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Configuring input sources (Input menu)

Input menu items

Item
Function
Page
Rename/Icon Select
Changes the input source name and icon.
Audio In
Combines the video jack of the selected input source with an audio jack of others.
Decoder Mode
Sets the format of digital audio playback to DTS.
Volume Interlock
Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay.
DMC Control
Selects whether to allow a DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback.
  1. Rename/Icon Select
  2. Audio In
  3. Decoder Mode
  4. Volume Interlock
  5. DMC Control

Rename/Icon Select

Changes the input source name and icon displayed on the front display or TV screen.
Input sources
HDMI*, V-AUX, AV 1-6, AUDIO 1-2, USB, PHONO
HDMI 1-7 for RX‑A860, HDMI 1-5 for RX‑A760
    Setup procedure
  1. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Auto” or “Manual” and press the cursor key (w).
    If you select “Auto”, the unit creates a name automatically according to the connected device. Proceed to Step 3.
    This step is available only when “HDMI”, “V-AUX” or “AV1-4” is selected.
  2. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select a template and press the cursor key (w).
  3. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select an icon and press the cursor key (w).
  4. Press ENTER to enter the name edit screen.
  5. Use the cursor keys and ENTER to rename and select “ENTER” to confirm the entry.
    To clear the entry, select “CLEAR”.
  6. Use the cursor keys to select “OK” and press ENTER.
    To restore the default setting, select “RESET”.
  7. To exit from the menu, press ON SCREEN.

Audio In

Combines the video jack of the selected input source with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases.
Input sources
HDMI*, AV 1-2
HDMI 1-7 for RX‑A860, HDMI 1-5 for RX‑A760

(To input audio through a digital optical jack)

Select “AV1” or “AV4” and connect the device to the unit’s corresponding audio jacks with a digital optical cable.

(To input audio through a digital coaxial jack)

Select “AV2” or “AV3” and connect the device to the unit’s corresponding audio jacks with a digital coaxial cable.

(To input audio through analog audio jacks)

Select “AV5”, “AV6”, “AUDIO1”, or “AUDIO2”, and connect the device to the unit’s corresponding audio jacks with a stereo pin cable.

Decoder Mode

Sets the format of digital audio playback to “DTS”.
For example, if the unit does not detect DTS audio and outputs noise, set “Decoder Mode” to “DTS”.
Input sources
HDMI*, V-AUX, AV 1-4
HDMI 1-7 for RX‑A860, HDMI 1-5 for RX‑A760
Settings
Auto
Automatically selects an audio format to match the input audio signal.
DTS
Selects DTS only. (Other audio signals are not reproduced.)

Volume Interlock

Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay.
Input sources
AirPlay
Settings
Off
Disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod.
Limited
Enables volume controls from iTunes/iPod within the limited range (-80 dB to -20 dB and mute).
Full
Enables volume controls from iTunes/iPod in the full range (-80 dB to +16.5 dB and mute).

DMC Control

Selects whether to allow DLNA-compatible Digital Media Controller (DMC) to control playback.
Input source
SERVER
Settings
Disable
Does not allow DMCs to control playback.
Enable
Allows DMCs to control playback.
A Digital Media Controller (DMC) is a device that can control other network devices through the network. When this function is enabled, you can control playback of the unit from DMCs (such as Windows Media Player 12) on the same network.