Contents
Introduction ...................................2
AV Controller
Connection ..................................21
First Time Setup ..........................46
Basic Operation...........................64
Using the Listening Modes ........75
Advanced Setup ..........................86
Zone 2 and Zone 3.....................115
Controlling Other Components ..122
Others.........................................127
PR-SC886
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Controller.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
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.
For North American model
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
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.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
Warning
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
Modèle canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
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Precautions—Continued
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the
same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding
technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Contents
Listening to HD Radio™ Stations
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components
Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom
Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup
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Features
*1
Processing
• HDMI Audio and Video Processing (Deep Color,
x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS -HD Master Audio,
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 &
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol,
DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS,
Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*1
*2
DTS-HD High Resolusion Audio, Dolby TrueHD ,
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multi-CH PCM)
*3
• THX Ultra2 Plus Certified
• HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Video
Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI
*2
*3
• Component Video Upconversion
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Three-TI (Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips
*4
• Neural Surround , THX-Neural
*5
• Theater-Dimensional virtual surround sound
THX and Ultra2 Plus 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 permis-
sion.
• DSD Direct
*6
• Re-EQ function
*4
*5
Connections
• Balanced XLR stereo input
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.
• Balanced XLR 7.1-channel preouts, with front biamp-
ing capability
*7
• 4 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs
• Onkyo
for System Control
Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial),
1 Output (Optical)
*6 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX
Ltd.
• 6 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs
*7
• Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/2 Outputs)
• Zone 2 and Zone 3 Pre Out, and subwoofer preouts
• IR Input/Output and 12 V Trigger
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter-
face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens-
ing, LLC.
*8
• RS232 Port for Interface Control
©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.
Miscellaneous
*8
*9
• SIRIUS Ready / XM Ready with XMHD Sur-
round (North American models only)
*9
*10
• HD Radio reception (North American models
only)
®
XM Ready is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005
• 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American
models)
XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
*10
• 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models)
™
*11
HD Radio Technology Manufactured Under License From
• Music Optimizer for Compressed Music Files
iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp.
®
*12
•
Audyssey MultEQ XT to Correct Room Acoustic
Problems
™*12
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Loudness Correction
*11 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
™*12
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume
*12
• Indepedent Crossover Adjustment
(40/45/50/55/60/70/80/90/100/110/120/130/150/200 Hz)
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
®
• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration
• Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up
• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ XT,
™
™
Audyssey Dynamic Volume , and Audyssey Dynamic EQ
are trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote with 3 Mac-
ros and Mode-Key LEDs
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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
THX Ultra2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX
Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of
quality and performance tests. Only then can a prod-
uct feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your
guarantee that the Home Theater products you pur-
chase will give you superb performance for many
years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define
hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier
performance, and pre-amplifier performance and
operation for both digital and analog domains. THX
Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX
technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately
translate movie soundtracks for home theater play-
back.
Remote controller and three batteries (AA/R6)
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna
*
*
*
“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
*
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpora-
tion, and is intended for home and other limited con-
sumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is pro-
hibited.
AM loop antenna
Power cord
(Power cord varies from country to country.)
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the
same regardless of color.
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Multiroom Capability
You can use three speaker systems with this AV controller—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels)
for enjoying DVD movies in your main room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo
speaker system in a third room. And, you can select a different audio source for each room.
*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3.
*External power amplifier required.
*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3.
*External power amplifier required.
Main Room
Surround back left and right
speakers
Front Speakers
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Surround left and right speakers
Zone 2 Room
Zone 3 Room
Left and right
stereo speakers
Left and right
stereo speakers
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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
1
2
3 4 5
6
7
8
Push here to open
the flap
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bk
bl
Front flap
The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
Sets the AV controller to On or Standby.
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-
tor lights up when this mode is selected. Pressing
this button again selects the previous listening
mode.
Lights up when the AV controller is on Standby and
flashes while a signal is being received from the
remote controller.
Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or
multichannel.
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.
Select the following input sources: DVD,
VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1,
AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO.
This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected.
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
f Display
Displays various information about the currently
selected input source.
Sets the volume of the AV controller to −∞ dB,
–81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).
The volume level can also be displayed as an abso-
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North American model
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bn bo bp bq br bs bt ck cl cm cn co
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Other models
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
v SETUP button
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
This button is used to access the onscreen setup
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
menus that appear on the connected TV.
The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2.
The ZONE 3 button is used when setting Zone 3.
The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.
w TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER
buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the
TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner,
and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select
radio presets (see page 69).
Used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.
When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work
as arrow buttons and are used to select and set
items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the
onscreen setup menus.
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).
Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.
x RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup
menu.
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
Selects the THX listening modes.
The included speaker setup microphone is con-
nected here for automatic speaker setup.
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so
on. There are input jacks for optical digital audio,
S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.
Other models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and
it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using
Used to adjust the tone, and the volume and balance
of Zone 2 and Zone 3.
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode.
Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors.
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Select the Onkyo original listening modes.
American models do not have this switch.
This is the main power switch. When set to OFF,
the AV controller is completely shutdown. It must
be set to ON to set the AV controller to On or
Standby.
Display
4
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
bk
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Indicate the speaker configuration and channels
used by the current input source.
AUTO (67):
Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for
AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning
mode is selected.
: A box is displayed for each speaker that’s set
in the Speaker Configuration. No box appears for
speakers that are set to No or None.
Lights up when tuned to a radio station.
The following abbreviations indicate which audio
channels are included in the current input signal.
FM STEREO (67):
Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.
FL: Front left
C:
Center
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
FR: Front right
SL: Surround left
LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects)
SR: Surround right
Audyssey indicator (58)
Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up
when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.
SBL: Surround back left
SB: Surround back
SBR: Surround back right
Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged
into the PHONES jack.
Show the selected listening mode and audio input
signal format.
f Message area
Displays various information.
c Tuning indicators
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the
audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.
HD (North American model only) (70)
Lights up if the current AM or FM station supports
HD Radio technology.
While a digital HD Radio transmission is being
received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up. While an
analog HD Radio transmission is being received,
the ANALOG indicator lights up.
SPS (North American model only) (71)
Lights up when tuned to a HD Radio station that’s
transmitting secondary multicast channels.
Displays the volume level.
Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports
RDS (Radio Data System).
Flashes while the AV controller is muted.
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Rear Panel
North American model
1 2
3
4
5 6 78
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Other models
a u REMOTE CONTROL
b RS232
This port is for connecting the AV controller to
home automation equipment and external control-
lers.
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
nected to the u jack on another u-capable
Onkyo component for remote and system control.
c PHONO IN
To use u, you must make an analog audio connec-
tion (RCA) between the AV controller and the other
component, even if they are connected digitally.
This audio input is for connecting a turntable.
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d COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3
These RCA component video inputs are for con-
necting components with a component video out-
put, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR
(digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which
means you can assign each one to an input selector
to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup”
n 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 controller while you’re in Zone 2, or
control it when it’s out of sight, for example,
installed in a cabinet.
A commercially available IR emitter can be con-
nected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)
remote control signals through to other components.
e COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1
This RCA component video output is for connect-
ing a TV or projector with a component video input.
o 12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)
These outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trig-
ger inputs on other components.
f COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
2/ZONE 2 OUT
p ETHERNET
This RCA component video output is for connect-
ing a TV or projector with a component video input
located in your main listening room or Zone 2.
This port is for connecting the AV controller to
home automation equipment and external control-
lers. Use only shielded Ethernet cables.
g HDMI IN 1–4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-
nections carry digital audio and digital video.
q AM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio reception)
(on North American model)
The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM
antenna.
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components
with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD
recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re
assignable, which means you can assign each one to
an input selector to suit your setup. See “Video
r AC INLET
The supplied power cord is connected here. The
other end of the power cord should be connected to
a suitable wall outlet.
The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or pro-
jector with an HDMI input.
s DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3
These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect-
ing components with a coaxial digital audio output,
such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assign-
able, which means you can assign each one to an
input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio
h SIRIUS antenna (on North American model)
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS
instructions).
i XM antenna (on North American model)
This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM
instructions).
t DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT
These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting
components with an optical digital audio output,
such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assign-
able, which means you can assign each one to an
input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio
j MONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video jack should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
k AM ANTENNA (not North American model)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
The optical digital audio output is for connecting a
digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as
a CD recorder.
l ZONE 2 OUT
u GND screw
This composite video output can be connected to a
video input on a TV in Zone 2.
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground
wire.
m FM ANTENNA (not North American model)
v BALANCE L/R INPUT
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
This balanced XLR input is for connecting a com-
ponent with a stereo balanced XLR output. For a
mono source, connect to the BALANCE L XLR.
w CD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
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x TAPE IN/OUT
dn PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3
These analog audio input and output jacks are for
connecting a recorder with an analog audio input
and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,
etc.
These analog audio outputs can be connected to the
line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.
The SW jacks can be connected to the inputs on
powered subwoofers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.
y AUX 1 IN
do 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 controller.
A VCR for playback only or other video source can
be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite
video input jacks for connecting the video signal.
z GAME/TV IN
A game console or TV output can be connected
here. There’s S-Video and composite video input
jacks for connecting the video signal.
cr CBL/SAT IN
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.
There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks
for connecting the video signal.
cs VCR/DVR IN/OUT
A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be
connected here for recording and playback. There’s
S-Video and composite video input and output jacks
for connecting the video signal.
ct DVD IN
This input is for connecting a DVD player. There’s
S-Video and composite video input jacks for con-
necting the video signal.
dk PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK
L/R
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 controller solely as a preamplifier. The
SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered
subwoofer.
dl MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK
L/R
This analog multichannel input is for connecting a
component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio out-
put, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or
SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.
dm PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK
L/R
This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can
be connected to the analog audio input on a multi-
channel power amplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack
is for connecting a powered subwoofer.
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Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
Aiming the Remote Controller
When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV
controller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
To open the battery compartment, press
the small hollow and slide open the cover.
1
Remote control sensor
STANDBY indicator
AV controller
30˚
30˚
Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
controller is subjected to bright light, such as direct
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this
in mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV controller is installed close
to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote con-
troller may not work reliably.
Slide the cover shut.
3
• Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller,
such as a book or magazine, because a button may be
pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
controller 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 controller’s remote
control sensor.
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
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About the Remote Controller Modes
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
As well as the AV controller, 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 con-
troller. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via u.
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
controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via
u.
1
■ DVD Mode
2
By default, you can control an Onkyo DVD player in this
mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code,
you can control components made by other manufactur-
ers (see page 122).
bm
3
■ CD/CDR/MD Mode
By default, you can control an 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 122).
bn
4
■ DOCK Mode
RECEIVER
bo
bp
This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo
RI Dock. You must enter the appropriate remote control
TAPE/AMP
5
6
■ TV and VCR Modes
With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You
must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see
7
bq
br
bs
8
9
■ CABLE/SAT Mode
In CABLE/SAT mode, you can control a cable or satel-
lite TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote
control code first (see page 122).
1
■ ZONE 2/ZONE 3 Modes
These modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see
bk
bl
Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select
1
a mode.
bt
ck
Use the buttons supported by that mode
to control the component.
2
RECEIVER/TAPE mode: see right column
cl
Note:
Some of the remote controller functions described in this
manual may not work as expected with other compo-
nents.
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Turns the Late Night function on or off.
Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or
multichannel.
Sets the AV controller to Standby.
Turns on the AV controller.
Used to select the input source.
■ TAPE mode
On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.
Used with the Macro function.
1 Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons
The Previous [7] button selects the previous
track. During playback it selects the beginning of
the current track. The Next [6] button selects the
next track.
Adjusts the display brightness.
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous
and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work prop-
erly with some cassette tapes.
Selects radio presets.
h SETUP button
Play [1] button
Used to change settings.
Starts playback.
Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4]
buttons
Displays information about the current input source.
The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast
Used to select the listening modes. The [STEREO],
[SURR], and LISTENING MODE [e]/[r] buttons
can be used at any time, regardless of the currently
selected remote controller mode.
Forward [4] button starts fast forward.
Reverse Play [t] button
Starts reverse playback.
Stop [2] button
k TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL–, and LEVEL+
buttons (65, 93)
Stops playback.
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
REC [y] button
Starts recording.
l LIGHT button
Turns the remote controller’s illuminated buttons on
or off.
Selects the Direct tuning mode for radio.
Used to select the remote controller modes. When
you press a button, the REMOTE MODE button for
the currently selected mode lights up.
Used with the Sleep function.
Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless
of the currently selected remote controller mode.
q RETURN button
Returns to the previous display when changing set-
tings.
Mutes or unmutes the AV controller.
Turns the Re-EQ function on or off.
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a STANDBY button
DVD Mode
Sets the DVD player to Standby.
To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the
[DVD] REMOTE MODE button.
b ON button
Turns on the DVD player.
c Number buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and
1
2
to enter times for locating specific points.
d TOP MENU button
Selects a DVD’s top menu.
3
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
f DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a DVD changer.
bn
g SETUP button
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.
h DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc, title,
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
DVD
4
bo
i Playback buttons
5
6
From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast
Reverse, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse,
and Slow Forward.
bp
7
8
j REPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback function.
k AUDIO button
9
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
bq
l OPEN/CLOSE [0] button
Opens and closes the disc tray.
m CLEAR button
bk
bl
br
bs
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
n MENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
bm
bt
o RETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu.
p RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
q PLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
r SUBTITLE button
Selects subtitles.
s VIDEO OFF button
Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating
any possibility of interference.
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a STANDBY button
CD/MD/CDR Modes
Sets the component to Standby.
To control an 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 con-
troller 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
b ON button
Set the component to On or Standby.
c Number buttons
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points.
d Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used with some components.
e DISC +/– button
Selects discs on a CD changer.
f DISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc or track,
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,
and so on.
1
2
g Playback buttons
From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast
Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward.
3
h REC [y] button
Starts recording.
i REPEAT button
bl
Used with the repeat playback function.
j OPEN/CLOSE [0] button
CD
Opens or closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc.
CDR/M
k CLEAR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
l RETURN button
4
5
Used with some components.
m RANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
n PLAY MODE button
6
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
bm
7
bn
bo
8
9
bk
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a STANDBY button
DOCK Mode
Turns off the iPod.
Dock mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo
RI Dock.
b ON button*
Turns on the iPod.
To control an RI Dock, press the [DOCK] REMOTE
MODE button to select the DOCK remote controller
mode.
In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the
appropriate remote control code (see page 122).
c TOP MENU button
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
d Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons*
Used to navigate menus and select items.
When Using an RI Dock:
e ALBUM +/– button*
• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN
L/R jacks.
Selects the next or previous album.
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or
HDD/DOCK.
f DISPLAY button*
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.
• Set the AV controller’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see
g Previous [7] button
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the
previous song.
• See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more
information.
h Pause [3] button
Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPods, it
works as a Play/Pause button.)
1
2
i Fast Reverse [5] button
Press and hold to fast reverse.
j PLAYLIST Up/Down [i]/[o] buttons*
Used to select the previous or next playlist on the
iPod.
k REPEAT button*
Used with the repeat function.
l MENU button*
Used to access menus.
m Play [1] 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.)
DOCK
3
bm
n Next [6] button
4
Selects the next song.
o Stop [2] button
5
Stops playback and displays a menu.
p Fast Forward [4] button
6
bn
Press and hold to fast forward.
7
8
9
bo
bp
q RANDOM button*
Used with the shuffle function.
bq
br
r PLAY MODE button
bk
Used to select play modes on components with
selectable play modes.
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2
RI Dock.
bl
bs
*
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 controller’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With
analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You
can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Front left and right speakers
These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid
anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at
about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly
so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
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 lis-
tener, or slightly behind, about
2–3 feet (60–100 cm)above ear level.
Ideally they should be equally spaced
from the listener.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left
and right speakers, making sound
movements distinct and providing a
full sound image. For movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV (preferably
on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the
LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The
volume and quality of the bass output from
Surround back left and right speakers
your subwoofer will depend on its position, the
shape of your listening room, and your listen-
ing position. In general, a good bass sound
can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in
a front corner, or at one-third the way along the
front wall, as shown.
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital
EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround
EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound
and improve sound localization behind the listener. Posi-
tion them behind the listener about 2–3 feet
(60–100 cm) above ear level.
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 positions within the room
and choose the one that provides the most
satisfying results.
Corner
position
1/3 of wall
position
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Connecting the AV Controller
Connecting Your Speakers
The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate
multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV con-
troller’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and
connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers termi-
nals. Speaker settings such as crossover frequency and
distance are set on the AV controller.
Using Dipole Speakers
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 your TV or screen, while the sur-
round back left and right dipolar speakers should be posi-
tioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as
shown.
Speaker Configuration
For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need
seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.
The following table shows which channels you should
use based on the number of speakers you have.
Normal speakers
Dipole speakers
Number of speakers:
Front left
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
TV/screen
1
TV/screen
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
4
2
3
4
2
3
Front right
Center
Surround left
✓
✓
5
6
5
6
Surround right
Surround back*
Surround back left
Surround back right
✓
✓
7
8
7
8
*
If you’re using only one surround back speaker, use the SURR
BACK L output.
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
8. Surround back right
speaker
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass.
To get the best from your surround-sound system, you
must set the speaker settings. You can do this automati-
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Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s SUB-
WOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered sub-
woofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re
using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT to the amp’s input.
You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV
controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER PRE OUT XLR
jack by using a balanced XLR cable.
Powered
subwoofer
Powered
subwoofer
INPUT
LINE INPUT
INPUT
SUBWOOFER
LINE INPUT
PRE OUT
Balanced
XLR cable
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs
You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with RCA input jacks by using a multichannel
RCA audio cable or several stereo RCA audio cables.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
AV controller
Multichannel
power amplifier
SURROUND
RIGHT
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
SURROUND
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
RIGHT
CENTER
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Surround
back right
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Frontright
speaker
Center
speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Surround
back left
speaker
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Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs
You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks by using several
XLR audio cables.
The AV controller’s balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
AV controller
Multichannel
power amplifier
SURROUND
RIGHT
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
SURROUND
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
RIGHT
CENTER
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Surround
back right
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Frontright
speaker
Center
speaker
Front left
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Surround
back left
speaker
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Bi-amping the Front Speakers
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respec-
tively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping,
providing improved bass and treble performance.
• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to feed up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R
outputs feed the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV controller, you must set
the “Speaker Type” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable bi-amping (see page 55).
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
AV controller
Multichannel
power amplifier
SURROUND
RIGHT
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
SURROUND
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
RIGHT
CENTER
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Surround right
speaker
Center speaker
Surround left
speaker
Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low)
Front right speaker
Front left speaker
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Connecting Antenna
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
2
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 controller won’t pick up any radio signals
without any antenna connected, so you must connect the
antenna to use the tuner.
Thumbtacks, etc.
■ North American Model
AM ANTENNA push terminals
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead (see page 27).
FM ANTENNA jack
■ Other Models
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
AM ANTENNA push terminals
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
1
FM ANTENNA jack
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
2
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around.)
1
■ North American Model
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
FM
75
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
■ North American Model
■ Other Models
FM75
Push
Insert wire
Release
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV controller 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.
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■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
■ Other Models
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.
Push
Insert wire
Release
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV controller
To TV (or VCR)
Once your AV controller 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.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
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.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your AV controller, TV, speaker cables, and
power cords.
■ North American Model
Outdoor antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer-
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead.
■ Other Models
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
FM 75
Notes:
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizon-
tally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
• 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.
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AV Connection Color Coding
About AV Connections
RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-
channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).
Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and
outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
supplied with your other AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
Analog audio
Left (white)
Right (red)
Left (white)
Right (red)
The AV controller’s optical digital jacks have shutter-
type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted
and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Composite video
(Yellow)
(Yellow)
Right!
• Push plugs in all the way to make
good connections (loose connec-
tions can cause noise or malfunc-
tions).
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical
plug straight when inserting and removing.
• To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables.
Wrong!
AV Cables and 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 jacks slightly differently.)
Y
C
C
Y
Y
Component
video cable
C
B/PB
B
/
P
P
B
R
C
B/PB
C
R/PR
R/
C
R/PR
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
S
S-Video cable
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment.
Composite
video cable
V
Audio
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for coaxial.
OPTICAL
Optical digital
audio cable
This offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is
the same as for optical.
COAXIAL
Coaxial digital
audio cable
This cable carries analog audio. Balanced XLR
cables are used for better noise immunity and longer
cable runs.
Balanced XLR
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 is
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.
FRONT CENTER
SURR SURR BACK
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
SUBWOOFER
MULTI CH
Note: The AV controller does not support SCART connections.
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Connecting Both Audio & Video
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV controller,
you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV controller.
: Signal Flow
Video
Video
Audio
Audio
TV, projector,
etc.
DVD player, etc.
On
Power
S
tandby
On
O
f
f
Seven Channel Amplifier RDA-7.1
Power amplifier and speakers
(see page 26 for hookup details)
Which Connections Should I Use?
The AV controller supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.
For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the AV controller 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 controller can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the “Monitor Out” setting,
which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI out-
puts.
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” (see page 109), the “Picture Adjust” setting to the default (see
■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”
With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI
Main” or “HDMI Sub” (see page 46), video
input signals flow through the AV controller as
Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
shown, with composite video, S-Video, and
component video sources all being upcon-
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
verted for the respective HDMI output. Use the
“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” setting if
you connect the AV controller’s HDMI OUT
MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB, respectively, to
your TV.
IN
AV controller
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective
input signals as they are.
MONITOR OUT
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
TV, projector, etc.
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■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to
“Analog”
Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog”
(see page 46), video input signals flow through
the AV controller as shown, with composite
video and S-Video sources being upconverted
for the component video output. Use this set-
ting if you connect the AV controller’s
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1
or 2 to your TV.
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
HDMI
IN
AV controller
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.
MONITOR OUT
S-Video
Composite
Component
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective
input signals as they are.
TV, projector, etc.
This signal flow also applies when the Monitor
Out “Resolution” setting is set to “Through”
Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting
When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Ana-
lution” setting is set to anything other than
will be as shown here, with composite video
and S-Video sources being upconverted for the
component video output.
Video Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
Composite
S-Video
Component
HDMI
HDMI
IN
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective
analog input signals as they are. HDMI input
signals are not output.
AV controller
MONITOR OUT
S-Video
Composite
Component
TV, projector, etc.
Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV
controller by using any of the following audio
connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial,
analog multichannel, or HDMI.
Audio Signal Flow Chart
DVD player, etc.
When choosing a connection format, bear in
mind that the AV controller does not convert
digital input signals for analog line outputs and
vice versa. For example, audio signals con-
nected to an optical or coaxial digital input are
not output by the analog TAPE OUT.
Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial
HDMI
HDMI
AV controller
2
*
Analog
Optical
1
*
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Output” setting (see
MD recorder, etc.
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Connecting a TV or Projector
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 37 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your TV (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
b
c
and , or and .)
a
b
a
c
Connection
AV controller
Signal flow
TV
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1
MONITOR OUT S
Component video input
S-Video input
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
MONITOR OUT V
Composite video input
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
GAME/TV IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
C
b
c
B
a
A
L
R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Y
PB
PR
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Connect one or the other
TV, projector,
etc.
Connection
b
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite
receiver to the AV controller and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV controller
(see pages 34 and 36).
Hint!
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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
If you use connection , you must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection.
A
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 or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
b
c
and , or and .)
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 controller
Signal flow
DVD player
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD)
DVD IN S
Component video output
S-Video output
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
DVD IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
DVD IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
C
b
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
DVD player
To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a
multichannel analog audio output, see page 33.
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Hooking Up the Multichannel Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel
analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV controller’s multichannel input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV controller’s MULTI CH:
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 controller’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.
Before using the multichannel input, you must assign it to an input selector. See “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 54.
To select the multichannel input, see “Selecting Audio Inputs” on page 114. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the
multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity” on page 111.
7.1 ch
5.1 ch
FRONT
CENTER
SURR
SURR BACK
L
L
R
R
SUBWOOFER
MULTI CH
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
SURR
BACK
DVD player
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs
via the AV controller, which is 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
If you use connection , you must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection.
A
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and
b
c
a
, or and .)
b
a
c
Connection
AV controller
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2
VCR/DVR IN S
Signal flow
VCR or DVD recorder
Component video output
S-Video output
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
VCR/DVR IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
VCR/DVR IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
c
C
b
B
a
c
A
Connection
must be
A
assigned
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
c
VCR,
DVD recorder
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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 controller 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
Connection
AV controller
VCR/DVR OUT S
Signal flow
VCR or DVD recorder
S-Video input
⇒
⇒
⇒
⇒
A
B
a
VCR/DVR OUT V
Composite video input
Audio L/R input
VCR/DVR OUT L/R
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
Digital optical input
b
B
A
a
b
L
R
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
VCR,
DVD recorder
Notes:
• The AV controller must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby mode.
• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV controller, connect
the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVD recorder’s
audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVD recorder for details.
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your
source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the
VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR
OUT S jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR/DVD recorder must
be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT S jack.
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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source
With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs
via the AV controller, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Hint!
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the video source (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
If you use connection , you must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection.
A
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
b
c
and , or and .)
a
b
a
c
Connection
AV controller
Signal flow
Video source
Component video output
S-Video output
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3
CBL/SAT IN S
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
CBL/SAT IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
CBL/SAT IN L/R
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)
b
c
C
B
b
a
c
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
Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.
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Connecting Components with HDMI
About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now,
several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can
carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital
audio, or multichannel PCM).
*1
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface) , so TVs and displays
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and
displays, resulting in no picture.)
*2
The AV controller uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , so only HDCP-compatible components
will display a picture.
The AV controller’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:
Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD, and Multichannel PCM
Supported Audio Formats
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Mas-
ter Audio)
Your DVD player must be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT.
About Copyright Protection
*2
The AV controller supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) , a copy-protection system for digital
video signals. Other devices connected to the AV controller via HDMI must also support HDCP.
Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV controller’s HDMI
OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB 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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Making HDMI Connections
Step 1:
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV controller’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible Blu-ray player/DVD player,
TV, projector, and so on.
Step 2:
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector. See “Video Input Setup” on page 50.
■ Video Signals
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for
display on your TV. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI outputs.
See “Video Connection Formats” on page 29 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
controller. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI outputs, unless the “Audio TV Output” setting is set to “On” (see
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the “Audio TV
Hint!
PCM.
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
IN
TV
Blu-ray player/
DVD player
HDMI
HDMI
Notes:
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can
be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need
to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In
addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV controller, 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 controller). If the
TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV controller or the
sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV Output” setting is set to “On” (see page 111), or “TV Control” is set to “Enable” (see page 112)
and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV controller volume control, the sound will be
output by the AV controller’s speakers. To stop the AV controller’s speakers producing sound, change the settings,
change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV controller’s volume.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the
picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected
component’s instruction manual for details.
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Connecting a Game Console
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your game console (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
C
If you use connection , you must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection.
A
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player (
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your game console or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
b
a
and .)
b
Connection
AV controller
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3
GAME/TV IN S
Signal flow
Game console
Component video output
S-Video output
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
C
a
GAME/TV IN V
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
GAME/TV IN L/R
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME/TV)
b
C
B
b
a
A
Connection
must be
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 a Camcorder or Other Device
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.
A
B
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
AUX 2 INPUT
DIGITAL
b
a
AUX 2 INPUT
AUX 2 INPUT
L
AUDIO
R
AUX 2 INPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
A
B
VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
S VIDEO
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
Camcorder, etc.
Connection
AV controller
Signal flow
Camcorder
AUX 2 INPUT S VIDEO
AUX 2 INPUT VIDEO
S-Video output
⇐
⇐
⇐
⇐
A
B
a
Composite video output
Analog audio L/R output
Digital optical output
AUX 2 INPUT L-AUDIO-R
AUX 2 INPUT DIGITAL
b
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Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches your CD player (
,
, or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in
a
b
c
a
phono preamp.
IN 2
b
IN
(VCR/DVR)
COAXIAL
L
L
R
R
IN
a
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
CD
R
OPTICAL
Connect one
or the other
Connection
a
IN 2
(CD)
CD
must be
assigned
b
c
COAXIAL
OUT
L
R
Turntable (MM) with
built-in phono preamp
AUDIO
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
CD player
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well,
b
c
use and , or and .)
a
b
a
c
Connection
AV controller
Signal flow
CD or turntable
Analog audio L/R output
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
CD IN L/R
⇐
⇐
⇐
a
b
c
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)
■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in
The AV controller’s PHONO IN is designed for use with
a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV controller’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 controller’s GND screw. With some turntables,
connecting the ground wire may produce an audible
hum. If this happens, disconnect it.
IN
L
R
• 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
controller’s PHONO IN L/R jacks.
PHONO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
• 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.
R
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Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches your recorder (
,
,
, or ), and then make the connection.
a
b
c
d
IN
a
COAXIAL
b
L
IN 2
R
(VCR/DVR)
TAPE
c
OPTICAL
a
IN 2
(CD)
L
R
OPTICAL
d
TAPE
L
R
L
R
Connect one
or the other
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
OPTICAL
IN
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.
• With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
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 controller
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 2 (VCR/DVR)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (CD)
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
Digital coaxial output
Digital optical output
Digital optical input
⇐
⇐
⇒
b
c
d
Connecting a Balanced Audio Source
You can connect a balanced audio source to the AV controller’s BALANCE L/R XLR jacks by using two XLR audio
cables. To use the balanced input, you must assign it to an input selector (see page 54). If you connect a mono source,
use the BALANCE L XLR jack and set the “Balance Input” setting to “Mono” (see page 54). The AV controller’s
balanced INPUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.
2
1
3
Stereo audio source with
balanced XLR output
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Connecting an RI Dock
■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:
Not all iPod models output video. For information
about which iPod models are supported by the RI
Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual.
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the
AV controller’s AUX 1 IN L/R jacks.
(Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.)
■ If Your iPod Supports Video:
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the
AV controller’s AUX 1 IN L/R jacks, and connect its
video output jack to the AV controller’s AUX 1 IN V
jack.
IN
L
R
(Onkyo DS-A2X hookup shown below.)
V
IN
L
R
■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock
• Connect its video output jack to the AV controller’s AUX 1 jack.
Notes:
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.
• By using the [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller of the AV controller to change the
remote mode to “DOCK”, you can operate your iPod in the RI Dock (see page 20).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 122).
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components (North American model only)
The AV controller has AC outlet on its rear panel that can be used to
connect the power cords of other components that you intend to use
with the AV controller. These components can then be left turned on
so that they turn on and off as and when the AV controller is set to On
or Standby.
Caution:
• Make sure that the total capacity of the components that you con-
nect to the AC OUTLET does not exceed the stated capacity.
Notes:
the AC outlet are on all the time regardless of whether the AV con-
troller is set to On or Standby, or Ready mode in this case, so any
components connected to them cannot be turned on or off automat-
ically.
AC OUTLET
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
120W 1A MAX.
• Onkyo components connected via u should be connected
directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLET on the AV controller.
North American model
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Connecting Onkyo u Components
Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV controller with an analog audio cable (RCA).
Step 2: Make the necessary u connections (see illustration below).
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:
Auto Power On/Standby
When you start playback on a component connected via u, if the AV controller is on Standby, it will automatically
turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV controller is set to Standby, all compo-
nents connected via u will also go on Standby. This function will not work with components that are connected to an
AC OUTLET on the AV controller.
Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV controller automatically selects that component as
the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV controller’s multichannel input, you’ll need to press the
[AUDIO SEL] button repeatedly and select Multich to hear all channels (see page 74), as the Direct Change u func-
tion selects the DVD IN L/R jacks.
Remote Control
You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components. You must enter
the appropriate remote control code first (see page 123). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV con-
troller and not the other component.
Notes:
IN
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables
L
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
R
• Some components have two u jacks. You can con-
CD
nect either one to the AV controller. The other jack is
FRONT
for connecting additional u-capable components.
L
• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Con-
REMOTE
CONTROL
R
necting other manufacturer’s components may cause
a malfunction.
DVD
• Some components may not support all u functions.
Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo
components.
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
R
L
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
• While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the Auto Power
On/Standby and Direct Change u functions do not
work.
R
L
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
Connecting the Power Cord
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all your speakers and AV components.
• Connect the power cord to the AV controller’s AC INLET.
• Plug the other end of the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.
• Turning on the AV controller 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 controller into a different branch circuit.
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Turning On the AV Controller
• North American model
• Other models
ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY
STANDBY indicator
STANDBY
ON
STANDBY indicator
RECEIVER
POWER
Turning On and Standby
Set the [POWER] switch to the ON position ( ).
(Skip this step if you have the North American model.)
1
The AV controller enters Standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator comes on.
On the AV controller, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
2
Remote
controller
On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button,
followed by the [ON] button.
The AV controller comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes
off.
AV controller
or
Pressing the remote controller’s [ON] button again will turn on any components con-
nected via u.
To turn the AV controller off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote
controller’s [STANDBY] button. The AV controller will enter Standby mode. To pre-
vent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV controller, turn down the
volume before you turn it off.
For non-North American models: To completely shut down the AV controller, set the [POWER] switch to the OFF
position ( ).
Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps
To get your system up and running with the minimum of fuss, here’s a few pointers to help you configure the AV
controller 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
■ Did you connect your TV to an HDMI OUT or COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 or 2?
If you did, see “Monitor Out Setup” on page 49.
■ Did you connect a component to an HDMI input,
Y
HDMI
component video input, or digital audio input?
COAXIAL
PB
PR
OPTICAL
respectively.
■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI
OUT
IN
Dock?
TAPE
MD recorder, CD recorder,
RI Dock
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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV controller for the very first time.
Press the [HDMI OUT] button.
The current setting is displayed.
Monitor Setup
1
On the “Monitor Out” settings, you can select whether or
not to have the video sources’ images output through the
HDMI OUT, as well as whether to have the onscreen
setup menu output through the HDMI OUT or through
an analog output.
Press the [HDMI OUT] button
repeatedly to select:
2
Analog:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT 1 or 2, S MONI-
TOR OUT, or V MONITOR OUT.
HDMI Main:
1, 2
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT MAIN.
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT 1 or 2, set the “Monitor Out” setting to
“Analog” so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed
and composite video and S-Video sources are upcon-
verted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO MON-
ITOR OUT 1 or 2.
HDMI Sub:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT SUB.
Note:
When “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”
is selected, the onscreen setup menus
are output by only the HDMI outputs.
If you’re not using the HDMI outputs
and select “HDMI Main” or “HDMI
Sub” by mistake and the menus dis-
appear, press the [HDMI OUT] but-
ton to select “Analog”.
Composite video, S-Video
IN
Component video
OUT
Composite video, S-Video
Component video
Note:
See page 29 for charts showing how the “Monitor Out”
video signal flow through the AV controller.
If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN or
HDMI OUT SUB, set the “Monitor Out” setting to
“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” 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 MAIN or HDMI OUT
SUB. The onscreen setup menus are displayed on the
HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB only.
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
HDMI
IN
OUT
Composite video, S-Video,
HDMI
component video
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI
OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB and COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV controller
upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match
the resolution supported by your TV (see page 104).
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In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the
same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your
Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Language”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Selecting the Language used for the
onscreen setup menus
4
This setting determines the language used for the
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese.
English, German, French, Spanish,
Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
5
Use the Up and Down [ q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “6. Miscella-
neous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger
4. 12V Trigger
5. 12V Trigger
A
B
C
Setup
Setup
Setup
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
3
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup
Immediate Display
Monitor Type
Display Position
TV Format
On
16 : 9
Bottom
Auto
English
Language
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Note:
The “TV Format” (*) setting is not
available on the North American mod-
els.
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■ Menus for First Time Setup
Submenus
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
1
2
MOVE
ENTER RETURN EXIT
ENTER RETURN SETUP
1
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus
MOVE
ENTER RETURN EXIT
ENTER RETURN SETUP
Carry out the settings for the AV controller by using the
Onscreen Setup Menu.
Main menu
MENU
Press the [RECEIVER] button fol-
lowed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
1
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
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
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger
4. 12V Trigger
5. 12V Trigger
A
B
C
Setup
Setup
Setup
MOVE
ENTER
ENTER RETURN EXIT
RETURN SETUP
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select submenu and then
press [ENTER].
2
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2/Zone3
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
6. Network
The submenu appears.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
menu.
MOVE
ENTER RETURN EXIT
ENTER RETURN SETUP
Press the [RETURN] button to return to
the previous menu.
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Monitor Out Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
2
3
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Monitor Out”,
and then press [ENTER].
1
The “Monitor Out” menu appears.
2, 3
1, 7
2–6
1–1. Monitor Out
Monitor Out
Analog
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Through
0
0
0
0
Saturation
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT 1 or 2, set the “Monitor Out” setting to
“Analog” so that the onscreen setup menus are displayed
and composite video and S-Video sources are upcon-
verted and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO MON-
ITOR OUT 1 or 2.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Monitor Out”, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
4
Analog:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT 1 or 2, S MONI-
TOR OUT, or V MONITOR OUT.
If you connect your TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN or
HDMI OUT SUB, set the “Monitor Out” setting to
“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”, respectively, 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 MAIN or
HDMI OUT SUB.
HDMI Main:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT MAIN.
HDMI Sub:
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI out-
puts and COMPONENT VIDEO outputs and have the
AV controller upconvert the picture resolution as neces-
sary to match the resolution supported by your TV.
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT SUB.
Note:
When “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”
is selected, the onscreen setup menus
are output by only the HDMI outputs.
If you’re not using the HDMI outputs
and select “HDMI Main” or “HDMI
Sub” by mistake and the menus dis-
appear, press the AV controller’s
[HDMI OUT] button so that “Moni-
tor Out: Analog” appears on the dis-
play.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
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Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
5
7
tons to select “Resolution”, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
Through:
Select this to pass video through the
AV controller at the same resolution
and with no conversion.
Notes:
• If the video source contains information that restricts
output at high-resolutions, 720p or 1080i content will
not be converted.
Out” and “Resolution” settings affect the video signal
flow through the AV controller.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
Auto:
Select this to have the AV controller
automatically convert video at reso-
lutions not supported by your TV.
(Not available when the “Monitor
Out” setting is set to “Analog”.)
480p:
Select this for 480p output and
video conversion as necessary.
Video Input Setup
720p:
Select this for 720p output and
video conversion as necessary.
HDMI Input Setup
If you connect a video component to an 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.
1080i:
Select this for 1080i output and
video conversion as necessary.
1080p:
By default, none of the HDMI inputs are assigned.
Select this for 1080p output and
video conversion as necessary. (Not
available when the “Monitor Out”
setting is set to “Analog”.)
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV controller with
an HDMI cable, you can set the AV controller so that
composite video, S-Video, and component video sources
*
are upconverted and output by the HDMI outputs. You
Source:
can set this for each input selector by selecting the “- - -”
option.
Output will be according to the res-
olution level which was set with
Resolution inside Source:
4-4. Picture Adjust. (Setting for
each Source becomes possible.)
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
HDMI
HDMI
IN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Component Out
2”, and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
6
OUT
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
Monitor:
Select this if you’ve connected the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-
TOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT to a TV
or other component in your main
room.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
Zone 2:
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Select this if you’ve connected the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-
TOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT to a TV
in Zone 2.
When Monitor is selected, the COM-
PONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT outputs the same
video as the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT 1.
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Notes:
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
• For composite video, S-Video, and component video
upconversion for the HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI
OUT SUB, the “Monitor Out” setting must be set to
“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”, respectively (see
page 49), and the “HDMI Input” setting must be set to
nal flow and upconversion.
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
• 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.
• The “TUNER” input selector cannot be assigned and
is fixed at the “- - -” option.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. HDMI Input”,
and then press [ENTER].
3
The “HDMI Input” menu appears.
1–2. HDMI Input
DVD
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX1
AUX2
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
4
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4:
Select the HDMI IN to which the
video component has been con-
nected.
- - -:
Output composite video, S-Video,
and component video sources from
the HDMI OUT. The video output
signal from the HDMI OUT is the
one configured in “Component
Video Setup” (see page 52).
Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to
more than one input selector. When
HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already been
assigned, you must set first any unused
input selectors to “- - -” or you will be
unable to assign HDMI1 - HDMI4 to
input selector.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
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Component Video Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
2
3
If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT
VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input
selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player
to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3, you must assign COM-
PONENT VIDEO IN 3 to the DVD input selector.
By default, the DVD input selector is assigned to COM-
PONENT VIDEO IN 1, and all of the other input selec-
tors are assigned to the “- - -” option.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
Input selector
DVD
Default assignment
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Component
Video Input”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Component Video Input” menu
appears.
IN1
- - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX1
- - -
- - -
- - -
AUX2
- - -
1–3. Component Video Input
DVD
IN1
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
TAPE
- - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX1
TUNER
CD
- - - (Fixed)
- - -
AUX2
PHONO
- - -
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV controller with a
component video cable, you can set the AV controller so
that composite video and S-Video sources are upcon-
verted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO MON-
ITOR OUT 1 or 2. You can set this for each input
selector by selecting the “- - -” option.
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
4
IN1: Use the video component
connected to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 1.
Composite video, S-Video
IN
Component video
IN2: Use the video component
connected to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 2.
IN3: Use the video component
connected to COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 3.
OUT
Composite video, S-Video
Component video
- - -: Output composite video and
S-Video sources from the
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Notes:
• For composite video and S-Video upconversion for
the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 or 2,
the “Monitor Out” setting must be set to “Analog”
(see page 49), and the “Component Video Input” set-
mation on video signal flow and upconversion.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
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Digital Audio Input Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
4
If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,
if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 2, you
must assign OPTICAL IN 2 to the “CD” input selector.
“COAX1”, “COAX2”, “COAX3”,
“OPT1”, “OPT2”, or “- - - (ana-
log)”.
Here are the default assignments.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an
Input selector
DVD
Default assignment
COAX1
Setup” on page 50, this input assign-
ment is automatically set to the same
HDMI IN. And in addition to the
usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2,
etc.), you can also select HDMI
inputs. If you change the input
assignment from an HDMI IN to one
of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or
COAX2), be sure to set the “Using
the DIGITAL INPUT Button” on
page 58 to the same input (e.g.,
COAX1 or COAX2).
• “AUX2” is used only for digital input
from the front panel terminals. When
HDMI IN is assigned to “AUX2” in
the same HDMI IN can be selected.
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX1
COAX2
COAX3
OPT1
- - -
AUX2
FRONT (Fixed)
- - -
TAPE
TUNER
CD
- - - (Fixed)
OPT2
PHONO
- - -
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
2
Examples:
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
If you connect your DVD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD” to
“OPT1”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the OPTICAL
IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input
selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to
“OPT2”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the COAX-
IAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/SAT
input selector is selected, set
“CBL/SAT” to “COAX1”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
For input selectors that you don’t want
to assign a digital input jack, set to
“- - - (analog)”.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “4. Digital Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Digital Audio Input” menu
appears.
3
Notes:
• Only FRONT can be assigned to the AUX 2 input
selector.
1–4. Digital Audio Input
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
DVD
COAX1
COAX2
COAX3
OPT1
- - -
FRONT
- - -
- - -
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX
AUX2
TAPE
TUNER
CD
PHONO
OPT2
- - -
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “5. Analog Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Analog Audio Input” menu appears.
Analog Audio Input Setup
3
1–5. Analog Audio Input
Multich
DVD
Balance
Balance Input
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select an input selec-
tor.
You can assign the multichannel input
to the following input selectors:
“DVD”, “VCR/DVR”, “CBL/SAT”,
“GAME/TV”, “AUX1”, “AUX2”,
“TAPE”, “CD”, or “PHONO”.
4
5
1
2, 3
1, 7
2–6
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Balance”, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to select an input selector:
You can assign the balanced input to
the following input selectors: DVD,
“DVD”, “VCR/DVR”, “CBL/SAT”,
“GAME/TV”, “AUX1”, “AUX2”,
“TAPE”, “CD”, or “PHONO”.
If you connect a component to the AV controller’s analog
multichannel input, you must assign that input to an
input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD
player to the MULTI CH input, you must assign it to the
DVD input selector.
If you connect a component to the AV controller’s bal-
anced input, you must assign that input to an input
selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to
the BALANCED input, you must assign it to the CD
input selector.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Balance Input”,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
6
Stereo:
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
1
Select if the source is stereo and
you’ve connected it to the BAL-
ANCED L and R INPUT XLR jacks.
The main menu appears onscreen.
Mono:
Select if the source is mono and
you’ve connected it to the BAL-
ANCED L INPUT XLR jack.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
7
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
Notes:
• To listen to the component connected to the multi-
channel input, press the [AUDIO SEL] button repeat-
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
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Speaker Settings
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Speaker Set-
tings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.
3
4
If you change these settings, you must run the auto-
matic speaker setup again (see page 58).
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speaker Type
Normal
1
2, 3
1, 5
2–4
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Speaker Type”,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
To use bi-amping, you must change the “Speaker Type”
setting. For hookup information, see page 25.
Normal:
Select this if you’ve connected your
front speakers normally.
Notes:
• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to
drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.
• Before you change these settings, turn down the vol-
ume.
Bi-Amp:
Select this if you’ve connected your
front speakers for bi-amped opera-
tion.
The onscreen menus shown in this manual may be
slightly different from what you see on your TV.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
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TV Format Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “TV Format”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Auto: Select this to have the AV
controller automatically
detect the TV system from the
video input signals.
NTSC: Select if the TV system in
your area is NTSC.
4
(not North American models)
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you
must specify the TV system used in your area.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
PAL: Select if the TV system in
your area is PAL.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “6. Miscella-
neous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
Note:
6. Miscellaneous
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger
4. 12V Trigger
5. 12V Trigger
A
B
C
Setup
Setup
Setup
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
3
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup
Immediate Display
Monitor Type
Display Position
TV Format
On
16 : 9
Bottom
Auto
English
Language
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Note:
The “TV Format” (*) setting is not
available on the North American mod-
els.
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AM Frequency Step Setup
(on some models)
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the
AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when
this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Note:
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
1
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
Changing the Input Display
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the AUX 1 jacks, for u
to work properly, you must change this setting.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
This setting can only be changed on the AV controller.
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
1, 2 1, 2
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2/Zone3
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
6. Network
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Press the [TAPE] or [AUX 1] input
selector button so that “TAPE” or
“AUX1” appears on the display.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Tuner”, and
then press [ENTER].
1
3
4
The “Tuner” menu appears.
or
7–3. Tuner
AM Freq Step
9kHz
Press and hold down the [TAPE]
2
or [AUX 1] input selector button
(about 3 seconds) to change the
setting.
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or
DOCK.
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
VALUE
RETURN
(3 seconds)
or
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “AM Freq Step”,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are
used in your area.
For the TAPE input selector, the setting
changes in this order:
(3 seconds)
TAPE → MD → CDR
→
DOCK
9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used
in your area.
For the AUX 1 input selector, the set-
ting changes in this order: AUX1 ↔
DOCK
Note:
DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or
AUX 1 input selector, but not both at the same time.
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Using the DIGITAL INPUT Button
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey MultEQ® XT)
Digital inputs can also be assigned to input selectors by
using the [DIGITAL INPUT] button on the AV controller.
With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey
MultEQ XT automatically determines the number of
speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass
management, optimum crossover frequencies to the
subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary
listening position.
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Audyssey MultEQ XT then removes the distortion
caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical
problems over the listening area in both the frequency
and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced
sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ XT
allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, which
maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any
volume level.
2, 3
Press the input selector button
for the input selector that you
want to assign.
Before using this function, connect and position all of
your speakers.
1
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of
large variations in volume level between television
programs, commercials, and between the soft and
loud passages of movies. Dynamic Volume looks at
the preferred volume setting by the user and then
monitors how the volume of program material is
being perceived by listeners in real time to decide
whether an adjustment is needed. Whenever
necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary
rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired
playback volume level while optimizing the dynamic
range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into
Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is
adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response,
tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog
clarity remain the same whether watching movies,
flipping between television channels, or changing
from stereo to surround sound content.
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton.
The current assignment is displayed.
2
Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] but-
ton repeatedly to select an
option.
3
Available options are the same as for
the Digital Input menu. See step 4 on
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of
deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by
taking into account human perception and room
acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency
response and surround levels moment-by-moment at
any user-selected volume setting. The result is bass
response, tonal balance, and surround impression
that remain constant despite changes in volume.
Dynamic EQ combines information from incoming
source levels with actual output sound levels in the
room, a prerequisite for delivering a loudness
correction solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in
tandem with Audyssey MultEQ to provide well-
balanced sound for every listener at any volume level.
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®
Measurement Positions
Using Audyssey MultEQ XT
To create a listening environment in your home theater
®
that all listeners will enjoy, Audysssey MultEQ takes
1
measurements at up to eight positions within the lis-
tening area.
■ 1st measurement position
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 up to eight positions.
2, 11
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
3–10
TV
TV
TV
TV
Notes:
• If the AV controller 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 mea-
surement time varies depending on the number 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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The onscreen menus shown in this manual may be
slightly different from what you see on your TV.
Press [ENTER].
The automatic speaker setup starts.
3
Auto Speaker Setup
Turn on the AV controller and the
connected TV.
Do not unplug Setup Mic.
Please keep quiet.
1
Now measuring. . .
On the TV, select the input to which the
AV controller is connected.
2
Test tones are played through each
Place the speaker setup micro-
2
®
speaker as Audyssey MultEQ XT
phone at measurement point 1
(page 59), and connect it to the
SETUP MIC jack.
Automatic Speaker Setup runs. This
process takes a few minutes. Please
refrain from talking during
measurements and do not stand
between speakers and the microphone.
Auto Speaker Setup
Next
The speaker detect results
appear.
4
1
Auto Speaker Setup
Please place microphone at center of listening area at
ear height.
Next
Retry
Cancel
ENTER
ENTER
Notes:
:Yes
:No
®
•
Before starting Audyssey MultEQ XT
Automatic Speaker Setup, arrange
the room and connect the speakers as
you would for enjoying movies.
Changes to the room after auto setup
requires you run the auto setup again,
as room EQ characteristics may have
changed.
Speaker Detect Result
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
“Yes” means that the speaker was
detected. “No” means that no speaker
was detected.
If you agree with the results, use
the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons
to select “Next”, and then press
[ENTER].
• When starting the automatic speaker
setup, do not stand between the
speakers and microphone, and avoid
obstacles blocking the path between
speakers and microphone. This will
produce inaccurate results.
• Position the microphone at ear height
of a seated listener with the micro-
phone tip pointed directly at the ceil-
ing using a tripod. Do not hold the
microphone in your hand during
measurements as this will produce
innacurate results.
The options are:
Next: Proceed to the next step.
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker
setup.
The following screen appears.
5
Auto Speaker Setup
Next
• Make the room as quiet as possible.
Background noise can disrupt the
room measurements. Close win-
dows, silence cell phones, televi-
sions, radios, air conditioners,
fluorescent lights, home appliances,
light dimmers, or other devices.
• Cell phones should be turned off or
placed away from all audio electron-
ics during the measurement process
as Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI) may cause measurement dis-
ruptions (even if the cell phone is not
in use).
2
Please place microphone at next position at ear height.
ENTER
ENTER
Place the setup microphone at
the next position (see page 59),
and then press [ENTER].
Audyssey MultEQ XT performs more
measurements. This takes a few minutes.
®
Auto Speaker Setup
Do not unplug Setup Mic.
Please keep quiet.
Now measuring. . .
2
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When prompted, place the setup
microphone at the next position,
and repeat step 5.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
6
7
Save:
After the 3rd or 7th measure-
ment, the following screen
appears.
Save the calculated settings and exit
the automatic speaker setup.
Review SP Config:
Review the speaker configuration
settings (see “Reviewing the
Results” on page 63).
Auto Speaker Setup
Next
Finish(Calculate )
Review SP Distance:
Review the speaker distance set-
tings (see “Reviewing the Results”
on page 63).
Select [Next] to measure the next position, or select
[Finish] to calculate the Audyssey MultEQ room EQ
solution.
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
Review SP Level:
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
Review the speaker level settings
(see “Reviewing the Results” on
page 63).
Next:
Cancel:
Select “Next” to begin measuring
the next measurement position.
After the 8th measurement has been
taken, the procedure automatically
proceeds to step 8.
Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
If you selected “Save”, the results are
saved, and the following screen
appears.
10
Finish(Calculate):
Select this if you don’t want to
measure any more listening posi-
tions and are ready to calculate the
results, then go to step 8.
Auto Speaker Setup
Saving...
When the measurements are
complete, the following screen
appears.
8
9
Disconnect the setup MIC.
Auto Speaker Setup
11
Auto Speaker Setup
Please, unplug Setup Mic.
Calculating...
When the calculations are com-
plete, the following screen
appears.
Notes:
• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the
• You can cancel the automatic speaker setup at any
point in the procedure simply by disconnecting the
setup microphone.
Auto Speaker Setup
Save
Review SP Config
Review SP Distance
Review SP Level
Cancel
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
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Error Messages
Auto Speaker Setup
While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of
the following error messages may appear:
Next
Cancel
❑ Ambient noise is too high
:Yes
:No
!
:---
:Error
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
!
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
Retry
Cancel
The surround back left speaker has not been detected.
Auto Speaker Setup
Next
Cancel
Ambient noise is too high.
!
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
!
:Yes
:---
:No
This message appears if the background noise is too loud
and the measurements cannot be performed properly.
!
:Error
Speaker Detect Error
!
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
Remove the source of the noise and try again.
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately
before and start set up again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
There is a problem with the front left speaker. If the
warning triangle ( ) appears for the subwoofer, it may
be that the output from the subwoofer is too loud.
❑ Speaker Detect Error
Auto Speaker Setup
Auto Speaker Setup
Retry
Cancel
Next
Cancel
:Yes
:---
:No
!
:Error
Speaker Detect Error
!
Speaker Detect Error
!
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
The number of speakers detected on the second or third
measurement was different to the number detected on
the first measurement.
This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes”
means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no
speaker was detected. Check your speaker connections
and retry, or cancel the automatic speaker setup.
Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are con-
nected property.
Auto Speaker Setup
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
Next
Cancel
❑ Writing Error!
:Yes
:---
:No
!
:Error
Auto Speaker Setup
Speaker Detect Error
!
Retry
Cancel
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
The front right speaker has not been detected.
Writing Error!
!
Auto Speaker Setup
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
Next
Cancel
This message appears if saving fails.
:Yes
:---
:No
!
Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3
attempts, the AV controller is probably malfunctioning.
Contact your Onkyo dealer.
:Error
Speaker Detect Error
!
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
The surround right speaker has not been detected.
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Reviewing the Results
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
In rare situations, proper measurements taken may not
be obtainable by the by the automatic speaker setup. For
example, there may be too much noise in the room. If
running the speaker setup a second time is still unsuc-
cessful you will have to set the speaker settings manu-
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the settings that
you want to review, and then
press [ENTER].
Auto Speaker Setup
Notes:
Save
• For THX-certified speakers, the 80 Hz (THX) cross-
over frequency is recommended. If you use the auto-
matic speaker setup, you’ll need to manually select
80 Hz (THX) for each THX-certified speaker (see
Review SP Config
Review SP Distance
Review SP Level
Cancel
ENTER
MOVE
ENTER
• Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds
and the way they interact with a room, THX recom-
mends setting the subwoofer level and distance manu-
ally.
The options are:
Review SP Config
Review the speaker configuration
settings.
Using a Powered Subwoofer
If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very
low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be
detected by the automatic speaker setup.
Auto Speaker Setup
Review SP Config
Subwoofer
Front
Yes
Full Band
80Hz
100Hz
150Hz
2ch
If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review SP Config”
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, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate
volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter
switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s
instruction manual for details.
Center
Surround
Surr Back
Surr Back Ch
RETURN
RETURN
Review SP Distance
Review the speaker distance set-
tings.
Auto Speaker Setup
Review SP Distance
Left
15.0ft
15.0ft
15.0ft
7.0ft
Center
Rightr
Surr Right
SurrBack
Surr Left
Subwoofer
7.0ft
7.0ft
15.0ft
RETURN
RETURN
Review SP Level
Review the speaker level settings.
Auto Speaker Setup
Review SP Level
Left
+12.0dB
0.0dB
-12.0dB
+3.0dB
+4.0dB
-3.0dB
0.0dB
Center
Rightr
Surr Right
SurrBack
Surr Left
Subwoofer
RETURN
RETURN
Press [RETURN] to return to the pre-
vious screen.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the Input Source
3
1
1
3
1
Use the AV controller’s input selector buttons to select an input source.
1
Remote
controller
AV controller
To select an input source with the remote controller, press its
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then use its INPUT SELECTOR
buttons.
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 controller’s COMPONENT VIDEO MON-
ITOR OUT 1 or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT, HDMI
OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT.
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the remote
controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.
Remote
controller
AV controller
The volume can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).
The AV controller is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range,
allowing precise adjustment.
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
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This section explains functions that can be used with any
input source.
Adjusting Speaker Levels
You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listen-
ing to an input source. These temporary adjustments are
cancelled when the AV controller is set to Standby.
Press
[RECEIVER]
first
Use the remote controller’s
[CH SEL] button to select each
speaker, and use the [LEVEL–]
and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust
the volume.
DIMMER
DISPLAY
SLEEP
You can adjust the volume of each
speaker from –12 dB to +12 dB
(–15 dB to +12 dB for the subwoofer).
MUTING
Notes:
• You cannot use this function while the AV controller
is muted.
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the
“Speaker Config” cannot be adjusted (see page 89).
CH SEL
LEVEL – +
■ Headphones
While a pair of headphones is connected, you can use the
[CH SEL], [LEVEL–], and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust
the volume of each headphone speaker (left and right),
from –12 dB to +12 dB each.
These settings are stored when the AV controller is set to
Standby.
PHONES
DIMMER
DISPLAY
Muting the AV Controller
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV controller.
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Press the remote controller’s
[MUTING] button.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as
shown.
Remote
controller
Press the remote controller’s
[DIMMER] button repeatedly to
select:
• Normal + VOLUME light on.
• Normal + VOLUME light off.
AV controller
• Dim + VOLUME light off.
• Dimmer + VOLUME light off.
To unmute the AV controller, press the
[MUTING] button again, or adjust the
volume.
The Mute function is cancelled when
the AV controller is set to Standby.
You can also use the AV controller’s
[DIMMER] button (not European mod-
els).
Tip:
You can specify how much the output is muted with the
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Using the Sleep Timer
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV controller to
turn off automatically after a specified period.
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening
mode is selected.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [SLEEP] but-
ton repeatedly to select the
required sleep time.
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
Press the AV controller’s [TONE]
1
button repeatedly to select Bass
or Treble for Front, Center, Sur-
round, SurrBack, or Subwoofer.
Use the Up [r] and Down [e]
2
buttons to adjust.
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.
■ Bass
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP]
button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
■ Treble
To check the time remaining until the AV controller sleeps,
press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
[SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed,
Notes:
you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
Analog input is selected.
• The tone control settings do not apply to the Direct,
Pure Audio, or THX listening modes.
Using Headphones
For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo
headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV controller’s
PHONES jack.
Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
Remote
controller
Press the [DISPLAY] button
repeatedly to cycle through the
available information.
AV controller
Notes:
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES
jack, the speakers are turned off and the Headphone
indicator lights up.
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.
• Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listen-
ing modes can be used with headphones (the listening
modes available also depend on the currently selected
input source).
The following information can typically be displayed:
Input source
Listening
mode
Signal format*
Sampling
frequency
*
If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed.
If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed.
If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and
the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input sig-
nals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of
channels, and sampling frequency is displayed.
• When the multichannel input is used, only the front
left and right audio can be heard in the headphones.
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previ-
ously displayed information reappears.
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Listening to the Radio
■ Manual Tuning Mode
Listening to AM/FM Stations
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-
ton so that the AUTO indicator
disappears from the display.
1
2
TUNING MODE
TUNING
Press and hold the TUNING Up or
Down [q]/[w] button.
The frequency stops changing when
you release the button.
Press the button repeatedly to change
the frequency one step at a time.
TUNER
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations and store your favorite stations as presets for
easy selection.
The North American model changes 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.
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select AM or FM.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
Band
Frequency
(Actual display depends on country.)
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations
■ Auto Tuning Mode
Press the [TUNING MODE] but-
ton so that the AUTO indicator
appears on the display.
1
Press the TUNING Up or Down
2
[q]/[w] button.
Searching stops when a station is
found.
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM
STEREO indicator also appears. (The FM STEREO
indicator will not appear on models that have
HD Radio reception.)
TUNED
AUTO
FM STEREO
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■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-
ing the appropriate frequency.
Displaying AM/FM Radio Information
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
D.TUN
Press the [DISPLAY] button to
display the available information.
RECEIVER
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [D.TUN] button.
Band
Frequency
Preset #
1
The [RECEIVER] button flashes.
Listening mode
Note:
(Actual display depends on country.)
When you select a preset with a custom name (see
page 103), its name is displayed instead of the band and
frequency.
Within 8 seconds, use the num-
2
ber buttons to enter the fre-
quency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),
press 8, 7, 5.
Note:
While the [RECEIVER] button is flash-
ing, you cannot select another input
source with the remote controller.
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Selecting Presets
Presetting AM/FM Stations
PRESET
2, 4
3
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite
AM and FM radio stations.
Tune into the AM or FM station
you want to store as a preset.
CH +/–
1
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.
2
To select a preset, use the PRE-
SET [e]/[r] buttons or the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] but-
ton.
While the preset number is flash-
3
ing (about 8 seconds), use the
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to
select a preset from 1 through 40.
Press the [MEMORY] button
4
again to store the station.
The station is stored and the preset
number stops flashing.
Deleting Presets
Repeat this procedure for all of your
favorite stations.
2
Note:
You can name your radio presets for easy identification
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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Listening to HD Radio™ Stations
(North American model only)
HD Radio technology brings digital radio to conven-
tional analog AM and FM radio stations, with improved
sound quality, better reception, and new data services.
HD Radio technology provides CD-quality sound for
FM stations and FM-quality sound for AM stations. In
addition, FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple
programs on the same frequency by using multicast
channels. Text data display incudes station name, song
title, artist name, and so on.
,
ENTER
DISPLAY
For more information about HD Radio technology, visit:
www.ibiquity.com
www.hdradio.com
About HD Radio Stations
HD Radio stations broadcast on the same AM and FM
frequencies they’ve always used, and you can receive
them by tuning into your favorite station as normal (see
FM stations (see page 69).
AUDIO SEL
If the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio tech-
nology, the HD indicator lights up.
AUDIO SEL
While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received,
the DIGITAL indicator lights up. While an analog HD
Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG
indicator lights up.
Station name
HD indicator
ENTER
DISPLAY
Song title
Artist name
HD Radio channel number
• If the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio
technology, the station’s name will be displayed
instead of the band and frequency.
• When music data is received, song title and artist
name information is displayed.
• If the current HD Radio station supports multicast
channels, the name of the currently selected multicast
channel will be displayed.
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Note:
Selecting Multicast Channels
Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig-
nal, so to select an audio format, you must select multi-
cast channel #1 first.
FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple programs
on the same frequency by using what are called multicast
channels. If the current HD Radio station is broadcasting
multicast channels, the SPS (secondary program ser-
vices) indicator lights up.
Displaying HD Radio Information
Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through
the available information.
Press [ENTER].
The SPS indicator flashes.
1
Frequency
Use the Up and Down Arrow
2
Station information
[q]/[w] buttons to select a multi-
cast channel.
If you select a multicast channel that is
not currently broadcasting, a plus [+]
symbol will appear, indicating that the
channel has been reserved. When
broadcasting commences, that channel
will be selected automatically.
Artist information
Song title information
Reserved channel indication
HD Radio channel number
Within 5 seconds, press [ENTER] to set
the multicast channel.
Note:
Multicast channels are not available on
AM.
Selecting the Audio Format (Blend Mode)
HD Radio stations transmit both analog and digital ver-
sions of their programs and you can choose which one
you want to listen to.
Remote
controller
Use the [AUDIO SEL] button to
select “Auto” or “Analog”.
AV controller
Auto: Select to use the digital sig-
nal.
Analog: Select to use the analog sig-
nal.
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RDS Program Types (PTY)
Using RDS
Type
Display
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are
available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indi-
cator appears.
None
NONE
News reports
Current affairs
Information
Sport
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
RDS indicator
SPORT
Education
EDUCATE
DRAMA
Drama
Culture
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
Science and technology
Varied
■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is avail-
able in most European countries. RDS is approved by the
National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and is
available in North America.
Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to dis-
playing text information, RDS can also help you find
radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).
The AV controller supports four types of RDS informa-
tion:
Pop music
Rock music
Middle of the road music
Light classics
Serious classics
Other music
Weather
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
WEATHER
FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
TRAVEL
LEISURE
JAZZ
Finance
Children’s programmes
Social affairs
Religion
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Press-
ing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for
3 seconds.
Phone in
Travel
Leisure
RT (Radio Text)
Jazz music
Country music
National music
Oldies music
Folk music
Documentary
Alarm test
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
page 73).
COUNTRY
NATION M
OLDIES
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
TEST
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type
(see page 73).
TP (Traffic Program)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 73).
Alarm
ALARM
Notes:
• In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV con-
troller may not be identical to those broadcast by the
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be dis-
played when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
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Displaying Radio Text (RT)
To start the search, press
[ENTER].
The AV controller searches until it finds
a station of the type you specified, at
which point it stops briefly before con-
tinuing with the search.
4
5
RT/PTY/TP
When a station you want to listen
to is found, press [ENTER].
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
information, the text can be displayed.
Listening to Traffic News (TP)
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
once.
2
1
The RT information scrolls across the
display.
Notes:
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV con-
troller waits for the RT information.
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,
no RT information is available.
3
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.
2
3 1
4, 5
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select FM.
1
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
three times.
2
If the current radio station is broadcast-
ing TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will
appear on the display and traffic news
will be heard as and when it’s broad-
cast. If “TP” without square brackets
appears, this means that the station is
not broadcasting TP.
You can search for radio stations by type.
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select FM.
1
2
To locate a station that is broad-
3
casting TP, press [ENTER].
The AV controller searches until it finds
a station that’s broadcasting TP.
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
twice.
The current program type appears on
the display.
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons
to select the type of program you
want.
3
See the table on page 72.
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Recording
This section explains how to record the input source and
how to record audio and video from separate sources.
Recording from Different AV Sources
You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by
simultaneously recording audio and video from two sep-
arate sources. This is possible because only the audio
source is switched when an audio-only input source,
such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video
source remains the same.
Notes:
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot
be recorded.
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.
• Sources connected to the analog multichannel input
cannot be recorded.
• Various restrictions apply to digital recording. Refer
to the manuals supplied with your digital recording
equipment for more details.
• 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.
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 2 INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded
by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the
VCR/DVR OUT V and S jacks don’t output video sig-
nals, so select another mode when recording.
Camcorder
video signal
audio signal
Recording the Input Source
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cas-
sette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT or
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jacks. Video sources can be
recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) con-
nected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See pages 28 to 44
for hookup information.
Use the input selector buttons to
select the source that you want
to record.
1
Use?” on page 29 to see which signals
can be output and recorded.
CD Player
VCR
You can watch the source while record-
ing it. The AV controller’s MASTER
VOLUME control has no effect on
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
playback.
Remote
1
controller
recording.
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
1
GAME/TV
4
2
AUX1
5
3
AUX
6
2
Prepare the VCR for recording.
2
3
4
TAPE
7
TUNER
8
CD
9
PHONO
+10
Press the [AUX 2] 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.
On your recorder, start record-
ing.
2
3
Start recording on the VCR, then start
playback on the camcorder and CD player.
Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD
player are recorded by the VCR.
On the source component, start
playback.
5
Note:
If you select a different input source during recording,
that input source will be recorded instead.
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Using the Listening Modes
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Selecting the Listening Modes
For a description of each listening mode, see “About the
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes
can only be selected if your DVD player is
connected to the AV controller with a digital
audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).
SURR
• The listening modes you can select depends
on the format of the input signal. To check
the format, see “Displaying Source Informa-
,
STEREO
PURE A
ALL ST
THX
DIRECT
• While a pair of headphones is connected,
you can only select the Pure Audio, Mono,
Direct, or Stereo listening mode.
Selecting on the AV Controller
■ [STEREO] button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
STEREO
THX
■ [SURR] button
This button selects the Dolby Digital and DTS listen-
ing modes.
■ LISTENING MODE [e]/[r] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-
rent input source.
■ [PURE A] button
LISTENING MODE
PURE AUDIO
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
When this mode is selected, the AV controller’s dis-
play is turned off and only video signals input
through HDMI IN can be output.
■ [PURE AUDIO] button
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
When this mode is selected, the AV controller’s dis-
play is turned off and only video signals input
through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing this but-
ton again will select the previous listening mode.
■ [DIRECT] button
This button selects the Direct listening mode.
■ [THX] button
■ [STEREO] button
This button selects the THX listening modes.
This button selects the Stereo listening mode.
■ [ALL ST] button
■ [THX] button
This button selects the All Channel Stereo listening
This button selects the THX listening modes.
mode.
■ LISTENING MODE [e]/[r] buttons
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through all
of the listening modes that can be used with the cur-
rent input source.
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Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format
Analog and PCM Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
Multichannel PCM
Analog/PCM
Multi
*1
*2
32–96 kHz
2ch
176.4/192 kHz
2ch
32–96
176.4/
Source format
channel
Analog
Multi
channel
Mono/Mul
tiplex
Multi
channel
Mono/Mul
tiplex
*1
*2
kHz
192kHz
Media
CD, TV, radio,
DVD
DVD
DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
Mono
Multichannel
Neo:6
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
✔
*7
*5*7
Neural THX
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*4
✔
*3
*3
Dolby PLIIx Game
*4
Dolby EX
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*5
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
*4
*3
✔
*5
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*3
*4
*3
✔
*5
✔
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
*3
*5
✔
+ THX Games
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔
✔
*5
+THX Cinema/Music
Neo:6 + THX
*4
✔
Cinema/Music/Game
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Games
✔
✔
*4
THX Surround EX
✔
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
*4
✔
Neural THX
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
*7
*7
✔
✔
✔
*5
*5*6
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*5*6
Orchestra
*5*6
Unplugged
*5*6
Studio-Mix
*5*6
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
*6
T-D
*1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
*2. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI.
*3. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*4. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*5. Available only when using surround speakers.
*6. PCM of 88.2kHz and 96kHz are processed at 44.1kHz and 48kHz respectively.
*7. It is possible to select it by the signal of 32-48kHz.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
: Requires 7.1 speakers.
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Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Source format
Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex
Media
DVD, DTV, etc.
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
Mono
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*3
✔
Neo:6
✔
*4
*4
Neural THX
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
DolbyDigital
*1
DolbyDigital Plus
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*3
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*2
*3
✔
✔
*2
*3
*3
Dolby EX
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
*4
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*3
*2
*3
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
*2
*3
*2
✔
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*2
*2
✔
✔
*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
✔
✔
*4
Neo:6 + THX
Cinema/Music/Game
*3
*3
✔
✔
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Games
THX Surround EX
✔
✔
*3
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
*3
✔
Neural THX
✔
✔
✔
✔
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games*4
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
: Requires 7.1 speakers.
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
DTS, DTS96/24
DTS-ES
Discrete/Matrix
Source format
Media
Multichannel
2ch
Mono
DVD, CD, etc.
DVD, CD, etc.
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
DTS, DTS 96/24
*1
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix
Neo:6
✔
*3
✔
*5
*4*5
Neural THX
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
✔
*2
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*2
*3
Dolby EX
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
THX Cinema/Music/Games
*4
DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix
*1
✔
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema/Music
*3
*2
✔
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music
*2
✔
*4
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*2
✔
*4
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
✔
*4
Neo:6 + THX
Cinema/Music/Game
*3
✔
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Games
THX Surround EX
✔
*3
✔
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
*3
✔
Neural THX
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
*5
*5
✔
✔
*4
*4 *5
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4*5
Orchestra
*4*5
Unplugged
*4*5
Studio-Mix
*4*5
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
*5
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
*5. DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS.
: Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
: Requires 7.1 speakers.
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TrueHD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
TrueHD
TrueHD 192kHz
Source format
Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex Multichannel
2ch
Mono/Multiplex
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Stereo
Mono
TrueHD
✔
*2
Neo:6
✔
*4
*3*4
Neural THX
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1
*1
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
*2
✔
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*1
*2
Dolby EX
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
*3
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
+ THX Cinema
*2
*1
✔
✔
*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
+ THX Music
*2
*1
✔
✔
*3
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
+ THX Games
*1
✔
*3
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
+ THX Cinema/Music
✔
*3
Neo:6 + THX
Cinema/Music/Game
*2
✔
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Cinema
THX Surround EX
✔
*2
✔
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
*2
✔
Neural THX
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
*4
*4
✔
✔
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*3
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*2. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*3. Available only when using surround speakers.
*4. It is possible to select it by the signal of 32-48kHz.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
Requires 7.1 speakers.
:
:
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS-HD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz
Multi
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS-HD Master Audio
Source format
Media
Multi
channel
Multi
channel
2ch
Mono
2ch
Mono
2ch
Mono
channel
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Blu-ray, HD DVD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Mono
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS-HD Master Audio
✔
✔
*2
*2
Neo:6
✔
✔
*4
*3*4
*4
*3*4
Neural THX
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*1
*2
*2
✔
✔
*1
Dolby PLII Game/
Dolby PLIIx Game
*1
*2
*2
Dolby EX
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
*2
*1
*2
*1
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
+ THX Cinema
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*2
*1
*2
*1
✔
✔
*3
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
*1
*1
✔
✔
*3
+ THX Games
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔
✔
*3
+ THX Cinema/Music
Neo:6 + THX
*2
*2
✔
✔
Cinema/Music/Game
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Games
THX Surround EX
✔
✔
*2
*2
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
✔
Neural THX
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
*4
*4
*4
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*2. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*3. Available only when using surround speakers.
*4. It is possible to select it by the signal of 32-48kHz.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
Requires 7.1 speakers.
:
:
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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DTS Express and DSD Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
*1
DTS Express
Source format
DSD
Multichannel
Multichannel
2ch
Mono
2ch
(3/2.1)
Media
Blu-ray, HD DVD
SACD
Listening Mode
Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
Mono
DTS Express
DSD
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*3
Neo:6
✔
*4
*4
Neural THX
✔
✔
✔
Dolby PLII Movie/
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Dolby PLII Music/
Dolby PLIIx Music
Dolby PLII Game/
*3
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*3
✔
*2
*2
Dolby PLIIx Game
*3
Dolby EX
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
✔
✔
✔
THX Cinema/Music/Games
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Movie
*3
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Cinema
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Music
*3
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Music
Dolby PLII/Dolby PLIIx Game
*2
*2
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Games
Neo:6 Cinema/Music
✔
✔
*4
+ THX Cinema/Music
Neo:6 + THX
*3
✔
✔
Cinema/Music/Game
PLII Game
+ THX Ultra2 Games
THX Surround EX
THX Ultra2
Cinema/Music/Games
✔
✔
*3
✔
✔
✔
*3
✔
Neural THX
+ THX Cinema/Music/Games
✔
✔
✔
✔
*4
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
MonoMovie
*4
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
TV Logic
AllChStereo
FullMono
T-D
*1. DSD sources are converted and handled as PCM.
*2. If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*3. Cannot be selected with some source formats.
*4. Available only when using surround speakers.
Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers.
Requires 7.1 speakers.
:
:
If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide
the best sound quality.
Hint!
Note:
With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format
changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.
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Dolby Pro Logic IIx
About the Listening Modes
Dolby Pro Logic II
The AV controller’s listening modes can transform your
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with
high fidelity and stunning surround sound.
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.
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows
that listening modes can be selected.
Button:
PURE A
The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows
the remote controller buttons with the exception of
the [PURE A] button (All buttons with the exception
of the [PURE A] button are on both the AV controller
and the remote controller).
•
Dolby PLIIx Movie
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
information on the use of the LISTENING MODE
buttons.
•
Dolby PLIIx Music
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,
TV, VHS, DVD).
Pure Audio
Button:
PURE A
•
Dolby PLIIx Game
Use this mode with video games, especially those
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.
PURE AUDIO
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
can be output.)
Dolby Digital
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.
Note:
• The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected
while Zone 2 is on.
Direct
Button:
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX
DIRECT
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.
In this mode, audio from the input source is output
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidel-
ity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are
output as they are.
Stereo
Button:
STEREO
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.
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.
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.
Multichannel
This mode is for use with analog or PCM multichannel
sources.
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Dolby TrueHD
DTS Neo:6
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.
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-
channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels
of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, provid-
ing a very natural and seamless surround sound experi-
ence that fully envelops the listener.
•
Neo:6 Cinema
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,
DVD, VHS).
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 playback.
•
Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
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.
5.1-channel source + Neo:6
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for
6.1/7.1-channel playback.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS
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.
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.
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS 96/24
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.
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.
DTS-ES Discrete
For the signals supported by the AV controller, see
page 80.
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 Dis-
crete soundtrack.
DTS Express
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sam-
pling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive
audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub
Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast
and media servers.
DTS-ES Matrix
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-
ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
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Neural THX 5.1/7.1
•
•
THX Games
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 controller can
expand from 5.1 channels to 7.1 channels.
THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate
playback of game audio, which is often mixed simi-
larly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels,
with Timbre Matching active.
THX Ultra2 Cinema
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-
channel playback. It does this by analyzing the com-
position of the surround source, optimizing the
ambient and directional sounds to produce the sur-
round back channel output.
•
•
THX Ultra2 Music
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
THX Ultra2 Games
This mode is designed for use with video games. It
can expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel
playback.
DSD
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).
This mode can be used with SACDs that feature multi-
channel audio.
•
THX Surround EX
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-
channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby
Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known
as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint develop-
ment between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
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.
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the
home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-
channel matrixed and multichannel sources.
Surround back speaker output depends on the source
material and the selected listening mode.
•
THX Cinema
THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks
for playback in a home theater environment. In this
mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema
levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive
Decorrelation are active.
•
THX Music
THX Music mode is tailored for listening to music,
which is typically mastered at significantly higher
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness
Plus is configured for music playback and only Tim-
bre Matching is active.
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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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Advanced Setup
The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way
to change the AV controller’s various settings. Settings are organized into eight cate-
gories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.
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
The onscreen menus shown in this manual may be
slightly different from what you see on your TV.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Menu Map
The following map shows how the setup menus are organized. Use the page numbers to locate information about items.
Main menu
Submenu
MENU
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Lock Setup
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
☞ page 108
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger
4. 12V Trigger
5. 12V Trigger
A
B
C
Setup
Setup
Setup
☞ page 98
3. Audio Adjust
1. Tone Control
2. DSD
☞ page 110
3. Multiplex/Mono
4. PLIIx/Neo:6
5. Dolby EX
6. Theater-Dimensional
7. LFE Level
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2/Zone3
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
6. Network
4. Source Setup
DVD
☞ page 113
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
8. Lock Setup
4. Picture Adjust
5. Satellite Radio
6. SIRIUS Parental Lock
Lock
Unlocked
☞ page 107
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX1
6. AUX2
7. TAPE
8. TUNER
9. CD
10. PHONO
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Monitor Out Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
3
4
This section explains items on the “Input/Output
Assign” menu.
The screen for that item appears.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
The items are explained below.
1
2, 3
1, 5
2–4
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
5
Setup closes.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
2
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, zand
[ENTER] button.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
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Gamma
Monitor Out
Adjust the balance of incoming picture R (red), G
(green), and B (blue) color data signal to the output color
data signal.
Resolution
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI out-
puts and have the AV controller upconvert the picture
resolution as necessary to match the resolution sup-
ported by your TV.
Can be adjusted from –3 to +3 in steps of 1 (default is 0).
R Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture red bright-
ness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Through: Select this to pass video through the AV con-
troller at the same resolution and with no
conversion (default).
Auto:
Select this to have the AV controller auto-
matically convert video at resolutions not
supported by your TV.
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
(Not available when the “Monitor Out” set-
ting is set to “Analog”.)
R Contrast
With this setting you can adjust red Contrast.
480p (480/576p):
Select this for 480p or 576p output and
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
video conversion as necessary.
720p:
Select this for 720p output and video con-
version as necessary.
Select this for 1080i output and video con-
version as necessary.
Select this for 1080p output and video con-
version as necessary.
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
1080i:
1080p:
G Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture green bright-
ness.
(Not available when the “Monitor Out” setting
is set to “Analog”.)
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Source: Output will be according to the resolution level
which was set with Resolution inside Source:
4-4. Picture Adjust. (Setting for each Source
becomes possible.)
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
G Contrast
With this setting you can adjust green Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
B Brightness
With this setting you can adjust the picture blue bright-
ness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Contrast
With this setting you can adjust Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
B Contrast
With this setting you can adjust blue Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Hue
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
“–20” is the strongest green.
“+20” is the strongest red.
Saturation
With this setting you can adjust saturation.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the weakest color.
“+50” is the strongest color.
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Speaker Setup
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button.
1
2
This section explains items on the “Speaker Setup”
menu.
Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the
Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
Press the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
1
3-12
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker
3
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2, 13
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Speaker Settings
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “2. Speaker Con-
fig”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Config” screen appears.
4
Speaker Configuration
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
2–2. Speaker Config
Subwoofer
Front
Yes
Full Band
100Hz
100Hz
100Hz
2ch
Speaker A
Center
Surround
SurrBack
SurrBack Ch
LPF of LFE
DoubleBass
With the Speaker Configuration settings, you can specify
which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency,
distance, and level for each speaker.
120Hz
On
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.
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
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 then be output by the subwoofer instead of
the speaker. Refer to your speakers’ manuals to deter-
mine the optimum crossover frequencies.
If you’re using THX-certified speakers, specify
80 Hz (THX) for all speakers.
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “SurrBack”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select a cross-
over frequency.
5
6
7
8
9
tons to select “Subwoofer”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Yes: Select if a subwoofer is con-
nected.
If no surround back speakers are con-
nected, select “None”.
No: Select if no subwoofer is con-
nected.
Notes:
• Cannot be set if “Speaker Type” is
round” is set to “None” (step 8).
• Cannot select “Full Band” if “Sur-
round” (step 8) is set to anything
other than “Full Band”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Front”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select a crossover fre-
quency.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “SurrBack Ch”,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
1ch: Select if one surround back
speaker is connected.
10
Note:
Fixed at “Full Band” if “Subwoofer”
(step 5) is set to “No”.
2ch: Select if two (left and right)
surround back speakers are
connected.
Note:
Cannot be set if “Speaker Type” is set
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Center”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select a crossover fre-
quency.
Continue with step 11 on the next page.
If no center speaker is connected, select
None.
Note:
Cannot select “Full Band” if “Front”
(step 6) is set to anything other than
“Full Band”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Surround”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select a cross-
over frequency.
If no surround left and right speakers
are connected, select “None”.
Note:
Cannot select “Full Band” if “Front”
(step 6) is set to anything other than
“Full Band”.
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Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel
Double Bass
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
This setting is not set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
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.
With this setting, you can boost bass output by feeding
front left and right channel bass sounds to the subwoofer.
This setting can only be made if the “Subwoofer” setting
in step 4 is set to “Yes”, and the “Front” setting in step 5
is set to “Full Band”.
*If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select
“80Hz(THX)”.
*If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select
“Off(THX)”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
11
tons to select “LPF of LFE”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select a low-
pass filter frequency.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “DoubleBass”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
12
The following low-pass filter frequen-
cies can be selected: “80Hz(THX)”,
“90Hz”, “100Hz”, “110Hz”, or
“120Hz”.
Off(THX):
The subwoofer only outputs the
LFE channel.
On:
In addition to LFE channel sounds,
the subwoofer outputs front left and
right channel bass sounds.
Continue with step 12 in the next col-
umn.
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
13
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
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Speaker Distance
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “3. Speaker Dis-
tance”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Distance” screen
appears.
5
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
With the “Speaker Distance” settings, you can specify
the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
2–3. Speaker Distance
Unit
feet
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
12.0ft
Left
Speaker A
Center
Right
SurrRight
SurrBack R
SurrBack L
SurrLeft
Subwoofer
2
4-8
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Note:
3, 9
Speakers that you set to “No” or
“None” in the Speaker Configuration
(page 89) cannot be selected.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Unit”, and then
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
6
feet: Select if you want to enter
distances in feet. Can be set
from 0.2 to 30 feet in 0.2-foot
steps.
Measure and make a note of the
distance from each speaker to
the listening position.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button.
meters: Select if you want to enter
distances in meters. Can be
set from 0.06 to 9 meters in
0.06-meter steps.
2
Press the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
4
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
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
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
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Speaker Level Calibration
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
7
tons to select a speaker, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to specify the distance.
Specify the distance from the speaker
to your listening position.
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
With the “Level Calibration” settings, you can adjust the
level of each speaker while listening to the test tone so
that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listen-
ing position.
Notes:
• The “Center” distance cannot be set
if the “Center” is set to “None”
(page 89).
Notes:
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of
the AV controller is muted.
• The “SurrRight” and “SurrLeft” dis-
tances cannot be set if the “Sur-
round” is set to “None” (page 89).
• 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.
• The “SurrBack R” and “SurrBack L”
distances cannot be set if “Speaker
“SurrBack” is set to “None”
(page 89).
• The “Subwoofer” distance cannot be
set if “Subwoofer” is set to “No”
(page 90).
1
3-6
Repeat step 7 for each speaker.
8
9
2, 7
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button.
1
Press the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
2
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Repeat step 5 until the volume of
the test tone from each speaker
is the same.
3
6
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
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.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
7
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “4. Level Calibra-
tion”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Level Calibration” screen appears
and the pink noise test tone is output by
the front left speaker.
4
Notes:
• Speaker levels can also be adjusted by using the dedi-
cated buttons on the remote controller. Press the
[TEST TONE] button to output the test tone. Use the
[CH SEL] button to select each speaker, and use the
[LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] buttons to adjust the level.
2–4. Level Calibration
Left
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-12.0dB
-15.0dB
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
Center
Speaker A
Right
SurrRight
SurrBack R
SurrBack L
SurrLeft
Subwoofer
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Note:
Levels cannot be adjusted for speakers
set to “No” or “None” in the Speaker
Configuration (page 89).
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select a speaker, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to adjust the level.
5
Levels can be adjusted from –12 to
+12 dB in 0.5 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB
for the subwoofer).
Notes:
• The “Center” level cannot be set if
the “Center” is set to “None”
(page 89).
• The “SurrRight” and “SurrLeft” lev-
els cannot be set if the “Surround” is
set to “None” (page 89).
• The “SurrBack R” and “SurrBack L”
levels cannot be set if “Speaker
Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 55),
“SurrBack” is set to “None”
(page 89).
• The “Subwoofer” levels cannot be
set if “Subwoofer” is set to “No”
(page 90).
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Equalizer Settings
2–5. Equalizer Settings
630Hz
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
1000Hz
1600Hz
2500Hz
4000Hz
6300Hz
These settings are set automatically by the Automatic
Speaker Setup function (see page 58).
10000Hz
16000Hz
With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of
speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The vol-
ume of each speaker can be set on page 93.
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to set the “Equalizer”
option to:
4
1
2-7
Off: Equalizer off, flat response.
Manual: The equalizer for each
speaker can be set manually.
1, 8
*1
MultEQ XT
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
1
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
*1
Dynamic EQ
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
*1
Dynamic Vol(Light)
*1
Dynamic Vol(Heavy)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
*1 These setting can be selected after having
performed the Automatic Speaker Setup.
As soon as the Automatic Speaker Setup is
complete, it will automatically be set to
Dynamic EQ™.
2
tons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2. Speaker Setup
When “Dynamic EQ” is selected,
“MultEQ XT” and “Dynamic EQ”
become available.
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Config
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
®
When “Dynamic Vol(Light)” or
“Dynamic Vol(Heavy)” is selected,
“MultEQ XT”, “Dynamic EQ”, and
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
™
“Dynamic Volume ” become avail-
able.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “5. Equalizer Set-
tings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Equalizer Settings” screen appears.
3
If you selected “Manual”, continue
with the next step. If you selected oth-
ers, go to step 8.
2–5. Equalizer Settings
Equalizer
Channel
25Hz
Manual
Front
0dB
40Hz
0dB
63Hz
0dB
100Hz
160Hz
250Hz
400Hz
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
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■ MultEQ XT
Audyssey MultEQ XT correction is active (see page 58).
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Channel”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select another
speaker.
7
■ Dynamic EQ
“Audyssey MultEQ XT” and “Dynamic EQ” becomes
active (see page 58).
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each speaker.
■ Dynamic Vol(Light)
“Audyssey MultEQ XT”, “Dynamic EQ”, and
“Dynamic Volume (Light Compression Mode)”
This setting prevents loud and soft sounds from being
much louder and softer respectively than average
sounds.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
8
■ Dynamic Vol(Heavy)
“Audyssey MultEQ XT”, “Dynamic EQ”, and
“Dynamic Volume (Heavy Compression Mode)”
becomes active.
This setting affects volume the most, causing all sounds
to be of equal loudness.
Notes:
• When the listening mode is set to Direct or Pure
Audio, no effect will be produced.
Use the Down [w] button to select
5
“Channel”, and then use the Left
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select a speaker.
• The Equalizer settings have no effect on 176.4/
192 kHz input signals.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
You can select: “Front”, “Center”, “Sur-
round”, “SurrBack”, or “Subwoofer”.
2–5. Equalizer Settings
Equalizer
Channel
25Hz
Manual
Front
0dB
40Hz
0dB
63Hz
0dB
100Hz
160Hz
250Hz
400Hz
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select a frequency, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to adjust the
level at that frequency.
6
You can select: “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”,
“100Hz”, “160Hz”, “250Hz”, “400Hz”,
“630Hz”, “1000Hz”, “1600Hz”,
“2500Hz”, “4000Hz”, “6300Hz”,
“10000Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the
subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”,
“100Hz”, or “160Hz”.
The volume at each frequency can be
adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB
steps.
Tip:
Low frequencies (e.g., 160Hz) affect
bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g.,
6300Hz) affect treble sounds.
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THX Audio Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “SurrBack Sp
Spacing”, and use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to specify
the distance between your sur-
round back speakers:
> 4ft (>1.2m) (Default): Select this if
your surround back speakers are more
than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.
4
These settings are not set automatically by the Auto-
With the “SurrBack Sp Spacing” setting, you can specify
the distance between your surround back speakers.
If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX
Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can then apply THX’s
Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compensate the
perceived exaggeration of low frequencies for listeners
sitting very close to a room boundary (i.e., wall).
< 1ft (< 0.3m): Select this if your sur-
round back speakers are between 0 and
1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.
You can also set the THX Loudness Plus feature “On” or
“Off”. When the “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is
possible to enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expres-
sion at low volume.
This result is only available when the THX listening
mode is selected.
1ft– 4ft (0.3m–1.2m): Select this if
your surround back speakers are
between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.
Note:
Cannot be set if “SurrBack Ch” is set to
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “THX Subwoofer”,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
No: Select this if you do not have
a THX-certified subwoofer.
5
6
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “2. Speaker
Yes: Select this if you have a THX-
certified subwoofer.
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
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
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “BGC”, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to select:
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Off: Select this to turn off BGC.
On: Select this to turn on BGC.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “6. THX Audio
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
3
Note:
This setting is only available if “THX
Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (step 5).
The “THX Audio Setup” screen appears.
2–6. THX Audio Setup
SurrBack Sp Spacing
THX Subwoofer
BGC
Loudness Plus
Preserve THX Settings
> 4ft
Yes
Off
On
- - -
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
When “Loudness Plus” is set to “Off”,
the “Preserve THX settings” can be
selected.
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Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
Audio Adjust
7
tons to select “Loudness Plus”,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Off: Select this to turn off Loud-
ness Plus.
Here you can set listening mode-related settings and
functions.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
On: Select this to turn on Loud-
ness Plus (default).
The main menu appears onscreen.
When “Loudness Plus” is set to “Off”,
the “Preserve THX settings” selection
will appear under “Loudness Plus”
(Step 8).
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Preserve THX set-
tings”, and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
8
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “3. Audio Adjust”,
and then press [ENTER].
Yes: When Yes is selected,
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ /
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
™ will not be active.
The “Audio Adjust” menu appears.
3. Audio Adjust
1. Tone Control
2. DSD
3. Multiplex/Mono
4. PLIIx/Neo:6
5. Dolby EX
6. Theater-Dimensional
7. LFE Level
No: When No is selected,
Audyssey Dynamic EQ /
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
will be active in THX listen-
ing mode depending on the
setting.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Note:
This setting is only available if “Loud-
ness Plus” is set to “Off” (step 7).
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
The function menu you selected
appears.
3
4
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the settings, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to set them.
THX Loudness Plus
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control tech-
nology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX
Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loud-
ness Plus, home theater audiences can now experi-
ence the rich details in a surround mix at any volume
level. A consequence of turning the volume below
Reference Level is that certain sound elements can
be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX
Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial
shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by
intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel
levels and frequency response. This enables users to
experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless
of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is auto-
matically applied when listening in any THX listen-
ing mode. The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and
THX Games modes are tailored to apply the proper
THX Loudness Plus settings for each type of con-
tent.
The settings are explained below.
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Multiplex/Mono Settings
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
5
Multiplex
The setup menu closes.
■ Input Ch(Mux)
This setting determines which channel of a stereo multi-
plex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or
languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
broadcasts, and so on.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Main: The main channel is output (default).
Sub: The sub channel is output.
Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.
Tone Control Settings
Mono
You can adjust the tone (bass and treble) of the front,
center, surround, and surr back speakers individually.
For the subwoofer, you can adjust the bass.
■ Input Ch(Mono)
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.
L+R: Both the left and right channels are output
(default).
■ Bass
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds from –10 dB
to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
■ Treble
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds from
–10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
L: Only the left channel is output.
R: Only the right channel is output.
Notes:
■ Output Speaker
This setting determines which speakers output mono
audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.
• The tone control circuits are bypassed when the
Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode is selected.
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
Analog input is selected.
C: Mono audio is output by the center speaker
(default).
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
L/R: Mono audio is output by the front left and right
speakers.
DSD Setting
PLIIx/Neo:6 Settings
■ DAC Direct
PLIIx Music(2ch Input)
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.
This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD)
audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync,
delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct lis-
tening mode is selected.
If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these
settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro
Logic IIx.
No: DSD signals are processed by the DSP
(default).
Yes: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.
■ Panorama
With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front
stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
listening mode.
On: Panorama function on.
Off: Panorama function off (default).
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■ Dimension
Theater-Dimensional (T–D) Setting
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward
or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
listening mode. It can be adjusted from –3 to +3. The
default value is 0. Lower settings move the sound field
forward. Higher settings move it backward.
■ Listening Angle
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen-
sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equi-
distant from the listening position and at an angle close
to one of the two available settings.
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much
surround sound, move the sound field forward to
improve the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image
feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround
sound, move it backward.
Front left speaker
Front right speaker
■ Center Width
30˚
With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound
from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a
center speaker, the center channel sound is output by
only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center
speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to
the front left and right speakers to create a phantom cen-
ter). 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. The default
value is 3.
Wide: Select if the angle is greater than 30 degrees
(default).
Narrow:Select if the angle is less than 30 degrees.
LFE Level Settings
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE
(Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby
Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM sources. The level
can be set to –∞, –20 dB, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).
Neo:6 Music
If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when
using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB
or –∞ dB.
■ Center Image
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. The
default value is 2.
■ Dolby Digital
Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and
Dolby Digital Plus sources.
■ DTS
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.
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD
High Resolution 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.
Dolby EX Settings
■ Dolby EX
This setting determines how Dolby EX signals are han-
dled.
■ DTS-HD Master Audio
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master
Audio sources.
Auto: When the source is Dolby EX, you can select
the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening
mode (default).
■ DSD
Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD sources.
Manual:When the source is Dolby EX, you can select
any of the listening modes compatible with this
format (e.g., Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,
etc.).
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Optimizer
The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound qual-
ity of compressed music files. Use it with music files that
use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.
Off: Music Optimizer off (default).
On: Music Optimizer on.
Note:
The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM
digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below
48 kHz and analog audio input signals. The Music Opti-
mizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listen-
ing mode is selected.
RECEIVER
Using the Re-EQ Function
ENTER
SETUP
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, Dolby Dig-
ital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6
Cinema, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD
Master Audio, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Sur-
round EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema, Neural THX, DSD and
Multichannel.
DIRECT
Re-EQ
L NIGHT
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.
]
Using the Music Optimizer
You can change various audio settings by pressing the
[DIRECT] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button , press and hold
down the [DIRECT] button.
1
Remote
controller
The setting item appears on the display.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
2
buttons to change the setting.
Repeat this step for the other settings.
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Using the Late Night Function
Source Setup
With the Late Night function, you can reduce the
dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can
still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume
levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you
don’t want to disturb anyone.
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu.
Items can be set individually for each input selector.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
1
MODE button, and then use the
input selector buttons to select
an input source.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, and then press the
[L NIGHT] button repeatedly.
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital
Plus sources, the options are:
Off: Late Night function off
(default).
Low: Small reduction in dynamic
range.
High: Large reduction in dynamic
Press the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
2
range.
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options
are:
Auto: The dynamic range is con-
trolled automatically based
on the source material and the
current volume setting
(default).
Off: Late Night function off.
On: Late Night function on.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “4. Source Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “Source Setup” menu appears. The
name of the currently selected input
selector is displayed in a box.
Notes:
4. Source Setup
DVD
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
5. Satellite Radio
6. SIRIUS Parental Lock
• The Late Night function can be used only when the
input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or
Dolby TrueHD.
• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the
material that you are playing and the intention of the
original sound designer, and with some material there
will be little or no effect when you select the different
options.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
4
• The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV
controller is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD
sources, it will be set to “Auto”.
The screen for that item appears.
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Name Edit
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
5
You can enter a custom name for each individual input
selector and radio preset for easy identification. When
entered, the custom name will appear on the display.
The custom name is edited using the character input
screen.
tons to select an option, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
The “Source Setup” menu items are
explained below.
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select a
character, and then press [ENTER].
Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.
2. When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure to
use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select
“OK”, and then press [ENTER]. Otherwise it will
not be saved.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
6
Name input area
Setup closes.
4-3. Name Edit
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DISPLAY
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INPUT
RETURN
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
DISPLAY
ENTER
INPUT
RETURN
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each
input selector individually. This is useful if one of your
source components is louder or quieter than the others.
(Left)/ (Right):
Selected when the cursor is
moved within the Name input
area.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set the level.
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use
the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s notice-
ably quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its
input level. The input level can be adjusted from –12 dB
to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.
OK:
Selects when the entry is com-
plete.
CANCEL:
A/V Sync
Selects when you want to cancel
the name entry.
When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning
function, you may find that the picture and sound are out
of sync. With the “A/V Sync” setting, you can correct this
by applying a delay to the audio signal. The delay can be
set from 0 to 250 milliseconds (msec) in 5 millisecond
steps.
To correct a character:
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select
“
”(Left) or “ ”(Right) and then press [ENTER].
2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect
character (The cursor moves one letter each time
[ENTER] is pressed).
Use the Up and Down
4–2. A/V Sync
[q]/[w] buttons to
DVD
A/V Sync
100msec
select an input selector,
and use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons
to set the delay.
3. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select the
correct character, and then press [ENTER].
Notes:
Press Enter to see picture.
To view the TV picture
while setting the delay,
press [ENTER].
• To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to
select AM or FM, and then select the preset (see step
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
VALUE
RETURN
or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay
time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI Lip
Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses.
• You cannot enter a custom name for XM or SIRIUS
radio presets.
• To restore a custom name to the default, erase the cus-
tom name by entering an empty white space for each
letter.
Note:
A/V Sync cannot be set when the Pure Audio listening
mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is
used with an analog input source.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV con-
troller by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow
buttons.
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Zoom:
Picture Adjust
The new “4-4. Picture Adjust” item has been added to
the “1. Input/Output Assign” menu. This menu and its
settings can be accessed just like the other menus. The
settings are explained below.
■ Game Mode
If video signal delay occurs during play on a video com-
ponent, such as a Game console, connected to the AV
controller, select “Game Mode” on the input selector
connected to the component and set it to “On”.
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select:
Off: Game Mode off (default).
On: Game Mode on.
WideZoom:
■ Zoom Mode
This setting determines the aspect ratio.
Normal:
Note:
The “Zoom Mode” can also be set using the [DISPLAY]
button on the remote controller.
1. Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button until the set-
Full: (default)
ting item appears on the display.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select
“Zoom Mode”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to change the setting.
■ ISF Mode
The controller has been designed to incorporate setup
and calibration standards established by the Imaging
Science Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed care-
fully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal
video performance and has implemented a training pro-
gram for technicians and installers to use these standards
to obtain optimal picture quality from the receiver.
Accordingly, Onkyo recommends that setup and calibra-
tion be performed by an ISF Certified installation tech-
nician.
Custom: User setting (All items can be freely set.)
Day:
Setting when a room is bright.
Night: Setting when a room is dark.
Note:
When “ISF Mode” is selected, the setting from “Resolu-
tion” to “B Contrast” is changed.
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Resolution
Picture Mode
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI out-
puts and have the AV controller upconvert the picture
resolution as necessary to match the resolution sup-
ported by your TV.
Available only when Source has been selected under the
“1-1. Monitor Out” setting.
DVD-Video disc content originates from either film
(recorded at 24 frames per second) or video intended for
TV (recorded at 30 frames per second). With the default
Picture Mode setting of Auto, the AV controller automat-
ically detects the type of content and processes it accord-
ingly to achieve the best picture quality. If the AV
controller detects the type of content incorrectly due to
characteristics of the disc, you can select Video or Film
manually.
Through: Select this to pass video through the AV con-
troller at the same resolution and with no
conversion (default).
Auto:
Select this to have the AV controller auto-
matically convert video at resolutions not
supported by your TV.
Auto: The type of content is detected automati-
cally and processed accordingly (default).
Video: Select when playing a DVD-Video disc
whose content originates from video.
When the “Monitor Out” is set to “Analog”,
it will operate as “Through”.
480p (480/576p):
Film: Select when playing a DVD-Video disc
whose content originates from film.
Select this for 480p or 576p output and
video conversion as necessary.
Edge Enhancement
With Edge Enhancement, you can make the picture
appear sharper.
Off: Edge enhancement off (default).
Low: Low edge enhancement.
Medium: Medium edge enhancement.
High: High edge enhancement.
720p:
1080i:
1080p:
Select this for 720p output and video con-
version as necessary.
Select this for 1080i output and video con-
version as necessary.
Select this for 1080p output and video con-
version as necessary.
When the “Monitor Out” is set to “Analog”,
it will operate as “1080i”.
Mosquito NR
Brightness
With Mosquito Noise Reduction, you can remove the
shimmering or haziness that sometimes appears around
objects in the picture. Mosquito noise can be an issue
with overly compressed MPEG content.
Off: Mosquito noise reduction off (default).
Low: Low mosquito noise reduction.
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
Contrast
Medium: Medium mosquito noise reduction.
High: High mosquito noise reduction.
With this setting you can adjust Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Random NR
With Random Noise Reduction, you can remove indis-
criminate picture noise, such as film grain.
Off: Random noise reduction off (default).
Low: Low random noise reduction.
Medium: Medium random noise reduction.
High: High random noise reduction.
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
Hue
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance.
Can be adjusted from –20 to +20 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Block NR
“–20” is the strongest green.
“+20” is the strongest red.
With Block Noise Reduction, you can remove the block
distortion that sometimes appears in the picture. Block
noise can be an issue with overly compressed MPEG
content.
Saturation
With this setting you can adjust saturation.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
Off: Block noise reduction off (default).
On: Block noise reduction on.
“–50” is the weakest color.
“+50” is the strongest color.
Gamma
Adjust the balance of incoming picture R (red), G
(green), and B (blue) color data signal to the output color
data signal.
Can be adjusted from –3 to +3 in steps of 1 (default is 0).
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R Brightness:
With this setting you can adjust the picture red bright-
ness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
R Contrast:
With this setting you can adjust red Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
G Brightness:
With this setting you can adjust the picture green bright-
ness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
G Contrast:
With this setting you can adjust green Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
B Brightness:
With this setting you can adjust the picture blue bright-
ness.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the darkest.
“+50” is the brightest.
B Contrast:
With this setting you can adjust blue Contrast.
Can be adjusted from –50 to +50 in steps of 1 (default is
0).
“–50” is the least.
“+50” is the greatest.
Satellite Radio
This item is for use with satellite radio. It’s not available
if “Satellite Radio” is set to None (see page 111). See the
separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
SIRIUS Parental Lock
This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It’s not
available if “Satellite Radio” is set to None or XM (see
page 111). See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for
more information.
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Listening Mode Presets
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an audio format,
and use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select a listen-
ing mode.
Only listening modes compatible with
the audio format can be selected (see
4
On the “Listening Mode Preset” menu, you can specify
a default listening mode for each of the audio formats
supported by each input selector. The AV controller will
then select the listening mode automatically depending
on the format of the input signal. You can still select the
other listening modes, although the default listening
mode will be used the next time you turn on the AV con-
troller.
Analog/PCM: Specifies the default lis-
tening mode for analog and PCM
sources.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
Dolby Digital: Specifies the default lis-
tening mode for Dolby Digital and
Dolby Digital plus sources.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
DTS: Specifies the default listening
mode for DTS and DTS-HD High Res-
olution sources.
D.F. 2ch: Specifies the default listening
mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources
in a digital format, such as Dolby Digi-
tal or DTS.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “5. Listening Mode
Preset”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Listening Mode Preset” menu
appears.
D.F. Mono: Specifies the default listen-
ing mode for mono sources in a digital
format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.
Multich PCM: Specifies the default
listening mode for multichannel PCM
sources, such as DVD-Audio.
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME/TV
5. AUX1
6. AUX2
7. TAPE
8. TUNER
9. CD
10. PHONO
192k/176.4k: Specifies the default lis-
tening mode for high resolution
192 kHz and 176.4 kHz digital sources,
such as DVD-Audio. (input via HDMI)
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
Dolby TrueHD: Specifies the default
listening mode for Dolby TrueHD
sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD
(input via HDMI).
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an input selector,
and then press [ENTER].
3
The audio formats supported by that
input selector appear.
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).
5–x. Listening Mode Preset
DVD
Analog/PCM
Dolby Digital
DTS
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
DSD: Specifies the default listening
mode for DSD multichannel sources,
such as SACD (input via HDMI).
D.F. 2ch
D.F. Mono
If the input selector is assigned to an
HDMI IN, use the Down [w] button to
select the audio formats shown on the
following screen.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
5
5–x. Listening Mode Preset
DVD
Multich PCM
192k/176.4k
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD Master Audio
DSD
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Last Valid
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
For the “TUNER” input selector, “Ana-
log” is the only format available.
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Miscellaneous Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
4
This section explains items on the “Miscellaneous”
menu.
The items are explained below.
1
3-12
2, 13
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
5
Setup closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
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The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Volume Setup
■ Volume Display
With this setting, you can choose how the volume level
is displayed.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
Absolute: Display range is “Min”, 0.5 through 99.5,
tons to select “6. Miscella-
“Max”.
neous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
Relative: Display range is –∞ dB, –81.5 dB through
+18.0 dB.
The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value
0 dB.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger
4. 12V Trigger
5. 12V Trigger
A
B
C
Setup
Setup
Setup
■ Muting Level
This setting determines how much the output is muted
set to –∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB to –10 dB in
10 dB steps.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
■ Maximum Volume
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
3
When the “Volume Display” setting is set to “Absolute”,
the “Maximum Volume” range is “Off”, 99 to 50. When
it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Off”, +17 dB to
–32 dB. To disable this setting, select “Off”.
The screen for that item appears.
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■ Power On Volume
This setting determines what the volume will be each
OSD Setup
time the AV controller is turned on.
■ Immediate Display
This setting determines whether operation details are
displayed onscreen immediately after an AV controller
function is used.
When the “Volume Display” preference is set to “Abso-
lute”, the range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to “Max”. When it’s
set to “Relative”, the range is “Last”, –∞ dB, –81 dB to
+18 dB.
On: Displayed (default).
Off: Not displayed.
To use the same volume level as when the AV controller
was last turned off, select “Last”.
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.
Note:
The “Power On Volume” setting cannot be set higher
than the “Maximum Volume” setting.
■ Headphone Level
■ Monitor Type
With this setting, you can specify the aspect ratio of your
TV so that menus are displayed properly.
With this setting, you can offset the headphone volume
relative to the main volume. This is useful if your head-
phones are too loud or too quiet at the volume setting you
usually use when listening through your speakers. The
headphone level can be set from –12 dB to +12 dB.
4:3: Select if your TV is 4:3.
16:9: Select if your TV is 16:9 (default).
■ Zone2 Maximum Volume
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume for
Zone 2.
■ Display Position
This setting determines where on the screen operation
details are displayed.
When the “Volume Display” setting is set to “Absolute”,
the “Maximum Volume” range is “Off”, 99 to 50. When
it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Off”, +17 dB to
–32 dB. To disable this setting, select “Off”.
Bottom: Bottom of the screen (default).
Top: Top of the screen.
■ TV Format (not North American models)
■ Zone2 Power On Volume
This setting determines what the volume will be for
Zone 2 each time the AV controller is turned on.
■ Language
This setting determines the language used for the
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Japanese.
When the “Volume Display” preference is set to “Abso-
lute”, the range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to “Max”. When it’s
set to “Relative”, the range is “Last”, –∞ dB, –81 dB to
+18 dB.
12V Trigger A/B/C Setup
To use the same volume level as when the AV controller
was last turned off, select “Last”.
■ Zone3 Maximum Volume
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume for
Zone 3.
When the “Volume Display” setting is set to “Absolute”,
the “Maximum Volume” range is “Off”, 99 to 50. When
it’s set to “Relative”, the range is “Off”, +17 dB to
–32 dB. To disable this setting, select “Off”.
■ Zone3 Power On Volume
This setting determines what the volume will be for
Zone 3 each time the AV controller is turned on.
When the “Volume Display” preference is set to “Abso-
lute”, the range is “Last”, “Min”, 1 to “Max”. When it’s
set to “Relative”, the range is “Last”, –∞ dB, –81 dB to
+18 dB.
To use the same volume level as when the AV controller
was last turned off, select “Last”.
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Hardware Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to change it.
4
This section explains items on the Hardware menu.
The items are explained below.
Remote
indicator
INPUT
Number
buttons
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
5
Setup closes.
Note:
RECEIVER
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
ENTER
SETUP
Remote Control
■ Remote ID
When several Onkyo components are used in the same
room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti-
ate the AV controller from the other components, you
can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
Note:
If you do change the AV controller’s remote ID, be sure
to change the remote controller to the same ID (see
below), otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with
the remote controller.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID
While holding down the
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
1
2
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE but-
ton, press the TV [INPUT] button.
The Remote indicator flashes four
times.
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2/Zone3
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
6. Network
Use the number buttons to enter
ID 1, 2, or 3.
2
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
The Remote indicator flashes twice.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select an item, and then
press [ENTER].
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The screen for that item appears.
Zone2/Zone3
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■ Lip Sync
Tuner
The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize
HDMI audio and video that’s gotten out of sync due to
the complex digital video processing being performed by
your HDMI-compatible TV. With HDMI Lip Sync, the
audio delay required to synchronize the audio and video
is calculated and applied automatically by the AV con-
troller.
■ AM Freq Step (on some models)
■ Satellite Radio (on North American model)
If you connect an XM Satellite Radio antenna or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio antenna to the AV controller (both sold
separately), set this setting to XM or SIRIUS respec-
tively. If you connect both types of antenna, select
XM/SIRIUS. Otherwise, select None. See the separate
Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled (default).
Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled.
Notes:
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible
TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.
• You can check the amount of delay being applied by
the HDMI Lip Sync function on the “A/V Sync”
screen (see page 103).
Analog Multich
■ Subwoofer Input Sensitivity
Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their
analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.
With this setting, you can change the AV controller’s
subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note
that this setting only affects signals connected to the AV
controller’s MULTI CH: SUBWOOFER jack.
■ x.v.Color
If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both
support the “x.v.Color”, you can enable “x.v.Color” on
the AV controller with this setting.
Disable: “x.v.Color” disabled (default).
Enable: “x.v.Color” enabled.
You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or 15 dB.
Notes:
If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB
or 15 dB setting.
• If the color is unnatural when “x.v.Color” is set to
“Enable”, change the setting to “Disable”.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
HDMI
■ Control
■ Audio TV Out
This function allows
connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV con-
troller.
-compatible components
This setting determines whether audio received by an
HDMI input is output by the HDMI outputs. You may
want to change this setting to “On” if your TV is con-
nected to an HDMI output and you want to listen to
audio from an HDMI component through your TV’s
speakers. Normally, it should be set to “Off”.
Disable:
Enable:
Notes:
disabled (default).
enabled.
Off: HDMI audio is not output (default).
On: HDMI audio is output.
•
, which stands for Remote Interactive over
HDMI, is the name of the system control function
found on Onkyo components. The AV controller can
be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control),
which allows system control over HDMI and is part of
the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability
between various components, however, operation with
Notes:
• If “On” is selected and the signal can be output by the
TV, the AV controller will output no sound through its
speakers.
• When “TV Control” is enabled, this setting is set to
“Auto”.
components other than
-compatible compo-
nents cannot be guaranteed.
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be
output even if “On” is selected.
• Set to “Disable” when a connected piece of equipment
is not compatible or it is unclear whether the equip-
ment is compatible or not.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or
“TV Control” is set to “Enable” and you’re listening
up the AV controller’s volume control, the sound will
be output by the AV controller’s speakers. To stop the
AV controller’s speakers producing sound, change the
settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the
AV controller’s volume.
• If movement is unnatural when set to “Enable”, change
the setting to “Disable”.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
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Power Control
To link the power functions of
Network Settings
-compatible
components connected via HDMI, select “Enable”.
This section explains how to configure the AV control-
ler’s network settings manually.
Disable: Power Control disabled.
If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, you don’t need
to change any of these settings, as the AV controller is set
use DHCP to configure itself automatically by default
(i.e., DHCP is set to Enable). If, however, your router’s
DHCP server is disabled, for example, you’re using
static IP addresses, you’ll need to configure these set-
tings yourself, in which case, a knowledge of Ethernet
networking is essential.
Enable: Power Control enabled.
Notes:
• The “Power Control” setting can be set only when the
above “Control” setting is set to “Enable”.
• HDMI power control only works with
-com-
patible components that support it and may not work
properly with some components due to their settings
or compatibility.
What’s DHCP?
• When set to “Enable”, power consumption will
increase.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used
by routers, computers, the AV controller, and other
devices to automatically configure themselves on a net-
work.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
TV Control
Set to “Enable” when you want to control the AV con-
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
troller from an
-compatible TV that is con-
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nected to HDMI.
Disable: TV Control disabled.
Enable: TV Control enabled.
The main menu appears onscreen.
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”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction man-
ual for details.
7. Hardware Setup
Note:
1. Remote Control
2. Zone2/Zone3
3. Tuner
4. Analog Multich
5. HDMI
6. Network
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 connected
pieces of equipment.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
When linking to a TV that conforms to the CEC
standard, the “Monitor Out” setting must be set to
“HDMI Main”.
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Control
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
This setting enables or disables control over the network.
Enable: Control over the network enabled.
Disable: Control over the network disabled.
tons to select “6. Network”, and
then press [ENTER].
The “Network” screen appears.
7-6. Network
Port
MAC Address
Control
Port
xx : xx : xx : xx : xx : xx
Enable
xxxxx
This is the network port used for control over the net-
work.
DHCP
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
INPUT
RETURN
This setting determines whether or not the AV controller
uses DHCP to automatically configure its IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Gateway settings.
Enable: DHCP enabled.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select the settings, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to set them.
To enter an IP address, select the set-
ting, and then press [ENTER]. The
arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons can
then be used to enter numbers. Press
[ENTER] again to set the number.
The settings are explained on the next
page.
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Disable: DHCP disabled.
If you select “Disable”, you must configure the “IP
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway” settings your-
self.
IP Address
If you set the “DHCP” setting to “Disable”, you must
specify an IP address. Enter a static IP address provided
by your ISP.
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
The IP address must be within the following ranges.
ClassA: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
ClassB: 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
ClassC: 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
Most routers use Class C IP addresses.
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Subnet Mask
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
If you set the “DHCP” setting to “Disable”, you must
specify a subnet mask address.
Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP
(typically: 255.255.255.0).
Mac Address
Gateway
This is the AV controller’s MAC (Media Access Control)
address. This address cannot be changed.
If you set the “DHCP” setting to “Disable”, you must
specify a gateway address.
Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
Lock Setup
Lock
With this setting, you can protect your settings by lock-
ing the setup menus.
Locked: Setup menus locked.
Unlocked: Setup menus unlocked (default).
When Locked is selected, only this “Lock Setup” item
can be accessed.
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Selecting Audio Inputs
Specifying the Digital Signal Format
1
2
AUDIO SEL
Normally, the AV controller detects the format of digital
input signals automatically. However, if you experience
either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS
sources, you can specify the signal format manually.
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut
off, try the PCM setting.
If you connect a component to more than one audio
input, such as a DVD player connected to analog, digital,
multichannel, and HDMI inputs, you can use the
[AUDIO SEL] button to select which audio input you
want to use to listen to that component.
Press the [AUDIO SEL] button
repeatedly to select an audio
input: HDMI > Auto > Multich >
Analog.
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or rewind-
ing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.
Press the [AUDIO SEL] button
1
HDMI:
repeatedly to select “Auto”.
Selects the assigned HDMI IN, and
the HDMI indicator appears on the
display. (The HDMI IN must
already be assigned to the current
input selector. See page 50.)
While “Auto” is shown on the
display, use the Left and Right
2
Auto:
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Selects the assigned COAXIAL or
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN, and the
DIGITAL indicator appears on the
display. (The DIGITAL IN must
already be assigned to the current
is no digital signal, the analog input
is used instead.
PCM:
Only 2-channel PCM format input
signals will be heard. If the input
signal is not PCM, the PCM indica-
tor will flash and noise may also be
produced.
DTS:
Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) for-
mat input signals will be heard. If
the input signal is not DTS, the
DTS indicator will flash and there
will be no sound.
Multich:
Selects the multichannel input, and
the ANALOG indicator appears on
the display. (The multichannel input
must already be assigned to the cur-
rent input selector. See page 54.)
Auto (default):
The format is detected automati-
cally. If no digital input signal is
present, the analog input is used
instead.
Analog:
Selects the analog input, and the
ANALOG indicator appears on the
display.
If you assign the balanced input to
the input selector, the sound will be
output from equipment connected
to the BALANCED L and R
INPUT XLR jacks (see page 54).
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Zone 2 and Zone 3
In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in two other rooms, or as we call them, Zone 2
and Zone 3. And, you can select a different source for each room.
Zone 2 Video Outputs
Connecting Zone 2
The AV controller features a composite video output and
Zone 2 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 2.
component video output for connection to a TV in Zone
2, so you can enjoy both audio and video in that zone.
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers
Hookup
You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2 and
• Use a composite video cable to connect the AV con-
a different source to those selected for your main room
troller’s ZONE 2 OUT V jack to a composite video
and Zone 3.
input on your Zone 2 TV.
Hookup
• Alternatively, use a component video cable to connect
the AV controller’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONI-
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV control-
ler’s ZONE 2 PRE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio
TOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT jacks to a component
input on your Zone 2 amp.
video input on your Zone 2 TV.
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV control-
ler’s ZONE 2 PRE OUT SW jack to the line input on
a powered subwoofer in Zone 2.
Main room
TV
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals
on your Zone 2 amp.
Main room
AV controller
Multichannel power amp
AV controller
Zone 2
TV
• If you use the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT, you must set the “Component
Out2” setting to “Zone 2” (page 50).
Zone 2
Notes:
Powered
subwoofer
• The ZONE 2 OUT V jack outputs video from compo-
nents connected to composite video inputs and S-
Video inputs.
Receiver/
• If you use the ZONE 2 OUT, you must set the “Com-
ponent Out2” setting to “Zone 2” (page 50). The
ZONE 2 OUT outputs video only from components
connected to component video inputs.
integrated amp
Note:
With the default settings, the Zone 2 volume must be set
on the Zone 2 amp. If your Zone 2 amp has no volume
control, set the “Zone2 Out” setting to “Variable” so that
you can set the Zone 2 volume on the AV controller (see
page 117).
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Connecting Zone 3
Zone 3 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 3.
Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers
You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 3 and
a different source to those selected for your main room
and Zone 2.
Hookup
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV control-
ler’s ZONE 3 PRE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio
input on your Zone 3 amp.
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV control-
ler’s ZONE 3 PRE OUT SW jack to the line input on
a powered subwoofer in Zone 3.
• Connect your Zone 3 speakers to the speaker termi-
nals on your Zone 3 amp.
Main room
Multichannel power amp
AV controller
Zone 3
Powered
subwoofer
Receiver/
integrated amp
Note:
With the default settings, the Zone 3 volume must be set
on the Zone 3 amp. If your Zone 3 amp has no volume
control, set the “Zone3 Out” setting to “Variable” so that
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Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings
Press the [SETUP] button.
Setup closes.
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If you’ve connected your Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers to
an amp with no volume control, set the “Zone2 Out” or
“Zone3 Out” setting, respectively, to “Variable” so that
you can set the zone’s volume, balance, and tone on the
AV controller.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV control-
ler by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Using Zone 2 and Zone 3
This section explains how to use Zone 2 and Zone 3.
ZONE 3
ZONE 2
TONE
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
OFF
,
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
3
tons to select “2. Zone2/Zone3”,
and then press [ENTER].
STANDBY
ON
The “Zone2/Zone3” screen appears.
INPUT
SELECTOR
7-2. Zone2/Zone3
Zone2 Out
Zone3 Out
Fixed
Fixed
ZONE3
ZONE2
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Zone2 Out” or
“Zone3 Out”, and use the Left
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select:
4
MUTING
Fixed:
The Zone 2 or Zone 3 volume must
be set on the amp in that zone.
Variable:
The Zone 2 or Zone 3 volume can
be set on the AV controller.
LEVEL–,
LEVEL+
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Selecting an Input Source for Zones
Turning Off Zones
On the remote controller, press
On the remote controller, press
the [ZONE2] or [ZONE3] REMOTE
MODE button.
1
1
the [ZONE2] or [ZONE3] REMOTE
MODE button.
Remote
Remote
controller
controller
On the AV controller, press the
[ZONE 2] or [ZONE 3] button.
On the AV controller, press the
[ZONE 2] or [ZONE 3] button.
AV controller
AV controller
The ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 indicator
flashes, and the input selector currently
selected for the zone appears on the dis-
play.
The ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 indicator
flashes.
On the remote controller, use the
INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
On the remote controller, press
the [STANDBY] button.
2
2
Remote
Remote
controller
controller
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
On the AV controller, use the
input selector buttons, or press
the [ZONE 2] or [ZONE 3] button
repeatedly.
On the AV controller, press the
[OFF] button.
1
GAME/TV
4
2
AUX1
5
3
AUX
6
2
TAPE
7
TUNER
8
CD
9
The zone is turned off, and the ZONE 2
or ZONE 3 indicator goes off.
PHONO
+10
AV controller
The input source is selected, the zone is
turned on, the name of the input selec-
tor appears on the display, and the
ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 indicator lights
continuously.
or
AV controller
You can also use the AV controller’s
INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
Notes:
• To select AM or FM, press the [TUNER] input selec-
tor button repeatedly. On the North American model,
you can also select XM or SIRIUS.
• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2
PRE OUT and ZONE 3 PRE OUT. Digital input
sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an
input source is selected, check if it’s connected to an
analog input.
• When Zone2 is on, Pure Audio cannot be selected.
• While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the Auto Power On/
Standby and Direct Change u functions do not
work.
• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations
for your main room, Zone 2, and Zone 3. The same
AM/FM radio station will be heard in each room.
• On the North American model, you can select a differ-
ent radio source for each room. For example, XM for
your main room, SIRIUS for Zone 2, and AM/FM for
Zone 3.
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Adjusting the Volume of Zones
Adjusting the Tone and Balance of Zones
On the remote controller, press
the [ZONE2] or [ZONE3] REMOTE
MODE button.
On the AV controller, press the
[ZONE 2] or [ZONE 3] button.
1
1
Remote
controller
AV controller
On the AV controller, press the
[ZONE 2] or [ZONE 3] button.
AV controller
The ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 indicator
flashes.
Press the AV controller’s [TONE]
button repeatedly to select
2
“Bass” “Treble” or “Balance”.
On the remote controller, press
the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] but-
ton.
2
Use the Up [r] and Down [e]
3
Remote
controller
buttons to adjust the Bass, Tre-
ble or Balance.
On the AV controller, press Up
[r] and Down [e] button.
• You can boost or cut the Bass or Tre-
ble from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB
steps.
AV controller
• You can adjust the balance from 0 in
the center to +10 dB to the right or
+10 dB to the left in 2 dB steps.
Notes:
Note:
• The tone cannot be adjusted for Zone 3.
Zones can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.
• The Zone 2 level, balance, and tone functions have no
effect on the ZONE 2 PRE OUT when the “Zone2
Out” setting is set to “Fixed” (page 117).
Muting Zones
• The Zone 3 level and balance functions have no effect
on the ZONE 3 PRE OUT when the “Zone3 Out” set-
ting is set to “Fixed” (page 117).
On the remote controller, press
the [ZONE2] or [ZONE3] REMOTE
MODE button, and then press the
[MUTING] button.
To unmute a zone, on the remote
controller, press the [ZONE2] or
[ZONE3] REMOTE MODE button,
and then press the [MUTING] but-
ton again.
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Using the 12V Triggers
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “12V Trigger A, B,
or C,” and then press [ENTER].
The 12V Trigger A/B/C Setup screen
appears.
3
The 12V triggers A, B, and C can be used to turn on 12V
trigger-capable components automatically when they are
selected as the input source. The triggers can be set so
that they activate when a connected component is
selected as the input source for the main room, Zone 2,
Zone 3, or any combination of rooms.
6-3. 12V Trigger A Setup
Delay
0sec
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
Main
DVD
When triggered, the output from a 12V TRIGGER OUT
goes high (+12 volts, 100 milliamperes max).
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME/TV
AUX1
AUX2
TAPE
TUNER
CD
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
VALUE
RETURN
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
tons to select “Delay,” and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] but-
tons to select: 0 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec,
or 3 sec.
When 0 sec is selected, the trigger sig-
nal is output as soon as the input source
is changed.
4
5
Hookup
• Use a miniplug cable to connect the AV controller’s
12V TRIGGER OUT A, B, or C jack to the 12 V trig-
ger input on a connected component.
When several components are turned on simultaneously
by using triggers A, B, and C, depending on the type of
components, a large amount of current may be drawn
momentarily. To prevent this, you can delay trigger sig-
nals A, B, and C individually. Another application for
trigger delay is eliminating the “thump” noise that’s
sometimes heard when a source component is turned on.
Delaying the trigger signal for your power amplifier so
that it’s the last component to be turned on will accom-
plish this.
Use the Up and Down [
tons to select an input source, and
use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] but-
q
]/[w] but-
e
r
tons to select an option.
Off:
No trigger signal is output.
A 12-volt trigger signal is output when
the connected component is selected as
the source for:
Main:
Main room.
Zone2:
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button, followed by the
[SETUP] button.
1
The main menu appears onscreen.
Zone 2.
Main/Zone2:
Main room or Zone 2.
Zone3:
Zone 3.
Main/Zone3:
Main room or Zone 3.
Zone2/Zone3:
Zone 2 or Zone 3.
Main/Zone2/Zone3:
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but-
2
tons to select “6. Miscellaneous,”
and then press [ENTER].
The Miscellaneous menu appears.
Main room, Zone 2, or Zone 3.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. Trigger A Setup
4. Trigger B Setup
5. Trigger C Setup
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
6
Setup closes.
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
EXIT
MOVE
ENTER
RETURN
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Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet
Using the Remote Controller in
In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals
from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV con-
troller located in the cabinet via the connecting block.
Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits
To control the AV controller with the remote controller
while you’re in Zone 2 or Zone 3, you’ll need a commer-
cially available multiroom remote control kit for each
zone.
IR Receiver
• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.
Connecting
block
These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line
of sight to the AV controller’s remote sensor, such as
when it’s installed inside a cabinet.
IR IN A or B
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3
Inside
cabinet
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2/3 picks up the
infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds
them through to the AV controller in the main room via
the connecting block.
Remote controller
Signal flow
Using a Multiroom Kit with Other
Components
IR IN A or B
IR Receiver
Connecting
In this setup, an IR emitter is connected to the AV con-
troller’s IR OUT jack and placed in front of the other
component’s remote control sensor. Infrared signals
received at the AV controller’s IR IN A or B jack are fed
through to the other component via the IR emitter. Sig-
nals picked up by the AV controller’s remote control sen-
sor are not output.
block
Remote controller
Main room
Zone 2/3
IR Receiver
Connecting
Signal flow
block
The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be
connected to the AV controller’s IR IN A or B jack, as
shown below.
IR IN A or B
AV controller
IR OUT
IR Emitter
From the connecting block
Remote controller
Other component
Miniplug cable
Signal flow
The IR emitter should be connected to the AV control-
ler’s IR OUT jack, as shown below.
AV controller
Miniplug cable
Other component
Remote control
sensor
Emitter
Miniplug
IR Emitter
AV controller
Signal flow
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Controlling Other Components
You can control your other components, including those
made by other manufacturers, with the remote controller.
This section explains how to:
• Enter the remote control code for a component that
you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR, etc.
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button to which you want
to enter the code, press the
[STANDBY] button.
2
The Remote indicator lights up.
• Learn commands directly from another component’s
• Program the MACRO buttons to perform a sequence
of up to eight remote control actions (see page 126).
Entering Remote Control Codes
To control another component, you must first enter that
component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE
button. You’ll need to enter a code for each component
that you want to control.
Within 30 seconds, use the num-
ber buttons to enter the 4-digit
remote control code.
3
DVD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
3
1
GAME/TV
4
2
AUX1
5
AUX
6
2
The Remote indicator flashes twice.
TAPE
7
TUNER
8
CD
9
Remote
indicator
0
STANDBY
TV
I
Number
buttons
Press the REMOTE MODE button
again to select the remote con-
troller mode, point the remote
controller at the component, and
check the operation.
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.
4
REMOTE
MODE
RECEIVER
Notes:
• Remote control codes cannot be entered for the
[RECEIVER], [ZONE 2] and [ZONE 3] REMOTE
MODE buttons.
• The remote control codes provided are correct at the
time of printing but subject to change.
• The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE MODE buttons
are preprogrammed for use with Onkyo DVD
players and CD players, respectively.
• To control another manufacturer’s CD recorder,
MD recorder or Onkyo RI Dock, enter the appro-
priate remote control code to the [CD] REMOTE
MODE button.
Look up the component’s remote
control code in the separate
Remote Control Codes list.
The codes are organized by category.
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Note:
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the AUX 1 jacks, for u
to work properly, you must set the Input Display accord-
ingly (see page 57).
Components Connected via u
Onkyo components that are connected via u are con-
trolled by pointing the remote controller at the AV con-
troller, not the component. This allows you to control
components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons
Make sure the Onkyo component is con-
1
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default
remote control code.
nected with an u cable and an analog
audio cable (RCA).
See page 44 for details.
While holding down the REMOTE
1
MODE button that you want to
reset, press the TV [9] button.
The Remote indicator flashes three
times.
Enter the appropriate remote control code
to the REMOTE MODE button.
2
• [DVD] REMOTE MODE button
5002: Onkyo DVD player with u
• [CD] REMOTE MODE button
6002: Onkyo CD player with u
• [MD] REMOTE MODE button
6008: Onkyo MD recorder with u
Press the REMOTE MODE button
again.
2
• [CDR] REMOTE MODE button
The Remote indicator flashes twice,
indicating that the button has been
reset.
The [DVD] and [CD] REMOTE
MODE buttons are preprogrammed
with remote control codes for control-
ling Onkyo DVD players and CD play-
ers, respectively. When these buttons
are reset, the preprogrammed codes are
restored.
6006: Onkyo CD recorder with u
• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button
6004: Onkyo RI Dock with u
See the previous page for how to enter remote
control codes.
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point
the remote controller at the AV controller,
and operate the component.
3
Resetting the Remote Controller
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing
the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control
an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use
the following remote control codes:
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.
While holding down the
1
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE but-
ton, press the [STANDBY] button.
The Remote indicator flashes five
times.
• [DVD] REMOTE MODE button
5001: Onkyo DVD player without u (default)
• [CD] REMOTE MODE button
6001: Onkyo CD player without u (default)
• [MD] REMOTE MODE button
6007: Onkyo MD recorder without u
• [CDR] REMOTE MODE button
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
MODE button again.
2
6005: Onkyo CD recorder without u
The Remote indicator flashes twice,
indicating that the remote controller
has been reset.
• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button
6003: Onkyo RI Dock without u
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To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select
the appropriate remote controller mode with the REMOTE MODE buttons first.) With some components, certain but-
tons 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 [VCR] first
Press [CABLE] (SAT) first
Press [TV] first
1
2
5
3
1
2
1
2
6
3
3
8
8
3
9
8
9
4
8
4
8
7
9
9
8
8
4
5
6
5
6
8
8
7
7
a [ON], [STANDBY], TV
a [ON], [STANDBY]
Set the satellite/cable receiver
to On or Standby.
a [ON], [STANDBY]
[9]*
Set the VCR to On or Standby.
Set the TV to On or Standby.
b Number buttons
b Number buttons
b Number buttons
Enter numbers.
Enter numbers.
Enter numbers.
c [CLEAR]
c [CH +/–], TV CH [+]/[–]*
c [CLEAR]
Cancels functions.
Select channels on the TV.
Cancels functions.
d [CH +/–]
d [PREV CH]
d [CH +/–]
Selects channels on the VCR.
Selects the previous channel.
Selects satellite/cable chan-
nels.
e [PREV CH]
e [TV INPUT]*
Selects the TV’s external
inputs.
Selects the previous channel.
e [PREV CH]
f REC [y]
Selects the previous channel.
Starts recording.
f TV VOL [q]/[w]*
f [GUIDE]
g Eject [0]
Adjust the TV’s volume.
Displays the program guide.
Ejects the videocassette.
g [MUTING]
g [5], [4]
h [1], [3], [2], [5], [4]
Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, and
Fast forward.
Mutes the TV.
Fast Reverse and Fast forward.
h [q]/[w]/[e]/[r]/[MENU]/
[ENTER]/[RETURN]
h [q]/[w]/[e]/[r]/[MENU]/
[ENTER]/[RETURN]
i [q]/[w]/[e]/[r]/[MENU]/
[ENTER]/[RETURN]
Navigate menus on the TV.
Navigate menus on the satel-
lite/cable receiver.
Navigate menus on the VCR.
*Buttons marked with an asterisk
(*) are exclusively for controlling a
TV and can be used at any time,
regardless of the currently selected
remote controller mode.
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Learning Commands
If the command is learned successfully,
the Remote indicator flashes twice.
The AV controller’s remote controller can learn the com-
mands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for
example, the Play command from your CD player’s
remote controller, the remote controller can learn it, and
then transmit the exact same command when its Play
[1] button is pressed in the CD remote mode.
This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate
work as expected.
M E
V O L U
M U T I N
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T O N
T E S T
C H S E L
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P R E T
T U N E R
D V D
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M U L T I - C H
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D I S C
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V I D E O - 2
I N P U T L E C T O R
T P E
D I M M E R
About 2 to 6
V I D E O - 1
S L E P
D V D
P O W E R
inches (5–15 cm)
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Supplied
remote controller
(RC-690M)
VCR
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CABLE
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SAT
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SLEEP
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Remote
indicator
To learn more commands, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
4
1
Press any REMOTE MODE button
when you’ve finished.
Notes:
• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:
REMOTE MODE, MACRO [1], [2], [3], TV CH
[+]/[–], Re-EQ, LIGHT.
1, 4
• When you want to learn the command from your TV’s
Power button, select the TV remote control mode and
use the remote controller’s [STANDBY] button to
learn the command. In the TV remote control mode,
the remote controller’s [STANDBY] and TV [9]
buttons are linked, so using the [STANDBY] button to
learn the command will mean that you can also use the
TV [9] button to turn your TV on or off in TV
remote control mode.
• When you want to learn the commands from your
TV’s Channel Up and Down buttons, select the TV
remote control mode and use the remote controller’s
CH [+/–] button (left to the [ENTER] button) to learn
the commands. In the TV remote control mode, the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] and TV CH [+]/[–] but-
tons are linked, so using the CH [+/–] button to learn
these commands will mean that you can also use the
TV CH [+]/[–] buttons to change channels in TV
remote control mode.
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button for the mode in
which you want to use the com-
mand, press the [ON] button.
The Remote indicator lights up.
1
• The remote controller can learn approximately 70 to
90 commands, although this will be less if commands
that use a lot of memory are learned.
• Remote controller buttons such as Play, Stop, Pause,
and so on are preprogrammed with commands for
controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and
DVD players. However, they can learn new com-
mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com-
mands at any time by resetting the remote controller
(see page 123).
• To overwrite a previously learned command, repeat
this procedure.
• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can
be learned.
Press the button you want to
learn the new command.
2
3
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.
• 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.
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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 [1].
2
You can program the remote controller’s MACRO but-
tons 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 controller.
3. Press the [CD] INPUT SELECTOR button to
select the CD input source.
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
4. Press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button to select
the CD remote controller mode.
5. Press the Play [1] button to start playback on
the CD player.
Note:
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.
You can program a MACRO button so that all five
actions are performed with just one button press.
Running Macros
Making Macros
Each MACRO button can store one macro, and each
macro can contain up to eight commands.
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 controller until all
of the commands have been transmit-
ted.
Remote
indicator
Macros can be run at any time, regard-
less of the current remote controller
mode.
MACRO
1, 2, 3
Deleting Macros
REMOTE
RECEIVER
MODE
While holding down the
1
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE but-
ton, press the MACRO button
whose macro you want to delete.
While holding down the REMOTE
1
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.
Press the MACRO button again.
2
For the CD example in the left column,
you’d press and hold the [RECEIVER]
REMOTE MODE button, and then
press MACRO button [1], [2], or [3].
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV controller, look for
a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.
• The input signal format is set to PCM or DTS. Set it to
• 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.
• Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent,
twisted, or damaged.
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting
the AV controller before contacting your Onkyo
dealer.
To reset the AV controller to its factory defaults,
turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR]
button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. “Clear”
will appear on the display and the AV controller
will enter Standby mode.
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 99).
VCR/DVR
Only the center speaker produces sound
• If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro
Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listen-
ing mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio
station or mono TV program, the sound is concen-
trated in the center speaker.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
Note that resetting the AV controller will delete your
radio presets and custom settings.
Power
Can’t turn on the AV controller
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into
the wall outlet.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5
seconds or more, then plug it in again.
The surround speakers produce no sound
• When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,
the surround speakers produce no sound.
• Depending on the source and the current listening
mode, not much sound may be produced by the sur-
round speakers. Try another listening mode (page 75).
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
Audio
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet
• Make sure that your multichannel power amplifier is
turned on and set up correctly and connected to the AV
• Make sure that the digital input source is selected
• Make sure that the correct audio input is selected
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 28).
The center speaker produces no sound
• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, the center
speaker produces no sound.
• In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers
output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set to
“L/R” (page 99).
• Check the volume. It can be set to −∞ dB, −81.5 dB
designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide
volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
• If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display,
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to
• While a pair of headphones is connected to the
PHONES jack, no sound is output by the speakers
• 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.
• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly
The surround back speakers produce no sound
•
The surround back speakers are not used with all lis-
• Not much sound may be produced by the surround
back speakers with some sources.
•
The subwoofer produces no sound
• When you play source material that contains no infor-
mation in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces
no sound.
•
• If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must use
an MC head amp or MC transformer (page 41).
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The Zone 2/3 speakers produce no sound
• The Zone 2/3 speakers only output sources that are
connected to an analog input. Check to see if the
source component is connected to an analog input.
• With some CD players, you won’t be able to playback
DTS material properly even though your player is
connected to a digital input on the AV controller. This
is usually because the DTS bitstream has been pro-
cessed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency
response changed) and the AV controller doesn’t rec-
ognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you
may hear noise.
• When playing DTS program material, using the pause,
fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player
may produce a short audible noise. This is not a mal-
function.
There’s no sound with a certain signal format
• Check the digital audio output setting on the source
component. On some game consoles, such as those
that can play DVDs, the default setting is off.
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an
audio format from a menu or with the [AUDIO] button
on your DVD player’s remote controller.
• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes
The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN
can’t be heard
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio sig-
nals, sound may not be output immediately.
Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode
• The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected
while Zone 2 is on.
The volume cannot be set as required (The vol-
ume cannot be set to +18.0 dB)
• Check to see if a maximum volume has been set
• After the Automatic Speaker Setup function has been
run, or the volume level of each individual speaker has
ume may be reduced.
Video
There’s no picture
• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed
in all the way (page 28).
• Make sure that each video component is properly con-
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV controller is connected is selected.
• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the
video circuitry is turned off and only video signals
input through HDMI IN can be output.
• If your TV is connected to the HDMI output, set the
“Monitor Out” setting to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI
Setup” on page 50 to watch composite video, S-Video,
and component video sources.
Noise can be heard
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power
cords, speaker cables, and so on can degrade audio
performance, so don’t use them.
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try
repositioning your cables.
The Late Night function doesn’t work
• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD (page 102).
• If your TV is connected to the COMPONENT MON-
ITOR OUT 1 or 2, set the “Monitor Out” setting to
nent Video Setup” on page 52 to watch composite
video and S-Video sources.
• If the video source is connected to a component video
input, you must assign that input to an input selector
(page 52), and your TV must be connected to either
the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT MONITOR OUT
The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t
work
• Check the DVD multichannel input connections
• Make sure that the multichannel input is assigned to
the input selector (page 54).
• Make sure that the multichannel input is selected
• Make sure that the “Speaker Type” is not set to
“Bi-Amp”. The multichannel DVD input cannot be
used if “Speaker Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 55).
• Check the audio output settings on your DVD player.
• If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,
you must assign that input to an input selector
(page 50), and your TV must be connected to the
HDMI OUT (page 37).
About DTS signals
•
When DTS program material ends and the DTS bit-
stream stops, the AV controller remains in DTS listen-
ing mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to
prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or
fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your
player from DTS to PCM, because the AV controller
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.
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There’s no picture from a source connected to
an HDMI IN
• When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog”,
and the “Resolution” setting is set to anything other
the HDMI OUT.
• Make sure that the AV controller is not subjected to
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Relocate if necessary.
•
If the AV controller is installed in a rack or cabinet with
colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work
reliably when the doors are closed.
• When using the remote controller to control other
manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may
not work as expected.
• Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV controller
• If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV
controller’s display, this indicates that your TV does
not support the current video resolution and you need
to select another resolution on your DVD player.
The onscreen menus don’t appear
Can’t control other components
• If your TV is connected to the analog outputs, set the
“Monitor Out” setting to “Analog” (page 46).
• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which
the AV controller is connected is selected.
• If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
ler mode (page 16).
• If you’ve connected an u-capable Onkyo MD
recorder, CD recorder, u Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT
jacks, or an u Dock to the AUX 1 jacks, for the
remote controller to work properly, you must set the
display to MD, CDR, or DOCK (page 57).
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the
• The entered remote control code may not be correct. If
more than one code is listed, try each one.
• If none of the codes work, use the Learning function
to learn the commands of the other component’s
remote controller (page 125).
•
On non-North American models, specify the TV system
used in your area in the “TV Format Setup
The immediate display does not appear
• The immediate display will not appear when the input
signal from the COMPONENT VIDEO IN is output to
a device connected to the COMPONENT MONITOR
OUT 1 or 2.
• Depending on the input signal, the immediate display
may not appear when the input signal from the HDMI
IN is output to a device connected to the HDMI OUT.
Tuner
• With some AV components, certain buttons may not
work as expected, and some may not work at all.
• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via
u, point the remote controller at the AV controller.
Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code
Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is
noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t
appear
• Relocate your antenna.
•
Move the AV controller away from your TV or com-
puter.
• To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected
via u, or another manufacturer’s component, point
the remote controller at that component. Be sure to
enter the appropriate remote control code first
• 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.
Can’t learn commands from another remote
controller
• When learning commands, make sure that the trans-
mitting ends of both remote controllers are pointing at
each other.
• Are you trying to learn from a remote controller that
cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot
be learned, especially those that contain several
instructions.
Remote Controller
The remote controller doesn’t work
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far
away from the AV controller, and that there’s no
obstruction between the remote controller and the AV
controller’s remote control sensor (page 15).
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote control-
ler mode (page 16).
• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control
code (page 122).
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-
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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.
Recording
Can’t record
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is
selected.
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV control-
ler, input signals are not fed through to outputs with
the same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT or
VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).
• When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected,
video recording is not possible because no video sig-
nals are output. Select another listening mode.
The AV controller contains a microcomputer for signal
processing and control functions. In very rare situations,
severe interference, noise from an external source, or
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it back
in again.
Zone 2/Zone 3
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
this unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
data, make sure that the material will be recorded cor-
rectly.
There’s no sound
• Only components connected to analog inputs can be
played in Zone 2 and Zone 3.
Others
For North American model, set the AV controller to
Standby before disconnecting the power cord from the
wall outlet. For other models, set the AV controller to
Standby and the POWER switch to OFF before discon-
necting the power cord.
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, Direct, or Pure Audio.
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 speaker distance cannot be set as required
• In some cases, corrected values suitable for home the-
ater use may be set automatically.
The display doesn’t work
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listen-
ing mode is selected.
How do I change the language of a multiplex
source
• On the “Audio Adjust” menu, change the “Multiplex”
setting to “Main” or “Sub” (page 98).
The u functions don’t work
• To use u, you must make an u connection and an
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-
nent and AV controller, even if they are connected dig-
• While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is selected, the u functions
don’t work.
The functions Auto Power On/Standby and
Direct Change don’t work for components con-
nected via u
• These functions don’t work when Zone 2 is turned on.
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Video Resolution Chart
The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV controller.
✔: Output
NTSC
Output
*1
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
HDMI
Input
HDMI
1080p 1080i 720p 480p
480i 1080i 720p 480p
480i
480i
480i
1080p
1080i
720p
480p
480i
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
1080i
720p
480p
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
COMPONENT
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
480i
480i
480i
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
S-VIDEO
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
COMPOSITE
PAL
Output
*1
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO COMPOSITE
HDMI
Input
HDMI
1080p 1080i 720p 576p
576i 1080i 720p 576p
576i
576i
576i
1080p
1080i
720p
576p
576i
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
1080i
720p
576p
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
COMPONENT
*2
*2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
*2
576i
576i
576i
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
S-VIDEO
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
COMPOSITE
*1 The video signal is output only when the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”.
*2 The output is limited to 480p for an effective signal in the effect of Macrovision.
: The video signal is output only when the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog”.
: The video signal will be output only when the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” and the “Resolu-
tion” setting is set to “Through”.
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Specifications
Amplifier Section
General
THD (Total Harmonic
Distortion)
Power Supply
North American:
0.05% (Power Rated)
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
European and Asian: AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Input Sensitivity and
Impedance
200 mV/ 47 kΩ (LINE)
2.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM)
North American:
1.1 A
Output Level and
Impedance
Phono Overload
Frequency Response
Tone Control
European and Asian: 85 W
200 mV/ 470 Ω (REC OUT)
70 mV (MM 1 kHz, 0.5%)
5 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (Direct mode)
10 dB, 20 Hz (BASS)
10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
110 dB (LINE, IHF-A)
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
435 × 194 × 444.5 mm
17-1/8"
13.5 kg
×
7-5/8"× 17-1/2"
Weight
29.8 lbs.
Signal to Noise Ratio
■ Video Input
HDMI
Component
S-Video
IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4
IN 1 (DVD), IN 2, IN 3
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV,
AUX 1, AUX 2
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV,
AUX 1, AUX 2
Video Section
Input Sensitivity/Output
Level and Impedance
1 Vp-p /75 Ω
(Component and S-Video Y)
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)
Composite
■ Video Output
HDMI
Component
MAIN OUT, SUB OUT
MONITOR OUT 1,
MONITOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT
Component Video
Frequency Response
5 Hz – 100 MHz, –3 dB
S-Video
VCR/DVR OUT, MONITOR OUT
Tuner Section
Composite
VCR/DVR OUT, MONITOR OUT,
ZONE 2 OUT
■ FM
Tuning Frequency Range
North American:
■ Audio Inputs
Digital Inputs
OPTICAL: 2 (Rear), 1 (Front)
COAXIAL: 3 (Rear)
MULTI CH (FRONT, CENTER,
87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz
European and Asian: 87.50 MHz– 108.00 MHz, RDS
Analog Inputs
SUBWOOFER, SURR, SURR BACK),
DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV,
AUX 1, TAPE, CD, PHONO, AUX 2
■ AM
Tuning Frequency Range
Balance Inputs
Multichannel Inputs
BALANCE L, BALANCE R
7.1
North American:
European and Asian: 522 kHz–1611 kHz
530 kHz–1710 kHz
Preset Channel
40
■ Audio Outputs
Digital Output
Analog Outputs
OPTICAL: 1 (Rear)
■ Digital Tuner
North American:
VCR/DVR OUT, TAPE OUT, PRE OUT
(FRONT, CENTER, SUBWOOFER,
SURR, SURR BACK)
XM, SIRIUS, HD RADIO
Z2 PREOUT, Z3 PREOUT
Balance Pre Outputs
FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, SW
Multichannel Pre
Outputs
Subwoofer Pre Outputs
Phones
7
1
1
■ Control Terminal
MIC
Yes
Ether
1(e-control)
RS232
1
IR Input/Output
12 V Trigger Out
2/1
3
Specifications and features are subject to change without
notice.
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Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION
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UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452
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