Onkyo Stereo Receiver TX SR707 User Manual

Contents  
Introduction ...................................2  
AV Receiver  
Connection ..................................17  
Turning On & First Time Setup .....40  
Basic Operations.........................56  
Using the Listening Modes ........69  
Advanced Setup ..........................79  
Zone 2 .......................................102  
Controlling Other Components ...108  
Others.........................................121  
TX-SR707  
Instruction Manual  
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.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use  
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-  
out the permission of the copyright holder.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all  
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft  
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-  
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards  
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-  
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because  
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-  
tering.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-  
ence in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-  
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-  
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-  
TION CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.  
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the  
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel  
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit  
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug  
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select  
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If  
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended  
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-  
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-  
cian for help.  
5. Preventing Hearing Loss  
Caution  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-  
phones can cause hearing loss.  
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure  
Warning  
For Canadian Models  
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall  
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never  
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands  
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo  
dealer.  
Modèle pour les Canadien  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-  
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-  
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
8. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-  
nally bought it.  
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit  
for a long time, because they may leave marks on  
the case.  
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm  
after prolonged use. This is normal.  
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may  
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so  
be sure to use it occasionally.  
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Precautions—Continued  
Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
For British models  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power  
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by  
qualified service personnel.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)  
(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is  
not supplied for this unit.)  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-  
ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings  
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
Speaker setup microphone  
Indoor FM antenna  
IMPORTANT  
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse  
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must  
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same  
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the  
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.  
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket  
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse  
in the plug.  
AM loop antenna  
Power cord  
(European, Australian and Asian models)  
(Plug type varies from country to country.)  
For European Models  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
Speaker cable labels  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
*
corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
Power-plug adapter  
K. MIYAGI  
Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if  
your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV  
receiver’s power cord (adapter varies from country to  
country).  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
*How to mount the AC plug:  
AUX protection cap (European models only)  
This cap is used to protect the AUX INPUT jack. When  
the AUX INPUT jack is not used, install this cap to the  
jack.  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product  
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the  
same regardless of color.  
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Using RDS (European models) ................................63  
UP-A1 series Dock for iPod..........................................65  
Introduction  
Rear Panel................................................................ 11  
Remote Controller ........................................................ 13  
Using the Listening Modes  
Connecting Components with HDMI ........................ 24  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording..... 31  
Source Setup............................................................88  
Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources............92  
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device ............... 34  
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable....................... 35  
or DAT Recorder.................................................... 36  
Connecting a Power Amplifier .................................. 37  
Zone 2  
Zone 2 ........................................................................102  
Multiroom Capability ...............................................102  
Connecting Onkyo uComponents ........................ 39  
Components Connected via u...........................111  
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver.....115  
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,  
onscreen setup menus........................................... 41  
Video Input Setup..................................................... 44  
Digital Audio Input Setup.......................................... 46  
Speaker Settings ...................................................... 47  
TV Format Setup  
Learning Commands ..............................................119  
Using Normal Macros .............................................120  
Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction  
Others  
Troubleshooting..........................................................121  
Specifications .............................................................126  
Video Resolution Chart...............................................127  
Displaying Source Information.................................. 57  
Setting the Display Brightness.................................. 57  
Muting the AV Receiver............................................ 58  
Using the Sleep Timer.............................................. 58  
Selecting Speaker Layout......................................... 58  
Using Headphones................................................... 58  
Using Easy Macros................................................... 59  
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn  
it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR]  
button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see  
page 121).  
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Features  
Amplifier  
Miscellaneous  
*8  
• 100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)  
• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)  
• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)  
• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology  
(5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)  
• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
• Push-Pull Amplifier Design with 3-Step Inverted Dar-  
lington Circuitry  
• 40 SIRIUS /AM/FM Presets  
(North American models)  
• 40 AM/FM Presets (Taiwan, European, Australian  
and Asian models)  
• Audyssey MultEQ  
Problems  
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ for Loudness Correction  
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
®*9  
to Correct Room Acoustic  
*9  
*9  
• Crossover Adjustment  
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High  
Power Transformer  
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)  
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)  
• Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup)  
RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and  
Mode-Key LEDs  
Processing  
*1  
• THX Select2 Plus Certified  
• HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with  
Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement  
*1.  
• HDMI ver.1.3a with (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync,  
*2  
*3  
DTS -HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD , DSD and  
Multi-CH PCM)  
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may  
be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.  
*3  
*2.  
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz – New Surround Format (front-  
high)  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;  
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;  
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and  
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trade-  
mark & the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD Master Audio and  
DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
*9  
• Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ for New  
Surround Channels (front-wide/front-high)  
• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker/Headphone Tech-  
nology  
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG  
• Non-Scaling Configuration  
*2  
*3.  
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode  
*4  
• Music Optimizer for Digital Music Files  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory  
• Latest Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC Improves  
Jitter Performance for Cleaner Sound  
*4. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
*5.  
• Two TI (Aureus) 32-bit Processing DSP  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter-  
face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens-  
ing, LLC.  
Connections  
*5  
*6.  
• 6 HDMI Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output  
• Onkyo  
for System Control  
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary  
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.  
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial)  
To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo  
UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).  
*7. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio  
amplifier is prohibited.  
• Universal Port for UP-A1 (Dock for the iPod)/HD  
Radio™ tuner module (North American models)/  
DAB+ tuner module (European and Australian mod-  
*6  
els)  
• Dual Subwoofer Pre Out  
*8  
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio Connectivity  
(North American models)  
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts  
*7  
• Powered Zone 2  
• RS232 Port for Interface Control  
• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR  
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Features—Continued  
*8.  
SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of  
Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and  
logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights  
reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes  
and a one-time activation fee may apply. XM tuners and home  
docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately) are required to  
receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All program-  
ming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decom-  
pile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or  
otherwise make available any technology or software incorpo-  
rated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Satellite  
Radio Systems. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.  
*9.  
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.  
®
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ ,  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™,  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™  
are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.  
THX Select2 Plus  
Before any home theater component can be THX  
Select2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of  
quality and performance tests. Only then can a product  
feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guar-  
antee that the Home Theater products you purchase will  
give you superb performance for many years to come.  
THX Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of  
parameters, including power amplifier performance,  
and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both  
digital and analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers  
also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX  
Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks  
for home theater playback.  
*
*
*
“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
*
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
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Front & Rear Panels  
Front Panel  
e
bc d f hijklmn op q  
g
r s  
a
t u v  
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x
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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.  
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a ON/STANDBY button (40)  
This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or  
Standby.  
j MUSIC button (69)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
music.  
b STANDBY indicator (40)  
k GAME button (69)  
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in  
Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being  
received from the remote controller.  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
video games.  
l DIMMER button (57)  
c ZONE 2 indicator (105)  
(North American and Taiwan models)  
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.  
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.  
d ZONE 2 and OFF buttons (105)  
The [ZONE 2] button is used to turn on the output  
of Zone 2.  
(European, Australian and Asian models)  
This button is used for RDS (Radio Data System).  
The [RT/PTY/TP] button does not work in areas  
where RDS broadcasts are not available. See “Using  
RDS (European models)” on page 63.  
The [OFF] button is used to turn off the output of  
Zone 2.  
e Remote control sensor (13)  
This sensor receives control signals from the remote  
controller.  
m MEMORY button (62)  
This button is used when storing or deleting radio  
presets.  
[–] & [+] buttons (57, 106)  
n TUNING MODE button (61)  
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual  
tuning mode.  
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble), and the  
level of Zone 2.  
g Display  
o DISPLAY button (57)  
See “Display” on page 10.  
This button is used to display various information  
about the currently selected input source.  
h TONE button (57)  
Used to select either bass or treble.  
p SETUP button  
This button is used to access the onscreen setup  
menus that appear on the connected TV.  
i MOVIE/TV button (69)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
movies and TV.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
buttons  
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the  
TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner,  
and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select  
radio presets (see pages 62, 64).  
When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work  
as arrow buttons and are used to select and set  
items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the  
onscreen setup menus.  
r RETURN button  
This button is used to return to the previously dis-  
played onscreen setup menu.  
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV  
receiver to –QdB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (rel-  
ative display).  
The volume level can also be displayed as an abso-  
lute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 93.  
t PHONES jack (58)  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-  
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.  
u AUX INPUT HDMI (25)  
Used to connect a HD camcorder etc.  
v PURE AUDIO button and indicator (69)  
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-  
tor lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing  
this button again selects the previous listening  
mode.  
w Input selector buttons (56)  
These buttons are used to select from the following  
input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,  
GAME, AUX, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO,  
PORT.  
x AUX INPUT (34)  
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,  
game console, and so on. There are jacks for com-  
posite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio.  
PORTABLE (34):  
Used to connect a portable Audio Player.  
y SETUP MIC jack (51)  
®
Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup microphone connects here.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Display  
a
b
c
d
k
e
l
j
f
g h  
i
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
a Speaker/channel indicators  
Indicate the speaker channels used by the current  
listening mode.  
g Headphone indicator (58)  
Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged  
into the PHONES jack.  
The following abbreviations indicate which audio  
channels are outputted for the current listening  
mode.  
h Audyssey indicator (50, 82)  
®
Flashes during Audyssey MultEQ Room Correc-  
tion and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the “Equal-  
izer Settings” is set to “Audyssey” or Audyssey  
Dynamic Surround Expansion™ listening mode is  
selected.  
LW: Front wide left  
LH: Front high left  
RH: Front high right  
RW: Front wide right  
FL: Front left  
Dynamic EQ indicator (86):  
“Dynamic EQ” lights when “Dynamic EQ” is  
enable.  
C:  
Center  
FR: Front right  
SL: Surround left  
Dynamic Volume indicator (86):  
SW: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects)  
SR: Surround right  
SBL: Surround back left  
SB: Surround back  
Vol” lights when “Dynamic Volume” is enable.  
i Message area  
Displays various information.  
SBR: Surround back right  
j Audio input indicators  
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the  
audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.  
b ZONE 2 indicator (105)  
Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
k Volume level (56)  
c Listening mode and format indicators (69)  
Show the selected listening mode and audio input  
signal format.  
Displays the volume level.  
l MUTING indicator (58)  
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.  
d Tuning indicators  
RDS (European models) (63):  
Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports  
RDS (Radio Data System).  
AUTO (61):  
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for  
AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning  
mode is selected.  
TUNED (61):  
Lights up when tuned to a radio station.  
FM STEREO (61):  
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.  
e SLEEP indicator (58)  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
f Bi AMP indicator (20)  
Lights up when the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting  
is set to “Bi-Amp”.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Rear Panel  
North American and Taiwan models  
a b cd e f  
ghi  
j
k
l m  
n o p q r st u  
v
w
x
y
European, Australian and Asian models  
z
a DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2  
c uREMOTE CONTROL  
components with optical digital audio outputs, such  
as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable,  
which means you can assign each one to an input  
selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input  
Setup” on page 46.  
This u(Remote Interactive) jack can be con-  
nected to an ujack on another Onkyo AV compo-  
nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then  
be used to control that component. To use u, you  
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)  
between the AV receiver and the other AV compo-  
nent, even if they are connected digitally.  
b DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3  
ing components with coaxial digital audio outputs,  
such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assign-  
able, which means you can assign each one to an  
input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio  
Input Setup” on page 46.  
d RS232  
Terminal for control.  
e UNIVERSAL PORT  
This port is for connecting the component with the  
Universal Port connector such as UP-A1 series  
Dock.  
f SIRIUS antenna (North American models)  
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS  
instructions).  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
g MONITOR OUT  
r GAME IN  
Here you can connect a game console, etc. Input  
These S-Video and composite video jacks should be  
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.  
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog  
audio.  
h HDMI IN 1–5 and OUT  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-  
nections carry digital audio and digital video.  
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, Blu-  
ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital  
video recorder). They’re assignable, which means  
you can assign each one to an input selector to suit  
your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 44.  
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projec-  
tor with an HDMI input.  
s CBL/SAT IN  
Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-  
top box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite  
video, and analog audio.  
t VCR/DVR IN/OUT  
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video  
recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video,  
composite video, and analog audio.  
u DVD/BD IN  
Here you can connect a DVD/BD player. Input  
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog  
audio. You can connect a DVD/BD player’s 2-chan-  
nel analog audio output.  
i COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2  
These RCA component video inputs are for con-  
put, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR  
(digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which  
means you can assign each one to an input selector  
to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup”  
on page 45.  
v PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,  
and SURR BACK L/R  
These multichannel analog audio outputs can be  
connected to the analog audio input on a multichan-  
nel power amplifier for when you want to use the  
AV receiver solely as a preamplifier.  
j COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
These RCA component video outputs are for con-  
necting a TV or projector with a component video  
input.  
w PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER  
These analog audio outputs can be connected to a  
powered subwoofer. You can connect the powered  
subwoofer with two PREOUT: SUBWOOFER  
each jack.  
k FM ANTENNA  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
AM ANTENNA  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
x ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R  
This analog audio output can be connected to a line  
input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. See  
“Connecting Zone 2” on page 103.  
l IR IN  
A commercially available IR receiver can be con-  
nected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the  
AV receiver while you’re in Zone 2, or control it  
when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a  
cabinet.  
y FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR  
BACK/ZONE 2 L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R, and  
FRONT WIDE L/R  
These terminal posts are for connecting the front  
L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back/ zone 2  
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R  
terminal posts can be used with front speakers and  
surround back speakers respectively, or used to bi-  
Speakers” on page 20”.  
m 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2  
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger  
input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is  
turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.  
n GND screw  
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground  
wire.  
The SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminals can be  
used with surround back speakers respectively, or  
used to connect the speakers in Zone 2.  
o PHONO IN  
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a turn-  
table.  
See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 103.  
p CD IN  
z AC INLET  
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
(European, Australian and Asian models)  
The supplied power cord is connected here. The  
other end of the power cord should be connected to  
a suitable wall outlet.  
q TV/TAPE IN/OUT  
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con-  
necting a TV or recorder with an analog audio input  
and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).  
See pages 17-39 for connection information.  
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Remote Controller  
Installing the Batteries  
Aiming the Remote Controller  
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s  
remote control sensor, as shown below.  
To open the battery compartment, press  
the small lever and remove the cover.  
1
Remote control sensor  
AV receiver  
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)  
30° off center  
(Left/Right/Up/Down)  
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)  
in accordance with the polarity diagram  
inside the battery compartment.  
2
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-  
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in  
mind when installing.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in  
the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-  
ler may not work reliably.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-  
ently, thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV  
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass  
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.  
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote con-  
trol sensor.  
Replace the cover and push it shut.  
3
• When the remote control codes have been registered  
and you want to operate another component  
(page 110), or when you want to operate an Onkyo  
component without uconnection, point the remote  
controller at the other component to use it.  
• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with  
Notes:  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try  
replacing the batteries.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from  
leakage or corrosion.  
uconnection or an  
-compatible compo-  
nent connected via HDMI (pages 112, 113), point the  
remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control  
sensor.  
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-  
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
Controlling the AV Receiver  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]  
button to select Receiver mode.  
You can also use the remote controller to control your  
DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components.  
See page 110 for more details.  
a STANDBY button (40)  
Sets the AV receiver to Standby.  
Turns on the AV receiver.  
c ACTIVITIES buttons (59, 120)  
Used with the MACRO function.  
a
d REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
(56, 112 to 118)  
b
c
j
3
Selects the remote controller modes and the input  
sources.  
e SP LAYOUT button (58)  
This button is used to change Front High speakers  
and Front Wide speakers and Surround Back speak-  
ers.  
d
*1  
k
l
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to select and adjust settings.  
g SETUP button  
4
m
Used to change settings.  
e
f
g
h LISTENING MODE buttons (69)  
Used to select the listening modes.  
1
i DIMMER button (57)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
n
o
j DISPLAY button (57)  
Displays information about the current input source.  
k MUTING button (58)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
l VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of  
the currently selected remote controller mode.  
h
i
m VIDEO button (43, 90)  
Used to change video settings.  
5
n RETURN button  
Returns to the previous display when changing set-  
tings.  
p
2
o AUDIO button (99)  
Used to change audio settings.  
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”  
(page 96), this button is disabled.  
p SLEEP button (58)  
Used with the Sleep function.  
*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without  
changing the current input source, press the [MODE] button and  
within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button.  
Then, with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control  
the component corresponding to the button you pressed.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
Controlling the tuner  
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER]  
(or [RECEIVER]) button.  
You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] but-  
ton repeatedly.  
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons  
Used to tune into radio stations.  
2 D.TUN button (61)  
(TUNER remote mode only)  
Selects the Direct tuning mode.  
3 DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the band, frequency,  
preset number, and so on.  
4 CH +/– button (62)  
Used to select radio presets.  
5 Number buttons (61, 62)  
Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct  
tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly.  
Note:  
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ucan also  
be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 118).  
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About Home Theater  
Enjoying Home Theater  
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your  
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With  
analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.  
You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).  
Front left and right speakers  
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a  
solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the lis-  
tener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so  
as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.  
Front high left and right speakers  
Front wide left and right speakers  
These speakers are necessary to enjoy  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expan-  
sion™, etc. They enhance significantly the  
spatial experience. Position them at the  
outside of the front left and right speakers.  
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height,  
Although it is acceptable to place left and  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, etc.  
right at an angle slightly wider than the  
They enhance significantly the spatial experience.  
front left and right speakers.  
Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left and  
right speakers (and as high as possible). Although it is acceptable  
to place left and right at an angle slightly wider than the front left  
and right speakers.  
Center speaker  
This speaker enhances the front  
left and right speakers, making  
sound movements distinct and  
providing a full sound image. In  
movies it’s used mainly for dialog.  
Position it close to your TV facing  
forward at about ear level, or at  
the same height as the front left  
and right speakers.  
Surround back left and right speakers  
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital  
EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround  
Subwoofer  
EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound  
The subwoofer handles the bass  
and improve sound localization behind the listener.  
sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency  
Position them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60  
Effects) channel. The volume and  
to 100 cm) above ear level.  
quality of the bass output from your  
subwoofer will depend on its position,  
the shape of your listening room, and  
your listening position. In general, a  
good bass sound can be obtained by  
installing the subwoofer in a front cor-  
ner, or at one-third the width of the  
wall, as shown.  
Surround left and right speakers  
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add  
realistic ambience.  
Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2  
to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equi-  
distant from the listener.  
Tip: To find the best position for your  
subwoofer, while playing a movie or  
some music with good bass, experi-  
ment by placing your subwoofer at  
various positions within the room, and  
choose the one that provides the most  
satisfying results.  
Corner  
position  
1/3 of wall  
position  
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Connecting the AV receiver  
Connecting Your Speakers  
Speaker Configuration  
For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.  
The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.  
Number of speakers:  
Front left  
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
7
8
8
9
9
9
10  
11  
Front right  
Center  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Surround back*  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
Front high left  
Front high right  
Front wide right  
*
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.  
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.  
To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically  
(see page 50) or manually (see page 80).  
Note:  
Front high, surround back and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time.  
(North American, Taiwan, Australian and Asian mod-  
els)  
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter-  
minal before inserting the banana plug.  
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center  
hole of the speaker terminal.  
Attaching the Speaker Labels  
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all  
red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are all black).  
Speaker  
Color  
White  
Red  
Front left  
Front right  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer  
Center  
Green  
Blue  
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE  
OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on your powered sub-  
woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and  
you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE  
OUT: SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp.  
You can connect the powered subwoofer with two PRE-  
OUT: SUBWOOFER jacks respectively.  
The same signal is output from each jack.  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Surround back left, Zone 2 left  
Surround back right, Zone 2 right  
Front high left  
Gray  
Brown  
Tan  
White  
Red  
Front high right  
Front wide left  
Front wide right  
White  
Red  
Powered  
subwoofer  
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded  
and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of  
each speaker cable in accordance with the above table.  
Then all you need to do is to match the color of each  
label to the corresponding speaker terminal.  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Using Dipole Speakers  
Speaker Connection Precautions  
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and  
right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole  
speakers output the same sound in two directions.  
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them  
to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround  
left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so  
that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the  
surround back left and right and front high left and right  
and front wide left and right dipole speakers should be  
positioned so that their arrows point toward each other,  
as shown.  
Read the following before connecting your speakers:  
You can connect speakers with an impedance of  
between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the  
connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6  
ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance  
to “4ohms” (see page 47). If you use speakers with a  
lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high vol-  
ume levels for a long period of time, the built-in pro-  
tection circuit may be activated.  
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before  
making any connections.  
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other  
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive  
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega-  
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way  
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound  
unnatural.  
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may  
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.  
• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two  
surround speakers to the SURR L/R terminals. Do not  
connect them to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R,  
FRONT WIDE L/R, or FRONT HIGH L/R terminals.  
Normal speakers  
10  
Dipole speakers  
10  
9
9
1
TV/screen  
TV/screen  
1
2
3
4
11  
5
2
3
4
12  
11  
12  
5
6
6
7
8
7
8
• Be careful not to short the  
positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the AV  
receiver.  
• Make sure the metal core of  
the wire does not have contact  
with the AV receiver’s rear  
panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.  
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.  
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.  
1. Subwoofer  
8. Surround back right  
speaker  
9. Front high left speaker  
10.Front high right speaker  
11.Front wide left speaker  
12.Front wide right speaker  
2. Front left speaker  
3. Center speaker  
4. Front right speaker  
5. Surround left speaker  
6. Surround right speaker  
7. Surround back left  
speaker  
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Connecting the Speaker Cables  
1/2" to 5/8"  
(12 to 15 mm)  
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to  
15 mm) of insulation  
from the ends of the  
speaker cables, and  
twist the bare wires  
tightly, as shown.  
1
Fully insert the bare  
wires.  
3
4
Screw the terminal tight.  
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one  
surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L terminals.  
Front high  
right   
speaker  
Front wide  
right  
speaker  
Front wide  
left  
speaker  
Front high  
left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Center  
speaker  
Surround  
right  
speaker  
Surround  
back right  
speaker  
Surround  
back left  
speaker  
Surround  
left  
speaker  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Bi-amping Speaker Hookup  
Bi-amping the Front Speakers  
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R termi-  
nal posts can be used with front speakers and surround  
back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide sepa-  
rate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers  
that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and  
treble performance.  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)  
1
terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) Woofer  
(low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s  
FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right  
speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.  
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to  
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.  
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con-  
nect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts connect to  
the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2  
2
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos-  
itive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the  
AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2 R negative  
(–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–)  
Tweeter (high) terminal.  
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections  
shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must  
set the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to  
enable biamping (see page 47).  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)  
3
terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) Woofer  
(low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s  
FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left  
speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.  
Important:  
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure  
to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’  
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.  
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support  
bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2  
4
L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s posi-  
tive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the  
AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L negative  
(–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–)  
Tweeter (high) terminal.  
Tweeter (high)  
Tweeter (high)  
Woofer (low)  
Left speaker  
Woofer (low)  
Right speaker  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead (see page 22).  
Connecting Antenna  
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect  
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.  
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without  
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna  
to use the tuner.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
AM ANTENNA push terminals  
FM ANTENNA jack  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM antenna push termi-  
nals, as shown.  
2
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around.)  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
1
(North American and Taiwan models)  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
(European, Australian and Asian models)  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll  
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust  
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll  
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust  
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from  
your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power  
cords.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-  
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 22).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution:  
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when  
using thumbtacks.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied  
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used  
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an  
attic or loft.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside  
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-  
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.  
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-  
ards.  
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-  
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as  
shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
To AV receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
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AV Connection Color Coding  
About AV Connections  
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,  
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan-  
nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use  
white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out-  
puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to  
connect composite video inputs and outputs.  
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals  
supplied with your other AV components.  
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed  
and double-checked all AV connections.  
Optical Digital Jacks  
Analog audio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type  
covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and  
close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.  
Composite video  
(Yellow)  
(Yellow)  
Right!  
Caution:  
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight  
when inserting and removing.  
• Push plugs in all the way to make  
good connections (loose connec-  
tions can cause noise or malfunc-  
tions).  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio and video cables away from  
power cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
AV Cables & Jacks  
Video / Audio  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-  
dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and  
offer the best picture and sound quality.  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Video  
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and  
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best  
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their  
component video sockets slightly differently).  
Y
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
Component  
video cable  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and  
provides better picture quality than composite video.  
S-Video cable  
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,  
and other video equipment.  
Composite  
video cable  
V
Audio  
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).  
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.  
OPTICAL  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).  
The audio quality is the same as for optical.  
Coaxial digital  
audio cable  
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com-  
mon connection format for analog audio, and can be  
found on virtually all AV components.  
L
Analog audio  
cable (RCA)  
R
This cable carries analog audio.  
Stereo mini  
plug cable  
The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—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/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until  
now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable  
can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital  
audio, and multichannel PCM).  
*1  
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , so TVs and displays  
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and  
displays, resulting in no picture.)  
*2,  
The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) so only HDCP-compatible components  
can display the picture.  
The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:  
x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby  
Digital Plus, DSD, and Multichannel PCM  
Supported Audio Formats  
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)  
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)  
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-  
HD Master Audio)  
Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.  
Onkyo  
components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over  
HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, opera-  
tion with components other than  
-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.  
• Set “HDMI Control (RIHD)” to “On” (page 97).  
• See “Controlling a TV” (page 112) and “Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder” (page 113) for operation.  
Notes:  
• Do not connect the  
-compatible component more than the following number to the HDMI input terminal so  
that the linked operations work properly.  
a. DVD/BD player is up to three.  
b. DVD/BD recorder is up to three.  
c. Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four.  
• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI.  
• When the  
-compatible component more than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are  
not guaranteed.  
About Copyright Protection  
*2  
The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , a copy-protection system for digital  
video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.  
*3  
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG in 1999.  
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to  
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.  
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open  
industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and  
digital displays.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Making HDMI Connections  
Step 1:  
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projec-  
tor, and so on.  
Step 2:  
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 44).  
Video Signals  
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV.  
Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output. See “Video Con-  
nection Formats” on page 26 for more information.  
Audio Signals  
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV  
receiver. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see  
page 96).  
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:  
Hint!  
Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (see page 97) for an  
-compatible TV.  
Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (see page 96) when the TV is not compatible with  
or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.  
•Set your DVD/BD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.  
DVD/BD player  
HDMI  
IN  
HDMI  
OUT  
TV  
HDMI  
HDMI  
IN 1  
(DVD/BD)  
HDMI OUT  
HD camcorder, etc  
Notes:  
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can  
be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need  
to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In  
addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed.  
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be  
seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV  
power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound  
may be cut off.  
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 96) to hear from your TV’s speakers, if you control the  
AV receiver volume, the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. The TV Control” is set to On”  
to hear from speakers of  
-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speak-  
ers will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound,  
change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.  
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the  
picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected  
component’s instruction manual for details.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting Both Audio & Video  
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD/BD player and other AV components to the AV receiver,  
you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV  
receiver.  
: Signal Flow  
Video  
Audio  
Video  
Audio  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
DVD/BD player, etc.  
Speakers  
(see page 19 for connection information)  
Which Connections Should I Use?  
The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format  
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.  
Video Connection Formats  
Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats:  
composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.  
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver-  
sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output).  
It is also recommended that you press the [VCR/DVR] and [RETURN] buttons on the AV receiver at the same  
time. Select “Skip” in the “VideoProcessor” setting on the display. To reset back to the original setting, press the  
same button at the same time.  
Video input signals flow through the AV receiver  
as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and  
component video sources all being upconverted  
for the HDMI output.  
The composite video, S-Video, and component  
video outputs pass through their respective input  
signals as they are.  
DVD/BD player, etc.  
Video Signal Flow Chart  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
HDMI  
IN  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
Component  
HDMI  
S-Video  
Composite  
TV, projector, etc.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Signal Selection  
If signals are present at more than one input, the  
inputs will be selected automatically in the fol-  
lowing order of priority: HDMI, component  
video, S-Video and composite video.  
DVD player, etc.  
Signal Selection Example  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
HDMI  
However, for component video only, regardless  
of whether a component video signal is actually  
present, if a component video input is assigned to  
the input selector, that component video input  
will be selected. And if no component video  
input is assigned to the input selector, this will be  
interpreted as no component video signal being  
present.  
IN  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
Component  
HDMI  
S-Video  
Composite  
In the Signal Selection Example shown on the  
right, video signals are present at both the S-  
video and composite video inputs, however, the  
S-video signal is automatically selected as the  
source and video is output by the S-Video and  
HDMI outputs.  
TV, projector, etc.  
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the  
composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver’s  
display when changing settings.  
Audio Connection Formats  
DVD/BD player, etc.  
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV  
receiver by using any of the following audio con-  
nection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or  
HDMI.  
Audio Signal Flow Chart  
Analog  
Optical  
Coaxial  
HDMI  
HDMI  
When choosing a connection format, bear in  
mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital  
input signals for analog line outputs and vice  
versa. For example, audio signals connected to  
an optical or coaxial digital input are not output  
by the analog TV/TAPE OUT.  
IN  
AV receiver  
Analog  
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting  
(see page 96).  
TV, projector, etc.  
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority:  
HDMI, digital, analog.  
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Connecting a TV or Projector  
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 24 for HDMI connection information.  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your TV (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and  
,
b
c
a
b
or and .)  
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
TV, projector, etc.  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
MONITOR OUT S  
Component video input  
S-Video input  
A
B
C
a
MONITOR OUT V  
Composite video input  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
TV/TAPE IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)  
b
c
A
C
b
c
B
a
TV, projector,  
etc.  
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
When you use connection  
or , you need to assign the digital audio input (see page 46).  
b
c
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver  
to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 30 and  
32).  
Hint!  
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Connecting a DVD Player  
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 24 for HDMI connection information.  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your DVD player or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and  
,
b
c
a
b
or and .)  
a
c
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the  
main left and right outputs for connection  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
DVD player  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD/BD)  
DVD/BD IN S  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
A
B
C
a
DVD/BD IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
DVD/BD IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)  
b
c
A
b
c
C
B
a
L
R
DVD player  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
When you use connection , you need to assign the digital audio input (see page 46).  
c
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback  
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV  
receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and  
b
c
a
b
a
.)  
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVD recorder  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
VCR/DVR IN S  
A
B
C
a
VCR/DVR IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
VCR/DVR IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)  
b
c
.
A
b
c
C
B
a
L
R
VCR or DVD  
recorder  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
When you use connection , you need to assign the  
When you use connection , you need to assign  
c
A
digital audio input (see page 46).  
the component video input (see page 45).  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( or ), and then make the connection. The  
A
B
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  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVD recorder  
S-Video input  
VCR/DVR OUT S  
VCR/DVR OUT V  
VCR/DVR OUT L/R  
A
B
a
Composite video input  
Analog audio L/R input  
B
A
a
L
R
VCR or DVD  
recorder  
AUDIO  
IN  
S VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
Notes:  
• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.  
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV  
receiver, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See  
the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.  
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your  
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.  
Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is  
connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—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  
via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches the video source (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and  
,
b
c
a
b
or and .)  
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Video source  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
CBL/SAT IN S  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
A
B
C
a
CBL/SAT IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
CBL/SAT IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)  
b
c
A
b
c
C
B
a
L
R
Satellite, cable,  
set-top box, etc.  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
When you use connection , you need to assign the digital audio input (see page 46).  
c
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Game Console  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your game console (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
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 game console ( or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your game console or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and .)  
b
a
b
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
GAME IN S  
Signal flow  
Game console  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
A
B
C
a
GAME IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital optical output  
GAME IN L/R  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)  
b
A
C
B
b
a
Game Console  
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
When you use connection , you need to assign  
A
the component video input (see page 45).  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Make the connection  
.
A
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Camcorder etc.  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital optical output  
AUX INPUT VIDEO  
AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R  
AUX INPUT DIGITAL  
A
a
b
AUX INPUT  
DIGITAL  
AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
AUX INPUT  
L
AUDIO  
R
a
b
A
VIDEO  
OUT  
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Camcorder etc.  
Connecting a Portable Audio player  
Step 1: Make the audio connection  
.
a
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Portable Audio Player  
AUX INPUT PORTABLE  
Analog audio Line output  
Portable  
Audio Player  
AUX INPUT  
PORTABLE  
AUDIO LINE OUT  
a
Note:  
When it is connected at the same time as AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R terminal, the input of PORTABLE is given priority  
to and outputted.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—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  
a
b
c
a
phono preamp.  
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and  
b
c
a
, or and .)  
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
CD or turntable  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
CD IN L/R  
a
b
c
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)  
IN 2  
b
IN  
L
(VCR/DVR)  
COAXIAL  
L
IN  
R
R
a
L
When you use  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CD  
connection , you  
b
R
OPTICAL  
need to assign the  
digital audio input  
(see page 46).  
IN 2  
(CD)  
CD  
a
c
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
CD player  
Turntable (MM) with  
built-in phono preamp  
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in  
The AV receiver’s PHONO IN is designed for use with a mov-  
ing magnet (MM) type cartridge.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s PHONO  
IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turntable.  
Notes:  
• If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV  
receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the  
ground wire may produce an audible hum.  
If this happens, disconnect it.  
• If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge,  
you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC  
transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or trans-  
former, and connect that to the AV receiver’s PHONO IN L/R  
jacks.  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
L
You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable  
with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s man-  
ual for details.  
R
Turntable (MM) with no  
phono preamp built-in  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches the recorder (  
,
or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and  
.
a
b
a
c
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder  
TV/TAPE IN L/R  
TV/TAPE OUT L/R  
Analog audio L/R output  
Analog audio L/R input  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
b
c
IN  
a
b
COAXIAL  
L
IN 3  
(CBL/SAT)  
R
TV/TAPE  
c
OPTICAL  
a
IN 1  
(GAME)  
L
R
TV/TAPE  
L
R
L
R
When you use connection  
or  
b
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
, you need to assign the digital  
c
Cassette, CDR, MD, or  
audio input (see page 46).  
DAT recorder  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Power Amplifier  
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT  
jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it  
to this AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER jack. You can connect the powered subwoofer with two PREOUT:  
SUBWOOFER jacks respectively. The same signal is output from each jack.  
Power amplifier  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1. Front left speaker  
2. Center speaker  
3. Front right speaker  
4. Surround left speaker  
5. Surround right speaker  
6. Surround back/Front wide/Front high left speaker*  
7. Surround back/Front wide/Front high right speaker*  
Powered subwoofer  
See “Connecting a Powered  
Subwoofer” on page 17 for more  
information.  
Note:  
*
Select audio channels that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” (see page 80). Specify “None” for the channel that  
you don’t want to output.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting an RI Dock  
If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:  
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the  
AV receiver’s TV/TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-  
A2 hookup shown below.)  
Not all iPod models output video. For information  
about which iPod models are supported by the RI  
Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual.  
IN  
L
If Your iPod Supports Video:  
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the  
AV receiver’s GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks,  
and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s  
GAME IN V or VCR/DVR IN V jack. (Onkyo DS-  
A2 hookup shown below.)  
R
TV/TAPE  
GAME  
VCR/DVR  
V
V
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
L
R
R
GAME  
VCR/DVR  
Connect one or the  
other  
If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock  
Connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s  
GAME IN S or VCR/DVR IN S jack.  
Notes:  
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see  
page 110).  
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an ucable (see page 39).  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 49).  
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.  
Connecting a Dock with the Universal Port Connector  
Note:  
When UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.  
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued  
Connecting Onkyo uComponents  
IN  
L
R
Step 1:  
CD  
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected  
to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (con-  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
IN  
L
nection in the hookup examples) (see pages 28 to  
a
R
36, 38).  
DVD/BD  
Step 2:  
Make the uconnection (see illustration right).  
e.g., CD player  
e.g., DVD player  
Step 3:  
R
L
If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock, change the  
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
Input Display (see page 49).  
With u(Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-  
R
L
ing special functions:  
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
Auto Power On/Standby  
When you start playback on a component connected  
via u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will auto-  
matically turn on and select that component as the  
input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set  
to Standby, all components connected via uwill  
also go on Standby.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of  
your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary  
power surge that might interfere with other electrical  
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,  
plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.  
• (European, Australian and Asian models)  
Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied  
with the AV receiver. The supplied power cord is  
designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and  
should not be used with any other equipment.  
• (European, Australian and Asian models)  
Never disconnect the power cord from the AV  
receiver while the other end is still plugged into a  
wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock.  
Always disconnect the power cord from the wall out-  
let first, and then the AV receiver.  
Direct Change  
When playback is started on a component connected  
via u, the AV receiver automatically selects that  
component as the input source.  
Remote Control  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to  
control your other u-capable Onkyo components,  
pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s  
remote control sensor instead of the component. You  
must enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(see page 111).  
Notes:  
• Use only ucables for uconnections. ucables  
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).  
• Some components have two ujacks. You can con-  
nect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for  
connecting additional u-capable components.  
• Connect only Onkyo components to ujacks. Con-  
necting other manufacturer’s components may cause a  
malfunction.  
Step 1: (European, Australian and Asian  
models)  
Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’s  
AC INLET.  
• Some components may not support all ufunctions.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo  
components.  
To AC wall outlet  
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change ufunctions do not work.  
Step 2:  
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
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Turning On the AV receiver  
STANDBY  
ON  
ON/STANDBY  
STANDBY indicator  
RECEIVER  
Turning On and Standby  
On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the  
[ON] button.  
or  
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.  
Pressing the remote controller’s [ON] button again will turn on any components  
connected via u.  
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote  
controller’s [STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent  
any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume  
before you turn it off.  
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps  
To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the  
very first time. These settings only need to be made once.  
Run MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup—this is  
essential!  
®
See “Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup” on  
page 50.  
Have you connected a component to an HDMI input,  
component video input, or digital audio input?  
If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 44, “Component Video  
respectively.  
HDMI  
OUT  
IN  
Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,  
or RI Dock?  
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 49.  
MD recorder, CD recorder,  
RI Dock  
TV/TAPE  
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First Time Setup  
In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the  
same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your  
Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.  
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. There’s no need to change this  
setting if your TV is connected to the composite video or S-video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
Selecting the Language used for the  
onscreen setup menus  
3
tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
This setting determines the language used for the  
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,  
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Chinese.  
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.  
6–2. OSD Setup  
Immediate Display  
Display Position  
TV Format  
On  
Bottom  
Auto  
Language  
English  
RECEIVER  
(European, Australian and Asian  
models)  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “Language”, and  
then use the Left and Right [e]/  
[r] buttons to select:  
qwer  
4
ENTER  
SETUP  
English, Deutsch, Français, Español,  
Italiano, Nederlands, Svenska, 中文  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
Menu  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
5
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
9. Lock Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
Note:  
tons to select “6. Miscella-  
neous”, and then press [ENTER].  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Using the Display to change the  
settings  
The settings of the AV receiver can be changed using the  
Display.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
1
RECEIVER  
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu item appears on the  
display.  
qwer  
ENTER  
SETUP  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
The submenu item appears on the  
display.  
2
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus  
tons to select item and then  
press [ENTER].  
Carry out the settings for the AV receiver by using the  
Onscreen Setup Menu.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
Press the [SETUP] button to close the  
menu.  
Press the [RETURN] button to return to  
the previous menu.  
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
Menu  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
Onscreen Setup Menus and Display  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
9. Lock Setup  
As each item in the Onscreen Setup Menus is selected,  
the selected items will be displayed one by one.  
Onscreen Setup Menus  
Tip:  
Menu  
On several functions, the explanation  
will be displayed under the screen.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
9. Lock Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
tons to select item and then  
press [ENTER].  
The submenu appears.  
Display  
Press the [SETUP] button to close the  
menu.  
Press the [RETURN] button to return to  
the previous menu.  
Note:  
®
During Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup, messages, etc., that are displayed on the  
TV screen will appear in the Display.  
Note:  
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is  
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to  
the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV  
receiver’s display when changing settings.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
Monitor Out Setup  
4
buttons to select:  
Through:  
Select this to pass video through the  
AV receiver at the same resolution  
and with no conversion.  
Auto:  
Select this to have the AV receiver  
automatically convert video at reso-  
lutions not supported by your TV.  
RECEIVER  
480p (480p/576p):  
qwer  
Select this for 480p or 576p output  
and video conversion as necessary.  
ENTER  
SETUP  
720p:  
Select this for 720p output and  
video conversion as necessary.  
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI  
OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and  
have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as  
necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV.  
1080i:  
Select this for 1080i output and  
video conversion as necessary.  
1080p:  
Select this for 1080p output and  
video conversion as necessary.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
Tip:  
The “Resolution” setting can also be set  
using the [VIDEO] button on the  
remote controller.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
tons to select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
The “Input/Output Assign” menu  
appears.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Audio Input  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
3
tons to select “1. Monitor Out”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
The “Monitor Out” menu appears.  
1–1. Monitor Out  
Resolution  
Through  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select an input selector,  
and use the Left and Right [e]/  
[r] buttons to select:  
Video Input Setup  
4
HDMI Input Setup  
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you  
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,  
if you connect your DVD/BD player to HDMI IN 1, you  
must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD/BD input selector.  
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver with an  
HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver so that  
composite video, S-Video, and component video sources  
are upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. You can  
set this for each input selector by selecting the “- - - - -”  
option.  
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4,  
HDMI5:  
Select the HDMI IN to which  
the video component has  
been connected.  
- - - - -: Output composite video,  
S-Video, and component  
video sources from the HDMI  
OUT. The video output signal  
from the HDMI OUT is the  
one configured in “Compo-  
nent Video Setup” (see  
page 45).  
Composite video, S-Video,  
component video  
HDMI  
IN  
• “AUX” is used only for input from  
the front panel jacks.  
• Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to  
more than one input selector. When  
HDMI IN have already been  
assigned, you must set first any  
unused input selectors to “- - - - -” or  
you will be unable to assign HDMI  
IN to input selector.  
OUT  
Composite video, S-Video,  
component video  
HDMI  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
1
2
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The “Input/Output Assign” menu  
appears.  
Notes:  
• If no video component is connected to HDMI OUT  
(even if the HDMI input is assigned), the AV receiver  
selects the video source based on the setting of  
Component Video Input.  
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector, the  
AV receiver will select audio from HDMI IN as a pri-  
ority.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Audio Input  
• The TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is  
fixed at the “- - - - -” option.  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
• Do not assign the component connected with the  
HDMI input to the TV/TAPE selector when you set  
“TV Control” setting to “On” (see page 97).  
Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics  
Control) operation is not guaranteed.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “2. HDMI Input”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
3
The “HDMI Input” menu appears.  
1–2. HDMI Input  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
HDMI1  
HDMI2  
HDMI3  
HDMI4  
FRONT  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
AUX  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Component Video Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select an input selector,  
and then use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to select:  
4
If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must  
assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect  
your DVD/BD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2,  
you should assign it to the DVD/BD input selector.  
IN1: Select if the video component  
is connected to COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO IN 1.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
Default assignment  
IN1  
IN2: Select if the video component  
is connected to COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO IN 2.  
- - - - -: Select if you are using the  
HDMI OUT, rather than the  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT, for the output from  
composite video, S-Video,  
and component video  
- - - - -  
IN2  
- - - - -  
AUX  
- - - - -  
TV/TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
- - - - -  
- - - - - (Fixed)  
- - - - -  
sources.  
PHONO  
PORT  
- - - - -  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
- - - - -  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
1
2
Notes:  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The “Input/Output Assign” menu  
appears.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Audio Input  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “3. Component  
Video Input”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
3
The “Component Video Input” menu  
appears.  
1–3. Component Video Input  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
IN1  
- - - - -  
IN2  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
AUX  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select an input selector,  
and use the Left and Right [e]/  
[r] buttons to select “COAX1”,  
“COAX2”, “COAX3”, “OPT1”,  
“OPT2”, or “- - - - - (analog)”.  
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an  
input selector in “HDMI Input  
Setup” on page 44, the AV receiver  
will select audio from HDMI IN as a  
priority.  
• Press the [ENTER] button when you  
do not use the signal of audio from  
Digital Audio Input Setup  
4
If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you  
must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if  
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack,  
you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By  
default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD/  
BD input selector, although this can be changed.  
Here are the default assignments.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
Default assignment  
COAX1  
COAX2  
COAX3  
OPT1  
FRONT (Fixed)  
- - - - -  
- - - - - (Fixed)  
OPT2  
- - - - -  
the HDMI IN. The “ ” mark is dis-  
*
AUX  
played like “COAX1 ”.  
*
TV/TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
PHONO  
PORT  
• “AUX” is used only for digital input  
from the front panel terminals.  
Examples:  
If you connect your DVD player to the  
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD/BD” to  
“OPT1”.  
If you want to listen to audio from the  
component connected to the OPTICAL  
IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input  
selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to  
“OPT2”.  
If you want to listen to audio from the  
component connected to the  
COAXIAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/  
SAT input selector is selected, set  
“CBL/SAT” to “COAX1”.  
For input selectors that you don’t want  
to assign a digital input jack, set to  
“- - - - - (analog)”.  
- - - - -  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
The “Input/Output Assign” menu  
appears.  
5
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Audio Input  
Notes:  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT  
selector.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “4. Digital Audio  
Input”, and then press [ENTER].  
The “Digital Audio Input” menu  
appears.  
3
1–4. Digital Audio Input  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
COAX 1  
COAX 2  
COAX 3  
OPT 1  
AUX  
FRONT  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “Speaker Imped-  
ance”, and then use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
Speaker Settings  
4
If you change these settings, you must run  
®
Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker  
4ohms: Select if the impedance of any  
speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6.  
Setup again (see page 50).  
If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4  
ohms.  
6ohms: Select if the impedances of all  
speakers are between 6 and  
16 ohms.  
If you’ve connected your front speakers to the FRONT  
L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R terminal posts for  
bi-amping, you must change the “Speakers Type(Front)”  
setting. For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the  
Front Speakers” on page 20.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “Speakers  
Type(Front)”, and then use the  
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
select:  
Notes:  
5
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to  
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.  
• Before you change these settings, turn down the  
volume.  
Normal: Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your front speakers  
normally.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
Bi-Amp: Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your front speakers  
for bi-amped operation.  
Note:  
Powered Zone2 cannot be used if  
“Speakers Type(Front)” is set to  
“Bi-Amp”.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
6
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
tons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].  
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Configuration  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Powered Zone 2  
See “Setting the Powered Zone 2” on page 104.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
3
tons to select “1. Speaker Set-  
tings”, and then press [ENTER].  
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.  
2–1. Speaker Settings  
Speaker Impedance  
Speakers Type(Front)  
Powered Zone2  
6ohms  
Normal  
Not Act  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
TV Format Setup (European,  
Australian and Asian models)  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you  
must specify the TV system used in your area.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
1
Note:  
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
FM/AM Frequency Step Setup  
For FM/AM tuning to work properly, you must specify  
the FM/AM frequency step used in your area. Note that  
when this setting is changed, all radio presets are  
deleted.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
tons to select “6. Miscella-  
neous”, and then press [ENTER].  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
3
tons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].  
tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.  
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
6–2. OSD Setup  
1. Remote ID  
2. Tuner  
3. HDMI  
Immediate Display  
Display Position  
TV Format  
On  
Bottom  
Auto  
Language  
English  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “TV Format”, and  
then use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to select:  
4
Auto: Select this to automatically  
detect the TV system from the  
video input signals.  
NTSC: Select if the TV system in  
your area is NTSC.  
PAL: Select if the TV system in  
your area is PAL.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
GAME TV/TAPE  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
3
tons to select “2. Tuner”, and  
then press [ENTER].  
The “Tuner” menu appears.  
(North American and Taiwan models)  
7–2. Tuner  
FM/AM Frequency Step  
SAT Radio Mode  
200kHz/10kHz  
None  
VCR/DVR  
Press the [TV/TAPE], [GAME] or  
[VCR/DVR] input selector button  
so that “TV/TAPE”, “GAME” or  
“VCR/DVR” appears on the dis-  
play.  
1
(European, Australian and Asian  
models)  
7–2. Tuner  
AM Frequency Step  
9kHz  
or  
or  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
buttons to select:  
4
(North American and Taiwan models)  
200kHz/10kHz:  
Select if 200 kHz/10 kHz steps are  
used in your area.  
50kHz/9kHz:  
Select if 50 kHz/9 kHz steps are  
used in your area.  
Press and hold down the [TV/  
TAPE], [GAME] or [VCR/DVR]  
input selector button (about 3  
seconds) to change the setting.  
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or  
DOCK.  
2
(European, Australian and Asian  
models)  
10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are  
used in your area.  
9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
or  
or  
For the TV/TAPE input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
TV/TAPE MD CDR  
DOCK  
For the GAME input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
GAME DOCK  
Note:  
For the VCR/DVR input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
VCR/DVR DOCK  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
(3 seconds)  
Changing the Input Display  
Notes:  
• DOCK can be selected for the TV/TAPE or GAME or  
VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.  
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before  
using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first  
time (see page 110).  
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/  
OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME IN or  
VCR/DVR IN jacks, for uto work properly, you must  
change this setting.  
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Measurement Positions  
Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction  
and Speaker Setup  
To create a listening environment in your home theater  
that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ takes  
measurements at up to six positions within the listening  
area.  
With the supplied calibrated microphone,  
Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number  
of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass  
management, optimum crossover frequencies to the  
subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary  
listening position.  
Audyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused  
by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical  
problems over the listening area in both the frequency  
and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced  
sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows  
you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, which  
maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any  
volume level (see page 86).  
First measurement point  
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this  
refers to the most central position where one would  
normally sit within the listening environment.  
MultEQ uses the measurements from this position to  
calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the  
optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.  
SecondSixth measurement positions  
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the  
places where the other listeners will sit). You can  
measure up to six positions.  
The following examples show some typical home theater  
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches  
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when  
prompted.  
Before using this function, connect and position all of  
your speakers.  
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio-  
rating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking  
into account human perception and room acoustics.  
Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response  
and surround levels moment-by-moment at any user-  
selected volume setting. The result is bass response,  
tonal balance, and surround impression that remain  
constant despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ  
combines information from incoming source levels  
with actual output sound levels in the room, a prereq-  
uisite for delivering a loudness correction solution.  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with  
Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-balanced sound for  
every listener at any volume level.  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of  
large variations in volume level between television  
programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud  
passages of movies. Dynamic Volume looks at the pre-  
ferred volume setting by the user and then monitors  
how the volume of program material is being per-  
ceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an  
adjustment is needed. Whenever necessary, Dynamic  
Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjust-  
ments to maintain the desired playback volume level  
while optimizing the dynamic range.  
TV  
TV  
: listening area  
: listening position  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic  
Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted  
automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal bal-  
ance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain  
the same whether watching movies, flipping between  
television channels, or changing from stereo to sur-  
round sound content.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
®
Using Audyssey MultEQ  
Turn on the AV receiver and the  
connected TV.  
On the TV, select the input to which the  
AV receiver is connected.  
1
2
ON/STANDBY  
Set the speaker setup micro-  
phone at the Main Listening Posi-  
tion a (page 50), and connect it  
to the SETUP MIC jack.  
The speaker setting menu appears.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speakers Type(Front)  
Powered Zone2  
Not Act  
Speaker setup  
microphone  
If you change these settings, refer to  
step 5 on “Speaker Settings” (page 47)  
or step 4 on “Setting the Powered  
Zone 2” (page 104).  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[ENTER] button.  
3
qwer  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
ENTER  
Please place setup microphone at center of  
listening area at ear height.  
Next  
Notes:  
• If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change the  
“Speaker Impedance” setting before running  
Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup (see page 47).  
• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted  
automatically when Audyssey MultEQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup starts.  
• Room correction and speaker setup cannot be  
performed while a pair of headphones is  
connected.  
• It takes about 30 minutes to complete the room  
correction and speaker setup for six positions.  
Total measurement time varies depending on the  
number of speakers.  
Notes:  
• Before starting Audyssey MultEQ  
Room Correction and Speaker Setup,  
arrange the room and connect the  
speakers as you would for enjoying  
movies. Changes to the room after  
auto setup requires you run the auto  
setup again, as room EQ  
characteristics may have changed.  
• When starting the room correction  
and speaker setup, do not stand  
between the speakers and  
microphone, and avoid obstacles  
blocking the path between speakers  
and microphone. This will produce  
inaccurate results.  
• Position the microphone at ear height  
of a seated listener with the  
• Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone  
during the room correction and speaker setup,  
unless you want to cancel the setup.  
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during  
the room correction and speaker setup.  
• The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV  
that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV  
is connected to the composite video or S-Video  
MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver’s display  
when changing settings.  
microphone tip pointed directly at  
the ceiling using a tripod. Do not  
hold the microphone in your hand  
during measurements as this will  
produce inacurate results.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
When prompted, place the setup  
microphone at the next position,  
and repeat step 5.  
• Make the room as quiet as possible.  
Background noise can disrupt the  
room measurements. Close  
windows, silence cell phones,  
televisions, radios, air conditioners,  
fluorescent lights, home appliances,  
light dimmers, or other devices.  
• Cell phones should be turned off or  
placed away from all audio  
6
7
After the 3rd to the 5th measure-  
ment, the following screen  
appears.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
electronics during the measurement  
process as Radio Frequency  
Interference (RFI) may cause  
measurement disruptions (even if the  
cell phone is not in use).  
Please select [Next], when measuring next position,  
and select [Finish], when ending.  
Next  
Finish(Calculate)  
Press [ENTER].  
4
The room correction and speaker setup  
starts.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select an option, and then  
press [ENTER].  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Next:  
Select “Next” to begin measuring  
the next measurement position.  
After the 6th measurement has been  
taken, the procedure automatically  
proceeds to step 8.  
Do not unplug setup microphone.  
Please keep quiet.  
Now measuring. . .  
Finish(Calculate):  
Test tones are played through each  
speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup runs.  
This process takes a few minutes.  
Please refrain from talking during  
measurements and do not stand  
Select this if you don’t want to  
measure any more listening posi-  
tions and are ready to calculate the  
results, then go to step 8.  
®
When the measurements are  
complete, the following screen  
appears.  
8
between speakers and the microphone.  
The following screen appears.  
5
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Calculating...  
Please place setup microphone at 2nd position at  
ear height.  
Next  
Place the setup microphone at  
the next position (page 50), and  
then press [ENTER].  
Audyssey MultEQ performs more  
measurements. This takes a few  
minutes.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Do not unplug setup microphone.  
Please keep quiet.  
Now measuring. . .  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
set to “Audyssey” and the “Dynamic EQ” (page 86)  
will be set to “On”.  
You can cancel the Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup at any point in this procedure simply by  
disconnecting the setup microphone.  
When the calculations are com-  
plete, the following screen  
appears.  
9
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
-- Review SP Configuration --  
Error Messages  
Subwoofer  
Front  
No  
Full Band  
40Hz  
Center  
While the room correction and speaker setup is in  
progress, one of the following error messages may  
appear:  
Surround  
Front Wide  
Front High  
Surr Back  
Surr Back Ch  
120Hz  
Full Band  
Full Band  
150Hz  
2ch  
Save  
Cancel  
Ambient noise is too high.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select an option, and then  
press [ENTER].  
Ambient noise is too high.  
The options are:  
Save:  
Save the calculated settings and exit  
the room correction and speaker  
setup.  
Retry  
Cancel  
This message appears if the background noise is too  
loud and the measurements cannot be performed  
properly.  
Cancel:  
Cancel the room correction and  
speaker setup.  
Remove the source of the noise and try again.  
Note:  
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately  
before and start set up again.  
Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.  
You can view the calculated settings for  
the speaker configuration, speaker dis-  
tances, and speaker levels by using the  
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons.  
Speaker Detect Error  
This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes”  
means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no  
speaker was detected.  
If you selected “Save”, the results are  
saved, and the following screen  
appears.  
10  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
No  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Saving...  
Retry  
Cancel  
The front speaker has not been detected.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
Disconnect the speaker setup  
microphone.  
11  
FL  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
FR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
No  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
SL  
SR  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
Yes  
Yes  
---  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Yes  
---  
Retry  
Cancel  
Please, unplug setup microphone.  
One of the front speakers has not been detected.  
Notes:  
• When the room correction and speaker setup is  
complete, the “Equalizer Settings” (page 82) will be  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
---  
---  
No  
Yes  
---  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
Yes  
No  
---  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
---  
Yes  
---  
Yes  
---  
Retry  
Retry  
Cancel  
Cancel  
One of the front wide speakers has not been  
detected.  
The front wide speakers have been detected but the  
surround speakers haven’t.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
---  
---  
---  
No  
---  
---  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
Retry  
Retry  
Cancel  
Cancel  
One of the front high speakers has not been detected.  
The right surround back speaker has been detected  
but the left surround back speaker hasn’t.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
---  
Retry  
Cancel  
Retry  
Cancel  
One of the surround speakers has not been detected.  
The left surround back speaker has been detected but  
the surround speaker hasn’t.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
SL  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
No  
No  
---  
FR  
SR  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
---  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Error  
Yes  
---  
FR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
---  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
SL  
SR  
Yes  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
---  
Yes  
Yes  
Retry  
Cancel  
The surround back speakers have been detected but  
the surround speakers haven’t.  
Retry  
Cancel  
The speaker type detected does not match what was  
expected. The speaker may be incorrect type or bro-  
ken. Please check that it is the correct speaker type.  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Speaker Detect Error  
FL  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
FR  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
---  
SL  
SR  
FWL  
FHL  
SBL  
C
No  
Yes  
---  
FWR  
FHR  
SBR  
SW  
Yes  
---  
Retry  
Cancel  
The front high speakers have been detected but the  
surround speakers haven’t.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Speaker Matching Error!  
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during  
the room correction and speaker setup, follow the  
directions on pages 80–82.  
Speaker Matching Error!  
Notes:  
• Please note that THX recommends any THX main  
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your  
speakers using Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction  
®
Retry  
Cancel  
and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that  
any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz (THX) crossover  
(see page 80).  
• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of  
subwoofers and the interaction with the room, THX  
recommends setting the level and the distance of the  
subwoofer manually.  
• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may  
notice irregular results when setting the level and/or  
distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX  
recommends setting them manually.  
The number of speakers detected on the second mea-  
surement and later was different to the number  
detected on the first measurement.  
Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are  
connected property.  
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.  
Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.  
Writing Error!  
MultEQ: Auto Setup  
Using a Powered Subwoofer  
Writing Error!  
If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very  
low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be  
detected by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup.  
Retry  
Cancel  
If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review SP  
Configuration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s  
volume to the half-way point, set it to its highest  
crossover frequency, and then try running  
Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup  
again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the  
sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an  
appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-  
pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your  
subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.  
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 room correction and speaker setup.  
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Basic Operations  
Selecting the Input Source  
This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
MASTER VOLUME  
RECEIVER  
VOL q/w  
Input selector buttons  
Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input  
source.  
1
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
To select the input source with the remote controller, press the  
[RECEIVER] button, and then press the INPUT SELECTOR but-  
tons.  
or  
Start playback on the source component.  
2
3
When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you’ll need  
to select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT,  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT.  
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.  
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the  
remote controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.  
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
The volume can be set to –QdB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative dis-  
play).  
or  
The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume  
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume  
Setup” on page 93.  
Select a listening mode and enjoy!  
See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 69.  
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Note:  
–, +, TONE  
DIMMER  
To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the  
Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode.  
Displaying Source Information  
You can display various information about the current  
input source as follows.  
Remote  
controller  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [DISPLAY]  
DISPLAY  
button repeatedly to cycle  
through the available informa-  
tion.  
DISPLAY  
MUTING  
Press  
[RECEIVER]  
first.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [DISPLAY] button.  
SP LAYOUT  
DIMMER  
The following information can typically be displayed for  
input sources.  
Input source  
SLEEP  
Listening  
mode  
Signal format*  
Sampling  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
frequency  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,  
except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening  
mode is selected.  
Input Signal  
Resolution  
Output  
Resolution  
Press the [TONE] button repeat-  
edly to select either “Bass” or  
“Treble”.  
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*
If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed.  
If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed.  
If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and  
the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input sig-  
nals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of  
channels, and sampling frequency is displayed.  
AV receiver  
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previ-  
ously displayed information reappears.  
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to  
adjust.  
Setting the Display Brightness  
2
AV receiver  
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s dis-  
play.  
Tip:  
Remote  
controller  
This procedure can also be performed  
on the remote controller by using  
[AUDIO] button (see page 99).  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [DIMMER]  
button repeatedly to select: dim,  
dimmer, or normal brightness.  
Alternatively, you can use the AV  
receiver’s [DIMMER] button (North  
American and Taiwan models).  
Bass  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the  
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
Treble  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by  
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
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Muting the AV Receiver  
Selecting Speaker Layout  
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.  
You can select the priority of the use of Front High  
speakers, Front Wide speakers, or SurrBack speakers.  
Remote  
controller  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [MUTING] but-  
Remote  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [SP LAYOUT]  
button repeatedly to select:  
FrontHigh, FrontWide, or Sur-  
roundBack.  
controller  
ton.  
The output is muted and the MUTING  
indicator flashes on the display, as  
shown.  
FrontHigh:  
The sound from front high speakers  
is output by priority.  
FrontWide:  
To unmute the AV receiver, press the  
[MUTING] button again, or adjust the  
volume.  
the AV receiver is set to Standby.  
The sound from front wide speakers  
is output by priority.  
SurroundBack:  
speakers is output by priority.  
Tip:  
Notes:  
You can specify how much the output is muted with the  
“Muting Level” setting (page 93).  
• If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to  
“Bi-Amp” (page 47), or Powered Zone 2 is being used  
(page 104), this setting cannot be selected.  
• When the listening mode that doesn’t correspond to  
the switch of the speakers is used, the setting cannot  
be selected.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn  
off automatically after a specified period.  
Remote  
controller  
Using Headphones  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [SLEEP] but-  
ton repeatedly to select the  
required sleep time.  
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch  
phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack for pri-  
vate listening, as shown.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been  
set. The specified sleep time appears on  
the display for about five seconds, then  
the previous display reappears.  
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP]  
button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
Notes:  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES  
jack, the Headphone indicator and speaker/channel  
indicator FL, FR lights up. (The Powered Zone 2  
speakers are not turned off.)  
To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps,  
press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the  
[SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed,  
you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.  
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,  
Mono, Direct, Pure Audio or DTS Surround Sensation.  
• Listening mode automatically changes into DTS sur-  
round sensation when you connect a pair of head-  
phones while DTS surround sensation mode is  
currently selected.  
• The following listening modes can be used with head-  
phones (the listening modes available also depend on  
the currently selected input source): Stereo, Direct,  
Pure Audio, Mono and DTS Surround Sensation.  
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Basic Operations—Continued  
Using Easy Macros  
MY MUSIC (default):  
1. The Onkyo CD player connected  
to the AV receiver is turned on.  
2. The AV receiver is turned on.  
3. The input selector of the AV  
receiver is set to “CD”.  
Using the Easy macro command in the Easy macro  
mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components  
with simple commands by simply pressing one button.  
The default actions are described below. Press the  
ACTIVITIES buttons to start the Easy macro command.  
Once the AV receiver has entered the normal macro  
mode, all of the ACTIVITIES buttons will automatically  
switch to the normal macro mode. In this case, pressing  
the [ALL OFF] button will set only the AV receiver to  
Standby mode.  
4. The player starts playback.  
Note:  
Once you start the Easy macro com-  
mand, you cannot use other ACTIVI-  
TIES buttons during the execution. If  
you want to operate other components  
halfway, press the [ALL OFF] to stop  
and press desired ACTIVITIES button.  
ACTIVITIES  
buttons  
ALL OFF,  
MY MOVIE,  
MY TV,  
Press the [ALL OFF] button.  
1. The connected component stops  
and turns off.  
2
MY MUSIC  
RECEIVER  
2. The AV receiver turns off.  
3. The TV connected to the AV  
*2*3  
receiver turns off (Standby).  
*1. Depending on the start-up time of the DVD/BD player, the AV  
receiver may not activate this playback command. In this case,  
press the Play [1] button on the remote controller.  
*2. When [MY MUSIC] is selected, with the default settings, this  
will not be performed.  
AUDIO  
*3. With some televisions, the power may not be turned off (or enter  
standby).  
Press the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV],  
or [MY MUSIC] button.  
1
MY MOVIE (default):  
1. The TV connected to the AV  
receiver is turned on.  
2. The Onkyo DVD player con-  
nected to the AV receiver is turned  
on.  
3. The AV receiver is turned on.  
4. The input selector of the AV  
receiver is set to “DVD/BD”.  
*1  
5. The player starts playback.  
MY TV (default):  
1. The TV connected to the AV  
receiver is turned on.  
2. The cable set-top box connected to  
the AV receiver is turned on.  
3. The AV receiver is turned on.  
4. The input selector of the AV  
receiver is set to “CBL/SAT”. You  
can enjoy cable TV.  
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Changing Source Component  
Restoring Default  
While holding down the [AUDIO]  
When you want to operate the component that is not  
assigned as the source component, you can assign it as  
the source component.  
1
button, press and hold down the  
[ALL OFF] button until the [ALL  
OFF] button lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
While holding down the REMOTE  
MODE button, press and hold  
down the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV],  
or [MY MUSIC] button (about 3  
seconds).  
The ACTIVITIES buttons that you  
pressed flashes twice, indicating that  
the setting has been established.  
(3 seconds)  
Examples:  
Release the [AUDIO] and [ALL  
OFF] buttons and press the [ALL  
OFF] button again.  
2
When you press the [MY MUSIC] but-  
ton and want to start the Onkyo Cas-  
sette recorder, while holding down  
[TV/TAPE] button, press and hold  
down the [MY MUSIC] button (about  
The [ALL OFF] button flashes twice.  
(3 seconds)  
3 seconds) flashes twice.  
Switching Normal Macro Mode  
You can switch the AV receiver to normal macro mode  
from Easy macro mode, and vice versa. In the normal  
macro mode, you can use macro commands (see  
page 120).  
While holding down the  
[RECEIVER] button, press and  
hold down the ACTIVITIES but-  
tons (about 3 seconds).  
Note:  
Once the AV receiver has entered the  
normal macro mode, all of the ACTIV-  
ITIES buttons will automatically  
switch to the Normal macro mode. In  
this case, pressing the [ALL OFF] but-  
ton will only set the AV receiver to  
Standby mode.  
(3 seconds)  
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Listening to the Radio  
Using the Tuner  
TUNED  
AUTO  
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets  
for quick selection.  
FM STEREO  
TUNING MODE  
Manual Tuning Mode  
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-  
ton so that the AUTO indicator  
disappears from the display.  
1
TUNER  
TUNING  
/
Press and hold the TUNING Up or  
Down [q]/[w] buttons.  
Press the buttons repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
2
Listening to the Radio  
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button to select either AM or FM.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
Each time you press the [TUNER] but-  
ton, the input source changes between  
AM and FM.  
This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200k/10k (or  
50k/9k) Hz steps.  
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.  
Band  
Frequency  
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
Tuning into Radio Stations  
Auto Tuning Mode  
Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-  
ing the appropriate frequency.  
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-  
ton so that the AUTO indicator  
appears on the display.  
Press the [TUNER] button repeat-  
edly to select AM or FM, followed  
by the [D.TUN] button.  
1
1
Remote  
controller  
Press the TUNING Up or Down  
[q]/[w] buttons.  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
2
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
Within 8 seconds, use the num-  
2
ber buttons to enter the fre-  
quency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
AV receiver  
Presetting AM/FM Stations  
To select a preset, use the PRE-  
SET [e]/[r] buttons, or the  
remote controller’s CH [+/–] but-  
ton.  
MEMORY PRESET e/r  
or  
Remote  
controller  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM/FM radio stations as presets.  
or  
Tune into the AM/FM station that  
you want to store as a preset.  
Remote  
controller  
1
You can also use the remote con-  
troller’s number buttons to select  
a preset directly.  
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The preset number flashes.  
2
While the preset number is flash-  
3
Deleting Presets  
ing (about 8 seconds), use the  
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to  
select a preset from 1 through 40.  
MEMORY,TUNING MODE  
Press the [MEMORY] button  
again to store the station or  
channel.  
4
The station or channel is stored and the  
preset number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite AM/FM radio stations.  
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
See the previous section.  
1
2
Note:  
You can name your radio presets for easy identification  
(see page 89). Its name is displayed instead of the band  
and frequency.  
While holding down the [MEM-  
ORY] button, press the [TUNING  
MODE] button.  
Selecting Presets  
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
PRESET e/r  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
RDS Program Types (PTY)  
Using RDS (European models)  
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are  
available.  
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator  
appears.  
Type  
Display  
None  
None  
News reports  
Current affairs  
Information  
Sport  
News  
Affairs  
RDS indicator  
Info  
Sport  
Education  
Educate  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
Varied  
Drama  
Culture  
What is RDS?  
Science and technology  
Varied  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of  
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed  
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-  
able in most European countries. Many FM stations use  
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,  
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,  
news, sport, rock, etc.).  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Middle of the road music  
Light classics  
Serious classics  
Other music  
Weather  
Pop M  
Rock M  
Easy M  
Light M  
Classics  
Other M  
Weather  
Finance  
Children  
Social  
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS informa-  
tion:  
PS (Program Service)  
Finance  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS  
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-  
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for  
3 seconds.  
Children’s programmes  
Social affairs  
Religion  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Phone in  
RT (Radio Text)  
Travel  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text will be shown on the display (see  
page 64).  
Leisure  
Leisure  
Jazz  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies music  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Alarm test  
Country  
Nation M  
Oldies  
PTY (Program Type)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type  
(see page 64).  
Folk M  
Document  
TEST  
TP (Traffic Program)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that  
broadcast traffic information (see page 64).  
Alarm  
Alarm!  
Notes:  
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV  
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the  
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-  
played when unsupported characters are received.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
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When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.  
Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
To start the search, press  
[ENTER].  
3
The AV receiver searches until it finds  
a station of the type you specified, at  
which point it stops briefly before con-  
tinuing with the search.  
When a station you want to listen  
to is found, press [ENTER].  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
4
RT/PTY/TP  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
once.  
Listening to Traffic News (TP)  
The RT information scrolls across the  
display.  
Notes:  
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV  
receiver waits for the RT information.  
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,  
no RT information is available.  
RT/PTY/TP  
ENTER  
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)  
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
three times.  
PRESET e/r  
1
If the current radio station is broadcast-  
ing TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will  
appear on the display, and traffic news  
will be heard as and when it’s broad-  
cast. If “TP” without square brackets  
appears, this means that the station is  
not broadcasting TP.  
RT/PTY/TP  
ENTER  
To locate a station that is broad-  
2
casting TP, press [ENTER].  
The AV receiver searches until it finds  
a station that’s broadcasting TP.  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
You can search for radio stations by type.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
1
2
twice.  
The current program type appears on  
the display.  
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons  
to select the type of program you  
want.  
See the table on page 63.  
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UP-A1 series Dock for iPod  
Operating Notes:  
About the UP-A1 series Dock  
• Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod  
playback to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the  
iPod input source by mistake.  
• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV  
receiver may not be able to select the input source  
properly.  
With the UP-A1 series Dock (sold separately), you can  
easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your  
Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great  
sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller  
to operate your iPod.  
• While your iPod is in the UP-A1 series Dock, its vol-  
ume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod  
models volume control while it’s in the UP-A1 series  
Dock, make sure it’s not set too high before you recon-  
nect your headphones.  
For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo  
iPod adapter  
• The Auto Power On function will not work if you set  
your iPod in the UP-A1 series Dock while it is play-  
ing.  
• When Zone 2 is turned on, you can’t use Auto Power  
On and Direct Change functions.  
Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock  
You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to  
automatically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a  
specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will auto-  
matically be set to the [PORT] selector.  
Dock connector  
Compatible iPod models  
For information about which iPod models are sup-  
ported by the UP-A1 series Dock, see the UP-A1 series  
Dock instruction manual.  
Notes:  
• To use this function, your iPod must be in the UP-A1  
series Dock, and the UP-A1 series Dock must be con-  
nected to the AV receiver.  
Note:  
• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV  
receiver’s volume control to a suitable level.  
• The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup,  
so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first  
song.  
Before using the UP-A1 series Dock, update your iPod  
with the latest software, available from the Apple Web  
site.  
Function Overview  
• When Zone 2 is turned on, you can’t use this function.  
Basic Operation  
Charging Your iPod models Battery  
The UP-A1 series Dock charges your iPod models bat-  
tery while your iPod is in the UP-A1 series Dock and  
connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jacks on the AV  
receiver. While your iPod is seated in the UP-A1 series  
Dock, its battery will be charged when the AV receiver is  
set to “On” or “Standby”.  
Note:  
The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so  
you might not hear the first few seconds of the first song.  
• Auto Power On Function  
If you start iPod playback while the AV receiver is  
on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn  
on and select your iPod as the input source.  
• Direct Change Function  
Note:  
When UP-A1 series Dock that seated iPod is connected,  
the power consumption on standby mode slightly  
increases.  
If you start iPod playback while listening to another  
input source, the AV receiver will automatically  
select your iPod as the input source.  
• Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to  
control basic iPod functions.  
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UP-A1 series Dock for iPod—Continued  
a Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons  
Controlling iPod  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the  
The [PORT] button is preprogrammed with the remote  
control code for controlling a Dock with Universal Port  
connector.  
b Previous [7] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it again to select the  
previous song.  
c Fast Reverse [5] button  
Press and hold to fast reverse.  
d Pause [3] button  
Pauses playback. Press it again to start playback.  
For details on entering a remote control code, see  
page 110.  
e REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat function.  
When Using a Dock with Universal Port connector:  
• Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack.  
• See the Dock’s instruction manual for more informa-  
tion.  
You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as  
the input source.  
f DISPLAY button  
*1  
Select Standard mode or Extended mode .  
g MUTING button (58)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
h ALBUM +/– button  
Selects the next or previous album.  
Press [PORT] button first  
i VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
j PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons  
f
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.  
k RETURN button  
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.  
l Play [1] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically.  
g
h
m Next [6] button  
Selects the next song.  
i
n Fast Forward [4] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
o Stop [2] button  
j
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
a
p RANDOM button  
Used with the shuffle function.  
k
l
*1  
Standard mode  
b
m
Nothing is displayed on your TV and you navigate and  
select your contents by using your iPod’s display.  
Only this mode can playback the video.  
c
d
n
o
Extended mode  
Playlists (artists, albums, songs, and so on) are displayed  
on your TV, and you can navigate and select your music  
while looking at your TV.  
e
p
Notes:  
• In Extended mode, the playback will be continued  
even if the AV receiver is turned off.  
• In Extended mode, you cannot operate your iPod  
directly.  
• In Extended mode, it may take some time to acquire  
the contents.  
Notes:  
• With some iPod models and generations, certain but-  
tons may not work as expected.  
• For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the  
instruction manual.  
• In Extended mode, video contents can not display on  
your TV.  
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Status messages  
PORT Reading  
The AV receiver is checking the connection with the  
dock.  
PORT Not Support  
The AV receiver do not support the connected dock.  
PORT UP-A1  
UP-A1 series Dock is connected.  
Notes:  
• The AV receiver displays the message “UP-A1” for  
several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1.  
• When the status message is not displayed on the AV  
receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod.  
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Recording  
This section explains how to record the selected input  
source to a component with recording capability, and  
how to record audio and video from different sources.  
Recording Separate AV Sources  
Here you can record audio and video from completely  
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto  
your video recordings. This function takes advantage of  
the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e., TV/  
TAPE, TUNER, CD or PHONO) is selected, the video  
input source remains unchanged.  
In the following example, audio from the CD player con-  
nected to the CD IN, and video from the camcorder con-  
nected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by  
the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.  
Notes:  
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot  
be recorded.  
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.  
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be  
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.  
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t  
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.  
• While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, no  
image is provided because the power is turned off for  
the video circuit. If you want to make recordings,  
select other listening mode.  
Camcorder  
AV Recording  
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cas-  
sette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TV/TAPE OUT  
jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder  
(e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR  
OUT jack. See pages 26 to 39 for hookup information.  
video signal  
audio signal  
Use the input selector buttons to  
select the source that you want  
to record.  
1
You can watch the source while record-  
ing. The AV receiver’s MASTER VOL-  
UME control has no effect on  
recording.  
On your recorder, start record-  
ing.  
2
CD player  
VCR  
On the source component, start  
3
playback.  
If you select another input source dur-  
ing recording, that input source will be  
recorded.  
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for  
playback.  
1
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
2
3
4
Press the [AUX] input selector button.  
Press the [CD] input selector button.  
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but  
leaves the camcorder as the video source.  
Start recording on the VCR and start play-  
back on the camcorder and CD player.  
The video from the camcorder and the audio from  
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.  
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Selecting with the Remote Controller  
Selecting Listening Modes  
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 76 for  
detailed information about the listening modes.  
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can  
nected to the AV receiver with a digital audio  
connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).  
• The listening modes you can select depend on  
the format of the input signal. To check the for-  
mat, see “Displaying Source Information” on  
page 57.  
MOVIE/TV  
MUSIC  
THX  
GAME  
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you  
can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct,  
DTS Surround Sensation, or Stereo listening  
mode.  
Selecting on the AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the LISTENING  
MODE button repeatedly to  
select the listening mode.  
LISTENING MODE  
PURE AUDIO  
LISTENING MODE buttons  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
[PURE AUDIO] button  
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.  
When this mode is selected, the AV receiver’s dis-  
play is turned off and only video signals input  
through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing this but-  
ton again will select the previous listening mode.  
[MUSIC] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with music.  
[GAME] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
LISTENING MODE buttons  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
use with video games.  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
[THX] button  
This button selects the THX listening modes.  
[MUSIC] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with music.  
[GAME] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with video games.  
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Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format  
The Speaker layout illustration  
shows which speakers are set to  
active in the “Speaker Configu-  
ration” setting (see page 80).  
: Front left speaker  
FL  
LW  
LH  
C
RH  
RW  
FR  
SR  
SBR  
SBL  
SL  
: Front wide left speaker  
: Front high left speaker  
: Center speaker  
: Front high right speaker  
: Front wide right speaker  
: Front right speaker  
: Surround right speaker  
: Surround back right speaker  
: Surround back left speaker  
: Surround left speaker  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
SW  
The LISTENING MODE button  
illustration shows that listening  
modes can be selected.  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SW : Subwoofer  
: active in the speaker settings  
: non-active in the speaker settings  
C
C
Mono/Multiplex Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
FR RW  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1  
*1  
LW  
SL  
C
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Pure Audio  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
*1  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Which Front high speakers, Front wide speakers and Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Stereo Source (1/2)  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1 *2  
*1  
*2  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
*2 SW  
*2  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Pure Audio  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
PLII/PLIIx  
Movie*3  
PLII/PLIIx  
Music*3  
PLII/PLIIx  
Game*3  
PLIIz Height  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
PLII/PLIIx  
Movie*3  
THX Cinema  
PLll Movie  
Audyssey DSX*4  
PLllz Height  
THX Cinema  
Neo:6 Cinema  
THX Cinema  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Audyssey DSX*4  
PLII/PLIIx  
*2  
*2  
Music*3  
THX Music  
PLll Music  
Audyssey DSX*4  
PLllz Height  
THX Music  
Neo:6 Music  
THX Music  
Neo:6 Music  
Audyssey DSX*4  
PLII/PLIIx  
Game*3  
*2  
*2  
THX Games  
PLll Game  
Audyssey DSX*4  
*2  
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Stereo Source (2/2)  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1 *2  
*1  
*2  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
*2 SW  
*2  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
PLllz Height  
THX Games  
PLII Game  
Select2 Games  
*1  
Orchestra  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional)  
Neo:6 Cinema  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Neo:6 Music  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Which Front high speakers, Front wide speakers and Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*2 Which Front high speakers or Front wide speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*4 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:  
a. Center speaker is connected to the AV receiver.  
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the AV receiver.  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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5.1 channel Sources (1/2)  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1 *2  
*1  
*2  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
*2 SW  
*2  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Pure Audio  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
DolbyDigital/  
DolbyDigital  
Plus/TrueHD/  
Multichannel/  
DTS/  
DTS 96/24*5/  
DTS Express/  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution  
Audio/DTS-HD  
Master Audio/  
DTS Express/  
DSD*3  
Neo:6  
PLIIx Movie  
PLIIx Music  
PLIIz Height  
DolbyEX  
*2  
Audyssey DSX*4  
THX Cinema  
Neo:6  
THX Cinema  
PLIIx Movie  
THX Cinema  
PLIIz Height  
THX Cinema  
THX Music  
Neo:6  
THX Music  
PLIIx Music  
THX Music  
PLIIz Height  
THX Music  
THX Games  
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5.1 channel Sources (2/2)  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1 *2  
*1  
*2  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
*2 SW  
*2  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
Neo:6 THX  
Games  
PLIIz Height  
THX Games  
THX  
SurroundEX  
THX Select2  
Cinema  
THX Select2  
Music  
THX Select2  
Games  
*1  
Orchestra  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Notes:  
*1 Which Front high speakers, Front wide speakers and Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*2 Which Front high speakers or Front wide speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*3 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound  
according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM.  
*4 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:  
a. Center speaker is connected to the AV receiver.  
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the AV receiver.  
*5 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
7.1 channel Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
FL  
RH  
LH  
RH  
LH  
RH  
*1 *2  
*1  
*2  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
SL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
FL  
C
FR RW  
LW  
*1  
FL  
C
FR RW  
*1  
*2 SW  
*2  
SW  
SW  
SW  
Listening Mode  
Pure Audio  
Button  
SR  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
*1  
SBL  
*1  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
SBL  
SBR  
*3  
*3  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
Multichannel/  
DolbyDigital  
Plus/TrueHD/  
DTS-HD High  
Resolution  
Audio/DTS-HD  
Master Audio/  
DTS-ES  
*3  
Discrete*5/DTS-  
ES Matrix*5  
PLIIz Height  
*2  
AudysseyDSX*4  
THX Cinema  
PLIIz Height  
THX Cinema  
THX Music  
PLIIz Height  
THX Music  
THX Game  
PLIIz Height  
THX Games  
*1  
Orchestra  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Notes:  
*1 Which Front high speakers, Front wide speakers and Surround back speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*2 Which Front high speakers or Front wide speakers outputs the sound is switched by the “SP LAYOUT” button.  
*3 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.  
*4 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:  
a. Center speaker is connected to the AV receiver.  
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the AV receiver.  
*5 If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.  
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.  
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.  
Dolby PLIIx Game  
Use this mode with video games, especially those  
About the Listening Modes  
The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your  
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with  
high fidelity and stunning surround sound.  
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height  
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effec-  
tively use existing program material when height chan-  
nel speaker outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic IIz  
Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from  
movies and music, but are particularly well-suited to  
upmix game content.  
Pure Audio  
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned  
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in  
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is  
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN  
can be output.)  
Dolby Digital  
Direct  
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital  
logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most  
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you  
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a  
movie theater or concert hall.  
In this mode, audio from the input source is output  
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel-  
ity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are  
output as they are.  
Stereo  
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX  
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer.  
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX  
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround  
back channel. The additional channel adds an extra  
dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound  
experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.  
Mono  
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono  
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language  
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of  
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other  
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke  
DVDs.  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-  
tichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1  
channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.  
Multichannel  
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.  
Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-  
mats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete  
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-chan-  
nels with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for  
7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and  
seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops  
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games  
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and  
vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back  
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel play-  
back.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).  
Dolby PLIIx Music  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,  
TV, VHS, DVD).  
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DTS  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to  
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-  
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that  
bear the DTS logo.  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-  
tichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1  
channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.  
DTS 96/24  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is  
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and  
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with  
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-  
mats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete chan-  
nels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels  
with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
DTS-ES Discrete  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks,  
which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/  
7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio  
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree  
sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the  
surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-  
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete  
soundtrack.  
DTS Express  
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sam-  
pling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive  
audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub  
Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast  
and media servers.  
DSD  
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format  
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).  
This mode can be used with Super Audio CDs that fea-  
ture multichannel audio.  
DTS-ES Matrix  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,  
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-  
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix  
soundtrack.  
DTS Surround Sensation speaker  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround  
sound even with only two speakers.  
DTS Neo:6  
Neo:6 Cinema + DTS Surround Sensation  
Neo:6 Music + DTS Surround Sensation  
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-  
channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels  
of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, provid-  
ing a very natural and seamless surround sound experi-  
ence that fully envelops the listener.  
These modes use Neo:6 to expand stereo sources for vir-  
tual surround playback.  
DTS Surround Sensation Headphone  
DTS Surround Sensation Headphone delivers simulated  
virtual multi-channel surround sound through any stereo  
headphones.  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,  
DVD, VHS).  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ is a scalable  
system that adds new speakers to improve surround  
impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Dynamic Sur-  
round Expansion first adds Wide channels for the biggest  
impact on envelopment. Research in human hearing has  
proven that information from the Wide channels is much  
more critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage  
than then Back Surround channels found in traditional  
7.1 systems. Dynamic Surround Expansion then creates  
a pair of Height channels to reproduce the next most  
important acoustical and perceptual cues. In addition to  
these new Wide and Height channels, Dynamic Sur-  
round Expansion applies Surround Envelopment Pro-  
cessing to enhance the blend between the front and  
surround channels.  
Neo:6 Music  
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,  
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).  
5.1-channel source + Neo:6  
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for  
6.1/7.1-channel playback.  
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THX  
Onkyo Original DSP Modes  
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent stan-  
dards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie the-  
aters and home theaters just as the director intended.  
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial  
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the  
home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-  
channel matrixed and multichannel sources.  
Surround back speaker output depends on the source  
material and the selected listening mode.  
Orchestra  
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode  
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the  
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of  
a large hall.  
Unplugged  
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this  
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the  
impression of being right in front of the stage.  
THX Cinema  
Studio-Mix  
THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks  
for playback in a home theater environment. In this  
mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema  
levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive  
Decorrelation are active.  
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this  
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acous-  
tic image, like being at a club or rock concert.  
TV Logic  
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows pro-  
duced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire  
sound, and clarity to voices.  
THX Music  
THX Music mode is tailored for listening to music,  
which is typically mastered at significantly higher  
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness  
Plus is configured for music playback and only Tim-  
bre Matching is active.  
Game-RPG  
Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.  
Game-Action  
Use this mode when playing action game discs.  
THX Games  
THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate  
playback of game audio, which is often mixed simi-  
larly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX  
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels,  
with Timbre Matching active.  
Game-Rock  
Use this mode when playing rock game discs.  
Game-Sports  
Use this mode when playing sports game discs.  
All Ch Stereo  
THX Select2 Cinema  
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire lis-  
tening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,  
and surround back speakers.  
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-  
channel playback. It does this by analyzing the com-  
position of the surround source, optimizing the  
ambient and directional sounds to produce the sur-  
round back channel output.  
Full Mono  
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in  
mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of  
where you are within the listening room.  
THX Select2 Music  
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands  
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound  
even with only two or three speakers. This works by con-  
trolling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right  
ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too  
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode  
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.  
THX Select2 Games  
This mode is designed for use with video games. It  
can expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel  
playback.  
THX Surround EX  
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby  
Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known  
as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint develop-  
ment between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.  
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Advanced Setup  
Onscreen Setup Menus  
The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s  
various settings. Settings are organized into nine categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.  
Main menu  
Submenus  
Menu  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Audio Input  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
9. Lock Setup  
page 43  
page 44  
page 45  
page 46  
pages 80–83  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Configuration  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
page 93–94  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
page 47  
pages 84–87  
3. Audio Adjust  
pages 94–97  
1. Multiplex / Mono  
2. Dolby  
3. DTS  
7. Hardware Setup  
4. Audyssey  
5. Theater-Dimensional  
6. LFE Level  
1. Remote ID  
2. Tuner  
3. HDMI  
pages 88–91  
4. Source Setup  
DVD/BD  
page 48  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
4. Picture Adjust  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
1. Remote Mode Setup  
page 92  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
page 108  
1. DVD/BD  
2. VCR/DVR  
3. CBL/SAT  
4. GAME  
5. AUX  
page 98  
9. Lock Setup  
Lock  
6. TV/TAPE  
7. TUNER  
8. CD  
Unlocked  
9. PHONO  
10.PORT  
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Speaker Setup  
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Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup  
(see page 50).  
Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, or set them manually,  
which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup.  
Note:  
The Speaker Setup cannot be carried out while headphones are connected to the AV receiver.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select setting, and then use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.  
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4
5
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select main menu, and then press  
[ENTER].  
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
[ENTER].  
Speaker Settings  
See “Speaker Settings” on page 47.  
Speaker Configuration  
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker. The  
following crossover frequencies can be specified: “Full Band”, “40Hz”, “50Hz”, “60Hz”, “70Hz”, “80Hz(THX)”,  
“90Hz”, “100Hz”, “120Hz”, “150Hz”, or “200Hz”. Specify “Full Band” for speakers that can output low frequency  
bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover  
frequency. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to  
your speaker’s manuals to determine the optimum crossover frequencies.  
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If you set up your speakers using Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manu-  
ally that any THX speakers are set to “80Hz(THX)” crossover.  
Subwoofer  
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected (default).  
No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.  
*1  
Full Band, 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz(THX) (default), 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz,  
150Hz, 200Hz  
Front  
*2  
Full Band, 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz(THX), 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz,  
200Hz  
None: Select if no speaker is connected.  
Center  
*2  
Surround  
*2*3*5  
Front Wide  
*2*3*5  
Front High  
*3*4*5  
Surr Back  
*6  
1ch: Select if only one surround back L speaker is connected.  
2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected (default).  
Surr Back Ch  
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LPF of LFE (Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel)  
80Hz(THX) (default), 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz  
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This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can  
be used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to sources that use the LFE channel.  
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If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz(THX)”.  
*7  
On: Double Bass function on (default).  
Off(THX): Double Bass function off.  
DoubleBass  
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This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right,  
center channels to the subwoofer.  
*
If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “Off(THX)”.  
Notes:  
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, the “Front” setting is fixed at “Full Band”.  
*2 If the “Front” setting is set to anything other than “Full Band”, “Full Band” cannot be selected here.  
*3 If the “Surround” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected.  
*4 If the “Surround” setting is set to anything other than “Full Band”, “Full Band” cannot be selected here.  
*5 If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 47), or “Powered Zone 2” is set to “Act” (page 104), this setting  
cannot be selected.  
*6 If the “Surr Back” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected.  
*7 This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Full Band”.  
Speaker Distance  
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This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker  
arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer intended.  
Unit  
feet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 0.5 to 30 feet in 0.5-foot steps.  
(North American and Taiwan models: default)  
meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.15 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter steps.  
(European, Australian and Asian models: default)  
Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surr Right,  
Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left, Subwoofer  
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your listening position.  
Note:  
You cannot select speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” (page 80).  
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Level Calibration  
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This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same  
at the listening position.  
Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surr Right,  
Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left, Subwoofer  
The levels can be adjusted from –12.0 to +12.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps (–15.0 to +12.0 dB for the subwoofer).  
Note:  
You cannot get the test tone from speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration”  
(page 80).  
Notes:  
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV receiver is muted.  
• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you  
normally listen at volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will be much louder.  
Tip:  
If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening  
position, measured with C-weighting and slow reading.  
Equalizer Settings  
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This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The volume of  
each speaker can be set on this page.  
Notes:  
You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”, “400Hz”, “1000Hz”, “2500Hz”, “6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the sub-  
woofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.  
• While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.  
Equalizer  
Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. If you selected “Manual”,  
continue with this procedure.  
Press the Down [w] button to select “Channel”, and then use the  
1
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select a speaker.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select a frequency, and  
2
then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to adjust the level at  
that frequency.  
The volume at each frequency can be adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB  
steps.  
Tip:  
Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g.,  
16000Hz) affect treble sounds.  
Use the Up [q] button to select “Channel”, and then use the Left  
You cannot select speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker  
Configuration” (page 80).  
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and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select another speaker.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
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Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup. Be sure to select this setting after having performed  
the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume”  
become available (see page 86).  
Off: Tone off, response flat (default).  
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THX Audio Setup  
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This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 50).  
With the “SurrBack Sp Spacing” setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers.  
If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can then  
apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low frequencies for  
listeners sitting very close to a room boundary (i.e., wall).  
You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy even subtle  
nuances of audio expression at low volume.  
This result is only available when the THX listening mode is selected.  
SurrBack Sp Spacing  
< 1ft (< 0.3m):  
Select this if your surround back speakers are between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.  
1 ft – 4 ft (0.3 m – 1.2 m):  
Select this if your surround back speakers are between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.  
> 4ft (> 1.2m) (default):  
Select this if your surround back speakers are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.  
Note:  
Cannot be set if “Surr Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (page 80), “Speakers Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 47),  
“Surr Back” is set to “None” (page 80), or Powered Zone 2 is being used (page 104).  
THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer  
No: Select this if you do not have a THX-certified subwoofer.  
Yes: Select this if you have a THX-certified subwoofer.  
Note:  
If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be selected (page 80).  
BGC  
Off: Select this to turn off BGC.  
On: Select this to turn on BGC.  
Note:  
This setting is only available if “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.  
Loudness Plus  
Off: Select this to turn off Loudness Plus.  
On: Select this to turn on Loudness Plus (default).  
Preserve THX Settings  
Yes: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ / Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ will not be active in  
THX listening mode.  
No: Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Audyssey Dynamic Volume will be active in THX lis-  
tening mode depending on the setting.  
Note:  
This setting is fixed at “Yes” if “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”.  
THX Loudness Plus  
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™  
Certified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details in a  
surround mix at any volume level. A consequence of turning the volume below Reference Level is that certain  
sound elements can be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal  
and spatial shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels  
and frequency response. This enables users experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume  
setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in any THX listening mode. The new THX  
Cinema, THX Music, and THX Games modes are tailored to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for  
each type of content.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Audio Adjust  
With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select setting, and then use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.  
1
4
5
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select main menu, and then press  
[ENTER].  
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select the submenu, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Multiplex/Mono  
Multiplex  
Input Channel  
Main: The main channel is output (default).  
Sub: The sub channel is output.  
Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.  
This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or  
languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.  
Mono  
Input Channel  
Left / Right Both the left and right channels are output (default).  
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Left: Only the left channel is output.  
Right: Only the right channel is output.  
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or  
2-channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode.  
Output Speaker  
Center: Mono audio is output by the center speaker (default).  
Left / Right: Mono audio is output by the front left and right speakers.  
This setting determines which speakers output mono audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.  
Note:  
If the “Center” setting is set to “None” (page 80), this setting is fixed at “Left / Right”.  
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Dolby  
PLIIx Music (2ch Input)  
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.  
If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, instead of Dolby Pro  
Logic IIx.  
Panorama  
On: Panorama function on.  
Off: Panorama function off (default).  
With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Music listening mode.  
Dimension  
–3 to +3 (default: 0)  
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music  
listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field backward. Lower settings move it forward.  
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve  
the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move  
it backward.  
Center Width  
0 to 7 (default: 3)  
With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic  
IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only  
the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front  
left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,  
allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound.  
Dolby EX  
Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX  
Surround EX listening mode is used.  
Manual: You can select any available listening mode (default).  
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround  
back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD  
only.  
Note:  
If the “Front High” and “Front Wide” settings are set to other than “None” (page 80), this setting is fixed at  
“Manual”.  
DTS  
Neo:6 Music  
Center Image  
0 to 5 (default: 2)  
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With  
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create  
the center channel.  
Setting a value “0” in the middle is set to hear a sound. Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the  
set value is made big. Please adjust by liking.  
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Audyssey  
For Dynamic EQ™, Reference Level and Dynamic Volume, you cannot change the settings before completing  
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Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.  
Dynamic EQ  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off (default).  
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.  
With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into  
account human perception and room acoustics. It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and  
surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume  
level—not just at reference level.  
Reference Level  
Movies are mixed in rooms calibrated for film reference. To achieve the same reference level in a home theater  
system each speaker level must be adjusted so that –30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to 2000 Hz) pink noise  
produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically calibrated  
by Audyssey MultEQ will play at reference level when the master volume control is set to the 0 dB position.  
At that level you can hear the mix as the mixers heard it.  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the ref-  
erence response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB. However, film refer-  
ence level is not always used in music or other non-film content. The Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset  
provides three offsets from the film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected when the mix  
level of the content is not within the standard.  
Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset  
0 dB: This is the default setting and should be used when listening to movies.  
5 dB: Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as  
classical music.  
10 dB: Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range. This  
setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB  
below film reference.  
15 dB: Select this setting for pop/rock music or other program material that is mixed  
at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic range.  
Note:  
If the “Dynamic EQ” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot be selected.  
Dynamic Volume (see page 50)  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ off (default).  
Light: Light Compression Mode becomes active.  
Medium: Medium Compression Mode becomes active.  
Heavy: Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the  
most, causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.  
Note:  
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After Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup is completed, even if “Equalizer” setting is not  
set to “Audyssey”, when Dynamic EQ is set to “On”, “Equalizer” settings is set to “Audyssey”.  
When “Dynamic Volume” is set to effective, “Equalizer” setting is set to “Audyssey” and “Dynamic EQ” is set  
to “On”. When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “Off”, “Dynamic Volume” becomes “Off” automatically.  
Stage Width  
–10 to +2 (default: 0)  
Adjusts the width of the soundstage when using Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™.  
Note:  
If the “Center” and “Front Wide” settings are set to “None” (page 80), this setting cannot be selected.  
Stage Height  
–10 to +2 (default: 0)  
Adjusts the height of the soundstage when using Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion.  
Note:  
If the “Center” and “Front High” settings are set to “None” (page 80), this setting cannot be selected.  
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Theater-Dimensional  
Listening Angle  
Wide: Select if the listening angle is greater than 30 degrees (default).  
Narrow: Select if the listening angle is less than 30 degrees.  
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen-  
sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front  
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.  
Front left speaker  
Front right speaker  
Listening angle: 30°  
LFE Level  
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital,  
DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DSD sources.  
If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB or  
QdB.  
*1  
*2  
*3  
*4  
*5  
*6  
Dolby Digital , DTS , Multich PCM , Dolby TrueHD , DTS-HD Master Audio , DSD  
The level can be set to –QdB, –20 dB, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).  
Notes:  
*1 Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources.  
*2 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources.  
*3 Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.)  
*4 Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources.  
*5 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources.  
*6 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (Super Audio CD) sources.  
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Source Setup  
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector.  
Press the input selector buttons to select  
an input source.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
1
2
5
change it.  
The “Source Setup” menu items are explained  
below.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
The setup menu closes.  
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Note:  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select “4. Source Setup”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The “Source Setup” menu appears. The name of  
the currently selected input selector is displayed.  
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This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its input selector buttons, [SETUP] button,  
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
4. Source Setup  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
4. Picture Adjust  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
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select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
IntelliVolume  
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source  
components is louder or quieter than the others.  
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s noticeably  
quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its input level.  
IntelliVolume  
12 dB to +12 dB (default: 0 dB)  
A/V Sync  
When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning function, you may find that the picture and sound are out of  
sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this by applying a delay to the audio signal.  
To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN]  
button.  
A/V Sync  
0 ms to 250 ms in 5 ms steps (default: 0 ms)  
If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see page 96), and your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed  
delay time will be the summation of the A/V Sync delay time and the HDMI Lip Sync delay time. The HDMI  
Lip Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses.  
Note:  
A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is used  
with an analog input source.  
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Name Edit  
You can enter a custom name for each individual input selector and radio preset for easy identification. When entered,  
the custom name will appear on the display.  
Notes:  
• To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (see step 1 on  
page 62).  
(North American models) You cannot enter a custom name for SIRIUS radio presets.  
• To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter.  
Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select a character, and then press [ENTER].  
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Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.  
When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure to use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to  
2
select “OK”, and then press [ENTER].  
Otherwise it will not be saved.  
Name input area  
4 - 3. Name Edit  
Name  
DVD/BD  
A
N
a
B
O
b
C
P
c
D
Q
d
E
R
e
r
F
S
f
G
T
g
t
H
U
h
u
I
V
i
J
W
j
K
L
Y
l
M
Z
m
z
X
k
x
(Left)/ (Right):  
Selected when the cursor is moved within the  
Name input area.  
n
o
p
q
s
v
w
y
Back Space:  
“Back Space” deletes one character to the left of  
the cursor.  
OK:  
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!
{
[
2
@
}
3
#
|
4
$
:
5
6
^
<
7
&
>
8
?
9
(
0
)
_
`
~
%
;
,
.
/
Selects when the entry is complete.  
]
Back Space  
OK  
Space  
To correct a character:  
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select “ ”(Left) or “ ”(Right) and then press [ENTER].  
2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect character (The cursor moves one letter each time  
[ENTER] is pressed).  
3. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select the correct character, and then press [ENTER].  
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Picture Adjust  
Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen.  
To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] button.  
Tip:  
The “Picture Adjust” menus can also be set using the [VIDEO] button on the remote controller.  
1. Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [VIDEO] button.  
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select item, and then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change  
the setting.  
Game Mode  
Off: Game Mode off (default).  
On: Game Mode on.  
If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video component (i.e. game console), select the correspond-  
ing input source and set the “Game Mode” setting to “On”. The delay will decrease but in return the picture  
quality will become poor.  
Zoom Mode  
This setting determines the aspect ratio.  
Note:  
When the “Game Mode” is set to “On”, the “Zoom Mode” is fixed at “Full”.  
Normal:  
Full:  
Zoom:  
Wide Zoom:  
Auto: (default)  
According to the input signals and monitor output setting, the AV receiver automati-  
cally selects the Normal, Full, or Zoom mode. For the monitor output setting, see  
“Monitor Out Setup” on page 43.  
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Adjust Mode  
Mode1 (default), Mode2, Mode3  
AV receiver comes with three Adjust Modes (picture setting patterns).  
Picture Mode  
Video: Does not process in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2” (default).  
Auto: Adjusts to the picture source, automatically selecting Picture Mode.  
3 : 2: Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.  
2 : 2: Selected when the picture source is computer graphics, animation, etc.  
The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source, processing in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2” (Picture Mode).  
It automatically converts the source to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the natural quality of  
the original picture.  
When the “Picture Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV receiver automatically detects the picture source and  
in either “3 : 2” or “2 : 2”. However, there may be times when you will get a better picture by setting “Picture  
Mode” yourself.  
Note:  
If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On”, this setting is fixed at “Video”.  
Edge Enhancement 0 (default) to +10  
With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in the picture. “0” is the softest. “+10” is the sharpest.  
Noise Reduction  
Off: Noise reduction off.  
Low: Low noise reduction (default).  
Mid: Medium noise reduction.  
High: High noise reduction.  
With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the screen.  
Note:  
If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On”, this setting is fixed at “Off”.  
Brightness  
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.  
Contrast –50 to +50 (default: 0)  
With this setting you can adjust contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.  
Hue –20 to +20 (default: 0)  
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance. “–20” is the strongest green. “+20” is the strongest red.  
Saturation –50 to +50 (default: 0)  
–50 to +50 (default: 0)  
With this setting you can adjust saturation. “–50” is the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.  
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Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources  
You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each  
input source. For example, you can set the default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can  
select other listening modes during playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV receiver has been  
set to Standby.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
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1
select the signal format that you want to  
set, and then use the Left and Right [e]/  
[r] buttons to select a listening mode.  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
The setup menu closes.  
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select “5. Listening Mode Preset”, and  
then press [ENTER].  
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Notes:  
The “Listening Mode Preset” menu appears.  
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1  
series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL  
PORT jack, you can assign only “Analog” to PORT  
input source.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
1. DVD/BD  
2. VCR/DVR  
3. CBL/SAT  
4. GAME  
5. AUX  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select the input source that you want to  
set, and then press [ENTER].  
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The signal format selection menu appears.  
5–1. Listening Mode Preset  
Analog/PCM  
DVD/BD  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
DolbyDigital/DolbyDigitalPlus  
DTS/DTS HighResolutionAudio  
D.F. 2ch  
D.F. Mono  
For TUNER input source only “Analog” will be  
available.  
Listening Mode Preset  
Analog/PCM: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when an analog (CD, TV, LD,  
VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is  
played.  
DolbyDigital/DolbyDigitalPlus: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when a Dolby  
Digital or Dolby Digital Plus format digital audio signal is played (DVD, etc.).  
DTS/DTS HighResolutionAudio: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when a DTS  
or DTS-HD High Resolution format digital audio signal is played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).  
D.F. 2ch: Specifies the default listening mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as  
Dolby Digital or DTS.  
D.F. Mono: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when a mono digital audio signal  
is played (DVD, etc.).  
Multich PCM: Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources input via a HDMI IN, such  
as DVD-Audio.  
Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default listening mode for Dolby TrueHD sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD  
(input via HDMI).  
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DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-  
ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI).  
DSD: Specifies the default listening mode for DSD multichannel sources, such as Super Audio CD.  
Only listening modes that can be used with each input signal format can be selected (see pages 70 to 75).  
The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used.  
Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup  
This section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous” menu.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
The screen for that item appears.  
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2
3
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select an item, and use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to change it.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select “6. Miscellaneous”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The items are explained below.  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
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The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.  
The setup menu closes.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
Volume Setup  
Volume Display  
Absolute: Display range is “Min”, 0.5 through 99.5, “Max”.  
Relative: Display range is –QdB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB.  
With this setting, you can choose how the volume level is displayed.  
The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value 0 dB.  
Muting Level  
QdB (fully muted), –50 dB to –10 dB in 10 dB steps.  
This setting determines how much the output is muted when the muting function is used (page 58).  
Maximum Volume  
Off, 50 to 99 (Absolute display)  
Off, –32 dB to +17 dB (Relative display)  
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.  
To disable this setting, select “Off”.  
Power On Volume  
Last, Min, 1 to 99 or Max (Absolute display)  
Last, –QdB, –81 dB to +18 dB (Relative display)  
With this preference, you can specify the volume setting to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on.  
To use the same volume level that was used when the AV receiver was turned off, select “Last”.  
The “Power On Volume” cannot be set higher than the “Maximum Volume” setting.  
Headphone Level  
–12 dB to +12 dB  
With this preference, you can specify the headphone volume relative to the main volume. This is useful if  
there’s a volume difference between your speakers and your headphones.  
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OSD Setup  
Immediate Display  
On: Displayed (default).  
Off: Not displayed.  
This preference determines whether operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is  
adjusted.  
Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI  
IN.  
Display Position  
Top: Top of the screen.  
This preference determines where on the screen operation details are displayed.  
TV Format (European, Australian and Asian models)  
See “TV Format Setup (European, Australian and Asian models)” on page 48.  
Language  
See “Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup menus” on page 41.  
.
Hardware Setup  
This section explains items on the “Hardware Setup” menu.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select an item, and then press [ENTER].  
The screen for that item appears.  
1
3
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select an item, and use the Left and Right  
[e]/[r] buttons to change it.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
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select “7. Hardware Setup”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
The items are explained below.  
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[SETUP] button.  
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7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote ID  
2. Tuner  
3. HDMI  
The setup menu closes.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
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Remote ID  
Remote ID  
1, 2, 3  
When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differen-  
tiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID  
While holding down the [RECEIVER] button, press and hold down the [SETUP] button  
until the RECEIVER button lights up (about 3 seconds).  
1
Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.  
The RECEIVER button flashes twice.  
2
Note:  
If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID, otherwise,  
you won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.  
Tuner  
FM/AM Frequency Step (North American and Taiwan models)  
AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and Asian models)  
See “FM/AM Frequency Step Setup” on page 48.  
SAT Radio Mode (North American models)  
If you connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver (sold separately), set this setting to “SIR-  
IUS”. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.  
Antenna Aiming (North American models)  
The ID of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is displayed here. You must sign up to obtain a SIRIUS ID. See the  
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.  
SIRIUS Parental Lock (North American models)  
This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It’s not available if “SAT Radio Mode” is set to “None”. See  
the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.  
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HDMI  
Audio TV Out  
Off: HDMI audio is not output to TV (default).  
On: HDMI audio is output to TV and the sound will be heard from the TV  
speakers.  
This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may  
want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio  
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN, through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set  
to “Off”.  
Notes:  
• If Onis selected and the signal can be output by the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its  
speakers.  
• If “On” is selected, “TV Speaker On” appears on the Display by pressing the [DISPLAY] button.  
• When TV Controlis set to On, this setting is fixed at Auto.  
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even when this setting is set to On. When you  
try to get audio from your TV, signals from the source component may be converted to the format supported  
by your TV.  
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to Onor TV Control” is set to Onto hear from speakers of  
-compatible TV (see page 25), by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers  
will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. If your TV is not compatible with  
, the  
volume level will not change. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings,  
change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.  
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, the remote controller’s [AUDIO] button is disabled.  
Lip Sync  
Disable: HDMI Lip Sync disabled (default).  
Enable: HDMI Lip Sync enabled.  
The AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the  
data from the connected monitor.  
Notes:  
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.  
You can check the amount of delay being applied by the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen  
(see page 88).  
x.v.Color  
Disable: “x.v.Color” disabled (default).  
Enable: “x.v.Color” enabled.  
If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both support the “x.v.Color”, you can enable “x.v.Color” on  
the AV receiver with this setting.  
Notes:  
• If the color is unnatural when “x.v.Color” is set to “Enable”, change the setting to “Disable”.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.  
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HDMI Control (RIHD)  
On:  
Off:  
enabled.  
disabled (default).  
This function allows  
receiver.  
-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV  
Notes:  
, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found  
on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which  
allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between  
various components, however, operation with components other than  
not be guaranteed.  
-compatible components can-  
When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected  
“RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver.  
“Search…” “(name)” “RIHD On”  
-compatible components and  
When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component, it is displayed as “Player*” or  
“Recorder*”, etc (“*” means the number of two or more component).  
When set to “Off” and close the menu, “RIHD Off” are displayed on the AV receiver.  
“Disconnect” “RIHD Off”  
• Set it to Offwhen a connected piece of equipment is not compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment  
is compatible or not.  
• Set it to “Off” if the operation is not successful.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.  
Power Control  
On: Power Control enabled.  
Off: Power Control disabled.  
To link the power functions of  
-compatible components connected via HDMI, select “On”.  
This setting is set to “On” automatically when the above “HDMI Control (RIHD)” is set to “On” for the first  
time.  
Notes:  
• The “Power Control” setting can be set only when the above HDMI Control (RIHD)setting is set to “On”.  
• HDMI power control only works with  
-compatible components that support it and may not work  
properly with some components due to their settings or compatibility.  
• When set to “On”, the power consumption on standby mode increases.  
• When set to “On”, regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or on Standby, both audio and video received  
by an HDMI input will be output by the HDMI OUT for playback on the TV or other component that’s  
connected to the HDMI OUT.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.  
TV Control  
On: TV Control enabled.  
Off: TV Control disabled.  
Set to “On” when you want to control the AV receiver from an  
HDMI.  
-compatible TV that is connected to  
Notes:  
• Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to the TV/TAPE selector when you set “TV  
Control” setting to “On”. Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation is not guar-  
anteed.  
• Set to Offwhen the TV is not compatible or when it is unclear whether the TV is compatible or not.  
• The “TV Control” setting can be set only when the above HDMI Control (RIHD)and “Power Control”  
settings are both set to “On”.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.  
Note:  
After changing the settings of the HDMI Control (RIHD), “Power Control”, or “TV Control”, set all con-  
nected pieces of equipment to Standby and then turn them on again. Refer to the User’s Manuals for all  
connected pieces of equipment.  
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Lock Setup  
Digital Input Signal Formats  
With this preference, you can protect your settings by  
locking the setup menus.  
The digital input signal formats are available only for the  
input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack  
(see page 46).  
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto-  
matically. However, if you experience either of the fol-  
lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you  
can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS:  
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut  
off, try setting the format to PCM.  
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing  
a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.  
• The setting is stored individually for each input selec-  
tor.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the  
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
2
select “9. Lock Setup”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The “Lock Setup” menu appears.  
9. Lock Setup  
Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then  
press and hold [AUDIO] button for about  
8 seconds.  
Lock  
Unlocked  
1
While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-  
2
onds), press the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
buttons to select: PCM, DTS or Auto.  
PCM:  
Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be  
heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM  
indicator will flash and noise may also be pro-  
duced.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
select:  
3
When the setup menus are locked, you cannot  
change any setting.  
DTS:  
Locked:  
Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input sig-  
nals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS,  
the DTS indicator will flash and there will be no  
sound.  
Setup menus locked.  
Unlocked:  
Setup menus not locked.  
Auto (default):  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
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The format is detected automatically. If no digital  
input signal is present, the corresponding analog  
input is used instead.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
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Using the Audio Settings  
You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [AUDIO] button.  
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The audio setting items appear onscreen.  
RECEIVER  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
2
3
select an item.  
qwer  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
change the setting.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other settings.  
AUDIO  
Note:  
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”  
(page 96), the [AUDIO] button is disabled.  
Tone Control Settings  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode  
is selected.  
Bass  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers.  
Treble –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps (default: 0 dB)  
–10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps (default: 0 dB)  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers.  
Notes:  
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–] and [+] buttons (see  
page 57).  
Late Night Function  
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear  
quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want  
to disturb anyone.  
Late Night  
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are:  
Off: Late Night function off (default).  
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.  
High: Large reduction in dynamic range.  
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:  
Auto: The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically (default).  
Off: Late Night function off.  
On: Late Night function on.  
Notes:  
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the  
original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different  
options.  
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or  
Dolby TrueHD.  
• The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources,  
it will be set to “Auto”.  
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Re-EQ Function  
With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it  
more suitable for home theater viewing.  
Re-EQ  
Off: Re-EQ Function off (default).  
On: Re-EQ Function on.  
This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DSD,  
Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Dolby PLIIx Movie, Neo:6 Cinema, and 5.1-channel source + Neo:6.  
Re-EQ(THX)  
Off: Re-EQ (THX) Function off.  
On: Re-EQ (THX) Function on (default).  
This function can be used with the following listening modes: THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, and THX  
Select2 Cinema.  
Note:  
Settings for the Re-EQ function are kept in each listening mode. However, in THX listening mode, when the  
AV receiver is turned off, it will return to “On”.  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
Dynamic Volume See “Dynamic Volume” of “Audio Adjust” on page 86.  
Note:  
If you would like to use Audyssey Dynamic Volume™, when using THX listening modes, set “Loudness Plus”  
setting to “Off” and set “Preserve THX Settings” setting to “No”.  
Music Optimizer  
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use  
“lossy” compression, such as MP3. The setting is stored individually for each input selector.  
Music Optimizer  
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).  
On: Music Optimizer on.  
Note:  
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below  
48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct or Pure Audio listen-  
ing mode is selected.  
Speaker Levels  
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.  
These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here,  
go to “Level Calibration” on page 82 before setting the AV receiver to Standby.  
Subwoofer  
Center  
–15.0 dB to +12.0 dB (default: 0.0 dB)  
–12.0 dB to +12.0 dB (default: 0.0 dB)  
Notes:  
You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.  
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” cannot be adjusted (see page 80).  
• This function will not work when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected to play analog audio.  
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Audio Selector  
You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs.  
Auto: The AV receiver gives priority to analog signals when there is no digital input (default).  
Analog: The AV receiver always outputs analog signals.  
Note:  
This setting can be made only for the input source that is assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL  
IN. If both HDMI (HDMI IN) and digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN) are assigned, HDMI  
input will be selected as a priority by setting to “Auto”. To select the digital audio input, see “Digital Audio  
Input Setup” on page 46.  
A/V Sync  
See “A/V Sync” of “Source Setup” on page 88.  
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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, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room. And, you can select a different audio source  
for each room.  
Main Room: In your main listening room, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see page 16).  
You can enjoy the various listening modes, such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see pages 69-78).  
* While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 5.1-channels (see page 103).  
Zone 2: In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 103).  
* The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2.  
Main Room  
Front wide left and right speakers  
Front high left and right speakers  
*
While Powered Zone 2 is being  
used, nothing is output by these  
speakers (page 104).  
*
While Powered Zone 2 is being used,  
nothing is output by these speakers  
(page 104).  
Front left and right  
speakers  
Subwoofer  
Center speaker  
Surround back left and right  
speakers  
*
When the speaker is connected  
with the Powered Zone 2, these  
speakers cannot be connected  
(page 103).  
Surround left and right speakers  
Zone 2 Room  
Left and right  
stereo speakers  
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Zone 2—Continued  
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.  
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an  
Amp in Zone 2  
Connecting Zone 2  
There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:  
This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main lis-  
1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.  
tening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2,  
2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.  
with a different source in each room.  
Hookup  
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly  
to the AV receiver  
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s  
ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio  
This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main  
room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a  
different source in each room. This is called Powered  
Zone 2, as the Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV  
receiver. Note that when Powered Zone 2 is turned off,  
you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in your main room.  
input on your Zone 2 amp.  
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals  
on your Zone 2 amp.  
Main room  
TV  
To use this setup, you must set the “Powered Zone2”  
setting to “Act” (see page 104).  
Hookup  
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s  
SURR BACK/ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals.  
AV receiver  
Main room  
TV  
Zone 2  
IN  
R
L
AV receiver  
Receiver/  
integrated amp  
Note:  
The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.  
Zone 2 12V Trigger  
Zone 2  
R
L
When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the 12V  
TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes high (+12 volts, 150 mil-  
liamperes max). Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger  
input on a component in Zone 2 will make that compo-  
nent turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off  
on the AV receiver.  
Notes:  
• With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the  
AV receiver.  
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers  
Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 47).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Setting the Powered Zone 2  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select “Powered  
Zone2”, and use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
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If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV  
receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2  
Speakers Directly to the AV receiver” on page 103, you  
must set the “Powered Zone2” setting to “Act” (Acti-  
vated).  
Not Act:  
ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals not  
activated (Powered Zone 2 dis-  
abled).  
Press the [RECEIVER] button  
1
Act:  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals  
activated (Powered Zone 2  
enabled).  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].  
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.  
Notes:  
• Powered Zone2 cannot be used if “Speakers  
Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (see page 47).  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Configuration  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
3
buttons to select “1. Speaker  
Settings”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote  
Controller  
Using Zone 2  
This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how  
to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust  
the volume for Zone 2.  
STANDBY  
ZONE2  
ON  
Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
ZONE 2  
OFF  
Note:  
To control Zone 2, you must press the remote control-  
ler’s [ZONE2] button first.  
The ZONE2 button turns red while Zone 2 is on.  
Input selector buttons  
ZONE 2 indicator  
Press the [ZONE2] button, then  
1
point the remote controller at the  
AV receiver and press the [ON]  
button.  
To turn on Zone 2 and select an  
input source, press the [ZONE 2]  
button followed by an input  
1
Tip :  
selector button within 8 seconds.  
The 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2  
goes high (+12 V).  
Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator  
lights up.  
Tip :  
The 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2  
goes high (+12 V).  
To select an input source for  
2
To select AM or FM press the  
[TUNER] input selector and the  
[ZONE 2] button repeatedly. You can  
also select SIRIUS (North American  
models).  
Zone 2, press the [ZONE2]  
button, followed by an INPUT  
SELECTOR button.  
To select AM or FM press the  
[TUNER] INPUT SELECTOR and the  
[ZONE2] button repeatedly. You can  
also select SIRIUS (North American  
models).  
To select the same source as that of the  
main room, press the [ZONE 2] button  
twice. “Zone 2 Selector: Source”  
appears on the display.  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
[ZONE 2] button.  
2
The ZONE 2 indicator flashes.  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
[ZONE2] button, followed by the  
[STANDBY] button.  
3
Press the [OFF] button.  
The zone is turned off, and the ZONE 2  
indicator goes off.  
Note:  
When Zone 2 is turned off, the output from the 12V  
TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 goes low (0 volts).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Notes:  
Muting Zones  
• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2  
LINE OUT and ZONE 2 L/R speaker terminals. Dig-  
ital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard  
when an input source is selected, check if it’s con-  
nected to an analog input.  
Remote  
controller  
On the remote controller, press  
the [ZONE2] button, and then  
press the [MUTING] button.  
You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations  
for your main room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM  
radio station will be heard in each room. For example,  
if you have an FM station for the main room, that sta-  
tion will also be used in Zone 2.  
To unmute a zone, on the remote  
controller, press the [ZONE2]  
button, and then press the  
[MUTING] button again.  
• When you connect Zone 2 speakers directly to the AV  
receiver, listening modes that require surround back  
speakers or front high speakers or front wide speakers  
(6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, THX  
Select2 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic IIz height, and  
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ are  
unavailable.  
Note:  
Zones can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.  
• When the input selector of Zone 2 is selected, power  
consumption on standby mode slightly increases.  
• While Zone 2 is on, ufunctions will not work.  
Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2  
Remote  
controller  
On the remote controller, press  
the [ZONE2] button, and then use  
the VOL [q]/[w] button.  
AV receiver  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[ZONE 2] button (the ZONE 2  
indicator and Zone 2 selector on  
the display flashes) and use the  
[–]/[+] buttons within 8 seconds.  
Note:  
You can adjust the volume only when Powered Zone 2 is  
being used.  
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Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet  
Using the Remote Controller in Zone  
2 and Multiroom Control Kits  
In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals  
from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV  
receiver located in the cabinet via the connecting block.  
To control the AV receiver with the remote controller  
while you’re in Zone 2, you’ll need a commercially  
available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.  
• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.  
These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line  
of sight to the AV receiver’s remote sensor, such as when  
it’s installed inside a cabinet.  
IR receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2  
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infra-  
red signals from the remote controller and feeds them  
through to the AV receiver in the main room via the con-  
necting block.  
Inside  
cabinet  
Remote controller  
Signal flow  
IR IN  
IR receiver  
Connecting  
block  
Remote controller  
Main room  
Zone 2  
Signal flow  
The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be  
connected to the AV receiver’s IR IN jack, as shown  
below.  
From the connecting block  
Miniplug cable  
AV receiver  
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Controlling Other Components  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller  
Looking up for Remote Control Code  
(RC-742M) to control your other AV components,  
including those made by other manufacturers. This sec-  
tion explains how to enter the remote control code for a  
component that you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR,  
etc.  
You can look up for appropriate remote control code  
from onscreen setup menu.  
This setting can be carried out by using Onscreen Setup  
Menu only.  
• Learn commands directly from another component’s  
remote controller (see page 119).  
• Program the ACTIVITIES buttons to perform a  
sequence of up to 32 remote control actions (see  
page 120).  
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-  
1
lowed by the [SETUP] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make  
sure the appropriate external input is  
selected on your TV.  
Preprogrammed Remote Control  
Codes  
The following REMOTE MODE buttons are prepro-  
grammed with remote control codes for controlling the  
components listed. You do not need to enter a remote  
control code to control these components.  
For details on controlling these components, see the  
pages indicated.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
2
tons to select “8. Remote Con-  
troller Setup”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
Onkyo DVD player (page 113)  
8. Remote Controller Setup  
1. Remote Mode Setup  
Onkyo CD player (page 116)  
Onkyo cassette recorder with u(page 118)  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
3
RECEIVER  
8–1. Remote Mode Setup  
TV  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME  
AUX  
qwer  
ENTER  
TV/TAPE  
CD  
PHONO  
SETUP  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
4
tons to select remote mode, and  
then press [ENTER].  
The category selection menu appears.  
8–1. Remote Mode Setup  
TV  
TV  
TV/DVD  
TV/VCR  
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If you can control component,  
press the [RECEIVER] button,  
use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “Works”, and then  
press [ENTER].  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
8
5
tons to select category, and then  
press [ENTER].  
The brand name input panel appears.  
8–1. Remote Mode Setup  
Category  
TV  
The “Remote Mode Setup” menu  
appears.  
TV  
Brand  
If you cannot control component,  
use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select “Doesn’t work (try  
next Code)” and press [ENTER].  
The next code is appear.  
A
B
O
2
C
P
3
D
Q
4
E
R
5
F
S
6
G
T
7
H
U
8
I
J
W
0
K
X
L
M
Z
N
1
V
9
Y
&
@
Space  
Back Space  
Search  
Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] but-  
tons to select a character, and  
then press [ENTER].  
6
Repeat this step from the 1st character  
to the 3rd character of the brand name.  
When you have entered the 3rd charac-  
ter, select “Search” and press  
[ENTER].  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[SETUP] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
9
After searching, a list of the brand  
name appears.  
8–1. Remote Mode Setup  
TV  
Category  
Brand  
TV  
SON  
Sonawa  
Sonber  
Songba  
Sonic  
Soniko  
Not Listed  
If the brand name is not found:  
Use the Right [r] button to select  
“Not Listed”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
The brand name input panel appears.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-  
tons to select brand, and then  
press [ENTER].  
7
After searching, a remote control code  
and the input procedure appear. Try it.  
8–1. Remote Mode Setup  
Code  
TV  
xxxxx  
1. While holding down Remote Mode [TV],  
press and hold down [DISPLAY] (3 seconds).  
2. Enter the 5-Digit remote control code.  
3. Push some key to see if the TV responds.  
4. Push Remote Mode [RECEIVER].  
5. Choose “Works” or “Doesn’t work”.  
Works  
Doesn’t Work (try next Code)  
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Entering Remote Control Codes  
Look up the appropriate remote  
control code in the separate  
Remote Control Codes list.  
The codes are organized by category  
(e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).  
1
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you  
want to control.  
DISPLAY  
While holding down the REMOTE  
MODE button to which you want  
to enter a code, press and hold  
down the [DISPLAY] button  
(about 3 seconds).  
2
REMOTE  
MODE  
The REMOTE MODE button lights up.  
Notes:  
• Remote control codes cannot be  
entered for the [RECEIVER] and  
[ZONE2] buttons.  
• Only TV remote control codes can be  
entered for the [TV] button.  
• Apart from the [RECEIVER], [TV],  
trol codes from any category can be  
entered for the REMOTE MODE  
buttons. However, these buttons also  
work as input selector buttons  
(page 56), so choose a REMOTE  
MODE button that corresponds with  
the input to which you connect your  
component. For example, if you con-  
nect your CD player to the CD input,  
choose the [CD] button when enter-  
ing its remote control code.  
(3 seconds)  
Number  
buttons  
Within 30 seconds, use the num-  
ber buttons to enter the 5-digit  
remote control code.  
3
The REMOTE MODE button flashes  
twice.  
If the remote control code is not entered  
successfully, the REMOTE MODE  
button will flash once slowly.  
Note:  
The remote control codes provided are correct at the time  
of printing, but are subject to change.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo  
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons  
Components Connected via u  
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default  
remote control code.  
Onkyo components that are connected via uare con-  
trolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV  
receiver, not the component. This allows you to control  
components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.  
While holding down the REMOTE  
1
MODE button that you want to  
reset, press and hold down the  
[AUDIO] button until the REMOTE  
MODE button lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
Make sure the Onkyo component is con-  
1
nected with an ucable and an analog  
audio cable (RCA).  
See page 39 for details.  
Enter the appropriate remote control code  
for the REMOTE MODE button.  
2
• [DVD/BD] button  
31612: Onkyo DVD player with u  
• [CD] button  
71327: Onkyo CD player with u  
• [TV/TAPE] button  
(3 seconds)  
42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with u  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
(default)  
2
• [PORT] button  
82351: Onkyo Dock (default)  
See the previous page for how to enter remote  
REMOTE MODE button again.  
The REMOTE MODE button flashes  
twice, indicating that the button has  
been reset.  
control codes.  
Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons  
is preprogrammed with a remote con-  
trol code. When a button is reset, its  
preprogrammed code is restored.  
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point  
the remote controller at the AV receiver,  
and operate the component.  
3
Note:  
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 u, use  
the following remote control codes:  
The learning command is also reset.  
Resetting the Remote Controller  
• [DVD/BD] button  
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.  
30627: Onkyo DVD player without u(default)  
• [CD] button  
While holding down the  
1
71817: Onkyo CD player without u(default)  
[RECEIVER] button, press and  
hold down the [AUDIO] button  
until the [RECEIVER] button  
lights up (about 3 seconds).  
• [TV] button  
11807: TV with  
(default)  
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing  
the remote controller directly at it, use the following  
remote control codes:  
32900: Onkyo BD player  
32901: Onkyo HD DVD player  
70868: Onkyo MD recorder  
71323: Onkyo CD recorder  
81993: Onkyo RI Dock with u  
(3 seconds)  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
Note:  
2
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo RI Dock to the  
TV/TAPE, or VCR/DVR, or GAME jacks, for uto  
work properly, you must set the Input Display accord-  
ingly (see page 49).  
[RECEIVER] button again.  
The [RECEIVER] button flashes twice,  
indicating that the remote controller  
has been reset.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Controlling a TV  
By pressing the [TV] button that’s been programmed  
with the remote control code for TV, you can control  
your TV with the following buttons.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
a ON, STANDBY, TV [9] buttons  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
b TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
c TV [INPUT] button  
The [TV] button is preprogrammed with the remote con-  
trol code for controlling a TV that supports the  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
*1  
d GUIDE button  
(limited to some models). The TV must be  
Displays the program guide.  
able to receive remote control commands via  
and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If con-  
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
trolling your TV via  
doesn’t work very well,  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
program your TV’s remote control code into the [TV]  
button and use the TV remote mode to control your TV.  
f SETUP button  
Displays a menu.  
g [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]  
Press [TV] button first  
buttons*  
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast reverse, Fast forward, Previ-  
ous, and Next.  
These buttons works for combination devices.  
a
j
h SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY  
MODE buttons  
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.  
i Number buttons  
Enter numbers. 0 button enters 11 on some compo-  
nents. +10 button* works as “--/---” button or +10.  
k
l
j DISPLAY button  
a
b
c
d
e
Displays information.  
k MUTING button  
Mutes the TV.  
m
l CH +/– button  
Select channels on the TV.  
m PREV CH button  
f
n
o
Selects the previous or last channel.  
n RETURN button  
Exits the TV’s setup menu.  
o AUDIO button*  
g
h
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-  
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
p CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers, or  
enters 12.  
i
Notes:  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
p
by the  
function.  
*1 The  
supported by the AV receiver is the CEC  
system control function of the HDMI standard.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your DVD  
player (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination),  
you can control your player with the following buttons.  
The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD  
player.  
*1 The  
supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system  
control function of the HDMI standard.  
*2 When you want to change the remote controller mode without  
changing the current input source, press the [MODE] button and  
within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button.  
Then, with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control  
the component corresponding to the button you pressed.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.  
b TV [9] button  
The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling a component that  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
*1  
supports the  
. The component must be able to  
and be  
connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling  
your component via doesn’t work very well,  
c TV [INPUT] button  
receive remote control commands via  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
d TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
program your component’s remote control code into the  
[DVD/BD] button and use the DVD/BD remote mode to  
control your component.  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
e TOP MENU button  
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
g SETUP button  
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.  
h [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]  
a
l
buttons  
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast reverse, Fast forward, Previ-  
ous, and Next.  
i REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat playback functions.  
m
n
*2  
j SEARCH button*  
Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
b
c
d
e
f
to search times for locating specific points.  
o
k Number buttons  
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]  
button* works as a +10 button or “--/---” button.  
p
l DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the current disc, title,  
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining  
time, total time, and so on.  
g
q
r
m MUTING button (58)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
h
n CH +/–, DISC +/– button  
Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV chan-  
nels on a component with a built-in tuner.  
s
t
i
j
o VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
k
p MENU button  
Displays a DVD’s menu.  
q RETURN button  
u
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the  
previous menu.  
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Notes:  
r AUDIO button*  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-  
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
• If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or  
Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored but-  
tons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and  
[PLAY MODE] buttons will work as colored or A, B,  
C, D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be used  
to set repeat playback, random playback, or select play  
modes.  
s RANDOM button*  
Used with the random playback function.  
t PLAY MODE button*  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
u CLR button  
• Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
by the  
function.  
Controlling a VCR or PVR  
*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without  
changing the current input source, press the [MODE] button and  
within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button.  
Then, with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control  
the component corresponding to the button you pressed.  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your VCR  
(TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR  
combination), you can control your video recorder with  
the following buttons.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
Set the video recorder to On or Standby.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
b TV [9] button  
Set the TV to On or Standby.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
c TV [INPUT] button  
Selects the TV’s external inputs.  
d TV VOL [q]/[w] button  
Adjust the TV’s volume.  
a
j
e GUIDE button  
Displays the program guide or navigation list.  
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
g SETUP button  
k
l
*1  
Displays the video recorders setup menu.  
b
c
d
e
f
h Previous [7] button  
m
Previous or instant replay function.  
i Number buttons  
Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some  
components. The [+10] button works as a +10 but-  
ton or “--/---” button.  
n
j DISPLAY button  
g
h
o
Displays information.  
k MUTING button (58)  
p
q
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
l CH +/– button  
Selects TV channels on the video recorder.  
m VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
n PREV CH button  
Selects the previous channel.  
o RETURN button  
i
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.  
p Next [6] button  
r
Next or advance function.  
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Note:  
q [1], [3], [2], [5], [4] buttons  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast reverse, and Fast forward.  
r CLR button  
Cancels functions or enters the number 12.  
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your sat-  
ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/  
PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can  
control your player with the following buttons.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
b GUIDE button  
Displays the onscreen program guide.  
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
d SETUP button  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
Displays the setup menu.  
e SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY  
MODE buttons  
Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.  
a
g
f Number buttons  
Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “--/---” button.  
g DISPLAY button  
Displays information.  
h MUTING button (58)  
h
i
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
i CH +/– button  
Selects satellite/cable channels.  
j
j VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
b
c
k
k PREV CH button  
Selects the previous channel.  
l RETURN button  
d
l
m
Exits the menu.  
m AUDIO button  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-  
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
n
n [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]  
buttons  
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast reverse, Fast forward, Previ-  
ous, and Next.  
e
f
o CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
Note:  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
o
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Recorder  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your CD  
player, CD recorder, or MD recorder, you can control  
your player with the following buttons.  
The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote con-  
trol code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
b Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
c SETUP button  
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.  
d [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6]  
buttons  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
Play, Pause, Stop, Fast reverse, Fast forward, Previ-  
ous, and Next.  
e REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
f SEARCH button  
a
h
Used to locate specific points.  
g Number buttons  
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating  
specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “--/---” button.  
h DISPLAY button  
i
j
Displays information about the current disc or track,  
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,  
and so on.  
k
i MUTING button (58)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j DISC +/– button  
b
c
Selects discs on a CD changer.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
l RANDOM button  
Used with the random playback function.  
m PLAY MODE button  
d
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
l
m
e
f
n CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
Note:  
g
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
n
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Controlling an RI Dock  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the  
following buttons.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
Turns the iPod on or off.  
Notes:  
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or  
DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.  
For some RI docks, the [ON], [STANDBY] button may  
not work with a remote control code 82990  
(without u).  
Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this  
button, in which case you should press it again. This is  
because the remote controller transmits the On and  
Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is  
already on, it will remain on when the remote control-  
ler transmits an On command. Similarly, if your iPod  
is already off, it will remain off when the remote con-  
troller transmits an Off command.  
In this case, make an uconnection and enter a remote  
control code 81993 (with u).  
For details on entering a remote control code, see  
page 110.  
When Using an RI Dock:  
• When using the Onkyo DS-A3 RI Dock, make an u  
connection and enter a remote control code 81993  
(with u).  
b TOP MENU button  
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
• Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, VCR/DVR  
IN, or GAME IN L/R jacks.  
c Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/  
DOCK.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see  
page 49).  
• See to the Dock’s instruction manual for more infor-  
mation.  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
d Previous [7] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
e Fast Reverse [5] button  
Press and hold to fast reverse.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
f Pause [3] button  
Pauses playback.  
g REPEAT button  
a
Used with the repeat function.  
h
h DISPLAY button  
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.  
i MUTING button (58)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j ALBUM +/– button  
i
j
Selects the next or previous album.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
k
l MENU button  
Exits the menu.  
l
b
c
m PLAYLIST [e]/[r] button  
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.  
m
n Play [1] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically.  
n
o
d
o Next [6] button  
Selects the next song.  
e
f
p
q
p Fast Forward [4] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
q Stop [2] button  
r
s
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
g
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r PLAY MODE button  
s RANDOM button  
Used with the shuffle function.  
Note:  
With some components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
Controlling a Cassette Recorder  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your cas-  
sette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder  
with the following buttons.  
The [TV/TAPE] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette  
recorder when used with an uconnection.  
For details on entering a remote control code for a differ-  
ent component, see page 110.  
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.  
a ON, STANDBY buttons  
Turns the cassette recorder on or off.  
b Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons  
The Previous [7] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the  
next track.  
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous  
and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work prop-  
erly with some cassette tapes.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
c Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [5]/[4]  
buttons  
The Fast Reverse [5] button starts fast reverse.  
The Fast Forward [4] button starts fast forward.  
a
d Reverse Play [t] button  
Starts reverse playback.  
e Play [1] button  
Starts playback.  
f MUTING button (58)  
f
g
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
g VOL [q]/[w] button (56)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
h Stop [2] button  
Stops playback.  
Notes:  
• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via ucan  
also be controlled in Receiver mode.  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
b
c
b
c
h
d
e
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If the command is learned successfully,  
the REMOTE MODE button flashes  
twice.  
Learning Commands  
The AV receiver’s remote controller can learn the com-  
mands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for  
example, the Play command from your CD player’s  
remote controller, the remote controller can learn it, and  
then transmit the exact same command when its Play  
[1] button is pressed in the CD remote mode.  
This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate  
remote control code (page 110) but some buttons don’t  
work as expected.  
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controller  
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ON  
To learn more commands, repeat  
steps 2 and 3.  
Press any REMOTE MODE button  
when you’ve finished. The REMOTE  
MODE button flashes twice.  
4
REMOTE  
MODE  
Notes:  
• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:  
REMOTE MODE, ACTIVITIES [ALL OFF],  
[MY MOVIE], [MY TV], [MY MUSIC].  
• The remote controller can learn approximately 70 to  
90 commands, although this will be less if commands  
that use a lot of memory are learned.  
• Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause,  
and so on are preprogrammed with commands for  
controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and  
DVD players. However, they can learn new com-  
mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com-  
mands at any time by resetting the remote controller  
(see page 111).  
While holding down the REMOTE  
MODE button for the mode in  
which you want to use the com-  
mand, press and hold down the  
[ON] button until the REMOTE  
MODE button lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
1
• To overwrite a previously learned command, repeat  
this procedure.  
• Depending on the remote controller that you are using,  
there may be some buttons that won’t work as  
expected, or even some remotes that cannot be learned  
at all.  
• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can  
be learned.  
(3 seconds)  
• When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all  
learned commands will be lost and will have to be  
learned all over again, so don’t discard your other  
remote controllers.  
On the supplied remote control-  
ler, press the button you want to  
learn the new command.  
2
3
Deleting Learning Commands  
1. While holding down the REMOTE MODE button  
for the mode in which you want to delete the com-  
mand, press and hold down the TV [9] button  
until the REMOTE MODE button lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
2. Press the REMOTE MODE button or the button  
from which you want to delete the commands.  
The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.  
When you press the REMOTE MODE button, all  
commands learned in that remote mode will be  
deleted.  
Point the remote controllers at  
each other, about 2 to 6 inches  
(5–15 cm) apart, and then press  
and hold the button whose com-  
mand you want to learn until the  
REMOTE MODE button flashes.  
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Using Normal Macros  
When you’ve finished, press the  
ACTIVITIES button again.  
The ACTIVITIES button flashes twice.  
If you enter 32 commands, the process  
will finish automatically.  
3
You can program the remote controller’s ACTIVITIES  
buttons to perform a sequence of remote control actions.  
Example:  
To play a CD you typically need to perform the follow-  
ing actions:  
1. Press the [RECEIVER] button to select the Receiver  
remote controller mode.  
Note:  
Once you have taught a new macro commands, the orig-  
inal macro will no longer work. If you retrieve it, you  
will have to taught again.  
2. Press the [ON] button to turn on the AV receiver.  
3. Press the [CD] button to select the CD input source.  
4. Press the Play [1] button to start playback on the  
CD player.  
Running Macros  
You can program ACTIVITIES buttons so that all four  
actions are performed with just one button press.  
Press the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV],  
or [MY MUSIC] button.  
Making Macros  
The commands in the macro are trans-  
mitted in the order in which they were  
programmed. Keep the remote control-  
ler pointed at the AV receiver until all  
of the commands have been transmit-  
ted.  
Each ACTIVITIES button can store one macro, and each  
macro can contain up to 32 commands.  
Macros can be run at any time, regard-  
less of the current remote controller  
mode.  
MY MOVIE,  
MY TV,  
MY MUSIC  
ALL OFF  
RECEIVER  
Deleting Macros  
While holding down the [AUDIO]  
1
button, press and hold down the  
[ALL OFF] button whose macro  
you want to delete until the [ALL  
OFF] button lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
While holding down the  
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and  
hold down the [MY MOVIE], [MY  
TV], or [MY MUSIC] button until  
the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV], or  
[MY MUSIC] button lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
(3 seconds)  
(3 seconds)  
Press the [ALL OFF] button  
again.  
The [ALL OFF] button flashes twice.  
2
Press the buttons whose actions  
you want to program into the  
macro in the order you want them  
performed.  
2
Notes:  
• It changes into Easy macro mode  
when the macro is deleted (page 60).  
• When you using Normal macro  
mode, you cannot use the easy macro  
command including the change of  
the source component.  
For the CD example above, you’d press  
the following buttons: [ON], [CD],  
Play [1].  
Note:  
The [MODE] button is invalid at macro  
making operation.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a  
solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue  
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with the  
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 18).  
• Make sure that the input source is properly selected  
(page 56).  
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.  
• Check the volume. It can be set to QdB, 81.5 dB  
through +18.0 dB (page 56). The AV receiver is  
designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide  
volume range, allowing precise adjustment.  
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the  
PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers  
(page 58).  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo  
dealer.  
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults,  
turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR]  
button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. “Clear”  
will appear on the display and the AV receiver will  
enter Standby mode.  
• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an  
HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings,  
and be sure to select a supported audio format.  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-  
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those  
that support DVD, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio output format from a menu.  
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-  
nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.  
• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,  
twisted, or damaged.  
Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your  
radio presets and custom settings.  
The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is  
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected  
to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT,  
or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use  
the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.  
• Not all listening modes use all speakers (page 76).  
• Specify the speaker distances (page 81) and adjust the  
individual speaker levels (page 82).  
• Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not  
still connected.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the AV receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into  
the wall outlet.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five  
seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to  
Auto (page 98).  
The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned  
on  
Only the front speakers produce sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation, Stereo or Mono  
listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and  
subwoofer produce sound.  
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers  
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to  
“Left+Right” (page 84).  
• The amp protection circuit has been activated.  
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi-  
ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources,  
and leave the AV receiver with its power cord discon-  
nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord  
and set the volume to maximum. If the AV receiver  
stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the  
power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input  
sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the  
volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and  
contact your Onkyo dealer.  
• Check the Speaker Configuration (page 80).  
Only the center speaker produces sound  
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro  
Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listen-  
ing mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio  
station or mono TV program, the sound is concen-  
trated in the center speaker.  
Audio  
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers  
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to  
“Center” (page 84).  
There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet  
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected  
properly (page 46).  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 80).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 23).  
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-  
nents are connected properly (pages 25-38).  
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The surround speakers produce no sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation, T-D (Theater-  
Dimensional), Stereo or Mono listening mode is  
selected, the surround speakers produce no sound.  
• Depending on the source and current listening mode,  
not much sound may be produced by the surround  
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 80).  
The speaker volume cannot be set as required  
(The volume cannot be set to +18.0 dB)  
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set  
(page 93).  
• If the volume level of each individual speaker has been  
adjusted to high positive values (page 82), then the  
maximum master volume possible may be reduced.  
Note that the individual speaker volume levels are set  
®
automatically after Audyssey MultEQ Room Cor-  
rection and Speaker Setup has been completed  
(page 51).  
The center speaker produces no sound  
• When the DTS Surround Sensation or Stereo listening  
mode is selected, the center speaker produces no  
sound.  
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers  
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to  
“Left+Right” (page 84).  
Noise can be heard  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the  
audio performance, so don’t do it.  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 80).  
The Late Night function doesn’t work  
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 99).  
The front high, front wide and surround back  
speakers produce no sound  
• Depending on the current listening mode, no sound  
may be produced by the front high, front wide, and  
surround back speakers. Select another listening mode  
(page 76).  
• Not much sound may be produced by the front high,  
front wide, and surround back speakers with some  
sources.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 80).  
• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback in the  
main room is reduced to 5.1-channels and the front  
high and front wide speakers produce no sound  
(page 102).  
About DTS signals  
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-  
stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listen-  
ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to  
prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or  
fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your  
player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver  
does not switch formats immediately, you may not  
hear any sound, in which case you should stop your  
player for about three seconds, and then resume play-  
back.  
• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to  
playback DTS material properly even though your  
player is connected to a digital input on the AV  
receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream  
has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate,  
or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver  
doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such  
cases, you may hear noise.  
The subwoofer produces no sound  
• When you play source material that contains no infor-  
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer may pro-  
duce no sound.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 80).  
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,  
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player  
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-  
function.  
There’s no sound with a certain signal format  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-  
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those  
that support DVD, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio output format from a menu.  
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN  
can’t be heard  
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an  
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-  
nals, audio output may not start immediately.  
• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes  
cannot be selected (pages 70-75).  
Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback  
• If no front high, front wide and surround back speak-  
ers are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers are being  
used, 6.1/7.1 playback is not possible.  
You can not always select all of the listening modes,  
depending on the number of the speakers connected  
(pages 70-75).  
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• Depending on the input signal, the immediate display  
may not appear when the input signal from the HDMI  
IN is output to a device connected to the HDMI OUT.  
Video  
There’s no picture  
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 23).  
Tuner  
• Make sure that each video component is properly con-  
nected. (pages 25-38)  
• If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select  
“- - - - -” in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 44 to  
watch composite video, S-Video, and component  
video sources.  
• If the video source is connected to a component video  
input, you must assign that input to an input selector  
(page 45), and your TV must be connected to either  
the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-  
TOR OUT (pages 25 and 28).  
• If the video source is connected to an S-Video or com-  
posite video input, your TV must be connected to the  
HDMI OUT or the corresponding S-Video or compos-  
ite video output (pages 25 and 28).  
Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is  
noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
appear  
• Relocate your antenna.  
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-  
puter.  
• Listen to the station in mono (page 61).  
• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote  
controller may cause noise.  
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
Remote Controller  
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,  
you must assign that input to an input selector  
(page 44), and your TV must be connected to the  
HDMI OUT (page 25).  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-  
rect polarity (page 13).  
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the  
video circuitry is turned off and only video signals  
input through HDMI IN can be output.  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-  
teries, or old and new batteries (page 13).  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no  
obstruction between the remote controller and the AV  
receiver’s remote control sensor (page 13).  
• Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to  
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.  
Relocate if necessary.  
• If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with  
colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not  
work reliably when the doors are closed.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-  
ler mode (pages 14 and 112-118).  
There’s no picture from a source connected to  
an HDMI IN  
• Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is  
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC  
are not guaranteed (page 25).  
• When the “Resolution” (page 43) is set to any resolu-  
tion not supported by the TV, no video is output by the  
HDMI OUT.  
• If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV  
receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV does not  
support the current video resolution and you need to  
select another resolution on your DVD player.  
• When using the remote controller to control other  
manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may  
not work as expected.  
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control  
code (page 110).  
• Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver  
and remote controller (page 95).  
The onscreen menus don’t appear  
• On European, Australian and Asian models, specify  
the TV system used in your area in the “TV Format  
Setup” on page 48.  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
the AV receiver is connected is selected.  
The picture is distorted  
• On European, Australian and Asian models, specify  
the TV system used in your area in the “TV Format  
Setup” page 48.  
The immediate display does not appear  
• The immediate display will not appear when the input  
signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN is output to  
a device connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT.  
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Can’t control other components  
The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t  
control your iPod  
• Make sure your iPod is properly inserted in the Dock.  
If your iPod is in a case, it may not connect properly  
to the Dock. Always remove your iPod from the case  
before inserting it into the Dock.  
• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u  
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.  
Connecting only an ucable won’t work (page 39).  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-  
ler mode (pages 14 and 112-118).  
• The iPod cannot be operated while it’s displaying the  
Apple logo.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the right remote mode.  
• When you use the AV receiver’s remote controller,  
point it toward your amp.  
• If you still can’t control your iPod, start playback by  
pressing your iPod’s Play button. Remote operation  
should then be possible.  
• Try resetting your iPod.  
• Depending on your iPod, some buttons may not work  
as expected.  
You can’t control your iPod if the battery is extremely  
low. Use the iPod after recharging for a while.  
• If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD  
recorder, CD recorder, RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/  
OUT jacks, or an RI Dock to the GAME IN or VCR/  
DVR IN jacks, for the remote controller to work prop-  
erly, you must set the display to MD, CDR, or DOCK  
(page 49).  
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the  
appropriate remote control code (page 110).  
• To control another manufacturer’s component, point  
the remote controller at that component.  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via  
u, point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be  
sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(page 111).  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected  
via u, or another manufacturer’s component, point  
the remote controller at the component. Be sure to  
enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(page 110).  
The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod  
as the input source  
• Always pause iPod playback before selecting a differ-  
ent input source. If playback is not paused, the Direct  
Change function may select your iPod as the input  
source by mistake during the transition between  
tracks.  
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If  
more than one code is listed, try each one.  
Can’t learn commands from another remote  
controller  
• When learning commands, make sure that the trans-  
mitting ends of both remote controllers are pointing at  
each other.  
• Are you trying to learn from a remote controller that  
cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot  
be learned, especially those that contain several  
instructions.  
Recording  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
selected.  
• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected,  
recording is not possible because no video signals are  
output. Select another listening mode.  
Zone 2  
Dock for iPod  
There’s no sound  
• Only components connected to analog inputs can be  
played in Zone 2.  
There’s no sound  
• Make sure your iPod is actually playing.  
• Make sure your iPod is inserted properly in the Dock.  
• Make sure the UP-A1 series Dock is connected to the  
UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver.  
• Make sure the AV receiver is turned on, the correct  
input source is selected, and the volume is turned up.  
• Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way.  
• Try resetting your iPod.  
There’s no video  
• Make sure that your iPod’s TV OUT setting is set to  
On.  
• Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV or  
the AV receiver.  
• Some versions of the iPod do not output video.  
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The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal pro-  
cessing and control functions. In very rare situations,  
severe interference, noise from an external source, or  
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely  
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the  
wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it  
back in again.  
Others  
The sound changes when I connect my  
headphones  
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,  
Mono, Direct, Pure Audio or DTS Surround Sensa-  
tion.  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-  
rectly.  
The display doesn’t work  
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen-  
ing mode is selected.  
How do I change the language of a multiplex  
source  
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out-  
let, set the AV receiver to Standby.  
menu to select “Main” or “Sub” (page 84).  
The ufunctions don’t work  
• To use u, you must make an uconnection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-  
nent and AV receiver, even if they are connected digi-  
tally (page 39).  
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.  
The functions Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change don’t work for components  
connected via u  
• These functions don’t work when Zone 2 is turned on.  
In this case, try the following:  
®
When performing “Audyssey MultEQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup”, the  
measurement fails showing the message  
“Ambient noise is too high.”.  
1 If the video source is connected to a component  
video input, connect your TV to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.  
• This can be caused by any malfunction in your speaker  
unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.  
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input,  
connect your TV to a MONITOR OUT S.  
The following settings can be made for the S-  
Video, composite video and COMPONENT  
VIDEO inputs  
You must use the buttons on the AV receiver to make  
these settings.  
1. While holding down the input selector button for the  
input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
If the video source is connected to a composite video  
input, connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT V  
2 On the main menu, select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then select “2. HDMI Input”.  
Select the relevant input selector, and assign it to  
“- - - - -” (page 44).  
3 On the main menu, select “1. Input/Output  
Assign”, and then select “3. Component Video  
Input” (page 45):  
2. Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change  
the setting.  
3. Press the input selector button for the input source  
that you want to set when you’ve finished.  
• Video Attenuation  
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and  
assign it to “IN1”.  
This setting can be made for the DVD/BD, VCR/  
DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, or COMPONENT  
VIDEO input. (You need to assign the input source  
for COMPONENT VIDEO input.)  
If you have a games console connected to the  
S-Video, composite and component video input, and  
the picture isn’t very clear, you can attenuate the  
gain.  
If the video source is connected to COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and  
assign it to “IN2”.  
If the video source is connected to an S-Video input  
or composite video input, select the relevant input  
selector, and assign it to “- - - - -”.  
Video ATT:OFF: (default).  
Video ATT:ON: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power  
All channels:  
Power Supply  
North American and Taiwan:  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
North American and Taiwan:  
100 watts minimum continuous  
power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2  
channels driven from 20 Hz to 20  
kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.08% (FTC)  
115 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)  
125 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)  
Others: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
North American and Taiwan: 6.2 A  
Others: 600 W  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
435 × 175 × 379 mm  
17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 14-15/16"  
12.6 kg (27.8 lbs.)  
Weight  
Video Inputs  
HDMI  
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5,  
AUX(Front)  
IN 1, IN 2  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,  
GAME  
European, Australian and Asian:  
7 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch  
driven (IEC)  
Component  
S-Video  
Maximum Output Power  
Dynamic Power  
Composite  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,  
GAME, AUX(Front)  
7 ch × 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch  
driven (JEITA)  
240 W (3 , Front)  
210 W (4 , Front)  
120 W (8 , Front)  
Video Outputs  
HDMI  
Component  
S-Video  
OUT  
MONITOR OUT  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  
0.08%  
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 )  
Composite  
Damping Factor  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
Audio Inputs  
200 mV/47 k(LINE)  
2.5 mV/47 k, (PHONO MM)  
Output Level and Impedance  
Digital Inputs  
Optical: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front)  
Coaxial: 3 (Rear)  
Analog Inputs  
DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,  
GAME, AUX(Front), TV/TAPE, CD,  
PHONO  
200 mV/470 (REC OUT)  
70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)  
5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (LINE)  
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)  
106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)  
4 - 16 Ω  
Phono Overload  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs  
TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR,  
ZONE2 LINE OUT  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Multichannel Pre Outputs  
7
Speaker Impedance  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
2
Video Section  
Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, LH,  
RH, LW, RW) + ZONE2 (L, R)  
1
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p/75 (Component and S-Video Y)  
0.7 Vp-p/75 (Component PB/CB, PR/CR  
Phones  
)
Control Terminal  
0.28 Vp-p/75 (S-Video C)  
1 Vp-p/75 (Composite)  
Component Video Frequency Response  
MIC  
RS232  
Yes  
1
5 Hz - 100 MHz - 3 dB  
IR Input  
1
12 V Trigger Out  
1
Tuner Section  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
FM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American and Taiwan:  
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz  
Others: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS  
AM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American and Taiwan:  
530 kHz - 1710 kHz  
Others: 522 kHz - 1611 kHz  
40  
Preset Channel  
Digital Tuner (North American models only):  
SIRIUS  
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Video Resolution Chart  
The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver.  
: Output  
NTSC  
Output  
HDMI  
720p  
COMPONENT  
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
Input  
HDMI  
1080p 1080i  
480p  
480i  
1080p 1080i  
720p  
480p  
480i  
480i  
480i  
1080p  
1080i  
720p  
480p  
480i  
1080p  
1080i  
COMPONENT 720p  
480p  
480i  
S-VIDEO  
480i  
COMPOSITE 480i  
PAL  
Output  
HDMI  
720p  
COMPONENT  
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE  
Input  
HDMI  
1080p 1080i  
576p  
576i  
1080p 1080i  
720p  
576p  
576i  
576i  
576i  
1080p  
1080i  
720p  
576p  
576i  
1080p  
1080i  
COMPONENT 720p  
576p  
576i  
S-VIDEO  
576i  
COMPOSITE 576i  
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