCD LCD Light Button Light First setup panel Adjusting Tap the clock repeatedly. Tap the time button and use the Left and Right button. Tap the day button and use the Left and Right button. Tap the LCD button and use the Left and Right button. Tap the LCD Light butt...

65 Using the Remote Controller The remote controller is preprogrammed to work with all equipmentthat recognizes NEC infrared codes. This includes all Integra/Onkyodevices. What makes the remote controller so powerful is the ability to extendits functionality in multiple ways like programming additio...

66 Selecting a Device Via the Home menu In the Home menu, you find buttons for the most common video andaudio devices. These buttons are preprogrammed to work withpopular devices made by Integra/Onkyo. If you have devices ofother manufacturers that do not respond to your remote controller,you can pr...

67 Define the Brand of Your Device Define the Brand of Your Device The remote controller uses RC codes to activate device. Since thereare several brands using specific RC codes, you have to define thebrands of your devices. In the Home menu, you find buttons for the most common video andaudio device...

68 Define the Brand of Your Device Note:In case, your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, Try Searchmode. See “Defining brands by searching” on page 69. 5. Select your brand from the list. The selected brand will be highlighted. The Search buttonswitches into Next. 6. Tap Next. When your b...

69 Defining brands by searching You can use Search mode to find the matching RC codes for yourdevice when • your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, • you selected your brand, but you do not know which code set to select. 1-3. Perform the same procedures through step 3 as the first three s...

70 You can program the remote controller commands by transmittinginfrared signals from your existing remote controls to the remotecontroller’s learning eye. To do this, place the remote controller andthe device’s remote controller on a flat surface, 6 to 8 inches(15 to 20cm ) apart. The following bu...

71 Programming device items Note:When you program a command to a device item, this command isautomatically assigned to the corresponding button in the Homemenu. 1. Make sure the device tab is active. The device tab is active when the name of a device is displayed. 2. Switch to LEARN mode by using th...

72 The following elements can be labeled: control panel buttons,Device menu items, macros, macro groups and Left/Right buttons. You cannot label Home menu buttons directly. You have to labelthem by using the Device menu (see below) Labeling a button 1. Navigate to the panel containing the button you...

73 Adding devices If 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 Home menu directly. You have to addthem by using the Device menu. 1. Make sure the device tab is active. The device tab is active when the name of a d...

74 Restore After you deleted a control panel button or a menu item, the button oritem is no longer visible in Use mode but remains in the remotecontroller’s memory. This allows you to restore it in Edit mode. Actions associated with direct-access or a Left/Right buttons cannotbe restored. You have t...

75 Recording Macros and Setting Timers A macro enables you to send a sequence of IR commands using onesingle button. (USA & Canadian models) By setting a time, you can activate a device at the time you prefer.See page 76. Note:To record a macro or to set a timer, there must be at least one macro...

76 Recording Macros and Setting Timers 3. Use the arrow buttons and to move the delay to the right place. 5. Press the Left button to close the macro. A confirmation screen appears, which allows you to save orcancel the macro. 6. Tap Save. The macro is ready to be used. Setting timers To activate a ...

77 Warning:To use the remote controller with radio frequency (RF), you need anRF Receiver, which is not included in package. By default, the remote controller uses infrared (IR) signals to operatedevices. This means that you have to point the remote controller’ssending eye towards the device you are...

78 Changing the Extender ID 1. Make sure the Extender ID button is active. The button is active when the button label is white. 2. Press the + and – action buttons to change the Extender ID. The remote controller offers 16 Extender ID’s. 5. Tap Accept to save the RF IR settings for the selected devi...

79 ChadEdit If you want to personalize your remote controller even more, beyondits standard programming features, ChadEdit is the tool for you touse. ChadEdit is the remote controller’s companion software thatyou can download from http://www.onkyousa.comwww.integrahometheater.com. With ChadEdit you ...

80 Can 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 73, 75). How do I program source switching? See “Programming device items” on page 71. How can I edit, label or delete buttons on home panels? You ca...

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 distance :Zone focus: very short distance :Single or multi-digit selection :Brightness; brilliance :Contrast :Brightness/contrast :Color saturation :...

82 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-8.3 to makesure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in theremote controller. POWER No power. • Power cord is disconnected. ➞ ...

83 Troubleshooting guide VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectorscompletely (see pages 16 to 29). • Video Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect. ➞ Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Video Setup Sub-men...

84 Troubleshooting guide REMOTE CONTROLLER General Problems: The display is blank ➞ Tap the screen to make sure the Remote controller is turned on. ➞ Adjust the contrast dial on the left side. ➞ Make sure the batteries are properly installed. ➞ Install new batteries. Or recharge the battery pack usi...

85 Troubleshooting guide If one of the messages shown below appears “Not available with headphones use”Operation not allowed because headphones are plugged into theDTR-8.3. “Not available with Multichannel use”Operation not allowed while the multi-channel output is being used. “Not available in this...

86 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous average power output (FTC) All channels: 110 W per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%total harmonic distortion.145 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no moret h a n 0 . 1 % t o t a...

87 REMOTE CONTROLLER Model: USA & Canadianmodels: USR-5 Australian models: USR-5RF Hardware: High-resolution (320 × 240) liquid crystal display (LCD) with contrast controlLarge touchscreenSeven programmable direct-access buttonsBacklighting for LCD and direct-accessbuttonsInfrared sending and le...

System Requirements The DTR-8.3 is a network audio client that is connected via a LAN to anAudio Network Server with Net-Tune System Protocol and allowsyou to enjoy music files saved on the server, as well as Internet radio,from anywhere in your home. Internet radio features The DTR-8.3 provides enh...

2 Connecting the DTR-8.3 to your Ethernet Network Plug one end of an Ethernet CAT-5 cable into the port on the backside of the DTR-8.3 and the other end into the gateway. Room 1 Room 2 Internet radio Modem Router To the WAN side To the LAN side port To the LAN side port To the LAN side port Hint: Co...

3 5. 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 return to the previous step by pressing the button. 7. Press the Select button. Buffering starts with the following message displayed. When the bufferi...

5 Enjoying Music on Internet Radio or the Audio Network Server ■ Playing a music file at random: Press the Random button on the remote controller while playingstops. Pressing the Random button on the remote controller displays the currentrandom settings.This button switches between two alternative s...

6 Network Setup Menu Before you can use the DTR-8.3 to play music contained in the musiclibrary on the Audio Network Server and listen to Internet radio, youmust correctly configure the DTR-8.3’s network settings so that it canconnect to your LAN and the Internet.It is strongly recommended to use a ...

SN 29343458A Printed in Japan D0211-2 E Appendix 5-4. Client Sub-menu A client is a device that receives information from a sever. One servercan serve multiple clients.Throughout this guide, the term “client” refers to your DTR-8.3 a. Client Name Shows the name used on the Audio Network Server.The c...