Onkyo Stereo Receiver TX DS787 User Manual
Contents  
AV Receiver  
Before using  
2
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TX-DS787  
Facilities and connections  
Instruction Manual  
Setting OSD menu  
28  
48  
Enjoying music or videos  
Thank you for purchasing the 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.  
Remote controller  
Appendix  
58  
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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required,  
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics  
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in  
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to  
determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition.  
FIGURE 1:  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-  
ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
S2898A  
Precautions  
1. Warranty Claim  
For U.S. models  
You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In  
case of warranty claim, please report this number.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at-  
tention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro-  
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system  
of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
2. Recording Copyright  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
3. AC Fuse  
The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If  
power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station.  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
4. Care  
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and  
the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth  
in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry,  
and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean  
cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi-  
cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or re-  
move the panel lettering.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-  
its 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. How-  
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-  
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-  
ence 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.  
5. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,  
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.  
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to  
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the  
area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g.,  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.  
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to con-  
form to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match  
the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the  
unit.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
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.  
For Canadian models  
NOTE:  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH  
CANADIAN ICES-003.  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
Blue : Neutral  
Brown : Live  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH  
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may  
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-  
nals 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 termi-  
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
Modele pour les Canadien  
REMARQUE:  
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON-  
FORME 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.  
IMPORTANT  
A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be  
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5  
amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check  
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.  
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR  
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE  
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND  
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE  
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED  
INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.  
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If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.  
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Contents  
Before using  
Setting OSD menu  
Important Safeguards......................................... 2  
Precautions ......................................................... 3  
Contents .............................................................. 4  
Supplied accessories ......................................... 5  
Features ............................................................... 6  
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu .............. 28  
Navigating through the OSD menu................................ 29  
Speaker Setup ................................................... 30  
1. Speaker Setup menu ................................................... 30  
1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu....................................... 30  
1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu.................................... 31  
1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu ................................... 32  
1-4. Bass Peak Level sub-menu ..................................... 33  
Before using this unit ......................................... 7  
Setting the AM tuning step frequency ............................. 7  
Setting the Voltage selector .............................................. 7  
Installing the remote controller batteries ......................... 7  
Using the remote controller.............................................. 7  
Input Setup ........................................................ 34  
2. Input Setup menu ....................................................... 34  
2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu ............................................ 34  
2-2. Video Setup sub-menu ............................................ 36  
2-3. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu ........................... 37  
Input source signals ................................................ 37  
Listening modes ...................................................... 38  
2-4. Tone Control sub-menu .......................................... 40  
2-5. IntelliVolume sub-menu......................................... 40  
2-6. 12V Trigger sub-menu ............................................ 40  
Facilities and connections  
Front panel facilities........................................... 8  
Front panel ........................................................................ 9  
Front panel display ......................................................... 10  
Remote controller ............................................. 11  
Rear panel facilities .......................................... 12  
Example of how to connect your equipment .... 16  
Standard connections...................................................... 17  
Connecting your audio components .............................. 18  
Connecting your video components .............................. 18  
Listening Mode Setup ...................................... 41  
3. Listening Mode Setup menu ...................................... 41  
Description listening mode parameters .................. 43  
Preference ......................................................... 45  
4. Preference menu ......................................................... 45  
4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu ......................................... 45  
4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu .................................. 45  
4-3. DTS LFE Level Setup sub-menu............................ 45  
Connecting speakers ....................................... 20  
Ideal speaker configuration ............................................ 20  
Minimum speaker configuration for  
surround sound playback ........................................ 20  
Speaker placement.......................................................... 20  
Connecting speakers ....................................................... 21  
Connecting the speaker cable......................................... 21  
Connecting a subwoofer ................................................. 21  
OSD Setup ......................................................... 46  
5. OSD Setup menu ........................................................ 46  
5-1. OSD Config sub-menu............................................ 46  
5-2. OSD Setup sub-menu.............................................. 47  
5-3. OSD Position sub-menu ......................................... 47  
Connecting antennas ....................................... 22  
Assembling the AM loop antenna .................................. 22  
Connecting the AM antenna cable ................................. 22  
Connecting the included antennas ................................. 22  
Enjoying music or videos  
Enjoying music in the remote zone ................. 48  
Controlling the TX-DS787 from the remote zone ......... 48  
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna............................... 23  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna .............................. 23  
Directional linkage ......................................................... 23  
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω  
at the TX-DS787 ..................................................... 48  
Controlling the TX-DS787 without the remote controller .. 48  
antenna adapter ....................................................... 23  
Listening to Radio Broadcasts........................ 49  
Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations ............................. 49  
Tuning into a radio station ............................................. 49  
Presetting a radio station ................................................ 50  
Selecting a preset radio station ...................................... 50  
Erasing a preset radio station ......................................... 50  
Connecting to the remote zone input ............. 24  
Connecting the main and remote zones ......................... 24  
Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input................ 25  
Connecting power amplifiers and  
two surround back speakers ...................... 26  
Connecting power amplifiers ......................................... 26  
Connecting two surround back speakers ....................... 26  
Connecting the power ...................................... 27  
Connecting the power..................................................... 27  
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Contents  
Listening to RDS broadcasts .......................... 51  
Listening to RDS broadcasts .......................................... 51  
PTY program types in Europe ....................................... 51  
Displaying Radio Text (RT) ........................................... 52  
Performing a PTY scan .................................................. 52  
Performing a TP scan ..................................................... 52  
Controlling an Onkyo CD player ................................... 60  
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder............................... 60  
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck....................... 61  
Calling up a preset radio station .................................... 61  
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player ................................ 62  
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons ................ 62  
Enjoying music or videos with theTX-DS787 ... 53  
Selecting an input source ............................................... 53  
Adjusting the volume ..................................................... 53  
Changing the listening mode.......................................... 53  
Listening with headphones............................................. 53  
Using the many features of the TX-DS787 ................... 54  
If one of the messages shown below appears ................ 54  
Enjoying the multichannel output .................................. 54  
Programming the commands of remote  
controllers for other devices into the  
remote controller ......................................... 63  
Programming procedure ................................................. 63  
Erasing the programmed command from one button .... 65  
Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button .. 65  
Using a Macro function .................................... 66  
What is a Macro function? ............................................. 66  
Programming a Macro function ..................................... 66  
Running a Macro function ............................................. 66  
Programming the Direct Macro function....................... 67  
Recording a source .......................................... 55  
To record the input source signal you are currently  
watching or listening to .......................................... 55  
Running a Direct Macro function .................................. 67  
Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button ....... 68  
Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button ...... 68  
Erasing all commands and macros that have been  
To record an input source signal different from that you are  
currently watching or listening to ............................... 56  
Recording the video from one source and the audio from  
another ..................................................................... 56  
programmed ............................................................ 69  
(Macro mode programming memo ............................... 69)  
Giving a name to each input source  
and preset radio station .............................. 57  
Giving a name to each input source ............................... 57  
To change a name ........................................................... 57  
To erase a name .............................................................. 57  
Giving a name to each preset radio station .................... 57  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 70  
POWER .......................................................................... 70  
SPEAKERS .................................................................... 70  
FM/AM TUNER............................................................. 71  
VIDEO and AUDIO ....................................................... 71  
REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................ 72  
OTHER ........................................................................... 72  
Remote controller  
Using remote controller ................................... 58  
Overview......................................................................... 58  
Using the remote controller to control each device ....... 58  
Controlling the TX-DS787 ............................................. 58  
Specifications ................................................... 73  
Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX-DS787.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20  
82110 GERMERING,  
GERMANY  
AM loop antenna × 1  
FM indoor antenna × 1  
(connector will vary depending  
on model specifications)  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described  
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and  
EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3)  
GERMERING, GERMANY  
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A.HORIUCHI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
75/300 Ω antenna adapter × 1  
(For all models other than USA,  
Canadian and European models)  
Remote controller × 1  
Batteries (AA, R6 or UM-3) × 2  
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Features  
I THX Surround EX®  
I 4 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial and 2 Optical) and 1  
Digital Output (Optical)  
I THX® Select Certified  
I 3 Audio Inputs and 5 A/V Inputs  
I Dolby® Digital, DTS®, Dolby® Pro LogicTM  
I Theater-DimensionalTM Virtual Surround Mode  
I Cinema Re-EQTM Circuitry  
I 5 S-Video Inputs and 3 S-Video Outputs  
I 2 Component Video Inputs and 1 Component  
Video Output  
I Pre Out Terminals for Front L/R, Center,  
Surround L/R, Surround back L/R and  
Subwoofer  
I 100 W×2 (Front), 100 W (Center), 100 W×2  
(Surround), 100 W (Surround Back) at 8 Ω,  
20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD (FTC)  
I Heavy-Duty Multiway Speaker Binding Posts for  
I 135 W×2 (Front), 135 W (Center), 135 W×2  
All Channels; All Dual Banana-Plug Compatible  
(Surround), 135 W (Surround Back) at 6 Ω (DIN)  
I Zone 2 Powered capability  
I 160 W×2 (Front), 160 W(Center), 160 W×2  
(Surround), 160 W (Surround Back) at 6 Ω  
(EIAJ)  
I Powerful Backlit Learning Remote with Macro  
Functions and LCD Display  
I IntelliVolume  
I Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)  
I All Discrete Output Stage  
I Character Input  
I RDS (PS, RT, PTY, TP) (European models only)  
I 96kHz/24Bit D/A Converters  
I DVD-Audio Capability  
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997  
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
THX Select  
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select  
certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and  
performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX  
Select logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre  
products you purchase will give you superb performance for  
many years to come. THX Select requirements define  
hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier  
performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation  
for both digital and analog domains. THX Select receivers  
also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode,  
see page 38) which accurately translate film soundtracks for  
home theater playback.  
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“Theater-Dimensional” and  
Corporation.  
are trademarks of Onkyo  
Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights  
reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used  
under authorization.  
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Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm  
Ltd. Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US  
Pat. No.5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.© 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights  
reserved.  
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Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
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Before using this unit  
Setting the AM tuning step frequency  
(Worldwide models only)  
AM FREQUENCY STEP  
Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the  
AM band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM  
band tuning step frequency in your area.  
9kHz  
10kHz  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Other areas : 9 kHz  
: 10 kHz  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
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COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
REMOTE  
R
L
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
(OPTICAL)  
CONTROL  
SPEAKERS  
Y
AV RECEIVER  
PRE  
MODEL NO. TX-DS787  
AM FREQUENCY STEP  
R
OUT  
L
INPUT 1  
ZONE  
L
2
MAIN  
FRONT  
SURR  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
1
IR IN  
R
P
B
R
9kHz  
VIDEO  
10kHz  
S
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SURR  
BACK  
SPEAKER  
VIDEO  
(OPTICAL)  
2
OUT  
P
VIDEO  
1
SURR  
BACK  
(SB)  
GND  
R
R
L
L
1
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Y
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
INPUT  
2
SURR  
(COAXAL)  
SPEAKERS  
2
P
B
R
MAIN  
VIDEO  
2
R
L
Setting the Voltage selector  
(Worldwide models only)  
AC OUTLETS  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
FRONT  
OUT  
P
ZONE  
2
SPEAKERS  
TAPE  
IN  
VIDEO  
3
IN  
ZONE  
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
OHMS MIN. PER EACH  
2
Y
120V  
SURR  
VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR  
OUTPUT  
(SB)  
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SPEAKER TERMINAL  
DVD  
220-230V  
SURR  
BACK  
CD  
PH  
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
P
MONITOR  
OUT  
CENTER  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform  
with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the  
voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.  
Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230 V or 120 V.  
If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screwdriver  
into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way to the upper  
(120 V) or to the lower (220-230 V), whichever is appropriate.  
120V  
VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR  
220-230V  
Installing the remote controller batteries  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by  
pressing and sliding the cover.  
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2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the  
battery compartment. Carefully follow the  
polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–)  
symbols) inside the battery compartment.  
3. After batteries are installed and seated  
correctly, replace the compartment cover.  
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Notes:  
• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds  
of batteries.  
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote  
controller is not to be used for a long time.  
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from  
corrosion. If the remote controller does not operate smoothly,  
replace both the batteries at the same time.  
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this  
will vary depending on usage.  
Using the remote controller  
TX-DS787  
Remote control sensor  
STANDBY indicator  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The  
STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal  
from the remote controller.  
Notes:  
• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or  
inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation  
of the remote controller.  
30˚  
• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same  
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays  
may cause operational interference.  
30˚  
Approx. 5 meters  
• Do not put objects on the remote controller. Its buttons may be  
pressed by mistake and drain the batteries.  
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass.  
Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote  
controller operation.  
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• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the  
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.  
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Front panel facilities  
Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS787.  
Front panel  
See illustration below  
1 2 3 4 5  
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MASTER VOLUME  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER/  
MEMORY  
BASS/  
TREBLE  
RT/PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
SURROUND  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
PHONES  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
VCR  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
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A
A
B C DE G I  
F H  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER/  
MEMORY  
BASS/  
TREBLE  
DIMMER  
RT/PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
2
VOL  
DSP/PRESET  
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
For all models other  
than European model  
PUSH TO ENTER  
LISTENING MODE  
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
SURROUND  
J
K
M O  
N
L
Front panel display  
6
4 5  
1 2  
3
7
SLEEP  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
PCM DIGITAL  
DTS  
DSP STEREO  
DIRECT  
RDS  
TUNED  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
MEMORY FM STEREO AUTO  
ft  
ch  
dB  
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Front panel facilities  
Front panel  
PHONES jack  
This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.  
The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the  
headphone speakers. When the headphones are plugged in, the  
listening mode automatically changes to stereo and output to the  
speakers is stopped.  
POWER switch  
Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS787.  
• Before turning on the power, make sure all cables are properly  
connected.  
• Turning on the TX-DS787 may cause a momentary power  
surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on  
the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the TX-DS787 into a  
different electrical circuit.  
AUDIO SELECTOR button  
This button is used to select the type of audio input signal. Each  
time pressed, the setting cycles from “AUTO” ¡ “Multichannel”  
¡ “Analog” and back.  
AUTO (automatic detection): With this setting, the TX-DS787  
automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or  
analog. When a digital signal is not input, then the analog  
signal is played.  
STANDBY indicator  
Lights when the TX-DS787 is in the standby state and flashes  
when a signal is received from the remote controller.  
Multichannel: Select this setting to play back the input from the  
component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port.  
This setting is effective when the Multichannel setting in the  
Audio Setup sub-menu is set to “Yes” (see page 35).  
STANDBY/ON button  
Pressing this button while the main power is turned on the  
STANDBY indicator lights up and the front display turns off.  
Pressing it again returns it to the standby state. This state turns off  
the display, disables control functions.  
Analog: Select this setting to play back the input from a source  
component connected to an AUDIO IN jack. With this setting,  
even if a digital signal is input from the same component, only  
the analog signal will be output.  
ZONE 2 indicator  
Lights when a signal is output to the remote zone (Zone 2). When  
the ZONE 2 indicator is off, then either output to the remote zone  
is turned off or Rec Out is selected.  
Input Source Buttons (DVD, VIDEO 1–4,  
TAPE, FM, AM, PHONO, and CD)  
These buttons are used to select the input source for the main zone.  
To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone 2) or  
recording out (Rec Out), first press the Zone 2 or Rec Out button,  
and then the desired input source button.  
REC OUT/ZONE 2 buttons  
These buttons allow you to use the TX-DS787 to output to a  
remote zone (Zone 2) or to another component for recording  
purposes (Rec Out). Press the REC OUT button to output the audio  
and video signals to a recording component for recording  
purposes. Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the  
TX-DS787 in a different room, which is referred to as a remote  
zone (Zone 2).  
VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT  
These inputs are for connecting video cameras and other such  
equipment.  
When either button is pressed, the currently selected input source  
for recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the  
front panel display. If “SOURCE” is displayed, then the same  
input source as that selected for the main zone will be output.  
RT/PTY/TP (European models only) button  
This button is only available on European models. Use this button  
to help tune into the Radio Data System (RDS) for FM  
broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European  
Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European  
countries. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes  
from RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic  
program) and then back to RT again.  
To select an input source, press the desired button (REC OUT or  
ZONE 2) and then press one of the input source button within 3  
seconds. That source will be output for recording or viewing in the  
remote zone. To turn off either the REC OUT or ZONE 2 output,  
when “SOURCE” is displayed, press the button again. “OFF”  
appears in the front display.  
DIMMER (other than European models)  
button  
Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are 3 settings  
available: normal, dark, and very dark.  
Notes:  
• The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and  
therefore cannot be used at the same time. When Rec Out is  
selected, nothing is output to Zone 2, and vice versa.  
• The dimmer control for the front display can also be performed  
at the remote controller.  
• When not using Rec Out or Zone 2, turn off the signal. If  
turned on and the connected component is not turned on, the  
electric signal will still be sent through the circuitry and the  
excess load may cause deterioration of the audio signal.  
Front display  
MASTER VOLUME dial  
The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume for the  
main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2) is  
independent.  
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Front panel facilities  
When FM or AM is selcted as the input source:  
FM MUTE/MODE button  
If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound  
cuts out or there is a great deal of noise, switch from STEREO to  
MONO. Each time this button is pressed, the AUTO indication  
flashes and the stereo mode changes from AUTO to MONO and  
vice versa. This button also turns on and off the FM MUTE.  
Text name or  
frequency +  
Preset no.1)  
ch  
FM/AM frequency +  
Preset no.2)  
ch  
TUNING UP/DOWN buttons  
Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency. The tuner frequency  
is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz  
increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for AM.  
FM/AM +  
Listening mode  
1) Not displayed if there is no text name programmed for the preset  
channel.  
When FM is selected, you can hold down one of the tuning buttons  
and then release it to activate the auto-search feature. It will search  
for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop  
when it tunes into one.  
2) If a text name is programmed for the preset channel, display  
“2” is displayed for 3 seconds each time the input is changed  
from FM to AM or vice versa.  
CHARACTER/MEMORY button  
LISTENING MODE buttons  
This button is used to program names to preset radio stations and  
input sources, to change names previously programmed, or to  
delete names. This button is also used to assign the radio station  
that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously  
preset station.  
Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input source.  
DIRECT: Select for direct audio output that does not pass through  
sound alteration circuits and other filters.  
STEREO: Select for normal stereo output.  
j/DTS SURROUND: Select for the Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby  
Digital, or DTS listening modes.  
BASS/TREBLE button  
Press to enter the mode for adjusting the bass and treble levels.  
THX: Select for the THX listening mode.  
Remote control sensor  
MENU button  
CH LEVEL button  
Press to select the channel whose level is to be adjusted.  
Press to bring up the OSD menu. The OSD menu will appear on  
the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX-DS787.  
ZONE 2 VOL button  
Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote  
zone (Zone 2).  
and buttons  
When selecting items in the OSD Menu, press these buttons to move the  
on-screen cursor (or the highlighted portion) upward and downward.  
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER (SSC) dial  
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting for the parameter  
displayed in the front display. Press to move to the next parameter.  
EXIT button  
Press to exit the OSD menu when at the Menu Screen, or move to  
one screen previous to the one that is displayed if at any other screen.  
DISPLAY button  
The DISPLAY button is used to display information about the  
current input source signal. Each time you press the display  
button, the screen changes to show you different information  
concerning the input signal.  
Front panel display  
SLEEP indicator  
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:  
Input or text  
name +  
PCM DIGITAL indicator  
volume1)  
Listening mode or digital input format indicator  
MEMORY indicator  
Program format2)  
Input +  
Listening mode  
FM STEREO indicator  
Lights when tuned into an FM radio broadcast in stereo.  
1) You can program text name for each input source (see page  
54). That text name will be displayed at this time.  
TUNED indicator  
2) If the input signal does not have a program format, then this  
will be skipped.  
AUTO indicator  
Multi function display  
RDS indicator (European models only)  
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1
EXIT/RETURN button  
For entering the selected setting and returning to the previous  
screen.  
2
3
AUDIO button  
E
FE  
4
5
For selecting the audio input signal. The setting changes from  
“AUTO” to “Multichannel” to “Analog” and back each time this  
button is pressed.  
6
7
TRACK button  
For selecting a track when playing back a compact disc.  
G
H
I
8
CD/TAPE/DVD/MD operation buttons  
For operating Onkyo components connected to the TX-DS787.  
J
L
9
A
AUDIO  
MUTING  
K
0
B
TRACK  
DISC  
INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
For selecting the input source. To select Video 4, press the V-  
button and then 4 of the numerical keys.  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Numeric key/STEREO/DIRECT/THX/  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
DSP  
,
/SURROUND/Re-EQ/LATE NIGHT/  
C
D
T2  
TUN  
V3  
CH SEL/LEVEL+,–/DIMMER buttons  
V1  
V2  
V
—
For entering the number of a track.  
You can also select a listening mode, set the speaker output level,  
and adjust the brightness of the front display (DIMMER).  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
—
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
LIGHT button  
For illuminating the buttons of the remote controller.  
10  
0
M
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
MODE MACRO button  
For executing and programming the Macro function.  
For a more detailed explanation of how to use the remote  
controller, refer to pages 58 through 69.  
OSD/MENU button  
For displaying the OSD Menu. However, when in the DVD mode,  
this button displays the DVD menu.  
SEND/LEARN indicator  
Lights red when sending a signal.  
ENTER/cursor button  
LCD display  
When selecting items in the OSD Menu, press the upper and lower  
portions to move the on-screen cursor (or highlighted portion)  
upward and downward, press the right and left portions to select  
parameter values or modes, and press ENTER to display the  
screen for the selected item.  
Displays the component being operated or the operation status.  
ON/STNBY button  
ON: Turns on the TX-DS787.  
STNBY: Places the TX-DS787 in the standby state.  
VOL  
button  
Be aware that pressing the STNBY button only places the TX-  
DS787 in standby and does not turn the power completely off.  
For adjusting the volume.  
TEST/TV/VCR button  
SLEEP button  
For setting the output levels for each speaker. Programs the TV/  
VCR switching mode when programming the remote controllers  
of other components.  
For setting the sleep time.  
DIRECT MACRO button  
For executing and programming the Direct Macro function.  
MUTING button  
Activates the mute function.  
MODE buttons  
For selecting the component to be operated by the remote  
controller.  
DISC button  
For selecting the compact disc for playback when using a CD  
changer.  
DISPLAY/DVD SET button  
For changing the display in the front display. However, when in  
the DVD mode, this button displays the DVD setup menu.  
ENT button  
For entering setting when operating MD or DVD players.  
CH  
button  
For selecting a tuner preset channel.  
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Rear panel facilities  
Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the  
TX-DS787 and how they are used. Before connecting your audio  
and video components, be sure to read this section carefully and  
then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each  
individual component (see pages 16).  
• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper  
connections can result in noise, poor performance, or  
damage to the equipment.  
Improper connection  
• Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with  
the component that you are connecting.  
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have  
been made.  
Inserted completely  
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for  
the right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used  
for the left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are  
used for video connection.  
• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power  
cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect  
the picture and sound quality.  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
R
L
REMOTE  
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
SPEAKERS  
Y
(
)
AV RECEIVER  
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
MODEL NO. TX-DS787  
L
INPUT 1  
R
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
P
B
R
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SURR  
BACK  
SPEAKER  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
2
SURR  
OUT  
IN  
P
VIDEO  
1
SURR  
BACK  
(
)
SB  
GND  
R
R
L
L
1
Y
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SUB  
CENTER  
SURR  
SPEAKERS  
WOOFER  
INPUT 2  
(
)
COAXIAL  
2
P
B
R
OUT  
IN  
MAIN  
VIDEO  
2
L
R
AC OUTLETS  
AC 230-240V 50Hz  
FRONT  
SURR  
OUT  
P
ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS  
SWITCHED  
TAPE  
IN  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
VIDEO  
3
IN  
ZONE 2  
Y
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH  
SPEAKER TERMINAL  
OUTPUT  
(
)
SB  
DVD  
SURR  
BACK  
CD  
PH  
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
SUB  
P
WOOFER  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CENTER  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
AM  
FM  
75  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
AC OUTLETS  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
75  
Y
PRE  
OUT  
120V  
AM FREQUENCY STEP  
INPUT  
L
ONE 2 MAIN  
ZONE 2 MAIN  
VOLTAGE  
SELECTOR  
12 V  
IR IN  
VIDEO  
P
B
R
TRIGGER  
9kHz  
VIDEO  
10kHz  
S VIDEO  
220-230V  
R
L
OUT  
P
OU  
For USA models only  
For worldwide models only  
For worldwide models only  
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DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT  
(coaxial and optical)  
REMOTE  
CONTROL  
These are the digital audio inputs and outputs. There are 2 digital  
inputs with coaxial jacks and 2 with optical jacks. The inputs  
accept digital audio signals from a compact disc, LD, DVD, or  
other digital source component. For digital output, there is 1  
optical output. The digital outputs can be connected to MD  
recorders, CD recorders, DAT decks, or other similar components.  
TX-DS787  
z connector  
• When using the digital inputs and outputs, make sure to also  
connect the analog connections whenever possible.  
Ex: Onkyo CD player  
• When using one of the optical input or output jacks, remove  
the protective cap and keep it safely. When the jack is not used,  
replace the protective cap.  
z connector  
• When using an optical input or output jack, always use an  
optical fiber cable.  
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck  
COAXIAL Coaxial cable  
PRE OUT  
OPTICAL Optical fiber cable  
These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier.  
ANTENNA  
These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM  
loop antenna that are supplied with the TX-DS787.  
Optical digital input terminal  
An optical digital input terminal is  
equipped with a protection cap. When  
connecting, remove this cap. When not  
using, put the cap back on the terminal.  
IR IN MAIN/IR IN ZONE 2  
If the TX-DS787 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not  
allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to  
connect a remote sensor to IR IN MAIN input to be able to use the  
remote controller. Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked  
location where you can easily point the remote controller.  
GND  
To use the remote controller in the remote zone (Zone 2), which  
may be far separated from the TX-DS787, connect a multiroom  
system kit to the IR IN MAIN/IR IN ZONE 2 input.  
Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground (or earth) wire if  
a turntable is connected. Refer to “Connecting a turntable” on page  
18.  
To be able to use the remote controller through either the IR  
IN MAIN or IR IN ZONE 2 inputs, you must connect one of  
the following (sold separately):  
z (RI)  
By connecting the z connector as shown in the diagram below,  
you can use the RC-390M remote controller to operate Onkyo  
cassette tape decks and compact disc players that also have  
Onkyo’s z connectors. Simply connect a remote control cable  
from this connector to the z connector of the cassette tape deck  
or compact disc player. An z remote control cable with a 3.5-  
mm (1/8-inch) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every  
cassette tape deck and compact disc player that has an z  
connector.  
• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller  
Extension System), or  
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles®  
and Xantech® to name a few  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT  
If your DVD player or other device has component video  
connectors, be sure to connect them to these component video  
connectors on the TX-DS787. The TX-DS787 has two component  
video input connectors to obtain the color information (Y, PB, PR)  
directly from the recorded DVD signal or other video component  
and one component video output connector to output it directly  
into the matrix decoder of the display device. By sending the pure  
DVD component video signal directly, the DVD signal forgoes the  
extra processing that normally would degrade the image. The  
result is vastly increased image quality, with incredibly lifelike  
colors and crisp detail.  
• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables  
must also be connected.  
• The RC-390M remote controller does not support turntables.  
• If the connected component has two z connectors, you can  
use either one to connect to the TX-DS787. The other one can  
be used to daisy chain with another component.  
• For Onkyo DVD or MD players, you can control them by  
simply pointing the RC-390M controller directly at the  
component.  
Y
PB PR  
RCA type  
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SPEAKERS  
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
6 terminals are provided for the front left, front right, front center,  
surround left, surround right, and surround back speakers. Speaker  
outputs are compatible with banana plug connectors (other than  
European models).  
By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component  
that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1  
channel or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that  
can properly connect the TX-DS787 to the peripheral device.  
TX-DS787 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT  
INPUT  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
(
)
COAXAL  
AC OUTLETS  
2
The TX-DS787 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting  
the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied  
through the TX-DS787. By doing this, you can use the  
STANDBY/ON button on the TX-DS787 to turn on and off the  
connected devices as well.  
L
R
FRONT  
SURR  
OUT  
TAPE  
IN  
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ  
depending on the area of purchase.  
(
)
SB  
SURR  
BACK  
CD  
PH  
Caution:  
SUB  
WOOFER  
Make sure that the total capacity of the other components  
connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed  
on the rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).  
CENTER  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT  
R
L
DVD player/MPEG decoder  
AC OUTLETS  
AC 120V 60Hz  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.  
AUDIO IN/OUT  
These are the analog audio inputs and outputs. There are 7 audio  
inputs (4 of which are linked to video inputs) and 3 audio outputs  
(2 of which are linked to a video output). The audio jacks are  
nominally labeled for cassette tape decks, compact disc players,  
turntables, and DVD players. To the audio jacks for VIDEO 1 to 3  
connect the audio output from VCRs, LD players, and other video  
components. The audio inputs and outputs require RCA-type  
connectors.  
AC OUTLETS  
AC 230-240V  
SWITCHED  
50Hz  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
European and some  
Asian models  
USA and Canadian  
models  
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure  
you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to  
VIDEO 3).  
• The TX-DS787 is designed for use with turntables that use  
moving magnet cartridges.  
RCA type  
MONITOR OUT  
The monitor output includes both composite video and S video  
configurations. This output is for connecting television monitors  
or projectors.  
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VIDEO IN/OUT  
These are the video inputs and outputs. On the rear panel, there are  
4 video inputs and 2 video outputs and each one includes both  
composite video and S video configurations. Connect VCRs, LD  
players, DVD players, and other video components to the video  
inputs.  
The 2 video output channels can be used to be connected to video  
tape recorders for making recordings.  
• When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure  
you connect the audio and video leads together (i.e., both to  
VIDEO 3).  
• The VIDEO 4 inputs are located on the front panel.  
Composite  
video jack  
S video jack  
12V TRIGGER terminal  
This terminal is provided so that you can use the operation of the  
TX-DS787 control the operation of another externally connected  
device. Connect the component to this 1/8-inch mini-jack terminal  
and when the set input source is selected, the device will turn on.  
Set the 12V TRIGGER terminal using the 12V Trigger setting of  
the 12V Trigger sub-menu (see page 40).  
AM FREQUENCY STEP switch  
(see page 7)  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR (see page 7)  
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DVD recorder  
or other digital video  
recording device  
(VIDEO 1)  
Satellite tuner or TV  
(VIDEO 3)  
6. Refer to page 19  
7. Refer to page 19  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
REMOTE  
Tape deck, MD recorder,  
DAT deck, CD recorder,  
(TAPE)  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
Y
(
)
OPTICAL  
PRE  
L
INPUT 1  
R
OUT  
3. Refer to page 18  
FRONT  
SURR  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
P
B
R
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
2
OUT  
IN  
P
VIDEO  
1
SURR  
BACK  
(
)
SB  
GND  
1
Y
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
CD player  
(CD)  
2. Refer to page 18  
SUB  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
INPUT 2  
(
)
COAXAL  
2
P
B
R
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
2
L
R
FRONT  
SURR  
OUT  
P
TAPE  
IN  
VIDEO  
3
IN  
Y
OUTPUT  
(
)
SB  
Turntable  
(PHONO)  
1. Refer to page 18  
DVD  
SURR  
BACK  
IN  
CD  
PH  
P
B
R
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
P
MONITOR  
OUT  
CENTER  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT  
S VIDEO  
R
L
VIDEO  
Analog signal  
Digital signal  
Signal flow  
DVD player  
(DVD)  
4. Refer to page 18  
VCR  
(VIDEO 2)  
5. Refer to page 18  
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Standard connections  
Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the  
TX-DS787 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any  
one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide  
which method best fits your situation. The directions given here  
are only one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best  
to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as  
well as each of your components and their features to ascertain  
which method of connection is best.  
Front panel of TX-DS787  
MASTER VOLUME  
•
Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came  
with the component that you are connecting.  
•
Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been  
made.  
• For input jacks, red connectors (marked R) are used for the  
right channel, white connectors (marked L) are used for the  
left channel, and yellow connectors (marked V) are used for  
video connection.  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
•
Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections  
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the  
equipment.  
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
•
Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and  
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the sound  
quality.  
MODEL  
For a detailed explanation of how to connect the devices given  
below, refer to the pages listed.  
Video camera  
(VIDEO 4)  
9. Refer to page 19  
Speakers: See page 20  
Radio antenna: See page 22  
Enjoying the TX-DS787 from a remote room (Zone 2):  
See page 24  
Power amplifier: See page 26  
Default setting  
TV monitor or Projector  
(MONITOR OUT)  
8. Refer to page 19  
Input source  
CD  
Digital input  
OPTICAL 1  
----  
Component video  
PHONO  
FM  
AM  
TAPE  
----  
COAXIAL 1  
COAXIAL 2  
----  
DVD  
INPUT 1  
----  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 4  
----  
OPTICAL 2  
----  
INPUT 2  
----  
----  
: No setting  
: Not applicable  
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Connecting your audio components  
Connecting your video components  
Below is an example of how you can connect your audio  
components to the TX-DS787. Refer to the diagram on pages 16  
and 17 for the following connection examples.  
Below is an example of how you can connect your video  
components to the TX-DS787. Refer to the diagram on pages 16  
and 17 for the following connection examples.  
The flow of the video signals is as follows:  
• The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO  
OUT.  
1. Connecting a turntable  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminal on the turntable to the PHONO IN jacks on the TX-  
DS787. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the  
L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
• The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO  
OUT  
• The signal that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO IN is  
sent to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
Note:  
Caution:  
The TX-DS787 is designed for use with moving magnet  
cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire  
to the GND terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting  
the ground wire may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a  
ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected.  
If only the video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made,  
even if the input from each source component is through a  
component video connection, the picture will not appear. If only  
the S video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made, the  
picture will not appear.  
2. Connecting a compact disc player  
4. Connecting a DVD player or LD player  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminal on the compact disc player to the CD IN jacks on the TX-  
DS787. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the  
L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the device to the DVD VIDEO IN  
jack on the TX-DS787. If there is an S video output terminal on the  
device, connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN jack using an S video  
cable. If the device has component video outputs, connect them to  
one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well, be sure  
to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 depending  
on the type of connector on the compact disc player.  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the  
TX-DS787. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel  
to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS787, the CD input source is  
set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack. If the digital  
connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the  
OSD Menu: Input Setup → Audio Setup → Digital Input (see page  
34).  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also  
connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL  
INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 depending on the type  
of connector on the DVD player.  
3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder,  
DAT deck, or CD recorder  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output  
terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TX-  
DS787 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT jacks.  
Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack  
and the right channel to the R jack.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS787, the DVD input source is  
set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack. If the digital  
connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the  
OSD Menu: Input Setup → Audio Setup → Digital Input (see page  
34).  
5. Connecting a video cassette recorder  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also  
connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL  
INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 depending on the type  
of connector on the device.  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the video cassette recorder to the  
VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX-DS787 and video input terminal to  
the VIDEO 2 OUT jacks. If there is an S video input/output  
terminal on the video cassette recorder, connect it to the S VIDEO  
2 IN/OUT jack using an S video cable. If the video cassette  
recorder has component video outputs, connect them to one of the  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
If you connect the device to the DIGITAL INPUT terminal, then  
this input source must be set for digital input at the OSD Menu:  
Input Setup → Audio Setup → Digital Input.  
If the device also has a digital input jack, it can be connected to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 for  
digital recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX-DS787.  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO  
2 IN audio jacks on the TX-DS787 and audio input terminal to the  
VIDEO 2 OUT audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect  
the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
Caution:  
The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX-DS787 is  
only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack.  
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Example of how to connect your equipment  
6. Connecting a satellite tuner or television  
9. Connecting video camera or television game  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the satellite tuner or television to  
the VIDEO 3 IN jacks on the TX-DS787. If there is an S video  
output terminal on the satellite tuner or television, connect it to the  
S VIDEO 3 IN jack using an S video cable. If the satellite tuner or  
television has component video outputs, connect them to one of  
the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 4 IN  
jacks on the TX-DS787. If there is an S video output terminal on  
the device, connect it to the S VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT jack  
using an S video cable.  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same  
VIDEO 3 IN audio jacks on the TX-DS787. Make sure that you  
properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right  
channel to the R jack.  
If the satellite tuner or television has a digital output jack as well,  
be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT  
(COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-  
DS787 depending on the type of connector on the set top box or  
television.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS787, the VIDEO 3 input  
source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 2 jack. If the digital  
connection is made at a jack different from the initial settings, this  
must be changed at the OSD Menu: Input Setup → Audio Setup →  
Digital Input (see page 34).  
7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital  
video recording device  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
output terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 1 IN  
jacks on the TX-DS787 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 1  
OUT jacks. If there is an S video input/output terminal on the  
device, connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN/OUT jack using an S video  
cable. If the device has component video outputs, connect them to  
one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks.  
Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio  
output terminal on the device to the same VIDEO 1 IN audio jacks  
on the TX-DS787 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT  
audio jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel  
to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack.  
If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also  
connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL  
INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 depending on the type  
of connector on the device.  
With the initial settings of the TX-DS787, the VIDEO 1 input  
source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack. If the digital  
connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the  
OSD Menu: Input Setup → Audio Setup → Digital Input (see page  
34).  
If the device also has a digital input jack, it can be connected to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS787 for  
digital recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX-DS787.  
8. Connecting a television monitor or projector  
Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the video  
input terminal (composite) on the monitor to one of the  
MONITOR OUT jacks on the TX-DS787. If there is an S video  
input terminal on the monitor, connect it to the S VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT jack using an S video cable. If the device has  
component video inputs, connect them to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.  
Caution:  
Note that the OSD Menu will only be displayed on the monitor  
connected to MONITOR OUT and not those connected to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks.  
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Connecting speakers  
Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by  
consulting the instruction manuals that came with them.  
Surround back speaker/Surround back left and right speakers  
• Surround back speaker is required for enjoying THX Surround  
For surround playback, the configuration and placement of your  
speakers are very important.  
EX audio.  
• Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle  
between each speaker and the listener is approximately 30  
degrees.  
For THX surround EX playback, we recommend that you use a  
THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.  
• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than  
that of the listener’s ears.  
(Only one surround back  
speaker)  
(Two surround back  
speakers)  
Ideal speaker configuration  
• Front right and left speakers  
10  
• Center speaker  
10  
Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for  
the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic  
movement.  
• Surround right and left speakers  
Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces  
environmental sound associated with the background and  
effect sound for each scene.  
8
8
9
• Surround back speaker  
Required for enjoying THX Surround EX audio. For audio  
using surround back right and surround back left speakers, a  
separately-sold 2-channel power amplifier is required.  
Subwoofer  
A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect.  
Lucasfilm/THX recommends the use of two Surround Back  
speakers to enjoy the full potential of THX Surround EX. An  
external stereo power amplifier will need to used to power the  
two speakers from the Pre-Amp out terminals.  
(Only one surround back speaker)  
1
However, if you are unable to position two speakers in your  
listening environment, a single surround speaker can be used  
and the TX-DS787 has an internal amplifier to power this  
speaker for your convenience.  
3
4
2
5
• Subwoofer  
Produces powerful and heavy bass.  
6
7
10  
8
Minimum speaker configuration for surround  
sound playback  
• Front right and left speakers  
(Two surround back speakers)  
1
• Surround right and left speakers  
1
4
The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will  
be properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for  
optimized surround playback.  
3
4
3
2
5
2
5
Speaker placement  
6
7
6
7
Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room  
and the wall coverings. Here, only typical example of speaker  
placement and recommendations are shown.  
10  
10  
8
9
8
9
Important points regarding speaker placement  
1
2
3
4
5
TV or screen  
Front left speaker  
Subwoofer  
Center speaker  
Front right speaker  
6
7
8
Surround left speaker  
Surround right speaker  
Surround back left speaker  
or Surround back speaker  
Surround back right speaker  
Front left and right speakers and center speaker  
• Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor.  
9
• Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the  
listener’s ears when at the listening position.  
10 Listening position  
Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation  
towards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows point  
forward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towards  
each other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room.  
Surround left and right speakers  
• Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than  
that of the listener’s ears.  
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Connecting speakers  
Connecting speakers  
Connecting the speaker cable  
Notes:  
1. Strip away 15 mm (5/8 inch) of wire insulation.  
• The TX-DS787 is designed to produce optimum sound quality  
when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges  
are connected. Check the following information and choose  
speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.  
2. Twist wire ends very tight.  
3. Unscrew  
4. Insert wire  
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
6 Ω min. per each speaker terminal.  
5. Screw  
15mm  
(5/8")  
1
2
5
• When you are using only one  
speaker or when you wish to  
listen to monaural (mono)  
sound, a single speaker should  
never be connected in parallel  
to both the right and left-  
channel terminals  
3
4
NO!  
+
–
–
+
+
–
–
+
simultaneously.  
R
L
R
L
Connecting a subwoofer  
• To prevent damage to  
circuitry, never short-  
circuit the positive (+) and  
negative (–) speaker wire.  
NO!  
Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer  
with a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a  
built-in amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT  
SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier.  
• Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the  
speakers properly. If they are mixed up, the left and right  
signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural.  
• Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 and 16 Ω.  
Connecting speakers with an impedance less that 6 Ω may  
damage the TX-DS787.  
Surround  
back  
speaker  
Front right Front left  
Center  
speaker  
speaker  
speaker  
• Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-DS787.  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
R
R
L
REMOTE  
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
SPEAKERS  
Y
(
)
AV RECEIVER  
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
MODEL NO. TX-DS787  
L
INPUT 1  
R
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
FRONT  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
P
B
R
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SURR  
BACK  
SPEAKER  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
2
SURR  
OUT  
IN  
P
VIDEO  
1
SURR  
BACK  
(
)
SB  
GND  
L
L
1
Y
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
SUB  
CENTER  
SURR  
SPEAKERS  
WOOFER  
INPUT 2  
(
)
COAXAL  
2
P
B
R
OUT  
IN  
MAIN  
VIDEO  
2
L
R
R
AC OUTLETS  
FRONT  
SURR  
OUT  
P
ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS  
AC 230-240V  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
50Hz  
TAPE  
IN  
VIDEO  
3
IN  
ZONE 2  
Y
CAUTION:  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH  
SPEAKER TERMINAL  
OUTPUT  
(
)
SB  
DVD  
SURR  
BACK  
CD  
PH  
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
SUB  
P
WOOFER  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CENTER  
MULTI CHANNEL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
Surround  
right  
Zone 2  
right  
Zone 2  
left  
Surround  
left  
Subwoofer  
speaker  
speaker  
speaker  
speaker  
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Connecting antennas  
To the use the tuner of TX-DS787, it is necessary to prepare the  
supplied FM and AM antennas.  
Connecting the included antennas  
Connecting the FM indoor antenna:  
The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend  
the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest  
signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in  
the position that will cause the least amount of distortion.  
• Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for  
better reception must be done while listening to a station  
broadcast.  
• If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an  
outside antenna is recommended.  
If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor  
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
Assembling the AM loop antenna  
Connecting the AM loop antenna:  
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.  
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction  
and position where you receive the clearest sound. Put it as far  
away as possible from the TX-DS787, televisions, speaker cables,  
and power cords.  
• Refer to the next page for details on connecting the AM loop  
antenna.  
When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop  
antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
FM antenna  
Insert into the hole.  
USA and  
Canadian  
models  
Other  
models  
Connecting the AM antenna cable  
1. Press down the lever.  
2. Insert the wire into the hole.  
3. Release the lever.  
1
2
3
Strip away the insulation  
from the end of the cable,  
then fully insert the  
stripped end of the cable.  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
REMOTE  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
(
)
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
L
R
FRONT  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
SURR  
(Indoor) AM loop antenna  
Hint:  
Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to  
either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for  
AM broadcast signals.  
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Connecting antennas  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna  
Directional linkage  
Please make sure that you follow the considerations:  
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR)  
reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with  
each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna,  
use a directional linkage type splitter.  
• Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy  
roads, etc.).  
• It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it  
well away from power lines, transformers, etc.  
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding  
is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on  
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.  
To receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω  
antenna adapter (For all models other than  
USA, Canadian and European models)  
Connecting the 300 Ω ribbon wire:  
Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then  
tighten the screws with a screwdriver.  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
REMOTE  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
Outdoor  
antenna  
(
)
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
L
R
FRONT  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
300 Ω  
ribbon wire  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
SURR  
Connecting the coaxial cable:  
1. With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver,  
press the stoppers of the 75/300 Ω antenna  
adapter outward and remove the cover.  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna  
An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched  
horizontally above a window or outside.  
2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and  
insert it into slit C.  
• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.  
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the  
diagram.  
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding  
is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on  
page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.  
4. Connect the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter to the  
Outdoor antenna  
coaxial cable.  
1
Insert the end of the cable.  
2
Clamp it in place with pliers.  
5. Reinstall the cover.  
(Indoor) AM loop antenna  
1
2
3, 4  
6
3
6
mm mm mm  
Slit B  
15mm  
5/8"  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
REMOTE  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
CONTROL  
(
)
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
Wire A  
L
R
FRONT  
1
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
Slit C  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
SURR  
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Connecting to the remote zone (Zone 2) input  
Outline  
Connecting the main and remote zones  
The TX-DS787 allows you to connect another set of speakers and  
place them in a different room or separated area for listening to  
music. This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone  
(Zone 2), while the room where the TX-DS 787 is located is the  
main zone. In addition, the IR IN ZONE 2 input allows you to  
control the TX-DS787 from the remote zone (Zone 2) with the  
remote controller even though the remote zone is physically  
separated. The diagram below shows how to make the proper  
connections for the remote zone.  
1. Connect the speaker cables from the speakers  
in the remote zone (Zone 2) to the Zone 2  
speaker terminals on the TX-DS787.  
2. Install the connecting block in the main zone  
and connect it to the IR IN ZONE 2 input at the  
TX-DS787.  
To be able to use the remote controller in the remote zone  
(Zone 2), you must connect one of the following (sold  
separately):  
3. Install the remote sensor in the remote zone  
and connect it to the connecting block in the  
main zone.  
• Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller  
Extension System), or  
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control systems from Niles®  
and Xantech® to name a few  
Make connection as shown below. Do not plug the equipment into  
the power source until the connection is complete.  
Connection example for Onkyo’s Multi-room System kit  
Main zone  
Remote zone (Zone 2)  
Power supply  
Wall outlet  
Remote sensor  
Remote controller  
Connecting block  
Mini plug cable  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
R
L
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
Y
AV RECEIVER  
MODEL NO. TX-DS787  
INPUT 1  
CEN  
SPE  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
P
B
SURR  
BACK  
SPEAKER  
R
L
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
Zone 2  
left  
Zone 2  
right  
OUT  
IN  
P
R
VIDEO  
1
R
R
L
L
Y
speaker  
speaker  
ER  
SURR  
SPEAKERS  
INPUT 2  
P
B
R
OUT  
IN  
MAIN  
VIDEO  
2
P
ZONE 2  
SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
3
IN  
ZONE 2  
Y
CAUTION:  
OUTPUT  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
DVD  
IN  
P
B
R
6 OHMS MIN. PER EACH  
SPEAKER TERMINAL  
R
L
P
MONITOR  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
TX-DS787  
Signal flow  
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Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input  
Outline  
1. Connect the connecting block to the IR IN  
MAIN input at the TX-DS787.  
If the TX-DS787 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure  
where the infrared beams from the remote controller cannot enter,  
then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In  
such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a  
location outside of the cabinet for the infrared beams from the  
controller to reach.  
2. Install the remote sensor at a location where it  
can detect the infrared beams from the remote  
controller.  
3. Connect the remote sensor to the connecting  
block.  
Power supply  
Wall outlet  
Connecting block  
Remote sensor  
Remote controller  
Outside of the cabinet  
In the cabinet  
Mini plug cable  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
FM  
75  
MAIN  
ZONE 2  
R
L
VIDEO  
TX-DS787  
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Connecting power amplifiers and two surround back speakers  
Connecting power amplifiers  
Connecting two surround back speakers  
Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder  
volumes than with the TX-DS787 alone. If power amplifiers are  
used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.  
To connect two surround back speakers, connect a power amplifier  
to the PRE OUT SURR BACK terminals on the TX-DS787, and  
connect the surround back speakers to that power amplifier. You  
will also need to make the appropriate setting in the OSD Menu:  
Speaker Setup → Speaker Config → Surr Back Out (see page 30).  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
5
6
Power amplifier  
R
L
FRONT  
SPEAKERS  
PRE  
OUT  
R
L
FRONT  
SURR  
CENTER  
SPEAKER  
SURR  
BACK  
SPEAKER  
SURR  
BACK  
(SB)  
R
R
L
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
SURR  
SPEAKERS  
ANTENNA  
IR IN  
AM  
F
MAIN  
75  
REMOTE  
ZONE  
2
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
SPEAKERS  
CONTROL  
ZONE  
2
(
)
OPTICAL  
PRE  
OUT  
L
R
FRONT  
1
MA  
ZONE 2  
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
R
L
VIDEO  
(
)
OPTICAL  
2
SURR  
R
L
VIDEO  
1
SURR  
BACK  
(
)
SB  
GND  
7
8
POWER  
2
3
1
ON  
OFF  
1
DIGITAL  
INPUT  
AUTO POWER ON  
&
AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT LOOP  
STANDBY/ON  
SUB  
CENTER  
WOOFER  
2
CHANNEL AMPLIFIER M-282  
(
)
COAXAL  
2
VIDEO  
2
L
R
1
2
3
4
5
Power amplifier  
6
7
8
Center speaker  
Surround right speaker  
Surround left speaker  
Surround back left speaker  
Surround back right speaker  
Front right speaker  
1
2
3
4
5
Subwoofer  
6
7
8
Surround left speaker  
Surround back left speaker  
Center speaker  
Surround back right speaker  
Surround right speaker  
Front right speaker  
Front left speaker  
Front left speaker  
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Connecting the power  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
STNBY  
ON  
STANDBY indicator  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO MODE  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
MASTER VOLUME  
TRACK  
DISC  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
STANDBY/ON  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
/DTS  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
SURROUND  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
VCR  
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
2
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
LEVEL  
ENT  
+
10  
0
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
POWER  
To wall outlet  
Turning the power on from the remote controller:  
Connecting the power  
Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps  
1 and 2 above and place the TX-DS787 in the standby state.  
• The TX-DS787 is shipped with the main power (POWER)  
ON  
switch in the on position (  
). When the power cord is  
plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS787 will automatically  
enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light  
(same condition after step 2 below).  
1. Press the AUDIO MODE button.  
• Before you plug in the TX-DS787, confirm that all  
connections have been made properly.  
2. Press the ON button to turn on the TX-DS787  
(take it out of the standby state).  
• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge,  
which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the  
same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall  
outlet on a different circuit.  
• To return the TX-DS787 to the standby state, press the  
STNBY button.  
Memory preservation  
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A  
built-in memory power backup system preserves the contents  
of the memory during power failures and even when the  
POWER switch is set to off. The POWER switch must be set  
to on in order to charge the backup system.  
2. Press the POWER switch to set the TX-DS787  
to standby state.  
The STANDBY indicator will light up.  
The memory preservation period after the unit has been  
turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the  
unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a  
period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been  
turned off. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a  
highly humid climate.  
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the  
TX-DS787. The display will light up and the  
STANDBY indicator will turn off.  
If you press the STANDBY/ON button again, the receiver  
returns to Standby mode.  
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The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu  
The OSD menu is a setting menu that is displayed on your TV  
monitor and allows you to perform your speaker settings, setup  
your input sources, set the listening modes, and much more. In  
most situations, you will only need to set this once during the  
1.Speaker Setup  
installation and layout of your home theater, and it rarely needs to  
be changed later.  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
The OSD menu consists of a main screen that is divided up into 5  
menus: Speaker Setup, Input Setup, Listening Mode Setup,  
Preference, and OSD Setup. These menus are then divided up into  
various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to optimize  
your home theater as you wish.  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
1.Audio Setup  
2.Video Setup  
3.Listening Mode Preset  
4.Tone Control  
5.IntelliVolume  
6.12V Trigger  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
1.Stereo Setup  
2.Theater-Dimensional  
Setup  
3.Surround Setup  
4.THX Setup  
5.Mono Movie Setup  
Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
2.Input Setup  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
4.Preference  
5.OSD Setup  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
6.Enhanced 7 Setup  
7.Orchestra Setup  
8.Unplugged Setup  
9.Studio-Mix Setup  
10.TV Logic Setup  
12.All Ch Stereo Setup  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
4.Preference  
1.Volume Setup  
2.Headphones Level  
3.DTS LFE Level Setup  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
5.OSD Setup  
1.OSD Config  
2.OSD Setup  
3.OSD Position  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
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The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu  
OSD  
Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
2.Input Setup  
1.Speaker Setup  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
4.Preference  
5.OSD Setup  
1.Speaker Config  
2.Speaker Distance  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
1-1.Speaker Config  
a.Subwoofer  
b.Front  
:Yes  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
:Small  
:Small  
:Small  
:Small  
c.Center  
Main menu  
d.Surr L/R  
e.Surr Back  
f.Surr Back Out :1ch  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
Menu  
Quit:|OSD|  
Sub menu  
1. Press the MENU button.  
Navigating through the OSD menu  
The main menu screen of the OSD menu appears on your TV  
monitor.  
The explanations here assume you are using the buttons on the  
TX-DS787 when entering the OSD menu. However, you can use  
the buttons on the remote controller as well. In addition to the  
display of the OSD Menu on your television monitor, the  
corresponding menu will also be displayed in the front display on  
the TX-DS787.  
2. Using the and cursor buttons, select the  
menu that you want to enter.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected  
menu.  
The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the  
TX-DS787 as shown below.  
The screen for that menu appears.  
Button on remote controller Button on TX-DS787  
4. Using the and cursor buttons, select the  
sub-menu that you want to enter, and press  
the ENTER button.  
MENU  
OSD/MENU  
MENU  
Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as  
desired, and they are all explained below. To change a setting,  
first select it using the  
change the setting using the and cursor buttons.  
and  
cursor buttons, and then  
(upper edge of  
ENTER button)  
UP  
5. Press the EXIT button to set the new settings  
and return to the previous menu screen, and  
again to return to the main screen.  
(lower edge of  
ENTER button)  
DOWN  
DSP/PRESET  
Note:  
(turn the  
SSC dial  
to the left)  
Press the MENU button to exit the OSD menu immediately.  
(left edge of  
ENTER button)  
PUSH TO ENTER  
DSP/PRESET  
If the OSD Menu does not appear  
If the monitor is connected to MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) of the  
TX-DS787, then perform the operations given below and set the  
OSD output to “Video.” (The initial setting is “S Video.”)  
(turn the  
SSC dial  
to the right)  
(right edge of  
ENTER button)  
PUSH TO ENTER  
DSP/PRESET  
1. Press the MENU button.  
“1. Speaker Setup” appears in the front display.  
(press the  
SSC dial)  
ENTER  
2. Turn the SSC dial to the right to display “5.  
OSD Setup” and press the SSC dial.  
“OSD Config?” appears.  
PUSH TO ENTER  
EXIT  
EXIT/RETURN  
EXIT  
3. Press the SSC dial.  
“OSD Out: S Video” appears.  
4. Turn the SSC dial to the right to display “OSD  
Out: Video.”  
The OSD output changes to “Video.”  
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Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Setup menu  
1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu  
After you have installed the TX-DS787, connected all the  
components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to  
perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum  
sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.  
Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of  
each speaker.  
Before you perform the following settings, it is important that you  
first determine the following characteristics:  
Menu  
• The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected.  
1.Speaker Setup  
• The distance from each speaker to your normal listening  
position.  
1-1.SpeakerConfig  
Menu  
a.Subwoofer:Yes  
1.Speaker Setup  
b.Front  
:Small  
:Small  
c.Center  
d.Surr L/R :Small  
1.Speaker Config  
e.Surr Back :Small  
2.Speaker Distance  
f.SurrBack Out:1ch
Quit:|OSD|  
3.Level Calibration  
4.Bass Peak Level  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
a. Subwoofer  
Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected.  
Memo:  
No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected.  
(Only one surround back speaker)  
b. Front  
Monitor  
Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized.  
Small: Select if the front speakers are small sized.  
SW  
Center  
[
Front  
Front  
[
]
]
m/ft  
[
• If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting, then this setting  
is fixed to “Large.”  
m/ft  
[
]
m/ft  
]
m/ft  
c. Center  
None: Select if no center speaker is connected.  
Large: Select if the center speaker is large sized.  
Small: Select if the center speaker is small sized.  
[
]
m/ft  
SL  
SR  
[
]
m/ft  
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, then “Large”  
cannot be selected for this setting.  
[
]
m/ft  
SB  
d. Surr L/R  
(Two surround back speakers)  
None: Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected.  
Large: Select if the surround left and right speakers are large  
Monitor  
sized.  
SW  
Center  
[
Front  
Front  
Small: Select if the surround left and right speakers are small  
sized.  
[
]
]
m/ft  
[
m/ft  
• If “Small” is selected for the Front setting, then “Large”  
cannot be selected for this setting.  
[
]
m/ft  
]
m/ft  
e. Surr Back  
[
]
m/ft  
SR  
None: Select if no surround back left and right speakers are  
connected.  
SL  
[
]
m/ft  
Large: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large  
sized.  
[
]
[
]
m/ft  
m/ft  
SBL  
Small: Select if the surround back left and right speakers are small  
SBR  
sized.  
Tip:  
• If “None” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, then this  
setting is fixed to “None.” (The display also disappears from  
the screen.)  
When setting the speaker size in the Speaker Config sub-menu,  
use the guidelines given below.  
• If “Small” is selected for the Surround L/R setting, then  
“Large” cannot be selected for this setting.  
Large: The complete frequency range for the channel you are  
setting will be output from the speaker.  
Small: Frequencies of the channel you are setting lower than 80  
Hz will be output from the subwoofer. If the front speakers are  
set to “Large,” then the sound may be output from both the left  
and right speakers. (Set all speakers for THX speaker systems  
to “small.”)  
f. Surr Back Out  
1ch: Select if there is only one surround back speaker.  
2ch (Preout Only): Select if there are two surround back  
speakers. (For preout output only.)  
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Speaker Setup  
a. Unit  
1-2. Speaker Distance sub-menu  
feet: Select if you will enter the distances in feet.  
meters: Select if you will enter the distances in meters.  
Here you will enter the distance from each speaker to your normal  
listening position (Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization*).  
This is important for the timing of the acoustics to create the  
proper sound space that the TX-DS787 and today’s sound systems  
are able to produce.  
b. Front L/R  
Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your  
normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet  
intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
Note:  
Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same  
distance from the listener. If they are not, you may lose the center  
position for stereo sound.  
Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker  
Config sub-menu will not appear.  
c. Center  
Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening  
position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters  
in 0.15-meter intervals).  
(Only one surround back speaker)  
Menu  
d. Surr Right  
1.Speaker Setup  
Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to  
9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
1-2.Speaker Distance  
e. Surr Back R  
a.Unit  
:meters  
: 3.60m  
: 3.60m  
b.Front L/R  
c.Center  
Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your  
normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet  
intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
d.Surr Right : 2.10m  
f.Surr Back  
: 2.10m  
• This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in  
the Speaker Config sub-menu.  
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
: 2.10m  
: 3.60m  
Quit:|OSD|  
f. Surr Back L  
Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your  
normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet  
intervals (0.3 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
(Two surround back speakers)  
• This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in  
the Speaker Config sub-menu.  
Menu  
Note:  
1.Speaker Setup  
For audio using surround back right and surround back left  
speakers, a separately-sold 2-channel power amplifier is required.  
1-2.Speaker Distance  
f. Surr Back  
a.Unit  
:meters  
Set the distance from the surround back speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to  
9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
b.Front L/R  
: 3.60m  
c.Center  
: 3.60m  
d.Surr Right : 2.10m  
e.Surr Back R : 2.10m  
• This setting appears if set for one surround back speaker in the  
Speaker Config sub-menu.  
f.Surr Back L : 2.10m  
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
: 2.10m  
: 3.60m  
Quit:|OSD|  
g. Surr Left  
Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal  
listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to  
9 meters in 0.15-meter intervals).  
h. Subwoofer  
Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening  
position between 1 and 30 feet in 0.5-feet intervals (0.3 to 9 meters  
in 0.15-meter intervals).  
*
Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization is a registered trademark  
of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
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Speaker Setup  
(3) Press the cursor button again. The TX-DS787 will now emit  
the pink noise from the front right speaker.  
1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu  
Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all  
heard by the listener at the same level. This is especially important  
for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at  
different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room  
designs and configurations. These settings and the distance  
settings performed above are vital to create the proper acoustics  
required for the optimum sound space and dynamics.  
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) above for the front right and other  
speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume  
level.  
Notes:  
• Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker  
Config sub-menu will not appear.  
Note:  
• To accurately set the output levels, it is recommended to use a  
handheld sound pressure level (SPL) meter. Set the meter to C-  
weighting and slow averaging. A Radio Shack® SPL meter or  
equivalent is recommended. Using the internal channel noise  
generators, set each channel so that you read a 75 decibel  
sound pressure level.  
The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi-channel  
input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multi-channel input  
sources, you will need to use the CH SEL, LEVEL+, and LEVEL–  
buttons on the RC-390M remote controller. See page 59.  
(Only one surround back speaker)  
a. Left  
Menu  
Sound comes from the front left speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
1.Speaker Setup  
b. Center  
1-3.Level Calibration  
Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
a.Left:0dB  
b.Center  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
c.Right  
c. Right  
d.Surr Right : 0dB  
Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level  
between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
f.SurrBack :0dB
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
d. Surr Right  
Quit:|OSD|  
Sound comes from the surround right speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
(Two surround back speakers)  
e. Surr Back R  
Menu  
Sound comes from the surround back right speaker. Adjust the  
sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
1.Speaker Setup  
• This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in  
the Speaker Config sub-menu.  
1-3.Level Calibration  
f. Surr Back L  
a.Left:0dB  
Sound comes from the surround back (left) speaker. Adjust the  
sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
b.Center  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
c.Right  
d.Surr Right : 0dB  
• This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in  
the Speaker Config sub-menu.  
e.Surr Back R : 0dB  
f.SurrBack L:0dB
g.Surr Left  
h.Subwoofer  
: 0dB  
: 0dB  
f. Surr Back  
Quit:|OSD|  
Sound comes from the surround back speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
Calibrating the speaker levels  
• This setting appears if set for one surround back speaker in the  
Speaker Config sub-menu.  
(1) When this sub-menu is entered, the TX-DS787 will emit a pink  
noise from the front left speaker. At this time, the Master  
volume automatically increases to the reference level (0dB).  
Remember the level of this noise and then press the cursor  
button. (Note that this can be adjusted to any level between –  
12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.) The TX-DS787 will  
now emit the pink noise from the center speaker.  
Note:  
For audio using surround back right and surround back left  
speakers, a separately-sold 2-channel power amplifier is required.  
g. Surr Left  
Sound comes from the surround left speaker. Adjust the sound  
level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
(2) Using the and cursor buttons, adjust the volume level of  
the noise from the center speaker so that it is the same level as  
the front left speaker. You can jog back and forth between the  
speakers to help you compare the volume levels.  
h. Subwoofer  
Sound comes from the subwoofer. Adjust the sound level between  
–15 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.  
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Speaker Setup  
a. Bass Peak Level Limiter  
1-4. Bass Peak Level (Bass Peak Level  
Manager*) sub-menu  
On: Select to set the bass peak level. When “On” is selected, the  
Peak Level setting appears below.  
Setting the bass peak level is important to keep your subwoofer  
from being damaged by preventing it from outputting over a set  
volume. If your subwoofer has a built-in limiter, set this setting to  
“Off.”  
Off: Select to turn off the bass peak level limiting function.  
Menu  
Note:  
1.Speaker Setup  
If your system does not include a subwoofer, this setting will set  
the bass peak level for your front speakers.  
1-4.BassPeakLevel  
a.BassPeakLevel  
Limiter :On  
Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
b.Bass Peak Level  
:-12dB|ENTER|  
1-4.Bass Peak Level  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
a.Bass Peak Level  
Limiter :Off  
b. Bass Peak Level  
The current bass peak level is displayed. Press the ENTER button  
(or the SSC dial) to output a test sound. Then press the cursor  
button (or turn the SSC dial) to slowly raise the volume to the point  
where the sound becomes distorted and then back it off until it  
returns to normal. This is the proper setting for the bass peak level.  
Quit:|OSD|  
After setting the Peak Level at the Bass Peak Level sub-menu,  
press the EXIT button. The values are set and the previous screen  
appears.  
Menu  
1.Speaker Setup  
1-4.Bass Peak Level  
b.Peak Level  
:-12dB  
1.Turn Volume up.  
2.Press EXIT just  
before sound is  
distorted.  
Quit:|OSD|  
Note:  
• The volume can be adjusted to either –∞ or between –61 to  
+18 decibels in 1-decibel increments.  
• Do not allow the distorted sound to be output from the  
subwoofer for a long time for it may damage the subwoofer.  
*
Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
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Input Setup  
2. Input Setup menu  
2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu  
This menu allows you to setup the various input sources available  
with the TX-DS787. Each input source may have a great number  
of settings that are difficult to keep track of, so we recommend  
making a chart to record what you have set and for which  
component to prevent confusion later.  
The settings made in this sub-menu are valid for the input source  
that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front  
panel and, therefore, these settings are made separately for each  
digital input source. This sub-menu will not appear if the selected  
input source button is AM or FM. If this setting is incorrectly  
made, the digital audio signals may not be properly output, or not  
heard at all.  
Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
Menu  
Current  
Input  
Source  
1.Audio Setup  
2.Input Setup  
2.Video Setup  
3.Listening Mode Preset  
4.Tone Control  
Input:DVD  
5.IntelliVolume  
2-1.Audio Setup  
6.12V Trigger  
Input:DVD  
Audio:Auto(OPT1)  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
a.Digital Input:OPT1  
b.Digital Format:All  
c.Multichannel :No  
Quit:|OSD|  
Initial settings for each input source  
Input source  
CD  
Digital input  
OPTICAL 1  
----  
PHONO  
FM  
AM  
TAPE  
----  
----  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO2/VCR2  
VIDEO1/VCR1  
DVD  
OPTICAL 2  
----  
COAXIAL 2  
COAXIAL 1  
----  
: Available for digital input but not set in initial settings.  
: Not available for digital input.  
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Input Setup  
a. Digital Input  
Notes on DTS:  
This setting tells the TX-DS787 which input source button on the  
front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear  
panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input  
source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input  
jack it is connected to here.  
• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the “PCM”  
setting is selected on the TX-DS787, the DTS encoded signal  
will not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise could  
damage the amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure to  
selected “All” or “DTS” and use the digital input jacks  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source.  
For example, if the input source selected at the front panel is CD  
and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT  
(OPTICAL) 1, then select “OPT1” here. If the input source  
selected is not connected to a digital input, then select “----.”  
• If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when “All” is  
selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS  
decoder recognizes the DTS-encoded signal and starts  
operating. This is not a malfunction.  
OPT1: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1.  
OPT2: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 2.  
COAX1: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) 1.  
COAX2: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) 2.  
– – – –: Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.  
• If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while  
playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a  
malfunction. In such cases, try playing the source in the “DTS”  
selected.  
• The DTS indicator on the TX-DS787 lights while a DTS  
source is played. When playback finishes and the DTS signal  
transmission stops, the TX-DS787 remains in DTS mode and  
the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you  
operate the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player. Therefore, if  
the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM, the  
PCM signal may not be played. In this case, stop the playback  
of the source on the player for about three seconds and then  
resume playback.  
Note:  
Do not assign a digital input to more than one input source. If you  
are making a digital connection that requires you to change the  
default settings, be sure to always first cancel the current digital  
input setting and then assign the new setting.  
b. Digital Format  
• You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from  
certain CD players and LD players even if you connect the  
player to the TX-DS787 digitally. This is because the digital  
signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling  
frequency, or frequency response) and the TX-DS787 cannot  
recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore you may hear  
noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal.  
The default setting is “All.” If “----” is selected for this input  
source at the Digital Input setting, then this setting will not appear.  
Although you can use this default setting as is, you may change it  
as desired depending on the input signal format (e.g., if you know  
that you will always be listening to a certain input signal format  
from a particular input source).  
• The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT, TAPE  
OUT, output analog audio signals. Do not record from CDs or  
LDs that support DTS using these outputs. If you do, the DTS-  
encoded signal will be recorded as noise.  
All: Select for automatic detection of the input signal format. The  
input signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or Analog)  
used by the selected input source is detected automatically to  
execute the required decoding process.  
• If a compact disc or LD encoded in the DTS format is played  
back with “PCM” selected, only noise will be produced.  
Always select “All” or “DTS” when playing back DTS-  
encoded sources.  
DTS: Select for DTS signal processing. The decoding process is  
executed only when DTS signals are input.  
PCM: Select for PCM signal processing. The decoding process is  
executed only when PCM signals are input.  
c. Multichannel  
Note:  
This sub-menu will not appear if AM or FM is selected at the front  
panel for the input source. This setting is normally set to “No,” and  
only needs to be changed to “Yes” if a DVD player, MPEG  
decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port is  
connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port for 5.1-channel,  
6.1-channel, or 7.1-channel audio. For example, if a DVD player is  
connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port, then select  
DVD at the front panel as the input source, bring up this sub-menu,  
and select “Yes” for the Multichannel setting. You can only select  
Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button when “Yes” is  
selected here.  
If “All” is selected and a compact disc or LD is fast-forwarded  
during playback, decoded PCM signals may produce a skipping  
sound. In such cases, change the setting to “PCM.”  
Note:  
When playing a device that is actually connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT terminal, select Multichannel with the  
AUDIO SELECTOR button.  
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Input Setup  
b. Component  
2-2. Video Setup sub-menu  
If a component is connected to the one of the COMPONENT  
VIDEO inputs (1 or 2), then that input must be set here. This  
setting will not appear if AM, FM, PHONO, CD or TAPE is  
selected as the input source.  
Menu  
The default settings are given below.  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
Input source selected  
CD  
Component video input  
2-2.VideoSetup  
Input:DVD  
PHONO  
a.Video:DVD  
FM  
AM  
b.ComponentVideo  
:Input1  
TAPE  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 2/VCR 2  
VIDEO 1/VCR 1  
DVD  
----  
INPUT 2  
----  
Quit:|OSD|  
----  
INPUT 1  
a. Video  
---- : Not assigned with the default settings.  
This setting allows you to match the audio from one component  
with the video from another. Therefore, you can set a video source  
to be displayed while the audio from another input source is heard.  
For example, this allows you to play the music from a compact  
disc, while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or  
other video source.  
The default settings are given below.  
Input source selected  
CD  
Video  
Last  
PHONO  
FM  
Last  
Last  
AM  
Last  
TAPE  
Last  
DVD  
DVD  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VIDEO4  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VIDEO4  
Last : When you change to an input source set to “Last,” the video  
of the input source that you changed from is continued. For  
example, if the selected input source is VIDEO 1, and you then  
change to CD (set to “Last”), then the audio from the CD input  
is played while the video from VIDEO 1 continues.  
• If no video signal is to be assigned to the input source, set “----.”  
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Input Setup  
Input source signals  
2-3. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu  
a. 2ch Source  
With the TX-DS787, you can set a different listening mode for  
each different signal type that comes from each input source and  
also set the parameters for the listening mode itself. For example,  
if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD video  
signal is DTS and the compact disc signal is PCM, then you can set  
a different listening mode for each.  
Set a listening mode for the input signal from 2-channel analog  
sources, PCM sources, and 2/0-channel Dolby Digital and DTS  
sources.  
b. PCM fs=96k  
This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types  
of movies or music.  
Set a listening mode for the input signal from digital PCM sources  
recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz.  
c. Multichannel, Mono Source  
Menu  
Set a listening mode for the input signal from 2/1, 2/2, 3/0, 3/2-  
channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources. Or, set a listening mode  
for the input signal from 1/0-channel (Mono) Dolby Digital and  
DTS sources.  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-3.ListeningMode Preset  
Input:DVD  
a.2chSource
• The TX-DS787 will automatically switch to the listening  
mode set for the current input signal. For example, even when  
using the same DVD player, if a CD is played, the listening  
mode automatically becomes “Stereo,” and if a DVD is played  
(Dolby Digital 3/2.1), the listening mode automatically  
becomes Dolby D.  
:Stereo
b.PCM fs=96k :Stereo  
c.Multichannel,Mono
Source :Surround  
Quit:|OSD|  
* The 5.1-channel digital surround format has a variety of  
versions including Dolby Digital and DTS. The 5.1- channel  
digital surround format enables you to individually record and  
play five full-range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) channels (left and right  
front, center, and two surround channels) plus an LFE channel  
(Low Frequency Effect) for the low-range effect sound. It will  
create a realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and  
concert halls.  
Relationship between input source and listening mode  
Input source signal (display)  
2ch  
PCM fs=96k  
Multichannel, Mono  
Type of software  
Tape, CD,  
Record, Tuner  
DVD Video (Stereo), LD (Stereo)  
Digital satellite  
DVD  
DVD, LD,  
Digital satellite  
broadcast  
DTS-CD  
Listening Mode  
Direct  
broadcast  
G
G
G
G
G
Stereo  
G
G
Theater-Dimensional  
Surround  
G
G
(Pro Logic (3 Stereo),  
DolbyD, DTS)  
(DolbyD,  
Dolby D/6.1, DTS,  
DTS-ES)  
THX  
G
G
(Cinema)  
(Cinema,  
Surround EX)  
Mono Movie  
Enhanced 7  
Orchestra  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format.  
Note:  
You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input  
source.  
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Input Setup  
• Pro Logic/3 Stereo (Dolby Pro Logic/3 Stereo)  
Listening Modes  
This mode is for playing back sources encoded using the  
Dolby Surround format. Select this listening mode when you  
play a VHS, VHS hi-fi, LD, or DVD video that has the  
mark.  
Stereo  
This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front  
speakers.  
This surround format consists of four channels (left, right,  
center, and monaural surround) and emphasizes the center  
channel. Dolby Pro Logic is very effective for panning music,  
conversation, and three-dimensional sound movement output  
from the three front channels. It also simulates the atmosphere  
and surround effects of the sound reflected from the side and  
rear walls of the theater.  
Direct  
This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality  
adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left  
front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and  
not output to the subwoofer.  
If no surround speakers are connected, then the surround  
sound is divided and output from the front left and right  
channels (3 stereo).  
Mono Movie  
This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as  
old movie soundtracks. The center channel delivers the  
unprocessed original sound, whereas the other channels deliver the  
center-channel sound processed with the appropriate  
reverberation. This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the  
atmosphere of a movie theater.  
THX  
This mode is for playing back sources using THX.  
This mode will work well with 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and  
DTS sources and Dolby encoded sources.  
Surround modes  
For excellent fidelity when playing back THX sounds, it is  
recommended to use a THX-certified speaker system.  
With this mode, decoding is performed automatically to match the  
input signal. This original mode adds no sound processing to the  
input signal.  
• THX Cinema  
This is the conventional 5.1-channel THX format. This mode  
should be used only when playing back sources that were  
mixed for playback in large movie theater environments.  
• DOLBY DIGITAL Surround,  
DTS (Digital Theater System) Surround  
This 5.1-channel digital surround format enables you to  
individually record and play five full-range (20Hz–20kHz)  
channels (left and right front, center, two surround channels)  
plus an LFE channel (Low Frequency Effect) for the low-  
range effect sound. It will create a realistic sound that could be  
heard in the theaters and concert halls.  
• THX Surround EX  
“THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a joint  
development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of  
Lucasfilm Ltd.  
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded  
with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to  
reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the  
mixing of the program. This channel, called Surround Back,  
places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently  
available front left, front center, front right, surround right,  
surround left, and subwoofer channels.  
Dolby D (Dolby Digital)  
This mode is for listening to sources encoded in the Dolby  
Digital format.  
Dialog normalization (Dialog Norm)  
Dialog normalization is a feature of Dolby Digital. With this  
function, for example, if “Dialog Norm: +4” is displayed while  
playing back a Dolby Digital source, it means that that source  
material was recorded 4 decibels higher than normal. Thus, by  
lowering the volume by 4 decibels, it can be played back at the  
same standard level for other sources. However, since most  
source materials have been recorded at the same standard  
level, you will rarely need to adjust the volume.  
This additional channel provides the opportunity for more  
detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth,  
spacious ambience, and sound localization than ever before.  
When released to the home consumer market, movies that  
were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX  
technology, may have a note to that effect on the packaging. A  
list of movies created using this technology can be found on  
the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com <http://  
www.dolby.com> .  
Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX  
Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode,  
faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.  
DTS  
This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode  
during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby  
Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case, the information  
delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program  
dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on  
the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual  
listener.  
This mode is for playing back DTS sources.  
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Input Setup  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommended  
that you have at least front left and right speakers, a center speaker,  
and surround left and right speakers. However, even if you only  
have front left and right speakers, you can still enjoy multichannel  
audio by using this mode.  
This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches  
each ear to reproduce a multi-speaker setup. To receive the full  
effect, there is an optimum listening position (sweet spot). Refer to  
the explanation of the listening angle. In addition, if the reflective  
sound components are large, it may be difficult to achieve the  
desired result, so be sure to set up your system and listening  
position to minimize reflective sound.  
Enhanced 7  
Enhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround environment  
by using 7-channel speakers. The sound effects moving smoothly  
toward the surround back. This mode is good for music and TV  
sports programs.  
Orchestra  
This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music. The center  
channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen  
the stereo image. It will simulate the natural reverberation that is  
created in large halls.  
TV Logic  
This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired  
from TV studios. It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity  
of the conversation.  
Unplugged  
This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds, vocals, and  
jazz music. By emphasizing the front stereo image, it will simulate  
the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage.  
Studio-Mix  
This mode is for rock and popular music. The lively sounds are  
enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling  
of being in a club or rock concert.  
All Ch Stereo  
This mode is designed for playing background music. The front,  
surround, and surround back channels create a stereo image that  
encompasses the entire area.  
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Input Setup  
2-5. IntelliVolume sub-menu  
2-4. Tone Control sub-menu  
When switching input sources, you may find that the output level  
for different components or input sources connected to the TX-  
DS787 is different even though the main volume setting is the  
same. Under normal circumstances, you would then have to  
change the volume setting each time you change the input source.  
This IntelliVolume sub-menu allows you to preset a volume level  
for each input source separately so that when you do switch from  
one input source to another, the TX-DS787 adjusts the volume  
accordingly so that the resulting volume stays the same. To set the  
IntelliVolume, simply select an input source at the front panel, and  
if that source is quieter than other sources, increase its decibel  
level with the cursor button, or if it is louder than other sources,  
decrease its decibel level with the cursor button.  
This sub-menu allows you to increase or decrease the volume for  
only the low (bass) or high (treble) frequency sounds. This sub-  
menu does not appear if “Direct” or “THX” are selected as the  
listening mode.  
Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-4.Tone Control  
Input:DVD  
a.Bass  
: 0dB  
The IntelliVolume can be adjusted between -12 and +12 decibels.  
b.Treble  
: 0dB  
Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Quit:|OSD|  
Input:DVD  
2-5.IntelliVolume  
a. Bass  
Input:OPT1  
Press the cursor button to decrease the bass sounds and press the  
cursor button to increase the bass sounds. The bass can be  
adjusted between -12 and +12 decibels in two steps.  
a.IntelliVolume  
: 0dB  
b. Treble  
Press the cursor button to decrease the treble sounds and press  
the cursor button to increase the treble sounds. The treble can be  
adjusted between -12 and +12 decibels in two steps.  
Quit:|OSD|  
2-6. 12V Trigger sub-menu (USA model only)  
This sub-menu allows you to make the required settings to turn on  
the output from the 12V TRIGGER terminal to control another  
component or device with the TX-DS787 for each input source.  
Menu  
2.Input Setup  
Input:DVD  
2-6.12VTrigger  
Input:DVD  
a.12VTrigger
:Off  
Quit:|OSD|  
a. 12V Trigger  
On: Select to activate the connected device when the input source  
is selected.  
Off: Select when no device is connected to the 12V TRIGGER  
terminal or you do not want the connected device to activate.  
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Listening Mode Setup  
3-1. Stereo Setup  
3. Listening Mode Setup menu  
Select this to modify the Stereo listening mode. The parameters  
that can be set are shown in the table below.  
This menu allows you to make adjustments to the various listening  
modes. These adjustments are in the form of parameters and each  
one is explained below. Note that some parameters cannot be set  
for some listening modes and that no sub-menu will have all  
parameters. Also, for some input signal formats, changes in the  
listening mode parameters may actually result in no change to the  
resulting output signal.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
Off, On  
On  
3-2. Theater-Dimensional Setup  
Select this to modify the Theater-Dimensional (T-D) listening  
modes. The parameters that can be set are shown in the table  
below.  
Menu  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
a Subwoofer  
Off, On  
On  
b Listening Angle  
c Center  
20deg, 40deg  
Off, On  
40deg  
Off  
1.Stereo Setup  
2.Theater-Dimensional  
Setup  
d Front Expander  
e Virtual Surr Level  
Off, On  
Off  
3.Surround Setup  
4.THX Setup  
-3 dB to +3 dB  
Off, On  
0 dB  
Off  
5.Mono Movie Setup  
Currently  
f
Dialog Enhance  
selected  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
listening mode  
3-3. Surround Setup  
Select this to modify the plain Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic  
Surround listening modes. The parameters that can be set are  
shown in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
Off, On  
On  
Off  
Menu  
c Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back*, Surround L/R  
Surround L/R+Back  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
d Dolby D/6.1  
e DTS-ES  
Auto, On, Off  
Auto, On, Off  
Auto  
Auto  
6.Enhanced 7 Setup  
* Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are  
connected to the TX-DS787.  
7.Orchestra Setup  
8.Unplugged Setup  
9.Studio-Mix Setup  
10.TV Logic Setup  
3-4. THX Setup  
12.All Ch Stereo Setup  
Select this to modify the THX listening modes; the one that is  
currently set is the one that is modified. The parameters that can be  
set are shown in the table below.  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
Off, On  
On  
On  
c Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back*, Surround L/R  
Surround L/R+Back  
Menu  
d Dolby D  
THX Surround EX  
Auto, On, Off  
Auto  
3.Listening Mode Setup  
e DTS  
THX Surround EX  
On, Off  
Off  
3-1.StereoSetup  
* Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are  
connected to the TX-DS787.  
a.Subwoofer:On  
Quit:|OSD|  
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Listening Mode Setup  
3-5. Mono Movie Setup  
Select this to modify the Mono Movie listening mode. The  
parameters that can be set are shown in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
On  
Off, Re-EQ  
Off  
c Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back*, Surround L/R  
Surround L/R+Back  
d Front Effect  
e Effect Level  
Off, On  
On  
Low, Mid-low, Middle,  
Mid-high, High  
Middle  
f
Room Size  
Small, Mid-small, Middle,  
Mid-large, Large  
Middle  
* Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are  
connected to the TX-DS787.  
3-6. Enhanced 7 Setup  
Select this to modify the Enhanced 7 listening mode. The  
parameters that can be set are shown in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
Off, On  
Off, On  
On  
Off  
c Front Effect  
d Effect Level  
On  
Low, Mid-low, Middle,  
Mid-high, High  
Middle  
e Room Size  
Small, Mid-small, Middle,  
Mid-large, Large  
Middle  
3-7, 8, 9, and 10. Orchestra Setup, Unplugged Setup, Studio-  
Mix Setup, TV Logic Setup  
Select this to modify the Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, and  
TV Logic listening modes; the one that is currently set is the one  
that is modified. The parameters that can be set are shown in the  
table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
Off, On  
On  
Off  
c Surround Speakers Surround L/R, Surround Back*, Surround L/R  
Surround L/R+Back  
d Front Effect  
e Effect Level  
Off, On  
On  
Low, Mid-low, Middle,  
Mid-high, High  
Middle  
f
Room Size  
Small, Mid-small, Middle,  
Mid-large, Large  
Middle  
* Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are  
connected to the TX-DS787.  
3-11. All Ch Stereo Setup  
Select this to modify the All Ch Stereo listening mode. The  
parameters that can be set are shown in the table below.  
Parameter  
Setting  
Initial value  
a Subwoofer  
b Re-EQ  
Off, On  
Off, On  
On  
Off  
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Listening Mode Setup  
Dolby D THX Surround EX  
Description listening mode parameters  
This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources  
will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround  
back speaker is connected.  
Subwoofer  
Set this to “Off” if you are not using a subwoofer (even if one is  
connected). If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the  
Speaker Config sub-menu, then this setting will not appear.  
Auto: Automatically outputs signals with EX-identifying  
signals using THX Surround EX.  
On: Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or  
not the signal contains EX identifiers.  
Re-EQ  
Depending on the listening mode, you can either turn Re-EQ on or  
off.  
Off: Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of  
whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers (Dolby D is  
used).  
Re-EQ: Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or  
“brightness” out of your home cinema sound to compensate for  
the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright  
when played back through speakers in the home environment.  
However, if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent, the  
playback is made using normal THX regardless of the above  
setting. For THX Surround EX playback, Dolby D THX Surround  
EX is displayed for the listening mode.  
On: Select to turn on the re-equalization filter.  
Off: Select to turn off the re-equalization filter.  
DTS THX Surround EX  
This setting allows you to set whether or not DTS sources will be  
played back using the THX Surround EX when a surround back  
speaker is connected.  
Surround Speakers  
This setting allows you to decide which speakers to output to when  
surround back speakers are connected and you are playing back a  
5.1-channel source.  
On: Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or  
not the signal contains ES identifiers.  
Surround L/R: This outputs the sound to the surround left and  
right speakers as normal and outputs nothing to the surround  
back speaker.  
Off: Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of  
whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers (DTS is used).  
However, if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent, the  
playback is made using normal DTS regardless of the above  
setting. For THX Surround EX playback, DTS THX Surround EX  
is displayed for the listening mode.  
Surround Back: This outputs the sound to the surround back  
speakers and outputs nothing to the surround left and right  
speakers. This setting can only be selected when two surround  
back speakers are connected to the TX-DS787.  
Sur L/R+Back: This outputs the sound to both the surround left  
and right speakers and the surround back speaker.  
Front Effect  
Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation. When you  
play these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP,  
creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or  
presence. In this case, set this setting to “Off.” No reverberation  
from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three  
front channels, so the sound source is be played as it is without any  
further reverberation.  
Dolby D/6.1  
This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources  
will be played back using the matrix 6.1-channel output when a  
surround back speaker is connected.  
Auto: Automatically outputs signals with EX-identifying  
signals using 6.1-channel Dolby Digital.  
On: Outputs using 6.1-channel Dolby Digital regardless of  
whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers.  
Off: Does not output using 6.1-channel Dolby Digital  
regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers  
(Dolby D is used).  
Effect Level  
This parameter allows you to adjust the strength of sound effects to  
match the playback source material, the acoustics of your room,  
and such other factors. This can be set to “Low,” “Mid-low,”  
“Middle,” “Mid-high,” or “High.”  
However, if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent, the  
playback is made using normal Dolby Digital regardless of the  
above setting. For Dolby Digital 6.1-channel playback, Dolby D/6.1  
is displayed for the listening mode.  
Room Size  
This parameter allows you set virtual hall size to simulate for each  
surround mode. You can choose from “Large,” “Mid-Large,”  
“Middle,” “Mid-Small,” or “Small.”  
DTS-ES  
This setting allows you to set whether or not DTS sources will be  
played back using the matrix 6.1-channel (DTS-ES) output when a  
surround back speaker is connected.  
Auto: Automatically outputs signals with ES-identifying  
signals using DTS-ES playback.  
On: Outputs using DTS-ES playback regardless of whether or  
not the signal contains ES identifiers.  
Off: Does not output using DTS-ES playback regardless of  
whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers (DTS is used).  
However, if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent, the  
playback is made using normal DTS regardless of the above setting.  
For DTS-ES playback, DTS-ES is displayed for the listening mode.  
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Listening Mode Setup  
Listening angle  
Front Expander  
The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and  
right speakers as seen from the listener. The setting of 20 and 40  
degrees are only for nominal purposes, so select the setting that is  
closest to your actual listening angle.  
The front expander function spreads out the sound from the front  
speakers for the feeling of a wide sound space.  
On: Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a  
wider sound space.  
Off: Select to turn off the front expander function for a normal  
sound space.  
Front right speaker  
Front left speaker  
Virtual Surr Level  
This parameter adjusts the virtual surround level. This can be set  
from –3 to +3 decibels.  
Listening angle  
Dialog Enhance  
This parameter allows you to adjust the dialog sound level from  
the center speaker if it is difficult to hear.  
On: Enhances the vocal ranges for the center channel signal.  
Off: Outputs the center channel signal at the regular level and  
frequency characteristics.  
Center  
For systems that have a center speaker, the center channel signal  
can be output from the center speaker. For instance, in systems  
where the front left and right speakers are small, use of the center  
speaker may provide a better sound space. (If your system uses a  
center speaker, be sure to perform the level calibration with the left  
and right speakers in the Speaker Setup menu beforehand.)  
On: The center channel signal is output to the center speaker.  
Off: The center channel signal is output from the front left and  
right speakers (Phantom Center).  
Relationship between listening mode and parameter  
Listening mode  
Direct  
Stereo  
T-D  
(Theater-  
Surround*  
THX  
Mono Movie Enhanced 7  
Orchestra  
All Ch  
Stereo  
Dimensional)  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
Parameter  
TV Logic  
Subwoofer  
Re-EQ  
Surround Speakers  
Dolby D/6.1  
DTS-ES  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Dolby D THX Surround EX  
DTS THX Surround EX  
Listening Angle  
Center  
Front Expander  
Virtual Surr Level  
Dialog Enhance  
Front Effect  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
Effect Level  
Room Size  
The parameters that can be set are different for each listening mode.  
*
The surround given here refers to basic surround modes and consists of Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.  
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Preference  
4. Preference menu  
4-1. Volume Setup sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to make various settings concerning the  
volume control of the TX-DS787.  
Menu  
4.Preference  
Menu  
1.Volume Setup  
4.Preference  
2.Headphones Level  
3.DTS LFE Level Setup  
4-1.VolumeSetup  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
a.VolumeDisplay
:Absolute  
b.Maximum Volume  
:Off  
c.Power on Volume  
:Last
Quit:|OSD|  
a. Volume Display  
You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting  
on screen.  
Absolute: This displays the volume with a minimum of min  
(0) for no sound and a maximum of max (80). As a reference,  
the volume setting of Ref (62) is used as the 0 -decibel for the  
relative display method.  
Relative: This displays the volume as a decibel value on a  
scale with a designated reference point that is displayed as 0,  
which equals the volume setting of 62 for the absolute display  
method. With this display method, the minimum value is –∞,  
the next highest is –61, and the maximum value is +18.  
b. Maximum Volume  
This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be  
output with the MASTER VOLUME dial to prevent components  
from being damaged by excessively loud volumes. For the  
absolute volume display method, this can be set between 30 and  
79. For the relative volume display method, this can be set  
between –32 and +17 decibels.  
c. Power On Volume  
This sets a designated volume setting for the TX-DS787 to be set  
every time that the power is turned on. This prevents the TX-  
DS787 from being turned on while it is set to an extremely high  
volume and suddenly output very loud sounds. For the absolute  
volume display method, this can be set between min and max. For  
the relative volume display method, this can be set between –∞  
and +18 decibels. If you do not mind having the TX-DS787 turned  
on with its current volume setting, set this to “Last.”  
4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu  
You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output from the  
headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers.  
The headphone volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12  
decibels.  
4-3. DTS LFE Level Setup sub-menu  
This sub-menu is used to set the LFE level for the playback of DTS  
sources. Normal playback is at 0 decibels; however, for some  
music software where the bass sounds are played back at high  
volumes, you can set this setting to –10 decibels.  
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OSD Setup  
5. OSD Setup menu  
5-1. OSD Config sub-menu  
This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screen  
display (OSD) for the TX-DS787 by setting different colors or  
positions for its display.  
Menu  
5.OSD Setup  
Menu  
5.OSD Setup  
5-1.OSDConfig  
1.OSD Config  
2.OSD Setup  
a.OSD Output :S Video  
3.OSD Position  
b.TV Format  
:Auto  
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD|  
Quit:|OSD|  
a. OSD output  
This setting allows you to set the output of the OSD Menu. Select  
the video terminal to which your monitor is connected: “S  
VIDEO” or “VIDEO.”  
S Video: Outputs the OSD Menu through the S VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT terminals.  
Video: Outputs the OSD Menu through the VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT terminals.  
Note:  
If the OSD Menu is not displayed on the television monitor you are  
using, confirm whether the television is connected to an S VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT terminal or VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal.  
b. TV format  
(For all models other than USA and Canadian models)  
The default setting is “Auto,” which means that the television  
format is detected and automatically set by the TX-DS787.  
However, if you know the correct format, you can use this setting  
to choose either PAL or NTSC so that no time is wasted on  
detection.  
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OSD Setup  
5-2. OSD Setup sub-menu  
5-3. OSD Position sub-menu  
This sub-menu allows you to customize the OSD menu to display  
in the manner you desire.  
This sub-menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD menu  
as it is displayed on your screen. Depending on the monitor used,  
there may be cases where the OSD menu is not displayed in the  
center and parts of the menus are cut off. To adjust the position of  
the OSD menu, simply press the cursor buttons to inch the menu to  
position you desire.  
Menu  
5.OSD Setup  
Menu  
5-2.OSDSetup  
a.Background Color  
:Blue1  
b.Superimpose Mode  
:Normal  
5.OSD Setup  
5-3.OSDPosition  
c.Immediate Display  
:On
d.Display Position  
:Bottom  
Quit:|OSD|  
Exit:|EXIT|  
Quit:|OSD|  
a. Background Color  
Select either Blue1, Blue2, Green1, Green2, Magenta, Red1, or  
Red2 as the background color while the OSD menu is displayed.  
b. Superimpose  
Off: Select to have the OSD menu displayed on the selected  
background color.  
Normal: Select to have the OSD menu superimposed over the  
current video if one is displayed or on the selected background  
color if there is no video signal.  
Black: Select to have the OSD menu displayed on a black  
background at all times.  
c. Immediate Display  
On: Select this to have the screen immediately display certain  
operations as you perform them. The display will remain for a  
few seconds after the operation is completed.  
VIDEO 1  
Off: Select this to turn off the immediate display of operations.  
Hint:  
If this is set to “Off,” the background color will not be displayed  
even when there is no video signal input.  
d. Display Position  
Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that  
appears when certain operations are performed. You can position  
the immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from  
the top all the way to the bottom.  
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Enjoying music in the remote zone  
ON  
ZONE 2 indicator  
ZONE 2 VOL  
VOL  
MASTER VOLUME  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
TRACK  
DISC  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
SURROUND  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
buttons  
V1  
V2  
V
–
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
VCR  
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
LEVEL  
ENT  
+
10  
0
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
ZONE 2  
SSC  
Input source buttons  
2. Select a source.  
Controlling the TX-DS787 from the remote zone  
After pressing the Zone 2 button, you must press an input  
source button within 3 seconds. The Zone 2 indicator lights.  
1. Aiming at the remote sensor, press the ON  
button on the remote controller.  
Ex.: When the CD button is pressed.  
Note:  
Be aware that if you start using the system in the remote zone  
(Zone 2) while a recording is going on in the main zone, the  
recording will be stopped in the main zone.  
To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected  
for the main zone, press the Zone 2 button again until  
“Zone2Sel:SOURCE” appears in the display.  
2. Press the appropriate input selector button on  
the remote controller to select the desired  
source.  
3. Adjust the volume to the desired level.  
When “Zone2Sel:Off” is displayed, the output to the remote  
zone is turned off.  
Caution:  
Adjusting the volume for the remote zone at the  
TX-DS787  
If you are not using the system in the remote Zone, always  
press the ZONE 2 button consecutively to turn the ZONE 2  
function off.  
Following the procedure given below, you can adjust the volume  
for the remote zone at the TX-DS787 without using the remote  
controller.  
Notes:  
• If the source for the main zone is selected as the source for the  
remote zone and the source for the main zone is changed, then  
the source for the remote zone will change as well.  
1. Press the ZONE 2 VOL button.  
• In the remote zone, you can only play the source in the 2-  
channel mode. You cannot play the source in the remote zone  
in the surround mode.  
2. While “ZONE 2Volume” is displayed, turn the  
SSC dial to adjust the volume to the desired  
level.  
• You can only play the source in the Stereo mode or Direct  
mode in the main zone, when you are playing the source in the  
remote zone.  
• If the Rec Out button is pressed in the main room while  
someone is using the system in the remote zone, the Zone 2  
function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the  
remote zone.  
Controlling the TX-DS787 without the remote  
controller  
1. Press the Zone 2 button on the TX-DS787.  
• The Zone 2 terminal is an analog output. Digital signals are not  
output. If no sound is heard from the selected input source,  
check if the component is connected to the analog inputs.  
• Please note that some third-party multi-room system  
components may not be fully compatible with the Onkyo  
multi-room system components.  
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts  
TUNING UP/DOWN  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
FM MUTE/MODE  
CHARACTER/MEMORY  
CH  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
MASTER VOLUME  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
TRACK  
DISC  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
TUN  
SURROUND  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
1
2
THX  
5
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
1
VCR  
4
Re-EQ  
7
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
LEVEL  
ENT  
+
10  
0
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
FM AM  
SSC  
Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations  
Tuning into a radio station  
One of the features of the TX-DS787 that is most frequently used  
is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-  
DS787 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening  
to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by  
presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently, you can  
1. Press either the AM or FM input source button.  
2. Using the TUNING UP and DOWN buttons on  
the front panel, tune into the station you  
desire.  
select them easily by pressing the CH  
controller.  
button on the remote  
When you tune into a radio station, TUNED indicator appears  
in the display. If you tune into an FM station in stereo, then  
“FM STEREO” appears. If the signal is weak, it may be  
impossible to tune into the station in stereo. In such a case,  
press the FM MUTE/MODE button on the front panel. The  
AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is output in  
the monaural mode. To return to stereo, press the FM MUTE/  
MODE button again. “AUTO” appears. Some inter-station  
noise may be heard, but the sound will not cut in and out as it  
would if stereo was selected.  
AM  
Tuned  
TUNED  
• The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM  
and 10 kHz (or 9kHz) increments for AM.  
Band  
Frequency  
• When tuning into FM stations, you can press the TUNING  
UP or DOWN button continuously for more than 0.5  
seconds to scan for an FM station in the direction of the  
button you pressed (FM auto tuning mode). After you  
release the button and a station is received in stereo, the  
scanning stops.  
FM  
Tuned  
in stereo Auto mode  
FM STEREO  
TUNED  
FM STEREO AUTO  
• The European model allows you to receive RDS  
broadcasts. See below for a more detailed explanation.  
Band  
Frequency  
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Listening to Radio Broadcasts  
Presetting a radio station  
Selecting a preset radio station  
1. Tune into the radio station you desire (see  
1. Press either the AM or FM input source  
button. The front display should show the  
currently selected frequency. If it displays the  
listening mode, press the DISPLAY button to  
display the frequency.  
“Tuning into a radio station” ).  
2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button on  
the front panel.  
2. Turn the SSC dial and select the number of the  
desired preset station.  
When using the remote controller:  
1. Make sure that “AUDIO” is shown in the  
remote controller display and press the TUN  
button.  
“Preset in?” appears in the front display. Press the SSC dial.  
Light  
If “AUDIO” is not displayed, first press the AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE button to display “AUDIO” and then press the TUN  
button.  
MEMORY  
2. Press the CH  
button and select the number  
3. Turning the SSC dial, select a preset number  
(from 1 to 40) to assign the station to be  
preset.  
of the desired preset station.  
Flash  
MEMORY  
Erasing a preset radio station  
TUNED  
MEMORY  
AUTO  
1. Press the AM or FM button and turn the SSC  
dial to select the preset radio station that you  
want erase (see above).  
ch  
4. Press the SSC dial to finalize the procedure.  
Light  
MEMORY  
2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button.  
“Preset Erase?” appears.  
TUNED  
MEMORY  
AUTO  
ch  
3. Press the SSC dial.  
The selected preset station is erased.  
This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.  
• Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio  
stations.  
• You can enter text names for any of the preset radio  
stations (see page 57).  
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Listening to RDS broadcasts  
(European models only)  
Listening to RDS broadcasts  
PTY program types in Europe  
RDS reception is available only on the European model and only  
in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
The text given in parenthesis is what is actually displayed on the  
TX-DS787.  
None (None):  
What is RDS?  
No program type.  
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM  
broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European  
Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European  
countries. Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS  
signals, which provide the additional information required. RDS  
provides you with various services so that you can choose a station  
that broadcasts your favorite categories of music, news, or other  
information.  
News reports (News):  
Reports on current events and happenings.  
Current affairs (Affairs):  
Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of  
topics than news reports.  
There are three main classifications of RDS broadcasts. Though  
they can be tuned into by using the Tuning buttons as normal  
stations, RDS broadcasts allow you to scan for stations of the type  
and classification for which you are looking. This makes it much  
easier for you to find the station you want (see “Performing a PTY  
scan” and “Performing a TP scan” on page 52). The three main  
classifications are explained below.  
Information (Info):  
General information such as weather forecasts, consumer  
affairs, medical help, etc.  
Sport (Sport):  
Live sports action, sports news, and interviews.  
RT: Radio Text  
Education (Educate):  
When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected,  
the text information received from the station is displayed.  
Formal educational programs.  
Drama (Drama):  
PTY: Program Type  
Radio plays and serials.  
When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is  
selected, the station type (classification) is displayed.  
Culture (Culture):  
Cultural programs (including religious affairs).  
TP: Traffic Program  
When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected,  
traffic information will be broadcasted periodically.  
Science and technology (Science):  
Programs about the natural sciences and technology.  
Notes:  
Varied (Varied):  
• In some cases, the characters displayed on the display of the  
TX-DS787 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast  
by the radio station. Also, unusual characters may appear on  
the display if the TX-DS787 receives characters that cannot be  
displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.  
Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories  
(e.g., quizzes, panel games, and comedy).  
Pop music (Pop M):  
Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales  
charts (e.g., Top 40).  
• When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected,  
the name of the station is displayed instead of the frequency.  
Rock music (Rock M):  
Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing  
on sales charts.  
Middle of the road music (M.O.R. M):  
Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock, or Classical).  
Light classics (Light M):  
Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.  
Serious classics (Classics):  
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies,  
chamber music, etc. (including the Grand Opera).  
Other music (Other M):  
Music styles not covered by the above categories (e.g., Jazz,  
Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae).  
Alarm (Alarm):  
When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this  
ALARM will flash on the display.  
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Listening to RDS broadcasts  
RT/PTY/TP  
SSC  
MASTER VOLUME  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
RT/PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
VCR  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
5. Press the SSC dial when it reaches the station  
that you want to listen to.  
Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT  
signals, they will be displayed in the front display on the TX-  
DS787. If the station does not, this function will be ignored.  
“Not Found” will appear when no RDS signal is being  
received from the station.  
1. To display the radio text, press the RT/PTY/TP  
button once.  
Performing a TP scan  
• If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station,  
only the frequency of the station appear.  
1. Press the FM input source button.  
2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times.  
• If “Waiting” appears on the display, more time is required to  
receive the RT information. When the information is received,  
the characters will scroll across the front display.  
• If “No Text Data” appears on the display, RT information is  
not available.  
• The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to  
program service name.  
“>TP<” will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP  
signals. This station will periodically broadcast traffic  
information. To find a different station, proceed to the next  
step. Also, if “TP” is displayed, proceed to the next step.  
Performing a PTY scan  
3. Press the SSC dial.  
The TX-DS787 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting  
traffic information. If “Not Found” appears on the display, a  
TP station cannot be located.  
1. Press the FM input source button.  
2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button twice.  
The current program type appears on the display.  
3. Using the SSC dial, select the PTY program  
type you desire.  
4. Press the SSC dial.  
The TX-DS787 will scan until it reaches a station of the  
program type you selected. It will then stop briefly at that  
station before continuing on until it reaches the next station.  
Pressing the SSC stops the PTY scan at that point. If you press  
the RT/PTY/TP while “NONE” is displayed, “PTY ?” will  
appear. In this case, return to step 3.  
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SLEEP  
Listening mode buttons  
CH LEVEL  
DIMMER  
BASS/TREBLE  
MASTER VOLUME  
VOL  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
MASTER VOLUME  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
TRACK  
DISC  
RT/PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
MUTING  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
INPUT  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
SELECTOR  
buttons  
SURROUND  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
1
2
THX  
5
Listening  
mode  
buttons  
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
VCR  
4
Re-EQ  
7
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
LEVEL +  
LEVEL –  
AV RECEIVER TX-DS787  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
LEVEL  
ENT  
+
10  
0
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
CH SEL  
DIMMER  
Input source buttons  
PHONES  
SSC  
Though the TX-DS787 is often used to listen to the radio, it does  
not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch  
videos, LDs, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS787 has the latest in  
state-of-the-art features to play back today’s acoustic technologies  
with the utmost in fidelity and power. From a two-speaker system  
to a seven-speaker system, you are assured a sound space that you  
can always enjoy.  
Selecting an input source  
Before you can listen to any input media, you must first select the  
input source at the TX-DS787. This tell it which input source to  
output to the speakers and monitor.  
To select an input source, simply press the button on the front  
panel (or on the remote controller) that corresponds to the input  
source you want.  
After you have selected the input source, simply turn on the  
corresponding component and play the media.  
Adjusting the volume  
Adjusting the main volume adjust the volume level output from all  
the speakers connected to the TX-DS787 together. If headphones  
are connected, this also adjusts the volume heard from the  
headphone speakers. To adjust the volume, either press the VOL  
buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER  
VOLUME dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial to the right;  
to decrease the volume, turn the dial to the left.  
Changing the listening mode  
To change the listening mode during playback, turn the SSC dial  
on the front panel or the listening mode buttons on the remote  
controller (see page 59).  
Listening with headphones  
To listen with headphones, plug a pair headphones with a standard  
stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX-DS787 front panel.  
When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode  
automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers. Note  
that the signal to the remote zone (Zone 2) will not be affected  
whether or not headphones are connected.  
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Using the many features of the TX-DS787  
If one of the messages shown below appears  
Outputting from different input source:  
If you try to perform an operation that is not possible, “Not  
available” appears followed by one of the messages shown below  
to explain the reason.  
You can have the TX-DS787 output the audio of one input  
source through the speakers while the video of another input  
source is output to the monitor (see page 36).  
Assigning names to input sources:  
You can enter a name for each input source so that when the  
source is selected the name of that source is displayed in the  
front display of the TX-DS787 (see page 57).  
The operation is not allowed because headphones are plugged into  
the TX-DS787.  
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels:  
To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, use the  
remote controller and follow the procedure given below. Note  
that the calibration settings will return to the original settings  
when the TX-DS787 is put in standby.  
The operation is not allowed because the selected input source is  
set for multichannel input.  
1. Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker.  
2. Press the LEVEL + or – button to adjust the volume level.  
Using the sleep time:  
The operation is not allowed by the current speaker configuration.  
The operation is not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on.  
To set the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button on the remote  
controller and then set the time that you want the TX-DS787 to  
enter the standby state (see page 59).  
Temporarily turning off the sound:  
To turn off the sound momentarily, such as when interrupted  
by a phone call, press the MUTING button on the remote  
controller (see page 59).  
No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set.  
Adjusting the bass and treble:  
You can adjust the bass and treble levels at the Tone Control  
sub-menu of the OSD menu: Input Setup → Tone Control (see  
page 40). You can also press the BASS/TREBLE button on the  
front to display either “BASS” or “TREBLE” in the front  
display (the display will change each time the button is  
pressed) and turn the SSC dial to adjust the volume. This  
function only affects the front left and right speakers, the  
center speaker, and the subwoofer.  
Enjoying the multichannel output  
Before you can use a component with multichannel output, you  
must first select “Yes” for the Multichannel setting in the OSD  
menu for that input source: Input Setup → Audio Setup (see page  
34). Also, select “Multichannel” using the Audio Selector button  
on the front panel.  
Adjusting the brightness of the front display:  
1. Press the input source button for the  
component with multichannel output  
connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on  
the rear of the TX-DS787.  
You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX-  
DS787 with DIMMER button on the remote controller or on  
the TX-DS787 front panel with other than European models  
(see page 9).  
2. Turn on the connected component and start  
playing the desired media.  
3. If necessary, press the CH SEL button on the  
remote controller to select an individual  
speaker. Then press the LEVEL + or – button  
to adjust the output level as desired.  
Adjust the speaker output levels so that you can hear the same  
sound level from each speaker at the listening position. For the  
front right, front left, center, surround right, surround left,  
surround back right and surround back left speakers, the  
output levels can be adjusted between –12 to +12 decibels. The  
subwoofer can be adjusted between –15 and +12 decibels.  
4. Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME  
dial or the VOL  
controller.  
buttons on the remote  
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Recording a source  
REC OUT  
MASTER VOLUME  
FM MUTE/  
MODE  
CHARACTER  
MEMORY  
/
BASS/  
TREBLE  
RT/PTY/TP  
DOWN TUNING  
UP  
CH LEVEL ZONE  
DSP/PRESET  
2
VOL  
STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY  
ZONE  
2
SMART SCAN  
CONTROLLER  
POWER  
PUSH TO ENTER  
ON  
OFF  
LISTENING MODE  
REC OUT ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
DIRECT  
STEREO  
/DTS  
THX  
MENU  
EXIT  
SURROUND  
PHONES  
AUDIO SELECTOR  
VIDEO4 /VIDEO CAM INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
VCR  
1
VIDEO  
2
2
VIDEO  
3
VIDEO  
4
TAPE  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
CD  
1
VCR  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
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Input source buttons  
Of course the TX-DS787 can also be used to record an input  
source media. This allows you to make copies of the music or  
videos you like, copy them from one type of media to another, or  
even record what is being broadcast on television or radio. Be  
aware that the Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit so  
that you cannot make recording and output to the remote zone  
(Zone 2) at the same time.  
Notes:  
• If you change the input source during recording, you will  
record the signals from the newly selected input source.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) and  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) inputs will be output to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) output.  
• Digital input signals are only output to the digital outputs and  
analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs.  
There is no conversion from digital to analog or vice versa.  
When connecting CD players and other digital components, do  
not connect only the digital terminals, but the analog ones as  
well.  
To record the input source signal you are  
currently watching or listening to  
This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently  
selected input source signal. This method allows you to a signal  
while you are actually listening to or watching it.  
• There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When  
making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that  
came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD  
recorder or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.  
1. Select the input source to record by pressing  
the corresponding input source button.  
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT connector.  
The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen  
to it as desired.  
2. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until  
“Rec Sel:SOURCE” appears in the front  
display.  
The currently selected input source signal to the TAPE OUT,  
VIDEO 1 OUT, VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording.  
3. Start recording at the recording component as  
desired.  
To confirm the settings, press the Rec Out button. The current  
settings will appear for 3 seconds in the front display.  
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Recording a source  
To record an input source signal different from  
that you are currently watching or listening to  
Recording the video from one source and the  
audio from another  
This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the signal from  
the input source that you select here. This allows you to record an  
input source signal different from that which you are listening to or  
watching at the time of recording.  
You can add the sound from one source to the video of another  
source to make your own video recordings.  
Below is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc  
player connected to CD IN and the video from a video camera  
connected to VIDEO 4 IN to video cassette tape in a video cassette  
recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack.  
1. Press the Rec Out button.  
2. Within 3 seconds, press the input source  
selector button of the input source signal that  
you wish to record.  
1. Press the CD input source button.  
2. Set “VIDEO 4” for the Video setting in the  
Video Setup sub-menu of the OSD menu: Input  
Setup → Video Setup → Video.  
The signal from the selected input source will now be output to  
the TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT, and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs  
for recording.  
3. Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape  
in the video camera connected to the VIDEO 4  
IN.  
3. Start recording at the recording component as  
desired.  
4. Insert a video tape for recording in the video  
cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT.  
To confirm the settings, press the Rec Out button. The current  
settings will appear for 3 seconds in the front display.  
5. Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until  
“Rec Sel:SOURCE” appears in the front  
display.  
Notes:  
• Be aware that the remote (Zone 2) and recording (Rec Out)  
outputs use the same circuit and therefore can be used at the  
same time.  
Now “CD” has been selected as the audio input source and  
“VIDEO 4” as the video input source.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
6. Start recording on the video cassette recorder  
and start playing at the CD player and video  
camera as desired.  
• Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) and  
DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) inputs will be output to the  
DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) outputs.  
• There are some restrictions on recording digital signals. When  
making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that  
came with your digital recording equipment (e.g., MD  
recorder or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed.  
Notes:  
• If you change the input source during recording, you will  
record the audio signals from the newly selected input source  
and the video signals assigned to that input source.  
• You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT connector.  
• You cannot record the surround effects.  
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Giving a name to each input source and preset  
radio station  
Giving a name to each input source  
To erase a name  
You can program names for each input source (e.g., DVD, CD)  
and preset channel.  
1. Select the source whose name you wish to  
erase by pressing the corresponding input  
selector button.  
Characters available for name entry  
2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button twice.  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z  
“Name Erase ?” appears.  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 – . ’( ) + / = , : ; ! ? _(space)  
*
3. Press the SSC dial.  
The entire name is erased.  
1. Select the source to which you wish to enter a  
name by pressing the corresponding input  
selector button.  
Giving a name to each preset radio station  
2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button.  
“Name In ?” appears.  
You can give a desired name to each preset radio station.  
3. Press the SSC dial.  
1. Select the preset radio station to which you  
wish to enter a name.  
Now you can enter a name.  
Then, follow steps 2 through 5 of the above procedure “Giving  
a name to each input source” to give a name to each preset  
radio station. To change or erase a name, see to “To change a  
name” and “To erase a name.”  
4. Rotate the SSC dial to select the character you  
wish to enter and then press the SSC dial.  
5. Enter a name of up to 10 characters.  
The name entry mode is canceled automatically when you  
finish entering 10 characters.  
If you enter a name of less than 10 characters, press the  
CHARACTER/MEMORY button.  
To change a name  
1. Select the source whose name you wish to  
change by pressing the corresponding input  
selector button.  
2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button.  
“Name In ?” appears.  
3. Press the SSC dial.  
Now you can change the name.  
4. Press the TUNING UP/DOWN button to select  
the character you wish to change.  
5. Rotate the SSC dial to select the character you  
wish to enter and then press the SSC dial.  
The name entry mode is canceled automatically when you  
finish entering 10 characters.  
If you enter a name of less than 10 characters, press the  
CHARACTER/MEMORY button.  
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Using remote controller  
Overview  
The RC-390M remote controller is a useful tool to help you  
operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press  
the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to  
control. At this time, the display on the remote controller will  
change to show the component that is selected. Then simply press  
the desired operation button and the component will operate  
accordingly. For example, if you wish to select the CD input  
source at the TX-DS787 with the remote controller, first press the  
AUDIO/TAPE MODE button to select the TX-DS787 (“AUDIO”  
will appear on the display) and then press the CD (INPUT  
SELECTOR) button.  
Using the remote controller to control each  
device  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
In order to use the remote controller, you must first turn on the  
POWER switch at the TX-DS787 so that it enters standby mode.  
STNBY  
ON  
1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button.  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
“AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display.  
2. Press the ON button to turn on the TX-DS787  
and press the STNBY button to put it back in  
the standby mode.  
When you press the STNBY button on the remote controller, it  
puts the TX-DS787 in the standby state but does not turn it  
completely off.  
SEND/LEARN indicator  
This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed  
into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an  
error is made or battery power is low.  
Controlling the TX-DS787  
If “AUDIO” is already appears in the display, proceed to step 2.  
STNBY  
LIGHT  
1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button.  
ON  
SLEEP  
“AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display.  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
2. Press the desired operation button. The  
buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the  
operation buttons that can be used to control  
the TX-DS787.  
DISPLAY  
CH  
VOL  
TEST  
MUTING  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
AUDIO  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
buttons  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
Listening  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
mode buttons  
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
LEVEL +  
LEVEL –  
Re-EQ  
LATE NIGHT  
DIMMER  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
CH SEL  
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
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LIGHT: Illuminates the buttons.  
Notes:  
SLEEP: Sets the sleep function.  
• The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby  
Digital software. Some sounds may produce no or little effect.  
• The SLEEP buttons enables you to set the TX-DS787 to  
turn off automatically after a specified time period. If you  
press it once, the TX-DS787 will turn off after 90 minutes.  
Each time it is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until  
the TX-DS787 turns off decreases by 10 minutes. While,  
the sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP  
button to see how much time is left. To cancel the sleep  
function, press the SLEEP button when the time displayed  
is less than 10 minutes.  
• The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital  
encoded software.  
CH SEL: Selects a speaker for changing the speaker output level.  
• See TEST button above.  
DIMMER: Adjusts the display brightness.  
• There are three settings available: normal, dark and very  
dark.  
ON/STNBY: Turns on the TX-DS787 or puts it in standby.  
DISPLAY: Changes the display.  
LEVEL +: Increases the speaker level.  
• Same as the DISPLAY button on front panel of the TX-  
DS787.  
• See TEST button above.  
LEVEL –: Decreases the speaker level.  
VOL : Adjusts the volume.  
• See TEST button above.  
Listening mode buttons  
CH  
: Selects the tuner preset stations.  
STEREO: Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo  
listening mode.  
TEST: Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels.  
• If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source  
set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed  
to the Stereo listening mode.  
• Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL +/– and  
CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without  
entering the OSD Menu. When TEST button is pressed,  
the test noise (pink noise) is output. Use the LEVEL +/–  
buttons to increase or decrease the sound level. Use the CH  
SEL button to change from speaker to speaker. For a more  
detailed explanation of how to calibrate the speaker levels,  
see page 32.  
SURROUND: Changes the listening mode to the surround  
mode for the current input signal (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic,  
Dolby Digital, or DTS).  
• If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source  
set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed  
to the Surround listening mode. If Dolby Digital or DTS was  
already set as the listening mode:  
MUTING: Activates the mute function.  
The operating mode for the 6.1-channel matrix playback  
of sources that allow 6.1-channel matrix playback will  
change as follows (see page 43):  
• This button mutes the playback sound immediately. This  
can be useful, for example, when you receive a telephone  
call while listening to music or another source. When  
pressed, “Muting” is displayed on the TX-DS787. Press  
the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on.  
Auto¡On¡Off¡Auto...  
DIRECT: Changes the listening mode directly to the Direct  
listening mode.  
• If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source  
set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed  
to the Direct listening mode.  
AUDIO: For selecting the audio input signal. The setting  
changes from “AUTO” to “Multichannel” to “Analog” and  
back each time this button is pressed.  
THX: Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode.  
• If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source  
set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed  
to the THX listening mode. The operating mode for the  
THX Surround EX playback of sources that allow THX  
Surround EX playback will change as follows (see page  
43):  
INPUT SELECTOR: Selects an input source.  
• Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the  
TX-DS787.  
Re-EQ: Depending on the listening mode, you can turn the  
cinema re-equalization function on or off.  
Auto¡On¡Off¡Auto...  
• The re-equalization function takes the edginess or  
“brightness” out of your home cinema sound to  
compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may  
sound too bright when played back through speakers in the  
home environment.  
* “Auto” only appears for Dolby Digital sources.  
DSP  
/
: Changes the listening mode as shown below.  
Direct ↔ Stereo ↔ Theater-Dimensional ↔ Surround ↔  
THX ↔ Mono Movie ↔ Enhanced7 ↔ Orchestra ↔  
Unplugged ↔ Studio-Mix ↔ TV Logic ↔ All Ch Stereo  
↔ Direct.  
LATE NIGHT: Sets “High,” “Low,” or “Off” for the late  
night function.  
• If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source  
set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed.  
• Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range; therefore, to hear  
the quieter sounds such as human conversations, they must  
be played back at larger volumes. When this parameter is  
set to “High” or “Low,” the dynamic range of the sound is  
narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds  
at low volumes. This function is especially useful if you  
wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime.  
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Controlling an Onkyo CD player  
The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be  
connected to the TX-DS787 (see page 13).  
1. Press the CD MODE button.  
“CD” appears in the remote controller display.  
CD MODE  
2. Press the desired operation button. The  
buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the  
operation buttons that can used to control an  
Onkyo compact disc player.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
TRACK: Selects a track  
CD  
DISC: Selects a disk in the CD changer  
operation  
buttons  
: Track down  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
: Track up  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
: Play  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
: Stop  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
: Fast reverse  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
: Fast forward  
4
Re-EQ  
7
Numeric keys  
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
: Pause  
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LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
OPEN/CLOSE r: Open/close the disc tray  
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
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You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS787  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS787  
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder  
Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensor  
on the Onkyo MD recorder.  
STNBY  
ON  
1. Press the MD MODE button.  
“MD” appears in the remote controller display.  
MD MODE  
2. Press the desired operation button. The  
buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the  
operation buttons that can used to control an  
Onkyo mini disc player.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
ON/STNBY: Turns the mini disc player on and off  
TRACK  
DISC  
: Track down  
: Track up  
: Play  
MD  
operation  
buttons  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
: Stop  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
: Fast reverse  
: Fast forward  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
REC : Record  
o
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
Numeric keys,  
ENT  
+
: Pause  
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
r: Eject the disc  
10  
0
1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
ENT: Enters the settings  
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
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You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS787  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS787  
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Using remote controller  
Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck  
The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be  
connected to the TX-DS787 (see page 13).  
1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button.  
“AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display.  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
2. Press the desired operation button. The  
buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the  
operation buttons that can used to control an  
Onkyo cassette tape player.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
: Play  
: Stop  
TAPE  
operation  
buttons  
: Rewind  
: Fast forward  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
REC : Record  
o
T2  
TUN  
V3  
: Reverse playback  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
You may also use the following buttons:  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS787  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS787  
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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Calling up a preset radio station  
1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button.  
“AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display.  
2. Press the TUN input selector button.  
“(TUN)” appears in the remote controller display and  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
momentarily and then “AUDIO” reappears.  
3. Press the CH + or – button to select the  
desired the preset station number.  
CH  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
TUN  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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Using remote controller  
Controlling an Onkyo DVD player  
Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensor  
on the Onkyo DVD player.  
STNBY  
ON  
1. Press the DVD MODE button.  
“DVD” appears in the remote controller display.  
DVD MODE  
DVD SET  
MENU  
2. Press the desired operation button. The  
buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the  
operation buttons that can used to control an  
Onkyo DVD player.  
ENTER  
Cursor  
button  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
RETURN  
TRACK  
DISC  
ON/STNBY: Turns the DVD player on and off  
DVD  
operation  
buttons  
DVD SET: Enters the DVD setup menu  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD player on-screen buttons  
MENU: Displays the menu  
: Moves the cursor  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
ENTER: Confirms the selection  
RETURN: Return buttons  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
Numeric keys,  
ENT  
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
DVD player buttons  
: Chapter/Track down  
: Chapter/Track up  
: Play  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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: Stop  
: Fast reverse  
: Fast forward  
: Pause  
OPEN/CLOSE r: Open/close the disc tray  
0, 1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys  
ENT: Confirm  
You may also use the following buttons:  
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS787  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS787  
Note:  
SAT, CABLE, VCR,  
and TV MODE  
The ENT button on the bottom right of the numeric keys has the  
same function as “ENTER” of the ENTER/cursor button.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV MODE buttons  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
No preset codes are programmed into the SAT, CABLE, VCR, and  
TV MODE buttons. You can use these buttons to program the  
remote controller signals of other devices (see page 63).  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
You may use the following buttons:  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS787  
MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS787  
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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Programming the commands of remote controllers for  
other devices into the remote controller  
The remote controller has two learning functions. One is a normal  
learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the  
Programming procedure  
codes from other remote controllers. The other is a macro learning  
When programming the commands of another remote controller to  
function that enables you to program of series of operations into  
the RC-390M remote controller, you must first decide under which  
the remote controller so that they can all be performed at once by  
MODE button you want the commands to be linked. In general,  
you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the  
pressing one button.  
component you are programming. For example, if you are  
programming the functions from a remote controller for a compact  
disc player, you would choose the CD MODE button. Then, by  
pressing the CD MODE button, the buttons on the RC-390M  
remote controller will change to the commands you program here  
to operate the compact disc player.  
After programming which MODE button to use, you will then  
transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller  
over to the RC-390M remote controller one at a time. Each  
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command is then programmed to a different button on the RC-  
390M remote controller. Any button is programmable for this step  
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except for the eight MODE buttons (AUDIO, CD, DVD, MD,  
SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV), the two MACRO buttons (DIRECT  
and MODE), and the LIGHT button.  
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Even after the commands have been memorized, keep your old  
remote controller in a safe place. If for some reason the commands  
are lost (e.g., when the batteries run down), it will be necessary to  
memorize them once again.  
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1. Place the remote controller and the remote  
controller for the other device facing each  
other at a distance of 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches)  
apart.  
5 to 15 cm  
(2 to 6 inches)  
2. While pressing and holding down the desired  
MODE button on the remote controller, press  
the ENT button and then release both buttons.  
When you press and hold down the MODE button, the SEND/  
LEARN indicator lights. When you press the ENT button, the  
lamp turns off. When you release the buttons, the lamp lights  
again and “LEARN” appears in the display.  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
3. Press and release the button on the remote  
controller to which you want to transfer the  
next command.  
You may select any button but the eleven ones indicated in the  
figure below. When you press the button, “RCV” appears in  
the display and the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off. When  
you release the button, the indicator lights again.  
MODE  
buttons  
If you press the wrong button by mistake, press that same  
button again. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice,  
“CLEAR” appears in the display, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
LIGHT  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
DIRECT  
MACRO  
MODE  
MACRO  
MODE  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
buttons  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
ENT  
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Buttons that cannot be programmed.  
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Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote  
controller  
Notes:  
4. Press and hold down the button (that  
• The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players,  
cassette tape decks, DVD players, and mini disc recorder have  
already been programmed into buttons on the remote  
controller. You may, however, use these buttons to program  
the codes for other remote controllers. If you wish to restore  
the Onkyo preset codes after you program new codes, you  
must first erase the new codes (see page 65).  
corresponds to the command you are  
programming) on the remote controller of the  
other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on  
the remote controller flashes twice and  
“SAVED” appears in the display.  
After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will light  
again and “LEARN” appears in the display.  
• The remote controller has 408 memory slots (8 modes x 51  
buttons). Some remote controllers may have more commands  
that can be remembered by the remote controller. In such  
cases, it will be necessary for you to determine which  
commands are more important than others.  
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the  
commands you desire from the other remote  
controller and program them to buttons on the  
remote controller under the same MODE.  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, or if you perform an invalid operation during  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 2.  
Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different  
MODE (e.g., when programming from a different remote  
controller).  
6. Press the MODE button that you pressed in  
step 2 to complete the programming.  
• If a failure occurs during programming, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator flashes three times quickly, “NG” appears in the  
display, and the remote controller exits the programming  
mode. Resume from Step 3.  
7. Operate the newly programmed buttons to  
make sure the learning function was  
performed properly.  
• If a failure occurs five times in row during programming,  
“ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 3.  
• If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the  
remote controller, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes six  
times quickly, “FULL” appears in the display, and the remote  
controller exits the programming mode. Try programming  
under a different MODE button.  
• When you want to program a command to a button to which  
you have already programmed a command, simply follow the  
same procedure given and programming for that button will be  
overwritten.  
• The remote controller uses infrared rays to send its commands,  
as do most other remote controllers. Though most remote  
controller codes can be memorized by the remote controller,  
be aware that some remote controllers use a system that is  
quite different from the remote controller and therefore may  
not be able to be programmed.  
• Some remote controllers have a single button that performs  
multiple functions (for example, the function may change each  
time the button is pressed). If this is the case, each function  
must be programmed to a separate button on the remote  
controller.  
• Once you have transferred the commands from the other  
remote controller, refer to the instruction manual that came  
with that product for instructions on how to operate that  
product.  
• Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote  
controller have new batteries. If either of them has batteries  
that are low, you may not be able to program the commands of  
the other remote controller properly into the remote controller.  
See page 69 for how to erase the memorized commands from all  
buttons.  
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Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote  
controller  
Erasing the programmed command from one  
button  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button  
for the command, press the ENT button, and  
then release both buttons.  
MODE  
buttons  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and that mode appears in the display. When  
you press the ENT button, the lamp turns off. When you  
release the buttons, the lamp lights again and “LEARN”  
appears in the display.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
2. Press and release the button for the command  
you wish to erase.  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns  
off and “RCV” appears in the display. When you release the  
button, the lamp lights again.  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
3. Press and release the same button again.  
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
The SEND/LEARN lamp flashes twice slowly and “CLEAR”  
appears in the display. The memorized command is erased.  
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
ENT  
Note:  
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If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times  
quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote  
controller exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 1.  
Erasing all the commands programmed under a  
MODE button  
SEND/LEARN  
indicator  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE  
button, press the ENT button twice, and then  
release both buttons.  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and that mode appears in the display. When  
you press the ENT button, the lamp turns off. When you  
release the buttons, the lamp flashes twice slowly and then  
lights again.  
MODE  
buttons  
2. Press and release the same MODE button  
again.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator  
flashes twice slowly. This erases all the commands memorized  
to the MODE button.  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
Notes:  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming  
mode. Resume from Step 1.  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
• If you perform an invalid operation during programming, the  
SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly,  
“ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 1.  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
ENT  
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• If many commands have been programmed to the MODE  
button, then the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain lit for  
some time during Step 2. This is not a malfunction.  
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Using a Macro function  
What is a Macro function?  
Programming a Macro function  
A Macro function enables you to program a series of button  
operations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button.  
For example, to play a compact disc player connected to the TX-  
DS787 normally, you must perform the following steps:  
You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO  
button for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then  
executed by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then  
pressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program the  
macro described above into the CD MODE button, perform the  
steps given below.  
1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button.  
2. Press the ON button.  
3. Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.  
4. Press the CD MODE button.  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button (in  
this case, the CD MODE button), press the MODE  
MACRO button, and then release both buttons.  
5. Press the playback button.  
When you press the CD MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and “CD” appears in the display. When you  
press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes and lights  
again and “M 01” appears in the display.  
By using the macro function, you can perform the above five  
operations by only pressing two buttons.  
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to  
program in order (in this case, press AUDIO/  
TAPE MODE → ON → CD (INPUT SELECTOR)  
→ CD MODE → playback button).  
ON  
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns  
off and the display changes from “M 01” → “M 02” → “M 03”  
→ etc. When you release the button, the indicator lights.  
MODE MACRO  
CD MODE  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
3. Press the MODE MACRO button to complete  
the programming.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and  
“SAVED” appears in the display.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
4. Run the macro to check to see if the macro has  
been properly programmed.  
(CD playback)  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Notes:  
• You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro  
function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be  
ignored, “SAVED” appears in the display, and programming  
is stopped.  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
CD  
(INPUT  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
SELECTOR)  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times  
quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote  
controller exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 1.  
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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• If you perform an invalid operation during programming, the  
SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly,  
“ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 1.  
Tip:  
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed  
in a macro, that operation of that button will no longer work in  
the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to  
reprogram the macro in order to avoid incorrect operation.  
Running a Macro function  
• The codes programmed into a macro will be transmitted at an  
interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not be  
able to complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss  
the next code. In this case, after pressing one operation button,  
you can press the same MODE button again before pressing  
the next operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between  
the two operations.  
Perform the procedure below to run a macro function that you  
have programmed into the remote controller. After programming a  
macro, you should always run it at least once to make sure that it  
has been programmed properly.  
1. Point the remote controller at the TX-DS787  
and press the CD MODE button.  
2. Press the MODE MACRO, and verify that the  
devices operate properly.  
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be  
sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device  
until the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off.  
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Using a Macro function  
Programming the Direct Macro function  
With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button  
operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the  
macro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct  
macro function, only one macro can be programmed. For example,  
to program the macro described on the previous page for the  
DIRECT MACRO button, perform the steps given below.  
ON  
DIRECT  
MACRO  
CD MODE  
1. Press and hold down any one of the eight  
MODE buttons, press the DIRECT MACRO  
button, and then release both buttons.  
MODE buttons  
AUDIO/TAPE  
MODE  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and that mode appears in the display. When  
you press the DIRECT MACRO button, the indicator turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes briefly and  
then lights again and “M 01” appears in the display.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
(CD playback)  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to  
program in order (in this case,  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
CD  
(INPUT  
SELECTOR)  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
press AUDIO/TAPE MODE → ON → CD (INPUT  
SELECTOR) → CD MODE → playback button).  
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator  
turns off and the display changes from “M 01” → “M 02” →  
“M 03” → etc. When you release the button, the indicator  
lights.  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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RC-390M  
3. Press the DIRECT MACRO button to complete  
the procedure.  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and  
“SAVED” appears in the display.  
Tip:  
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed  
in the direct macro, that operation of that button will no longer  
work in the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to  
reprogram the direct macro in order to avoid incorrect  
operation.  
4. Check to see if the macro has been properly  
programmed.  
Notes:  
• The codes programmed into a direct macro will be transmitted  
at an interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not  
be able to complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss  
the next code. In this case, after pressing one operation button,  
you can press the same MODE button again before pressing  
the next operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between  
the two operations.  
• You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro  
function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be  
ignored, “SAVED” appears in the display, and programming  
is stopped.  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 1.  
• If you perform an invalid operation during programming, the  
SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly,  
“ERROR” appears in the display, and the remote controller  
exits the programming mode. Resume from Step 1.  
Running a Direct Macro function  
Perform the procedure below to run a direct macro function that  
you have programmed into the remote controller. After  
programming a direct macro, you should always run it at least once  
to make sure that it has been programmed properly.  
1. Point the remote controller at the TX-DS787  
and press the DIRECT MACRO button.  
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be  
sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device  
until the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off.  
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Using a Macro function  
Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO  
button  
1. Press and hold down the desired MODE  
button, press the MODE MACRO button, and  
then release both buttons.  
MODE MACRO  
MODE buttons  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and that mode appears in the display. When  
you press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes once and  
“M 01” appears in the display.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
2. Press the MODE MACRO button again.  
TRACK  
DISC  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and  
“CLEAR” appears in the display. The macro programmed to  
the MODE button pressed in Step 1 above is erased.  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Note:  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 1.  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
• Be aware that if you press a button other than MODE MACRO  
button in Step 2, then you will in effect be overwriting the  
previous macro with a new macro.  
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Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT  
MACRO button  
1. Press and hold down any one of the eight  
MODE buttons, press the DIRECT MACRO  
button, and then release both buttons.  
DIRECT MACRO  
MODE buttons  
When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN  
indicator lights and that mode appears in the display. When  
you press the DIRECT MACRO button, the indicator turns off.  
When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes once and  
“M 01” appears in the display.  
2. Press the DIRECT MACRO button again.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and  
“CLEAR” appears in the display. The macro programmed to  
the DIRECT MACRO button is erased.  
TRACK  
DISC  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Note:  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
• If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the  
programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three  
times quickly, “ERROR” appears in the display, and the  
remote controller exits the programming mode. Resume from  
Step 1.  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
• Be aware that if you press a button other than DIRECT  
MACRO button in Step 2, then you will in effect be  
overwriting the previous direct macro with a new direct macro.  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
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RC-390M  
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Using a Macro function  
Erasing all commands and macros that have  
been programmed  
This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you  
have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its  
default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of  
the remote controller.  
STNBY  
ON  
1. Open the battery cover and remove the  
batteries from the remote controller.  
2. While pressing and holding down the ON and  
STNBY buttons, re-insert the batteries in their  
correct orientation, and then release both  
buttons.  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
TRACK  
DISC  
The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes slowly and “CLEAR”  
REC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
appears in the display.  
DVD  
T1  
CD  
PH  
3. Press the ENT button.  
T2  
TUN  
V3  
V1  
V2  
V
The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds  
and then turns off and “AUDIO” appears in the display.  
–
STEREO  
DIRECT  
DSP  
3
1
2
THX  
5
SURROUND  
DSP  
6
4
Re-EQ  
7
+
CH SEL  
8
LEVEL  
9
All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote  
controller returns to its factory presets.  
–
LATE NIGHT DIMMER  
+
LEVEL  
ENT  
10  
0
ENT  
HOME THEATER CONTROLLER  
RC-390M  
Notes:  
• Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2; otherwise, the  
batteries will be consumed quickly.  
• If you press any button other than the ENT button in Step 3,  
nothing will be erased. In this case, resume from Step 1.  
Macro mode programming memo:  
MACRO  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MODE  
MACRO  
↓
DIRECT  
MACRO  
MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO  
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
AUDIO  
CD  
DVD  
MD  
SAT  
CABLE  
VCR  
TV  
Operation 1  
Operation 2  
Operation 3  
Operation 4  
Operation 5  
Operation 6  
Operation 7  
Operation 8  
Operation 9  
Operation 10  
Operation 11  
Operation 12  
Operation 13  
Operation 14  
Operation 15  
Operation 16  
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Troubleshooting guide  
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first  
try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS787 to  
make sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries)  
in the remote controller.  
SPEAKERS  
No sound from the center speaker, or at very low  
volume.  
• Speaker cable is not connected.  
© Check the connection between the amplifier and the  
POWER  
speaker.  
• Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct.  
Power shuts off immediately after power on.  
© Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or  
Direct. The output to the center speaker may differ  
depending on the listening mode.  
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.  
© Remove the power cord from outlet immediately. Contact  
your Onkyo service center.  
• CENTER level is set to minimum.  
© Set the CENTER level to the appropriate volume (page  
No power.  
32).  
• Power cord is disconnected.  
• CENTER SPEAKER is set to “None.”  
© Connect power cord.  
© Set CENTER SPEAKER to “Large” or “Small” (page 30).  
• External noise in the affecting the internal microcomputer.  
© Turn the power button off and then on again or remove the  
No sound or very low volume from subwoofer.  
power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again.  
• Subwoofer is set to “No.”  
• Internal fuse is blown.  
© Check the speaker setting (page 30).  
© Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
• Subwoofer speakers output level setting is improper.  
© Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test  
Power turns on but no sound.  
tone.  
• “Muting” is displayed.  
© Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn  
Low frequency humming is heard.  
it off.  
• Not properly grounded.  
• Bad connections or wiring.  
© Check outer conductor of input plugs.  
© Check connections, speaker cables, etc.  
• Turntable motor is not properly grounded.  
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.  
© Check for proper ground connection.  
© Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
• Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected  
incorrectly.  
The sound of the playback source is not heard.  
© Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.  
• Input selector is not set properly.  
© Set to correct input source.  
Howling is heard when the volume is turned up.  
• Headphones are connected.  
• Turntable and speakers are located too close together.  
© Lower volume and then disconnect headphones.  
© Move them farther apart.  
Rough or scratchy sound is heard. High range is  
not clear.  
• The needles of turntable is dirty or worn, or a problem exists  
with a connected component.  
© Refer to the instruction of the connected components and  
check for problem.  
• Treble control too high.  
© Turn treble down.  
No sound is output from the surround back  
speakers.  
• The setting for the surround back speakers does not match the  
actual configuration.  
© Check the Surr Back Out setting (OSD MenuSpeaker  
Setup ¡ Speaker Config). If one surround back speaker is  
connected, select “1 ch,” and if two surround back  
speakers are connected, select “2 ch” (page 30).  
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FM/AM TUNER  
VIDEO and AUDIO  
AM stations cannot be received.  
Desired picture does not appear.  
• AM loop antenna is not connected.  
• Improper connection.  
© Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna  
© Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and  
terminals.  
connectors completely.  
• Video Setup sub-menu of Input Setup menu settings are  
incorrect.  
Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly  
noticeable at night or with weak stations).  
© Check Settings.  
• Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp.  
© Move the AM loop antenna to different position.  
© Set up an outdoor AM antenna.  
No OSD Menu display.  
• Improper connection.  
© Check connections.  
Noise is heard at high-pitched sounds on AM  
stations.  
• OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO  
or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT.  
© Confirm connections.  
• Noise from TV set.  
© Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV.  
© Move unit away from TV set.  
• Monitor is connected to MONITOR OUT VIDEO when the  
OSD output is set to “S Video” or monitor is connected to  
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO when the OSD output is set to  
“Video.”  
Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations.  
© Check the OSD Config sub-menu of OSD Setup (page 29).  
• Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off.  
© Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp.  
Picture and sound do not match.  
• Noise from automobile ignition.  
• Improper connection.  
© Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the  
© Check connections.  
road.  
• Video Setup sub-menu of Input Setup menu settings are  
incorrect.  
© Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.  
© Check settings.  
The indicators light for stereo reception, but  
sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad.  
No sound, or sound of the selected source is not  
heard.  
• Station is too strong.  
© Change to FM indoor antenna.  
• Digital Setup sub-menu of Input Setup menu settings are  
incorrect.  
• Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings  
or mountains.  
© Check settings.  
© Use antenna that has better directivity and select a point  
where distortion is least.  
No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).  
• TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the  
receiver.  
Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is  
heard on FM stations.  
© Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.  
• Station is too weak.  
• Video cable is not connected securely.  
© Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
© Check connections.  
• Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an  
ordinary broadcast.  
• S VIDEO IN signal is output at VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO  
OUT, but VIDEO IN signal is only output at VIDEO OUT.  
Also, COMPONENT VIDEO IN signal is only output at  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
© Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna.  
© Check the input and output signals.  
No preset station is recalled.  
• Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has  
been turned off for a long time.  
© The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
For digital sources, sound is sometimes not  
output depending on media type.  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
• Format of digital input source is fixed. Other digital formats  
will not be output.  
Front panel controls function but remote  
controller controls do not.  
© Set Digital Format to “All” in the Audio Setup sub-menu  
• No batteries in remote controller.  
of the Input Setup menu (page 35).  
© Insert batteries.  
• Batteries have worn out.  
For DTS and PCM sources, noises or incorrect  
starts occur when the digital source is played.  
© Replace batteries.  
• Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX-DS787.  
• Digital Format settings is incorrect.  
© Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX-DS787.  
© Try setting Digital Format to the same as the input source  
in the Audio Setup sub-menu of the Input Setup menu  
(page 35).  
• Remote controller is too far from the TX-DS787.  
© Operate the remote controller within 16 feet (5 meters).  
• Remote controller is functioning in a different mode  
Operation of fan is heard.  
© Press the AUDIO MODE button.  
• TX-DS787 is equipped with internal ventilation fan to prevent  
overheating. This is not a malfunction.  
Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact  
disc player, DVD player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor,  
etc., that compose your entertainment system.  
OTHER  
LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.  
The TX-DS787 contains an internal microcomputer that performs  
high-level operations. However, on extremely rare occasions,  
noise or interference from an external source or static electricity  
may cause faulty operation. If this occurs, unplug the power cord  
from the wall outlet, wait five or more seconds, and then plug it  
back in. This should correct the situation.  
• Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.  
© Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on  
the display.  
Re-EQ function cannot be used.  
*To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory  
default settings, hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX-  
DS787 turned on and then press the REC OUT button. “CLEAR”  
appears in the front display and the TX-DS787 enters the standby  
state.  
• Listening mode is set to “Stereo,” “Theater-Dimensional” or  
“Direct.”  
© See table on page 44.  
Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect, Room  
Size, etc.  
• Parameter may not be able to be set depending on the listening  
mode.  
© See table on page 44.  
Multichannel audio is not output.  
• To listen to multichannel audio, “Yes” must be selected in the  
Multichannel sub-menu in the Input Setup menu. Also, it is  
necessary to select Multichannel with the AUDIO  
SELECTOR button.  
© Check that the component is connected to the MULTI  
CHANNEL INPUT port and check the OSD Menu settings.  
Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not  
operate properly.  
• Components are incorrectly connected.  
© Check connections.  
• Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.  
© Move inferring objects away from path of remote  
controller signals.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
TUNER SECTION  
Continuous Average Power output (FTC)  
FM  
All channels:  
100 W per channel min. RMS at  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity  
Mono:  
87.5 to 108.0 MHz (50-kHz steps)  
8 Ω, 2 channels driven from 20  
Hz to 20 kHz with no more than  
0.08% total harmonic distortion.  
130 W min. RMS at 6 Ω, 2  
channels driven from 1 kHz with  
no more than 0.1% total  
11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  
0.9 µV (75 Ω DIN)  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω IHF)  
23 µV (75 Ω DIN)  
Stereo:  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
harmonic distortion.  
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 Ω)  
37.2 dBf, 20 µV (75 Ω)  
2.0 dB  
Continuous Power output (DIN) 135 W at 6 Ω  
Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 160 W at 6 Ω  
Dynamic Power Output (Stereo) 2 × 250 W at 3 Ω  
2 × 210 W at 4 Ω  
Capture Ratio:  
Image Rejection Ratio:  
USA & Canadian models:  
Other area models:  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Mono:  
40 dB  
85 dB  
90 dB  
2 × 130 W at 8 Ω  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
IM Distortion:  
0.08% at rated power  
0.08% at 1 W output  
0.08% at rated power  
0.08% at 1 W output  
60 at 8 Ω  
76 dB  
70 dB  
Stereo:  
Damping Factor:  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
PHONO:  
LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO 1-4):  
MULTICHANNEL INPUT  
(FRONT L/C/R, SURROUND  
L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R):200 mV, 50 kΩ  
(SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 kΩ  
COAXIAL 1, 2 (DIGITAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
DVD, VIDEO1-4:  
Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB  
Selectivity:  
AM Suppression Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Frequency Response:  
Stereo Separation:  
50 dB (DIN)  
50 dB  
2.5 mV, 50 kΩ  
200 mV, 50 kΩ  
0.2%  
0.3%  
30 Hz to 15 kHz, 1.0 dB  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 dB at 100 Hz to 10 kHz  
AM  
Tuning Range  
USA & Canadian models:  
European & Australian models  
Worldwide models:  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)  
0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)  
530 to 1,710 kHz (10-kHz steps)  
522 to 1,611 kHz (9-kHz steps)  
531 to 1,602 kHz (9-kHz steps)  
530 to 1,710 kHz (10-kHz steps)  
30 µV  
40 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
0.7%  
:
COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR)  
Output Level and Impedance  
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1, 2):  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Image Rejection Ratio:  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
200 mV, 2.2 kΩ  
1 V, 470 Ω  
Pre out:  
VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR OUT):  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω  
GENERAL  
Power Supply:  
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)  
0.28 Vp-p, 75 Ω (C)  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
(USA & Canadian models)  
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
(European & Australian models)  
AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz  
(some Asian models)  
AC 220-230 and 120 V switchable,  
50/60 Hz (Worldwide models)  
5.5 A  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (Y)  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PB, PR)  
Phono Overload:  
110 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D.  
20 Hz to 30 kHz: 1 dB  
(CD in Direct mode)  
10 Hz to 100 kHz: +1 dB,-3 dB  
(CD in Direct mode)  
20 Hz to 20 kHz : 0.8 dB  
Frequency Response:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Weight:  
RIAA Deviation:  
Tone Control  
Bass:  
440 W  
435 × 175 × 453 mm  
12 dB at 100 Hz  
12 dB at 10 kHz  
17-1/8" × 6-7/8" × 17-13/16"  
36.6 lbs. (USA & Canadian models)  
16.9 kg (European models)  
17.6 kg  
(Australian & worldwide models)  
17.4 kg (some Asian models)  
Treble:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Stereo)  
Phono:  
CD/Tape:  
80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)  
100 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input)  
–50 dB  
Muting:  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
Transmitter:  
Signal range:  
Power supply:  
Infrared  
Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.  
Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit  
is purchased.  
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Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.  
Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.onkyousa.com  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY  
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555 http://www.onkyo.net  
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N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.onkyochina.com  
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