Integra Stereo Receiver DTR 68 User Manual
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AV Receiver  
DTR-6.8  
Instruction Manual  
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Precautions  
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use  
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-  
out the permission of the copyright holder.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.  
The user changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all  
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft  
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-  
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards  
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-  
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because  
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-  
tering.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-  
ence in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-  
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-  
ference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-  
TION CAREFULLY.  
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.  
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the  
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel  
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).  
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit  
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug  
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.  
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
•
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-  
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-  
nician for help.  
For North American model  
Pressing the [Standby/On] button to select Standby  
mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not  
intend to use the unit for an extended period,  
remove the power cord from the AC outlet.  
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never  
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands  
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets  
inside this unit, have it checked by the dealer from  
whom you purchased this unit.  
For Canadian Models  
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS  
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
6. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-  
nally bought it.  
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit  
for a long time, because they may leave marks on  
the case.  
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm  
after prolonged use. This is normal.  
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may  
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so  
be sure to use it occasionally.  
Modèle canadien  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-  
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-  
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
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Thank you for purchasing an Integra AV Receiver.  
Please read this manual thoroughly before making con-  
nections 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.  
Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
Remote controller & three batteries (AA/R6)  
Speaker setup microphone  
Indoor FM antenna  
AM loop antenna  
Power cord  
(Plug type varies from country to country.)  
Speaker terminal tool  
1
2
3
Speaker Cable  
Speaker cable labels  
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product  
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the  
same regardless of color.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Basic Operations  
Important Safety Instructions ....................2  
Precautions ..................................................3  
Supplied Accessories..................................4  
Features........................................................6  
Front & Rear Panels.....................................7  
Front Panel..................................................... 7  
Display............................................................ 9  
Rear Panel ................................................... 10  
Remote Controller......................................12  
Installing the Batteries.................................. 12  
Aiming the Remote Controller ...................... 12  
About the Remote Controller Modes............ 13  
Receiver/Tape Mode.................................... 13  
DVD Mode.................................................... 15  
CD/MD/CDR Modes..................................... 16  
Dock Mode ................................................... 17  
About Home Theater..................................18  
Enjoying Home Theater................................ 18  
Basic Operations....................................... 57  
Selecting the Input Source ...........................57  
Using the Multichannel DVD Input................58  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble .........................58  
Displaying Source Information......................58  
Setting the Display Brightness......................59  
Muting the AV receiver .................................59  
Using the Sleep Timer..................................59  
Using Headphones.......................................59  
Listening to the Radio............................... 60  
Using the Tuner............................................60  
Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North  
American Models Only)..............................61  
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio® (North  
American Models Only)..............................67  
Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS Stations.....76  
Using the Listening Modes....................... 77  
Selecting Listening Modes............................77  
Listening Modes Available for Each Source  
Format........................................................78  
About the Listening Modes...........................82  
Recording................................................... 85  
Connections  
Connecting the AV Receiver.....................19  
About AV Connections ................................. 19  
Connecting Your Speakers .......................... 20  
Bi-amping the Front Speakers...................... 22  
Connecting Antenna..................................... 23  
Connecting Both Audio & Video................... 25  
Which Connections Should I Use?............... 25  
Connecting a TV or Projector....................... 27  
Connecting a DVD Player ............................ 28  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for  
Advanced Operations  
Advanced Operations ............................... 86  
Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital,  
Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD only)..86  
Using the Re-EQ Function............................86  
Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels.............86  
Advanced Setup ........................................ 87  
About the Onscreen Setup Menus ...............87  
Speaker Setup..............................................88  
Multichannel DVD Input Settings..................95  
Audio Adjust Functions.................................96  
Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources...98  
Source Setup................................................99  
Volume Setup/OSD Setup..........................103  
Changing the AV Receiver’s ID..................105  
HDMI Setup................................................105  
Network Setup............................................107  
Lock Setup..................................................107  
Digital Input Signal Formats .......................108  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID.........108  
Zone 2....................................................... 109  
Connecting Zone 2 .....................................109  
Setting the Powered Zone 2.......................110  
Setting the Zone 2 Out ...............................111  
Using Zone 2 ..............................................112  
Using the 12V Triggers in Zone 2 and the Main  
Room........................................................114  
Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and  
Multiroom Control Kits..............................115  
Controlling Other Components.............. 116  
Entering Remote Control Codes.................116  
Remote Control Codes for Integra/Onkyo  
Playback .................................................... 30  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for  
Recording................................................... 31  
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or  
Other Video Source ................................... 32  
Connecting a Game Console ....................... 33  
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device ... 34  
Connecting Components with HDMI ............ 35  
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable .......... 37  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT  
Recorder.................................................... 38  
Connecting a Power Amplifier...................... 39  
Connecting an RI Dock ................................ 40  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other  
Components (North American model only) ... 40  
Connecting  
Components....................... 41  
Connecting the RS232 Port.......................... 41  
Connecting the Power Cord ......................... 41  
Turning On the AV Receiver .....................42  
Turning On and Standby .............................. 42  
First Time Setup  
First Time Setup.........................................43  
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus ............... 43  
Speaker Settings.......................................... 44  
HDMI Monitor Setup..................................... 45  
Video Input Setup......................................... 46  
Changing the Input Display .......................... 48  
Digital Input Setup........................................ 49  
TV Format Setup  
Components Connected via  
..............117  
Resetting Remote Mode Buttons................117  
Resetting the Remote Controller ................117  
Learning Commands ..................................119  
Using Macros..............................................120  
(not North American model)....................... 50  
AM Frequency Step Setup  
Others  
(Australian model)...................................... 51  
Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ  
XT) ............................................................. 52  
Specifications.......................................... 121  
Troubleshooting...................................... 122  
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Features  
*2.  
*3.  
Amplification  
• 100 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8  
ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08 %  
(FTC rating)  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• WRAT-Wide Range Amplifier Technology  
(5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)  
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry  
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD  
Master Audio” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.  
Processing  
*1  
“DTS” and “DTS-ES | Neo: 6” are registered trademarks of  
DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.  
• THX Select2 Certified  
• HDMI Video Upconversion with TBC  
*4.  
*2  
• Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD  
*3  
• DTS -HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master  
Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Cor-  
poration, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be reg-  
istered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.  
Audio  
• Faroudja DCDi Edge Enhancement  
*5.  
*6.  
*4  
• Neural THX Surround Decoder  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter-  
face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens-  
ing, LLC.  
• Non-Scaling Configuration  
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory  
• Direct Mode  
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters  
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit DSP Processing x 3  
©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS,” SiriusConnect,  
the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks  
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous  
United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.  
Connections  
*5  
• 3 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a)  
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) / 1 Output  
(Optical)  
*7.  
*8.  
XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio  
Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.  
• 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs  
• Color-Coded Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts  
• Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs and Pre Outs  
• Powered Zone 2  
• IR Input and 12 V Trigger  
• RS232 Port for Interface Control  
• Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR  
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.  
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT is a  
trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.  
THX Select2  
Before any home theater component can be THX Select2  
certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and per-  
formance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX  
Select2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home  
Theater products you purchase will give you superb per-  
formance for many years to come. THX Select2 require-  
ments define hundreds of parameters, including power  
amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance  
and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX  
Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technolo-  
gies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie  
soundtracks for home theater playback.  
Miscellaneous  
*6  
*7  
• SIRIUS Ready / XM Ready with XMHD Sur-  
round (North American model only)  
• 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American  
model)  
• 40 AM/FM Presets (Australian model)  
*8  
•
Audyssey MultEQ XT to Correct Room Acoustic  
Problems  
• Crossover Adjustment  
(40/45/50/55/60/70/80/90/100/110/120/130/150/200 Hz)  
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)  
• New Graphic On-Screen Display  
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod  
• Aluminum Front Panel  
*
“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the  
U.S. and other countries.  
*
*
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use  
of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Mac-  
rovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited  
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
• Backlit/Preprogrammed RI-Compatible Remote with  
3 Macros and Mode-Key LEDs  
*1.  
THX and Select2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be  
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround  
EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.  
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Front & Rear Panels  
Front Panel  
North American model  
3 4  
5 6 7 8 9 bkbl bm bn bo  
bp  
1
2
bq br bs  
bt ck  
cl  
cm  
Australian model  
cn3  
2
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
1 Standby/On button (42)  
This button is used to set the AV receiver to Standby  
or On.  
5 Stereo button (77)  
This button is used to select the Stereo listening  
mode.  
2 Standby indicator (42)  
6 Listening Mode [ ] [ ] buttons (77)  
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in  
Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being  
received from the remote controller.  
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.  
7 Display  
See “Display” on page 9.  
3 Zone 2 indicator (112)  
8 Dimmer button (59)  
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.  
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.  
4 Remote control sensor (12)  
This sensor receives control signals from the remote  
controller.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
9 Memory button (76)  
This button is used when storing or deleting radio  
presets.  
cm AUX Input  
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,  
game console, and so on. There are jacks for optical  
digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog  
audio.  
bk Tuning Mode button (60)  
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual  
tuning mode.  
cn Ready indicator (106) (not North American  
model)  
bl Display button (58)  
Enters Ready mode and lights up when the HDMI  
Power Control is set to Enable and the AV receiver  
is on Standby.  
This button is used to display various information  
about the currently selected input source.  
bm Setup button  
This button is used to access the onscreen setup  
menus that appear on the connected TV.  
bn Arrow/Tuning/Preset & Enter buttons  
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the  
Tuning [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner,  
and the Preset [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select  
radio presets (see page 76). When the onscreen  
setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons  
and are used to select and set items. The [Enter] but-  
ton is also used with the onscreen setup menus.  
bo Return button  
This button is used to return to the previously dis-  
played onscreen setup menu.  
bp Master Volume control (57)  
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV  
receiver to –∞ dB, –81 dB through +18 dB (relative  
display).  
bq Zone 2/Off buttons (112)  
The Zone 2 button is used to select the input source  
for Zone 2.  
The Off button is used to turn off the output of  
Zone 2.  
br Phones jack (59)  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-  
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.  
bs Zone 2 Level button (113)  
This button is used to set the volume for Zone 2.  
bt Tone, [–] & [+] buttons (58)  
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.  
ck Input selector buttons (57)  
These buttons are used to select from the following  
input sources: Multi CH, DVD, VCR/DVR,  
CBL/SAT, Game/TV, AUX, Tape, Tuner, CD,  
Phono.  
The [Multi CH] button selects the DVD analog mul-  
tichannel input.  
cl Setup Mic jack (52)  
The included speaker setup microphone is con-  
nected here for automatic speaker setup.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Display  
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
1 SLEEP indicator (59)  
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has  
been set.  
5 Tuning indicators  
FM STEREO (60): This indicator lights up when  
the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.  
2 MUTING indicator (59)  
This indicator flashes or lights up while the AV  
receiver is muted.  
AUTO (60): This indicator lights up when the Auto  
Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when the  
Manual Tuning mode is selected.  
3 HDMI indicator  
TUNED (60): This indicator lights up when the AV  
receiver is tuned into a radio station.  
This indicator lights up when the HDMI audio sig-  
nal input is used.  
6 Message area  
4 Listening mode & format indicators  
These indicators show the currently selected listen-  
ing mode and the format of digital input signals.  
This area of the display shows various information  
about the currently selected source.  
7 Audyssey indicator (52)  
This indicator flashes during automatic speaker  
setup and stays on when the setup is complete. It  
also lights up when the Equalizer Settings are set to  
Audyssey.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
Rear Panel  
North American model  
(North American model only)  
3 4  
1
blbm bn bo  
78 9 bk  
2
5
6
bp  
bqbrbsbt ck cl cm cn co cp  
cq  
cr  
cs  
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
1 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2 and OUT  
These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting  
components with optical digital audio outputs, such  
as CD and DVD players.  
7 FM ANTENNA (23)  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
8 MONITOR OUT  
The S-Video or composite video jack should be  
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.  
The optical digital audio output is for connecting a  
digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as  
a CD recorder.  
9 IR IN A/B and OUT  
A commercially available IR receiver can be con-  
nected to the IR IN A or B jack, allowing you to  
control the AV receiver while you’re in Zone 2, or  
control it when it’s out of sight, for example,  
installed in a cabinet.  
2 DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2 and 3  
These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect-  
ing components with coaxial digital audio outputs,  
such as CD and DVD players.  
3 SIRIUS antenna (North American model  
A commercially available IR emitter can be con-  
nected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)  
remote control signals along to other components.  
only) (67)  
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
antenna.  
bk 12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)  
This outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trigger  
inputs on other components.  
4 XM antenna (North American model only)  
(61)  
This jack is for connecting an XM Minituner and  
Home Dock, sold separately.  
bl FRONT, CENTER, SURR & SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS (21)  
5 HDMI IN 1, 2, 3, and OUT  
These terminal posts are for connecting your front,  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-  
nections carry digital audio and digital video.  
center, surround, and surround back speakers.  
bm RS232  
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components  
with HDMI outputs, such as DVD players.  
This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home  
automation equipment and external controllers.  
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projec-  
tor with an HDMI input.  
bn ZONE 2 LINE OUT (109)  
This analog audio output can be connected to a line  
input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2.  
6 AM ANTENNA (23)  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
bo ZONE 2 SPEAKERS (109)  
These terminals are for connecting speakers in  
Zone 2.  
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued  
bp AC INLET  
cq PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,  
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK  
L/R (20)  
The supplied power cord is connected here. The  
other end of the power cord should be connected to  
a suitable wall outlet.  
This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can  
be connected to the analog audio input on a multi-  
channel power amplifier for when you want to use  
the AV receiver solely as a preamplifier. The SUB-  
WOOFER jack is for connecting a powered sub-  
woofer.  
bq PHONO IN  
This audio input is for connecting a turntable.  
br  
REMOTE CONTROL  
This  
(Remote Interactive) jack can be con-  
nected to an  
jack on another  
-capable Inte-  
cr ETHERNET  
gra/Onkyo component. The AV receiver’s remote  
controller can then be used to control that compo-  
nent. To use  
This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home  
automation equipment and external controllers.  
, you must make an analog audio  
cs AC OUTLET (North American model only)  
These switched AC outlets can be used to supply  
power to other AV components. The type and num-  
ber of outlets depends on the country in which you  
purchased your AV receiver.  
connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the  
other AV component, even if they are connected  
digitally.  
bs COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3, and OUT  
These component video inputs can be used to con-  
nect AV components with component video outputs,  
such as DVD players.  
See pages 19-41 for connection information.  
This component video output can be used to con-  
nect a TV or projector with a component video  
input.  
bt GND screw  
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground  
wire.  
ck CD IN  
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
cl TAPE IN/OUT  
This analog audio input and output are for connect-  
ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output  
(cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).  
cm GAME/TV IN  
Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc.  
Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and  
analog audio.  
cn CBL/SAT IN  
Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set-  
top box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite  
video, and analog audio.  
co VCR/DVR IN/OUT  
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video  
recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video,  
composite video, and analog audio.  
cp DVD IN  
Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks  
include S-Video, composite video, and analog  
audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel  
analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio  
output.  
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Remote Controller  
Installing the Batteries  
Aiming the Remote Controller  
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s  
remote control sensor, as shown below.  
To open the battery compartment, press  
the small hollow and slide off the cover.  
1
Remote control sensor  
AV receiver  
Standby indicator  
Approx. 16 ft.  
(5 m)  
Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)  
in accordance with the polarity diagram  
inside the battery compartment.  
2
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-  
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in  
mind when installing.  
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in  
the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote control-  
ler may not work reliably.  
Put the cover onto the remote controller  
and slide it shut.  
3
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-  
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-  
ently, thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV  
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass  
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.  
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an  
obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote con-  
trol sensor.  
Notes:  
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try  
replacing the batteries.  
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of  
batteries.  
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long  
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from  
leakage or corrosion.  
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-  
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
About the Remote Controller Modes  
Receiver/Tape Mode  
As well as the AV receiver, you can also use the remote  
controller to control your other AV components. The  
remote controller has a specific operating mode for use  
with each type of component. Modes are selected by  
using the Remote Mode buttons.  
Receiver/Tape mode is used to control the AV receiver.  
It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder  
connected via  
.
To set the remote controller to Receiver/Tape mode,  
press the [Receiver] Remote Mode button.  
■ Receiver/Tape Mode  
In Receiver/Tape mode, you can control the AV receiver  
and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via  
.
1
■ DVD Mode  
By default, you can control an Integra/Onkyo DVD  
player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote  
control code, you can control components made by other  
manufacturers (see page 116).  
2
bm  
3
■ CD/CDR/MD Mode  
By default, you can control an Integra/Onkyo CD player  
in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control  
code, you can control a CD player, MD recorder, or CD  
recorder made by another manufacturer (see page 116).  
bn  
4
■ Dock Mode  
This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo  
RI Dock.  
bo  
By default, you can control an RI Dock that has a remote  
control sensor such as DS-A2. When operating an RI  
Dock with an  
entering the appropriate remote control code (see page  
116).  
5
6
bp  
connection, you can control it by  
7
bq  
■ TV and VCR Modes  
8
9
br  
bs  
With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You  
must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see  
page 116).  
1
■ Cable/SAT Mode  
In Cable/SAT mode, you can control a cable or satellite  
TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote con-  
trol code first (see page 116).  
bk  
bl  
■ Zone 2 Mode  
This mode is for controlling Zone 2 (see page 112).  
Use the Remote Mode buttons to select a  
mode.  
1
bt  
ck  
Use the buttons supported by that mode  
2
to control the component.  
Receiver/Tape mode: see right column  
DVD mode: see page 15  
CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 16  
Dock mode: see page 17  
TV, VCR, Cable/SAT modes: see page 118  
Note:  
Some of the remote controller functions described in this  
manual may not work as expected with other compo-  
nents.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
ck L Night button (86)  
Turns the Late Night function on or off.  
1 Standby button (42)  
■ TAPE mode  
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.  
Sets the AV receiver to Standby.  
2 On button (42)  
1 Previous and Next [  
The Previous [ ] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
]/[  
] buttons  
Turns on the AV receiver.  
3 Input Selector buttons (57)  
the current track. The Next [  
next track.  
] button selects the  
Used to select the input source.  
4 Macro buttons (120)  
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous  
and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work prop-  
erly with some cassette tapes.  
Used with the Macro function.  
5 Dimmer button (59)  
Adjusts the display brightness.  
Play [ ] button  
Starts playback.  
6 Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons  
Used to select and adjust settings.  
Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons  
The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The Fast  
Forward [ ] button starts fast forward.  
7 CH +/– button (76)  
Selects radio presets.  
Reverse Play [ ] button  
8 Setup button  
Starts reverse playback.  
Used to change settings.  
Stop [ ] button  
Stops playback.  
9 Display button (58)  
Displays information about the current input source.  
Rec [ ] button  
Starts recording.  
bk Listening Mode buttons (77)  
Used to select the listening modes. The [Stereo],  
[Surround], and Listening Mode [ ]/[ ] buttons  
can be used at any time, regardless of the currently  
selected remote controller mode.  
bl Test Tone, CH Sel, Level–, and Level+  
buttons (86, 92)  
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.  
bm Light button  
Turns the remote controller’s illuminated buttons on  
or off.  
bn D.TUN button (60)  
Selects the Direct tuning mode for radio.  
bo Remote Mode buttons (13)  
Used to select the remote controller modes. When  
you press a button, the Remote Mode button for the  
currently selected mode lights up.  
bp Sleep button (59)  
Used with the Sleep function.  
bq VOL [ ]/[ ] button (57)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of  
the currently selected remote controller mode.  
br Return button  
Returns to the previous display when changing set-  
tings.  
bs Muting button (59)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
bt Re-EQ button (86)  
Turns the Re-EQ function on or off.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
1 Standby button  
DVD Mode  
Sets the DVD player to Standby.  
To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the  
[DVD] Remote Mode button.  
2 On button  
Turns on the DVD player.  
3 Number buttons  
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
times for locating specific points.  
4 Top Menu button  
Selects a DVD’s top menu.  
1
2
5 Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
6 Disc +/– button  
3
Selects discs on a DVD changer.  
7 Setup button  
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.  
8 Display button  
bn  
Displays information about the current disc, title,  
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining  
time, total time, and so on.  
9 Playback buttons  
4
From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Rewind,  
Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse, and Slow  
Forward.  
bo  
5
6
bk Repeat button  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
7
8
bp  
bl Audio button  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-  
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
9
bm Open/Close [ ] button  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
bq  
bn Clear button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
bo Menu button  
bk  
bl  
br  
bs  
Displays a DVD’s menu.  
bp Return button  
bm  
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu.  
bt  
bq Random button  
Used with the random playback function.  
br Play Mode button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
bs Subtitle button  
Selects subtitles.  
bt Video Off button  
Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating  
any possibility of interference.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
1 Standby button  
CD/MD/CDR Modes  
Sets the component to Standby.  
To control an Integra/Onkyo CD player, MD  
recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD  
player/recorder made by another manufacturer,  
press the [CD] Remote Mode button to select the  
CD/MD/CDR remote controller mode.  
In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD  
recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer,  
you must first enter the appropriate remote control code  
(see page 116).  
2 On button  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
3 Number buttons  
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating  
specific points.  
4 Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons  
Used with some components.  
5 Disc +/– button  
Selects discs on a CD changer.  
6 Display button  
1
Displays information about the current disc or track,  
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,  
and so on.  
2
3
7 Playback buttons  
From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Rewind,  
Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward.  
8 Rec [ ] button  
Starts recording.  
bl  
9 Repeat button  
Used with the repeat playback function.  
bk Open/Close [ ] button  
Opens or closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc.  
bl Clear button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
4
5
bm Return button  
Used with some components.  
bn Random button  
bm  
Used with the random playback function.  
6
bo Play Mode button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
7
bn  
bo  
8
9
bk  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
1 Standby button  
Dock Mode  
Turns off the iPod.  
Dock mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo  
RI Dock.  
2 ON button*  
Turns on the iPod.  
When Using an RI Dock:  
• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV  
IN L/R jacks.  
3 Top Menu button  
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or  
HDD/DOCK.  
4 Arrow [ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons*  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see  
page 48).  
5 Album +/– button*  
• When operating a DS-A1 RI Dock, enter the appropri-  
ate remote control code for the first time (see page  
116).  
Selects the next or previous album.  
6 Display button*  
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.  
• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more  
information.  
7 Previous [  
] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
To set the remote controller to DOCK mode, press  
the [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button.  
8 Pause [ ] button  
Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPods, it  
works as a Play/Pause button.)  
1
2
9 Rewind [ ] button  
Press and hold to rewind.  
bk Playlist [ ]/[ ] buttons*  
Used to select the previous or next playlist on the  
iPod.  
bl Repeat button*  
Used with the repeat function.  
bm Menu button*  
Used to access menus.  
bn Play [ ] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this  
button works as a Play/Pause button.)  
3
bm  
bn  
4
5
6
bo Next [  
] button  
Selects the next song.  
bp Stop [ ] button  
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
bq Fast Forward [ ] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
7
8
bo  
bp  
bq  
br  
br Random button*  
Used with the shuffle function.  
9
bk  
bs Play Mode button  
Used to select play modes on components with  
selectable play modes.  
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
bs  
bl  
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
by 3rd generation iPods.  
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About Home Theater  
Enjoying Home Theater  
Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your  
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With  
analog and digital TV you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.  
You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).  
Surround back left and right  
speakers  
Front left and right speakers  
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid  
anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about  
ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,  
with the listener at the apex.  
These speakers are necessary to  
enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES  
Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Sur-  
round EX, etc. They enhance the  
realism of surround sound and  
improve sound localization behind  
the listener. Position them behind  
the listener about 2–3 feet (60–  
100 cm) above ear level.  
Center speaker  
This speaker enhances the  
front left and right speakers,  
making sound movements dis-  
tinct and providing a full sound  
image. In movies it’s used  
mainly for dialog.  
Position it close to your TV fac-  
ing forward at about ear level, or  
at the same height as the front  
Corner  
left and right speakers.  
Subwoofer  
1/3 wall  
length  
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds  
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)  
channel. The volume and quality of the  
bass output from your subwoofer will  
depend on its position, the shape of your  
listening room, and your listening posi-  
tion. In general, a good bass sound can  
be obtained by installing the subwoofer in  
a front corner, or at one-third the width of  
the wall, as shown.  
Surround left and right speakers  
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and  
to add realistic ambience.  
Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,  
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they  
should be equidistant from the listener.  
Tip: To find the best position for your sub-  
woofer, while playing a movie or some  
music with good bass, experiment by  
placing your subwoofer at various posi-  
tions within the room, and choose the one  
that provides the most satisfying results.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver  
AV Connection Color Coding  
About AV Connections  
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,  
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-  
channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).  
Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and  
outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to  
connect composite video inputs and outputs.  
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals  
supplied with your other AV components.  
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed  
and double-checked all AV connections.  
Optical Digital Jacks  
Analog audio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
(Yellow)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
(Yellow)  
The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type  
covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and  
close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.  
Composite video  
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical  
plug straight when inserting and removing.  
• Push plugs in all the way to make  
good connections (loose connec-  
tions can cause noise or malfunc-  
tions).  
Right!  
• To prevent interference, keep  
audio and video cables away from  
power cords and speaker cables.  
Wrong!  
AV Cables & Jacks  
Video  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-  
dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and  
offer the best picture and sound quality.  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and  
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best  
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their  
component video sockets slightly differently).  
Component  
video cable  
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and  
provides better picture quality than composite video.  
S-Video cable  
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,  
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated  
composite video cables.  
Composite  
video cable  
V
Audio  
Cable  
Jack  
Description  
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).  
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to  
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).  
The audio quality is the same as for optical.  
Coaxial digital  
audio cable  
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most  
common connection format for analog audio, and  
can be found on virtually all AV components.  
L
Analog audio  
cable (RCA)  
R
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and  
it’s typically used to connect DVD players with a  
7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard  
analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-  
channel cable.  
Multichannel  
analog audio  
cable (RCA)  
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer  
Connecting Your Speakers  
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE  
OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on your powered sub-  
woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and  
you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE  
OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp.  
Speaker Configuration  
For the best surround sound experience, you should con-  
nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.  
The following table indicates the channels you should  
use depending on the number of speakers that you have.  
Number of speakers:  
Front left  
2
✓
✓
3
4
✓
✓
5
6
7
Powered  
subwoofer  
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Front right  
LINE INPUT  
Center  
Surround left  
✓
✓
Surround right  
Surround back*  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
LINE INPUT  
✓
✓
*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to  
the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.  
Attaching the Speaker Labels  
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are  
color-coded for ease of identification (the negative (–)  
speaker terminals are all black).  
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-  
woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid  
bass.  
Speaker terminal  
Front left, Zone 2 left  
Front right, Zone 2 right  
Center  
Color  
White  
Red  
To get the best from your surround sound system, you  
need to set the speaker settings by using the supplied  
speaker setup microphone (see page 52).  
Green  
Blue  
Using Dipole Speakers  
Surround left  
Surround right  
Gray  
Brown  
Tan  
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and  
right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole  
speakers output the same sound in two directions.  
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to  
indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left  
and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their  
arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround  
back left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so  
that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded  
and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of  
each speaker cable in accordance with the above table.  
Then all you need to do is to match the color of each  
label to the corresponding speaker terminal.  
Normal speakers  
Dipole speakers  
1
1
TV/screen  
TV/screen  
4
2
3
4
2
3
Using the Speaker Terminal Tool  
The supplied speaker terminal tool makes it easy to  
tighten and loosen the speaker terminals. If you are using  
banana plugs, to ensure optimum sound quality, tighten  
the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.  
(In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an  
audio amplifier is prohibited.)  
5
6
5
6
7
8
7
8
1. Subwoofer  
2. Front left speaker  
3. Center speaker  
6. Surround right speaker  
7. Surround back left  
speaker  
4. Front right speaker  
5. Surround left speaker  
8. Surround back right  
speaker  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Speaker Connection Precautions  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
Read the following before connecting your speakers:  
• North American models: Only connect speakers  
with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. If you use  
speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampli-  
fier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the  
built-in protection circuit may be activated.  
• Other models: You can connect speakers with an  
impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the imped-  
ance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or  
more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum  
speaker impedance to “4 ohms” (see page 44). If you  
use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the  
amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of  
time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.  
Strip about 5/8" (15 mm)  
of insulation from the  
ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare  
wires tightly, as shown.  
5/8" 15 mm  
1
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
Fully insert the bare  
wires.  
3
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before  
making any connections.  
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other  
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive  
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega-  
tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way  
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound  
unnatural.  
Screw the terminal tight.  
4
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may  
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.  
• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two  
surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKERS termi-  
nals. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS terminals.  
The following illustration shows which speaker should  
be connected to each pair of terminals.  
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect  
it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.  
• Be careful not to short the  
positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the AV  
Surround  
back left  
speaker  
Surround  
left  
speaker  
Surround  
back right  
speaker  
Surround  
right  
speaker  
receiver.  
• Make sure the metal core of the  
wire does not have contact with  
the AV receiver’s rear panel.  
Doing so may damage the AV  
receiver.  
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.  
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.  
Front right Front left  
speaker speaker  
Center  
speaker  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Bi-amping the Front Speakers  
The FRONT SPEAKERS L/R and SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS L/R terminal posts can be used with front  
speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-  
amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for  
a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, pro-  
viding improved bass and treble performance.  
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to  
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.  
• For bi-amping, the FRONT SPEAKERS L/R terminal  
posts connect to the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.  
And the SURR BACK SPEAKERS L/R terminal  
posts connect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals.  
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections  
shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must  
set the Speakers Type setting to Bi-Amp to enable  
biamping (see page 44).  
Important:  
Low range  
(Woofer)  
High range  
(Tweeter)  
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure  
to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’  
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.  
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
Bi-amping Speaker Hookup  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS  
1
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos-  
itive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the  
AV receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS R negative (–  
) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–)  
tweeter (high) terminal.  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK  
2
SPEAKERS R positive (+) terminal to the right  
speaker’s positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And  
connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS R negative (–) terminal to the right  
speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.  
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS L  
3
positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive  
(+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV  
receiver’s FRONT SPEAKERS L negative (–) ter-  
minal to the left speaker’s negative (–) tweeter  
(high) terminal.  
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK  
4
SPEAKERS L positive (+) terminal to the left  
speaker’s positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And  
connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK  
SPEAKERS L negative (–) terminal to the left  
speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead (see page 24).  
Connecting Antenna  
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor  
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect  
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.  
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without  
any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
to use the tuner.  
AM antenna push terminals  
FM antenna connector  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM antenna push termi-  
nals, as shown.  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
2
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around.)  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
1
■ North American models  
FM 75  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
■ Other models  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
FM 75  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll  
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust  
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll  
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust  
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from  
your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power  
cords.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-  
cially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 24).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-  
door FM antenna instead.  
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied  
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used  
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.  
Outdoor antenna  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
FM 75  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an  
attic or loft.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside  
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi-  
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.  
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-  
ards.  
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-  
cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as  
shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
To AV receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting Both Audio & Video  
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you  
can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver.  
: Signal Flow  
Video  
Video  
Audio  
Audio  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
DVD player, etc.  
Speakers (see page 21 for connection infor-  
mation)  
Which Connections Should I Use?  
The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format  
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.  
For video components, you must make two connections—one for audio, one for video.  
Video Connection Formats  
Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats:  
composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.  
The AV receiver can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the HDMI Monitor setting,  
which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output.  
For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver-  
sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It’s also recommended that you set the  
Immediate Display preference to Off (page 104).  
■ HDMI Monitor Setting Set to Yes  
With the HDMI Monitor setting set to Yes (see  
DVD player, etc.  
Video Signal Flow Chart  
page 45), video input signals flow through the  
AV receiver as shown, with composite video,  
S-Video, and component video sources all being  
upconverted for the HDMI output. Use this set-  
ting if you connect the AV receiver’s HDMI  
OUT to your TV.  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
HDMI  
IN  
The composite video, S-Video, and component  
video outputs pass through their respective input  
signals as they are.  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
Component  
HDMI  
S-Video  
Composite  
TV, projector, etc.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
■ HDMI Monitor Setting Set to No  
With the HDMI Monitor setting set to No (see  
DVD player, etc.  
Video Signal Flow Chart  
page 45), video input signals flow through the  
AV receiver as shown, with composite video and  
S-Video sources being upconverted for the com-  
ponent video output. Use this setting if you con-  
nect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT to your TV.  
Composite  
S-Video  
Component  
HDMI  
IN  
Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and  
S-Video is downconverted to composite video.  
Note that these conversions only apply to the  
MONITOR OUT V and S outputs, not the  
VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs.  
AV receiver  
MONITOR OUT  
S-Video  
Component  
HDMI  
Composite  
The composite video, S-Video, and component  
video outputs pass through their respective input  
signals as they are.  
TV, projector, etc.  
DVD player, etc.  
Audio Connection Formats  
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV  
receiver by using any of the following audio con-  
nection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog  
multichannel, or HDMI.  
Audio Signal Flow Chart  
Analog  
Multichannel  
Optical  
Coaxial  
HDMI  
HDMI  
When choosing a connection format, bear in  
mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital  
input signals for analog line outputs and vice  
versa. For example, audio signals connected to  
an optical or coaxial digital input are not output  
by the analog TAPE OUT.  
IN  
AV receiver  
OUT  
Optical  
Analog  
MD recorder, etc.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a TV or Projector  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your TV (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
MONITOR OUT S  
Signal flow  
TV  
Picture quality  
Best  
Component video input  
S-Video input  
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
Better  
MONITOR OUT V  
Composite video input  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
Standard  
GAME/TV IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
b
c
b
c
C
B
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Connect one or the other  
TV, projector,  
etc.  
Connection  
must be assigned (see page 49)  
b
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver  
Hint!  
to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 30 and  
32).  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a DVD Player  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the  
main left and right outputs for connection  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
DVD player  
Picture quality  
Best  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD)  
DVD IN S  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
Better  
DVD IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
Standard  
DVD IN FRONT L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
b
c
b
c
C
B
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
c
Connection  
must be assigned (see page 49)  
DVD player  
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a  
multichannel analog audio output, see page 29.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input  
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel  
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input.  
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD FRONT L/R,  
CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your  
DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the AV receiver’s  
SURR BACK L/R jacks.  
7.1 ch  
5.1 ch  
FRONT  
SURR  
CENTER  
SURR BACK  
L
L
R
R
SUBWOOFER  
DVD  
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SURR  
BACK  
DVD player  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback  
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV  
receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder even in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use and , or and  
b
c
a
b
a
.)  
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2  
VCR/DVR IN S  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVD recorder  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
Picture quality  
Best  
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
Better  
VCR/DVR IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
Standard  
VCR/DVR IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
b
c
.
b
c
C
B
Connection  
must be  
assigned  
(see  
a
A
A
page 47)  
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection  
must be assigned (see page 49)  
c
VCR,  
DVD recorder  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( or ), and then make the connection. The  
A
B
video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Make the connection  
.
a
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
VCR or DVD recorder  
S-Video input  
Picture quality  
Better  
VCR/DVR OUT S  
VCR/DVR OUT V  
VCR/DVR OUT L/R  
⇒
⇒
⇒
A
B
a
Composite video input  
Audio L/R input  
Standard  
B  
A  
a
L
R
AUDIO  
IN  
S VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
VCR,  
DVD recorder  
Notes:  
• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.  
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV  
receiver, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See  
the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.  
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your  
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.  
Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is  
connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.  
• Video and audio signals that are input via the VCR/DVR IN will not be output by VCR/DVR OUT. When recording,  
select an input source other than VCR/DVR.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source  
With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs  
via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.  
Hint!  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches the video source (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.  
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3  
CBL/SAT IN S  
Signal flow  
Video source  
Picture quality  
Best  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
Better  
CBL/SAT IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
Standard  
CBL/SAT IN L/R  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
b
c
b
c
C
B
Connection  
a
must be  
A
assigned  
(see  
page 47)  
A
L
R
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connect one or the other  
Connection  
must be assigned (see page 49)  
c
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Game Console  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches the game console (  
,
, or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
C
If you use connection , you must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.  
A
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches the game console ( or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the game console or listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use and .)  
b
a
b
Connection  
AV receiver  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3  
GAME/TV IN S  
Signal flow  
Game console  
Component video output  
S-Video output  
Picture quality  
Best  
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
Better  
GAME/TV IN V  
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital optical output  
Standard  
GAME/TV IN L/R  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
b
b
C
B
a
A
L
R
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
PR  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Game Console  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device  
Step 1: Video Connection  
Choose a video connection that matches the camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.  
A
B
Step 2: Audio Connection  
Choose an audio connection that matches the camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
AUX Input  
Video  
B
a
AUX Input  
L
Audio  
R
AUX Input  
S Video  
AUX Input  
Digital  
b
A
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
VIDEO  
OUT  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
Camcorder, etc.  
Connection  
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Camcorder or console  
S-Video output  
AUX Input S Video  
AUX Input Video  
AUX Input L/R  
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
a
Composite video output  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital optical output  
AUX Input Digital  
b
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting Components with HDMI  
About HDMI  
Designed to meet the demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface  
standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several  
separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry  
control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and  
multichannel PCM).  
*1  
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , so TVs and displays  
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and  
displays, resulting in no picture.)  
*2  
The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , so only HDCP-compatible components  
can display the picture.  
The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Informational Version 1.3a  
Supported Audio Formats  
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)  
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)  
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-  
HD Master Audio)  
Your DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.  
About Copyright Protection  
*2  
The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , a copy-protection system for digital  
video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.  
Commercially available HDMI cables (supplied with some components) should be used to connect the AV receiver’s  
HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.  
*3  
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG in 1999.  
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to  
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.  
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open  
industry group’s objective is to address the industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and  
digital displays.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Making HDMI Connections  
Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV,  
projector, and so on.  
Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 46).  
■ Video Signals  
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV.  
Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output. See “Video Con-  
nection Formats” on page 25 for more information.  
■ Audio Signals  
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV  
receiver. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT, unless the HDMI Audio Out setting is set to On (see  
page 106).  
Note:  
When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen  
on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power  
is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut  
off.  
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the HDMI Audio  
Hint!  
Out setting to On (see page 106), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.  
Note:  
When the HDMI Audio setting is set to On (see page 106), or TV Control is set to Enable and you’re listening through  
your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV receiver volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver’s  
speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn  
down the AV receiver’s volume.  
HDMI  
IN  
HDMI  
OUT  
DVD player  
TV  
HDMI  
IN 1  
HDMI  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable  
■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches your CD player (  
phono preamp.  
,
, or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in  
a
b
c
a
IN 2  
b
IN  
(VCR/DVR)  
COAXIAL  
L
L
Connect one or  
the other  
R
R
OPTICAL  
c
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
CD  
IN 2  
(CD)  
Connection  
must be  
b
IN  
a
L
assigned (see  
page 49)  
R
CD  
a
COAXIAL  
OUT  
L
R
Turntable (MM) with  
built-in phono preamp  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
CD player  
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player and listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (For recording, use and , or and .)  
b
c
a
b
a
c
Connection  
AV receiver  
CD IN L/R  
Signal flow  
CD or turntable  
Analog audio L/R output  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)  
■
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in  
The AV receiver’s PHONO IN is designed for use with a  
moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s  
PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turn-  
table.  
Notes:  
• If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the  
AV receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, con-  
necting the ground wire may produce an audible hum.  
If this happens, disconnect it.  
• If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type car-  
tridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head  
amp or MC transformer. Connect your turntable to the  
head amp or transformer, and connect that to the AV  
receiver’s PHONO IN L/R jacks.  
L
R
IN  
PHONO  
AUDIO  
OUTPUT  
L
R
• You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turn-  
table with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono  
equalizer’s manual for details.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder  
Step 1:  
Choose a connection that matches the recorder (  
,
,
or ), and then make the connection.  
a
b
c
d
b
COAXIAL  
IN 3  
(CBL/SAT)  
IN  
a
L
R
OPTICAL  
c
TAPE  
IN 1  
(GAME/TV)  
OPTICAL  
d
a
L
R
TAPE  
Connect one  
L
R
L
R
or the other  
COAXIAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
IN  
AUDIO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.  
• With connection , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.  
a
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and  
.
a
b
a
c
• To connect the recorder digitally for recording, use connection  
.
d
Connection  
a
AV receiver  
Signal flow  
Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder  
⇐
⇒
TAPE IN L/R  
TAPE OUT L/R  
Analog audio L/R output  
Analog audio L/R input  
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT  
Digital coaxial output  
Digital optical output  
Digital optical input  
⇐
⇐
⇒
b
c
d
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting a Power Amplifier  
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier  
and use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to  
the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and  
the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a  
powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV  
receiver’s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.  
1. Subwoofer  
2. Front left speaker  
3. Center speaker  
4. Front right speaker  
5. Surround left speaker  
6. Surround right  
speaker  
7. Surround back left  
speaker  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8. Surround back right  
speaker  
Power amplifier  
Note:  
When the bi-amping connections have been made, there will be no sound output from the surround back speakers.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
Connecting an RI Dock  
■ iPod with video  
■ iPod without video  
Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks  
and Video output jack to the AV receiver’s  
GAME/TV IN L/R jacks and GAME/TV IN V jack.  
(Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.)  
Connect your RI Dock’s analog audio output jacks to  
the AV receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DS-  
A2 hookup shown below.)  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
L
R
■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock  
• Connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s GAME/TV IN S jack.  
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controllers for the first time (see  
page 117).  
Notes:  
• Connect the Remote Interactive Dock with an  
cable (see page 41).  
• Set the Remote Interactive Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK.  
• Set the AV receiver’s input display to DOCK (see page 48).  
• Refer to the Remote Interactive Dock’s instruction manual.  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only)  
The AV receiver has AC outlets on its rear panel that can  
be used to connect the power cords of other components  
that you intend to use with the AV receiver. These com-  
ponents can then be left turned on so that they turn on  
and off as and when the AV receiver is set to On or  
Standby.  
Caution:  
• Make sure that the total capacity of the components  
that you connect to the AC OUTLETS does not  
exceed the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W).  
Notes:  
• Integra/Onkyo components connected via  
should  
be connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUT-  
LET on the AV receiver.  
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued  
IN  
Connecting  
Components  
L
R
Step 1: Make sure that each Integra/Onkyo compo-  
CD  
nent is connected to the AV receiver with an  
FRONT  
analog audio cable (connection in the  
hookup examples) (see pages 27 to 40).  
a
REMOTE  
L
CONTROL  
R
Step 2: Make the  
connection.  
DVD  
Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock,  
change the input display (see page 48).  
e.g., CD player  
e.g., DVD player  
R
L
With  
(Remote Interactive), you can use the follow-  
ing special functions:  
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
■ Auto Power On/Standby  
R
L
When you start playback on a component connected  
ANALOG  
AUDIO OUT  
via  
, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will auto-  
matically turn on and select that component as the  
input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set  
to Standby, all components connected via  
also go on Standby.  
will  
Connecting the RS232 Port  
This port is for connecting the AV receiver to home auto-  
mation equipment and external controllers.  
■ Direct Change  
When playback is started on a component connected  
via , the AV receiver automatically selects that  
Connecting the Power Cord  
component as the input source. If your DVD player  
is connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD  
input, you’ll need to press the [Multi CH] button to  
hear all channels (see page 58), as the Direct Change  
function only selects the DVD FRONT L/R  
jacks.  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of  
your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary  
power surge that might interfere with other electrical  
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,  
plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.  
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied  
with the AV receiver. The supplied power cord is  
designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and  
should not be used with any other equipment.  
• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver  
while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet.  
Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always discon-  
nect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then  
the AV receiver.  
■ Remote Control  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to  
control your other  
-capable Integra/Onkyo com-  
ponents, pointing the remote controller at the AV  
receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the com-  
ponent. You must enter the appropriate remote con-  
trol code first (see page 117).  
Notes:  
• Use only  
cables for  
connections.  
cables  
Step 1 (not North American model):  
Connect the supplied power cord to the AV  
receiver’s AC INLET.  
are supplied with Integra/Onkyo players (DVD, CD,  
etc.).  
• Some components have two  
nect either one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for  
connecting additional -capable components.  
jacks. You can con-  
• Connect only Integra/Onkyo components to  
jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components  
may cause a malfunction.  
• Some components may not support all  
functions.  
To AC wall outlet  
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Inte-  
gra/Onkyo components.  
Step 2: Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and  
(The Standby indicator lights up.)  
Direct Change  
functions do not work.  
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Turning On the AV Receiver  
Standby/On  
Standby  
On  
Standby indicator  
Receiver  
Turning On and Standby  
Press the [Standby/On] button.  
Alternatively, press the remote controller’s [Receiver] button, followed by  
the [On] button.  
1
Remote  
controller  
AV receiver  
or  
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the Standby indicator goes off.  
Pressing the remote controller’s [On] button again will turn on any components con-  
Receiver  
On  
nected via  
.
To turn the AV receiver off, press the [Standby/On] button, or press the remote control-  
ler’s [Standby] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud  
surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you  
turn it off.  
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps  
To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the  
very first time. These settings only need to be made once.  
■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!  
See “Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey MultEQ XT)” on page 52.  
■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI input,  
HDMI  
component video input, or digital audio input?  
If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46, “Component Video  
Setup” on page 47, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 49 respectively.  
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,  
OUT  
IN  
or RI Dock?  
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 48.  
CD recorder, MD recorder,  
RI Dock  
TAPE  
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First Time Setup  
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time.  
■ Menus for First Time Setup  
Submenus  
p. 45  
p. 49  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
2. Speaker Setup  
p. 44  
1. Speaker Settings  
1
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
2
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
2
1
Main menu  
Men  
u
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Lock Setup  
Carry out the settings for the AV receiver by using the  
Onscreen Setup Menu.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
p. 50  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5. 12V Trigger C Setup  
Menu  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Lock Setup  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
p. 51  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select submenu and  
then press [Enter].  
]
2
The submenu appears.  
Press the [Setup] button to close the  
menu.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Speaker Settings  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Speaker  
]
4
Impedance,” and then use the  
Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
select:  
4 ohms: Select if the impedance of any  
speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6.  
If you change these settings, you must run the auto-  
matic speaker setup again (see page 52).  
If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but  
less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4  
ohms (not North American model).  
If you’ve connected your front speakers to the FRONT  
SPEAKERS and SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminal  
posts for bi-amping, you must change the Speakers Type  
setting. For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the  
Front Speakers” on page 22.  
6 ohms: Select if the impedances of all  
speakers are between 6 and  
16 ohms.  
Notes:  
• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to  
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.  
• Before you change these settings, turn down the vol-  
ume.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Speakers  
]
5
Type,” and then use the Left and  
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:  
Normal: Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your front speakers  
normally.  
Bi-Amp:Select this if you’ve con-  
nected your front speakers for  
bi-amped operation.  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The Setup menu closes.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
6
2
3
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “1. Speaker Set-  
tings,” and then press [Enter].  
]
The Speaker Settings menu appears.  
2–1. Speaker Settings  
Speaker Impedance  
Speakers Type  
6 ohms  
Normal  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
2
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select “1. Input/Out-  
put Assign,” and then press  
[Enter].  
1
2, 3  
2-4  
The Input/Output Assign menu  
appears.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1, 5  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
HDMI Monitor Setup  
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT, set the HDMI Monitor setting to No so that the  
onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite  
video and S-Video sources are upconverted* and output  
by the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “1. Monitor  
Out,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The Monitor Out menu appears.  
1–1. Monitor Out  
Composite video, S-Video  
IN  
Component video  
HDMI Monitor  
No  
OUT  
Composite video, S-Video  
Component video  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
]
If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT, set the  
HDMI Monitor setting to Yes so that the onscreen setup  
menus are displayed and composite video, S-Video, and  
component video sources are upconverted* and output  
by the HDMI OUT. The onscreen setup menus are dis-  
played on the HDMI OUT only.  
No: Select this if your TV is con-  
nected to the MONITOR  
OUT or COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT.  
Yes: Select this if your TV is con-  
nected to the HDMI OUT.  
Composite video, S-Video,  
component video  
HDMI  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The Setup menu closes.  
5
IN  
OUT  
Composite video, S-Video,  
HDMI  
component video  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. HDMI Input,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
Video Input Setup  
3
4
HDMI Input Setup  
The HDMI Input menu appears.  
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you  
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,  
if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you  
must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector.  
1–2. HDMI Input  
DVD  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME/TV  
AUX  
TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver with an  
HDMI cable, you can set the AV receiver so that com-  
posite video, S-Video, and component video sources are  
upconverted* and output by the HDMI OUT. You can set  
this for each input selector by selecting the “- - -” option.  
PHONO  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select an input selec-  
tor, and use the Left and Right  
]
Composite video, S-Video,  
component video  
HDMI  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select:  
IN 1: Select if the video component  
is connected to HDMI IN 1.  
IN 2: Select if the video component  
is connected to HDMI IN 2.  
IN 3: Select if the video component  
is connected to HDMI IN 3.  
- - -: Output composite video,  
S-Video, and component  
IN  
OUT  
Composite video, S-Video,  
HDMI  
component video  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
video sources from the HDMI  
OUT. The video output signal  
from the HDMI OUT is the  
one configured in “Compo-  
nent Video Setup” (see  
1
2
page 47).  
There are no assignments for TUNER.  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The Setup menu closes.  
5
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select “1. Input/Out-  
put Assign,” and then press  
[Enter].  
The Input/Output Assign menu  
appears.  
Notes:  
• Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to more than one  
input selector.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
• For composite video, S-Video, and component  
video upconversion for the HDMI OUT, the HDMI  
Monitor setting must be set to Yes (see page 45),  
and the HDMI Input setting must be set to “- - -”.  
See page 25 for more information on video signal flow  
and upconversion.  
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as  
explained here, the digital audio input for that input  
selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN.  
See “Digital Input Setup” on page 49.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and  
[Enter] button.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Component Video Setup  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
3
If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must  
assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect  
your DVD player to COMPONENT IN 3, you should  
assign it to the DVD input selector.  
buttons to select “3. Component  
Video Input,” and then press  
[Enter].  
The Component Video Input menu  
appears.  
If you want to output composite and S-Video sources  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, select “---,” as  
explained below.  
1–3. Component Video Input  
DVD  
IN 1  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME/TV  
AUX  
TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
Input selector  
DVD  
VIDEO IN jack  
IN 1  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
- - -  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME/TV  
AUX  
PHONO  
TAPE  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
4
CD  
buttons to select an input selec-  
tor, and then use the Left and  
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:  
IN 1: Use the video component  
connected to COMPO-  
PHONO  
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver with a  
component video cable, you can set the AV receiver so  
that composite video and S-Video sources are upcon-  
verted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.  
You can set this for each input selector by selecting the  
“- - -” option.  
NENT VIDEO IN 1.  
IN 2: Use the video component  
connected to COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO IN 2.  
IN 3: Use the video component  
connected to COMPO-  
Composite video, S-Video  
IN  
Component video  
NENT VIDEO IN 3.  
- - -: Output composite video  
and S-Video sources from  
the COMPONENT  
OUT  
Composite video, S-Video  
Component video  
VIDEO OUT.  
There are no assignments for TUNER.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
Notes:  
• For composite video and S-Video upconversion for  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, the HDMI Mon-  
itor setting must be set to No (see page 45), and the  
Component Video Input setting must be set to “- -  
-”. See page 26 for more information on video signal  
flow and upconversion.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and  
[Enter] button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select “1. Input/Output  
Assign,” and then press [Enter].  
The Input/Output Assign menu  
appears.  
2
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Changing the Input Display  
If you connect an  
-capable Onkyo MiniDisc  
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT  
or GAME/TV IN jacks, for  
must change this setting.  
to work properly, you  
This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.  
1, 2 1, 2  
iPod photo: If you’re using an iPod photo with the RI  
Dock, connect the RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks.  
Press the [Tape] or [Game/TV]  
1
input selector button so that  
“TAPE” or “GAME/TV” appears  
on the display.  
or  
Press and hold down the [Tape]  
2
or [Game/TV] input selector but-  
ton (about 3 seconds) to change  
the setting.  
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or  
or  
Dock.  
For the Tape input selector, the setting  
changes in this order:  
TAPE → MD → CDR → DOCK  
For the Game/TV input selector, the  
setting changes in this order:  
Game/TV ↔ DOCK  
Note:  
Dock can be selected for the Tape input selector or  
Game/TV input selector, but not both at the same time.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select an input selec-  
tor, and use the Left and Right  
]
Digital Input Setup  
4
If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you  
must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if  
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN2 jack,  
you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By  
default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD  
input selector, although this can be changed.  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select  
COAX 1, COAX 2, COAX 3,  
OPT 1, OPT 2, or - - - (analog).  
• An input selector that has been  
assigned to IN 1, IN 2 or IN 3 in the  
“HDMI Input Setup” (see page 46)  
can be set to HDMI here.  
Here are the default assignments.  
Input selector  
DVD  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME/TV  
AUX  
Default assignment  
COAX 1  
COAX 2  
COAX 3  
OPT 1  
• There are no assignments for  
TUNER.  
• AUX is used only for digital input  
from the front panel terminals. When  
HDMI IN 1, 2 or 3 is assigned to  
AUX in the “HDMI Input Setup” on  
page 46, IN 1, IN 2 or IN 3 can be  
selected.  
FRONT  
- - -  
OPT 2  
TAPE  
CD  
PHONO  
- - -  
When HDMI IN 1, 2 or 3 is assigned to an input selector  
in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46, the input selec-  
tor assignment on this page is automatically set to HDMI  
1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3.  
Examples:  
If you connect your DVD player to the  
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD” to  
“OPT 1.”  
If you want to listen to audio from the  
component connected to the OPTICAL  
IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input  
selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to  
“OPT 2.”  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
If you want to listen to audio from the  
component connected to the COAX-  
IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT  
input selector is selected, set “CBL/  
SAT” to “COAX 1.”  
For input selectors that you don’t want  
to assign a digital input jack, set to  
“- - - (analog).”  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
2
3
buttons to select “1. Input/Out-  
put Assign,” and then press  
[Enter].  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The Setup menu closes.  
5
The Input/Output Assign menu appears.  
1. Input/Output Assign  
1. Monitor Out  
2. HDMI Input  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Digital  
]
Input,” and then press [Enter].  
The Digital Input menu appears.  
1–4. Digital Input  
DVD  
COAX 1  
COAX 2  
COAX 3  
OPT 1  
FRONT  
- - -  
VCR/DVR  
CBL/SAT  
GAME/TV  
AUX  
TAPE  
TUNER  
CD  
PHONO  
- - -  
OPT 2  
- - -  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
TV Format Setup  
(not North American model)  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
You must specify the TV system used in your area.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select  
]
2
“6. Miscellaneous,” and then  
press [Enter].  
The Miscellaneous menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5. 12V Trigger C Setup  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. OSD Setup,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The OSD Setup menu appears.  
6–2. OSD Setup  
Immediate Display  
Monitor Type  
Display Position  
TV Format  
On  
4 : 3  
Bottom  
Auto  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “TV Format,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
[
]/[ ] buttons to select:  
Auto: Select this to automatically  
detect the TV system from  
the video input signals.  
NTSC: Select if the TV system in  
your area is NTSC.  
PAL: Select if the TV system in  
your area is PAL.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Note:  
AM Frequency Step Setup  
(Australian model)  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and  
[Enter] button.  
You must specify the AM frequency step used in your  
area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio  
presets are deleted.  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “3. Tuner,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
The Tuner menu appears.  
7–3. Tuner  
AM Frequency Step  
9 kHz  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are  
used in your area.  
]
4
5
9 kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used  
in your area.  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The Setup menu closes.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Using Audyssey MultEQ XT  
Automatic Speaker Setup  
(Audyssey MultEQ XT)  
With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the  
Audyssey MultEQ XT function can measure the number  
of speakers connected, their sizes, crossover frequencies,  
and the distance from each speaker to the listening posi-  
tion and calculate the optimal speaker settings for your  
listening environment automatically.  
1
Before using this function, connect and position all of  
your speakers.  
Measurement Positions  
To create a listening environment in which several peo-  
ple can enjoy your home theater simultaneously, Audys-  
sey MultEQ XT takes measurements at from 3 up to a  
maximum of eight positions within the listening area.  
2, 11  
3-9  
■ 1st measurement point  
This is the center position of your listening area, or  
the listening position if there’s only one listener.  
■ 2nd−8th measurement positions  
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the  
places where the other listeners will sit). You can  
measure from 3 up to a maximum of eight positions.  
The following examples show some typical home theater  
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches  
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when  
prompted.  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
TV  
Notes:  
• During the automatic speaker setup, a loud test  
sound will be emitted. If you usually listen at a  
low volume, please take care.  
• During the automatic speaker setup, please keep  
quiet. If there is too much ambient noise in the  
test environment, the setup will fail.  
• If any of your speakers is 4 ohms or more but less  
than 6, change the Speaker Impedance setting  
before running the automatic speaker setup (see  
page 44).  
• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted  
automatically when the automatic speaker setup  
starts.  
• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed  
while a pair of headphones is connected.  
• It takes about 15 minutes to complete the auto-  
matic speaker setup for three positions. Total  
measurement time varies depending on the num-  
ber of positions and speakers.  
: listening area  
: listening position  
• Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone  
during the automatic speaker setup, unless you  
want to cancel the setup.  
-
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during  
the automatic speaker setup.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Turn on the AV receiver and the  
connected TV.  
The speaker detect results  
appear.  
1
4
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
On the TV, select the input to which the  
AV receiver is connected.  
- - - - - SP Detect Result - - - - -  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
FR  
SR  
Put the speaker setup micro-  
SBR  
SW  
2
phone at measurement point 1  
(page 52), and connect it to the  
Setup Mic jack.  
Next  
Retry  
Cancel  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
“Yes” means that the speaker was  
detected. “No” means that no speaker  
was detected.  
Please place microphone at center  
of listening area at ear height.  
If you agree with the results, use  
the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select Next, and then  
press [Enter].  
The options are:  
Next:  
Push Enter  
:
Next  
Notes:  
• Make sure the microphone is hori-  
zontal.  
Proceed to the next step.  
Retry:  
Return to step 2 and try again.  
Cancel:  
• If there’s an obstacle between the  
microphone and any speaker, the  
automatic setup will not work cor-  
rectly. Set up the room as you would  
when enjoying a DVD.  
Cancel the automatic speaker setup.  
• Positioning the microphone close to  
where your ears would normally be  
will provide better results. You can  
adjust the height of the microphone  
by using a tripod or level table.  
The following screen appears.  
5
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Please place microphone at  
2nd Position at ear height.  
Press [Enter].  
The automatic speaker setup starts.  
3
Push Enter  
:
Next  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Do not unplug microphone.  
Please keep quiet.  
Place the setup microphone at  
the next position (page 52), and  
then press [Enter].  
Now Measuring. . .  
Audyssey MultEQ XT performs more  
measurements. This takes a few min-  
utes.  
A test tone is output by each speaker in  
turn, as the Audyssey MultEQ XT  
function determines which speakers are  
connected. This takes a few minutes.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Do not unplug microphone.  
Please keep quiet.  
Note:  
If any extraneous noise is picked up by  
the microphone, the automatic setup  
may not work correctly, so don’t make  
any noise.  
Now Measuring. . .  
When prompted, place the setup  
microphone at the next position,  
and repeat step 5.  
6
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First Time Setup—Continued  
After the 3rd to the 7th measure-  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select an option, and  
then press [Enter].  
]
7
ment, the following screen  
appears.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
The options are:  
Save:  
Please select “Next” , when measuring  
next position, and select “finish” ,  
when ending.  
Save the calculated settings and exit  
the automatic speaker setup.  
Review SP Config:  
Next  
finish (Calculate)  
Review the speaker configuration  
settings (see “Reviewing the  
Results” on page 56).  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select an option, and  
then press [Enter].  
Next: Select this if you want to mea-  
sure another listening posi-  
tion.  
]
Review SP Distance:  
Review the speaker distance set-  
tings (see “Reviewing the Results”  
on page 56).  
Review SP Level:  
Review the speaker level settings  
(see “Reviewing the Results” on  
page 56).  
After the 8th measurement  
has been taken, the procedure  
automatically proceeds to  
step 8.  
Cancel:  
Cancel the automatic speaker setup.  
finish (Calculate): Select this if you  
don’t want to measure any  
more listening positions and  
are ready to calculate the  
results, then go to step 8.  
If you selected “Save,” the results are  
saved, and the following screen  
appears.  
10  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
When the measurements are  
complete, the following screen  
appears.  
8
9
Saving...  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Calculating...  
Disconnect the speaker setup  
microphone.  
11  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
When the calculations are com-  
plete, the following screen  
appears.  
Please unplug microphone.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Save  
Review SP Config  
Review SP Distance  
Review SP Level  
Cancel  
Notes:  
• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the  
Equalizer Settings (page 93) will be set to “Audyssey.”  
• You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any  
point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the  
setup microphone.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Error Messages  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of  
the following error messages may appear:  
- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
No  
Yes  
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
---  
FR  
SR  
❏ Ambient noise is too high.  
SBR  
SW  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Retry  
Cancel  
Ambient noise is too high.  
The right surround back speaker has been detected  
but the left surround back speaker hasn’t.  
Retry  
Cancel  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -  
This message appears if the background noise is too  
loud and the measurements cannot be performed  
properly.  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Error  
Yes  
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
FR  
SR  
Yes  
SBR  
SW  
Yes  
Retry  
Cancel  
Remove the source of the noise and try again.  
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately  
before and start set up again.  
There is a problem with a speaker. The speaker may  
be broken or the subwoofer may be emitting sound  
that is too high.  
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.  
❏ Speaker Detect Error  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
:
:
:
:
No  
---  
---  
---  
FR  
SR  
Speaker Detect Error  
---  
SBR  
SW  
Yes  
Retry  
Cancel  
Retry  
Cancel  
The number of speakers detected on the second or  
third measurement was different to the number  
detected on the first measurement.  
One of the front speakers has not been detected.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -  
Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are con-  
nected property.  
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.  
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
FR  
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
---  
SR  
---  
SBR  
SW  
Yes  
---  
Retry  
Cancel  
❏ Writing Error!  
One of the surround speakers has not been detected.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -  
Writing Error!  
FL  
SL  
SBL  
C
:
:
:
:
Yes  
---  
:
:
:
:
Yes  
No  
Yes  
---  
FR  
SR  
---  
SBR  
SW  
Yes  
Retry  
Cancel  
Retry  
Cancel  
This message appears if saving fails.  
The surround back speakers have been detected but  
the surround speakers haven’t.  
Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3  
attempts, the AV receiver is probably malfunctioning.  
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.  
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.  
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.  
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First Time Setup—Continued  
Reviewing the Results  
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually  
In some situations, the measurements taken by the auto-  
matic speaker setup may not provide usable results. If  
running the speaker setup a second time still doesn’t pro-  
vide usable results, you’ll have to set the speaker settings  
manually (see pages 88–94).  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select the settings that  
you want to review, and then  
press [Enter].  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Notes:  
Save  
• Please note that any THX main speakers should be set  
to Small [80 Hz (THX)]. If you set up your speakers  
using the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please  
make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to  
Small with 80 Hz (THX) crossover (see page 88).  
• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of sub-  
woofers and the interaction with the room, THX rec-  
ommends setting the level and the distance of the  
subwoofer manually.  
• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may  
notice irregular results when setting the level and/or  
distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX  
recommends setting them manually.  
Review SP Config  
Review SP Distance  
Review SP Level  
Cancel  
The options are:  
Review SP Config:  
Review the speaker configuration  
settings.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Review SP Config  
Subwoofer  
Front  
Center  
Surround  
Surr Back  
Surr Back Ch  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Yes  
Full Band  
80Hz  
100Hz  
150Hz  
2ch  
Using a Powered Subwoofer  
If you’re using a powered subwoofer, because it outputs  
very low-frequency sound and its position is usually low,  
it may not be detected by the automatic speaker setup. If  
the subwoofer (SW) appears on the SP Detect Result  
screen as “No,” increase the subwoofer’s volume to the  
half-way point, set it to its highest crossover frequency,  
and then try running the automatic speaker setup again.  
Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound dis-  
torts, it may not be detected, so use an appropriate vol-  
ume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch,  
set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s instruc-  
tion manual for details.  
Review SP Distance:  
Review the speaker distance set-  
tings.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Review SP Distance  
Left  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
15.0ft  
15.0ft  
15.0ft  
7.0ft  
7.0ft  
7.0ft  
Center  
Right  
Surr Right  
Surr Back R  
Surr Back L  
Surr Left  
Subwoofer  
7.0ft  
15.0ft  
Review SP Level:  
Review the speaker level settings.  
Auto Speaker Setup  
AUDYSSEY  
Review SP Level  
Left  
Center  
Right  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
+12.0dB  
0.0dB  
-12.0dB  
+3.0dB  
+4.0dB  
-6.0dB  
-3.0dB  
0.0dB  
Surr Right  
Surr Back R  
Surr Back L  
Surr Left  
Subwoofer  
Press the [Return] button to return to  
the previous menu.  
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Basic Operations  
Selecting the Input Source  
This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).  
Multi CH  
3
Multi CH  
1
1
3
1
Remote  
controller  
Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select the input  
source.  
1
AV receiver  
Receiver  
To select the input source with the remote controller, press the  
[Receiver] button, and then use the Input Selector buttons.  
or  
Start playback on the source component.  
2
3
When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you’ll need  
to select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT.  
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.  
Remote  
controller  
To adjust the volume, use the Master Volume control, or the remote  
controller’s [VOL] button.  
AV receiver  
The volume can be set to −∞ dB, −81 dB through +17, +18 dB.  
The AV receiver is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume  
range, allowing precise adjustment.  
or  
VOL  
Select a listening mode and enjoy!  
See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 77.  
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Basic Operations—Continued  
Using the Multichannel DVD Input  
Displaying Source Information  
The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a compo-  
nent with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a  
DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an  
MPEG decoder. See page 29 for hookup information.  
You can display various information about the current  
input source as follows.  
Press the [Receiver] button, and  
then press the [Display] button  
repeatedly to cycle through the  
available information.  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Multi CH] button.  
The MULTI CH indicator appears on  
the display.  
MULTI CH indicator  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Display] button.  
Audio from the multichannel DVD  
input will now be used for the DVD  
input source.  
The following information can typically be displayed for  
input sources.  
Note:  
While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the  
Speaker Configuration settings on page 88 are ignored,  
and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the  
speakers as they are.  
Input source &  
volume  
Signal format*  
or sampling  
frequency  
Adjusting the Bass & Treble  
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,  
except when the Direct or THX listening mode is  
selected.  
Input source &  
listening mode  
*If the input signal is analog, no format information is  
displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling fre-  
quency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not  
PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is  
displayed for about three seconds, then the previously  
displayed information reappears.  
Press the [Tone] button repeat-  
1
edly to select either Bass or  
Treble.  
Use the Tone [–]/[+] buttons to  
adjust.  
2
■ Bass  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the  
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
■ Treble  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by  
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
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Press  
Using the Sleep Timer  
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn  
off automatically after a specified period.  
[Receiver]  
first  
Press the [Receiver] button, and  
then press the [Sleep] button  
repeatedly to select the required  
sleep time.  
Dimmer  
Sleep  
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
Muting  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been  
set. The specified sleep time appears on  
the display for about five seconds, then  
the previous display reappears.  
Setting the Display Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness of the display.  
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [Sleep]  
button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
Press the [Receiver] button, and  
then press the [Dimmer] button  
repeatedly to select:  
Normal, Dim, or Dimmer.  
Alternatively, you can use the AV  
receiver’s [Dimmer] button.  
To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps,  
press the [Sleep] button. Note that if you press the  
[Sleep] button while the sleep time is being displayed,  
you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.  
Using Headphones  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch  
phone plug) to the AV receiver’s Phones jack for private  
listening, as shown.  
Muting the AV receiver  
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.  
Press the [Receiver] button, and  
then press the [Muting] button.  
The output is muted and the MUTING  
indicator flashes on the display, as  
shown.  
Notes:  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
• The speakers are turned off while the headphones plug  
is inserted in the Phones jack (Zone 2 speakers are not  
turned off).  
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,  
Mono or Direct.  
To unmute the AV receiver, press the  
[Muting] button again, or adjust the  
volume.  
The Mute function is cancelled when  
the AV receiver is set to Standby.  
• Only the Stereo, Direct, and Mono listening modes  
can be used with headphones (the listening modes  
available also depend on the currently selected input  
source).  
Tip:  
You can specify how much the output is muted with the  
Muting Level setting (see page 103).  
• When the multichannel input is used, only the front  
left and right audio can be heard in the headphones.  
• To adjust the headphone level, press the [CH Sel] but-  
ton on the remote controller, and then press the  
[Level +]/[Level -] buttons. You can adjust the level  
between –12 dB and +12 dB.  
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■ Manual Tuning Mode  
Using the Tuner  
Press the [Tuning Mode] button  
so that the AUTO indicator disap-  
pears from the display.  
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets  
for quick selection.  
1
Listening to the Radio  
Press and hold the Tuning Up or  
Down [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
Press the buttons repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
Use the [Tuner] input selector  
button to select either AM or FM.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
Each time you press the [Tuner] button,  
the input source changes between AM  
and FM.  
2
The North American models change FM frequency in  
0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models  
it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM.  
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.  
Band  
Frequency  
(Actual display depends on country)  
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations  
Tuning into Radio Stations  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-  
ing the appropriate frequency.  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [D. TUN] button.  
1
1
2
■ Auto Tuning Mode  
Press the [Tuning Mode] button  
so that the AUTO indicator  
appears on the display.  
1
(Actual display depends on country.)  
The [Receiver] button flashes.  
Press the Tuning Up or Down  
Within 8 seconds, use the num-  
2
2
[
]/[ ] buttons.  
ber buttons to enter the fre-  
quency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
Note: While the [Receiver] button is  
flashing, the input source cannot be  
changed by using the remote controller.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.  
FM STEREO  
AUTO TUNED  
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A warning against reverse engineering:  
Listening to XM Satellite Radio®  
(North American Models Only)  
It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy,  
decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manip-  
ulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any  
technology incorporated in receivers compatible with  
the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the  
Important XM Radio Information  
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of  
commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news,  
talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior  
digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reg-  
gae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for  
every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the  
richest selection of music is matched by its passion  
for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute  
news, stand-up comedy, children’s programming,  
and much more. For U.S. customers, information  
about XM Satellite Radio is available online at  
www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, infor-  
mation about XM Canada is online at  
®
AMBE voice compression software included in this  
product is protected by intellectual property rights  
including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of  
Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The software is licensed  
solely for use within this product. The user of this or any  
other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly  
prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse  
engineer, hack, manipulate or disassemble the object  
code, or in any other way convert the object code into  
human-readable form.  
Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner and Home  
Dock  
www.xmradio.ca.  
To receive XM Satellite Radio, you need an XM Mini-  
Tuner and Home Dock, which includes a home antenna.  
These are sold separately. For connection information,  
refer to the instruction manual supplied with the XM  
Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.  
Note:  
Hardware and required monthly subscription sold sepa-  
rately. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activa-  
tion fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only.  
All fees and programming subject to change. Channels  
with frequent explicit language are indicated with an  
XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receiv-  
ers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (US residents) and  
1-877-GET-XMSR (Canadian residents).  
XM Mini-Tuner jack  
For a full listing of the XM commercial-free channels  
and advertising-supported channels, visit  
lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca  
(Canadian residents).  
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available  
at xmradio.com (US residents) and xmradio.ca (Cana-  
dian residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous  
United States and Canada. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio  
Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the  
property of their respective owners.  
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Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select “XM.”  
Pressing the Left and Right [ ]/[  
]
4
/ Enter  
]
buttons cycles through the following  
SAT options: None → XM → SIRIUS  
→ XM/SIRIUS  
None: Select if you’re not using  
Satellite Radio.  
XM: Select to use XM Satellite  
Radio.  
SIRIUS: Select to use SIRIUS Satel-  
lite Radio.  
XM/SIRIUS: Select to use XM Satel-  
lite Radio and SIRIUS Sat-  
ellite Radio.  
Tuner Setup  
Setting the Satellite Radio Mode  
Before you can listen to XM Satellite Radio, you must  
set the Satellite Radio mode to XM.  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
Selecting XM Satellite Radio  
Press the [Tuner] input selector  
2
3
1
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
button repeatedly to select XM.  
If “CHECK XM TUNER” appears on  
the display, make sure the XM Mini-  
Tuner is connected properly.  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio  
Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner and Home  
Dock, you are ready to subscribe to XM Satellite Radio.  
You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Radio ID.  
There are three places you can find your 8-character XM  
Radio ID:  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “3. Tuner,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
The Tuner menu appears.  
1. On the XM Mini-Tuner  
2. On the XM Mini-Tuner packaging  
3. On XM Channel 0, as explained below  
7–3. Tuner  
Satellite Radio  
None  
Use the Tuning Up and Down [ ]/  
1
[
] buttons to select RADIO ID.  
Your XM Radio ID number is dis-  
played. Write it below for reference.  
ID  
To sign up, go to:  
http://activate.xmradio.com  
2
Or call: 1-800-967-2346  
For XM Canada, go to:  
http://xmradio.ca  
Or call: 1-877-438-9677  
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Notes:  
■ Category Search Mode  
•
RADIO ID cannot be selected in Category Search mode.  
You must select Channel Search mode (see below).  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Enter] button to  
select “Category Search” mode.  
1
• The following letters are not used in XM Satellite  
Radio IDs: I, O, S, F.  
• XM Satellite Radio will transmit a special signal to  
your AV receiver to activate the full channel lineup.  
Activation normally takes between 10 and 15 minutes,  
but during busy peak periods, you may need to leave  
the AV receiver turned on for up to an hour.  
Selecting XM Radio Channels  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select a category, and  
use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select a channel in  
that category.  
]
2
There are three ways to select XM radio channels:  
• Channel Search mode: select any channel.  
• Category Search mode: select channels by category.  
• Direct tuning: enter channel number.  
]
Note:  
You cannot select Channel Search or Category Search  
mode while the Tuning Arrow  
flashing, as tuning is in progress.  
indicators are  
■ Direct Tuning  
You can select an XM radio channel directly by entering  
its number.  
Number  
buttons  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [D. TUN] button.  
1
The [Receiver] button flashes.  
D.TUN  
Receiver  
Enter  
Within 8 seconds, use the num-  
ber buttons to enter the channel  
number.  
2
The channel is selected.  
■ Channel Search Mode  
For example, to select channel #20,  
press 0, 2, 0, or 2, 0, [Enter].  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Enter] button to  
select “Channel Search” mode.  
1
Note:  
While the [Receiver] button is flashing,  
the input source cannot be changed by  
using the remote controller.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select a channel.  
]
2
Channel number  
Channel name  
You can also use the Left and Right  
]/[ ] buttons to select a category.  
[
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Selecting the Previous Channel:  
Tuning  
Preset  
/
To listen to the previously  
selected XM channel, press the  
[Return] button.  
Enter  
1
AV receiver  
Remote  
controller  
Return  
Display  
Memory  
Tuning Mode  
Displaying XM Radio Information  
Press the [Display] button  
repeatedly to cycle through the  
available information.  
1
CH +/–  
Display  
AV receiver  
Return  
Remote  
controller  
The following information can be displayed:  
Selecting XM Channels from the Front Panel:  
Press the [Tuning Mode] button  
to select “Channel Search” or  
“Category Search” mode.  
Channel name  
1
2
3
Channel number  
& preset number  
Press [Enter] repeatedly to select  
a category.  
Category  
Artist  
Use the Tuning Up and Down  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select a chan-  
Song title  
Listening mode  
nel.  
In Channel Search mode, you can  
select any channel.  
In Category Search mode, you can only  
select channels from the currently  
selected category.  
Note:  
If the category, artist, or song title is not available, “- - -”  
will be displayed instead.  
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Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Satellite  
]
Tuning / Enter  
3
Radio,” and then press [Enter].  
The Satellite Radio menu appears.  
4-4. Satellite Radio  
XM Antenna Aiming  
Setup  
Satellite  
Terrestrial  
Positioning the XM Mini-Tuner System  
You can check the signal strength of the XM radio signal  
and adjust the position of the XM Mini-Tuner System  
accordingly.  
Adjust the position of the XM  
Mini-Tuner Antenna so that the  
SAT/TER signal strength bar is as  
long as possible.  
The best signal is achieved when the  
antenna is pointing to the southern sky  
through an unobstructed window.  
Terrestrial (TER) signals are only avail-  
able in certain areas.  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
So long as the signal strength is good,  
you can enjoy XM Radio by using  
either satellite or terrestrial reception.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
]
2
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
The Source Setup menu appears.  
Notes:  
• The XM information is only displayed when the Sat-  
ellite Radio mode is set to XM or XM/SIRIUS (see  
page 62).  
4. Source Setup  
TUNER  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
4. Satellite Radio  
• If you’re using both XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio and the Satellite mode is set to XM/  
SIRIUS (see page 62), signal strength meters for both  
systems appear on the same screen.  
Note:  
If the Satellite Radio mode is set to  
None (see page 62), the “4. Satellite  
Radio” item is not available.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
nected and you see this message, turn off the AV  
receiver, make sure the XM Mini-Tuner is properly  
seated in the Mini-Tuner Dock, and then turn the AV  
receiver back on again. If the message reappears,  
contact XM Listener Care and explain the issue that  
you’re experiencing and the corrective actions  
you’ve tried.  
XM Radio Messages  
The following messages may appear while using XM  
radio.  
❑ CHECK ANTENNA  
❑ CHECK XM TUNER  
The XM antenna is not properly connected to the  
Mini-Tuner Dock. Check the connection. Check the  
antenna cable for damage.  
The AV receiver is having difficulty communicating  
with the XM Mini-Tuner module. Make sure the XM  
Mini-Tuner is properly seated in the Mini-Tuner  
Dock. And make sure the Mini-Tuner Dock cable is  
properly connected to the AV receiver and is not  
damaged. If the issue persists, contact XM Listener  
Care. Have the AV receiver’s model name ready  
beforehand, and explain the issue that you’re experi-  
encing and the corrective actions you’ve tried.  
❑ UPDATING  
XM is updating your Mini-Tuner with the latest  
encryption code. Simply wait a few seconds until the  
update is done. Alternatively, you may be attempting  
to tune to a channel that is blocked or that you cannot  
receive with your subscription package. To receive  
that channel, contact XM Satellite Radio.  
❑ Unavailable Channel  
❑ NO SIGNAL  
You may be attempting to select a channel that is  
unavailable or has changed to a different channel  
number. Check xmradio.com for the latest channel  
listing.  
The XM Mini-Tuner can not receive the satellite sig-  
nal. Check the XM antenna for obstructions to the  
southern sky. Check the antenna positioning with the  
Antenna Aiming feature. (see page 65)  
❑ LOADING  
XM Listener Care phone number:  
The AV receiver is tuning or decoding audio or text  
data. Please wait. If this occurs often, check the XM  
antenna position with the Antenna Aiming feature.  
(see page 65)  
US:  
1-800-967-2346  
Canada: 1-877-438-9677  
❑ OFF AIR  
The XM channel you selected is not currently broad-  
casting. Select another channel.  
❑ UPGRADE XM TUNER  
The connected XM CNP-1000 is incompatible. The  
AV receiver features advanced technology that is  
designed for use with the XM Mini-Tuner. Contact  
XM Listener Care and ask about upgrading your XM  
CNP-1000 to an XM Mini-Tuner. Have the AV  
receiver’s model name and CNP-1000 XM ID num-  
ber ready beforehand, and explain that the AV  
receiver is displaying the message “Upgrade XM  
Tuner.” If you already have an XM Mini-Tuner con-  
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Setting Up the SiriusConnect™ Home  
Tuner  
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio®  
(North American Models Only)  
The optional SiriusConnect Home tuner kit includes  
everything for easy home installation, including the Sir-  
iusConnect receiver, indoor/outdoor antenna with 21-  
foot cable, 8-pin mini DIN connector cable, and an AC  
power adapter. See the SiriusConnect Home tuner’s  
instructions for more information.  
Use the 8-pin mini DIN connector cable to connect the  
SiriusConnect receiver to the SIRIUS jack on the rear of  
the AV receiver.  
Important SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information  
SIRIUS is available in the US for subscribers with  
addresses in the continental US and is available in  
Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address. To  
Get SIRIUS Satellite Radio a subscription and  
compatible tuner and antenna are required and sold  
separately. Visit sirius.com for the most complete  
and up-to-date channel lineup and information.  
“SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo and related  
marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.  
Indoor/outdoor antenna  
with 21 foot cable  
SiriusConnect  
AC power  
Note:  
receiver  
Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold  
separately. Installation costs and other fees and taxes,  
including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscrip-  
tion fee is consumer only. All fees and programming  
subject to change.  
8-pin mini DIN  
connector cable  
SIRIUS  
jack  
What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?  
Simply The Best Radio on Radio™ with all your favorite  
entertainment including 100% commercial-free music,  
plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and com-  
edy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more  
for your car, home or office. For more information visit  
sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca  
AV receiver  
A warning against reverse engineering:  
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse  
engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in  
receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
system.  
To use the included antenna indoors, you must place it at  
a north-, west-, or east-facing window, depending on  
where you live. If this isn’t possible, you’ll need to  
install it outside, away from any overhead obstructions.  
“SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog  
logo are registered trademarks of  
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.  
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Positioning the Antenna  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
2
3
4
For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be  
positioned correctly. Use the following map to determine  
which area you are in and position the antenna accord-  
ingly.  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
SKY  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
NORTH  
1
4
5
WEST  
EAST  
3
2
HORIZON  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “3. Tuner,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
SOUTH  
Area 1: Point the antenna toward the sky in the east,  
northeast, or southeast, either through a window or out-  
side.  
Area 2: Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or  
northeast, either through a window or outside.  
Area 3: Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or  
northwest, either through a window or outside.  
Area 4: Point the antenna toward the sky in the west,  
northwest, or southwest, either through a window or  
outside.  
The Tuner menu appears.  
7–3. Tuner  
Satellite Radio  
None  
Area 5: Put the antenna outside and point it straight up.  
The antenna cannot be used indoors.  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select “SIRIUS,”  
Pressing the Left and Right [ ]/[  
]
]
buttons cycles through the following  
SAT options: None → XM → SIRIUS  
→ XM/SIRIUS  
/ Enter  
None: Select if you’re not using  
satellite radio.  
XM: Select to use XM satellite  
radio.  
SIRIUS: Select to use SIRIUS Satel-  
lite Radio.  
Tuner Setup  
XM/SIRIUS:Select to use XM Satel-  
lite Radio and SIRIUS Sat-  
ellite Radio.  
Setting the Satellite Radio Mode  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Selecting SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
Selecting SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels  
There are three ways to select SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
channels:  
• Channel Search mode: select any channel.  
Press the [Tuner] input selector  
button repeatedly to select  
“SIRIUS.”  
If “CHECK SR TUNER” appears on  
the display, make sure the SiriusCon-  
nect receiver is connected properly. If  
“ANTENNA ERROR” appears, make  
sure the antenna is connected properly.  
1
• Category Search mode: select channels by category.  
• Direct tuning: enter channel number.  
Number  
buttons  
Signing Up for SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
D.TUN  
Before you can use SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you must  
first sign up for an account. You’ll need a major credit  
card and your SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID, which you can  
get from the AV receiver, as explained below, or from the  
SiriusConnect Home tuner package.  
Receiver  
Enter  
Use the Tuning Up and Down [ ]/  
1
[
] buttons to select channel 0.  
Your SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID num-  
ber is displayed. Write it below.  
■ Channel Search Mode  
ID  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [Enter] button to  
select “Channel Search” mode.  
1
To sign up, go to:  
http://activate.siriusradio.com  
2
Or call: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474)  
Note:  
Another way to check your ID is to press the [Setup] but-  
ton. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
“4. Source Setup,” and then press [Enter]. Use the Up  
and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. SAT Radio,”  
and then press [Enter]. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “SiriusID,” and then press [Enter].  
Press the [Setup] button when you’ve finished.  
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select a channel.  
]
2
Channel number  
Channel name  
You can also use the Left and Right  
]/[ ] buttons to select a category.  
[
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
■ Category Search Mode  
Tuning  
Preset  
/
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
Enter  
1
lowed by the [Enter] button to  
select “Category Search” mode.  
Return  
Display  
Memory  
Tuning Mode  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select a category, and  
use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
2
]
buttons to select a channel in  
that category.  
Number  
buttons  
D.TUN  
■ Direct Tuning  
You can select a SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel directly  
by entering its number.  
Press the [Receiver] button, fol-  
lowed by the [D. TUN] button.  
1
The [Receiver] button flashes.  
Enter  
CH +/–  
Setup  
Return  
Selecting SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels from the  
Front Panel:  
Within 8 seconds, use the num-  
ber buttons to enter the channel  
number.  
Press the [Tuning Mode] button  
to select “Channel Search” or  
“Category Search” mode.  
2
1
The channel is selected.  
For example, to select channel #20,  
press 0, 2, 0, or 2, 0, [Enter].  
Press [Enter] repeatedly to select  
a category.  
2
Note:  
While the [Receiver] button is flashing,  
the input source cannot be changed by  
using the remote controller.  
Use the Tuning Up and Down [ ]/  
3
Notes:  
[
] buttons to select a channel.  
• If you select an unavailable channel, “INVALID  
CHANNEL” appears on the display.  
In Channel Search mode, you can  
select any channel.  
In Category Search mode, you can only  
select channels from the currently  
selected category.  
• If you select a channel that you are not subscribed to,  
“CALL SIRIUS” appears on the display.  
• If you select a channel that is locked, you’ll need to  
enter your 4-digit PIN number to listen to that channel.  
See “Parental Lock” on page 71 for more information.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Selecting the Previous Channel:  
Parental Lock  
You can lock out channels that you do not want to  
receive.  
To listen to the previously  
selected SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
channel, press the [Return] but-  
ton.  
1
AV receiver  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
1
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
Remote  
controller  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Remote  
controller  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
]
2
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
The Source Setup menu appears.  
4. Source Setup  
TUNER  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
4. Satellite Radio  
5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Note:  
If the Satellite Radio mode is set to  
None or XM (see page 68), the “5. SIR-  
IUS Parental Lock” item is not avail-  
able.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “5. SIRIUS  
]
3
Parental Lock,” and then press  
[Enter].  
The Enter Code screen appears.  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Enter Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
“Enter : <0>” appears on the display.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Press the [D. TUN] button, and  
then use the number buttons to  
enter the PIN number.  
Press the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Locked,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
4
7
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Parental Lock  
Or  
Channel  
50 ch  
Status  
Locked  
Hot Jamz  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select the number, and  
then press [Enter]. Repeat this  
for each digit in the PIN number.  
If you enter the wrong PIN number,  
“Wrong Code!” appears on the display.  
You’ll be returned to step 3, and will  
need to start again.  
: CHANNEL  
: STATUS  
ENT  
RET  
: SAVE  
: RETURN  
An asterisk appears next to the name, as  
shown below.  
The SIRIUS Parental Lock menu  
appears.  
Asterisk  
Press the [Enter] button.  
The message “Locked” will appear on  
the display.  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Edit Code  
Parental Lock  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
8
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Parental  
Lock,” and then press [Enter].  
]
5
6
To unlock a previously locked channel, select the  
locked channel (see step 6), press the Left and Right  
The Parental Lock menu appears.  
[
]/[ ] buttons so that the asterisk disappears (see step  
7), and then press [Enter]. The message “Unlocked” will  
appear on the display.  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Parental Lock  
Channel  
0 ch  
Status  
- - -  
: CHANNEL  
: STATUS  
ENT  
RET  
: SAVE  
: RETURN  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select the channel that  
you want to lock out, for exam-  
ple:  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Changing the PIN Number  
Press the [D. TUN] button, and  
then use the number buttons to  
enter the PIN number.  
If you enter the wrong PIN number,  
“Wrong Code!” appears on the display.  
You’ll be returned to step 3, and will  
need to start again.  
4
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
Remote  
controller  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
The SIRIUS Parental Lock menu  
appears.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
]
2
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
Edit Code  
Parental Lock  
The Source Setup menu appears.  
4. Source Setup  
TUNER  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
4. Satellite Radio  
5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Edit Code,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
5
6
Note:  
The New Code screen appears.  
If the Satellite Radio mode is set to  
None or XM (see page 68), the “5. SIR-  
IUS Parental Lock” item is not avail-  
able.  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Edit Code  
New Code  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “5. SIRIUS  
]
3
“New : <0>” appears on the display.  
Parental Lock,” and then press  
[Enter].  
The Enter Code screen appears.  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Press the [D. TUN] button, and  
then use the number buttons to  
enter the new PIN number.  
The Confirm screen appears.  
Enter Code  
4-5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Edit Code  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Confirm  
“Enter : <0>” appears on the display.  
“Confirm : <0>” appears on the dis-  
play.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Note:  
Enter the new PIN number again.  
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• If the category, artist/composer, or song title is not  
available, “- - -” will be displayed instead.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Display] button.  
If you enter the wrong PIN number,  
“Wrong Code!” appears on the display.  
You’ll be returned to step 4, and will  
need to start again.  
Positioning the SiriusConnect Home  
antenna  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
8
You can check the strength of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
signal and adjust the position of the SiriusConnect Home  
antenna accordingly.  
Tuning / Enter  
Displaying SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
Information  
Setup  
Display  
On the AV receiver, press the  
[Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Press the [Display] button  
repeatedly to cycle through the  
available information.  
1
Remote  
controller  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
]
2
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
The Source Setup menu appears.  
4. Source Setup  
TUNER  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
The following information can be displayed:  
3. Name Edit  
4. Satellite Radio  
5. SIRIUS Parental Lock  
Channel name  
Channel number  
& preset number  
Note:  
If the Satellite Radio mode is set to  
None (see page 68), the “4. Satellite  
Radio” item is not available.  
Category  
Artist/composer  
Song title  
Listening mode  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Messages  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Satellite  
Radio,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
The following messages may appear while using SIR-  
IUS Satellite Radio.  
The Satellite Radio menu appears.  
❑ ACQUIRING  
4-4. Satellite Radio  
SIRIUS Antenna Aiming  
The SiriusConnect receiver is acquiring the signal or  
no signal is present. Make sure the SiriusConnect  
Home tuner is connected properly and that there are  
no obstacles close by.  
Satellite  
SIRIUS ID  
Terrestrial  
- - - - - - - - - - - -  
❑ ANTENNA ERROR  
Adjust the position of the Sirius-  
Connect Home antenna so that  
the SAT/TER signal strength bar  
is as long as possible.  
Make sure the SiriusConnect Home tuner is con-  
nected properly.  
Terrestrial (TER) signals are only avail-  
able in certain areas.  
❑ SUB UPDATED  
So long as the signal strength is good,  
you can enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio  
by using either satellite or terrestrial  
reception.  
Displayed while your subscription is being updated.  
No operations can be performed until this message  
has cleared.  
Notes:  
❑ UPDATING XXX%  
• The SIRIUS information on the Satellite Radio screen  
is only displayed when the Satellite Radio mode is set  
to SIRIUS or XM/SIRIUS (see page 68).  
Displayed while the channel map is being updated.  
Wait until the updating is complete.  
• If you’re using both XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS  
Satellite Radio and the Satellite mode is set to XM/  
SIRIUS (see page 68), signal strength meters for both  
systems appear on the same screen.  
❑ UPDATING  
Displayed while the SiriusConnect receiver’s firm-  
ware is being updated.  
❑ INVALID CHANNEL  
Displayed if you select an unavailable channel.  
❑ CALL SIRIUS  
Displayed when you select a channel to which you  
are not subscribed. Call SIRIUS if you want to sub-  
scribe.  
❑ CHECK SR TUNER  
Displayed if the SiriusConnect receiver is not con-  
nected. Make sure the SiriusConnect receiver is con-  
nected properly, and make sure its AC adapter is  
plugged in.  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
Selecting Presets  
Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS  
Stations  
Preset  
3
2, 4  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS radio stations as presets.  
Tune into the AM, FM, XM, and  
SIRIUS station that you want to  
store as a preset.  
CH +/-  
1
Press the [Memory] button.  
The preset number flashes.  
2
To select a preset, use the Preset  
]/[ ] buttons, or the remote  
controller’s CH [+/–] button.  
[
While the preset number is flash-  
3
ing (about 8 seconds), use the  
Preset [ ]/[ ] buttons to select  
a preset from 1 through 40.  
+
-
Press the [Memory] button again  
4
Deleting Presets  
to store the station or channel.  
The station or channel is stored and the  
preset number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS  
radio stations.  
2
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
See the previous section.  
1
2
While holding down the [Mem-  
ory] button, press the  
[Tuning Mode] button.  
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
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Using the Listening Modes  
Selecting with the Remote Controller  
Selecting Listening Modes  
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 82 for  
detailed information about the listening modes.  
Surround  
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes  
can only be selected if your DVD player is  
connected to the AV receiver with a digital  
audio connection (coaxial or optical).  
• Listening mode availability depends on the  
format of the current input signal.  
/
Stereo  
All ST  
Direct  
THX  
Selecting on the AV receiver  
■ [Stereo] button  
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.  
Stereo  
■ [Surround] button  
This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen-  
ing modes and the Neural THX Surround listening  
mode.  
■ Listening Mode [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all  
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-  
rent input source.  
Listening Mode  
■ [Direct] button  
This button selects the Direct listening mode.  
■ [Stereo] button  
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.  
■ [THX] button  
This button selects the THX listening modes.  
■ Listening Mode [ ]/[ ] buttons  
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all  
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-  
rent input source.  
■ [All ST] button  
This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening  
mode.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format  
Analog and PCM Sources  
✔: Can be selected.  
PCM  
Multi  
Multichannel PCM  
32–96 kHz  
*/2  
*1  
Source format  
channel  
analog  
176.4/192 kHz  
32–96  
kHz  
176.4/  
192kHz*1  
except */2  
2ch 1/0, 1+1 Multichannel  
2ch  
Media  
CD, TV, radio,  
DVD  
DVD DVD  
Button  
Listening Mode  
[Direct] Direct  
[Stereo] Stereo  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Multichannel  
✔
Dolby D  
Dolby D Plus  
DTS, DTS 96/24  
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix  
DTS-HD High Resolution  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Dolby TrueHD  
DSD  
Dolby PLII Movie/  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2  
Dolby PLII Music/  
Dolby PLIIx Music*2  
Dolby PLII Game/  
Dolby PLIIx Game*2  
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX  
Neo:6  
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neural THX 5.1  
Neural THX 7.1  
✔
✔
*3  
✔
THX Cinema  
Dolby PLII/  
Dolby PLIIx THX*3  
✔*2  
✔*3  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 THX*3  
Dolby PLII THX Games  
Mode  
[THX]  
Neo:6 THX Games Mode  
THX Surround EX  
THX Select2 Cinema  
THX Music Mode  
THX Games Mode  
Mono  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono Movie  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D  
*3  
✔
*1. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI.  
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*3. Available only when using surround speakers.  
*4. For T-D, Mono Movie, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, and TV Logic, PCM of 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
and 48 kHz respectively.  
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
DSD, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources  
✔: Can be selected.  
*1  
Dolby D  
Multichannel  
Dolby Digital Plus  
DSD  
Multichannel  
Multichannel  
Source format  
2ch 1/0, 1+1  
2ch 1/0, 1+1  
except  
*/2  
except  
*/2  
3/2  
2ch  
SACD  
*/2  
*/2  
Media  
DVD, DTV, etc.  
Blu-ray, HD DVD  
Button  
[Direct] Direct  
[Stereo] Stereo  
Multichannel  
Listening Mode  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Dolby D  
✔
✔
*2  
Dolby D Plus  
DTS, DTS 96/24  
✔*2  
✔
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix  
DTS-HD High Resolution  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Dolby TrueHD  
DSD  
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3  
Dolby PLII Music/  
Dolby PLIIx Music*3  
Dolby PLII Game/  
Dolby PLIIx Game*3  
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX  
Neo:6  
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neural THX 5.1  
Neural THX 7.1  
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4  
✔
✔
THX Cinema  
Dolby PLII/  
Dolby PLIIx THX  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 THX  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Dolby PLII THX Games Mode  
Neo:6 THX Games Mode  
THX Surround EX  
THX Select2 Cinema  
THX Music Mode  
THX Games Mode  
Mono  
[THX]  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono Movie  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D  
*4  
✔
✔
*1. DSD sources are converted and handled as PCM.  
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used.  
*3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.  
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
TrueHD and DTS Sources  
✔: Can be selected.  
*1  
DTS, DTS96/24  
Multichannel  
TrueHD  
DTS-ES  
Discrete/  
Matrix  
Multichannel  
Source format  
2ch  
1/0, 1+1  
2ch  
1/0  
except */  
2
except */  
2
*/2  
*/2  
Media  
Blu-ray, HD DVD  
DVD, CD, etc.  
Button  
[Direct] Direct  
[Stereo] Stereo  
Multichannel  
Listening Mode  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Dolby D  
Dolby D Plus  
DTS, DTS 96/24  
✔
✔
*2  
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix  
✔
DTS-HD High Resolution  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
TrueHD  
✔
✔
✔
✔
DSD  
Dolby PLII Movie/  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3  
Dolby PLII Music/  
Dolby PLIIx Music*3  
Dolby PLII Game/  
Dolby PLIIx Game*3  
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX  
Neo:6  
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema  
Neo:6 Music  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neural THX 5.1  
Neural THX 7.1  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4  
✔
THX Cinema  
Dolby PLII/  
Dolby PLIIx THX  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 THX  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Dolby PLII THX Games Mode  
Neo:6 THX Games Mode  
THX Surround EX  
THX Select2 Cinema  
THX Music Mode  
THX Games Mode  
Mono  
[THX]  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono Movie  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
*4  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1. For 96 kHz TrueHD sources, only the Tone audio adjust function is available. 192 kHz TrueHD sources are not supported.  
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used.  
*3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.  
*5. For T-D, Mono Movie, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, and TV Logic, DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS.  
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
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DTS-HD Sources  
✔: Can be selected.  
*1  
DTS-HD High Resolution  
Multichannel  
except */2 */2  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Multichannel  
Source format  
2ch  
1/0  
2ch  
1/0  
except */2  
*/2  
Media  
Blu-ray, HD DVD  
Blu-ray, HD DVD  
Button  
Listening Mode  
[Direct] Direct  
[Stereo] Stereo  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Multichannel  
Dolby D  
Dolby D Plus  
DTS, DTS 96/24  
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix  
DTS-HD High Resolution  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
TrueHD  
✔
✔
✔
✔
DSD  
Dolby PLII Movie/  
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
*3  
*3  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2  
Dolby PLII Music/  
Dolby PLIIx Music*2  
*3  
*3  
*3  
Dolby PLII Game/  
Dolby PLIIx Game*2  
*3  
*3  
Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX  
Neo:6  
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3  
*3  
Neo:6 Cinema  
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Music  
✔
✔
✔
Neural THX 5.1  
Neural THX 7.1  
THX Cinema*2  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Dolby PLII/  
Dolby PLIIx THX  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 THX  
Dolby PLII THX Games  
Mode  
[THX]  
Neo:6 THX Games Mode  
THX Surround EX  
THX Select2 Cinema  
THX Music Mode  
THX Games Mode  
Mono  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3  
*3  
*3  
*3  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono Movie  
Orchestra  
Unplugged  
Studio-Mix  
TV Logic  
All Ch Stereo  
Full Mono  
T-D  
*4  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1. For 96 kHz DTS-HD Master Audio sources, only the Tone audio adjust function is available. 192 kHz DTS-HD Master Audio sources are processed  
at 96 kHz.  
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.  
*3. Depending on the source (e.g., 96 kHz sources), processing may be performed after DTS decoding.  
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.  
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Dolby TrueHD  
About the Listening Modes  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-  
mats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete  
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-chan-  
nels with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your  
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with  
high fidelity and stunning surround sound.  
Direct  
In this mode, audio from the input source is output  
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel-  
ity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are  
output as they are.  
For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see  
page 80.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel play-  
back.  
Stereo  
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and  
subwoofer.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie  
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode  
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.  
Mono  
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono  
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language  
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of  
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other  
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke  
DVDs.  
DTS  
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to  
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for high-  
fidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that  
bear the DTS logo.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
DTS 96/24  
Dolby Pro Logic II  
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is  
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and  
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with  
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for  
7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and  
seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops  
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games  
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and  
vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back  
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx.  
DTS-ES Discrete  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks,  
which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/  
7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio  
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree  
sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the  
surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-  
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete  
soundtrack.  
•
Dolby PLIIx Movie  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).  
•
Dolby PLIIx Music  
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround  
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,  
TV, VHS, DVD).  
•
Dolby PLIIx Game  
Use this mode with video games, especially those  
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.  
Dolby Digital  
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital  
logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most  
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you  
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a  
movie theater or concert hall.  
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX  
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX  
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround  
back channel. The additional channel adds an extra  
dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound  
experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-  
tichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1  
channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.  
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DTS-ES Matrix  
DSD  
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,  
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-  
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix  
soundtrack.  
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format  
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).  
This mode can be used with SACDs that feature multi-  
channel audio.  
THX  
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent stan-  
dards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie the-  
aters and home theaters just as the director intended.  
DTS Neo:6  
This mode expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-chan-  
nel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of  
matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing  
a very natural and seamless surround sound experience  
that fully envelops the listener.  
•
THX Cinema  
This mode is for watching movies, which are typi-  
cally recorded and edited on the assumption that they  
will be played in a sizable place like a movie theater.  
•
Neo:6 Cinema  
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD,  
VHS).  
It carefully optimizes the tonal and spatial character-  
istics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the  
smaller home-theater environment. It can be used  
with 2-channel sources processed with other formats,  
and multichannel sources. Surround back speaker  
output depends on the source material and the  
selected listening mode.  
•
Neo:6 Music  
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,  
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).  
5.1-channel source + Neo:6  
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for  
6.1/7.1-channel playback.  
•
THX Select2 Cinema  
This mode expands Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-  
channel sources for 7.1-channel playback. It does this  
by analyzing the composition of the surround source,  
optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to pro-  
duce the surround back channel output.  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video  
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest mul-  
tichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1  
channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.  
This is a new and improved mode especially for home  
theater use.  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage  
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc for-  
mats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete chan-  
nels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels  
with 192 kHz sampling rate.  
•
•
THX Music Mode  
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands  
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.  
THX Games Mode  
For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see  
page 81.  
This mode is designed for use with video games. It  
can expand 2-channel and 5.1-channel sources for  
6.1/7.1-channel playback.  
Neural THX 5.1/7.1  
Neural-THX Surround employs psychoacoustic fre-  
quency domain processing, which allows delivery of a  
more detailed sound stage, with superior channel separa-  
tion and localization of audio elements. The Neural THX  
5.1 and Neural THX 7.1 modes can expand any 2-chan-  
nel stereo source for 5.1- or 7.1-channel playback,  
respectively. Use them with CD, radio, cassette, TV,  
VHS, DVD, and other 2-channel stereo sources, includ-  
ing video games. Neural-THX Surround can also be  
used by broadcasters to encode and transmit surround-  
sound content over a stereo signal, which listeners can  
enjoy as either surround sound or normal stereo. XM  
Satellite Radio, for example, is using Neural-THX Sur-  
round on select channels, which the AV receiver can  
expand from 5.1 channels to 7.1 channels.  
•
THX Surround EX  
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-  
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby Dig-  
ital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known as  
Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint development  
between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.  
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued  
Onkyo Original DSP Modes  
Mono Movie  
This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono  
sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is,  
while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other  
speakers, giving presence to even mono material.  
Orchestra  
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode  
emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the  
stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of  
a large hall.  
Unplugged  
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this  
mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the  
impression of being right in front of the stage.  
Studio-Mix  
Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this  
mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acous-  
tic image, like being at a club or rock concert.  
TV Logic  
This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows pro-  
duced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire  
sound, and clarity to voices.  
All Ch Stereo  
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire lis-  
tening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,  
and surround back speakers.  
Full Mono  
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in  
mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of  
where you are within the listening room.  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)  
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround  
sound even with only two or three speakers. This works  
by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and  
right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too  
much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode  
in an environment with little or no natural reverb.  
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Recording  
This section explains how to record the selected input  
source to a component with recording capability, and  
how to record audio and video from different sources.  
Recording Separate AV Sources  
Here you can record audio and video from completely  
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto  
your video recordings. This function takes advantage of  
the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e.,  
TAPE, TUNER, CD or PHONO) is selected, the video  
input source remains unchanged.  
Notes:  
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot  
be recorded.  
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.  
• You cannot record from the DVD analog multichannel  
input.  
In the following example, audio from the CD player con-  
nected to the CD IN, and video from the camcorder con-  
nected to the AUX Input Video jack are recorded by the  
VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.  
• Various restrictions apply to digital recording. Refer  
to the manuals supplied with your digital recording  
equipment for more details.  
Camcorder  
• Digital input signals are output by only the digital out-  
puts, and analog input signals are output by only the  
analog outputs. There is no internal conversion from  
digital to analog or vice versa.  
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t  
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.  
video signal  
audio signal  
AV Recording  
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cas-  
sette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack.  
Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g.,  
VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the to VCR/DVR  
OUT jack. See pages 25 to 41 for hookup information.  
Use the input selector buttons to  
select the source that you want  
to record.  
1
You can watch the source while record-  
ing. The AV receiver’s Master Volume  
control has no effect on recording.  
CD player  
VCR  
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for  
playback.  
1
On your recorder, start record-  
2
ing.  
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
2
3
4
On the source component, start  
playback.  
If you select another input source dur-  
ing recording, that input source will be  
recorded.  
3
Press the [AUX] input selector button.  
Press the [CD] input selector button.  
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but  
leaves the camcorder as the video source.  
Start recording on the VCR and start play-  
back on the camcorder and CD player.  
The video from the camcorder and the audio from  
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.  
5
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Advanced Operations  
Receiver  
Using the Re-EQ Function  
With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a  
soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh,  
making it more suitable for home theater viewing.  
This function can be used with the following listening  
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro  
Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS,  
DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cin-  
ema, THX Surround EX, THX Select2 Cinema, and  
Multichannel.  
Press the [Receiver] Remote  
Mode button, followed by the [Re-  
EQ] button.  
Press the [Re-EQ] button again to turn  
off the Re-EQ function.  
CH Sel  
L Night  
Level –/+  
Re-EQ  
Using the Late Night Function  
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and  
Dolby TrueHD only)  
Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels  
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the  
dynamic range of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and  
Dolby TrueHD material so that you can still hear quiet  
parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal  
for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to  
disturb anyone.  
You can adjust the level of individual speakers during  
playback. These adjustments are temporary and will be  
cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.  
Press the [Receiver] button, use  
the [CH Sel] button to select each  
speaker, and use the [Level–] and  
[Level+] buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
Speakers are selected in the following  
order: Front Left → Center → Front  
Right → Surr Right → Surr Back  
Right → Surr Back Left → Surr Left  
→ Subwoofer.  
Press the [Receiver] button, and  
then press the [L Night] button  
repeatedly to select:  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus:  
Off: Late Night function off  
(default).  
Low: Small reduction in dynamic  
range.  
You can adjust the volume of each  
speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB  
(–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer)  
in 1 dB steps.  
High: Big reduction in dynamic  
range.  
Dolby TrueHD:  
Auto: The Late Night function is set  
to On or Off automatically  
(default).  
The name of the currently selected  
speaker and its volume appear on the  
display, as shown.  
Off: Late Night function off.  
On: Late Night function on.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
• Depending on the design of the contents, there are  
some materials that will show no effect even when the  
Late Night mode is operating.  
• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is  
muted.  
• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker  
Configuration cannot be adjusted.  
• The Late Night function resets to the default when the  
AV receiver is set to Standby.  
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Advanced Setup  
About the Onscreen Setup Menus  
The onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s  
settings.  
Submenus  
Submenus  
p. 45 p. 49  
1. Input/Output Assign  
p. 98  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
1. Monitor Out  
1. DVD  
2. HDMI Input  
2. VCR/DVR  
3. CBL/SAT  
4. GAME/TV  
5. AUX  
3. Component Video Input  
4. Digital Input  
6. TAPE  
7. TUNER  
8. CD  
9. PHONO  
p. 88 p. 94  
p. 44  
p. 103  
p. 114  
p. 104  
6. Miscellaneous  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5 . 12V Trigger C Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Main menu  
Menu  
1. Input/Output Assign  
2. Speaker Setup  
3. Audio Adjust  
4. Source Setup  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
6. Miscellaneous  
7. Hardware Setup  
8. Lock Setup  
p. 96 p. 97  
p. 105  
p. 110  
p. 51  
p. 95  
3. Audio Adjust  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Tone Control  
2. Multiplex/Mono  
3. PLIIx/Neo:6  
4. Dolby EX  
5. Theater-Dimensional  
6. LFE Level  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
p. 105  
p. 107  
p. 106  
p. 99  
p. 100  
4. Source Setup  
DVD  
1. IntelliVolume  
p. 107  
8. Lock Setup  
Lock  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
Unlocked  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Speaker Setup  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
2
Some of the settings in this section are set automatically  
by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
Here you can check the settings made by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is  
useful if you change one of the connected speakers after  
using the Automatic Speaker Setup function.  
Note:  
The Speaker Setup cannot be carried out while head-  
phones are connected to the AV receiver.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
]
Speaker Settings  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
See “Speaker Settings” on page 44.  
2. Speaker Setup  
Speaker Configuration  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are  
connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker.  
The following crossover frequencies can be specified:  
Full Band, 40 Hz, 45 Hz, 50 Hz, 55 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz,  
80 Hz (THX), 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 110 Hz, 120 Hz,  
130 Hz,150 Hz, or 200 Hz.  
Specify Full Band for speakers that can output low-fre-  
quency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers  
with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify  
a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover fre-  
quency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the  
speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine  
the optimum crossover frequencies.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Config,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The Speaker Config menu appears.  
2–2. Speaker Config  
Subwoofer  
Front  
Center  
Surround  
Surr Back  
Surr Back Ch  
LPF of LFE  
Double Bass  
Yes  
2ch  
80Hz  
80Hz  
80Hz  
80Hz  
80Hz  
Off  
Please note that any THX main speakers should be set to  
Small [80 Hz (THX)]. If you set up your speakers using  
the Automatic Speaker Setup function, please make sure  
manually that any THX speakers are set to Small with  
80 Hz (THX) crossover.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Subwoofer,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
[
]/[ ] buttons to select:  
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-  
nected.  
No: Select if no subwoofer is con-  
nected.  
1
2-11  
2, 3  
1, 12  
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Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Surr Back Ch,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
9
5
buttons to select “Front,” and  
then use the Left and Right [ ]/  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select:  
1ch: Select if one surround back  
speaker is connected.  
[
] buttons to select a crossover  
frequency.  
Note:  
If the Subwoofer setting in step 4 is set  
to No, this setting is fixed at Full Band.  
2ch: Select if two (left and right)  
surround back speakers are  
connected.  
Note:  
If the Surr Back Setting in step 8 is set  
to None, this setting cannot be selected.  
Continue with step 10 below.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Center,” and  
then use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
6
7
8
Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel  
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
[
] buttons to select a crossover  
frequency.  
If no center speaker is connected, select  
None.  
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of  
the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can be  
used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to  
sources that use the LFE channel.  
*If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select 80 Hz  
(THX).  
Note:  
If the Front setting in step 5 is set to  
anything other than Full Band, Full  
Band cannot be selected here.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “LPF of LFE,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
10  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Surround,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
[
]/[ ] buttons to select a low-  
pass filter frequency.  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select a  
The following low-pass filter frequen-  
cies can be selected: 80 Hz (THX),  
90 Hz, 100 Hz, 110 Hz, or 120 Hz.  
Continue with step 11 on page 90.  
crossover frequency.  
If no surround left and right speakers  
are connected, select None.  
Note:  
If the Front setting in step 5 is set to  
anything other than Full Band, Full  
Band cannot be selected here.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Surr Back,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
[
]/[ ] buttons to select a  
crossover frequency.  
If no surround back speakers are con-  
nected, select None.  
Notes:  
•
If the Surround setting in step 7 is set to  
None, this setting cannot be selected.  
• If the Surround setting in step 7 is set  
to anything other than Full Band,  
Full Band cannot be selected here.  
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Double Bass  
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-  
put by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right  
channels to the subwoofer. This function can be set only  
if the Subwoofer setting in step 4 is set to Yes, and the  
Front setting in step 5 is set to Full Band.  
In the speaker setup screen, you can choose how bass  
information is distributed to your speakers only if you  
have large front left and right speakers and a subwoofer.  
*If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select Off  
(THX).  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Double Bass,”  
and then use the Left and Right  
]
11  
[
]/[ ] buttons to select:  
On: Double Bass function on  
(default). Front left and right  
bass also goes to the sub-  
woofer simultaneously.  
Off(THX):Double Bass function off.  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
12  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
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Speaker Distance  
Note:  
Speakers that you set to No or None on  
the Speaker Configuration page  
(page 88) cannot be selected.  
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to  
the listening position so that the sound from each  
speaker arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound  
designer intended.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Unit,” and then  
use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
]
4
]
feet: Select if you want to enter dis-  
tances in feet. Can be set from  
0.2 to 30 feet in 0.2-feet steps.  
meters: Select if you want to enter  
distances in meters. Can be  
set from 0.06 to 9 meters in  
0.06-meter steps.  
1
2, 3  
2-6  
1, 7  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Left,” and then  
use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to specify the distance.  
Specify the distance from the front left  
speaker to your listening position.  
]
5
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
Repeat step 5 for all speakers.  
6
7
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
2. Speaker Setup  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Note:  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
buttons to select “3. Speaker Dis-  
tance,” and then press [Enter].  
The Speaker Distance menu appears.  
2–3. Speaker Distance  
Unit  
Left  
Center  
Right  
Surr Right  
Surr Back R  
Surr Back L  
Surr Left  
Subwoofer  
feet  
12.0ft  
12.0ft  
12.0ft  
7.0ft  
7.0ft  
7.0ft  
7.0ft  
12.0ft  
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Speaker Level Calibration  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Level Cali-  
bration,” and then press [Enter].  
The Level Calibration menu appears  
and the pink noise test tone is output by  
the front left speaker.  
]
3
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the  
built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the  
same at the listening position.  
2–4. Level Calibration  
Left  
Center  
Right  
Surr Right  
Surr Back R  
Surr Back L  
Surr Left  
Subwoofer  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
Notes:  
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of  
the AV receiver is muted.  
• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX,  
which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you nor-  
mally listen at volume settings below this, be careful  
because the test tone will be much louder.  
Note:  
Speakers that you set to No or None on  
the Speaker Configuration page  
(page 88) cannot be selected.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select each speaker,  
and use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
4
5
1
2, 3  
1, 6  
2-5  
[
] buttons to set the volume.  
The volume can be adjusted from –12  
to +12 dB (–15 dB to +12 dB for the  
subwoofer) in 1 dB steps.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
2
Repeat step 4 until the volume of  
the test tone from each speaker  
is the same.  
If you’re using a handheld sound level  
meter, adjust the level of each speaker  
so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listen-  
ing position, measured with C-weight-  
ing and slow reading.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
6
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Notes:  
•
This procedure can also be performed by using the [Test  
Tone] button, [Level–] and [Level+] buttons. First press  
the [Test Tone] button to output the test tone. Use the  
[Level–] and [Level+] buttons to set the volume, and use  
the [CH Sel] button to select the speakers.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and  
[Enter] button.  
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Equalizer Setting  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
Off: Tone off, response flat.  
Audyssey: The tone for each speaker  
is set automatically by the  
Automatic Speaker Setup  
function.  
]
4
This setting is set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
Here you can adjust the EQ of individual speakers. To set  
the volume of individual speakers see page 92.  
Be sure to select this set-  
ting after having per-  
formed the Automatic  
Speaker Setup.  
Manual: You can adjust the EQ of  
each speaker manually.  
If you select Manual, continue with this  
procedure. If you select Off or Audys-  
sey, go to step 8.  
1
2, 3  
1, 8  
2-7  
Use the Down [ ] button to  
select “Channel,” and then use  
the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select a speaker.  
2–5. Equalizer Settings  
5
6
Equalizer  
Channel  
25Hz  
Manual  
Front  
0dB  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
2
40Hz  
0dB  
63Hz  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
0dB  
100Hz  
160Hz  
250Hz  
400Hz  
0dB  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
buttons to select a frequency,  
and then use the Left and Right  
]/[ ] buttons to adjust the  
level at that frequency.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
[
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
You can select: 25 Hz, 40 Hz, 63 Hz,  
100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz, 400 Hz,  
630 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1600 Hz, 2500 Hz,  
4000 Hz, 6300 Hz, 10000 Hz, or  
16000 Hz. And for the subwoofer, 25  
Hz, 40 Hz, 63 Hz, 100 Hz, or 160 Hz.  
The volume at each frequency can be  
adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB  
steps.  
2. Speaker Setup  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Tip: Low frequencies (e.g., 160 Hz)  
affect bass sounds; high frequencies  
(e.g., 6300 Hz) affect treble sounds.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “5. Equalizer  
Settings,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
The Equalizer Settings menu appears.  
2–5. Equalizer Settings  
Equalizer  
Off  
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Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Speaker  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
4
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Channel,” and  
then use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
7
The Speaker Setup menu appears.  
[
] buttons to select another  
2. Speaker Setup  
speaker.  
Repeat step 6 and 7 for each speaker.  
1. Speaker Settings  
2. Speaker Config  
3. Speaker Distance  
4. Level Calibration  
5. Equalizer Settings  
6. THX Audio Setup  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “6. THX Audio  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
8
The THX Audio Setup screen appears.  
2–6. THX Audio Setup  
Surr Back Sp Spacing  
<1ft  
Notes:  
• When the listening mode is set to Direct, no effect will  
be produced.  
• Depending on the input source or listening mode, the  
Equalizer settings may not produce the desired effect.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and  
[Enter] button.  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
]
buttons to specify the distance  
between your surround back  
speakers:  
< 1 ft (< 0.3 m) (Default): Select this if  
your surround back speakers are  
between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.  
1–4 ft (0.3–1.2 m): Select this if your  
surround back speakers are between 1  
and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.  
THX Audio Setup  
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic  
Speaker Setup function (see page 52).  
When the bi-amping connections (see page 22) have  
been made, this setting cannot be performed.  
>4 ft (>1.2 m): Select this if your sur-  
round back speakers are more than 4  
feet (1.2 m) apart.  
With the Surr Back Sp Spacing setting, you can specify  
the distance between your surround back speakers.  
Note:  
This setting is only available if the Surr  
Back Ch setting in the Speaker Config-  
uration is set to 2ch (page 89).  
Press the [Receiver] Remote  
Mode button, followed by the  
[Setup] button.  
1
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Note:  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup], [Enter], and arrow but-  
tons.  
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Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Multichannel DVD Input Settings  
5
Subwoofer Input Sensitivity  
Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their  
subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. You can  
change the subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD  
player. Note that this setting only affects signals con-  
nected to the SUBWOOFER input jack of the multichan-  
nel DVD input.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
1
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
4
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Analog Mul-  
tich,” and then press [Enter].  
]
The Analog Multich menu appears.  
7–4. Analog Multich  
Subwoofer Input Sensitivity  
0dB  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select a value.  
]
You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or  
15 dB.  
If you find that your subwoofer is too  
loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting.  
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Audio Adjust Functions  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
Here you can set listening mode-related settings and  
functions.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
The Audio Adjust functions are explained below.  
Tone Control Settings  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “3. Audio  
Adjust,” and then press [Enter].  
]
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,  
except when the Direct or THX listening mode is  
selected.  
2
The Audio Adjust menu appears.  
■ Bass  
3. Audio Adjust  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the  
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
1. Tone Control  
2. Multiplex/Mono  
3. PLIIx/Neo:6  
4. Dolby EX  
5. Theater-Dimensional  
6. LFE Level  
■ Treble  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by  
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
Multiplex/Mono Settings  
■ Multiplex Input Ch  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
3
4
This setting determines which channel is output from a  
stereo multiplex source. Use it to select audio channels  
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV  
broadcasts, and so on.  
Main: The main channel is output (default).  
Sub: The sub channel is output.  
Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.  
buttons to select the functions,  
and then press [Enter].  
The function menu you selected  
appears.  
■ Mono Input Ch  
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing  
any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-  
channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening  
mode.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select the settings,  
and use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
L+R: Both the left and right channels are output  
(default).  
L: Only the left channel is output.  
R: Only the right channel is output.  
[
] buttons to set them.  
The settings are explained below.  
■ Output Speaker  
This setting determines which speakers output mono  
audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.  
L/R: Mono audio is output by the front left and right  
speakers.  
C: Mono audio is output by the center speaker  
(default).  
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PLIIx/Neo:6 Music Mode Settings  
Dolby EX Input Signal Setting  
These settings provide for playing any 2-channel digital  
source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-channel analog/PCM  
source in the Dolby PLIIx Music listening mode.  
■ Dolby EX  
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals  
are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround  
back speakers are connected. This setting is effective  
with Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus only.  
Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag,  
the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening  
mode is used (default).  
■ Panorama  
With this function, you can broaden the width of the  
front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic II  
Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.  
On: Panorama function on.  
Manual: You can select any available listening mode.  
Off: Panorama function off (default).  
T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening  
Setting  
■ Dimension  
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward  
or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music  
or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. It can be  
adjusted from –3 to +3 (default is 0). Lower settings  
move the sound field forward. Higher settings move it  
backward.  
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there is too much  
surround sound, move the sound field forward to  
improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image  
feels like it is in mono, or there is not enough surround  
sound, move it backward.  
■ Listening Angle  
With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front  
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.  
Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode  
is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right  
speakers should be equidistant from the listening position  
and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.  
Front left speaker  
Front right speaker  
20/40˚  
■ Center Width  
With this function, you can adjust the width of the sound  
from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic  
II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.  
Normally, if you are using a center speaker, the center  
channel sound is output by only the center speaker. (If  
you are not using a center speaker, the center channel  
sound will be distributed to the front left and right speak-  
ers to create a phantom center.) This setting controls the  
front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust  
the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted  
from 0 to 7 (default is 3).  
When set to 0, there will output from the center speaker  
only.  
When set to 7, the entire signal from the center channel  
will be divided between the left and right front speakers.  
There will be no output from the center speaker.  
Narrow: Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.  
Wide: Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees  
(default).  
LFE Level Settings  
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE  
(Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby  
Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-  
HD Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be  
set to –∞, –20 dB, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).  
If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when  
using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB  
or –∞ dB.  
■ Dolby Digital  
■ Center Image  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital sources.  
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel  
surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With  
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left  
and right channel output is attenuated in order to create  
the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default  
is 2). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers  
are connected.  
When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is  
attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the  
sound is located centrally. This setting works well when  
the listening position is considerably off center. When  
set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenu-  
ated, maintaining the original stereo balance.  
■ DTS  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS sources.  
■ Multich PCM  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM  
sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.)  
■ Dolby TrueHD  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD  
sources.  
■ DTS-HD Master Audio  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master  
Audio sources.  
■ DSD  
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (SACD) sources.  
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Assigning Listening Modes to Input  
Sources  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
4
buttons to select the signal for-  
mat that you want to set, and  
then use the Left and Right [ ]/  
You can assign a default listening mode to each input  
source that will be selected automatically when you  
select each input source. For example, you can set the  
default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital  
input signals. You can select other listening modes dur-  
ing playback, but the mode specified here will be  
resumed once the AV receiver has been set to Standby.  
[
] buttons to select a listening  
mode.  
Only listening modes that can be used  
with each input signal format can be  
selected.  
The Last Valid option means that the  
listening mode selected last will be  
used.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Analog/PCM: With this setting, you  
can specify the listening mode to be  
used when an analog (CD, TV, LD,  
VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette,  
cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital  
(CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.  
Dolby Digital: With this setting, you  
can specify the listening mode to be  
used when a Dolby Digital format digi-  
tal audio signal is played (DVD, etc.).  
DTS: With this setting, you can specify  
the listening mode to be used when a  
DTS format digital audio signal is  
played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
2
buttons to select “5. Listening  
Mode Preset,” and then press  
[Enter].  
The Listening Mode Preset menu  
appears.  
5. Listening Mode Preset  
D.F. 2ch: With this setting, you can  
specify the listening mode to be used  
when a 2-channel (2/0) digital audio  
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played  
(DVD, etc.).  
D.F. Mono: With this setting, you can  
specify the listening mode to be used  
when a mono digital audio signal is  
played (DVD, etc.).  
Multich PCM: Specifies the default  
listening mode for multichannel PCM  
sources input via a HDMI IN, such as  
DVD-Audio.  
192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-  
tening mode for high resolution  
176.4 kHz and 192 kHz digital audio  
sources such as DVD-Audio.  
1. DVD  
2. VCR/DVR  
3. CBL/SAT  
4. GAME/TV  
5. AUX  
6. TAPE  
7. TUNER  
8. CD  
9. PHONO  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select the input  
source that you want to set, and  
then press [Enter].  
The signal format selection menu  
appears.  
]
3
5–1. Listening Mode Preset  
–
DVD  
–
Analog/PCM  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Last Valid  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default  
listening mode for Dolby TrueHD  
sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD  
(input via HDMI).  
D.F. 2ch  
D.F. Mono  
DTS-HD Master Audio: Specifies the  
default listening mode for DTS-HD  
Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray  
or HD DVD (input via HDMI).  
DSD: Specifies the default listening  
mode for DSD multichannel sources,  
such as SACD.  
For input selectors that have no digital  
input jacks, only “Analog” will be  
available.  
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Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
When you’ve finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
5
The Source Setup menu appears.  
4. Source Setup  
DVD  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Source Setup  
Use the Input Selector buttons on  
the remote controller to select  
the input source that you want to  
set.  
3
4
3
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select  
]
“1. IntelliVolume,”and then press  
[Enter].  
The IntelliVolume menu appears.  
4–1. IntelliVolume  
1
2, 4, 5  
DVD  
IntelliVolume  
0dB  
2, 4  
1, 6  
If a component is too loud com-  
pared to your other components,  
use the Left [ ] button to adjust  
the level. If it’s too quiet, use the  
Right [ ] button.  
5
6
IntelliVolume  
You can set the input level for each input source. This is  
useful if some of your AV components are louder or qui-  
eter than others. IntelliVolume does not affect Zone 2.  
While this menu is shown onscreen, you can select each  
input source and set the levels while listening to and  
comparing them.  
• The level can be set from –12 dB to  
+12 dB in 1 dB steps.  
When you’re finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
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Correcting Sound and Picture Sync  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. A/V Sync,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
4
When using progressive scanning on your DVD player,  
you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync.  
With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the  
audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 250 milliseconds  
(msec) in 5 millisecond steps.  
The A/V Sync menu appears.  
4–2. A/V Sync  
DVD  
A/V Sync  
(HDMI Lip Sync  
20msec  
0msec)  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
Press Enter to see picture.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see  
page 105), and your TV or display sup-  
ports HDMI Lip Sync, the HDMI Lip  
Sync delay time is displayed under-  
neath in parentheses.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
Press [Enter] to view the TV pic-  
ture, and use the Left and Right  
5
[
]/[ ] buttons to adjust the  
The Source Setup menu appears.  
delay from 0 to 250 milliseconds  
in 5 millisecond steps.  
4. Source Setup  
DVD  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
Use the Input Selector buttons on  
the remote controller to select  
the input source that you want to  
correct.  
Notes:  
• This setting is not available when the Direct listening  
mode is used with an analog input signal.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the remote  
controller by using Input Selector buttons.  
Press and hold, for more than 5 seconds, the Input  
Selector button for the input source that you want to  
correct. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
adjust the delay.  
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Name Edit  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Display,” and  
]
5
You can enter a custom name for each individual input  
selector and radio preset for easy identification. When  
selected, the custom name will appear on the display.  
use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
Default: The default name is dis-  
played.  
Custom:The custom name is dis-  
played.  
When Default is selected, the station’s  
frequency appears on the display when  
a radio preset is selected.  
]
Select the input selector to which  
1
you want to give a custom name.  
To name a radio preset, use the [Tuner]  
button to select AM or FM, and then  
select the preset.  
Press the [Receiver] Remote  
Mode button, followed by the  
[Setup] button.  
2
Press the Down [ ] button to  
select “Name,” and then press  
[Enter] to open the character  
input screen.  
6
7
4-3. Name Edit  
Name  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “4. Source  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The Source Setup menu appears.  
4. Source Setup  
DVD  
1. IntelliVolume  
2. A/V Sync  
3. Name Edit  
Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[  
buttons to select a character, and  
]
then press [Enter].  
Repeat this step to enter up to 10  
characters.  
To correct a character:  
1. Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[  
buttons to select “ ”(Left) or  
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “3. Name Edit,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
“
”(Right) and then press [Enter].  
4-3. Name Edit  
The Name Edit screen appears.  
Name  
123456789  
4–3. Name Edit  
DVD  
Display  
Name  
Default  
“
”“  
”
ENT  
: EDIT  
2. Press [Enter] several times to select  
the incorrect character (The cursor  
moves one letter each time [Enter] is  
pressed).  
If you’re naming an item for the very  
first time, go to step 6.  
If the item already has a name, you can  
select Default or Custom in step 5.  
3. Use the arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[  
buttons to select the correct charac-  
ter, and then press [Enter].  
]
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When you’ve finished, use the  
8
arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons  
to display the following screen,  
select “OK,” and then press  
[Enter].  
4-3. Name Edit  
Name  
123456789  
“OK”  
Press the [Setup] button.  
Setup closes.  
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Notes:  
• To store a name, you must select “OK” and press  
[Enter] in step 8, otherwise it will not be saved.  
• You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS  
radio presets.  
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV  
receiver by using its [Setup], [Enter], and arrow but-  
tons.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Muting Level  
Volume Setup/OSD Setup  
This setting determines how much the  
output is muted when the Muting func-  
tion is used (see page 59). It can be set  
to – ∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB  
to –10 dB in 10 dB steps.  
This section explains the items on the Miscellaneous  
menu.  
Volume Setup  
Maximum Volume/ Zone2 Maximum  
Volume  
With these preferences, you can pre-  
vent the volume being set too high by  
specifying maximum volume levels for  
the main room and Zone 2.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
When the Volume Display setting is set  
to Absolute, the Maximum Volume  
range is Off, 50 to 99.  
When it’s set to Relative, the range is  
Off, –32 dB to +17 dB. To disable this  
setting, select Off.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select  
“6. Miscellaneous,” and then  
press [Enter].  
]
2
Power On Volume / Zone2 Power On  
Volume  
With these preferences, you can specify  
the volume settings to be used in the  
main room and Zone 2 when the AV  
receiver is turned on.  
When the Volume Display preference is  
set to Absolute, the range is Last, Min,  
1 to 99 or Max.  
The Miscellaneous menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5. 12V Trigger C Setup  
When it’s set to Relative, the range is  
Last, – ∞ dB, –81 dB to +18 dB. To use  
the same volume level that was used  
when the AV receiver was turned off,  
select Last.  
The “Power On Volume” cannot be set  
higher than the “Maximum Volume”  
setting.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “1. Volume  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The Volume Setup menu appears.  
6–1. Volume Setup  
Volume Display  
Muting Level  
Maximum Volume  
Power On Volume  
Headphone Level  
Relative  
dB  
Off  
Last  
0dB  
Headphone Level  
-
∞
With this preference, you can specify  
the headphone volume relative to the  
main volume. This is useful if there’s a  
volume difference between your speak-  
ers and your headphones. The head-  
phones level can be set from –12 dB to  
+12 dB.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select the settings,  
and use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
When you’ve finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
5
[
] buttons to set them.  
The setup menu closes.  
Volume Display  
With this setting, you can choose how  
the volume level is displayed.  
Absolute: Display range is Min,  
1 through 99, Max.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Relative: Display range is –∞ dB,  
–81 dB through +18 dB.  
The absolute value 82 is equivalent to  
the relative value 0 dB.  
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OSD Setup  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select the settings,  
and use the Left and Right [ ]/  
]
4
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
1
[
] buttons to set them.  
These settings determine how the oper-  
ation details are displayed.  
Immediate Display  
This preference determines whether  
operation details are displayed  
onscreen when an AV receiver function  
is adjusted.  
On: Displayed (default).  
Off: Not displayed.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select  
“6. Miscellaneous,” and then  
press [Enter].  
]
2
3
Even when On is selected, operation  
details may not be output if the input  
source is connected to a COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO IN or HDMI IN.  
For optimal video performance, THX  
recommends that Immediate Display  
be turned off.  
The Miscellaneous menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5. 12V Trigger C Setup  
Monitor Type  
With this preference, you can specify  
the aspect ratio of your TV so that the  
operation details are displayed prop-  
erly.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. OSD Setup,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
4 : 3: Select if your TV is 4 : 3  
(default).  
16 : 9: Select if your TV is 16 : 9.  
The OSD Setup menu appears.  
Display Position  
6–2. OSD Setup  
This preference determines where on  
the screen operation details are dis-  
played.  
Immediate Display  
Monitor Type  
Display Position  
TV Format  
On  
4 : 3  
Bottom  
Auto  
Bottom: Bottom of the screen  
(default).  
Top: Top of the screen.  
TV Format (not North American  
model)  
See “TV Format Setup (not North  
American model)” on page 50.  
When you’ve finished, press the  
[Setup] button.  
5
The setup menu closes.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
.
Changing the AV Receiver’s ID  
HDMI Setup  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
4
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “1. Remote  
Control,” and then press [Enter].  
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “5. HDMI,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
3
4
The Remote Control menu appears.  
7–1. Remote Control  
The HDMI menu appears.  
Remote ID  
1
7–5. HDMI  
HDMI Audio Out  
Lip Sync  
xvYCC  
Control  
Power Control  
TV Control  
Off  
Disable  
Disable  
Disable  
- - -  
- - -  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select a value.  
]
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select the settings and  
]
Remote ID  
With this setting, you can change the  
AV receiver’s remote control ID. You  
may need to change this if the remote  
controller’s control codes overlap with  
those of another Integra/Onkyo compo-  
nent located in the same room.  
use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select them.  
The HDMI settings are explained on  
page 106.  
]
If you change the AV receiver’s remote  
control ID, be sure to set the same ID  
on both the AV receiver and remote  
controller (see page 108). The default  
ID for both is 1.  
Note:  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
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Notes:  
HDMI Audio Out  
• Set to Disable when a connected piece of equipment is  
not compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment  
is compatible or not.  
• If movement is unnatural when set to Enable, change  
the setting to Disable.  
This preference determines whether audio received at  
the HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may  
want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected  
to the HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio  
from a component that’s connected to an HDMI IN,  
through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set  
to Off.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-  
ual for details.  
■ Power Control  
To link the electrical connection of CEC-standard-com-  
Off: HDMI audio is not output (default).  
On: HDMI audio is output.  
patible equipment and  
-compatible equipment  
Notes:  
by means of HDMI, set to Enable. However, it may not  
be possible to power link equipment, depending on the  
settings and compatibility of the connected equipment.  
Disable: Power Control disabled.  
• If On is selected and the signal can be output by the  
TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its  
speakers.  
• When TV Control is enabled, this setting is set to  
Auto.  
Enable: Power Control enabled (default).  
Notes:  
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be  
output even when this setting is set to On. In these  
cases, set the connected device’s output to PCM.  
• The Power Control setting can be set only when the  
above Control setting is set to Enable.  
• HDMI power control only works with HDMI-compat-  
ible components that support it.  
• When set to Enable, power consumption will increase.  
(North American model)  
• The AV receiver enters Ready mode when set to  
Standby. (Australian model)  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-  
ual for details.  
Lip Sync  
The AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any  
delay between the video and the audio, based on the data  
from the connected monitor.  
Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default).  
Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled.  
■ TV Control  
Set to Enable when you want to control the AV receiver  
Notes:  
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible  
TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.  
from an  
HDMI.  
-compatible TV that is connected to  
• You can check the amount of delay being applied by  
the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen  
(see page 100).  
Disable: TV Control disabled (default).  
Enable: TV Control enabled.  
Notes:  
• Set to Disable when the TV is not compatible or when  
it is unclear whether the TV is compatible or not.  
• The TV Control setting can be set only when the  
above Control and Power Control settings are both set  
to Enable.  
xvYCC  
If you set the xvYCC color function to Enable while a  
source and monitor that both support the xvYCC color  
standard are connected to HDMI, the color quality will  
be improved.  
Disable: xvYCC color disabled (default).  
Enable: xvYCC color enabled.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-  
ual for details.  
Notes:  
• After changing the settings of the Control, Power  
Control, or TV Control, turn off the power to all  
connected pieces of equipment and then turn on  
again. Refer to the User’s Manuals for all con-  
nected pieces of equipment.  
Notes:  
• If the color is unnatural when xvYCC color is set to  
Enable, change the setting to Disable.  
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-  
ual for details.  
• When HDMI Audio Out is set to “On” or the TV  
Control is set to “Enable” and the audio is playing  
through the TV speakers, if the volume is  
adjusted on the AV receiver, the audio will begin  
to play through the speakers connected to the AV  
receiver. If you want to turn off the audio from the  
AV receiver, repeat the set up operation, and the  
set up for the TV, or turn down the volume to its  
lowest level.  
Control  
This function allows CEC-standard-compatible equip-  
ment connected to HDMI and  
equipment to be operated together with the AV receiver.  
Disable: HDMI Control disabled (default).  
Enable: HDMI Control enabled.  
-compatible  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Network Setup  
These settings are for use with home automation equip-  
ment and external controllers.  
Lock Setup  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “8. Lock Setup,”  
and then press [Enter].  
]
2
The Lock Setup menu appears.  
8. Lock Setup  
Lock  
Unlocked  
With this preference, you can protect  
your settings by locking the setup menus.  
When the setup menus are locked, you  
cannot change any setting.  
Locked: Setup menus locked.  
Unlocked: Setup menus not locked.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Digital Input Signal Formats  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID  
The digital input signal formats are available only for the  
input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack;  
otherwise you will see “Analog” indicated on the screen  
(see page 49).  
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto-  
matically. However, if you experience either of the fol-  
lowing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you  
can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS:  
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut  
off, try setting the format to PCM.  
If several Integra/Onkyo components are used in the  
same room, the remote controller’s control codes may  
overlap with those of another component. To differenti-  
ate the remote controller’s control codes, you can change  
its ID to another number.  
Note:  
To change the remote controller’s ID, first set the new ID  
on the AV receiver, then set the same ID on the remote  
controller (see “Changing the AV Receiver’s ID” on  
page 105). The default ID for both is 1.  
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing  
a DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.  
Press and hold the remote controller’s  
[Enter] button for about 3 seconds.  
1
Input  
Number  
buttons  
While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 sec-  
2
onds), press the [Enter] button again to  
select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.  
DTS or PCM: The DTS or PCM indicator,  
depending on which format you have set, flashes,  
and only signals in that format are output. Digital  
signals in other formats are ignored.  
Receiver  
Auto (default): The format is detected automat-  
ically. If no digital input signal is present, the cor-  
responding analog input is used instead.  
Hold down the [Receiver] and the  
1
TV [Input] buttons at the same time.  
The Remote indicator flashes four times, then  
lights up.  
Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2,  
or 3.  
2
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
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Zone 2  
Using Only Speakers in Zone 2  
Connecting Zone 2  
With this connection method, you can use 5.1 surround  
sound in the main room and play a different AV source  
in Zone 2. The volume for Zone 2 is set on the AV  
receiver.  
With the Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input  
source in the main room and a different source in another  
room.  
1) Use another amp (receiver, integrated amp, or power  
amp) in Zone 2 and connect your Zone 2 speakers to it.  
2) Connect your Zone 2 speakers to this AV receiver.  
Hookup  
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s  
ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.  
Note:  
For speaker connections and related cautions, see  
page 21.  
Main room  
Using Another Amp in Zone 2  
TV  
With this hookup, you can enjoy 7.1-channel playback in  
the main room and a different stereo source in Zone 2. If  
you use a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, the  
volume for Zone 2 is adjusted on that unit. If you use a  
power amp with no volume control in Zone 2, the vol-  
ume for Zone 2 is adjusted on this AV receiver.  
Hookup  
AV receiver  
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s  
ZONE 2 PRE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input  
on the amp in Zone 2.  
• Connect the Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals  
on the amp in Zone 2.  
Zone 2  
L
R
Main room  
TV  
AV receiver  
You must set the “Powered Zone 2” setting to “Act”  
(Activated) in order to use this hookup (see page 110).  
ZONE 2  
LINE OUT  
L
R
Zone 2  
IN  
R
L
Receiver/integratedamp,  
or power amp  
If you’re using a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2,  
you don’t need to make any settings to use this hookup.  
Proceed to “Using Zone 2” on page 112.  
If you’re using a power amp with no volume control  
in Zone 2, you must set the Zone 2 Out setting to Vari-  
able (see page 111).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Setting the Powered Zone 2  
5
To use Zone 2, you must make this setting. It enables the  
speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS termi-  
nals so that they produce sound when Zone 2 is used.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
Note:  
The main menu appears onscreen.  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
4
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Zone2,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
The Zone2 menu appears.  
7–2. Zone2  
Powered Zone2  
Zone2 Out  
Not Act  
Fixed  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Powered  
Zone2,” and use the Left and  
]
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:  
Not Act: ZONE 2 SPEAKERS termi-  
nals deactivated.  
Act: ZONE 2 SPEAKERS termi-  
nals activated.  
When Zone 2 is activated and turned on  
(see page 112), the speakers connected  
to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals  
output sound, but the speakers con-  
nected to the SURR BACK SPEAK-  
ERS terminals do not (when Zone 2 is  
activated but not used, the surround  
back speakers work as normal).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
.
Press the [Setup] button.  
The setup menu closes.  
Setting the Zone 2 Out  
5
If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to a power  
amp with no volume control in Zone 2, as explained in  
“Using Another Amp in Zone 2” on page 109, you must  
set the Zone 2 Out setting to Variable.  
When set to Variable, the ZONE 2 OUT L/R jacks work  
like pre outs.  
Note:  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver  
by using its [Setup] button, arrow buttons, and [Enter]  
button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “7. Hardware  
Setup,” and then press [Enter].  
]
2
3
4
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
7. Hardware Setup  
1. Remote Control  
2. Zone2  
3. Tuner  
4. Analog Multich  
5. HDMI  
6. Network  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “2. Zone2,” and  
then press [Enter].  
]
The Zone2 menu appears.  
7–2. Zone2  
Powered Zone2  
Zone2 Out  
Not Act  
Fixed  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Zone2 Out,”  
]
and use the Left and Right [ ]/  
[
] buttons to select:  
Fixed: The Zone 2 volume must be  
set on the amp in that zone.  
Variable: The Zone 2 volume can be  
set on the AV receiver.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote  
Controller  
Using Zone 2  
This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how  
to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust  
the volume for Zone 2.  
On  
Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver  
Input  
Selector  
1 2  
Zone 2  
To turn on Zone 2 and select an  
input source, press the [Zone 2]  
button repeatedly.  
Level –/+  
1
Alternatively, press the [Zone 2]  
button followed by an input  
selector button within 8 seconds.  
Note:  
• To control Zone 2, you must press the remote control-  
ler’s [Zone 2] button first.  
Zone 2 turns on, the Zone 2 indicator  
lights up, and the ZONE 2 12V TRIG-  
GER OUT goes high (+12 V).  
Press the [Zone 2] button, then  
1
point the remote controller at the  
AV receiver and press the [On]  
button.  
To select AM or FM press the [Tuner]  
input selector button repeatedly (On the  
North American model, you can also  
select XM or SIRIUS).  
Zone 2 turns on, the Zone 2 indicator  
lights up, and the ZONE 2 12V TRIG-  
GER OUT goes high (+12 V).  
To select the same source as that of the  
main room, press the [Zone 2] button  
repeatedly until “Z2 Sel: Source”  
appears.  
To select an input source for  
2
Zone 2, press the [Zone 2] button,  
followed by an Input Selector but-  
ton.  
To select AM or FM press the [Tuner]  
Input Selector button repeatedly (On  
the North American model, you can  
also select XM or SIRIUS).  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
Zone 2 [Off] button.  
2
Note:  
While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes  
that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as  
Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and THX Select2 Cinema,  
are unavailable.  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
[Zone 2] button, followed by the  
[Standby] button.  
3
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Zone 2—Continued  
Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2  
Adjusting the Tone and Balance for Zone 2  
You can adjust the bass, treble, and balance for Zone 2.  
Zone 2 Level  
,
1
2
Remote  
controller  
On the remote controller, press  
the [Zone 2] button, and then use  
the [Level–] and [Level+] buttons.  
Press the [Zone 2] button, and  
then press the [Tone] button  
repeatedly to select Bass, Treble,  
or Balance.  
1
2
On the AV receiver, use the Zone  
2 Level [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
AV receiver  
Use the Tone [+] / [–] buttons to  
adjust.  
If your Zone 2 speakers are connected  
to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone  
2, use its volume control to adjust the  
volume.  
■ Bass  
To Mute Zone 2:  
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the  
Press the remote controller’s [Zone 2] button, followed  
by the [Muting] button. To unmute Zone 2, press the  
remote controller’s [Zone 2] button again, followed by  
the [Muting] button, or adjust the volume for Zone 2.  
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
■ Treble  
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by  
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.  
Notes:  
■ Balance  
• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2  
LINE OUT and ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. Dig-  
ital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard  
when an input source is selected, check if it’s con-  
nected to an analog input.  
• While Zone 2 is being used, listening modes that need  
surround back speakers (i.e., Dolby Digital EX, DTS-  
ES, and THX Select2 Cinema) are unavailable.  
You can adjust the balance of the left and right speakers  
in Zone 2 in 2 dB steps, +10 dB to the right and +10 dB  
to the left.  
The balance cannot be adjusted when the Powered Zone  
2 setting is set to Not Act (page 110) or the Zone 2 Out  
setting is set to Fixed (page 111).  
• While Zone 2 is on,  
functions will not work.  
• You can’t select different radio stations for Zone 2 and  
the main room. For example, if you have an FM sta-  
tion for the main room, that station will also be used in  
Zone 2.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
Using the 12V Triggers in Zone 2 and  
the Main Room  
4
buttons to select “Delay” or an  
input source, and use the Left  
and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
change the setting.  
Repeat this step as necessary for each  
setting.  
When the AV receiver’s 12 V TRIGGER OUT A/B/C  
jack is connected to the 12 V trigger input on a connected  
component, you can specify whether or not a 12-volt  
trigger signal is output when that component is selected  
as the source for the main room, Zone 2, or either.  
Press the [Setup] button.  
Setup closes.  
5
Hookup  
• Use a miniplug cable to connect the AV receiver’s 12  
V TRIGGER OUT A, B, or C jack to the 12 V trigger  
input on the connected component.  
■ Delay  
When several components are turned on simultaneously  
via the 12-volt triggers, depending on the type of compo-  
nents, a large amount of current may be drawn momen-  
tarily. To prevent this, you can delay the trigger signals  
output by the AV receiver. In addition, by delaying the  
trigger signal for your power amplifier so that it’s the last  
component to be turned on, you can avoid the “thump”  
noise that’s sometimes heard when a source component  
is turned on.  
Press the [Receiver] button fol-  
lowed by the [Setup] button.  
1
The main menu appears onscreen.  
The delay setting determines how long after the input  
source is changed on the AV receiver the trigger signal is  
output. It can be set to 0 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, or 3 sec. When  
set to 0 sec, the trigger signal is output as soon as the  
input source is changed.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-  
tons to select “6. Miscellaneous,”  
and then press [Enter].  
2
■ 12V Trigger Setting for Each Input Source  
By default, all input sources on the 12V Trigger A Setup  
menu are set to Main, those on the 12V Trigger B Setup  
menu are set to Main/Zone 2, and those on the 12V Trig-  
ger C Setup menu are set to Zone 2.  
The Miscellaneous menu appears.  
6. Miscellaneous  
1. Volume Setup  
2. OSD Setup  
3. 12V Trigger A Setup  
4. 12V Trigger B Setup  
5. 12V Trigger C Setup  
Off: No trigger signal is output.  
Main: Select this if you want to output a 12-volt trig-  
ger signal when a connected component is  
selected as the source for the main room.  
Zone2: Select this if you want to output a 12-volt trig-  
ger signal when a connected component is  
selected as the source for Zone 2.  
Main/Zone2: Select this if you want to output a 12-volt  
trigger signal when a connected component is  
selected as the source for either the main room  
or Zone 2.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
3
buttons to select “12V Trigger  
Setup” A, B, or C, and then press  
[Enter].  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet  
Using the Remote Controller in Zone  
2 and Multiroom Control Kits  
In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals  
from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV  
receiver located in the cabinet via the connecting block.  
To control the AV receiver with the remote controller  
while you’re in the Zone 2 room, you’ll need a commer-  
cially available multiroom remote control kit.  
• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.  
These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line  
of sight to the AV receiver’s remote sensor, such as when  
it’s installed inside a cabinet.  
IR receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
A or B  
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2  
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infra-  
red signals from the remote controller and feeds them  
through to the AV receiver in the main room via the con-  
necting block.  
Inside  
cabinet  
Remote controller  
Signal flow  
IR IN A or B  
Using a Multiroom Kit with Other  
Components  
IR receiver  
Connecting  
block  
In this setup, an IR emitter is connected to the IR OUT  
jack and placed in front of the other component’s remote  
control sensor. Infrared signals received at the AV  
receiver’s IR IN A or B jack are fed through to the other  
component via the IR emitter. Signals picked up by the  
AV receiver’s remote control sensor are not output.  
Remote controller  
Main room  
Zone 2  
IR receiver  
Connecting  
block  
Signal flow  
IR IN  
A or B  
The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be  
connected to the AV receiver’s IR IN A or B jack, as  
shown below. The IR IN A and B jacks are identical. Up  
to two IR receivers can be connected.  
IR OUT  
DTR-6.8  
IR emitter  
Remote controller  
Other component  
From the connecting block  
Miniplug cable  
Signal flow  
The IR emitter should be connected to the IR OUT jack,  
as shown below.  
AV receiver  
Miniplug cable  
Other component  
Remote control  
sensor  
Emitter  
Miniplug  
IR emitter  
Signal flow  
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Controlling Other Components  
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller  
(RC-694M) to control your other AV components,  
including those made by other manufacturers. This sec-  
tion explains how to:  
While holding down the Remote  
Mode button that you want to set,  
press the [Standby] button.  
The Remote indicator lights up.  
2
• Enter the remote control code for a component that  
you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR, etc.  
• Learn commands directly from another component’s  
remote controller (see page 119).  
• Program the Macro buttons to perform a sequence of  
up to eight remote control actions (see page 120).  
Remote  
indicator  
Standby  
Within 30 seconds, use the num-  
ber buttons to enter the 4-digit  
remote control code.  
3
TV  
I
Number  
buttons  
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
Remote  
Mode  
Receiver  
Press the Remote Mode button  
again to select the remote con-  
troller mode, point the remote  
controller at the component, and  
check the operation.  
4
If the remote controller doesn’t work as  
expected, and several remote codes are  
listed, try each one in turn and use the  
one that works best.  
Notes:  
• A remote control code cannot be entered for the  
[Receiver] Remote Mode button.  
• The remote control codes provided are correct at the  
time of printing, but are subject to change.  
Entering Remote Control Codes  
• The Dock remote mode can only be used with the  
Onkyo RI Dock at this time.  
To control another component, you must first enter the  
appropriate remote control code to a Remote Mode but-  
ton. You’ll need to enter a code for each component that  
you want to control.  
• The [DVD] and [CD] Remote Mode buttons are  
preprogrammed for use with Integra/Onkyo DVD  
players and CD players, respectively.  
• To control another manufacturer’s CD recorder or  
MD recorder, enter the appropriate remote control  
code to the [CD] Remote Mode button.  
Look up the appropriate remote  
1
control code in the separate  
Remote Control Codes list.  
The codes are organized by category  
(e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Remote Control Codes for Integra/  
Onkyo Components Connected via  
Resetting Remote Mode Buttons  
You can reset a Remote Mode button to its default  
remote control code.  
Integra/Onkyo components that are connected via  
are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the  
AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to con-  
trol components that are out of view, in a rack, for exam-  
ple.  
While holding down the Remote  
Mode button that you want to  
1
reset, press the TV [  
] button.  
The Remote indicator flashes three  
times.  
Make sure the Integra component is con-  
1
nected with an  
cable and an analog  
audio cable (RCA).  
See page 41 for details.  
Enter the appropriate remote control code  
for the Remote Mode button.  
2
• [DVD] Remote Mode button  
5002: Integra/Onkyo DVD player with  
• [CD] Remote Mode button  
Press the Remote Mode button  
again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the button has been  
reset.  
2
6002: Integra/Onkyo CD player with  
• [MD] Remote Mode button  
6008: Onkyo MD recorder with  
• [CDR] Remote Mode button  
6006: Onkyo CD recorder with  
• [Dock] Remote Mode button  
The [DVD] and [CD] Remote Mode  
buttons are preprogrammed with  
remote control codes for controlling  
Integra/Onkyo DVD players and CD  
players respectively. When these but-  
tons are reset, the preprogrammed  
code is restored.  
6004: Onkyo RI DOCK DS-A1 with  
See the previous page for how to enter remote  
control codes.  
Press the Remote Mode button, point the  
remote controller at the AV receiver, and  
operate the component.  
3
Resetting the Remote Controller  
If you want to control an Integra/Onkyo component by  
pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want  
to control an Integra/Onkyo component that’s not con-  
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.  
While holding down the  
nected via  
, use the following remote control codes:  
1
[Receiver] Remote Mode button,  
press the [Standby] button.  
The Remote indicator flashes five  
times.  
• [DVD] Remote Mode button  
5001: Integra/Onkyo DVD player without  
• [CD] Remote Mode button  
(default)  
(default)  
6001: Integra/Onkyo CD player without  
• [MD] Remote Mode button  
6007: Onkyo MD recorder without  
• [CDR] Remote Mode button  
6005: Onkyo CD recorder without  
• [Dock] Remote Mode button  
Press the [Receiver] Remote  
Mode button again.  
2
6003: Onkyo RI DOCK DS-A2 without  
(default)  
The Remote indicator flashes twice,  
indicating that the remote controller  
has been reset.  
Note:  
If you connect an  
recorder to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for remote opera-  
tion to work properly, you must set the Input Display to  
MD or CDR, respectively (see page 48).  
-capable Onkyo MiniDisc or CD  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must  
select the appropriate remote control mode first.) With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as  
expected, and some may not work at all.  
■ Controlling a TV  
■ Controlling a VCR  
■ Controlling a Satellite or  
Cable Receiver  
Press [TV] first  
Press [VCR] first  
Press [CABLE](SAT) first  
1
2
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3
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2
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1 [On], [Standby], TV [  
]*  
1 [On], [Standby]  
1 [On], [Standby]  
Sets the TV to Standby or On.  
Sets the VCR to Standby or  
On.  
Sets the satellite/cable receiver  
to Standby or On.  
2 Number buttons  
2 Number buttons  
Enter numbers.  
2 Number buttons  
Select channels.  
Enter numbers.  
3 [CH +/–], TV CH [+]/[–]*  
3 [Clear]  
Selects channels on the TV.  
3 [Clear]  
Cancels functions.  
Cancels functions.  
4 [Prev CH]  
4 [CH +/–]  
Selects the previous channel.  
4 [CH +/–]  
Selects channels on the VCR.  
Selects satellite/cable chan-  
nels.  
5 [TV Input]*  
5 [Prev CH]  
Selects the TV’s VCR input.  
Selects the previous channel.  
5 [Prev CH]  
6 TV VOL [ ]/[ ]*  
Selects the previous channel.  
6 Rec [  
]
Adjusts the TV’s volume.  
Starts recording.  
7 [Muting]  
6 [Guide]  
7 Eject [  
]
Mutes the TV.  
Displays the program guide.  
Ejects the videocassette.  
8 [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[Menu]/  
[Enter]/[Return]  
7 [ ], [  
]
8 [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [  
]
Rewind and Fast forward.  
Navigate menus on the TV.  
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and  
Fast forward.  
8 [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[Menu]/  
[Enter]/[Return]  
*
Buttons marked with an aster-  
isk (*) are exclusively for con-  
trolling a TV and can be used at  
anytime regardless of the cur-  
rent remote controller mode.  
9 [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[Menu]/  
[Enter]/[Return]  
Navigate menus on the satel-  
lite/cable receiver.  
Navigate menus on the VCR.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Learning Commands  
Point the remote controllers at  
each other, about 2 to 6 inches  
(5–15 cm) apart, and then press  
and hold the button whose com-  
mand you want to learn until the  
Remote indicator flashes.  
3
The AV receiver’s remote controller can learn the com-  
mands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for  
example, the Play command from your CD player’s  
remote controller, the remote controller can learn it, and  
then transmit the exact same command when its Play  
If the command is learned successfully,  
the Remote indicator flashes twice.  
[
] button is pressed in the CD remote mode.  
This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate  
remote control code (page 116) but some buttons don’t  
work as expected.  
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2
RC-694M  
Receiver  
Tap  
e/A  
M
P
Sleep  
To learn more commands, repeat  
steps 2 and 3.  
4
Press any Remote Mode button when  
you’ve finished.  
1,4  
Notes:  
• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:  
Remote Mode, Macro [1], [2], [3], TV [ ], TV  
[Input], TV CH [+]/[–], TV VOL [ ]/[ ], Light.  
• The remote controller can learn approximately 70 to  
90 commands, although this will be less if commands  
that use a lot of memory are learned.  
While holding down the Remote  
• Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause,  
and so on are preprogrammed with commands for  
controlling Integra CD players, cassette decks, and  
DVD players. However, they can learn new com-  
mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com-  
mands at any time by resetting the remote controller  
(see page 117).  
1
Mode button for the mode in  
which you want to use the com-  
mand, press the [On] button.  
The Remote indicator lights up.  
• To overwrite a previously learned command, repeat  
this procedure.  
• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can  
be learned.  
• When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all  
learned commands will be lost and will have to be  
learned all over again, so don’t discard your other  
remote controllers.  
Press the button you want to  
learn the new command.  
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Using Macros  
Press the buttons whose actions  
you want to program into the  
macro in the order you want them  
performed.  
For the CD example in the left column,  
you’d press the following buttons:  
[On], [CD] Input Selector, [CD]  
Remote Mode, Play [ ].  
2
You can program the remote controller’s Macro buttons  
to perform a sequence of remote control actions.  
Example:  
To play a CD you typically need to perform the follow-  
ing actions:  
1. Press the [Receiver] Remote Mode button to select  
the Receiver remote controller mode.  
2. Press the [On] button to turn on the AV receiver.  
When you’ve finished, press the  
Macro button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
If you enter eight commands, the pro-  
cess will finish automatically.  
3
3. Press the [CD] Input Selector button to select the CD  
input source.  
4. Press the [CD] Remote Mode button to select the CD  
remote controller mode.  
5. Press the Play [ ] button to start playback on the  
CD player.  
You can program a Macro button so that all five actions  
are performed with just one button press.  
Notes:  
If any of the buttons you used to make a macro are taught  
new commands, the macro will no longer work properly  
and will have to be made again.  
Making Macros  
Each Macro button can store one macro, and each  
macro can contain up to eight commands.  
Running Macros  
Remote  
indicator  
Press the Macro [1], [2], or [3]  
button.  
The commands in the macro are trans-  
mitted in the order in which they were  
programmed. Keep the remote control-  
ler pointed at the AV receiver until all  
of the commands have been transmit-  
ted.  
Macros can be run at any time, regard-  
less of the current remote controller  
mode.  
Macro  
1,2,3  
Remote  
Mode  
Receiver  
Deleting Macros  
While holding down the Remote  
Mode button of the remote con-  
troller mode you want to use at  
the start of the macro, press  
Macro button [1], [2], or [3].  
The Remote indicator lights up.  
1
While holding down the  
1
[Receiver] Remote Mode button,  
press the Macro button whose  
macro you want to delete.  
The Remote indicator lights up.  
For the CD example above, you’d press  
and hold the [Receiver] Remote Mode  
button, and then press Macro button  
[1], [2], or [3].  
Press the Macro button again.  
The Remote indicator flashes twice.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power (FTC)  
Power Supply  
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Australian: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
North American: 6.2 A  
All channels:  
100 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a  
maximum total harmonic distortion of  
0.08%  
Power Consumption  
Australian: 600 W  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
435 × 172 × 391 mm  
115 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.7%  
17-1/8"  
13.0 kg (28.7 lbs.)  
×
6-3/4"  
×
15-3/8"  
Weight  
125 watts minimum continuous power  
per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels  
driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.1%  
■ Video Inputs  
HDMI  
Component  
S-Video  
IN1, IN2, IN3  
IN1, IN2, IN3  
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV,  
Rated Output Power (IEC)  
AUX  
7 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch  
Composite  
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV,  
AUX  
driven  
Maximum Output Power (JEITA)  
7 ch × 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch  
■ Video Outputs  
HDMI  
Component  
S-Video  
driven  
OUT  
OUT  
Dynamic Power  
240 W + 240 W (3 Ω, Front)  
210 W + 210 W (4 Ω, Front)  
120 W + 120 W (8 Ω, Front)  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR  
Composite  
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)  
0.08% (Power Rated)  
0.08% (1 kHz, 1 W)  
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
■ Audio Inputs  
Digital Inputs  
Optical: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front)  
Coaxial: 3  
DVD (MULTICHANNEL), VCR/DVR,  
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, CD,  
PHONO  
7.1  
Damping Factor  
Analog Inputs  
200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE)  
2.5 mV/47 k Ω, (PHONO MM)  
Phono Overload  
70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%)  
Multichannel Inputs  
Output Level and Impedance  
200 mV/470 Ω (REC OUT)  
■ Audio Outputs  
Digital Outputs  
Analog Outputs  
Multichannel Pre  
Outputs  
Subwoofer Pre Output  
Speaker Outputs  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB - 3 dB (Direct mode)  
10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)  
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)  
106 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)  
4 Ω - or 6 Ω - 16 Ω  
Optical: 1  
TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE2  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
7
1
FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR,  
ZONE2 (L/R)  
1
Video Section  
Phones  
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y)  
■ Control Terminal  
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)  
0.28 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)  
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)  
MIC  
Yes  
RS232  
1
IR Input/Output  
12 V Trigger Out  
2/1  
A,B,C  
Component Video Frequency Response  
5 Hz - 50 MHz - 3 dB  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
Tuner Section  
FM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American: 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz  
Australian: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz  
AM Tuning Frequency Range  
North American: 530 kHz - 1710 kHz  
Australian: 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz  
40  
Preset Channel  
Digital Tuner (North American models only):  
XM, SIRIUS  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a  
solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue  
yourself, contact the dealer from whom you purchased  
this unit.  
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-  
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those  
that support DVD, the default setting is off.  
• If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to an  
HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output settings,  
and be sure to select a supported audio format.  
• Check the volume. It can be set to −∞ dB, −81 dB  
through +17, +18 dB (page 57). The AV receiver is  
designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide  
volume range, allowing precise adjustment.  
• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display,  
press the remote controller’s [Muting] button to  
unmute the AV receiver (page 59).  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the AV receiver before contacting the dealer from  
whom you purchased this unit.  
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults,  
turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR]  
button, press the [Standby/On] button. “Clear”  
will appear on the display and the AV receiver will  
enter Standby mode.  
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the Phones  
jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 59).  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio output format from a menu.  
Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your  
radio presets and custom settings.  
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-  
nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.  
• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,  
twisted, or damaged.  
• Not all listening modes use all speakers (page 82).  
• Specify the speaker distances (page 91) and adjust the  
individual speaker levels (page 92).  
Power  
Can’t turn on the AV receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into  
the wall outlet.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five  
seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
• Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not  
still connected.  
The AV receiver turns off as soon as it’s turned  
on  
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to  
Auto (page 108).  
• The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove  
the power cord from the wall outlet immediately. Discon-  
nect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the  
AV receiver with its power cord disconnected for 1 hour.  
After that, reconnect the power cord and set the volume  
to maximum. If the AV receiver stays on, set the volume  
to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect  
your speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns  
off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the  
power cord, and contact the dealer from whom you pur-  
chased this unit.  
Only the front speakers produce sound  
• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the  
front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.  
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers  
output sound if the Output Speaker setting is set to L/  
R (page 96).  
• Check the Speaker Configuration (page 88).  
Only the center speaker produces sound  
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro  
Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listening  
mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or  
mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the cen-  
ter speaker.  
Audio  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 88).  
There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet  
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected  
properly (page 49).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 19).  
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-  
nents are connected properly (page 27-40).  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with the  
metal part of each speaker terminal (page 21).  
• Make sure that the input source is properly selected  
(page 57).  
The surround speakers produce no sound  
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,  
the surround speakers produce no sound (page 82).  
• Depending on the source and current listening mode,  
not much sound may be produced by the surround  
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 88).  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
The center speaker produces no sound  
• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center  
speaker produces no sound (page 82).  
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers  
output sound if the Output Speaker setting is set to L/  
R (page 96).  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
The Late Night function doesn’t work  
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 86).  
The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t  
work  
• Check the DVD analog multichannel input connec-  
tions (page 29).  
• To select the DVD analog multichannel input, press  
the [Multi CH] input selector button.  
• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 88).  
The surround back speakers produce no sound  
• The surround back speakers are not used with all listen-  
ing modes. Select another listening mode (page 82).  
• Not much sound may be produced by the surround  
back speakers with some sources.  
About DTS signals  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 88).  
• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-  
stream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS listening  
mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to pre-  
vent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast  
reverse function on your player. If you switch your  
player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does  
not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any  
sound, in which case you should stop your player for  
about three seconds, and then resume playback.  
• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to  
playback DTS material properly even though your  
player is connected to a digital input on the AV  
receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream  
has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate,  
or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver  
doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such  
cases, you may hear noise.  
The subwoofer produces no sound  
• When you play source material that contains no infor-  
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces  
no sound.  
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly  
(page 88).  
There’s no sound with a certain signal format  
• Check the digital audio output setting on the con-  
nected device. On some game consoles, such as those  
that support DVD, the default setting is off.  
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an  
audio output format from a menu.  
• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes  
cannot be selected (pages 78-81).  
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,  
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player  
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-  
function.  
Can’t select the DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix listen-  
ing modes  
• These modes cannot be selected when no surround  
back speakers are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers  
are being used.  
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN  
can’t be heard  
• You can not always select all of the listening modes,  
depending on the number of the speaker connected  
(pages 78-81).  
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an  
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-  
nals, audio output may not start immediately.  
Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback  
Video  
• If no surround back speakers are connected, or the  
Zone 2 speakers are being used, 6.1/7.1 playback is  
not possible.  
• You can not always select all of the listening modes,  
depending on the number of the speakers connected  
(pages 78-81).  
There’s no picture  
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (page 19).  
• Make sure that each video component is properly con-  
nected (page 27-40).  
• If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, set the  
HDMI Monitor setting to Yes (page 45), and select “-  
- -” in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46 to watch  
composite video, S-Video, and component video  
sources.  
The volume cannot be set to +17 dB (99)  
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set  
(page 103).  
• After the Automatic Speaker Setup function has been  
run, or the volume level of each individual speaker has  
been adjusted (page 92), the maximum volume may  
be reduced.  
• If your TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT, set the HDMI Monitor setting to No (page 45),  
and select “- - -” in the “Component Video Setup” on  
page 47 to watch composite video and S-Video  
sources.  
Noise can be heard  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the  
audio performance, so don’t do it.  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
• If the video source is connected to a component video  
input, your TV must be connected to the COMPO-  
NENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT (page 25 and 26).  
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,  
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT  
(page 25).  
Remote Controller  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-  
rect polarity (page 12).  
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-  
teries, or old and new batteries (page 12).  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no  
obstruction between the remote controller and the AV  
receiver’s remote control sensor (page 12).  
• Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to  
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.  
Relocate if necessary.  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
the AV receiver is connected is selected.  
There’s no picture from a source connected to  
an HDMI IN  
• If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV  
receiver’s display, this indicates that the TV or display  
does not support the current video resolution and you  
need to select another resolution on your DVD player.  
• If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with  
colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not  
work reliably when the doors are closed.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-  
ler mode (pages 13-17).  
• When using the remote controller to control other  
manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may  
not work as expected.  
The onscreen menus don’t appear  
• The onscreen menus may do not appear on a TV that’s  
connected to the HDMI OUT. When the HDMI Mon-  
itor is set to No (page 45), the onscreen menus are out-  
put at a resolution of 480i. If the onscreen menus do  
not appear, set the HDMI Monitor to Yes (page 45).  
• Make sure that the video settings are correct (page 46  
and 47).  
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which  
the AV receiver is connected is selected.  
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control  
code.  
The immediate display does not appear  
• Make sure that the Immediate Display is set to On  
(page 104).  
• If the signal is transferred from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or if  
the signal is transferred from the HDMI IN to the  
HDMI OUT, the operation details will not be dis-  
played on the TV, regardless of the Immediate Display  
setting (page 46 and 47).  
• Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV receiver  
and remote controller (pages 105 and 108).  
Can’t control other components  
• If it’s an Integra/Onkyo component, make sure that the  
cable and analog audio cable are connected prop-  
erly. Connecting only an  
(page 41).  
cable won’t work  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-  
ler mode (pages 13-17).  
• If you’ve connected an  
recorder, CD recorder,  
OUT jacks, or an  
jacks, for the remote controller to work properly, you  
must set the display to MD, CDR, or DOCK  
(page 48).  
When operating a DS-A1 RI Dock, enter the appropri-  
ate remote control code for the first time (page 117).  
• To control another manufacturer’s component, point  
the remote controller at that component.  
-capable Onkyo MD  
Dock to the TAPE IN/  
Dock to the GAME/TV IN  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is  
noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
appear  
• Relocate your antenna.  
• Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com-  
puter.  
• Listen to the station in mono (page 60).  
• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote  
controller may cause noise.  
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
• To control an Integra/Onkyo component that’s con-  
nected via  
, point the remote controller at the AV  
receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote con-  
trol code first (page 117).  
• To control an Integra/Onkyo component that’s not con-  
nected via  
, or another manufacturer’s component,  
point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to  
enter the appropriate remote control code first  
(page 116).  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
The following settings can be made for the S-Video  
and composite video inputs  
Recording  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
selected (e.g., digital or analog).  
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these set-  
tings.  
1. While holding down the input selector button for the  
input source that you want to set, press the [Setup]  
button.  
Zone 2  
2. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change  
the setting.  
3. Press the [Setup] button when you’ve finished.  
There’s no sound  
• Only components connected to analog inputs can be  
played in Zone 2.  
• Video Attenuation  
Others  
This setting can be made for the DVD, VCR/DVR,  
CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, or AUX input.  
If you have a games console connected to the  
S-Video or composite video input, and the picture  
isn’t very clear, you can attenuate the gain.  
The sound changes when I connect my head-  
phones  
• When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening  
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,  
Mono, or Direct.  
Video ATT:0: (default).  
Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.  
The speaker volume cannot be set as required  
• When the Automatic Speaker Setup function is used,  
or the volume is adjusted on the onscreen setup  
menus, the maximum possible volume setting may  
change.  
The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal pro-  
cessing and control functions. In very rare situations,  
severe interference, noise from an external source, or  
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely  
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the  
wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it  
back in again.  
How do I change the language of a multiplex  
source  
• Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”  
menu to select Main or Sub (page 96).  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-  
rectly.  
The  
• To use  
functions don’t work  
, you must make an  
connection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-  
nent and AV receiver, even if they are connected digi-  
tally (page 41).  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall out-  
let, set the AV receiver to Standby.  
The functions Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change don’t work for components con-  
nected via  
• These functions don’t work when Zone 2 is turned on.  
When performing “Automatic Speaker Setup,”  
the measurement fails showing the message  
“Ambient noise is too high.”  
• This can be caused by any malfunction in your speaker  
unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.  
The settings cannot be saved  
• When the setup menus are locked, settings cannot be  
saved. Unlock the setup menus (page 107).  
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