Playing your AV components ..47 Listening to the Radio ....51 Using the Listening Modes... 57 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION: presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Modèle pour les Canadien are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE dealer.
82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY Power-plug adapter declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV...
DAT Recorder ..........34 Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder ..90 Connecting an RI Dock .........35 Controlling a VCR or PVR ........91 Connecting Onkyo Components ....36 Controlling a Satellite Receiver Turning On the AV Receiver ......37 or Cable Receiver ..........92 Connecting the Power Cord ........37...
• DTS-HD Master Audio DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc. • Faroudja DCDi Edge Enhancement *3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • Pure Audio Mode (On models other than the North American model) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter- •...
Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as we call it. And, you can select a dif- ferent audio source for each room.
Getting to Know the AV Receiver Front Panel North American model 1 2 3 MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY ZONE 2 MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV TAPE TUNER SETUP ENTER RETURN AUX INPUT PHONES SETUP MIC VIDEO AUDIO ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE MOVIE/TV...
Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. RETURN button DIGITAL INPUT button (46) Selects the previously displayed setup menu. Selects the options for automatic audio input selec- tion setup. MASTER VOLUME control (47) DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (48, 56) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1 Adjusts the display brightness.
-capable The HDMI inputs are for connecting components Onkyo component for remote and system control. with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re To use...
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Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued Other models Only some models ZONE 2 SPEAKERS HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 4 (GAME/TV) IN 3 (CBL/SAT) IN 2 (VCR/DVR) IN 1 (DVD) SURR BACK SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS 120V DIGITAL IN COMPONENT VIDEO VOLTAGE...
Selects radio presets. Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. Note: REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via (47, 89–95) also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 95). Selects the remote controller modes and the input...
Remote Controller—Continued Installing the Batteries Using the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV To open the battery compartment, press receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below. the small lever and remove the cover. Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator AV receiver 30˚...
You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
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Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Configuration Connecting a Powered Subwoofer For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered sub- woofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re The following table shows which channels you should using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUB- use based on the number of speakers you have.
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Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker Cables Read the following before connecting your speakers: Strip about 5/8" (15 5/8" (15 mm) • North American models: You can connect speakers mm) of insulation from with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you the ends of the use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the speaker cables, and...
Connecting Your Speakers—Continued Bi-amping Speaker Hookup Bi-amping Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+) can be used with front speakers and surround back terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) tweeter speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate (high) terminal.
Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor Connecting the AM Loop Antenna FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
Connecting Antennas—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in door FM antenna instead.
Connecting Your Components AV Connection Color Coding About AV Connections RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right- supplied with your other AV components. channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video...
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Connecting Your Components—Continued Video Connection Formats Video Signal Flow Chart Video equipment can be connected to the AV DVD player, etc. receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the lat- Composite S-Video Component...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a DVD player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or , and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or...
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Connecting Your Components—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , , or...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , , or...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Game Console Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your game console ( , , or , and then make the connection. If you use connection , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV, projector, and so on. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 43). ■...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device Step 1: Make the video connection Step 2: Make the audio connection MASTER VOLUME TUNING PRESET AUX INPUT AUDIO SETUP ENTER RETURN AUDIO AUX INPUT AUDIO SETUP MIC VIDEO TUNING MODE AUX INPUT TX-SR606 AV RECEIVER...
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , , or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection. COAXIAL HDMI ASSIGNABLE SIRIUS IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 (GAME/TV) (CBL/SAT)
GAME/TV CBL/SAT VCR/DV If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock, connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s GAME/TV IN S jack. Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see page 88).
Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary connections (see illustration below). Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 45).
Input Setup” on page 44, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 44 respec- OPTICAL tively. ■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 45. MD recorder, CD recorder,...
First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Using Audyssey 2EQ Automatic Speaker Setup With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ Notes: automatically determines the number of speakers con- •...
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First Time Setup—Continued Put the speaker setup micro- The following screen appears. phone at measurement point 1 Auto Speaker Setup AUDYSSEY (page 38), and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack. Please place microphone at right end Auto Speaker Setup AUDYSSEY of listening area at ear height.
First Time Setup—Continued Error Messages When the calculations are com- plete, the following screen While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of appears. the following error messages may appear: ❏ Ambient noise is too high Auto Speaker Setup AUDYSSEY Review Speaker configuration Auto Speaker Setup...
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This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV receiver is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
First Time Setup—Continued Speaker Settings Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. If you change these settings, you must run the auto- matic speaker setup again (see page 38). RECEIVER Use the Up and Down [ ENTER buttons to select “1.
First Time Setup—Continued HDMI Input Setup Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select an input selec- If you connect a video component to an HDMI IN, you tor, and use the Left and Right must assign that input to an input selector. For example, ] buttons to select: if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you HDMI1: Select if the video compo-...
First Time Setup—Continued Component Video Input Setup Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select an input selec- If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT tor, and use the Left and Right VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input ] buttons to select: selector.
Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks, to work properly, you must change this setting.
First Time Setup—Continued Automatic Audio Input Selection Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but- Setup ton repeatedly to select an DIGITAL INPUT option. HDMIx (Auto): This option can be selected when an MASTER VOLUME HDMI input is assigned to an input ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY...
Playing Your AV Components Basic AV Receiver Operation MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT GAME/TV TAPE TUNER SETUP ENTER RETURN AUX INPUT PHONES SETUP MIC VIDEO AUDIO TONE ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME...
Common Functions This section explains functions that can be used with any Muting the AV Receiver input source. You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. DISPLAY Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the Press remote controller’s [MUTING] [RECEIVER] MUTING...
Common Functions—Continued Using Headphones Displaying Source Information For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo You can display various information about the current headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s input source as follows. PHONES jack. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to ON/STANDBY...
Common Functions—Continued Specifying the Digital Signal Format The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format. Format Display Dolby Digital Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital input signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS sources, you can specify the signal format manually.
Listening to the Radio AM Frequency Step Setup Use the Up and Down [ (on some models) buttons to select “3. Tuner,” and then press [ENTER]. 2, 3 2–4 Use the Left and Right [ buttons to select: 1, 5 7–3.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Manual Tuning Mode Listening to AM/FM Stations Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disap- TUNER TUNING TUNING MODE pears from the display. MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT...
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Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency Displaying AM/FM Radio Information You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- DISPLAY ing the appropriate frequency. MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY ZONE 2 TUNER PURE AUDIO MULTI CH VCR/DVR CBL/SAT...
Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations While holding down the [MEM- ORY] button, press the MEMORY TUNING MODE [TUNING MODE] button. 2, 4 3 CLEAR The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display. MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET STANDBY...
Listening to the Radio—Continued RDS Program Types (PTY) Using RDS (European models only) Type Display RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indi- None None cator appears. News reports News RDS indicator Current affairs...
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Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) To start the search, press [ENTER]. RT/PTY/TP The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at ENTER MASTER VOLUME ON/STANDBY TUNING PRESET which point it stops briefly before con- STANDBY ZONE 2 tinuing with the search.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller Selecting the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 64. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is STEREO connected to the AV receiver with a digital MOVIE/TV...
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format Analog and PCM Sources Multichannel Multi 32–96kHz* 176.4/192kHz Source format 32–96 176.4/ channel Multi- Mono/ Multi- Mono/ Analog 192kHz channel Multiplex channel Multiplex Media CD, TV, radio, Button Listening Mode [PURE ✔...
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Sources Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Source format Mono/ Mono/ Multichannel Multichannel Multiplex Multiplex Media DVD, DTV, etc. Blu-ray, HD DVD Button Listening Mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio ✔...
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS Sources DTS, DTS 96/24 Source format Discrete/Matrix Multichannel Mono Media DVD, CD, etc. DVD, CD, etc. Button Listening Mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ DTS, DTS 96/24 ✔...
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued TrueHD Sources TrueHD TrueHD 192kHz Source format Mono/ Mono/ Multichannel Multichannel Multiplex Multiplex Media Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD Button Listening Mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔...
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS-HD Sources DTS-HD High Resolution DTS-HD Master Audio Source format Multichannel Mono Multichannel Mono Media Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD Button Listening Mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔...
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS Express and DSD Sources DTS Express Source format Multichannel Multichannel Mono (3/2.1) Media Blu-ray, HD DVD SACD Button Listening Mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ [PURE AUDIO] Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔...
Using the Listening Modes—Continued • Dolby PLIIx Game About the Listening Modes Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo. The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with Dolby Digital high fidelity and stunning surround sound.
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360- degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear Onkyo Original DSP Modes the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Dis- crete soundtrack.
Recording This section explains how to record the input source and Recording from Different AV Sources how to record audio and video from separate sources. You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by Notes: simultaneously recording audio and video from two sep- •...
Adjusting the Listening Modes The Audio Adjust settings are explained below. Using the Audio Adjust Settings Multiplex/Mono Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE ■...
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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued ■ Center Width Dolby EX Settings With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound ■ Dolby EX from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a This setting determines how Dolby EX signals are han- center speaker, the center channel sound is output by dled.
Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Late Night Function Using the Audio Settings ■ Late Night You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume lowed by the [AUDIO] button.
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Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Audyssey Dynamic EQ Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listen- ■ DynamicEQ ing to an input source. With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV even when listening at low volume levels.
Adjusting the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Mode Presets Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select an audio for- On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a mat, and use the Left and Right default listening mode for each of the audio formats sup- ] buttons to select a lis- ported by each input selector.
Advanced Setup Speaker Setup Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2. Speaker This section explains how to check the speaker settings Configuration,” and then press and how to set them manually, which is useful if you the [ENTER] button. change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker setup.
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Advanced Setup—Continued Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surround,” and then use This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic the Left and Right [ ] but- Speaker Setup function (see page 38). tons to select a crossover fre- quency.
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Advanced Setup—Continued Double Bass Speaker Distance This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 38). Speaker Setup function (see page 38). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- With these settings, you can specify the distance from put by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and each speaker to the listening position.
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Advanced Setup—Continued Use the Down [ ] button to Use the Up and Down [ select “Left”, and use the Left buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press the and Right [ ] buttons to [ENTER] button. specify the distance for the front speakers, then press the Down ] button to select the next speaker.
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Advanced Setup—Continued Equalizer Settings Press the Down [ ] button, and then use the Left and Right These settings are set automatically by the Automatic ] buttons to select a Speaker Setup function (see page 38). speaker. Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To 2–5.
Advanced Setup—Continued Source Setup When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP] button. This section explains items on the Source Setup menu. Setup closes. Items can be set individually for each input selector. Press the input selector buttons to select an input source, and then press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.
Advanced Setup—Continued Note: Miscellaneous Setup • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow This section explains items on the Miscellaneous menu. buttons. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE Volume Setup MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen. ■ Remote ID If the main menu doesn’t appear, make When several Onkyo components are used in the same sure the appropriate external input is room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti- selected on your TV.
Advanced Setup—Continued Through:Select this to pass video through the AV Use the number buttons to enter receiver at the same resolution and with no ID 1, 2, or 3. conversion. The Remote indicator flashes twice. Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver automati- cally convert video at resolutions not supported by your TV.
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On: HDMI audio is output. HDMI, is the name of the system control function Notes: found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be • If On is selected and the signal can be output by the used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control),...
Advanced Setup—Continued TV Control Lock Setup Select Enable to control the AV receiver from an RIHD- compatible TV connected via HDMI. With this setting, you can protect your settings by lock- ing the setup menus. Disable: TV Control disabled. Enable: TV Control enabled. Press the [RECEIVER] button, Notes: followed by the [SETUP] button.
Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different source for each room. Notes: Connecting Zone 2 • With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: AV receiver.
Zone 2—Continued Powered Zone 2 Setting Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “2.Zone2,” and If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV then press [ENTER]. receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiver” on page 83, you must set the Powered Zone 2 setting to Act (Activated).
Zone 2—Continued • While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and Using Zone 2 Direct Change functions do not work. This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how • While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as the volume for Zone 2.
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Zone 2—Continued Note: Adjusting the Volume of Zones • To control Zone 2, you must press the remote control- ler’s [ZONE 2] button first. On the remote controller, press Remote controller the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the VOL ] button.
For details on controlling these components, see the tons. pages indicated. • Only TV remote control codes can be entered for the [TV] REMOTE Onkyo DVD player (page 90) MODE button. Onkyo CD player (page 93) • Apart from the [RECEIVER], [TV], Onkyo cassette recorder with...
When a button is reset, its and operate the component. preprogrammed code is restored. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via...
Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a TV By pressing the [TV] or [GAME/TV] REMOTE MODE ON/STANDBY, TV [ ] buttons buttons that’s been programmed with the remote control Set the TV to On or Standby. code for your TV (TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR TV VOL [ combination), you can control your TV with the follow- Adjust the TV’s volume.
Set the TV to On or Standby. The [DVD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed TV [INPUT] button with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo Selects the TV’s external inputs. DVD player. TV VOL [ For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- Adjust the TV’s volume.
Controlling Other Components—Continued PLAY MODE button Note: Selects play modes on components with selectable • If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or play modes. Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D buttons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and [PLAY CLR button MODE] buttons will work as the A (red), B (green), C...
Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been ON/STANDBY button programmed with the remote control code for your sat- Set the component to On or Standby. ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder GUIDE button (DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), Displays the onscreen program guide.
Displays a menu. The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed Arrow [ ] and ENTER buttons with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo Used to navigate menus and select items. CD player. SETUP button For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.
Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the Notes: following buttons. • This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or For details on entering a remote control code, see DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.
] buttons The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed The Previous [ ] button selects the previous with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo track. During playback it selects the beginning of cassette recorder when used with an connection.
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting PHONES jack, no sound is output by the main room the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. speakers (page 49). To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, •...
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Troubleshooting—Continued The subwoofer produces no sound About DTS signals • If the source material contains no audio in the LFE • When playing DTS program material, using the pause, channel, the subwoofer produces no sound. fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player •...
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Troubleshooting—Continued There’s no picture from a source connected to • To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected , or another manufacturer’s component, point an HDMI IN the remote controller at that component. Be sure to • Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is enter the appropriate remote control code first...
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5 seconds, and then plug it back in again. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by this unit’s malfunction.
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Troubleshooting—Continued Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether.
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power Power Supply North American: North American: AC 120 V, 60Hz 90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm European: AC 230 V, 50Hz loads, 2 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz, with a Asian and Oceanian: with voltage selector model: maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC) AC 120/220-240 V, 50/60Hz...
Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC VIDEO COMPOSITE Output COMPONENT HDMI NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Input 1080P 1080i 720P 480P 480i 1080P 1080i 720P 480P 480i 480i 480i 480i...
Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a conve- Menu nient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings. Settings are organized 1. Input Assign into eight categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu. 2.
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Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ I0802-1 SN 29344650 (C) Copyright 2008 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 3 4 4 6 5 0 *...
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