Onkyo Stereo Receiver TXSR307 User Manual

Contents  
AV Receiver  
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TX-SR307  
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  
without 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  
detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately  
afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive  
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents,  
because they may damage the finish or remove the  
panel lettering.  
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  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular 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:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING  
SECTION 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.  
• 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.  
For North American model  
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.  
For Canadian Models  
5. Preventing Hearing Loss  
Caution  
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.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  
headphones can cause hearing loss.  
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure  
Warning  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall  
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
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  
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
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.  
8. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you  
originally 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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Supplied Accessories  
Precautions—Continued  
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:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed  
as follows:  
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  
For European Models  
Speaker cable labels  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
*
Power-plug adapter  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product  
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the  
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.)  
corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065,  
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
*How to mount the AC plug:  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product  
name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the  
same regardless of color.  
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Introduction  
Display................................................................... 8  
Rear Panel ............................................................ 9  
Remote Controller................................................... 11  
Using the Sleep Timer......................................... 39  
Listening to the Radio.............................................. 42  
AM/FM Frequency Step Setup  
(not European models) ..................................... 42  
Listening to AM/FM Stations................................ 43  
Connections  
Which Connections Should I Use?...................... 19  
Making HDMI Connections.................................. 21  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 25  
Using the Listening Modes  
Using the Listening Modes...................................... 49  
Selecting the Listening Modes............................. 49  
Advanced Setup  
Advanced Setup...................................................... 54  
Common Procedures in Setup Menu .................. 54  
Speaker Settings ................................................. 54  
Connecting a Portable Audio player.................... 27  
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ................. 28  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,  
Controlling Other Components  
or DAT Recorder............................................... 29  
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes............. 62  
Entering Remote Control Codes.......................... 62  
Resetting the Remote Controller ......................... 63  
Controlling a DVD Player..................................... 64  
Controlling an RI Dock......................................... 66  
First Time Setup...................................................... 33  
Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and  
Others  
Speaker Setup.................................................. 33  
Component Video Input Setup ............................ 36  
Digital Input Setup............................................... 36  
Changing the Input Display ................................. 37  
Troubleshooting....................................................... 68  
Specifications .......................................................... 71  
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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 68).  
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Features  
Amplifier  
*1  
*2  
• 65 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)  
• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)  
• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)  
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High  
Power Transformer  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
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;  
7,003,467 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &  
pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, and Neo: 6 are registered  
trademarks, and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS 96/24 and DTS  
Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
Processing  
*1  
• Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II  
• DTS and DTS Neo:6 5.1  
• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker Technology  
• Direct Mode  
• Music Optimizer for Compressed Music  
• CinemaFILTER  
• Non-Scaling Configuration  
• A-Form-Auto Format Sensing  
• 24-bit/192kHz D/A Converters  
• Powerful and Highly Accurate Analog Devices 32-bit  
DSP Processing  
*2  
*2  
© 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
*3 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
*3  
*4  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing, LLC.  
*5 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio  
amplifier is prohibited.  
*6  
• Double Bass Function  
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.  
Connections  
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ  
,
*4  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Audyssey Dynamic EQ  
are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.  
• 3 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (Pass-Thru)  
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)  
• Front “Portable” Input for iPod and MP3 Players  
• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial)  
• Speaker A/ B Terminal  
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts  
(Front Speaker-A Only)  
• Color-Coded Speaker Terminals  
• Subwoofer Pre Out  
®*  
*7  
*
Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.  
*5  
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
Miscellaneous  
*6  
• Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems  
*6  
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction  
*6  
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume to Maintain Optimal  
Listening Level and Dynamic Range  
• Crossover Adjustment  
(40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200Hz)  
• A/V Sync Control (up to 100 ms in 20 ms Steps)  
*7  
• Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Function  
• Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod  
• Late Night Mode  
• 3-Mode Display Dimmer  
• Full-Function RI Remote Control  
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Front & Rear Panels  
Front Panel  
North American and Asian models  
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European models  
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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 (32)  
h MUSIC button (49)  
Set the AV receiver to On or Standby.  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
music.  
b STANDBY indicator (32)  
Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and  
flashes while a signal is being received from the  
remote controller.  
i GAME button (49)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
video games.  
c SPEAKERS A & B buttons (13, 38)  
j DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (39, 47)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.  
On the European models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP]  
button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data  
System). See “Using RDS (European models only)”  
on page 46.  
d Remote control sensor (12)  
This sensor receives control signals from the remote  
controller.  
e –, + and TONE buttons (40)  
k MEMORY button (45)  
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).  
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.  
f Display  
l TUNING MODE button (43)  
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM  
and FM radio.  
See “Display” on page 8.  
g MOVIE/TV button (49)  
Selects the listening modes intended for use with  
movies and TV.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
m DISPLAY button (40, 44)  
Displays various information about the currently  
selected input source.  
r PHONES jack (40)  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a  
standard pair of stereo headphones for private  
listening.  
n SETUP button  
Opens and closes the setup menus.  
s MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (41, 61)  
Turns the Music Optimizer on or off.  
o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER  
buttons  
t Input selector buttons (38)  
Select the following input sources: DVD/BD,  
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TV/TAPE, AM, FM,  
CD.  
When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w]  
buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET  
[e]/[r] buttons are used to select radio presets (see  
page 45). With the setup menus, they work as arrow  
buttons and are used to select and set items. The  
[ENTER] button is also used with the setup menus.  
u AUX INPUT (27, 48)  
Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so  
on. There are input jacks for composite video and  
analog audio.  
p RETURN button  
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.  
PORTABLE (27):  
Used to connect a portable Audio Player.  
q MASTER VOLUME control (38)  
Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, 1  
through 79, or Max.  
v SETUP MIC (34)  
The Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup microphone connects here.  
Display  
a b  
c
d
e
f
g
h
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
a A and B speaker indicators (13, 38)  
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on.  
Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.  
e SLEEP indicator (39)  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
f Message area  
b MUTING indicator (39)  
Displays various information.  
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.  
g Audio input indicators  
c Listening mode and format indicators (49)  
Show the selected listening mode and audio input  
signal format.  
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the  
audio source: PCM.  
h Audyssey indicator (34, 56)  
d Tuning indicators (43)  
Flashes during Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction  
and Speaker Setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer  
Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.  
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.  
RDS (46):  
Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports  
RDS (Radio Data System).  
AUTO (43):  
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for  
AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning  
mode is selected.  
TUNED (43):  
Lights up when tuned to a radio station.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Rear Panel  
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a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL  
f AM and FM ANTENNA  
The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM  
antenna.  
connecting components with a coaxial digital audio  
output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player.  
They’re assignable, which means you can assign  
each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See  
“Digital Input Setup” on page 36.  
g MONITOR OUT  
The composite video jack should be connected to a  
video input on your TV or projector.  
b DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2  
h FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER, and SURR  
L/R SPEAKERS  
components with an optical digital audio output,  
such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. They’re  
assignable, which means you can assign each one to  
an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital  
Input Setup” on page 36.  
These terminal posts and push terminals are for  
connecting speaker set A.  
i FRONT SPEAKERS B  
These push terminals are for connecting speaker set  
B.  
c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2  
j u REMOTE CONTROL  
These RCA component video inputs are for  
output, such as a DVD/BD player, DVD/BD  
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  
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be  
connected to the u jack on another u-capable  
Onkyo component for remote and system control.  
To use u, you must make an analog audio  
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the  
other component, even if they are connected  
digitally.  
“Component Video Input Setup” on page 36.  
d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
This RCA component video output is for  
connecting a TV or projector with a component  
video input.  
k CD IN  
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
l TV/TAPE IN/OUT  
e HDMI IN 1–3 and OUT  
These analog audio input and output jacks are for  
connecting a recorder with an analog audio input  
and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,  
etc.  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
connections carry digital audio and digital video.  
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components  
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD/BD player,  
DVD/BD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder).  
The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or  
projector with an HDMI input.  
m CBL/SAT IN  
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.  
There is composite video input jacks for connecting  
the video signal, and there are analog audio input  
jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
n VCR/DVR IN/OUT  
A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be  
connected here for recording and playback. There is  
composite video input and output jacks for  
connecting the video signal, and there are analog  
audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
o DVD/BD IN  
This input is for connecting a DVD/BD player.  
There is composite video input jacks for connecting  
the video signal, and there are analog audio input  
jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
p SUBWOOFER PRE OUT  
This analog audio output can be connected to a  
powered subwoofer.  
See pages 13–31 for hookup information.  
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Remote Controller  
Controlling the AV receiver  
d SP A/B button (13, 38)  
This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on  
or off.  
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 62 for more details.  
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to select and adjust settings.  
f SETUP button  
Used to change settings.  
g LISTENING MODE buttons (49)  
Used to select the listening modes.  
h DIMMER button (39)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
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b
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i DISPLAY button (40)  
Displays information about the current input source.  
j MUTING button (39)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j
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k VOL [q]/[w] button (38)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of  
the currently selected remote controller mode.  
c
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l RETURN button  
Returns to the previous display when changing  
settings.  
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m AUDIO button (41, 60)  
Used to change audio settings.  
n SLEEP button (39)  
Used with the Sleep function.  
g
h
Controlling the tuner  
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [AM], [FM]  
button.  
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1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons  
Used to tune into radio stations.  
n
2
2 D.TUN button (44)  
Selects the Direct tuning mode.  
3 DISPLAY button (44)  
Displays information about the band, frequency,  
preset number, and so on.  
4 CH +/– button (45)  
Selects radio presets.  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
5 Number buttons (44)  
Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly  
(In the Direct tuning mode).  
a ON/STANDBY button (32)  
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.  
b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
(38, 64–66)  
Selects the remote controller modes and the input  
sources.  
c TONE, +, and – buttons (40)  
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
Installing the Batteries  
Aiming the Remote Controller  
When using the remote controller, point it toward 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  
STANDBY indicator  
AV receiver  
30°  
30°  
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)  
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram  
inside the battery compartment.  
Approx. 16 ft.  
(5 m)  
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct  
sunlight 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  
controller may not work reliably.  
• Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller,  
such as a book or magazine, because a button may be  
pressed continuously, 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.  
Replace the cover and push it shut.  
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• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote  
control sensor.  
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.  
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as  
possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.  
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Enjoying Home Theater  
Speaker Sets A and B  
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.  
Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.  
*
While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.  
Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.  
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator  
Output  
Set A: 2.1 channels  
Set B: 2 channels  
On  
Off  
Remote  
controller  
A
A
B
AV receiver  
On  
Off  
Set A: 5.1 channels  
or  
On  
Off  
Set B: 2 channels  
No sound  
B
Speaker Set A: Main Room  
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 listener at about ear level, and  
equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.  
Center speaker  
This speaker enhances the front left and  
right speakers, making sound  
movements distinct and providing a full  
sound image. For 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.  
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While speaker set B is on, this speaker  
outputs no sound.  
Corner  
Subwoofer  
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the  
LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general,  
a good bass sound can be obtained by installing  
the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the  
way along the wall, as shown.  
1/3 wall  
length  
Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer,  
while playing a movie or some music with good  
bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at  
various positions within the room and choose the  
one that provides the most satisfying results.  
Speaker Set B: Sub Room  
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 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)  
above ear level. Ideally they should be equally  
spaced from the listener.  
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While speaker set B is on, these speakers  
output no sound.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver  
The supplied speaker labels are color-coded and you  
Connecting Your Speakers  
should attach them to the positive (+) side of each  
speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All  
you need to do then is to match the color of each label to  
the corresponding speaker terminal.  
Speaker Configuration  
For the best surround-sound experience, you should  
connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.  
The following table shows which channels you should  
use based on the number of speakers you have.  
For North American model  
Number of speakers:  
Front left  
2
3
4
5
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker  
terminal before inserting the banana plug.  
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center  
hole of the speaker terminal.  
Front right  
Center  
Speaker Connection Precautions  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Read the following before connecting your speakers:  
You can connect speakers with an impedance of  
6 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower  
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume  
levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection  
circuit may be activated.  
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered  
subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid  
bass.  
To get the best from your surround-sound system, you  
must set the speaker settings. You can do this  
automatically (see page 33) or manually (see page 54).  
• 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. Connect  
positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals,  
and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–)  
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.  
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the AV receiver.  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer  
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE  
OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered  
subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re  
using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT:  
SUBWOOFER to the amp’s input.  
Powered  
subwoofer  
FRONT SPEAKERS A  
OTHERS  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.  
• Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals.  
Attaching the Speaker Labels  
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are  
color-coded for ease of identification. (The negative (–)  
speaker terminals are all black.)  
Speaker  
Color  
White  
Red  
Front left  
Front right  
Center  
Green  
Blue  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Gray  
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OTHERS  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
FRONT SPEAKERS A  
3/8"(10mm)  
Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of  
insulation from the  
ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the  
bare wires tightly, as  
shown.  
1
5/8"(15mm)  
Strip about 5/8" (15  
mm) of insulation from  
the ends of the  
1
speaker cables, and  
twist the bare wires  
tightly, as shown.  
While pressing the lever,  
insert the wire into the  
hole, and then release the  
lever.  
2
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
3
Make sure that the  
terminals are gripping the bare wires, not  
the insulation.  
Fully insert the bare wire.  
Screw the terminal tight.  
4
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.  
Surround  
Surround  
left speaker  
right speaker  
Front right  
speaker A  
Front left  
speaker A  
Center  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker B  
Front left  
speaker B  
Speaker Set A  
Speaker Set B  
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If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 17).  
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  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
FM ANTENNA jack  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
2
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 Model  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Other 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 AM radio station and adjust  
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
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.  
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  
commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see  
page 17).  
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  
outdoor 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.  
• 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  
possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads,  
etc.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed  
horizontally outside, 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 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  
hazards.  
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  
circumstances 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-  
channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).  
Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and  
outputs (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:  
• Push plugs in all the way to make  
good connections (loose  
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight  
when inserting and removing.  
connections can cause noise or  
malfunctions).  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio and video cables away from  
power cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
AV Cables and Jacks  
Video/Audio  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard-  
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 jacks slightly differently.)  
Y
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
Y
Component  
video cable  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
C
C
B/PB  
R/PR  
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,  
and other video equipment.  
Composite  
video cable  
V
Audio  
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the  
same as for coaxial.  
Optical  
digital audio  
cable  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the  
same as for optical.  
Coaxial  
digital audio  
cable  
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common  
connection format for analog audio and can be found  
on virtually all AV components.  
L
Analogaudio  
cable (RCA)  
R
This cable carries analog audio.  
Stereo mini  
plug cable  
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.  
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Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV receiver  
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you  
can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.  
: Signal Flow  
Video  
Video  
Audio  
Audio  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
Speakers (see page 15 for hookup details)  
DVD/BD player, etc.  
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.  
For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.  
Video Signal Flow Chart  
Video Connection Formats  
DVD player, etc.  
Video equipment can be connected to the AV  
Composite  
Component  
receiver by using any one of the following  
video connection formats: composite video,  
component video, or HDMI, the latter offering  
the best picture quality.  
When choosing a connection format, bear in  
mind that the AV receiver doesn’t convert  
between formats, so only outputs of the same  
format as the input will output the signal.  
HDMI  
IN  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
Composite  
Component  
HDMI  
TV, projector, etc.  
Audio Signal Flow Chart  
DVD player, etc.  
Audio Connection Formats  
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV  
receiver by using any of the following audio  
connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or  
HDMI.  
HDMI  
Optical  
Coaxial  
Analog  
Analog  
When you connect audio equipment to an  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL input, you must  
assign that input to an input selector  
(see page 36).  
AV receiver  
HDMI  
Audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks  
are output only by the HDMI OUT (Pass-  
Thru). HDMI sources are not output by the  
speakers connected to the AV receiver.  
TV, projector, etc.  
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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, or 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.)  
The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components will  
display a picture.  
The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:  
Pass-Thru  
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.  
Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT  
to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.  
*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): Led 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  
If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable.  
Step 1: Connect your HDMI-compatible TV to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT jack.  
Step 2: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to the AV receiver’s HDMI IN 1, 2, or 3 jack.  
Step 3: Connect your HDMI-compatible player to an analog and/or digital audio input on the AV  
receiver.  
Audio Signals  
• Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT.  
• Audio and video signals received via the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT.  
• To watch an HDMI source that’s connected via the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks, the AV receiver must be turned  
on, otherwise no HDMI signal will be output.  
• If you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an HDMI connection,  
you’ll also need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection.  
HDMI  
OUT  
HDMI  
IN  
TV  
Step 2  
Step 1  
DVD/BD player  
Step 3  
Tip!  
If you make the connection described in  
step 3, to fully enjoy the AV receiver's  
listening modes, turn down the volume  
on your TV all the way so that its  
speakers output no sound.  
Sound off  
Connect one  
or the other  
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 supported.  
• 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).  
• 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 a TV or Projector  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
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.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or  
.
b
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT V  
Signal flow  
TV  
Component video input  
Composite video input  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
TV/TAPE IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (CBL/SAT)  
b
c
A
c
b
a
B  
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Connect one or the other  
These connection must be  
assigned (see page 36)  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver  
Hint!  
to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 24 and  
26).  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a DVD/BD player  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD/BD player ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD/BD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
• If your DVD/BD 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  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD/BD)  
DVD/BD IN V  
Signal flow  
DVD/BD player  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
DVD/BD IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (CBL/SAT)  
b
c
c
b
A
a
B  
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection must be  
c
assigned (see page 36)  
DVD/BD player  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback  
With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs  
via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( or ), and then make the connection. You must  
A
B
connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or  
.
b
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
VCR/DVR IN V  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVR  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
VCR/DVR IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (CBL/SAT)  
b
c
c
b
A
a
B  
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
These connection must be  
assigned (see page 36)  
VCR or DVR  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Make the video connection  
.
A
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Make the audio connection  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVR  
Composite video input  
Audio L/R input  
VCR/DVR OUT V  
A
a
VCR/DVR OUT L/R  
a
A  
L
R
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
VCR or DVR  
Notes:  
• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.  
• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect  
the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR’s audio and  
video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details.  
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your  
source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the  
VCR/DVR OUT V jack.  
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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, which is 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
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 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.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Video source  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)  
CBL/SAT IN V  
Component video output  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
A
B
a
CBL/SAT IN L/R  
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (CBL/SAT)  
b
c
c
b
A
a
B  
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection  
must be  
b
assigned (see page 36)  
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device  
Step 1: Make the video connection  
Step 2: Make the audio connection  
.
.
A
a
a
AUX INPUT  
L
AUDIO  
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
Camcorder,  
game console,  
etc.  
A
AUX INPUT  
VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Camcorder or console  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
AUX INPUT VIDEO  
AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R  
A
a
Connecting a Portable Audio player  
Step 1: Make the audio connection  
.
a
Portable  
Audio Player  
AUX INPUT  
PORTABLE  
AUDIO LINE OUT  
a
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Portable Audio Player  
AUX INPUT PORTABLE  
Analog audio Line output  
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 (  
phono preamp.  
,
, or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in  
a
b
c
a
c
OPTICAL  
IN  
2
(CD)  
L
L
R
R
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
CD  
OUTPUT  
Connect one  
or the other  
IN  
(DVD/BD)  
a
L
Connection  
must be  
b
R
CD  
assigned  
(see page 36)  
a
L
R
Turntable (MM) with  
built-in phono preamp  
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
OUT OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CD player  
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player.  
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or  
.
b
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
CD IN L/R  
Signal flow  
CD or turntable  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
a
b
c
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 (CD)  
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in  
Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge  
An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to  
connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.  
A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that  
doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
Phono preamp  
OUTPUT  
IN  
L
L
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
R
R
Phono  
preamp  
CD  
CD  
MC head amp or  
MC transformer  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
OUTPUT  
L
L
R
R
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
L
L
R
R
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches your recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
c
IN  
a
OPTICAL  
L
2
(CD)  
R
TV/TAPE  
COAXIAL  
b
a
L
(DVD/BD)  
R
TV/TAPE  
L
R
L
R
Connect one or the other  
These connections must be  
assigned (see page 36)  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.  
• With connection , you can play and record.  
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 IN COAXIAL (DVD/BD)  
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 (CD)  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
b
c
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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.  
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:  
R
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the  
AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R  
jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV  
receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack.  
TV/TAPE  
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
V
V
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
L
R
R
CBL/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
Connect one  
or the other  
Notes:  
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see  
page 63).  
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an u cable (see page 31).  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 37).  
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting Onkyo u Components  
Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA).  
Step 2: Make the necessary u connections (see illustration below).  
Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 37).  
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:  
Auto Power On/Standby  
When you start playback on a component connected via u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically  
turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all  
components connected via u will also go on Standby.  
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. You must  
enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 63). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV  
receiver and not the other component.  
Notes:  
IN  
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables  
L
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).  
R
• Some components have two u jacks. You can  
CD  
connect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack  
is for connecting additional u-capable  
L
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
components.  
R
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks.  
Connecting other manufacturer’s components may  
cause a malfunction.  
e.g., CD player  
e.g., DVD player  
• Some components may not support all u functions.  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo  
components.  
R
L
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
R
L
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
Connecting the Power Cord  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers and AV components.  
• Plug the end of the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.  
• 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.  
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Turning On the AV receiver  
ON/STANDBY  
ON/STANDBY  
RECEIVER  
STANDBY indicator  
Turning On and Standby  
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.  
or  
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote  
controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To  
prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, turn down the  
volume before you turn it off.  
Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps  
receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.  
Do the 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup—this is  
essential!  
See “Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup” on page 33.  
Did you connect a component to component video input or  
Y
digital audio input?  
COAXIAL  
CBPB  
“Digital Input Setup” on page 36 respectively.  
CRPR  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
IN  
Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI  
Dock?  
If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 37.  
MD recorder, CD recorder,  
RI Dock  
TV/TAPE  
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First Time Setup  
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.  
Measurement Positions  
Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction  
and Speaker Setup  
To create a listening environment in which several  
people can enjoy your home theater simultaneously,  
Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at three positions  
within the listening area.  
With the supplied calibrated microphone,  
Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of  
speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass  
management, optimum crossover frequencies to the  
a First measurement point  
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this  
subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary  
refers to the most central position where one would  
listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the  
normally sit within the listening environment. 2EQ  
distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room  
uses the measurements from this position to  
acoustical problems over the listening area in both the  
calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the  
frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-  
optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.  
balanced sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ  
b Second measurement point  
allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, which  
maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any  
volume level. (See page 58)  
Before using this function, connect and position all of  
your speakers.  
The right side of the listening area.  
c Third measurement point  
The left side of the listening area.  
The distances between points a and b and points a  
and c must be at least 1 meter.  
From the examples below, choose the listening area that  
best matches yours and place the microphone  
accordingly when prompted.  
If Audyssey Dynanic EQ is set to “On”,  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume becomes available.  
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ  
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of  
deteriorating 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  
prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction  
solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem  
with Audyssey 2EQ to provide well-balanced sound  
for every listener at any volume level.  
TV  
TV  
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  
preferred volume setting by the user and then monitors  
how the volume of program material is being  
perceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an  
adjustment is needed. Whenever necessary, Dynamic  
Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual  
adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume  
level while optimizing the dynamic range. Audyssey  
Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so  
that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically,  
the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround  
impression, and dialog clarity remain the same  
whether watching movies, flipping between television  
channels, or changing from stereo to surround sound  
content.  
:
:
Listening area  
Listening position  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Notes:  
Using Audyssey 2EQ™  
• Before starting Audyssey 2EQ 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 microphone tip pointed directly at the  
ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in  
your hand during measurements as this will produce  
innacurate results.  
Notes:  
• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted  
automatically when the Audyssey 2EQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup starts.  
• Room correction and speaker setup cannot be  
performed while a pair of headphones is  
connected.  
• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the room  
correction and speaker setup for three positions.  
Total measurement time varies depending on the  
number of speakers.  
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during  
room correction and speaker setup.  
• 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.  
ON/STANDBY  
• Cell phones should be turned off or placed away from  
all audio electronics during the measurement process  
as Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) may cause  
measurement disruptions (even if the cell phone is not  
in use).  
Speaker setup microphone  
Press [ENTER].  
The room calibration and speaker setup starts.  
SETUP MIC  
3
Test tones are played through each speaker as  
Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes.  
Please refrain from talking during measure-  
ments and do not stand between speakers and  
the microphone.  
ENTER  
Note:  
You can cancel the Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure  
simply by disconnecting the setup microphone.  
Turn on the AV receiver.  
1
Set the speaker setup  
2
When the following display appears,  
microphone at the Main  
Listening Position a (page 33),  
and connect it to the SETUP MIC  
jack.  
4
move the speaker setup microphone to  
measurement point b (page 33), and  
then press [ENTER].  
Audyssey indicator  
Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements.  
This takes a few minutes.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Mismatch Error  
When the following display appears,  
5
move the speaker setup microphone to  
measurement point c (page 33), and  
then press [ENTER].  
This message appears if a speaker that was detected  
during the 1st measurement is not detected during the  
2nd or 3rd measurements. If this message appears, check  
your speaker connections, and then try again.  
Audyssey 2EQ performs more  
measurements.  
This takes a few minutes.  
To Retry the Room Correction and  
Speaker Setup  
When the measurements are complete, the  
results are calculated and saved automatically.  
Press the [ENTER] button.  
Make sure speakers that cannot be  
detected are connected properly.  
When the room correction and speaker  
setup is complete, disconnect the  
speaker setup microphone.  
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually  
6
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during  
the room correction and speaker setup, follow the  
directions on pages 54–56.  
Using a Powered Subwoofer  
If you’re using a powered subwoofer, as it outputs very  
low-frequency sound and its position is usually low  
down, it may not be detected by the Audyssey 2EQ  
Room Correction and Speaker Setup. In this case,  
increase the subwoofer’s volume, select its highest  
crossover frequency, and then try running the  
Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup  
again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the  
sound distorts, it may not be detected, 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.  
Note:  
When the room correction and speaker setup is  
complete, “6. Equalizer” (page 56) will be set to  
“Audyssey.”  
Error Messages  
While the room correction and speaker setup is in  
progress, one of the following error messages may  
appear:  
Ambient noise is too high  
This message appears if there’s too much background  
noise and the measurements cannot be performed  
properly. Remove the source of the noise and try again.  
Speaker Detect Errors  
This message appears if one of the speaker-related errors  
below occurs.  
• One of the front speakers has not been detected.  
• One of the surround speakers has not been detected.  
Write Error  
This message appears if saving fails.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Component Video Input Setup  
Digital Input Setup  
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.  
To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, you must connect your  
DVD/BD player to the AV receiver by using a digital  
audio connection (coaxial or optical).  
Here are the default assignments.  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
AUX  
Default assignment  
Input selector  
DVD/BD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
AUX  
Default assignment  
COAX  
IN1  
- - - - -  
IN2  
- - - - -  
OPT1  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
- - - - -  
TV/TAPE  
CD  
TV/TAPE  
CD  
- - - - -  
OPT2  
With this function, you can assign digital inputs to input  
sources. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD  
player to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, you’ll need to  
assign that input (OPT1) to the DVD input source.  
You can change the assignments as follows.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select  
RECEIVER  
“1.Component”, and then press  
[ENTER].  
qwer  
ENTER  
SETUP  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
1
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
buttons to select an input  
selector, and use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:  
IN1: Select if the video component  
is connected to  
3
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1.  
IN2: Select if the video component  
is connected to  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.  
- - - - -: Select if you’re not using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT.  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
4
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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First Time Setup—Continued  
CBL/SAT TV/TAPE  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select “2.Digital  
Audio”, and then press [ENTER].  
VCR/DVR  
Press the [TV/TAPE], [CBL/SAT]  
or [VCR/DVR] input selector  
button so that “TV/TAPE”,  
“CBL/SAT” or “VCR/DVR”  
appears on the display.  
1
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
3
buttons to select an input  
selector, and then use the Left  
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
select:  
or  
or  
COAX: Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
COAXIAL.  
OPT1: Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL 1.  
OPT2: Select if the component is  
connected to DIGITAL IN  
OPTICAL 2.  
- - - - -: Select if the component is  
connected to an analog input.  
Press and hold down the  
[TV/TAPE], [CBL/SAT] or  
[VCR/DVR] input selector button  
(about 3 seconds) to change the  
setting.  
2
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
4
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or  
DOCK.  
For the TV/TAPE input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
Notes:  
or  
or  
• Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out  
a digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources’  
manual.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,  
and [ENTER] button.  
TV/TAPE MD CDR  
DOCK  
For the CBL/SAT input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
CBL/SAT DOCK  
Changing the Input Display  
For the VCR/DVR input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
VCR/DVR DOCK  
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 CBL/SAT  
IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you  
must change this setting.  
Note:  
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.  
DOCK can be selected for the TV/TAPE or CBL/SAT or  
VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.  
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Basic Operations  
Basic AV receiver Operation  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS A/B  
MASTER VOLUME  
RECEIVER  
VOL q, w  
SP A/B  
Input selector  
Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input  
source.  
1
2
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
To select an input source with the remote controller. Press the  
[RECEIVER] button, and then press its INPUT SELECTOR buttons.  
To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS  
[A] and [B] buttons, or use the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button.  
Pressing the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button cycles through the following  
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
settings:  
Speaker Set ASpeaker Set A&BSpeaker Set BOff  
Note that while speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel  
playback.  
See page 13 for more information about speaker sets A and B.  
Start playback on the source component.  
To watch a BD, DVD, or other video source, on your TV, select the video input  
that’s connected to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT, or MONITOR OUT.  
On some DVD/BD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio  
output settings.  
3
4
5
Remote  
controller  
AV receiver  
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the  
remote controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.  
Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range  
Select a listening mode and enjoy!  
See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 49.  
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Basic Operations—Continued  
This section explains functions that can be used with any  
input source.  
Muting the AV receiver  
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.  
DISPLAY  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
controller’s [MUTING] button.  
The output is muted and the MUTING  
indicator flashes on the display.  
Press  
[RECEIVER]  
first  
MUTING  
TONE, +, –  
To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote  
controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the  
volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING  
indicator goes off.  
Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to  
Standby.  
SLEEP  
DIMMER  
Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that  
it turns off automatically after a specified period.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
controller’s [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly to select the required  
sleep time.  
MUSIC OPTIMIZER  
–, +,TONE  
DISPLAY  
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been  
set, as shown. The specified sleep time  
appears on the display for about 5  
seconds, then the previous display  
reappears.  
PHONES  
DIMMER  
Setting the Display Brightness  
SLEEP indicator  
You can adjust the brightness of the display.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the remote  
Remote  
controller  
controller’s [DIMMER] button  
repeatedly to select: dim,  
dimmer, or normal brightness.  
You can also use the AV receiver’s  
[DIMMER] button (not European  
models).  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
To check the remaining sleep time, 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.  
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Basic Operations—Continued  
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Using Headphones  
Displaying Source Information  
For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo  
headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s  
PHONES jack.  
You can display various information about the current  
input source as follows.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
and then press the [DISPLAY]  
button repeatedly to cycle  
through the available  
information.  
Note:  
Notes:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [DISPLAY] button.  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES  
jack, the speakers are turned off.  
The following information can typically be displayed:  
Input source &  
volume*1  
• Speaker sets A and B are turned off while the  
headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack.  
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Mono,  
Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays the same.  
Signal format*2  
or sampling  
frequency  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
Input source &  
listening mode  
You can adjust the bass or treble for speaker set A’s front  
speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is  
selected.  
*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and  
frequency are displayed.  
*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, 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 is displayed. Information is  
displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display  
reappears.  
AV receiver  
Press the [TONE] button  
repeatedly to select either  
“Bass” or “Treble”.  
Use the TONE [–]/[+] buttons to  
adjust.  
Interpreting Surround Channel Information  
A
B
C
Remote  
controller  
A: The number of front channels (front left, front  
right, and center).  
B: The number of surround channels (surround left  
and surround right).  
C: LFE channel for subwoofer (1 means yes).  
Tip:  
This procedure can also be performed  
on the remote controller by using  
[AUDIO] button (see page 60).  
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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Using the Music Optimizer  
Specifying the Digital Signal Format  
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 following table shows the display indicator for each  
digital signal format.  
Format  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
Display  
To turn the Music Optimizer “On”  
or “Off”, use the AV receiver’s  
[MUSIC OPTIMIZER] button.  
PCM  
PCM  
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).  
On: Music Optimizer on.  
Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital  
input signals automatically. However, if you experience  
either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS  
sources, you can specify the signal format manually.  
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut  
off, try the PCM setting.  
Tip:  
This procedure can also be performed  
on the remote controller by using  
[AUDIO] button (see page 61).  
Note:  
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or  
rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.  
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 Opti-  
mizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is  
selected.  
e, r  
AUDIO  
Press and hold [AUDIO] button  
for about 8 seconds.  
1
While “Auto” is displayed (about  
2
3 seconds), use 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 there will be  
no sound.  
DTS:  
Only DTS format input signals will  
be heard. If the input signal is not  
DTS, the DTS indicator will flash  
and there will be no sound.  
Auto (default):  
The format is detected  
automatically. If no digital input  
signal is present, the corresponding  
analog input is used instead.  
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Listening to the Radio  
AM/FM Frequency Step Setup  
(not European models)  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]  
4
buttons to select:  
(North American /Taiwan models)  
200k/10k:  
Select if 200k/10k steps are  
used in your area.  
50k/9k: Select if 50k/9k steps are used  
in your area.  
RECEIVER  
(Asian models)  
10kHz: Select if 10kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
9kHz: Select if 9kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
qwer  
ENTER  
SETUP  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
5
For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify  
the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that  
when this setting is changed, all radio presets are  
deleted.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button,  
1
followed by the [SETUP] button.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
2
buttons to select “8.Hardware”,  
and then press [ENTER].  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w]  
3
buttons to select “FM/AM” (North  
American /Taiwan model) or “AM  
Freq” (Asian models).  
(North American /Taiwan models)  
(Asian models)  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Manual Tuning Mode  
Listening to AM/FM Stations  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
disappears from the display.  
1
AM  
TUNING  
Press and hold the TUNING Up or  
Down [q]/[w] button.  
2
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
FM  
TUNING MODE  
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations and store your favorite stations as presets for  
easy selection.  
Press the button repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
Use the [AM] or [FM] input  
selector button to select “AM” or  
“FM”.  
The North American model changes FM frequency in  
0.2MHz steps, 10kHz steps for AM. For other models  
it’s 0.05MHz steps for FM and 9kHz (or 10kHz) steps  
for AM.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
or  
Band  
Frequency  
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.  
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.)  
Note:  
You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down  
[q]/[w] buttons to tune the radio.  
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations  
Auto Tuning Mode  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
appears on the display.  
1
Press the TUNING Up or Down  
2
[q]/[w] button.  
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator also appears.  
FM STEREO  
AUTO  
TUNED  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by  
entering the appropriate frequency.  
Displaying AM/FM Radio Information  
DISPLAY  
AM  
FM  
Press the [DISPLAY] button to  
display the available information.  
Band  
Frequency  
Preset #  
Number  
buttons  
D.TUN  
Listening mode  
Press the [AM] or [FM] button to  
select “AM” or “FM”, followed by  
1
the [D.TUN] button.  
or  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
Within 8 seconds, use the  
2
number buttons to enter the  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
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Selecting Presets  
Presetting AM/FM Stations  
ePRESETr  
MEMORY  
ePRESETr  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM and FM radio stations.  
Tune into the AM or FM station  
you want to store as a preset.  
1
CH +/–  
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The preset number flashes.  
2
While the preset number is  
3
flashing (about 8 seconds), use  
the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to  
select a preset from 1 through 40.  
Number  
buttons  
Press the [MEMORY] button  
4
again to store the station.  
The station is stored and the preset  
number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite stations.  
AV receiver  
To select a preset, use the  
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons or the  
remote controller’s CH [+/–]  
button.  
Deleting Presets  
MEMORY  
or  
Remote  
controller  
You can also use the remote  
controller’s number buttons to  
select a preset directly.  
TUNING MODE  
or  
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
1
See the next section.  
While holding down the  
[MEMORY] button, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button.  
2
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
RDS Program Types (PTY)  
Using RDS (European models only)  
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are  
available. When tuned to 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  
available in most European countries. RDS is approved  
by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and  
is available in North America.  
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.).  
The AV receiver supports four types of RDS  
information:  
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  
Finance  
Children’s programmes  
Social affairs  
Religion  
PS (Program Service)  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS  
information, the station’s name will be displayed.  
Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the  
frequency for 3 seconds.  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Phone in  
Travel  
Leisure  
Leisure  
Jazz  
RT (Radio Text)  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies music  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Alarm test  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text will be shown on the display (see  
page 47).  
Country  
Nation M  
Oldies  
PTY (Program Type)  
This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type  
(see page 47).  
Folk M  
Document  
TEST  
TP (Traffic Program)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that  
Alarm  
Alarm!  
broadcast traffic information (see page 47).  
Notes:  
• In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV  
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the  
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be  
displayed 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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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
To start the search, press  
[ENTER].  
The AV receiver searches until it finds  
a station of the type you specified, at  
which point it stops briefly before  
continuing with the search.  
4
5
RT/PTY/TP  
When a station you want to listen  
to is found, press [ENTER].  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text can be displayed.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
once.  
Listening to Traffic News (TP)  
The RT information scrolls across the  
display.  
Notes:  
FM ENTER  
• 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.  
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)  
RT/PTY/TP  
FM ePRESETr  
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.  
Use the [FM] input selector  
button to select FM.  
1
RT/PTY/TP  
ENTER  
You can search for radio stations by type.  
Use the [FM] input selector  
button to select FM.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
three times.  
1
2
If the current radio station is  
broadcasting TP (Traffic Program),  
“[TP]” will appear on the display and  
traffic news will be heard as and when  
it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square  
brackets appears, this means that the  
station is not broadcasting TP.  
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button  
twice.  
The current program type appears on  
the display.  
2
To locate a station that is  
3
broadcasting 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.  
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons  
3
to select the type of program you  
want.  
See the table on page 46.  
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Recording  
This section explains how to record the input source and  
how to record audio and video from separate sources.  
Recording from Different AV Sources  
You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by  
simultaneously recording audio and video from two  
separate sources. This is possible because only the audio  
source is switched when an audio-only input source,  
such as TV/TAPE or CD, is selected, the video source  
remains the same.  
In the following example, audio from the CD player  
connected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder  
connected 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.  
Recording the Input Source  
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g.,  
cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TV/TAPE  
OUT jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video  
recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to the VCR/DVR  
OUT jacks. See pages 18 to 31 for hookup information.  
Camcorder  
Use the input selector buttons to  
1
select the source that you want  
to record.  
video signal  
audio signal  
You can watch the source while  
recording it. The AV receiver’s  
MASTER VOLUME control has no  
effect on recording.  
On your recorder, start  
recording.  
2
On the source component, start  
playback.  
3
Note:  
CD player  
VCR  
If you select a different input source during recording,  
that input source will be recorded instead.  
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for  
playback.  
1
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
2
Press the [AUX] input selector button.  
3
Press the [CD] input selector button.  
This selects the CD player as the audio source but  
leaves the camcorder as the video source.  
4
Start recording on the VCR, then start  
5
playback on the camcorder and CD player.  
Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD  
player are recorded by the VCR.  
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Selecting with the Remote Controller  
Selecting the Listening Modes  
For a description of each listening mode, see “About the  
Listening Modes” on page 53.  
STEREO  
GAME  
MOVIE/TV  
MUSIC  
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can  
only be selected if your DVD/BD player is  
connected to the AV receiver with a digital  
audio connection (OPTICAL, or COAXIAL).  
• The listening modes you can select depends on  
the format of the input signal. To check the  
format, see “Displaying Source Information”  
on page 40.  
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you  
can only select the Mono, Direct, or Stereo  
listening mode.  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
[MUSIC] button  
Selecting on the AV receiver  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with music.  
[GAME] button  
MUSIC  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with video games.  
[STEREO] button  
This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All  
Channel Stereo listening mode.  
MOVIE/TV GAME  
[MOVIE/TV] button  
This button selects the listening modes intended for  
use with movies and TV.  
[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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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format  
The Speaker layout illustration shows which  
speakers are set to active in the “Sp Config”  
setting (see page 54).  
Front R  
Speaker  
Front L  
Speaker  
FL  
C
FR  
Center  
Speaker  
The LISTENING MODE button illustration  
shows that listening modes can be selected.  
SW  
Subwoofer  
Surround R  
Speaker  
SL  
SR  
Surround L  
Speaker  
: active in the “Sp Config” setting  
C
: non-active in the “Sp Config” setting  
C
Mono/Multiplex Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
Listening  
Button  
Mode  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR SL  
SR SL  
SR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
T-D (Theater-  
dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Stereo Source  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
Listening  
Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR SL  
SR SL  
SR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
PLII Movie  
PLII Music  
PLII Game  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
T-D  
(Theater-  
dimensional)  
Neo:6 Cinema  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
Neo:6 Music  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Multichannel Sources  
: Available Listening Modes  
Speaker layout  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
FL  
C
FR  
Listening  
Mode  
Button  
SW  
SW  
SW  
SL  
SR SL  
SR SL  
SR  
Direct  
Stereo  
Mono  
Dolby Digital/  
DTS/  
DTS 96/24  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
Game-RPG  
Game-Action  
Game-Rock  
Game-Sports  
AllChStereo  
FullMono  
T-D  
(Theater-  
dimensional)  
DTS Surround  
Sensation  
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matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing  
a very natural and seamless surround sound experience  
that fully envelops the listener.  
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.  
Neo:6 Cinema  
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,  
Direct  
DVD, VHS).  
In this mode, audio from the input source is output  
directly with minimal processing, providing high-  
fidelity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels  
are output as they are.  
Neo:6 Music  
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,  
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).  
Onkyo Original DSP Modes  
Stereo  
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
Studio-Mix  
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie  
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this  
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful  
acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.  
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the  
Dolby Surround logo or TV shows that feature  
Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with  
stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will  
create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.  
TV Logic  
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows  
produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire  
sound, and clarity to voices.  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music  
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources  
such as music CDs and DVDs.  
Game-RPG  
Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.  
Dolby Pro Logic II Game  
Game-Action  
Use this mode when playing action game discs.  
Use this mode when playing game discs.  
Dolby Digital  
Game-Rock  
Use this mode when playing rock game discs.  
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.  
Game-Sports  
Use this mode when playing sports game discs.  
All Ch Stereo  
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire  
listening area with stereo sound from the front and  
surround speakers.  
DTS  
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.  
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.  
DTS 96/24  
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is  
high-resolution DTS with a 96kHz sampling rate and 24-  
bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with  
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround  
sound even with only two or three speakers. This works  
by controlling 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.  
DTS Surround Sensation  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround  
sound even with only two speakers.  
DTS Neo:6  
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-  
channel playback. It uses five full-bandwidth channels of  
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Advanced Setup  
Common Procedures in Setup Menu  
Remote  
indicator  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [SETUP] button.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
select the function, and then press the  
[ENTER] button.  
RECEIVER  
qwer  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] button to  
select item, and then use the Left and  
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.  
3
ENTER  
SETUP  
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
4
Setup closes.  
Number  
Buttons  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and  
[ENTER] button.  
This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a  
speaker after performing the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.  
Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 33).  
3. Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker  
Setup function (see page 33).  
This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.  
For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large (full  
band). For those with a smaller diameter, specify Small (default crossover 150Hz).  
Cone diameter  
The crossover frequency can be changed on page 55.  
Note:  
Speaker Configuration, Crossover Frequency, and Double Bass settings cannot be changed  
while headphones are connected, or speaker set B is on.  
Subwoofer  
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is connected (default).  
No: Select if no subwoofer is connected.  
*1  
Small: Select if the front speakers are small (default).  
Large: Select if the front speakers are large.  
Front  
*2  
Small: Select if the center speaker is small (default).  
Large: Select if the center speaker is large.  
Center  
None: Select if no center speaker is connected.  
*2  
Small: Select if the surround speakers are small (default).  
Large: Select if the surround speakers are large.  
None: Select if no surround speakers are connected.  
Surround  
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting is fixed at “Large” and does not appear.  
*2 If the “Front” setting is set to “Small”, the “Large” option cannot be selected.  
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Crossover (Crossover Frequency)  
This setting is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 33).  
This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as “Smallin the “3. Sp Config” on page 54.  
To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according  
to the size and frequency response of your speakers.  
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system when choosing the crossover frequency.  
Speaker cone diameter  
Over 8 in. (20 cm)  
Crossover frequency  
40/50/60Hz*  
80Hz  
6-1/2 to 8 in. (16–20 cm)  
5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13–16 cm)  
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9–13 cm)  
Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm)  
100Hz  
120Hz  
150 (default) /200Hz*  
*
Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.  
Notes:  
• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and  
set accordingly.  
• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer.  
Double Bass  
This setting is not set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 33).  
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and  
center to the subwoofer. This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”, and the “Front”  
setting is set to “Large” in the “3. Sp Config” on page 54.  
On: Double Bass function on. Bass from the front left and right channels is also fed to the  
subwoofer (default).  
Off: Double Bass function off.  
4. Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).  
With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.  
Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “3. Sp Config” (page 54) cannot be selected.  
• The speaker distance setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected, or speaker set B is on.  
• The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or less than the Left distance. For example,  
if the Left distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the Center and Subwoofer distances can be set between 15 and 25 ft. (4.5  
and 7.5 m).  
• The Surround distances can be set up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) more or 15 ft. (4.5 m) less than the Left distance. For example,  
if the Left distance is set to 20 ft. (6 m), the SurrRight and SurrLeft distances can be set between 5 and 25 ft. (1.5  
and 7.5 m).  
Unit  
feet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.  
meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.  
Front, Center, SurrRight, SurrLeft, Subwoofer  
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your listening position.  
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5. Level Cal (Speaker Levels Calibration)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function  
(see page 33).  
You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. A pink  
noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “3. Sp Config” (page 54) do not output the test tone.  
• The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the AV receiver  
is muted.  
Left, Center, Right, SurrRight, SurrLeft, Subwoofer  
The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).  
6. Equalizer (Equalizer Settings)  
These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).  
Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 56.  
Notes:  
You can select: “63Hz”, “250Hz”, “1000Hz”, “4000Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”,  
“63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.  
• While the Direct listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.  
• The equalizer setting cannot be changed while a pair of headphones is connected, or speaker set B is on.  
EQ  
Manual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. If you select “Manual”,  
continue with this procedure.  
Select a frequency  
Use the Down [w] button to select “Ch”, and then use the Left and  
1
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select a speaker.  
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select a frequency. Use  
2
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 “Ch”, and then use the Left and  
3
Right [e]/[r] buttons to select another speaker.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “3. Sp Config” (page 54) do  
not output the test tone.  
Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup function. Be sure to select this setting after having  
performed the Room Correction and Speaker Setup. “Dynamic EQ” and “Dyn Vol”  
become available (see page 58).  
Off: Tone off, response flat (default).  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Audio Adjust Settings  
With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.  
7. Audio Adjust  
Multiplex/Mono Settings  
Input (Mux)  
Main: The main channel is output (default).  
Sub: The sub channel is output.  
M/S: 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.  
Input (Mono)  
L+R: Both the left and right channels are output (default).  
L: Only the left channel is output.  
R: Only the right channel is output.  
This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.  
PLII/Neo:6 Settings  
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.  
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 II 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 II 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  
II 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.  
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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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Audyssey Settings  
After room correction and speaker setup is completed, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ becomes “On” by default.  
Dynamic EQ  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.  
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default).  
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.  
Notes:  
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ allows you to maintain the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level in  
accordance with the speakers.  
• In order to record with appropriate sound, Audyssey 2EQ™ is automatically deactivated during a recording.  
After the recording is finished, Audyssey 2EQ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ will resume as previously set.  
• “Dynamic EQ” and “Dyn Vol” become available (see page 58).  
Dyn Vol (Dynamic Volume)  
Off: Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ off.  
Light: Light Compression Mode becomes active (see page 33).  
Medium: Medium Compression Mode becomes active (see page 33).  
Heavy: Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the most,  
causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.  
Notes:  
• Other than “Off”, “Dynamic EQ” becomes “On”, and “6. Equalizer” (see page 56) setting becomes  
“Audyssey”.  
• “Dynamic Volume” becomes active when Dynamic EQ is set to “On”. Therefore, it is “Off” forcibly if  
“Dynamic EQ” becomes “Off”.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Setting  
LstnAngl (Listening Angle)  
Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees (default).  
Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.  
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater- Dimensional listening  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative  
to the listening position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should  
be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of  
the two available settings.  
20°/40°  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Hardware Setup  
This section explains items on the Hardware menu.  
8. Hardware  
Remote ID  
When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate  
the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.  
Remote ID  
Note:  
1, 2, 3  
If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID (see below),  
otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID  
While holding down the [RECEIVER] button, press and hold down the  
[SETUP] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).  
1
Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.  
2
Tuner  
FM/AM (North American/Taiwan models)  
See “AM/FM Frequency Step Setup (not European models)” on page 42.  
AM Freq (Asian model)  
See “AM/FM Frequency Step Setup (not European models)” on page 42.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Using the Audio Settings  
You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by  
the [AUDIO] button.  
1
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to  
RECEIVER  
select an item.  
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to  
change the setting.  
qwer  
Repeat this step for the other settings.  
AUDIO  
Tone Control Settings  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected.  
Notes:  
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–], and [+] buttons.  
Bass  
–10dB to +10dB in 2dB steps (default: 0dB)  
–10dB to +10dB in 2dB steps (default: 0dB)  
Treble  
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.  
Notes:  
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital.  
• 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 is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby.  
Late Night  
Off: Late Night function off (default).  
Low: Small reduction in dynamic range.  
High: Large reduction in dynamic range.  
CinemaFILTER  
With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for  
reproduction in a movie theater.  
CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, DTS,  
DTS 96/24, and Neo:6.  
Note:  
The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input sources.  
Cinema Fltr  
Off: CinemaFILTER off (default).  
On: CinemaFILTER on.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™  
Dyn Vol  
See “Dyn Vol” of “Audio Adjust Settings” on page 58.  
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.  
Note:  
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48kHz  
and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected.  
M.Optimizer  
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).  
On: Music Optimizer on.  
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.  
Notes:  
You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.  
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “3. Sp Config” cannot be adjusted (see page 54).  
SW Level (Subwoofer)  
–15dB to +12dB (default: 0dB)  
C Level (Center)  
–12dB to +12dB (default: 0dB)  
A/V Sync  
When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.  
With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals.  
Note:  
This setting is not available when the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.  
A/V Sync  
0ms to 100ms in 20ms steps  
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Controlling Other Components  
You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other  
components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.  
To control another component, you must first enter that  
component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE  
button.  
See page 63 for the Onkyo  
component’s remote control  
code.  
1
While holding down the REMOTE  
MODE button to which you want  
to enter a code, press and hold  
down the [DISPLAY] button until  
the Remote indicator lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
2
This section explains how to enter remote control codes  
and how to control your other components.  
Preprogrammed Remote Control  
Codes  
Notes:  
The following REMOTE MODE buttons are  
preprogrammed 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.  
• Remote control codes cannot be  
entered for the [RECEIVER]  
buttons.  
remote control codes from any  
category can be entered for the  
REMOTE MODE buttons. However,  
these buttons also work as input  
selector buttons (page 38), so choose  
a REMOTE MODE button that  
corresponds with the input to which  
you connect your component. For  
example, if you connect your CD  
player to the CD input, choose the  
[CD] button when entering its remote  
control code.  
(3 seconds)  
Onkyo DVD/BD player (page 64)  
Onkyo CD player (page 65)  
Onkyo RI Dock with u (page 66)  
Entering Remote Control Codes  
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you  
want to control.  
Remote  
indicator  
Within 30 seconds, use the  
number buttons to enter the 5-  
digit remote control code.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
If the remote control code is not entered  
successfully, the Remote indicator will  
flash once slowly.  
3
DISPLAY  
REMOTE  
MODE  
RECEIVER  
Note:  
AUDIO  
The remote control codes provided are correct at the time  
of printing but subject to change.  
Number  
buttons  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Note:  
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo  
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 CBL/SAT  
IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you  
must set the Input Display accordingly (see page 37).  
Components Connected via u  
Onkyo components that are connected via u are  
controlled 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.  
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons  
Make sure the Onkyo component is  
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default  
remote control code.  
1
connected with an u cable and an  
analog audio cable (RCA).  
See page 31 for details.  
While holding down the REMOTE  
1
MODE button that you want to  
reset, press and hold down the  
[AUDIO] button until the Remote  
indicator lights up (about 3  
seconds).  
Enter the appropriate remote control code  
to the REMOTE MODE button.  
2
• [DVD/BD] button  
31612: Onkyo DVD player with u  
• [CD] button  
71327: Onkyo CD player with u  
• [DOCK] button  
81993: Onkyo RI Dock with u (default)  
• [AM] and [FM] buttons  
51805: To control the AV receiver’s tuner  
(default)  
(3 seconds)  
See the previous page for how to enter remote  
control codes.  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
2
REMOTE MODE button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the button has been  
reset.  
Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons  
is preprogrammed with a remote  
control 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
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:  
Resetting the Remote Controller  
• [DVD/BD] button  
30627: Onkyo DVD player without u (default)  
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.  
• [CD] button  
While holding down the  
71817: Onkyo CD player without u (default)  
• [DOCK] button  
1
[RECEIVER] button, press and  
hold down the [AUDIO] button  
until the Remote indicator lights  
up (about 3 seconds).  
82990: Onkyo RI Dock without u  
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  
(3 seconds)  
32901: Onkyo HD-DVD player  
70868: Onkyo MD player  
71323: Onkyo CD recorder  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
2
[RECEIVER] button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the remote controller  
has been reset.  
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Controlling a DVD Player  
The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the  
remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD  
player.  
d SETUP button  
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.  
e Playback buttons  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 62.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
f REPEAT button  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
g SEARCH button  
Used to search title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
to search times for locating specific points.  
h Number buttons  
a
i
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.  
j
k
i DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the current disc, title,  
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining  
time, total time, and so on.  
l
j MUTING button (39)  
m
b
c
d
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
k DISC +/– button  
Selects discs on a DVD changer.  
n
o
l VOL [q]/[w] button (38)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
m MENU button  
e
Displays a DVD’s menu.  
f
g
p
q
n RETURN button  
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the  
previous menu.  
o AUDIO button  
h
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio  
formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
r
p RANDOM button  
Used with the random playback function.  
q PLAY MODE button  
*
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.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
r CLR button  
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
b TOP MENU button  
Note:  
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.  
If you enter the remote control code for a Blu-ray or HD  
DVD player that has A, B, C, and D or colored buttons,  
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.  
c Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player  
The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote  
control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
b Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons  
For details on entering a remote control code for a  
different component, see page 62.  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
c SETUP button  
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.  
Press the appropriate  
d Playback buttons  
REMOTE MODE button first  
Play [1], Pause [3], Stop [2], Fast Reverse  
[5], Fast forward [4], Previous [7], and  
Next [6].  
e REPEAT button  
a
h
Used with the repeat playback function.  
f SEARCH button  
Used to locate specific points.  
i
j
g Number buttons  
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating  
specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “-.--” button.  
k
h DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the current disc or track,  
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,  
and so on.  
b
c
i MUTING button (39)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j DISC +/– button  
d
Selects discs on a CD changer.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (38)  
e
f
l
m
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
l RANDOM button  
Used with the random playback function.  
g
m PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
n
n CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
*
With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Controlling an RI Dock  
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been  
programmed with the remote control code for your RI  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the  
following buttons.  
a ON/STANDBY button  
Turns the iPod on or off.  
Notes:  
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or  
DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.  
The [DOCK] button is preprogrammed with the remote  
control code for controlling an RI Dock when used with  
an u connection.  
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 controller transmits  
an On command. Similarly, if your iPod is  
already off, it will remain off when the remote  
controller transmits an Off command.  
For some RI docks, the “ON/STANDBY” button may  
not work with a remote control code 82990 (without  
u).  
In this case, make an u connection and enter a remote  
control code 81993 (with u).  
For details on entering a remote control code, see  
page 62.  
When Using an RI Dock:  
• Connect the RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN, CBL/SAT  
IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks.  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or  
“HDD/DOCK”.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see  
page 37).  
b TOP MENU button  
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
c Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons*  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
d Previous [7] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more  
information.  
Press the appropriate  
REMOTE MODE button first  
e Fast Reverse [5] button  
Press and hold to Fast Reverse.  
f Pause [3] button  
Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPod models,  
it works as a Play/Pause button.)  
a
h
g REPEAT button*  
Used with the repeat function.  
i
j
h DISPLAY button*  
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.  
k
i MUTING button (39)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
j ALBUM +/– button*  
l
m
b
c
Selects the next or previous album.  
k VOL [q]/[w] button (38)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
n
o
p
q
l MENU button*  
d
e
f
g
Displays a menu.  
m PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons*  
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.  
n Play [1] button  
r
s
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod models,  
this button works as a Play/Pause button.)  
o Next [6] button  
Selects the next song.  
p Fast Forward [4] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
*
With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
q Stop [2] button  
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
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r PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
s RANDOM button*  
Used with the shuffle function.  
*
Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd  
generation iPod models.  
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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 speaker cables are not shorting.  
• Check the volume (page 38). The AV receiver is  
designed for home theater enjoyment and has a wide  
volume range for precise adjustment.  
• If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display,  
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to  
unmute the AV receiver (page 39).  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo  
dealer.  
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the  
PHONES jack, no sound is output by the main room  
speakers (page 40).  
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.  
• Check the digital audio output settings on the source  
component. On some game consoles, such as those  
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio format from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button  
on your DVD player’s remote controller.  
• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-  
in, you must connect one between it and the AV  
receiver.  
Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your  
radio presets and custom settings.  
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must  
connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and  
a phono preamp.  
• Check the speaker settings (pages 54–56).  
• If the digital signal format is set to PCM or DTS, set it  
to “Auto” (page 41).  
Power  
Can’t turn on the AV receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall  
outlet properly.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5  
seconds or more, then plug it back in again.  
Only the front speakers produce sound  
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,  
only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.  
• Check the “3. Sp Config” (page 54).  
The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned  
on  
• The amp protection circuit has been activated.  
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet  
immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input  
sources, and leave the AV receiver with its power cord  
disconnected 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.  
Only the center speaker produces sound  
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Pro  
Logic II Music listening mode with a mono source,  
such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the  
sound will be concentrated in the center speaker.  
• Check the “3. Sp Config” (page 54).  
The center speaker produces no sound  
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,  
the center speaker produces no sound (page 53).  
• Check the “3. Sp Config” (page 54).  
The surround speakers produce no sound  
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,  
the surround speakers produce no sound.  
• Depending on the source and the current listening  
mode, not much sound may be produced by the  
surround speakers. Try another listening mode  
(page 49).  
Audio  
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet  
• Press the SPEAKERS [A] or [B] button to turn on the  
indicator for the speakers that you want to output  
sound.  
• HDMI audio is passed through the AV receiver and  
can only be heard from your TV.  
• Check the “3. Sp Config” (page 54).  
• To listen to an audio source that’s connected to an  
OPTICAL or COAXIAL input, make sure that input is  
assigned to an input selector (page 36).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 18).  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with the  
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 14).  
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The subwoofer produces no sound  
• The subwoofer outputs no sound while only speaker  
set B is on. Turn on speaker set A.  
• If the source material contains no audio in the LFE  
channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.  
• Check the “3. Sp Config” (page 54).  
• On the AV receiver, the subwoofer setting in the “3. Sp  
Config” is set to “No”. Set the subwoofer setting to  
Yes”.  
(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.  
Video  
There’s no picture  
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 18).  
There’s no sound with a certain signal format  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the source  
component. On some game consoles, such as those  
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio format from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button  
on your DVD player’s remote controller.  
• Make sure that each video component is properly  
connected.  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
the AV receiver is connected is selected.  
• The AV receiver does not convert between formats, so  
if a video source component is connected to a  
component video input, your TV must be connected to  
the component video output (page 19).  
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,  
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT  
(page 19).  
Can’t get 5.1-channel playback  
• When speaker B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced  
to 2.1-channel playback.  
The volume cannot be set to 79  
• After the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and  
level of each individual speaker has been adjusted  
(pages 33 and 56), the maximum volume may be  
reduced.  
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 supported (page 21).  
• When the levels of each speaker have been adjusted  
(page 56), the maximum possible volume may be  
reduced.  
• 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/BD player.  
Noise can be heard  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on can degrade audio  
performance, so don’t use them.  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers  
from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
light up  
• Relocate your antenna.  
The Late Night function doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the source is Dolby Digital (page 60).  
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or  
computer.  
About DTS signals  
• Listen to the station in mono (page 43).  
• 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.  
• 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  
malfunction.  
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS  
bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS  
listening 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, as the AV  
receiver does not switch formats immediately, you  
may not hear anything, in which case you should stop  
your player for about 3 seconds, and then resume  
playback.  
Remote Controller  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the  
correct polarity (page 12).  
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-  
teries, or old and new batteries (page 12).  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the AV receiver and there’s no obstruction  
between the remote controller and the AV receiver’s  
remote control sensor (page 12).  
• With some CD 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  
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• Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to  
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.  
Relocate if necessary.  
How do I change the language of a multiplex  
source  
• On the “7. Audio Adjust” menu, change the “Input  
(Mux)” setting to “Main” or “Sub” (page 57).  
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.  
The u functions don’t work  
• To use u, you must make an u connection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the  
component and AV receiver, even if they are  
connected digitally (page 31).  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote  
controller mode (pages 11 and 64–66).  
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control  
code (page 62).  
• Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver  
and remote controller (page 59).  
When performing “Audyssey 2EQ™ Room  
Correction and Speaker Setup”, the  
measurement fails showing the message  
“Ambient noise is too high”.  
Can’t control other components  
• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u  
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.  
Connecting only an u cable won’t work (page 31).  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote  
controller mode.  
• This can be caused by any malfunction in your speaker  
unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.  
The following settings can be made for the  
composite video inputs  
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these  
• If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE  
IN/OUT jacks, or an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN or  
VCR/DVR IN jacks, for the remote controller to work  
properly, you must set the Input Display to “MD”,  
“CDR”, or “DOCK”, respectively (page 37).  
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If  
more than one code is listed, try each one.  
• With some AV components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• 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 63).  
settings.  
1. While holding down the input selector button for the  
input source that you want to set, press the [SETUP]  
button.  
2. Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change  
the setting.  
3. Press the [SETUP] button when you’ve finished.  
• Video Attenuation  
This setting can be made for the DVD/BD,  
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, or AUX input.  
If you have a games console connected to the  
composite video input, and the picture isn’t very  
clear, you can attenuate the gain.  
Video ATT:0: (default).  
Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.  
Recording  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
selected.  
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV  
receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs  
with the same name (e.g., TV/TAPE IN to TV/TAPE  
OUT or VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).  
The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal  
processing 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 5 seconds, and then plug it back in again.  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
this unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded  
correctly.  
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 or Direct in which case it stays the same.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power  
North American:  
Power Supply  
North American:  
European:  
AC 120 V, 60Hz  
AC 230 V, 50Hz  
AC 220-240 V, 50/60Hz  
65 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm  
loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz-20 kHz with a  
maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.7 % (FTC)  
90 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm  
loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.9 % (FTC)  
Asian:  
Power Consumption  
North American:  
European:  
3.4 A  
330 W  
400 W  
Asian:  
European:  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
1 ch × 100 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch driven (IEC)  
Asian:  
435 × 151.5 × 329 mm  
17-1/8" × 5-15/16"× 12-15/16"  
1 ch × 120 W at 6 ohms, 1kHz, 1 ch driven (JEITA)  
Weight  
Dynamic Power  
160 W (3, Front)  
125 W (4, Front)  
85 W (8, Front)  
North American and European:  
8.0 kg  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  
0.08% (1kHz, 1 W)  
60 (Front, 1kHz, 8)  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
200 mV/ 47 k(LINE)  
Output Level and Impedance  
200 mV/ 470 (REC OUT)  
17.6 lbs.  
9.2 kg  
20.3 lbs.  
Asian:  
Damping Factor  
Video Inputs  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3  
IN 1, IN 2  
CBL/SAT, VCR/DVR, DVD/BD, AUX  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
20Hz–50kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (Direct)  
10 dB, 50Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20kHz (TREBLE)  
100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
6–16Ω  
Video Outputs  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
HDMI  
Component  
Composite  
OUT  
OUT  
VCR/DVR (REC OUT),  
MONITOR OUT  
Video Section  
Audio Inputs  
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p /75(Component Y)  
Digital Inputs  
COAXIAL:1  
OPTICAL :2  
CD, TV/TAPE, CBL/SAT, VCR/DVR,  
DVD/BD, AUX  
0.7 Vp-p /75(Component Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)  
1 Vp-p /75(Composite)  
Component Video Frequency Response  
Analog Inputs  
5Hz – 50MHz, –3 dB  
Audio Outputs  
Tuner Section  
Analog Outputs  
Subwoofer Pre Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
Phones  
TV/TAPE, VCR/DVR  
1
Main (L,R,C,SL,SR) + SP-B (L,R)  
1
FM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
European:  
Asian:  
87.5MHz–107.9MHz  
87.5MHz–108.0MHz, RDS  
87.5MHz–108.0MHz, RDS  
Control Terminal  
MIC  
Yes  
AM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American:  
European:  
Asian:  
530kHz–1710kHz at 10 kHz steps  
522kHz–1611kHz at 9 kHz steps  
522kHz–1611kHz at 9 kHz steps  
530kHz–1710kHz at 10 kHz steps  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
Preset Channel  
40  
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