Onkyo Tx Nr809 Users Manual

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Introduction
Connections
- Connecting the AV Receiver
Turning On & Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
- Advanced Setup
- Multi Zone
Controlling Other Components
- iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock
  - Using the Onkyo Dock
  - Controlling Your iPod/iPhone
- Controlling Other Components
Appendix

AV Receiver

TX-NR809

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making

connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable

you to obtain optimum performance and listening

enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction ...................................2

Connections.................................12

Turning On & Basic Operations

......22

Advanced Operations .................44

Controlling Other Components

...70

Appendix ......................................79

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete

outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the

cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been

exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus

through openings as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of

this unit.

17. Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow

local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is

adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and

10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or

board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")

away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like

gap for warm air to escape.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within

the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to

persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

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PORTABLE CART WARNIN

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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use

only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without

the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact

your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over

with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth

dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and

water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a

clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners,

alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may

damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE

FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION

CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.

Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the

voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel

(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit

from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is

readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

For models with [POWER] button, or with both

[POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons:

Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode

does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do

not intend to use the unit for an extended period,

remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only:

Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select

Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the

mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an

extended period, remove the power cord from the AC

outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss

Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure

Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not

be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the

like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never

handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are

wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside

this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally

bought it.

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for

a long time, because they may leave marks on the

case.

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after

prolonged use. This is normal.

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not

work properly the next time you turn it on, so be

sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

For 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.

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-

003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS

LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

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 markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured

black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured

red.

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

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the

same regardless of color.

■Installing the batteries

Note

• 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.

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage

from leakage or corrosion.

■Aiming the remote controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s

remote control sensor, as shown below.

Transmission

Reception

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K. MIYAGI

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.

Indoor FM antenna (➔page 21)

AM loop antenna (➔page 21)

Power cord (➔page 21)

Speaker cable labels (➔page 13)

Speaker setup microphone (➔page 31)

Remote controller (RC-810M) and two batteries

(AA/R6)

(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not

supplied for this unit.)

Batteries (AA/R6)

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Transmitter

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Input sensor

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2

Precautions....................................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4

Features ............................................................................ 6

Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 8

Front Panel..................................................................... 8

Display............................................................................ 9

Rear Panel ................................................................... 10

Remote Controller.......................................................... 11

Controlling the AV Receiver ......................................... 11

Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 12

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 12

About AV Connections ................................................. 16

Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 17

Connecting Your Components ..................................... 18

Connecting Onkyo u Components ............................ 20

Connecting a Recording Component ........................... 20

Connecting the Antennas ............................................. 21

Connecting the Power Cord ......................................... 21

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 22

Turning On ................................................................... 22

Turning Off ................................................................... 22

Playback.......................................................................... 23

Selecting the Language for

the Onscreen Setup Menus ....................................... 23

Playing the Connected Component.............................. 23

Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices ........ 23

Understanding Icons on the Display............................. 24

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB .................................. 24

Playing a USB Device .................................................. 25

Listening to Internet Radio ........................................... 25

Playing Music Files on a Server ................................... 27

Remote Playback ......................................................... 27

Listening to AM/FM Radio ............................................ 28

Using Basic Functions .................................................. 31

Using the Automatic Speaker Setup ............................ 31

Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 34

Using the Home Menu.................................................. 40

Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 40

Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 40

Displaying Source Information ..................................... 41

Changing the Input Display .......................................... 41

Using the Whole House Mode...................................... 41

Selecting Speaker Layout ............................................ 42

Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 42

Using Headphones....................................................... 42

Using Easy Macros ...................................................... 43

Recording ..................................................................... 43

Advanced Setup ............................................................. 44

On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 44

Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 44

Input/Output Assign ......................................................45

Speaker Setup.............................................................. 47

Audio Adjust .................................................................51

Source Setup................................................................ 53

Listening Mode Preset.................................................. 58

Miscellaneous ............................................................... 59

Hardware Setup............................................................59

Remote Controller Setup .............................................. 63

Lock Setup.................................................................... 63

Using the Audio Settings ..............................................63

Multi Zone .......................................................................66

Making Multi Zone Connections ...................................66

Controlling Zone 2/3 Components................................ 67

Using the Remote Controller in

Zone and Multiroom Control Kits ...............................69

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ........................70

Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 70

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone .......................................71

Controlling Other Components.....................................73

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...................... 73

Looking up for Remote Control Code ........................... 73

Entering Remote Control Codes...................................74

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components

Connected via u...................................................... 75

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons .............................75

Resetting the Remote Controller .................................. 75

Controlling Other Components ..................................... 75

Learning Commands .................................................... 77

Using Normal Macros ...................................................78

Troubleshooting .............................................................79

Firmware Update ............................................................85

Connection Tips and Video Signal Path ...................... 88

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player,

or Recorder...................................................................91

About HDMI.....................................................................93

Network/USB Features................................................... 94

Specifications ................................................................. 97

Introduction

Connections

Turning On & Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Controlling Other Components

Appendix

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn

it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press

8ON/STANDBY (➔page 79).

Features

Amplifier

• 135 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• 180 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• 230 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology

(5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)

• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• 3-Step Inverted Darlington Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High

Power Transformer

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Processing

• THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified

• Incorporates Qdeo™*2 technology for HDMI Video

Upscaling (to 4K Compatible)

•HQV

®*3-Vida Video Processing with 1080p Video

upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI

• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor,

x.v.Color*4, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio*5,

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*6,

Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)

• Dolby TrueHD*6 and DTS-HD Master Audio*5

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz*6 and Audyssey DSX™*7

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Direct Mode

• Pure Audio Mode

• Music Optimizer*8 for Compressed Digital Music files

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

Connections

• 8 HDMI*9 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod®/iPhone®*10/

HD Radio™*11 tuner module (North American

models)/DAB+ tuner module (European, Australian

and Asian models)

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*12

• Powered Zone 2

• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR

• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC

• Internet Radio Connectivity (SiriusXM Internet

Radio/vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody/Slacker/

Mediafly/Napster)

*Services available may vary depending on the region.

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files*13

• 2 USB Inputs for Memory Devices and iPod®/

iPhone®*10 models (Front: 1 (Enables Display of Album

Artwork)/Rear: 1)

Miscellaneous

• 40 AM/FM Presets

•Dolby Volume

• Audyssey MultEQ®XT*7 to correct room acoustic

problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ®*7 for loudness correction

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume®*7 to maintain optimal

listening level and dynamic range

• Crossover Adjustment

(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 800 ms)

• Auto Standby Function

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

• Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen display

setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities

and Mode-Key LEDs

• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration

THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which

*2 Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its

affiliates.

*3 HQV® (Hollywood Quality Video) is registered trademark of

IDT, inc.

*4 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;

5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;

7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and

worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are

registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio,

and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product

includes software.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,

Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™,

Inc. U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Audyssey MultEQ®XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®,

Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey DSX™ are

registered trademarks and trademark of

Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.

*8 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”

*10

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and

iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

and other countries.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an

electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically

to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not

responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance

with safety and regulatory standards.

Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone

may affect wireless performance.

*11

HD Radio™, HD Radio Ready™, and the HD Radio Ready

logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital

Corporation.

This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive

HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1

HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).

*12 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio

amplifier is prohibited.

*13 “DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are

trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the

Digital Living Network Alliance.”

*13 Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the

Microsoft group of companies.

*“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

*“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

THX Select2 Plus

Before any home theater component can be THX Select2

Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and

performance tests. Only then can a product feature the

THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the

Home Theater products you purchase will give you

superb performance for many years to come. THX

Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters,

including power amplifier performance, and pre-

amplifier performance and operation for both digital and

analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature

proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which

accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater

playback.

Front & Rear Panels

(North American and Taiwan models)

(European, Australian and Asian models)

Front Panel

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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a8ON/STANDBY button (22)

bRemote control sensor and transmitter (4)

cDisplay (9)

dMASTER VOLUME control and indicator (23)

eHDMI THRU indicator (60)

fPURE AUDIO button and indicator (34)

gInput selector buttons (23)

hFront flap

Gently push on the lower end of the front panel to

open the flap.

iPHONES jack (42)

jZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (67)

kTONE and Tone Level buttons (63)

lMONITOR OUT button (45)

mDISPLAY button (41)

nTUNING, PRESET (28 to 29), arrow and ENTER

buttons

oDIMMER button (North American and Taiwan

models) (40)

pMEMORY button (29)

qTUNING MODE button (28)

rLISTENING MODE buttons (34)

sWHOLE HOUSE MODE button (41)

tSETUP MIC jack (31)

uSETUP button (44)

vHOME button (40)

wRETURN button

xUSB port (18)

yAUX INPUT jacks (17, 18)

z%POWER button (European, Australian and

Asian models) (22)

ART/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and

Asian models) (30)

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

aSpeaker/channel indicators

bZ2 (Zone 2) indicator (67)

cZ3 (Zone 3) indicator (67)

dListening mode and format indicators (34, 65)

e1, 3 and cursor indicators (24)

fNET indicator (25, 62)

gTuning indicators

RDS indicator (excluding North American and

Taiwan models) (29)

AUTO indicator (28)

TUNED indicator (28)

FM STEREO indicator (28)

hAudio input indicators

iBi AMP indicator (14, 47)

jAudyssey indicator (31, 53)

Dynamic EQ indicator (53)

- (Dolby) Vol indicator (52)

Dynamic Vol indicator (53)

kHeadphone indicator (42)

lMessage area

mMUTING indicator (42)

nVolume level (23)

oUSB indicator (24, 25)

pSLEEP indicator (40, 58)

Display

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aDIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks

bRS232 port

Terminal for control.

cu REMOTE CONTROL jack

dUSB port

eUNIVERSAL PORT jack

fETHERNET port

gHDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and

HDMI OUT SUB) jacks

hMONITOR OUT V and S jacks

iCOMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT

jacks

jIR IN and OUT jacks

kZONE 2 and ZONE 3 12V TRIGGER OUT jacks

lFM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal

mPC IN jack

nAC INLET

oGND screw

pComposite, S-Video and analog audio jacks

(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT

IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN and PHONO IN)

qMultichannel input jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK

L/R and SUBWOOFER)

rPRE OUT jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SB/FH/FW*,

SUBWOOFER)

*SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide

sZONE 2 and ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks

tSpeaker Terminals

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,

SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R and FRONT

WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R)

Rear Panel

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See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection

(➔pages 12 to 21).

Remote Controller

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a8RECEIVER button (22)

bACTIVITIES buttons (43, 78)

cREMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(23)

dSP LAYOUT button (42)

eArrow q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons

fSETUP button (44)

gListening Mode buttons (34)

hDIMMER button (40)

iDISPLAY button (41)

jMUTING button (42)

kVOL q/w button (23)

lRETURN button

mHOME button (40, 63)

nSLEEP button (40)

■Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or

RECEIVER).

You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER

repeatedly.

aArrow q/w buttons (28)

bD.TUN button (29)

cDISPLAY button

dCH +/– button (29)

eNumber buttons (29)

*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode (target

component) without changing the current input source, press

MODE and within about 8 seconds, press REMOTE MODE.

Then, using the same AV receiver’s remote controller, you

can control the component corresponding to the button you

pressed.

*2 These buttons can also be used when a REMOTE MODE

other than receiver mode is selected. (Pressing HOME

switches to Receiver mode.)

Controlling the AV Receiver

*1 *2

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to

select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control

Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and

other components.

See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more

details (➔page 74).

Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting the Speaker Cables

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one

surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.

■Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from

the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare

wires tightly, as shown.

■Banana Plugs (North American models)

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

Connecting Your Speakers

Surround

back left

Surround

left

Surround

right

Front high

left

Front high

right Front leftFront right Center

Front wide

right

Front wide

left

Surround

back right

1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use

depending on the number of speakers that you have.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered

subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid

bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you

need to set the speaker settings automatically

(➔page 31) or manually (➔page 47).

*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to

the SURR BACK L terminals.

*2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers cannot be

used at the same time.

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification

purpose.

The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and

you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each

speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all

you need to do is to match the color of each label to the

corresponding speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between

4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected

speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure

to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms”

(➔page 47). If you use speakers with a lower

impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels

for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit

may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before

making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other

words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)

terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)

terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the

sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may

affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.

Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have

contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may

damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker

terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Number of

speakers

23456777889991011

Front speakers ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

Center

speaker

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

Surround

speakers

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

Surround back

speaker*1*2

✔✔✔✔

Surround back

speakers*2

✔✔✔✔

Front high

speakers*2

✔✔✔✔✔✔

Front wide

speakers*2

✔✔✔✔✔✔

Speaker Color

Front left, Front high left, Front wide left,

Zone 2 left

White

Front right, Front high right, Front wide right,

Zone 2 right

Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back left Brown

Surround back right Tan

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back 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 dipole speakers (A) should be positioned so that their arrows

point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speakers (B) should be

positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Using a Powered Subwoofer

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a

movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing

your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and

choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with two

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively.

The same signal is output from each jack.

Tip

• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external

amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the

amplifier.

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.

When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up

to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room.

Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections as shown

and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker

setting to enable bi-amping (➔page 47).

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 be used only with speakers that support bi-

amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

TV/screen

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Corner

position

1/3 of wall

position

Woofer (low)

Tweeter (high)

Front right Front left

Connecting a Power Amplifier

If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you

can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker

outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied

with your amplifier for details.

Note

*1 Specify “None” for any channel that you don’t want to output

(➔page 48).

SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide

Power amplifier

Connecting AV components

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.

• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or

malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks

*Available sampling rate for PCM input signal (stereo/mono) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. In case of an HDMI connection,

176.4/192 kHz is also available.

Note

• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.

Push plugs in all the way.

Caution

• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

About AV Connections

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and

Audio

HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color

difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture

quality (some TV manufacturers label their component

video sockets slightly differently).

Analog RGB This is a conventional analog interface to connect a PC and

a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature).

S-Video S-Video separates the luminance from color signals and

provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and

See also:

• “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” (➔page 88)

• “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔page 91)

• “About HDMI” (➔page 93)

■Audio Return Channel (ARC) function

Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN

of the AV receiver.

• This function can be used when:

– your TV is ARC capable, and

–the TV/CD input selector is selected, and

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On”(➔page 60), and

–“Audio Return Channel” is set to “Auto” (➔page 61).

Tip

• To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:

– Set the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting to “On” (➔page 60) for an p-compatible TV.

– Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (➔page 61) when the TV is not compatible with p, or the “HDMI

Control(RIHD)” setting to “Off”.

– Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

– To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting Your Components” (➔page 18).

Note

• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV

screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to

another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.

•As the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61) to hear from your TV speakers, the sound will also be output from the AV

receiver’s speakers if you adjust the volume of the AV receiver. Similarly, as the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”

(➔page 60) to hear from the speakers of an p-compatible TV, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound if you adjust

the volume of the AV receiver, while the TV speakers will be muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers from producing sound, you

can either change the settings on the AV receiver or on the TV, or turn down the volume of the AV receiver.

Connecting Components with HDMI

Jack Components Assignable

Input HDMI IN 1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

HDMI IN 2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔

HDMI IN 3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. ✔

HDMI IN 4 Game console ✔

HDMI IN 5 Personal computer ✔

HDMI IN 6 Other components ✔

HDMI IN 7 Other components ✔

AUX INPUT HDMI Camcorder

Output HDMI OUT MAIN TV

HDMI OUT SUB projector, etc.

Game console

VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder

TV, projector,

etc.

Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Camcorder

Personal computer

Connecting Your Components

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to

other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

A CB

FDH KE G JI

Front

Rear

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection

Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (➔page 88).

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔page 46).

Note

*1 Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the

AV receiver in this way.

*2 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned

off. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have a phono preamp, connect it to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type

cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to PHONO IN. See your turntable’s

manual for details.

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire

may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.

*3 To select the multichannel input, select the BD/DVD input selector and see “Audio Selector” (➔page 57). To adjust the

subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity” (➔page 47).

*4 When you connect your personal computer to PC IN and select the PC input selector, the video of the personal computer is output

from the HDMI outputs. However, if you have assigned the HDMI inputs to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output

signals received from the HDMI inputs instead of signals from PC IN. To have the signals output from PC IN, select “-----” for

“PC” in the “HDMI Input” setting (➔page 46).

• With connection D, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2/3 as well, use D

and H.)

• With connection H, you can listen to and record audio from external components while you are in Zone 2/3.

• With connection H, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to

connect to the main stereo.

■How to record a video source

With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See “Recording” about

connections for video recording (➔page 43).

No. Jack/Port Components Assignable

AUSB*1 iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive

BUSB, AUX INPUT VIDEO iPod/iPhone (video playback)

CAUX INPUT VIDEO Camcorder, etc

AUDIO L/R

DIGITAL

DDIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

2 (VCR/DVR) VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI

dock

✔

3 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔

OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game console ✔

2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔

EUSB*1 MP3 player, USB flash drive

FUNIVERSAL PORT Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.)

GETHERNET Router

HMONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.

BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI

dock

CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

GAME IN Game console, RI dock

PC IN Personal computer

TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,

Turntable*2, RI dock

PHONO IN Turntable*2

IMultichannel input*3 DVD player, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD-

capable player, MPEG decorder

JCOMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock ✔

IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔

MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.

KPC IN*4 Personal computer

With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following

special functions:

■System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via

u while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV

receiver will automatically turn on and select that

component as the input source.

■Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via

u, the AV receiver automatically selects that

component as the input source.

■Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to

control your other u-capable Onkyo components,

pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s

remote control sensor instead of the component. You

must enter the appropriate remote control code first

(➔page 75).

Note

•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied

with Onkyo components.

• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either

one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting

additional u-capable components.

• Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other

manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

• Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to

the manuals supplied with your Onkyo components.

• While Zone 2/3 is on, the System On/Auto Power On and Direct

Change u functions do not work.

See “Recording” for details on recording (➔page 43). Note

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is

not possible while it’s in standby mode.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to

the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver,

connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the

recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals

supplied with your TV and VCR for details.

• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be

recorded only via composite video outputs. For example, if your

TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording

VCR must be connected to a composite video output.

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be

recorded.

• Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs cannot be recorded.

• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only

analog inputs can be recorded.

• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t attempt analog

recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

• While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, the video circuitry

is turned off and therefore no video signals are processed. If you

want to make recordings, select another listening mode.

Connecting Onkyo u Components

1Make sure that each Onkyo component is

connected with an analog audio cable (connection

H in the hookup examples) (➔page 18).

2Make the u connection (see the illustration).

3If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck,

change the Input Display (➔page 41).

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

e.g., CD player

RI Dock

Connecting a Recording Component

AUDIO

VIDEO

VCR, DVD recorder,

cassette tape deck,

CDR, MD recorder, etc.

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.

The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use

the tuner.

Note

• Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible

reception.

• Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

Tip

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor

AM antenna.

Note

• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your

speakers and AV components.

• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power

surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the

same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a

different branch circuit.

• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV

receiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for

use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any other

equipment.

• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while the

other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause

an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the

wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver.

Connecting the Antennas

Connecting the Power Cord

Thumbtacks, etc.

Insert the plug fully

into the jack.

Insert the plug fully

into the jack.

North American and

Taiwan models

European, Australian and

Asian models

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Caution

• Be careful not to injure yourself

when using thumbtacks.

1Connect the supplied power cord to the AV

receiver’s AC INLET.

2Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

To AC wall outlet

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Tip

• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” (➔page 61).

Turning On

1(European, Australian and Asian models)

Set %POWER to the ON position (^) on the front panel.

The AV receiver enters standby mode.

2Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

The AV receiver comes on, the display lights.

Turning Off

1Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always

turn down the volume before you turn it off.

(European, Australian and Asian models)

To completely shut down the AV receiver, set %POWER to the OFF position (@).

8ON/STANDBY 8ON/STANDBY

%POWER

(North American and

Taiwan models)

(European, Australian and

Asian models)

8RECEIVER

RECEIVER

Playback

You can determine the language used for the onscreen

setup menus. See “Language” in the “OSD Setup”

(➔page 59).

■Operating with the remote controller

■Operating on the AV receiver

See “Controlling Other Components” about the operation

of other components (➔page 73).

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is

connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is

connected to other video outputs, use the AV

receiver’s display when changing settings.

This section describes the procedure for using the

remote controller unless otherwise specified.

Selecting the Language for the

Onscreen Setup Menus

Playing the Connected Component

1Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT

SELECTOR.

2Start playback on the source component.

See also:

• “Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB” (➔page 24)

• “Playing a USB Device” (➔page 25)

• “Listening to Internet Radio” (➔page 25)

• “Playing Music Files on a Server” (➔page 27)

• “Remote Playback” (➔page 27)

• “Listening to AM/FM Radio” (➔page 28)

• “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock”

(➔page 70)

• “Controlling Other Components” (➔page 73)

3To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.

4Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔page 34)

• “Audyssey” (➔page 53)

1Use the input selector buttons to select the input

source.

2Start playback on the source component.

3To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME

control.

4Select a listening mode and enjoy!

Controlling Contents of USB or

Network Devices

aTOP MENU

This button displays the top menu for each media or service.

bq/w and ENTER

These buttons navigate through the menus.

e/r

This button cycles through pages.

PLAYLIST e/r

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects

playlists.

This button starts playback.

This button selects the beginning of the current song.

Pressing this button twice selects the previous song.

This button fast-reverses the current song.

This button pauses playback.

gSEARCH

You can toggle between the playback screen and the list

screen during playback.

hDISPLAY

This button switches between song informations.

iALBUM +/–

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects albums.

Press USB or NET first.

Note

• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and

media used for playback.

This section describes icons that appear on the display

during media playback.

This section explains how to play music/video files on the

iPod/iPhone.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

Made for:

iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic,

iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th

generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone

Note

• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with

iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,

while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

• If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device,

no sound will be output from the headphones jack.

jMENU

This button returns to top menu of the Internet Radio

service.

kRETURN

This button returns to the previous menu.

This button selects the next song.

This button fast-forwards the current song.

This button stops playback.

oMODE

You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended

Mode during iPod/iPhone playback.

pRANDOM

This button performs random playback.

qREPEAT

Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat

modes.

Understanding Icons on the Display

Displayed Icons

Icon Description

Folder

Track

Playback

Pause

Fast Forward

Fast Reverse

Artist

Album

Repeat One Track

Repeat Folder (USB Device)

Repeat

Shuffle

Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone)

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB

1Press USB repeatedly to select the “USB(Front)”

input.

2Connect the USB cable that comes with the

iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV

receiver.

While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the

message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV

receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone.

3Press MODE repeatedly to switch to Extended

Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video).

A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears.

To open a folder, use q/w to select it, and then press

ENTER.

Tip

• With the default settings, the iPod/iPhone is operated in

Standard Mode.

• Pressing MODE repeatedly switches back to Standard

Mode.

• When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver

stores the mode. This means that if you disconnect when in

Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will start in

Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect the

iPod/iPhone.

• You can also use q/w, ENTER and TUNING MODE

buttons on the front panel. TUNING MODE allows you to

switch modes.

• When connecting your iPod/iPhone with a USB cable, we

recommend you use an official USB cable from Apple Inc.

4Use q/w to select a music/video file, and press

ENTER or 1 to start playback.

Extended Mode (Music) control

The music content information is displayed (lists are

displayed), and you can control the music content while

looking at the screen.

Top screen list:

Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers,

Shuffle Songs, Now Playing.

Extended Mode (Video) control

The video content information is displayed (lists are

displayed), and you can control the video content while

looking at the screen.

Top screen list:

Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts,

Rentals.

Note

• To view the video contents of your iPod/iPhone, connect it to the

USB port and AUX INPUT VIDEO jack on the AV receiver’s

front panel, using the official Apple Composite AV Cable.

• Depending on your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the

displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode

(Video) is not guaranteed.

Standard Mode control

The content information is not displayed, but can be

operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller

(USB).

Note

• The following iPod models are not supported in Standard Mode.

(They can only be controlled in Extended Mode).

– iPod with video

– iPod nano (1st generation)

This section explains how to play music files from a USB

device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).

See also:

• “Network/USB Features” (➔page 94).

Note

• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with

iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,

while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

You can select Internet radio stations by connecting to the

AV receiver from your computer and selecting stations in

your web browser.

Internet radio URLs in the following formats are

supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However,

depending on the type of data or audio format used by the

Internet radio station, you may not be able to listen to

some stations.

Note

• Services available may vary depending on the region. See the

separate instructions for more information.

Listening to vTuner Internet Radio

This unit includes the full vTuner Internet Radio Service

at no additional charge. Once you have connected your

unit to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to

search for and play Internet radio stations and podcasts at

any time. To enhance your Internet radio experience, the

http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available to you as an

easy way to browse to find stations, set up/organize your

favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc. After the

first time you try vTuner Internet Radio on your unit you

can use the MAC Address of your unit to create a member

http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC

Address, please see “Network” (➔page 62).

Playing a USB Device

1Press USB repeatedly to select the “USB(Front)”

or “USB(Rear)” input.

2Plug your USB device into the AV receiver’s USB

port.

The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV

receiver cannot read the USB device.

3Press ENTER.

A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a

folder, use q/w to select it, and then press ENTER.

4Use q/w to select a music file, and press ENTER or

1 to start playback.

Listening to Internet Radio

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home

network (➔page 94).

1Press NET.

The “NET” screen appears, and the NET indicator

lights. If it flashes, verify that the Ethernet cable is

firmly connected to the AV receiver.

2Use q/w/e/r to select “vTuner Internet Radio”

and then press ENTER.

Listening to Other Internet Radio

To listen to other internet radio stations, insert the

following step after step 1 in the “Listening to vTuner

Internet Radio” section.

Registering My Favorites*1

You can add the currently playing song or station to the

“My Favorites”. You can save up to 40 Internet radio

stations.

Once you’ve added a station to the list, simply select it in

the “My Favorites” menu, and then press ENTER to start

playback.

*1 From the search results you can save the stations and songs

but cannot listen to them directly.

■Top menu of Internet Radio

`Create new station:

Add a favorite station or Internet radio to the My

Favorites.

`Rename this station:

You can rename the stations and songs saved in “My

Favorites” list.

`Delete from My Favorites:

You can delete the stations and songs saved in “My

Favorites” list.

3Use q/w to select a program and then press

ENTER.

Playback starts.

Press MENU to enable selection from the following

menu items.

`Stations like this:

Stations like the one currently being played

back are displayed.

`Add to My Favorites:

Adds a station to My Favorites list.

Press TOP MENU to go to the top menu of the

Internet Radio services.

Tip

• By pressing SEARCH, you can toggle between the

playback screen and the radio list screen.

1On your computer, start your web browser and

enter the AV receiver’s IP address in the browser’s

Internet address (URL) field.

The browser connects to the AV receiver (WEB

Setup Menu).

Note

• The AV receiver’s IP address is shown on “IP Address”

(➔page 62).

• If you’re using DHCP, your router may not always allocate

the same IP address to the AV receiver, so if you find that

you can’t connect to the AV receiver, recheck the AV

receiver’s IP address on the “Network” screen.

2Click on the “My Favorites” tab.

3Enter the preset name and Internet address

(URL).

4Click “Save” to save the Internet radio station.

5The Internet radio station is then added to “My

Favorites”.

Greate Artist

My Music

My Favorite

0 : 11

1Press MENU with the station selected or while a

song is playing.

2Use q/w to select “Add to My Favorites”, and press

ENTER.

3Use q/w/e/r to select “OK”, and then press

ENTER.

Tip

• If you choose to rename the station, see “Name Edit”

(➔page 54).

This section explains how to play music files on a

computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server

Playback).

Windows Media Player 11 Setup

This section explains how to configure Windows Media

Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files

stored on your computer.

Remote Playback means you can play the music files

stored on a media server or personal computer with the

AV receiver by operating the controller device in the

home network.

Windows Media Player 12 Setup

This section explains how to configure Windows Media

Player 12 so that the AV receiver can play the music files

stored on your personal computer.

Playing Music Files on a Server

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home

network (➔page 94).

1Start your computer or media server.

2Press NET.

The “NET” screen appears. The NET indicator

lights. If it flashes, confirm the network connection.

3Use q/w/e/r to select “dlna”, and press ENTER.

Tip

• To go back to the previous screen, press RETURN.

4Use q/w to select a server, and then press ENTER.

The menu is displayed according to the server

functions.

Note

• The search function does not work with media servers

which do not support this function.

• Photos and movies stored on a media server cannot be

accessed from the AV receiver.

• Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the

AV receiver may not able to access the content. See the

instruction manual of the media server.

5Use q/w to select an item, and then press ENTER

or 1 to start playback.

Note

• Depending on the media server, 5/4/3 may not

work.

• If the message “No Item.” appears, this means that no

information can be retrieved from the server. In this case,

check your server, network, and AV receiver connections.

Artist name

My favorite song 1

My favorite album

0 : 11

1Start Windows Media Player 11.

2On the “Library” menu, select “Media Sharing”.

The “Media Sharing” dialog box appears.

3Select the “Share my media” check box, and then

click “OK”.

4Select the AV receiver in the list, and then click

“Allow”.

5Click “OK” to close the dialog box.

This completes the Windows Media Player 11

configuration.

You can now play the music files in your Windows

Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver.

Tip

• Windows Media Player 11 can be downloaded for free

from the Microsoft web site.

Remote Playback

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home

network (➔page 94).

1Start Windows Media Player 12.

2On the “Stream” menu, select “Turn on media

streaming”.

A dialog box appears.

3Move your cursor and click on “Turn on media

streaming”.

A list of media server appears. Wording may vary

slightly depending on the network location.

4Select the product in the list, and then click

“Allowed”.

5Click “OK” to close the dialog box.

This completes the Windows Media Player 12

configuration.

You can now play the music files in your Windows

Media Player 12 library.

Using Remote Playback

Using the Tuner

With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio

stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for

quick selection.

You can also change the frequency steps (➔page 60).

Tuning into Radio Stations

■Auto tuning mode

■Manual tuning mode

In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

1Start Windows Media Player 12.

To enable remote playback, you must first configure

Windows Media Player 12.

2Press NET.

The “NET” screen appears. The NET indicator

lights. If it flashes, verify the network connection.

3Use q/w/e/r to select “dlna”, and press ENTER.

A list of media server appears.

Note

• Remote playback cannot be used while the music files of

another media server are being played. You must stop their

playback first.

4On Windows Media Player 12, right-click on a

music file.

The right-click menu appears. For selecting another

media server, select the desired media server from the

“Other Libraries” menu on Windows Media Player

12.

5Select the AV receiver from the right-click menu.

The “Play to” window appears and playback on the

product starts. Operations during remote playback

can be made from the “Play to” window of Windows

7 on your personal computer. During remote

playback, operations (such as Playback, Pause, Fast

Forward, Fast Rewind, Previous, Next, Repeat,

Random) cannot be made.

6Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume by adjusting the volume

bar in the “Remote playback” window. The default

maximum volume level is 82 (0dB). If you wish to

change this, enter the value from the Web Setup in

your browser.

The volume value of the remote window and the

volume value of the AV receiver may not always

match.

Adjustments you make to the volume in the AV

receiver will not be reflected in the “Remote

playback” window.

Listening to AM/FM Radio

This section describes the procedure using the

buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.

1Press TUNER to select either “AM” or “FM”.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Each time you press TUNER, the radio band changes

between AM and FM.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

1Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator

lights on the display.

2Press TUNING q/w.

Searching stops when a station is found.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator

lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM

STEREO indicator lights on the display, as shown.

Tip

• 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.

1Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator

goes off on the display.

2Press and hold TUNING q/w.

The frequency stops changing when you release the

button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency

one step at a time.

Band Frequency

TUNED

TERE

AUTO

■Tuning into stations by frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by

entering the appropriate frequency.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite

AM/FM radio stations as presets.

Note

• You can name your radio presets for easy identification

(➔page 54). Its name is displayed instead of the band and

frequency.

■Selecting Presets

■Deleting Presets

Using RDS (excluding North American and

Taiwan models)

When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights.

When the station is broadcasting text information, the text

can be displayed.

■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 available

in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these

days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can

also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport,

rock, etc.).

The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information:

PS (Program Service)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS

information, the station’s name will be displayed. Pressing

DISPLAY will display the frequency for 3 seconds.

RT (Radio Text)

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text

information, the text will be shown on the display as

described in the next section.

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type

(➔page 30).

TP (Traffic Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that

broadcast traffic information (➔page 30).

Note

• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver

may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also,

unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported

characters are received. This is not a malfunction.

• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be

displayed intermittently or not at all.

1On the remote controller, press TUNER repeatedly

to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

2Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter

the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry

after 8 seconds.

1Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to

store as a preset.

See the previous section.

2Press MEMORY.

The preset number flashes.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

3While the preset number is flashing (about 8

seconds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from

1 through 40.

4Press MEMORY again to store the station or

channel.

The station or channel is stored and the preset number

stops flashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM

radio stations.

1To select a preset, use PRESET e/r on the AV

receiver, or the remote controller’s CH +/–.

Tip

• You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to

select a preset directly.

1Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section.

2While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING

MODE.

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from

the display.

RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are

available.

■Displaying Radio Text (RT)

■Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

You can search for radio stations by type.

■Listening to Traffic News (TP)

You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.

RDS program types (PTY)

1Press RT/PTY/TP once.

The RT information scrolls across the display.

Note

• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver

waits for the RT information.

• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no

RT information is available.

1Press RT/PTY/TP twice.

The current program type appears on the display.

2Use PRESET e/r to select the type of program

you want.

See the table shown later in this chapter.

3To start the search, press ENTER.

The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the

type you specified, at which point it stops briefly

before continuing with the search.

4When a station you want to listen to is found, press

ENTER.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found”

appears.

1Press RT/PTY/TP three times.

If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic

Program), “[TP]” will appear on the display, and

traffic news will be heard as and when it’s broadcast.

If “TP” without square brackets appears, this means

that the station is not broadcasting TP.

2To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press

ENTER.

The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that’s

broadcasting TP.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found”

appears.

Type Display

None None

News reports News

Current affairs Affairs

Information Info

Sport Sport

Education Educate

Drama Drama

Culture Culture

Science and technology Science

Varied Varied

Pop music Pop M

Rock music Rock M

Middle of the road music Easy M

Light classics Light M

Serious classics Classics

Other music Other M

Weather Weather

Finance Finance

Children’s programmes Children

Social affairs Social

Religion Religion

Phone in Phone In

Travel Travel

Leisure Leisure

Jazz music Jazz

Country music Country

National music Nation M

Oldies music Oldies

Folk music Folk M

Documentary Document

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Using Basic Functions

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.

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. Audyssey MultEQ XT can be used with

Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and

Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (➔page 53).

Before using this function, connect and position all of

your speakers.

Audyssey MultEQ XT offers two ways of measuring: the

“Audyssey Quick Start” and “Audyssey MultEQ XT

Full Calibration”.

•“Audyssey Quick Start” uses the measurement from

one position to perform the speaker setting only.

•“Audyssey MultEQ XT Full Calibration” uses the

measurement from eight positions to correct room

response in addition to the speaker setting.

The more positions are used in measuring, the better the

listening environment will become. We recommend using

a measurement from eight positions to create the best

listening environment.

The Quick Start takes 2 minutes and Full Calibration takes

about 20 minutes.

Total measurement time varies depending on the number

of speakers.

Measurement procedure

To create a listening environment in your home theater

that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ XT takes

measurements at up to eight positions within the listening

area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated

listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the

ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your

hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate

results.

■First measurement position

Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this

refers to the most central position where one would

normally sit within the listening environment.

Audyssey MultEQ XT uses the measurements from this

position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity,

and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.

■Second−eighth 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.

Note

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio

Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room

measurements. Close windows, televisions, radios, air

conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers,

or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use)

or place it away from all audio electronics.

• The microphone picks up test tones played through each speaker

as Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup

run.

• Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup

cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

Using the Automatic Speaker Setup

1Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.

On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver

is connected.

2Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main

Listening Position a, and connect it to the SETUP

MIC jack.

The speaker setting menu appears.

Note

• The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected

to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other

video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when

changing settings.

fed

: Listening area a to h: Listening position

Speaker setup microphone

SETUP MIC jack

Note

• You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by

disconnecting the setup microphone.

• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically

when Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup starts.

• Changes to the room after Audyssey MultEQ XT Room

Correction and Speaker Setup requires you run

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup

again, as room EQ characteristics may have changed.

3When you’ve finished making the settings, press

ENTER.

Perform the “Speaker Setup” according to your

speaker configuration:

–Speakers Type(Front) (➔page 47)

–Powered Zone 2 (➔page 47)

–Subwoofer (➔page 48)

If you use a powered subwoofer(s), go to step 4. If

not, go to step 5.

When an optional unit is connected to the

UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver, the

optional unit setting may appear on the speaker

setting menu.

4Adjust the subwoofer volume level to 75 dB, and

then press ENTER.

Test tones are played through the subwoofer. Use the

volume control on the subwoofer.

Note

• If your subwoofer does not have a volume control,

disregard the displayed level and press ENTER to proceed

to the next step.

• If you set the subwoofer’s volume control to its maximum

and the level displayed is lower than 75 dB, leave the

subwoofer’s volume control at its maximum and press

ENTER to proceed to the next step.

5Use q/w to select “Audyssey Quick Start” or

“Audyssey MultEQ XT Full Calibration”.

6Press ENTER.

Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup starts.

Test tones are played through each speaker as

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes. Please

refrain from talking during measurements and do

not stand between speakers and the microphone.

Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone

during Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup.

If you select “Audyssey Quick Start”, you will go to

step 9.

7Place the setup microphone at the next position,

and then press ENTER.

Audyssey MultEQ XT performs more measurements.

This takes a few minutes.

8When prompted, repeat step 7.

MultEQ XT: Auto Setup

AUDYSSEY

Speakers Type(Front) Normal

Powered Zone 2 No

Subwoofer Yes

9Use q/w to select an option, and then press

ENTER.

The options are:

`Save:

Save the calculated settings and exit

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup.

`Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction

and Speaker Setup.

Tip

• You can view the calculated settings for the speaker

configuration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by

using e/r.

Use q/w to select a target, and use e/r to change

the setting.

After the results of Audyssey MultEQ XT have been

saved, the menu will display the “Audyssey”

(➔page 53), “Dynamic EQ” (➔page 53),

“Dynamic Volume” (➔page 53) settings.

Note

• When “Audyssey Quick Start” has been used for

measurement, “Audyssey” cannot be selected.

• These settings are applied to all input selectors.

Press ENTER.

Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

Subwoofer : Yes

Front : 100Hz

Center : 40Hz

Surround : 100Hz

Front Wide : None

Front High : None

Surround Back : 120Hz

Surround Back Ch : 2ch

Save

Cancel

MultEQ XT: Auto Setup

AUDYSSEY

-- Review Speaker Configuration --

Error Messages

While Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages

below may appear.

The options are:

`Retry:

Try again.

`Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup.

• Ambient noise is too high.

The background noise is too loud. Remove the source of

the noise and try again.

• Speaker Matching Error!

The number of speakers detected was different from

that of the first measurement. Check the speaker

connection.

• Writing Error!

This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again.

If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact

your Onkyo dealer.

• Speaker Detect Error

This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No”

means that no speaker was detected.

Tip

• See “Speaker Configuration” for appropriate settings

(➔page 13).

Changing the Speaker Setup Manually

You can manually make changes to the settings found

during Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup.

See also:

• “Speaker Configuration” (➔page 48)

• “Speaker Distance” (➔page 49)

• “Level Calibration” (➔page 49)

• “Equalizer Settings” (➔page 50)

Note

• Please note that THX recommends any THX main speakers be

set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your speakers using

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup,

please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to

“80Hz(THX)” crossover (➔page 48).

• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and

the interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the

level and the distance of the subwoofer manually.

• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may notice

irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the

main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them

manually.

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 Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup.

If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review Speaker

Configuration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s

volume to the half-way point, set it to its highest crossover

frequency, and then try running Audyssey MultEQ XT

Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if

the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection

issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If

the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or

Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction manual for

details.

Retry

Cancel

Ambient noise is too high.

MultEQ XT: Auto Setup

AUDYSSEY

Error message

Selecting Listening Modes

See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔page 35).

■Listening Mode Buttons

MOVIE/TV button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use

with movies and TV.

MUSIC button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use

with music.

GAME button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use

with video games.

THX button

This button selects the THX listening modes.

PURE AUDIO button and indicator

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.

When this mode is selected, the AV receiver’s display

and video circuitry are turned off. Only video signals

input through HDMI input can be output from an HDMI

output(s). The indicator lights when this mode is

selected. Pressing this button again will select the

previous listening mode.

Using the Listening Modes

GAME

THX

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

Press RECEIVER first.

PURE AUDIO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME, THX

• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV

receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).

• The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source

Information” (➔page 41).

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, and Stereo.

About Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high

fidelity and stunning surround sound.

■Explanatory Notes

Input Source

The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.

Speaker Layout

The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Speaker Configuration” for the speaker setup

(➔page 48).

SP LAYOUT

abFront speakers

cCenter speaker

deSurround speakers

fSubwoofer(s)

ghSurround back speakers

ijFront high speakers

klFront wide speakers

Listening

mode buttons

AThis is mono (monophonic) sound.

SThis is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.

DThis is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer

channel (called the point-one channel).

FThis is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel sound with two additional

speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.

GThis is DTS-ES surround sound. This surround system can produce a discrete or a matrix-encoded sixth channel from

existing DTS 5.1 encoded material.

HThis is Dolby Digital EX surround sound. This provides a center back surround channel from 5.1-channel sources.

ZXC

BB V

Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT repeatedly to select the speakers you want to use: front high, front

wide, or surround back.

■Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

■Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

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.

CN*1

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 acoustic image, like being at a club or rock

concert.

TV Logic This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio,

surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

Game-RPG In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to

Orchestra mode.

Game-Action In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.

Game-Rock In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.

Game-Sports In this mode, reverberation is increased and sound localization decreased

slightly.

All Ch Stereo Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with

stereo sound from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.

XCN*1

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 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.

ZXC

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

Pure Audio*2 In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing

possible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction.

A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. (As the video circuitry is

turned off, only video signals input through HDMI input can be output from

an HDMI output(s).)

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N*3

Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound

processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker

distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu

is disabled. A/V Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See

“Advanced Setup” for more details (➔page 44).

Stereo Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. ZXC

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 PCM multichannel sources. D

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TV og icL

Gam –RPGe

Gam –Ac t i one

Gam –Ro c ke

Gam –Spor tse

Al l Ch Stereo

Fu l Monol

T–D

PureAAudio

Di rect

Stereo

Mono

Mu l t ich

Dolby Pro Logic IIx*4

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel

playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience

that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games

can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.

If you’re not using any surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be

used instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

• Dolby PLIIx Movie

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g.,

TV, DVD, VHS).

• Dolby PLIIx Music

Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) music source

(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).

• Dolby PLIIx Game

Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro

Logic II logo.

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• Dolby PLIIx Movie

• Dolby PLIIx Music

These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes to expand 5.1-channel

sources for 7.1-channel playback.

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Height

Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effectively use existing

program material when height channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby

Pro Logic IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from movies

and music, but are particularly well-suited to upmix game content.

Dolby EX These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.

They’re especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include a matrix-

encoded surround back channel. The additional channel adds an extra

dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect

for rotating and fly-by sound effects.

Dolby Digital In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound

processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover

frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via

Home menu are enabled. See “Advanced Setup” for more details

(➔page 44).

DXCN

Dolby Digital Plus*5 DXCN

FXCN

Dolby TrueHD DXCN

FXCN

DTS DXCN

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DXCN

FXCN

DTS-HD Master

Audio

DXCN

FXCN

DTS Express DXCN

DSD*6

DTS 96/24 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.

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DTS-ES Discrete*7 This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a

discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven

totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-

degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround

channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with

a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.

DTS-ES Matrix*7 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.

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

PL Mov i e

PL Mus i c

PL Game

PL x Mov i e

PL x Music

PL x Game

PL z He i gh t

Dolby EX

Dolby D EX

Dolby D

Dolby D +

Dolby TrueHD

DTS

DTS–HD HR

DTS–HD MSTR

DTS Ex p r e s s

DSD

DTS 96 / 2 4

ES iscreteD

ES a t r i xM

DTS Neo:6 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, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience

that fully envelops the listener.

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema

Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).

• DTS Neo:6 Music

Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV,

VHS, DVD).

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•DTSNeo:6

This mode uses DTS Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-

channel playback.

Audyssey DSX*8 • Audyssey DSX

Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve

surround impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Audyssey DSX first adds

Wide channels for the biggest impact on envelopment. Research in human

hearing has proven that information from the Wide channels is much more

critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage than Back Surround

channels found in traditional 7.1 systems. Audyssey DSX then creates a pair

of Height channels to reproduce the next most important acoustical and

perceptual cues. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels,

Audyssey DSX applies Surround Envelopment Processing to enhance the

blend between the front and surround channels.

• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie + Audyssey DSX

• Dolby Pro Logic II Music + Audyssey DSX

• Dolby Pro Logic II Game + Audyssey DSX

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II and Audyssey DSX modes can be

used.

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THX Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent standards that ensure

movies are reproduced in movie theaters 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 Timbre Matching

is active.

• THX Games

THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate playback of game audio,

which is often mixed similarly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX

Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with Timbre Matching

active.

• Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Movie + THX Cinema

• Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music + THX Music

• Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Game + THX Games

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*4 and THX

Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used.

The PLII or PLIIx indicator lights on the display.

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• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie + THX Cinema

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music + THX Music

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIx and THX Cinema/Music modes

can be used.

The PLIIx indicator lights on the display.

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

Neo 6:Neo 6 C i nema:

Neo 6 Music:

Neo 6:

Aud s sey DSXy

PL Mov i e DSX

PL Mus i c DSX

PL Game DSX

THX C i n ema

THX Mu s i c

THX Game s

Note

*1 Depending on the “Speaker Configuration” setting (➔page 48), the output can be switched between the front high, front wide or

surround back speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT.

*2 Pure Audio cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active.

Besides, if you activate Zone 2 while Pure Audio is selected, the listening mode will automatically switch to Direct.

*3 Based on the audio channel signal contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.

*4 If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.

*5 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system.

*6 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better

sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM.

*7 If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.

*8 • This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:

– Center speaker is connected.

– Either of front high or front wide speakers is connected.

• Depending on the “Speaker Configuration” setting (➔page 48), the output can be switched between the front high or front

wide speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT.

• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Cinema

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Music

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height + THX Games

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height and THX

Cinema/Music/Games modes can be used.

The PLIIz indicator lights on the display.

• DTS Neo:6 Cinema + THX Cinema

• DTS Neo:6 Music + THX Music

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• DTS Neo:6 + THX Cinema

• DTS Neo:6 + THX Music

• DTS Neo:6 + THX Games

The combination of DTS Neo:6 and THX Cinema/Music/Games modes can

be used. The Neo:6 indicator lights on the display.

• THX Select2 Cinema

This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1- channel playback. It does

this by analyzing the composition of the surround source, optimizing the

ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel

output.

•THX Select2 Music

This mode is designed for use with music. It expands 5.1-channel sources

for 7.1-channel playback.

•THX Select2 Games

This mode is designed for use with video games. It can expand 5.1-channel

sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.

• THX Surround EX

This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1- channel playback. It’s

especially suited to Dolby Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also

known as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint development between

Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.

• Dolby Pro Logic II Game + THX Select2 Games

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II Game and THX Select2 Games

modes can be used. The PLII indicator lights on the display.

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

THX S2 C i nema

THX S2 Music

T H X S 2 G a m e s

THX Su r r EX

The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently

used menus without having to go through the long

standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings

and view the current information.

Note

*1 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port

Option Dock will be displayed.

*2 Only when you have selected “Custom” in the “Picture

Mode” (➔page 55), pressing ENTER allows you to adjust

the following items via the Home menu: “Brightness”,

“Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”. Press RETURN to

return to the “Picture Mode” setting.

*3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all

channels shown here output the sound.

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn

off automatically after a specified period.

You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s

display.

Using the Home Menu

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is

connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is

connected to other video outputs, use the AV

receiver’s display when changing settings.

1Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.

The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV

screen.

Tip

• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s HOME.

2Use q/w and ENTER to make the desired selection.

■Input*1

`You can select the input source while viewing the

information as follows: the name of input

selectors, input assignments, radio information,

and ARC function setting.

Press ENTER to display the current input

source, followed by q/w to select the desired

input source. Pressing ENTER again switches

to the selected input source.

■Audio

`You can change the following settings: “Bass”,

“Treble”, “Subwoofer Level”, “Center Level”,

“Dolby Volume”, “Audyssey”, “Dynamic EQ”,

“Dynamic Volume”, “Late Night”, “Music

Optimizer”, “Re-EQ” and “Re-EQ(THX)”.

See also:

• “Audyssey” (➔page 53)

• “Using the Audio Settings” (➔page 63)

■Video

`You can change the following settings: “Wide

Mode” and “Picture Mode*2”.

See also:

• “Picture Adjust” (➔page 55)

■Info*3

`You can view the information of the following

items: “Audio”, “Video” and “Tuner”.

■Listening Mode

`You can select the listening modes that are

grouped in the following categories:

MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME and THX.

Use q/w to select the category and e/r to

select the listening mode. Press ENTER to

switch to the selected listening mode.

Using the Sleep Timer

1Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly

to select the required sleep time.

The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10

minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the

sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time

appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the

previous display reappears.

Tip

• If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

• To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps,

press SLEEP. Note that if you press again on SLEEP as

the time being displayed is equal or inferior to 10 minutes,

the sleep timer will go off.

Setting the Display Brightness

1Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER

repeatedly to select:

• Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator lights.

• Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

• Dim + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

• Dimmer + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off.

Tip

•(North American and Taiwan models) Alternatively,

you can use the AV receiver’s DIMMER.

You can display various information about the current

input source as follows. (Components connected to the

UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.)

The following information can typically be displayed.

*1 If the input signal is analog, “Analog” is displayed. If the

input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If

the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is

displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds,

then the previously displayed information reappears.

When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you

must configure the input display so that u can work

properly.

This setting can be done only from the front panel.

The Whole House Mode is useful when you want to add

extra background music to your home party; this allows

you to enjoy the same stereo music as the main room in

separate rooms (Multi Zone: Powered Zone 2).

The Whole House Mode selects the same input source for

Multi Zone as the main room’s.

See also:

• “Speaker Setup” (➔page 47)

• “Multi Zone” (➔page 66)

Displaying Source Information

1Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY

repeatedly to cycle through the available

information.

Tip

• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DISPLAY.

Changing the Input Display

1Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR.

“TV/CD”, “GAME” or “VCR/DVR” appears on the

display.

2Press and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR

(about 3 seconds) to change the input display.

Repeat this step to select the desired input display.

Note

•DOCK can be selected for the TV/CD, GAME or

VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the

remote controller for the first time (➔page 73).

Input source

Input signal

resolution

Output

resolution

Signal format*1

Listening mode

Sampling

frequency

TV/CD → DOCK

→

TAPE

■TV/CD:

GAME ↔ DOCK

■GAME:

VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK

■VCR/DVR:

Using the Whole House Mode

1Press WHOLE HOUSE MODE on the front panel.

To cancel the Whole House Mode, change the input

source for the main room or select a listening mode

(➔page 34).

Note

• The Whole House Mode only supports analog audio.

• To use the Whole House Mode, Powered Zone 2 must be

set to enabled (➔page 47).

• Cancelling the Whole House Mode will switch Multi Zone

off.

• The sound from Powered Zone 2 may interrupt when

turning the Whole House Mode on or off.

• If you change the setting of Multi Zone while using the

Whole House Mode, this setting prevails over the Whole

House Mode’s.

• To adjust the volume of Multi Zone, switch the AV

receiver to Multi Zone control. See “Adjusting the Volume

for Zones” (➔page 68) for the volume adjustment of

Multi Zone.

• The Whole House Mode cannot be used while the “Audio

TV Out” setting is on.

You can set which speakers you want to use by priority.

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

Selecting Speaker Layout

1Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT

repeatedly to select:

`Speaker Layout:FH:

The sound from front high speakers is output by

priority.

`Speaker Layout:FW:

The sound from front wide speakers is output

by priority.

`Speaker Layout:SB:

The sound from surround back speakers is

output by priority.

Note

•If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”

(➔page 47), or the “Powered Zone 2” is set to “Yes”

(➔page 47), this setting cannot be selected.

• Playback conditions may be limited depending on the set-

tings in “Speaker Settings” (➔page 47) and

“Speaker Configuration” (➔page 48).

• When a listening mode which doesn’t support front high,

front wide or surround back speakers is used, this setting

cannot be selected.

Muting the AV Receiver

1Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator

flashes on the display.

Tip

• To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume.

• Muting is automatically cancelled when the AV receiver is

set to standby.

Using Headphones

1Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a

standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the

PHONES jack.

Note

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your

headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES

jack, the speakers are turned off. (The Powered Zone 2

speakers are not turned off.)

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode

is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono,

Direct, or Pure Audio.

• If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this

device, no sound will be output from the headphones jack.

By using ACTIVITIES in Easy macro mode, you can

sequentially operate Onkyo components via simple

commands from a single-button press. These commands

are user-definable. See “Using Normal Macros”

(➔page 78).

■MY MOVIE

First, the TV, the Onkyo DVD player, and the AV receiver

are turned on. The input selector is set to “BD/DVD”.

Finally the player starts playback.*1

*1 Depending on the start-up time of your Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player, the AV receiver may not activate this playback

command. In this case, press 1 on the remote controller.

■MY TV

First, the TV, the cable set-top box, and the AV receiver

are turned on. Then the input selector is set to

“CBL/SAT”.

■MY MUSIC

The Onkyo CD player and the AV receiver are turned on.

The input selector is set to “TV/CD”. Finally, the player

starts playback.

Note

• While the Easy Macro command is being processed, you cannot

use other ACTIVITIES. If you want to operate other

components, first press ALL OFF and use the desired

ACTIVITIES.

Turning Off the Components

This button turns off all components activated by the Easy

Macro mode.

First, the related components stop and turn off. Second,

the AV receiver turns off. Finally, the TV turns off (or

enters standby mode).*1*2

*1 This step doesn’t apply to MY MUSIC, with the default

settings.

*2 With some televisions, the power may not be turned off (or

enter standby mode).

Changing the Source Components

You can change the source components activated by the

Easy Macro mode.

Examples:

If you wished to use MY MUSIC to start the Onkyo

cassette recorder, you would press and hold down

MY MUSIC (about 3 seconds) while holding down

TV/CD until it flashes twice.

Restoring Default

You can restore ACTIVITIES to the default settings.

This section explains how to record the selected input

source to a component with recording capability.

AV Recording

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette

tape deck, CDR, MD recorder). Video sources can be

recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder).

Using Easy Macros

1Press ACTIVITIES (MY MOVIE, MY TV, or

MY MUSIC) to start the Easy macro command.

The default sequences of actions are described below.

To change the related source component, see

“Changing the Source Components” shown later in

this chapter.

1Press ALL OFF.

1While holding down REMOTE MODE for the

playback component you wish to assign, press and

hold down the ACTIVITIES to be changed

(MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC) (about 3

seconds).

ACTIVITIES flashes twice, indicating that the

change is complete.

1While holding down HOME, press and hold down

ALL OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds).

2Release HOME and ALL OFF, and press ALL OFF

again.

ALL OFF flashes twice.

Recording

1Use the input selector buttons to select the source

that you want to record.

You can watch the source while recording. The AV

receiver’s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect

on recording.

2On your recorder, start recording.

3On the source component, start playback.

If you select another input source during recording,

that input source will be recorded.

Advanced Operations

Advanced Setup

The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV

and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s

various settings. Settings are organized into 9 categories

on the main menu.

Carry out the settings by using the on-screen display.

Note

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by

using SETUP, the arrow buttons, and ENTER.

• During Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup, messages, etc., that are displayed on the TV screen will

appear in the Display.

Explanatory Notes

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is

connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is

connected to other video outputs, use the AV

receiver’s display when changing settings.

This section describes the procedure for using the

remote controller unless otherwise specified.

On-screen Setup Menus

aInput/Output Assign

(➔page 45)

fMiscellaneous

(➔page 59)

bSpeaker Setup

(➔page 47)

gHardware Setup

(➔page 59)

cAudio Adjust

(➔page 51)

hRemote Controller

Setup (➔page 73)

dSource Setup

(➔page 53)

iLock Setup

(➔page 63)

eListening Mode Preset

(➔page 58)

1. Input/Output Assign

2. Speaker Setup

3. Audio Adjust

4. Source Setup

5. Listening Mode Preset

6. Miscellaneous

7. Hardware Setup

8. Remote Controller Setup

9. Lock Setup

1. Monitor Out

2. HDMI Input

3. Component Video Input

4. Digital Audio Input

5. Analog Audio Input

1. Input/Output Assign

1. Volume Setup

2. OSD Setup

6. Miscellaneous

1. Speaker Settings

2. Speaker Configuration

3. Speaker Distance

4. Level Calibration

5. Equalizer Settings

6. THX Audio Setup

2. Speaker Setup

1. Remote ID

2. Multi Zone

3. Tuner

4. HDMI

5. Auto Standby

6. Network

7. Firmware Update

7. Hardware Setup

1. Multiplex/Mono

2. Dolby

3. DTS

4. Audyssey DSX

5. Theater-Dimensional

6. LFE Level

3. Audio Adjust

1. Remote Mode Setup

2. Activities Setup

8. Remote Controller Setup

1. Audyssey

2. IntelliVolume

3. A/V Sync

4. Name Edit

5. Picture Adjust

6. Audio Selector

4. Source Setup

Setup

9. Lock Setup

1. BD/DVD

2. VCR/DVR

3. CBL/SAT

4. GAME

5. PC

6. AUX

5. Listening Mode Preset

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

1Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.

Tip

• If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate

external input is selected on your TV.

2Use q/w to select a menu, and then press ENTER.

3Use q/w to select a target, and then press ENTER.

4Use q/w to select an option, and use e/r to change

the setting.

Press SETUP to close the menu.

Press RETURN to return to the previous menu.

RETURN

SETUP

RECEIVER

ENTER

q/w/e/r

a Menu selection

b Setting target

c Setting options (default setting underlined)

Main Menu

Speaker Configuration

■Subwoofer

`Yes

`No

Main Menu Input/Output Assign

Monitor Out

If you connect your TV to HDMI output, “Monitor Out”

setting is automatically set and composite video, S-Video,

and component video sources are upconverted* and

output.

Note

• See “Video Connection Formats” (➔page 88) for charts

showing how the “Monitor Out” and “Resolution” settings

affect the video signal flow through the AV receiver.

■Monitor Out

`HDMI Main:

Select this if your TV is connected to HDMI OUT

MAIN.

`HDMI Sub:

Select this if your TV is connected to HDMI OUT

SUB.

`Both:

Select this if your TVs are connected to HDMI OUT

MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are

output from both HDMI outputs at the resolution

supported by both TVs.

`Both(Main):

Select this if your TVs are connected to HDMI OUT

MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are

output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT

MAIN will become a priority; depending on the

resolution, video signals may not be output from

HDMI OUT SUB.

`Both(Sub):

Select this if your TVs are connected to HDMI OUT

MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are

output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT

SUB will become a priority; depending on the

resolution, video signals may not be output from

HDMI OUT MAIN.

Note

• When using the DeepColor function, if the “Monitor Out”

setting is set to “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)”, the number of

bits may be limited due to the capability of your TV connected

to a priority output.

Changing the “Monitor Out” setting manually

■Resolution

`Through:

Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at

the same resolution and with no conversion.

`Auto:

Select this to have the AV receiver automatically

convert video at resolutions supported by your TV.

`480p (480p/576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p:

Select the desired output resolution.

`1080p/24:

Select this for 1080p output at 24 frames per second.

`4K Upscaling:

Select this for an output resolution four times that of

1080p, resulting in 3840 × 2160 pixels.

`Source:

Output will be according to the resolution level

which was set in the “Picture Adjust” setting

(➔page 55).

You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI

Output(s) and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture

resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported

by your TV.

Note

• Depending on the incoming video signal, the video playback

may not be smooth or the vertical resolution may be lowered. In

this case select anything other than “1080p/24”.

• If the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Both”, this setting is fixed

to “Auto”.

• When “Monitor Out” is set to either “HDMI Sub” or

“Both(Sub)”, “1080/24p” and “4K Upscaling” cannot be

selected.

Input/Output Assign

OUT

Composite video, S-Video,

component video HDMI

HDMI

Composite video, S-Video,

component video

1Press MONITOR OUT on the front panel.

The current setting is displayed.

2Press MONITOR OUT on the AV receiver

repeatedly to select:

`HDMI Main, HDMI Sub, Both, Both(Main)

or Both(Sub)

HDMI Input

If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you

must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if

you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI

IN 2, you must assign “HDMI2” to the “BD/DVD” input

selector.

If you’ve connected your TV to the AV receiver with an

HDMI cable, composite video, S-video and component

video sources can be upconverted* and output by the

HDMI output. You can set this for each input selector by

selecting the “-----” option. See “Video Connection

Formats” for more information on video signal flow and

upconversion (➔page 88).

Here are the default assignments.

■BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

TV/CD, PHONO, PORT

`HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5,

HDMI6, HDMI7:

Select a corresponding HDMI input to which the

video component has been connected.

`-----:

Output composite video, S-Video, and component

video sources from the HDMI output. The video

output signal from the HDMI output is the one

configured in “Component Video Input”.

*1 If you connect your personal computer to PC IN (Analog

RGB), you must assign “-----” to the “PC” input selector.

Each HDMI input cannot be assigned to two input

selectors or more. When HDMI1 - HDMI7 have already

been assigned, you must first set any unused input

selectors to “-----” or you will be unable to assign

HDMI1 - HDMI7 to other input selectors.

Note

• If no video component is connected to HDMI output (even if the

HDMI input is assigned), the AV receiver selects the video

source based on the setting of “Component Video Input”.

•When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained

here, the same HDMI IN will be set as a priority in the “Digital

Audio Input” (➔page 47). In this case, if you want to use the

coaxial or optical audio input, make the appropriate selection in

the “Audio Selector” setting (➔page 57).

•The “TUNER” selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the

“-----” option.

•“AUX” is used only for input from the front panel.

• Do not assign an HDMI IN to the TV/CD selector while “HDMI

Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60), otherwise

appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will

not be guaranteed.

• If you assign “-----” to an input selector that is currently

selected in “HDMI Through” (➔page 60), the “HDMI

Through” setting will be automatically switched to “Off”.

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock with docked

iPod/iPhone) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot

assign any input to the “PORT” selector.

Component Video Input

If you connect a video component to a component video

input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For

example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2” to

the “BD/DVD” input selector.

Here are the default assignments.

■BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX,

TV/CD, PHONO, PORT

`IN1, IN2:

Select a corresponding component video input to

which the video component has been connected.

`-----:

Output composite video and S-Video sources from

the HDMI output.

Note

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock with docked

iPod/iPhone) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot

assign any input to the “PORT” selector.

•The “TUNER” selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the

“-----” option.

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD HDMI1

VCR/DVR HDMI2

CBL/SAT HDMI3

GAME HDMI4

PC HDMI5*1

AUX FRONT (Fixed)

TV/CD -----

PHONO -----

PORT -----

OUT

Composite video, S-Video,

component video HDMI

HDMI

Composite video, S-Video,

component video

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD IN1

VCR/DVR - ----

CBL/SAT IN2

GAME -----

PC -----

AUX -----

TV/CD -----

PHONO -----

PORT -----

Digital Audio Input

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 the OPTICAL IN 1, you

must assign “OPTICAL1” to the “TV/CD” input

selector.

Here are the default assignments.

■BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

TV/CD, PHONO, PORT

`COAXIAL1, COAXIAL2, COAXIAL3,

OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2:

Select a corresponding digital audio input to which

the component has been connected.

`-----:

Select if the component is connected to an analog

audio input.

Note

•When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI

Input” (➔page 46), the same HDMI IN will be set as a priority

in this assignment. In this case, if you want to use the coaxial or

optical audio input, make the selection in the “Audio Selector”

(➔page 57).

• Available sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo/mono) from a

digital input (optical and coaxial) are

32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock with docked

iPod/iPhone) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot

assign any input to the “PORT” selector.

•“AUX” is used only for input from the front panel.

•The “TUNER” selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the

“-----” option.

Analog Audio Input

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 receiver’s

subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player.

■Subwoofer Input Sensitivity

`0dB to 15dB in 5 dB steps.

Note

• This setting only affects signals connected to the AV receiver’s

multichannel input subwoofer jack.

• If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or

15 dB setting.

Main menu Speaker Setup

Here you can check the settings made by

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function, or set them manually, which is useful if

you change one of the connected speakers after using

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function.

Note

• These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

– a pair of headphones is connected.

–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60) and

you’re listening through your TV speakers.

Speaker Settings

If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less

than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms.

If you bi-amp the front speakers, you must change the

“Speakers Type(Front)” setting. For hookup

information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speakers”

(➔page 14).

Note

• When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to

5.1 speakers in the main room.

• Before you change these settings, turn down the volume.

■Speaker Impedance

`4ohms:

Select if the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or

more but less than 6.

`6ohms:

Select if the impedances of all speakers are between

6 and 16 ohms.

■Speakers Type(Front)

`Normal:

Select this if you’ve connected your front speakers

normally.

`Bi-Amp:

Select this if you’ve bi-amped your front speakers.

■Powered Zone 2

`No

`Yes:

Zone 2 speakers can be used. (Powered Zone 2

enabled.)

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD COAXIAL1

VCR/DVR COAXIAL2

CBL/SAT COAXIAL3

GAME OPTICAL1

PC -----

AUX FRONT (Fixed)

TV/CD OPTICAL2

PHONO -----

PORT -----

Speaker Setup

Some of the settings in this section are set automatically

by Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup function (➔page 31).

If you change these settings, you must run

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and

Speaker Setup again (➔page 31).

Note

•If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”,

Powered Zone 2 cannot be used.

• When the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Yes”, the

surround back, front wide and front high speakers cannot be

used.

Speaker Configuration

With these settings, you can specify which speakers are

connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker.

Specify “Full Band” for speakers that can output low

frequency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers

with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify a

crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover

frequency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the

speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine the

optimum crossover frequencies. If you set up your

speakers using Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction

and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any

THX speakers are set to “80Hz(THX)” crossover.

Note

• These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

– a pair of headphones is connected.

–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60) and

you’re listening through your TV speakers.

■Subwoofer

`Yes

`No

■Front

`Full Band

`40Hz to 80Hz(THX) to 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz,

200Hz

Note

•If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, the “Front” setting is

fixed to “Full Band”.

■Center*1, Surround*1, Surround Back*2*3*4

`Full Band

`40Hz to 80Hz(THX) to 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz,

200Hz

`None

■Front Wide*1*2*4, Front High*1*2*4

`Full Band

`40Hz to 80Hz(THX) to 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz,

200Hz

`None

Note

*1 “Full Band” can be selected only when “Full Band” is

selected in the “Front” setting.

*2 If the “Surround” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot

be selected.

*3 If the “Surround” setting is set to anything other than “Full

Band”, “Full Band” cannot be selected here.

*4 If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”, or

the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Yes”, this setting

cannot be selected.

■Surround Back Ch

`1ch:

Select if only one surround back speaker L is

connected.

`2ch:

Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers

are connected.

Note

•If the “Surround Back” Setting is set to “None”, this setting

cannot be selected.

■LPF of LFE

(Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel)

`80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz

`Bypass:

Low-Pass Filter is not applied.

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.

Note

• If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz”.

■Double Bass

`On

`Off(THX)

Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding bass

sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the

subwoofer.

Note

• This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to

“Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Full Band”.

• If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “Off(THX)”.

■Subwoofer Phase

`0º

`180º:

Moves the subwoofer phase.

Note

•If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be

selected.

This setting is set automatically by

Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function (➔page 31).

This setting is NOT set automatically by

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function (➔page 31).

■Wireless Subwoofer

`Yes:

The audio is output from the speakers connected to

the wireless unit.

`No:

The audio is not output from the speakers connected

to the wireless unit.

When the wireless unit is connected to the UNIVERSAL

PORT jack on the AV receiver, you can select if you wish

to output the audio from the speakers connected to the

wireless unit.

Note

•If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be

selected (➔page 48).

Speaker Distance

Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the

listening position so that the sound from each speaker

arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer

intended.

■Unit

`feet:

Distances can be set in feet. Range: 0.5ft to 30.0ft in

0.5 foot steps.

`meters:

Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.15m to

9.00m in 0.15 meter steps.

(The default setting varies from country to country.)

■Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center,

Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right,

Surround Right, Surround Back Right,

Surround Back Left, Surround Left, Subwoofer

`Specify the distance from each speaker to your

listening position.

Note

• These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

– a pair of headphones is connected.

–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60) and

you’re listening through your TV speakers.

• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the

“Speaker Configuration” cannot be selected (➔page 48).

Level Calibration

Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the

built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the

same at the listening position.

■Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center*1,

Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right,

Surround Right, Surround Back Right,

Surround Back Left, Surround Left

`–12.0dB to 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

■Subwoofer*1

`–15.0dB to 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

Note

• These settings cannot be calibrated in either of the following

cases:

– a pair of headphones is connected.

–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60) and

you’re listening through your TV speakers.

– the AV receiver is muted.

• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the

“Speaker Configuration” cannot be selected (➔page 48).

• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is

0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you normally listen at

volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will

be much louder.

*1 For the center speaker and subwoofer, the level settings made

by using the Home menu are saved in this menu

(➔page 40).

Tip

• If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of

each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position,

measured with C-weighting and slow reading.

When an optional unit is connected to the

UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver, the

speaker setting menu may appear on screen.

This setting is set automatically by

Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function (➔page 31).

This setting is set automatically by

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function (➔page 31).

Equalizer Settings

With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of

speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The volume

of each speaker can be set (➔page 49).

■Equalizer

`Manual:

You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker

manually. Continue with the following procedure:

`Off:

Tone off, response flat.

Note

• You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”, “400Hz”, “1000Hz”,

“2500Hz”, “6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer,

“25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.

• When the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the

equalizer settings have no effect.

•If “Audyssey” is enabled, it prevails over this setting

(➔page 53).

THX Audio Setup

■Surr Back Speaker Spacing

`<1ft (<0.3m)

`1ft-4ft (0.3m-1.2m)

`>4ft (>1.2m)

You can specify the distance between your surround back

speakers.

Note

• Cannot be set if:

–“Surround Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (➔page 48).

–“Speakers Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔page 47).

–“Surround Back” is set to “None” (➔page 48).

–“Powered Zone 2” is set to “Yes” (➔page 47) and Zone 2

turned on (➔page 67).

■THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer

`No

`Yes

If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set this setting

to “Yes”.

Note

•If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be

selected (➔page 48).

■BGC

`Off

`On

You can 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).

Note

• This setting is only available if “THX Ultra2/Select2

Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.

•If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be

selected (➔page 48).

■Loudness Plus

`Off

`On

When the “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to

enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at low

volume.

This is only available when the THX listening mode is

selected.

■Preserve THX Settings

`Yes

`No

If this setting is set to “Yes”, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic

Volume have no effect in THX listening mode.

Note

• This setting is fixed to “Yes” if “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”.

1Press w to select “Channel”, and then use

e/r to select a speaker.

2Use q/w to select a frequency, and then use

the e/r to adjust the level at that frequency.

The volume at each frequency can be adjusted

from –6dB to 0dB to +6dB in 1 dB steps.

Tip

• Low frequencies (e.g., 63 Hz) affect bass sounds;

high frequencies (e.g., 16000 Hz) affect treble

sounds.

3Use q to select “Channel”, and then use e/r

to select another speaker.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.

You cannot select speakers that you set to “No”

or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration”

(➔page 48).

THX Loudness Plus

THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control

technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX

Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loudness

Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the

rich details in a surround mix at any volume level. A

consequence of turning the volume below Reference

Level is that certain sound elements can be lost or

perceived differently by the listener. THX Loudness

Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that

occur when the volume is reduced by intelligently

adjusting ambient surround channel levels and

frequency response. This enables users experience the

true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume

setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied

when listening in any THX listening mode. The new

THX Cinema, THX Music, and THX Games modes are

tailored to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus settings

for each type of content.

Main menu Audio Adjust

With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can

adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.

Multiplex/Mono

■Multiplex

Input Channel

`Main

`Sub

`Main/Sub

This setting determines which channel of a stereo

multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels

or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV

broadcasts, and so on.

■Mono

Input Channel

`Left + Right

`Left

`Right

This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing

any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-

channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode.

Output Speaker

`Center:

Mono audio is output by the center speaker.

`Left / Right:

Mono audio is output by the front left and right

speakers.

This setting determines which speakers output mono

audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.

Note

•If the “Center” setting is set to “None” (➔page 48), this

setting cannot be selected.

Dolby

■PL IIx Music (2ch Input)

These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.

If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these

settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, not Dolby Pro Logic

IIx.

Panorama

`On

`Off

With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front

stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

listening mode.

Dimension

`–3 to 0 to +3

With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or

backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field

backward. Lower settings move it forward.

If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much

surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve

the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s

in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move it

backward.

Center Width

`0 to 3 to 7

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 from

only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center

speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the

front left and right speakers to create a phantom center).

This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,

allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel

sound.

■PL IIz Height Gain

`Low

`Mid

`High

The Height Gain Control in Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables

the listener to select how much gain is applied to the front

high speakers. There are three settings, “Low”, “Mid” and

“High”, and the front high speakers are accentuated in that

order. While “Mid” is the default listening setting, the

listener may adjust the Height Gain Control to their

personal preference.

Note

• If the “Front High” setting is set to “None” (➔page 48), this

setting cannot be selected.

■Dolby EX

`Auto:

If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the

Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is

used.

`Manual:

You can select any available listening mode.

This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals

are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround

back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD

only.

Note

• If the “Surround Back” setting is set to “None” (➔page 48),

this setting cannot be selected.

• If the “Front High” or “Front Wide” setting is enabled

(➔page 48), this setting is fixed to “Manual”.

Audio Adjust

■Dolby Volume

`Off

`On

Dolby Volume automatically adjusts the difference in

volume levels which can occur between different contents

or source components, freeing the user from having to

make volume adjustments. Also, by adjusting the

frequency balance according to the playback volume, it

recreates the original source audio. Dolby Volume

therefore provides comfortable listening, effectively

controlling the volume level difference without unnatural

changes in volume or sound quality to recreate the balance

and nuance of the source audio.

Note

• When the “Dolby Volume” setting is set to “On”,

“Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” will be set to “Off”.

• If you would like to use Dolby Volume in THX listening modes,

set the “Loudness Plus” and “Preserve THX Settings” settings

to “Off” and “No”, respectively.

• When “Dolby Volume” is set to “On”, the Late Night function

cannot be set.

■Volume Leveler

`Off

`Low:

Low Compression Mode activated.

`Mid:

Medium Compression Mode activated.

`High:

High Compression Mode activated. This setting

affects volume the most, causing all sounds to be of

equal loudness.

“Volume Leveler” maintains the perceived loudness of

all contents, coming from different channels or input

sources.

Note

•If the “Dolby Volume” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot

be selected.

■Half Mode

`Off

`On

The Half Mode parameter turns Dolby Volume Half Mode

processing on and off.

In off mode, Dolby Volume applies a bass and treble

attenuation to the audio when the system gain exceeds

reference level. This enables a more perceptually flat

listening experience as human ears are more sensitive to

bass and treble at higher levels. Some listeners however,

prefer to have more bass and treble performance at higher

gain levels.

Note

•If the “Dolby Volume” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot

be selected.

• During Half Mode on playback, Dolby Volume does not apply a

bass and treble attenuation when the system volume exceeds

reference level thereby boosting perception of high and low

frequencies.

DTS

■Neo:6 Music

Center Image

`0 to 2 to 5

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.

Changing the value from “0” to “5” will spread the sound

of the center channel to left and right (outwards).

Audyssey DSX™

■Soundstage

`–3dB to Reference to +3dB

With this setting, you can adjust the sound stage when

using Audyssey DSX.

Note

• This listening mode can be selected only when all the following

conditions are satisfied:

– The center speaker is connected.

– The front high and front wide speakers are connected.

Theater-Dimensional

■Listening Angle

`Wide:

Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees.

`Narrow:

Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.

With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-

Dimensional 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 equidistant from the listening position and at an angle

close to one of the two available settings.

LFE Level

■Dolby Digital*1, DTS*2, Multich PCM, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD*3

`–QdB, –20dB, –10dB, or 0dB

With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low

Frequency Effects) channel individually for each input

sources.

If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when

using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB or

–Q dB.

*1 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources

*2 DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources

*3 DSD (Super Audio CD) sources

20°/40°

Front left speaker Front right speaker

Items can be set individually for each input selector.

Main menu Source Setup

Audyssey

■Audyssey

`Off

`Movie:

Select this setting for movie material.

The Audyssey indicator lights.

`Music:

Select this setting for music material.

The Audyssey indicator lights.

Note

•If the “Audyssey” setting is set to “Off”, the “Equalizer”

settings are applied (➔page 50).

•When “Audyssey Quick Start” has been used for measurement,

the “Audyssey”setting cannot be selected.

• Audyssey equalizing does not work with DSD sources.

• These technologies cannot be used when:

– a pair of headphones is connected, or

– either Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.

■Dynamic EQ

`Off

`On:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ® becomes active.

The Dynamic EQ indicator lights.

With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound

even when listening at low volume levels.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of

deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by

taking into account human perception and room acoustics.

It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and

surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the

content sounds the way it was created at any volume level

— not just at reference level.

Note

• These technologies cannot be used when:

– a pair of headphones is connected, or

– either Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.

■Reference Level

Audyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset

`0dB:

This should be used when listening to movies.

`5dB:

Select this setting for content that has a very wide

dynamic range, such as classical music.

`10dB:

Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a

wider dynamic range. This setting should also be

selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at

10 dB below film reference.

`15dB:

Select this setting for pop/rock music or other

program material that is mixed at very high listening

levels and has a compressed dynamic range.

Movies are mixed in rooms calibrated for film

reference. To achieve the same reference level in a

home theater system each speaker level must be

adjusted so that –30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to

2000 Hz) pink noise produces 75 dB sound pressure

level at the listening position. A home theater system

automatically calibrated by Audyssey MultEQ XT will

play at reference level when the master volume control

is set to the 0 dB position. At that level you can hear the

mix as the mixers heard it.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ is referenced to the standard

film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the

reference response and surround envelopment when the

volume is turned down from 0 dB. However, film

reference level is not always used in music or other non-

film content. Audyssey Dynamic EQ Reference Level

Offset provides three offsets from the film level

reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected

when the mix level of the content is not within the

standard.

Note

• If “Dynamic EQ” setting is set to “Off”, these technologies

cannot be used.

■Dynamic Volume

`Off

`Light:

Activates Light Compression Mode.

`Medium:

Activates Medium Compression Mode.

`Heavy:

Activates Heavy Compression Mode. This setting

affects volume the most. It quiets the loud parts,

such as explosions, and boosts the quiet parts so they

can be heard.

Source Setup

Preparation

Press the input selector buttons to select an input source.

The tone for each speaker is set automatically by

Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker

Setup. To enable the following settings, you must first

perform the Room Correction and Speaker Setup

(➔page 31).

Note

• If you want to use Audyssey Dynamic EQ® or

Audyssey Dynamic Volume® with THX listening modes, set

the “Loudness Plus” setting to “Off” and set “Preserve THX

Settings” to “No” (➔page 50).

• If you make Dynamic Volume active, “Dynamic EQ” is set to

“On”. The Dynamic Vol indicator will light.

• When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “Off”, “Dynamic Volume” is

automatically switched to “Off”.

• These technologies cannot be used when:

– a pair of headphones is connected, or

– either Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.

IntelliVolume

■IntelliVolume

`–12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.

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.

Use e/r to set the level.

If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use e

to reduce its input level. If it’s noticeably quieter, use r to

increase its input level.

A/V Sync

■A/V Sync

`0msec to 800msec in 5 msec steps.

When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound

are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by

delaying the audio signals.

To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press

ENTER.

To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

The range of values you can adjust will depend on

whether your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync and

if the “Lip Sync” setting is set to “On” or not

(➔page 61).

Note

• A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening mode is

selected, or when the Direct listening mode is used with an

analog input source.

• This setting cannot be used with the NET input selector.

Name Edit

You can enter a custom name for each individual input

selector and radio preset for easy identification. When

entered, the custom name will appear on the display.

The custom name is edited using the character input

screen.

■Name

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®XT to provide well-balanced sound

for every listener at any volume level.

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.

1Use q/w/e/r to select a character, and then

press ENTER.

Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.

2To store a name when you’re done, be sure to

select “OK” by using q/w/e/r, and then press

ENTER.

To correct a character:

Tip

• To name a radio preset, use TUNER to select AM or FM, and

then select the preset (➔page 29).

• To restore a custom name to its default, erase the custom name

by entering an empty white space for each letter.

Note

• This setting cannot be used for the NET and USB input selector.

Picture Adjust

Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality

and reduce any noise appearing on the screen.

To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER. To

return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

■Wide Mode*1*2

This setting determines the aspect ratio.

`4:3:

`Full:

`Zoom:

`Wide Zoom:

`Auto:

According to the input signals and monitor output

setting, the AV receiver automatically selects the

“4:3”, “Full”, “Zoom” or “Wide Zoom” mode. See

“Monitor Out” for details on the monitor output

setting (➔page 45).

■Picture Mode*1

`Custom:

All settings can be performed manually.

`ISF Day:

Setting when a room is bright.

`ISF Night:

Setting when a room is dark.

`Cinema:

Select when the picture source is a movie or alike.

`Game:

Select when the video source is a game console.

`Streaming:

Attempts to reduce the mosquito noise and block

artifact effects.

`Through:

Does not adjust picture quality (changes resolution).

`Direct:

Does not adjust picture quality (does not change

resolution).

When video is output from HDMI output(s), it is

processed the same as “Through”.

1Use q/w/e/r to select “ ”(Left) or

“ ”(Right), and then press ENTER.

2Press ENTER several times to highlight the

incorrect character (For each pressure, the

cursor is moved on the next character).

3Use q/w/e/r to select the correct character,

and then press ENTER.

BD/DVD

Shift All Erase

4 - 4. Name Edit

Name

abcde f gh i j k lm

nopq r s t uvwxy z

1234567890

–`

Space

Back Space

Shift

{}|: <>

ABCDEFGH I JKLM

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ

;

’,

[]

Back Space OK

#$%

^& ()_ ~

+10 CLR

Space

Name input area

Space:

Enter a space character.

Shift*1:

Toggles between lower and upper case characters.

(Left)/ (Right):

Moves the cursor left or right in the Name input

area.

Back Space*2:

Moves the cursor backward and deletes one

character.

OK:

Confirms your entry.

Tip

*1 This can also be performed by using +10 on the remote

controller.

*2 Press CLR on the remote controller to delete all the

characters you have input.

With “Picture Mode”, you can change the following

settings to be suitable for the movie or game screen by one

operation; “Game Mode”, “Film Mode”, “Edge

Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Mosquito NR”,

“Random NR”, “Block NR”, “Resolution”,

“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue”, “Saturation”, “Color

Temperature”, “Gamma”, “Red Brightness”, “Red

Contrast”, “Green Brightness”, “Green Contrast”,

“Blue Brightness” or “Blue Contrast”.

The receiver has been designed to incorporate setup and

calibration standards established by the Imaging Science

Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully

crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video

performance and has implemented a training program for

technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain

optimal picture quality from the receiver. Accordingly,

Onkyo recommends that setup and calibration be

performed by an ISF Certified installation technician.

■Game Mode*3*4*5

`Off

`On

If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video

component (i.e., game console), select the corresponding

input source and set the “Game Mode” setting to “On”.

The delay will decrease but in return the picture quality

will become poor.

■Film Mode*3*5*6

`Video:

“Film Mode” detection is not applied and the input

signal is handled as a video source.

`Auto:

Detects whether the input signal is a video or a

movie. If it is a movie, the appropriate conversion is

applied.

The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source,

automatically converting it to the appropriate progressive

signal and reproducing the natural quality of the original

picture.

■Edge Enhancement*3*5*6

`Off

`Low

`Mid

`High

With Edge Enhancement, you can make the picture appear

sharper.

■Noise Reduction*3*5*6

`Off

`Low

`Mid

`High

With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the

screen. Select the desired level.

■Mosquito NR*3*5*6*7

`Off

`Low

`Mid

`High

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.

■Random NR*3*5*6*7

`Off

`Low

`Mid

`High

With Random Noise Reduction, you can remove

indiscriminate picture noise, such as film grain.

■Block NR*3*5*6*7

`Off

`Low

`Mid

`High

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.

■Resolution*3*5

`Through:

Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at

the same resolution and with no conversion.

`Auto:

Select this to have the AV receiver automatically

convert video at resolutions supported by your TV.

`480p (480p/576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p:

Select the desired output resolution.

`1080p/24:

Select this for 1080p output at 24 frames per second.

`4K Upscaling:

Select this for an output resolution four times that of

1080p, resulting in 3840 × 2160 pixels.

You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI

Output(s) and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture

resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported

by your TV.

Available only when “Source” has been selected in the

“Resolution” of the “Monitor Out” setting

(➔page 45).

■Brightness*1*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness.

“–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.

■Contrast*1*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust contrast. “–50” is the

least. “+50” is the greatest.

■Hue*1*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance.

“–50” is the strongest green. “+50” is the strongest red.

■Saturation*1*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust saturation. “–50” is the

weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.

■Color Temperature*3*5

`Warm

`Normal

`Cool

With this setting you can adjust the color temperature.

■Gamma*3*5

`–3 to 0 to +3

Adjust the balance of incoming picture R (red), G

(green), and B (blue) color data signal to the output

color data signal.

■Red Brightness*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture red

brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the

brightest.

■Red Contrast*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust red contrast. “–50”

is the least. “+50” is the greatest.

■Green Brightness*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture green

brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the

brightest.

■Green Contrast*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust green contrast.

“–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.

■Blue Brightness*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture blue

brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the

brightest.

■Blue Contrast*3*5

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust blue contrast. “–50”

is the least. “+50” is the greatest.

Note

•“Picture Adjust” cannot be used with the NET input selector.

*1 This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller

by using the Home menu (➔page 40).

*2 When a 3D video source is input, “Wide Mode” is fixed to

“Full”.

*3 When the “Picture Mode” setting is set to anything other than

“Custom”, this setting cannot be used.

*4 If the “Resolution” setting is set to “4K Upscaling”

(➔pages 45, 56), this setting is fixed to “Off”.

*5 Press CLR if you want to reset to the default value.

*6 If you are using the analog RGB input, this setting is not

available.

*7 When the “Noise Reduction” setting is set to anything other

than “Off”, this setting cannot be selected.

Audio Selector

You can set priorities of audio output when there are both

digital and analog inputs.

■Audio Selector

`ARC:

The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to

the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver.*1

With this selection, the TV’s audio can be

automatically selected as a priority among other

assignments.

`HDMI:

This can be selected when HDMI IN has been

assigned as an input source. If both HDMI (HDMI

IN) and digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or

OPTICAL IN) have been assigned, HDMI input is

automatically selected as a priority.

`COAXIAL:

This can be selected when COAXIAL IN has been

assigned as an input source. If both coaxial and

HDMI inputs have been assigned, coaxial input is

automatically selected as a priority.

`OPTICAL:

This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been

assigned as an input source. If both optical and

HDMI inputs have been assigned, optical input is

automatically selected as a priority.

`Multich:

The AV receiver always outputs analog signals from

multichannel analog input.

`Analog:

The AV receiver always outputs analog signals.

Note

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

• This setting can be made only for the input source that is

assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL IN.

•The “Audio Selector” settings cannot be used with the NET,

USB and PORT (with connected component) input selectors.

•“Multich” can be selected only when the selector is set to

“BD/DVD”.

• When using the Whole House Mode, “Audio Selector” is fixed

to “Analog”.

*1 You can select “ARC” if you select the TV/CD input selector.

But you cannot if you’ve selected “Off” in the “Audio

Return Channel” setting (➔page 61).

■Fixed Mode

`Off:

The format is detected automatically. If no digital

input signal is present, the corresponding 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

indicator will flash and noise may also be produced.

`DTS:

Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals

will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS

indicator will flash and there will be no sound.

When “HDMI”, “COAXIAL” or “OPTICAL” is

selected in the “Audio Selector” setting, you can then

specify the signal type in “Fixed Mode”.

Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format

automatically. However, if you experience either of the

following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you

can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS.

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut

off, try setting the format to PCM.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a

DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS.

Note

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

• The setting will be reset to “Off” when you change the setting in

“Audio Selector” (➔page 57).

Charge Mode

■Charge Mode

`Auto:

Power feeding is interrupted when your iPod/iPhone

is fully charged.

`On:

Power feeding continues even if your iPod/iPhone is

fully charged.

`Off:

Your iPod/iPhone is not charged.

You can specify how the power is fed to your iPod/iPhone

when the AV receiver is in standby mode.

Note

• This setting cannot be selected when:

– the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is not connected to

the AV receiver, or

– the docked iPod/iPhone model is not supported.

• When the “Charge Mode” setting is set to “On”, or to “Auto”

with your iPod/iPhone recharging, the SLEEP indicator is dimly

lit in standby mode. In such conditions, the power consumption

of the AV receiver slightly increases. With “Auto”, when the

iPod/iPhone becomes fully charged, the SLEEP indicator goes

off and the power consumption in standby mode is reduced.

You can assign a default listening mode to each input

source that will be selected automatically when you select

each input source. For example, you can set the default

listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input

signals. You can select other listening modes during

playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed

once the AV receiver has been set to standby.

Main menu Listening Mode Preset

■Analog / PCM / Digital

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode

used when an analog (CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD,

turntable, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM

digital (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.

■Mono/Multiplex Source

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode

used when a mono digital audio signal is played (DVD,

etc.).

■2ch Source

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode

used when 2-channel (2/0) stereo digital sources, such

as Dolby Digital or DTS, are played.

■Dolby D/Dolby D Plus/TrueHD

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode

used when Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus format

digital audio signals are played (DVD, etc.). Specifies

the default listening mode for Dolby TrueHD sources,

such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

Listening Mode Preset

1Use q/w to select the input source that you want to

set, and then press ENTER.

The following menu appears.

2Use q/w to select the signal format that you want to

set, and then use e/r to select a listening mode.

Only listening modes that can be used with each input

signal format can be selected (➔pages 35 to 39).

The “Last Valid” option means that the listening

mode selected last will be used.

Note

• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series

Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack,

the only listening modes you can assign to the “PORT”

selector are specific to analog sound.

•For the TUNER input selector, only “Analog” will be

available.

•For the NET or USB input selector, only “Digital” will be

available.

1. BD/DVD

2. VCR/DVR

3. CBL/SAT

4. GAME

5. PC

6. AUX

5. Listening Mode Preset

■DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode

used when DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution format

digital audio signals are played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).

Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD

Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD

(input via HDMI).

■Other Multich Source

Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel

PCM sources from HDMI IN such as DVD-Audio, and

DSD multichannel sources such as Super Audio CD.

Main menu Miscellaneous

Volume Setup

■Volume Display

`Absolute:

Displayed range is Min, 0.5 to 99.5, Max.

`Relative (THX):

Displayed range is –QdB, –81.5dB to +18.0dB.

With this setting, you can choose how the volume level is

displayed.

The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value

0dB.

Note

• If the absolute value is set to 82, “82Ref” will appear on the

display and the THX indicator will flash.

■Muting Level

`–QdB (fully muted), –50dB to –10dB in 10 dB steps.

This setting determines how much the output is muted

when the muting function is used (➔page 42).

■Maximum Volume

`Off, 50 to 99 (Absolute display)

`Off, –32dB to +17dB (Relative display)

With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.

To disable this setting, select “Off”.

■Power On Volume

`Last, Min, 1 to 99 or Max (Absolute display)

`Last, –QdB, –81dB to +18dB (Relative display)

With this preference, you can specify the volume setting

to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on.

To use the same volume level that was used when the AV

receiver was turned off, select “Last”.

The “Power On Volume” cannot be set higher than the

“Maximum Volume” setting.

■Headphone Level

`–12dB to 0dB to +12dB

With this preference, you can specify the headphone

volume relative to the main volume. This is useful if

there’s a volume difference between your speakers and

your headphones.

OSD Setup

■On Screen Display

`On

`Off

This preference determines whether operation details are

displayed on-screen when an AV receiver function is

adjusted.

Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not be

output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN.

■Language

(North American and Taiwan models)

`English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano,

Nederlands, Svenska

(European, Australian and Asian models)

`English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano,

Nederlands, Svenska, 中文

This setting determines the language used for the on-

screen setup menus.

Main menu Hardware Setup

Remote ID

■Remote ID

`1, 2, or 3

When several Onkyo components are used in the same

room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate

the AV receiver from the other components, you can

change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.

Note

• If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change

the remote controller to the same ID (see below), otherwise, you

won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.

Changing the remote controller’s ID

Miscellaneous

Hardware Setup

1While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down SETUP until RECEIVER lights (about 3

seconds) (➔page 44).

2Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.

RECEIVER flashes twice.

Multi Zone

■Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out

`Fixed:

The Zone 2/3 volume must be set on the amp in that

zone.

`Variable:

The Zone 2/3 volume can be set on the AV receiver.

If you’ve connected your Zone 2/3 speakers to an amp

with no volume control, set the “Zone 2 Out” and

“Zone 3 Out” setting, respectively, to “Variable” so that

you can set the volume, balance, and tone of zone 2 and

volume of zone 3 on the AV receiver.

■Zone 2 Maximum Volume,

Zone 3 Maximum Volume

`Off, 50 to 99 (Absolute display)

`Off, –32dB to +17dB (Relative display)

With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume for

Zone 2/3.

■Zone 2 Power On Volume,

Zone 3 Power On Volume

`Last, Min, 1 to 99 or Max (Absolute display)

`Last, –QdB, –81dB to +18dB (Relative display)

This setting determines what the volume will be for

Zone 2/3 each time the AV receiver is turned on.

To use the same volume level as when the AV receiver

was last turned off, select “Last”.

The “Zone 2 Power On Volume” and “Zone 3 Power

On Volume” cannot be set higher than the “Zone 2

Maximum Volume” and “Zone 3 Maximum Volume”

setting.

Tuner

For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the

AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when

this setting is changed, all radio presets will be deleted.

■AM/FM Frequency Step (North American and

Taiwan models)

`10kHz/200kHz:

`9kHz/50kHz:

Select the frequency step according to your area.

■AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and

Asian models)

`10kHz:

`9kHz:

Select the frequency step according to your area.

HDMI

■HDMI Control(RIHD)

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to allow p-compatible

components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the

AV receiver (➔page 91).

Note

• When the setting is set to “On” and the menu is closed, the

names of connected p-compatible components and

“RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver.

“Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On”

When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the

component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*”

shows up and indicates the number of components, when two or

more are received).

•When an p-compatible component is connected to the

AV receiver via an HDMI cable, the name of the connected

component is displayed on the AV receiver display. For

example, while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you

operate a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (being powered on) with the

remote control of the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player will be displayed on the AV receiver.

•Set it to “Off” when a connected piece of equipment is not

compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible

or not.

• If operation is not normal when set to “On”, change the setting

to “Off”.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for

details.

•When “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”, the

power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

(Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby

mode as usual.)

•The p control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use

HDMI OUT MAIN instead.

• When the source equipment is connected with the u

connection, it may malfunction if “HDMI Control(RIHD)” is

set to “On”.

■HDMI Through

`Off

`Auto:

Detects the signal and automatically selects the input

source.

`BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

AUX, TV/CD, PHONO, PORT:

Selects the input source for which the HDMI

Through function is enabled.

`Last:

The HDMI Through function is activated on the

input source selected at the time of setting the AV

receiver to standby mode.

When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of

whether the AV receiver is on or in standby, both audio

and video streams from an HDMI input will be output to

the TV or other components via HDMI connection. The

HDMI THRU and HDMI indicators light when enabled

(HDMI is dimly-lit).

This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above

“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On”.

Note

• Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN via “HDMI

Input” is enabled (➔page 45).

• The power consumption during standby mode will increase

during the HDMI Through function; however in the following

cases, the power consumption can be saved:

– The TV is in standby mode.

– You are watching a TV program.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for

details.

• Depending on the connected component, the correct input source

may not be selected with the setting set to “Auto”.

• This setting is set to “Off” automatically when the “HDMI

Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.

■Audio TV Out

`Off

`On

This preference determines whether the incoming audio

signal is output from the HDMI output. You may want to

turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the

HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a

connected component through your TV’s speakers.

Normally, this should be set to “Off”.

Note

•If “On” is selected and the audio can be output from the TV, the

AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this

case, “TV Speaker” appears on the display by pressing

DISPLAY.

•When

“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On”, this setting is

fixed to “Auto”.

• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even

when this setting is set to “On”.

•When “Audio TV Out” or “HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to

“On” and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers

(➔page 17), turning up the AV receiver’s volume control will

make the sound be output from the AV receiver’s front left and

right speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing

sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn

down the AV receiver’s volume.

• Listening mode cannot be changed when this setting is set to

“On” and the input source is not HDMI.

•If the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Both(Main)” or

“Both(Sub)” (➔page 45) and if your TV connected to a

priority output cannot output the audio, the sound will be heard

from AV receiver’s speakers.

■Audio Return Channel

`Off

`Auto:

The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to

the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver.

The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC

capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT

MAIN of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must

select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must be

ARC capable.

Note

• If you set “Audio Return Channel” to “Auto”, the “Audio

Selector” settings of the TV/CD input selector will be

automatically switched to “ARC” (➔page 57).

•The “Audio Return Channel” setting can be set only when the

“HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.

• This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the “HDMI

Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” for the first time.

■Lip Sync

`Off

`On

This function allows the AV receiver to automatically

correct any delay between the video and the audio, based

on the data from the connected monitor.

Note

• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports

HDMI Lip Sync.

• If the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “HDMI Main”,

“Both(Main)” or “Both” (➔page 45), the delay will be cor-

rected in accordance with the monitor connected to HDMI OUT

MAIN. On the other hand, if “HDMI Sub” or “Both(Sub)” is

selected, the delay will be corrected in accordance with the mon-

itor connected to HDMI OUT SUB.

Auto Standby

■Auto Standby

`Off

`On

When “Auto Standby” is set to “On”, the AV receiver

will automatically enter standby mode if there is no

operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video

signal input.

“Auto Standby” will appear on the display and OSD 30

seconds before the Auto Standby comes on.

Default setting: On (European, Australian and Asian

models), Off (North American and Taiwan models)

Note

•Set to “

On”, the Auto Standby function may activate itself

during playback with some sources.

•The Auto

Standby function does not work when Zone 2/3 is on.

After changing the settings of the “HDMI

Control(RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio

Return Channel” turn off the power on all connected

pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer

to the user’s manuals for all connected pieces of

equipment.

Network

This section explains how to configure the AV receiver’s

network settings manually.

If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, you don’t need to

change any of these settings, as the AV receiver is set to

use DHCP to configure itself automatically by default

(i.e., DHCP is set to “Enable”). If, however, your router’s

DHCP server is disabled (you’re for example using static

IP), you’ll need to configure these settings yourself, in

which case, a knowledge of Ethernet networking is

essential.

What’s DHCP?

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is used by

routers, computers, the AV receiver, and other devices to

automatically configure themselves on a network.

What’s DNS?

The DNS (Domain Name System) translates domain

names into IP addresses. For example, when you enter a

domain name such as www.onkyousa.com in your Web

browser, before accessing the site, your browser uses DNS

to translate this into an IP address, in this case

63.148.251.142.

■MAC Address

This is the AV receiver’s MAC (Media Access Control)

address. This address cannot be changed.

■DHCP

`Enable

`Disable

This setting determines whether or not the AV receiver

uses DHCP to automatically configure its IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server settings.

Note

• If you select “Disable”, you must configure the “IP Address”,

“Subnet Mask”, “Gateway”, and “DNS Server” settings

yourself.

■IP Address

`Class A:

“10.0.0.0” to “10.255.255.255”

`Class B:

“172.16.0.0” to “172.31.255.255”

`Class C:

“192.168.0.0” to “192.168.255.255”

Enter a static IP address provided by your ISP.

Most routers use Class C IP addresses.

■Subnet Mask

Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP

(typically 255.255.255.0).

■Gateway

Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.

■DNS Server

Enter the DNS server address provided by your ISP.

■Proxy URL

To use a Web proxy, enter its URL here.

■Proxy Port

If you’re using a Web proxy, enter a proxy port number

here.

■Network Control

`Enable

`Disable

This setting enables or disables control over the network.

Note

• When set to “Enable”, the NET indicator is dimly-lit and the

power consumption slightly increases in standby mode.

■Control Port

`“49152” to “65535”

This is the network port used for control over the network.

Note

•When the “Network Control” setting is set to “Disable”, this

setting is cannot be selected.

Firmware Update

See “Firmware Update” for the update procedure

(➔page 85).

Note

• Perform the firmware update only when such an announcement

is posted on the Onkyo web site. Visit the Onkyo web site for the

latest information.

• It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the firmware update.

• When updating a firmware from a USB mass storage device, the

AV receiver searches the device which is connected earlier

during power on. If two devices have been connected at the time

of power on, the AV receiver will search the device on the front

panel.

■Version

Displays the current version of the firmware.

■Receiver

`via NET:

Performs the firmware update via Internet. Check

the network connection before updating.

`via USB:

Performs the firmware update from a USB device.

These settings allow you to update the AV receiver’s

firmware. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver

while updating.

■Universal Port

`via NET:

Performs the firmware update via Internet. Check

the network connection before updating.

`via USB:

Performs the firmware update from a USB device.

These settings allow you to update Onkyo dock’s

firmware. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver

while updating.

Note

• This update shall not be performed when no dock is connected

to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack.

After modifying the network settings, you must confirm

the changes by executing “Save”.

Main menu Remote Controller Setup

Remote Mode Setup

See “Looking up for Remote Control Code”

(➔page 73).

Activities Setup

Via onscreen menu, you can specify what actions will be

taken by the Easy macro command in the Easy macro

mode (➔page 43).

First, select the ACTIVITIES (MY MOVIE, MY TV, or

MY MUSIC) that you want to configure.

■Source

`BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

AUX, TUNER, TV/CD, PHONO, PORT, NET,

USB

With this setting, you can choose the target input source

of the Easy macro.

■TV Power On

`Enable

`Disable

With this setting, you can specify whether or not to turn

on your TV.

■Source Power On

`Enable

`Disable

With this setting, you can specify whether or not to turn

on the source component.

■Receiver Power On

`Enable

`Disable

With this setting, you can specify whether or not to turn

on the AV receiver.

■Receiver Source Change

`Enable

`Disable

With this setting, you can specify whether or not to

change the input source.

■Source Play

`Enable

`Disable

With this setting, you can specify whether or not to start

playback.

With this preference, you can protect your settings by

locking the setup menus.

Main menu Lock Setup

■Setup

`Locked

`Unlocked

When “Locked” is selected, the setup menus will be

locked and you cannot change any setting.

You can change various audio settings from the Home

menu (➔page 40).

Note

• These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

– a pair of headphones is connected.

–the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 61).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 60) and

you’re listening through your TV speakers.

Tone Control Settings

■Bass

`–10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps.

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output

from the front speakers.

■Treble

`–10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps.

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output

from the front speakers.

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,

except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening

mode is selected.

Operating on the AV receiver

Note

• This setting is not available when the multichannel Analog input

is selected.

Remote Controller Setup Lock Setup

Using the Audio Settings

1Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.

2Use q/w and ENTER to select “Audio”, and then

use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection.

1Press TONE repeatedly to select either “Bass” or

“Treble”.

2Use + and – to adjust.

Speaker Levels

■Subwoofer Level

`–15.0dB to 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

■Center Level

`–12.0dB to 0.0dB to +12.0dB in 0.5 dB steps.

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening

to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV

receiver is set to standby. To save the setting you made

here, go to “Level Calibration” (➔page 49) before

setting the AV receiver to standby.

Note

• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in

“Speaker Configuration” (➔page 48) cannot be adjusted.

Dolby Volume

■Dolby Volume

See “Dolby Volume” of “Audio Adjust” (➔page 52).

Note

• This setting cannot be used in either of the following cases:

– Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.

– the multichannel analog input is selected.

– any of the THX listening modes is selected, with “Loudness

Plus” set to “On” or “Preserve THX Settings” set to “Yes”

(➔page 50).

• When “Dolby Volume” is set to “On”, the “Dynamic EQ” and

“Dynamic Volume” settings of all input selectors are switched

to “Off”.

Audyssey

■Audyssey

See “Audyssey” in “Source Setup” (➔page 53).

■Dynamic EQ

See “Dynamic EQ” in “Source Setup” (➔page 53).

■Dynamic Volume

See “Dynamic Volume” in “Source Setup” (➔page 53).

Note

• These technologies can be used when all the following

conditions are met:

– Room Correction and Speaker Setup is completed. Note that

“Audyssey” requires the “Audyssey MultEQ XT Full

Calibration” method.

– Any listening mode other than Direct or Pure Audio is

selected.

– A pair of headphones is not connected.

– multichannel analog input is not selected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

•“Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” cannot be selected

when any of the THX listening modes is selected, with

“Loudness Plus” set to “On” or “Preserve THX Settings” set

to “Yes”.

•When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” or “Dynamic Volume” is

set to anything else than “Off”, “Dolby Volume” will be

switched to “Off”.

Late Night

■Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off

`Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

`High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:

`Auto:

The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off”

automatically.

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to 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.

Note

• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material

that you are playing and the intention of the original sound

designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect

when you select the different options.

• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source

is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

• The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is

set to standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to

“Auto”.

Music Optimizer

■Music Optimizer

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of

compressed music files. Use it with music files that use

“lossy” compression, such as MP3.

Note

• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital

audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and

analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled

when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

•The M.Opt indicator will light (➔page 9).

• This setting is not available when the multichannel Analog input

is selected.

Re-EQ

With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a

soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh,

making it more suitable for home theater viewing.

■Re-EQ

`Off

`On

This function can be used with the following listening

modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express,

DSD, Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Dolby

PLIIx Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema and 5.1-channel source

+ Neo:6.

■Re-EQ(THX)

`Off

`On

This function can be used with the following listening

modes: THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, and

THX Select2 Cinema.

Note

• Settings for the Re-EQ function are kept in each listening mode.

In THX listening mode however, the setting will return to “On”

when the AV receiver is turned off.

Multi Zone

In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you

can select a different source for each room.

There are two ways you can connect Zone speakers:

1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.

2. Connect them to an additional amplifier.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly

to the AV receiver

This setup allows you to select different sources for Main

room and Zone 2. This is called Powered Zone, as the

Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV receiver.

Note

• With this setup, the volume of Zone 2 is controlled by the AV

receiver.

• Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type (Front)” is

set to “Bi-Amp” (➔page 47).

• When Powered Zone 2 is used, listening modes that require front

high, front wide or surround back speakers are unavailable.

Connecting the Zone Speakers to an

Additional Amplifier

This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main

listening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2/3.

Note

• With the default settings, the Zone 2/3 volume must be set on the

Zone 2/3 amplifier. If your Zone 2/3 amplifier has no volume

control, change the setting so that you can set the Zone 2/3

volume on the AV receiver.

12V Trigger Out

When Zone 2/3 is turned on, the output from the 12V

TRIGGER OUT jack goes high (+12 V and max. 150 mA

for Zone 2, +12 V and max. 25 mA for Zone 3).

Connecting this jack to a 12-volt trigger input on a

component in Zone 2/3 will make that component turn on

or off as the AV receiver turns on or off the Zone 2/3.

Making Multi Zone Connections

To use this setup, you must activate the Powered

Zone 2 setting (➔page 47).

Main room

Zone 2

AV receiver

Main room

Zone 2

AV receiver

Receiver/

integrated amp

Receiver/

integrated amp

Zone 3

■Operating on the AV receiver

■Operating on the remote controller

To control Zone 2/3, you must press the remote

controller’s ZONE first.

ZONE turns red while Zone 2 is on, and green while

Zone 3 is on.

Controlling Zone 2/3 Components

1To turn on Zone 2/3 and select an input source,

press ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 followed by an input

selector button within 8 seconds.

Zone 2/3 turns on, the Z2/3 indicator lights on the

display.

Tip

• The corresponding trigger output goes high (+12 V).

To select AM or FM, press TUNER input selector

and ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 repeatedly.

To select the same source as the main room’s, press

ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 twice. “Z2 Selector: Source”

or “Zone 3 Selector: Source” appears on the display.

To turn off Zone 2/3, press ZONE 2 or ZONE 3.

The Z2/3 indicator on the display flash. Press OFF.

The zone is turned off.

Tip

• The corresponding trigger output goes low (0 volts).

ZONE 3

ZONE 2 OFF

MASTER VOLUME

Input selector buttons

1Press ZONE repeatedly, then point the remote

controller at the AV receiver and press

8RECEIVER.

Zone 2/3 turns on, the Z2/3 indicator lights on the

display.

Tip

• The corresponding trigger output goes high (+12 V).

2To select an input source for Zone 2/3, press ZONE

repeatedly, followed by INPUT SELECTOR.

To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selector

and ZONE repeatedly.

Note

• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for

your main room and Zone 2/3. The same AM/FM radio

station will be heard in each room.

3To turn off Zone 2/3, press ZONE repeatedly,

followed by 8RECEIVER.

Tip

• The corresponding trigger output goes low (0 volts).

8RECEIVER

MUTING

VOLq/w

ZONE

Input selector buttons

Adjusting the Volume for Zones

■Operating on the remote controller

■Operating on the AV receiver

If your Zone 2/3 speakers are connected to a receiver or

integrated amp in Zone 2/3, use its volume control to

adjust the volume.

Muting Zones

■Operating on the remote controller

Tip

• To unmute, press ZONE followed by MUTING again. Zones

can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.

Adjusting the Tone and Balance of Zone 2

Note

• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2/3

PRE/LINE OUT and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals.

Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard when

an input source is selected, verify that the source is connected to

an analog input.

• While Zone 2/3 is on, u functions will not work.

• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your

main room and Zone 2/3. The same AM/FM radio station will be

heard in each room. Namely, if you have selected an FM station

for the main room, that station will also be output in Zone 2/3.

• When you have selected NET or USB as the input selector, the

last selector selected will be set for Main room, Zone 2, and

Zone 3.

• When Zone 2/3 is activated and its input selector is selected, the

power consumption of standby mode slightly increases.

• When setting the AV receiver to standby mode while Zone 2/3

is active, the Z2/3 indicator is dimly lit.

• Activating Zones in the main room when the listening mode is

set to Pure Audio will automatically switch it to Direct.

• The Zone 2 volume, tone, and balance function have no effect on

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT when the “Zone2 Out” setting is set

to “Fixed” (➔page 60).

• The Zone 3 volume function has no effect on ZONE 3

PRE/LINE OUT when the “Zone3 Out” setting is set to

“Fixed” (➔page 60).

• Even if you repeatedly press the remote controller’s ZONE to

select zones, the last zone selection will be retained once you

have switched to other components by pressing other REMOTE

MODE after pressing ZONE.

1press ZONE repeatedly.

2Use VOL q/w to adjust the volume.

1Press ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 (the Z2/3 indicator on

the display flash).

2Use MASTER VOLUME control within 8 seconds

to adjust the volume.

1Press ZONE repeatedly, and then press MUTING.

1On the AV receiver, press ZONE 2.

2Press the AV receiver’s TONE repeatedly to select

“Bass”, “Treble” or “Balance”.

3Use –/+ to adjust the bass, treble or balance.

• You can boost or cut the bass or treble from –10 dB

to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

• 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.

To control the AV receiver with the remote controller

while you’re in Zone, you’ll need a commercially

available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.

• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.

These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line of

sight to the AV receiver’s remote sensor, such as when it’s

installed inside a cabinet.

Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone

In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone picks up the infrared

signals from the remote controller and feeds them through

to the AV receiver in the main room via the connecting

block.

The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be

connected to the AV receiver’s IR IN jack, as shown

below.

Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet

In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals

from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV

receiver located in the cabinet via the connecting block.

Using a Multiroom Kit with Other

Components

In this setup, an IR emitter is connected to the AV

receiver’s IR OUT jack and placed in front of the other

component’s remote control sensor. Infrared signals

received at the AV receiver’s IR IN jack are fed through to

the other component via the IR emitter. Signals picked up

by the AV receiver’s remote control sensor are not output.

The IR emitter should be connected to the AV receiver’s

IR OUT jack, as shown below.

Using the Remote Controller in

Zone and Multiroom Control Kits

IR IN

Connecting

block

Remote controller

receiver

Main room Zone

Signal flow

From the connecting block

Miniplug cable

AV receiver

Signal flow

IR IN

Connecting

block

Remote controller

receiver

Inside

cabinet

Signal flow

IR IN

IR OUT

Connecting

block

IR receiver

Remote controller

Signal flow

IR Emitter

Other component

AV receiver

Remote control sensor

Other component

Emitter

Signal flow

Miniplug

Miniplug cable

AV receiver

From the connecting block

IR Emitter

Controlling Other Components

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock

UP-A1 Dock

With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music,

photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone

through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to

operate your iPod/iPhone.

■System Function

Auto Power On

If you start iPod/iPhone playback while the AV receiver

is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn

on and select your iPod/iPhone as the input source.

Direct Change

If you start iPod/iPhone playback while listening to

another input source, the AV receiver will automatically

select your iPod/iPhone as the input source.

Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to

control basic iPod/iPhone functions (➔page 71).

■Using Your iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock

You can use the Alarm Clock function of your

iPod/iPhone to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone

and the AV receiver at a specified time. The AV receiver’s

input source will automatically be set to the PORT

selector.

Note

• To use this function, your iPod/iPhone must be in the UP-A1

Dock, and the UP-A1 Dock must be connected to the AV

receiver.

• This function works only in Standard mode (➔page 72).

• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV receiver’s

volume control to a suitable level.

• When Zone 2/3 is turned on, you can’t use this function.

• This function doesn’t work when alarms sounds are set on your

iPod/iPhone.

•The “Charge Mode” setting must be set to “On” to enable the

Alarm Clock function (➔page 58).

■Charging Your iPod/iPhone Battery

When the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is

connected to the AV receiver, the battery of your

iPod/iPhone is charged. Charging occurs when AV

receiver is set to on or standby.

You can specify how the power is fed to your iPod/iPhone

when the AV receiver is in standby mode (➔page 58).

Note

• When the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is connected,

the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

Using the Onkyo Dock

The Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different

depending on the region.

For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock

components, see the Onkyo web site at:

http://www.onkyo.com

Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update

your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available

from the Apple web site.

For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the

instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.

The AV receiver may take several seconds to startup, so

you might not hear the first few seconds of the first

song.

■Operating Notes

• Functionality depends on your iPod/iPhone model and

generation.

• Before selecting a different input source, stop your

iPod/iPhone playback to prevent the AV receiver from

selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by mistake.

• If any accessories are connected to your iPod/iPhone, the AV

receiver may not be able to select the input source properly.

• When connecting the UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner UP-HT1

(North American models)/UP-DT1 (European, Australian

and Asian models) with AUTO selected by the tuner’s Mode

Selector switch, you can switch the input source between UP-

A1 Dock and the tuner, by pressing PORT repeatedly on the

front panel.

• While your iPod/iPhone is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume

control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod/iPhone models

volume control while it’s in the UP-A1 Dock, make sure it’s

not set too high before you reconnect your headphones.

• The Auto Power On function will not work if you set your

iPod/iPhone in the UP-A1 Dock while it is playing.

• When Zone 2/3 is turned on, you can’t use Auto Power On and

Direct Change functions.

•The “Charge Mode” setting must be set to “On” to enable the

Auto Power On and Direct Change functions (➔page 58).

■Status Messages

If either of the following messages is not displayed on the

AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your

iPod/iPhone.

• PORT Reading

The AV receiver is checking the connection with the

dock.

• PORT Not Support

The AV receiver do not support the connected dock.

•PORT UP-A1

UP-A1 Dock is connected.

Note

• The AV receiver displays the message “UP-A1” for several

seconds after recognizing the UP-A1.

RI Dock

With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on

your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and

enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and

videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display

(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your

iPod/iPhone model’s contents on your TV, and with the

supplied remote controller, you can control your

iPod/iPhone from the comfort of your sofa. You can even

use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your

iPod/iPhone.

Note

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV

receiver’s remote controller for the first time (➔page 74).

• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an u cable

(➔page 20).

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or

“HDD/DOCK”.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔page 41).

■System Function

System On

When you turn on the AV receiver, the RI Dock and

iPod/iPhone turn on automatically. In addition, when RI

Dock and iPod/iPhone are on, the AV receiver can be

turned on by pressing 8SOURCE.

Auto Power On

If you press the remote controller’s 1 (Playback)

while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver

will automatically turn on, select your iPod/iPhone as

the input source, and your iPod/iPhone will start

playback.

Direct Change

If you start iPod/iPhone playback while listening to

another input source, the AV receiver will automatically

switch to the input to which the RI Dock is connected.

Other Remote Controllers

You can use the remote controller that came with the

AV receiver to control other iPod/iPhone functions. The

available functionality depends on the AV receiver.

iPod/iPhone Alarm

If you use the Alarm function on your iPod/iPhone to

start playback, the AV receiver will turn on at the

specified time and select your iPod/iPhone as the input

source automatically.

Note

• Linked operations do not work with video playback or when the

alarm is set to play a sound.

• If you use your iPod/iPhone with any other accessories,

iPod/iPhone playback detection may not work.

• This function works only in Standard mode (➔page 72).

• The System On function may not work depending on the RI

Dock.

Note

• On the iPod with video and iPod nano (1st generation), the click

wheel is disabled during playback.

By pressing the REMOTE MODE that’s been

programmed with the remote control code for your Dock,

you can control your iPod/iPhone in the Dock with the

buttons described further in this section.

See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for details on

entering a remote control code (➔page 74).

See the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

UP-A1 Dock

PORT is preprogrammed with the remote control code for

controlling a Dock via Universal Port.

You can control your iPod/iPhone when “PORT” is

selected as the input source.

RI Dock

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or

“HDD/DOCK”.

•8SOURCE may not work with a remote control code

(without u). In this case, make an u connection and

enter the remote control code 81993 (with u).

■With the RI Control

Make an u connection and enter the remote

control code 81993 (with u).

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK”

(➔page 41).

■Without the RI Control

You must enter the remote control code 82990 first

(➔page 75).

■Operating Notes

• Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback

volume.

• While your iPod/iPhone is inserted in the RI Dock, its volume

control has no effect.

• If you do adjust the volume control on your iPod/iPhone while

it’s inserted in the RI Dock, be careful that it’s not set too loud

before you reconnect your headphones.

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone

✔: Available buttons

• With some iPod/iPhone models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected.

• For detailed operation of iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual of the RI Dock.

*1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Also, your iPod/iPhone may not respond the first time

you press this button, in which case you should press it again. This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby

commands alternately, so if your iPod/iPhone is already on, it will remain on when the remote controller transmits the On command.

Similarly, if your iPod/iPhone is already off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits the Off command.

*2 TOP MENU works as the mode button when used with the DS-A2 RI Dock.

*3 In Extended mode (see *7), e/r is used as the page jump button.

This allows you to quickly locate your favorite songs even when such lists as the song or artist lists are very long.

*4 In Extended mode (see *7), this button doesn’t work.

*5 In Extended mode (see *7), DISPLAY is used to switch between song informations. In Standard mode (see *7), DISPLAY turns on

backlight for a second.

*6 DISPLAY turns on backlight for a second.

*7 Press MODE to switch between the following modes:

Standard mode

Nothing is displayed on your TV. Contents are browsed and selected on your iPod/iPhone display.

Extended mode (Music)

The music contents (artists, albums, songs, and so on) are displayed on your TV, and you can browse and select them on screen.

Extended mode (Video)

The video contents (Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts or Rentals) are displayed on your TV, and you can browse

and select them on screen.

*8 Resume mode

With the Resume function, you can resume playback of the song that was playing when you removed your iPod/iPhone from the RI

Dock.

Note

• In Extended mode (see *7), you cannot operate your iPod/iPhone directly.

• In Extended mode (see *7), it may take some time to acquire the contents.

• In Extended mode (see *7), the on-screen navigation menus only appear on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN.

Press the appropriate REMOTE

MODE first.

UP-A1 Dock

u Dock

a8SOURCE*1 ✔

bTOP MENU*2 ✔

cq/w/e/r, ENTER ✔*3 ✔

PLAYLIST e/r✔*4 ✔

d1, 3, 2, 5, 4,

7, 6

✔✔

eREPEAT ✔✔

RANDOM ✔✔

fDISPLAY ✔*5 ✔*6

gMUTING ✔✔

hALBUM +/– ✔*4 ✔

iVOL q/w✔✔

jMENU ✔

kRETURN ✔

lMODE ✔*7 ✔*8

Onkyo Dock

Buttons

Controlling Other Components

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to

control your other AV components, including those made

by other manufacturers. This section explains how to enter

the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a

component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc.

“Learning Commands” for learning commands directly

from another component’s remote controller

(➔page 77).

“Using Normal Macros” for programing ACTIVITIES

to perform a sequence of remote control actions

(➔page 78).

The following REMOTE MODE buttons are

preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling

the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote

control code to control these components.

For details on controlling these components, see the

indicated pages.

You can look up for an appropriate remote control code

from the on-screen setup menu.

Note

• This can only be carried out using the on-screen setup menu.

Preprogrammed Remote Control

Codes

BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔page 75)

TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔page 75)

PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔page 71)

Looking up for Remote Control Code

1Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.

The main menu appears on-screen.

Tip

• If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate

external input is selected on your TV.

2Use q/w to select “Remote Controller Setup”, and

then press ENTER.

3Use q/w to select “Remote Mode Setup”, and then

press ENTER.

4Use q/w to select a remote mode, and then press

ENTER.

The menu of category selection appears.

5Use q/w to select a category, and then press

ENTER.

The panel for brand name input appears.

6Use q/w/e/r to select a character, and then press

ENTER.

Repeat this step for the first three characters of the

brand name.

When you have entered the 3rd character, select

“Search” and press ENTER.

A list of brand names is retrieved.

7Use q/w to select a brand, and then press ENTER.

Go to step 8.

If you cannot find the brand name, use r to select

“Search DB”, and then press ENTER to access the

database on the network.

The AV receiver accesses and searches the database.

After searching, a list of the brand name appears.

Tip

• If you cannot access the database, a message “Cannot

connect to database.” will appear. Press ENTER to return

to the previous step.

• If the brand name is not found, use r to select “Not

Listed”, and then press ENTER.

8Use q/w to select “Search by model number (via

network)”, and then press ENTER.

The model number input panel appears.

When you do NOT have a network connection or if

you are not sure about the exact model, select

“Skip”, and then press ENTER.

If you select “Skip”, you will go to step 11.

9Enter the model in a similar manner as in the case

of the brand name (step 6).

Tip

• After entering the 3rd character, press ENTER to start

searching.

• You cannot enter a space character.

Use q/w to select the model, and then press

ENTER.

If the model is not found, use r to select “Not

Listed”, and then press ENTER.

After searching is completed, a message for remote

control code transfer will appear.

While pointing the remote controller at the AV

receiver’s transmitter, press ENTER.

Approx.

16 ft. (5 m)

Input sensor

Transmitter

15° off center

(Left/Right/Up/Down)

Transmitter

You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you

want to control.

Note

• Though the provided remote control codes are correct at the time

of printing, they are subject to change.

When you searched for the model, a message “Suc-

cessful” will appear. Now the transfer is successful!

Go to step 15.

When you did NOT search for the model, the fol-

lowing screen appears.

Push any key (except for arrow buttons and ENTER)

to see if the component responds.

Tip

• When category other than TV have been selected, the

content is different.

• Asterisks in [***/***] mean the order of the candidate

code and the total number of the codes for the brand.

If you can control component, press RECEIVER,

use q/w to select “Works”, and then press ENTER.

If you cannot control component, press

RECEIVER, use q/w to select “Doesn’t work

(Retry)” and press ENTER.

The next code appears. Repeat from step 11.

Press ENTER to transfer the determined code.

Press ENTER.

You’ll return to the category selection menu. Press

SETUP to end the remote mode setup.

Approx.

16 ft. (5 m)

15° off center

(Left/Right/Up/Down)

Input sensor

Transmitter

Entering Remote Control Codes

1Look up the appropriate remote control code in the

separate Remote Control Codes list.

The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD

player, TV, etc.).

2While holding down the REMOTE MODE to

which you want to assign a code, press and hold

down DISPLAY (about 3 seconds).

The REMOTE MODE button lights.

Note

• Remote control codes cannot be entered for RECEIVER

and ZONE.

• Only TV remote control codes can be entered for TV.

• Except for RECEIVER, TV and ZONE, remote control

codes from any category can be assigned to the REMOTE

MODE. However, these buttons also work as input selector

buttons (➔page 23), so choose a REMOTE MODE that

corresponds with the input to which you connect your

component. For example, if you connect your CD player to

the CD input, choose TV/CD when entering its remote

control code.

3Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter

the 5-digit remote control code.

REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.

If the remote control code is not entered successfully,

REMOTE MODE button will flash once slowly.

Onkyo components that are connected via u are

controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV

receiver, not the component. This allows you to control

components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.

Controlling Onkyo components without u

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:

`30627:

Onkyo DVD player without u

`71817:

Onkyo CD player without u

`32900/33100/33500:

Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player

`32901/33104/33504:

Onkyo HD DVD player

`70868:

Onkyo MD recorder without u

`71323:

Onkyo CD recorder without u

`82990:

Onkyo Dock without u

You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote

control code.

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

By pressing the REMOTE MODE that’s been

programmed with the remote control code for your

component, you can control your component as described

below.

For details on entering a remote control code for other

components, see “Entering Remote Control Codes”

(➔page 74).

Controlling a TV

TV is preprogrammed with the remote control code for

controlling a TV that supports the p*1 (limited to

some models). The TV must be able to receive remote

control commands via p and be connected to the

AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via

p doesn’t work very well, program your TV’s

remote control code into TV and use the TV remote mode

to control your TV.

Use the following remote control codes:

`11807/13100/13500:

TV with p

Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD

DVD Player or DVD Recorder

BD/DVD is preprogrammed with the remote control code

for controlling a component that supports the p*1

(limited to some models). The component must be able to

receive remote control commands via p and be

connected to the AV receiver via HDMI.

Use the following remote control codes:

`32910/33101/33501/31612:

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player with p

*1 The p supported by the AV receiver is the CEC

system control function of the HDMI standard.

Remote Control Codes for Onkyo

Components Connected via u

1Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with

an u cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).

See “Connecting Onkyo u Components” for details

(➔page 20).

2Enter the appropriate remote control code for

REMOTE MODE, referring to the previous

section.

`42157:

Onkyo cassette tape deck with u

`81993:

Onkyo Dock with u

3Press REMOTE MODE, point the remote

controller at the AV receiver, and operate the

component.

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons

1While holding down REMOTE MODE that you

want to reset, press and hold down HOME until

REMOTE MODE button lights (about 3 seconds).

2Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again.

REMOTE MODE button flashes twice, indicating

that the button has been reset.

Each of REMOTE MODE is preprogrammed with a

remote control code. When a button is reset, its

preprogrammed code is restored.

Note

• The learning command is also reset.

Resetting the Remote Controller

1While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down HOME until RECEIVER lights (about 3

seconds).

2Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER again.

RECEIVER flashes twice, indicating that the remote

controller has been reset.

Controlling Other Components

Note

• With some components, certain buttons may not work as

expected, and some may not work at all.

✔: Available buttons

*1 When you press 8SOURCE, the related component is turned

on (or off).

*2 The p function is not supported. The p

supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control

function of the HDMI standard.

*3 3 (Pause) functions as reverse playback.

*4 These buttons function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D

buttons.

Note

• See the “Controlling Your iPod/iPhone” about the operation of

iPod/iPhone (➔page 71).

Press the appropriate REMOTE

MODE first.

DVD player/DVD recorder

Blu-ray Disc player

HD DVD player

VCR/PVR

Satellite receiver

Cable receiver

CD player/CD recorder

MD recorder

Cassette tape deck

a8SOURCE*1 ✔✔✔✔✔

b8, INPUT,

TV VOL q/w

✔

cGUIDE ✔✔✔

TOP MENU ✔

dq/w/e/r,

ENTER

✔✔ ✔✔✔

eSETUP ✔✔ ✔✔✔

f1, 3, 2, 5,

4, 7, 6

✔*2 ✔✔✔✔

✔*3

gSEARCH ✔*2*4 ✔*2 ✔*4 ✔*4 ✔

REPEAT ✔*2*4 ✔✔*4 ✔*4 ✔

RANDOM ✔*2*4 ✔*2 ✔*4 ✔*4 ✔

MODE ✔*2*4 ✔*2 ✔*4 ✔*4 ✔

hNumber: 1 to 9, 0✔✔ ✔✔✔

Number: +10 ✔*2 ✔*2 ✔✔ ✔

iDISPLAY ✔✔ ✔✔✔

jMUTING ✔✔ ✔✔✔✔

kCH +/– ✔✔ ✔✔

DISC +/– ✔✔

lPREV CH ✔✔✔

MENU ✔

mRETURN ✔✔ ✔✔

nCLR ✔✔ ✔✔✔

Components

Buttons

The AV receiver’s remote controller can learn the

commands of other remote controllers. By transmitting,

for example, the Play command from your CD player’s

remote controller, the supplied remote controller can learn

it, and then reproduce the exact same command when its

1 is pressed in CD remote mode.

This is useful when you’ve entered the appropriate remote

control code (➔page 74) but some buttons don’t work

as expected.

Note

• The following buttons cannot learn new commands:

8RECEIVER, ALL OFF, MY MOVIE, MY TV, MY MUSIC,

REMOTE MODE, MODE, HOME.

• 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, and Pause are

preprogrammed with commands for controlling Onkyo CD

players, cassette decks, and DVD players. However, they can

learn new commands, and you can restore the preprogrammed

commands at any time by resetting the remote controller

(➔page 75).

• To overwrite a previously acquire command, repeat this

procedure.

• Depending on the remote controller that you are using, there may

be some buttons that won’t work as expected, or even some

remotes with which learning is impossible.

• Only commands from infrared remote controllers can be acquire.

• When the remote controller runs out of batteries, all commands

acquired will be lost and will have to be learned all over again.

Therefore, do not discard your other remote controllers.

■Deleting Acquired Commands

1. While holding down REMOTE MODE for the mode

from which you want to delete a command, press and

hold down TV until the REMOTE MODE button

lights (about 3 seconds).

2. Press REMOTE MODE or the button from which you

want to delete the commands.

The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.

When you press REMOTE MODE, all commands

learned in that mode will be deleted.

Learning Commands

1While holding down REMOTE MODE for the

mode in which you want to use the command, press

and hold down 8RECEIVER until the REMOTE

MODE button lights (about 3 seconds).

2On the supplied remote controller, press the

button to which you want to assign the new

command.

3Point the remote controllers at each other, within

about 4 inches (10 cm) apart, and then press and

hold the button whose command you want to

acquire until the REMOTE MODE button flashes.

If the command is learned successfully, the

REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.

4To learn more commands, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Press any REMOTE MODE when you’ve finished.

The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice.

8RECEIVER

REMOTE

MODE

POWER SLEEP DIMMER SUR

MODE

VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2

TAP E

DVD C D

C D DVD

TUNER

PHONO

INPUT SELECTOR

DISC

VOLUME

CH SEL

PRESET

ING

TEST

TONE

MULTI-CH

INPUT

GROUP

Within about

4 inches (10 cm)

Supplied remote

controller

You can program the remote controller’s ACTIVITIES to

perform a sequence of remote control actions.

Example:

To play a CD you typically need to perform the following

actions:

1. Press RECEIVER to select the Receiver remote

controller mode.

2. Press 8RECEIVER to turn on the AV receiver.

3. Press TV/CD to select the TV/CD input source.

4. Press 1 to start playback on the CD player.

You can program ACTIVITIES so that all four actions are

performed with just one button press.

Making Macros

Each ACTIVITIES can store one macro, and each macro

can contain up to 32 commands.

Note

•MODE cannot be operated during the macro-making process.

• Once you assign new macro commands, the previously

registered macro will no longer work. If you wish to retrieve it,

you will have to reassign the commands with the macro-making.

Running Macros

Deleting Macros

Note

• When Normal macros are deleted, ACTIVITIES are restored to

their default settings, namely the Easy macro commands

(➔page 43).

• When using Normal macros, Easy macros cannot be used, which

includes changing the source components.

Using Normal Macros

1While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC until

MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC lights (about

3 seconds).

2Press the buttons whose actions you want to

program into the macro in the order you want

them performed.

For the CD example above, you would press the

following buttons: 8RECEIVER, TV/CD, 1.

3When you’ve finished, press ACTIVITIES again.

ACTIVITIES button flashes twice.

If you enter 32 commands, the process will finish

automatically.

RECEIVER

MY MOVIE,

MY TV,

MY MUSIC

ALL OFF

1Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC.

The commands in the macro are transmitted in the

order in which they were programmed. Keep the

remote controller pointed at the AV receiver until all

of the commands have been transmitted.

Macros can be run at any time, regardless of the

current remote controller mode.

1While holding down HOME, press and hold down

ALL OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds).

2Press ALL OFF again.

ALL OFF flashes twice.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a

solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue

yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.

■Can’t turn on the AV receiver

■The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly

■When the power is restored after a power

interruption, “CHECK SP WIRE” appears on the

display

■There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet

If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the

AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn

it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press

8ON/STANDBY. “Clear” will appear on the display

and the AV receiver will enter standby mode.

Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your

radio presets and custom settings.

To reset the remote controller to its factory defaults,

while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down

HOME until RECEIVER button lights (about

3 seconds). Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER

again.

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is

connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is

connected to other video outputs, use the AV

receiver’s display when changing settings.

Power

Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged

into the wall outlet.

—

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait

five seconds or more, then plug it in again.

—

The AV receiver will automatically enter standby

mode when Auto Standby has been set and launches.

HOME

RECEIVER

The protection circuit has been activated. Remove

the power cord from the wall outlet immediately.

Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and

leave the AV receiver with its power cord

disconnected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the

power cord and set the volume to maximum. If the

AV receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum,

disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your

speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns

off when you set the volume to maximum,

disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo

dealer.

—

Audio

Make sure that the digital input source is selected

properly.

Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed

in all the way.

Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all

components are connected properly.

17-20

Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is

correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with

the metal part of each speaker terminal.

Make sure that the input source is properly selected. 23

Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. 13

Check the volume. The AV receiver is 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 to unmute

the AV receiver.

While a pair of headphones is connected to the

PHONES jack, no sound is output from the

speakers.

If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to

an HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output

settings, and be sure to select a supported audio

format.

—

Check the digital audio output setting on the

connected device. On some game consoles, such as

those that support DVD, the default setting is off.

—

With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an

audio output format from a menu.

—

If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must

connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.

—

Make sure that none of the connecting cables are

bent, twisted, or damaged.

—

Not all listening modes use all speakers. 35

Specify the speaker distances and adjust the

individual speaker levels.

Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not

still connected.

—

The input signal format is set to “PCM” or “DTS”.

Set it to “Off”.

■Only the front speakers produce sound

■Only the center speaker produces sound

■The surround speakers produce no sound

■The center speaker produces no sound

■The front high, front wide and surround back

speakers produce no sound

■The subwoofer produces no sound

■There’s no sound with a certain signal format

■Can’t select the Pure Audio listening mode

■Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback

■The speaker volume cannot be set as required

■Noise can be heard

■The Late Night function doesn’t work

■The analog multichannel input doesn’t work

■About DTS signals

When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,

only the front speakers and subwoofer produce

sound.

—

In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers

output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set

to “Left / Right”.

Check the Speaker Configuration. 48

If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro

Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM

radio station or mono TV program, the sound is

concentrated in the center speaker.

—

In the Mono listening mode, only the center speaker

output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set

to “Center”.

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 48

When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo or

Mono listening mode is selected, the surround

speakers produce no sound.

—

Depending on the source and current listening mode,

not much sound may be produced by the surround

speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.

—

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 48

When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected,

the center speaker produces no sound.

—

In the Mono listening mode, only the front speakers

output sound if the “Output Speaker” setting is set

to “Left / Right”.

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 48

Depending on the current listening mode, no sound

may be produced by the front high, front wide and

surround back speakers. Select another listening

mode.

Depending on the sound source, the sound produced

by the front high, front wide and surround back

speakers may be weak.

—

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 48

While the “Powered Zone 2” setting is set to “Yes”,

playback in the main room is reduced to 5.1-

channels and the front wide and surround back

speakers produce no sound.

When you play a source material that contains no

information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer

produces no sound.

—

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 48

Check the digital audio output setting on the

connected device. On some game consoles, such as

those that support DVD, the default setting is off.

—

With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an

audio output format from a menu.

—

Depending on the input signal, some listening modes

cannot be selected.

35–39

The Pure Audio listening mode cannot be selected

while Zone 2/3 is on.

—

If no surround back speakers, front wide and front

high speakers are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers

are being used, 6.1/7.1 playback is not possible.

—

Depending on the number of connected speakers, it

is not always possible to select all of the listening

modes.

35–39

Check to see if a maximum volume has been set. 59

If the volume level of each individual speaker has

been adjusted to high positive values, then the

maximum master volume possible may be reduced.

Note that the individual speaker volume levels are

set automatically after the Audyssey MultEQ®XT

Room Correction and Speaker Setup has been

performed.

31, 49

Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power

cords, speaker cables, and the like may degrade the

audio performance, so refrain from doing it.

—

An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try

repositioning your cables.

—

Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital,

Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD.

Check the multichannel input connections. —

Make sure that the multichannel input is selected. 57

Check the audio output settings on your source

component.

—

When DTS program material ends and the DTS

bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS

listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on.

This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast

forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If

you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because

the AV receiver does not switch formats

immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which

case you should stop your player for about three

seconds, and then resume playback.

—

With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to

playback DTS material properly even though your

player is connected to a digital input on the AV

receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream

has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate,

or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver

doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such

cases, you may hear noise.

—

■The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN

can’t be heard

■There’s no sound during Whole House Mode

■There’s no picture

■There’s no picture from a source connected to

an HDMI IN

■The on-screen menus don’t appear

■The on screen display does not appear

■Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is

noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light

■The remote controller doesn’t work

■Can’t control other components

Playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast

forward, or fast reverse function on your player may

produce a short audible noise. This is not a

malfunction.

—

Since it takes longer to identify the format of an

HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio

signals, audio output may not start immediately.

—

Make sure you’ve selected an analog audio input. 47

Video

Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed

in all the way.

Make sure that each video component is properly

connected.

17, 18

If your TV is connected to the HDMI output(s),

select “-----” in the “HDMI Input” setup to watch

composite video, S-Video and component video

sources.

If the video source is connected to a component

video input, you must assign that input to an input

selector, and your TV must be connected to either

the HDMI output(s) or COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT.

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If the video source is connected to a composite video

input, your TV must be connected to the HDMI

output(s) or the corresponding composite video

output.

If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,

you must assign that input to an input selector, and

your TV must be connected to the HDMI output(s).

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While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the

video circuitry is turned off and only video signals

input through HDMI IN can be output.

—

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which

the AV receiver is connected is selected.

—

If the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Both(Main)”

or “Both(Sub)” while your TV is connected to a

secondary HDMI output (not a primary HDMI

output), the picture may not appear. In this case,

change the setting to “Both”.

—

Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is

not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC

are not guaranteed.

When the resolution is set to any resolution not

supported by the TV, no video is output from the

HDMI outputs.

If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the

AV receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV

does not support the current video resolution and

you need to select another resolution on your DVD

player.

—

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which

the AV receiver is connected is selected.

—

When the AV receiver is not connected to a TV via

HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed.

—

Depending on the input signal, the on screen display

may not appear when the input signal from the

HDMI IN is output to a device connected to the

HDMI OUT MAIN.

Tuner

Relocate your antenna. —

Move the AV receiver away from your TV or

computer.

—

Listen to the station in mono. 28

When listening to an AM station, operating the

remote controller may cause noise.

—

Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference. —

Concrete walls weaken radio signals. —

If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor

antenna.

—

Remote Controller

Before operating this unit, be sure to press

RECEIVER.

—

Make sure that the batteries are installed with the

correct polarity.

Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of

batteries, or old and new batteries.

Make sure that the remote controller is not too far

away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no

obstruction between the remote controller and the

AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to

direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.

Relocate if necessary.

—

If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet

with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may

not work reliably when the doors are closed.

—

Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote

controller mode.

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When using the remote controller to control other

manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may

not work as expected.

—

Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control

code.

Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV

receiver and remote controller.

If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u

cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.

Connecting only an u cable won’t be enough.

Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote

controller mode.

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■Can’t learn commands from another remote

controller

■There’s no sound

■There’s no video

■The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t

control my iPod/iPhone

■The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your

iPod/iPhone as the input source

■iPod/iPhone doesn’t work properly

■Can’t record

■There’s no sound

■The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound

■Can’t access the server or Internet radio

For a proper operation of the remote controller as a

cassette tape deck is connected to the TV/CD IN

jack, or as an RI Dock is connected to the TV/CD

IN, VCR/DVR IN or GAME IN jacks, you must set

the input display accordingly.

If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the

appropriate remote control code.

To control another manufacturer’s component, point

the remote controller at that component.

If none of the codes work, use the Learning function

to learn the commands of the other component’s

remote controller.

To control an Onkyo component that’s connected

via u, point the remote controller at the AV

receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote

control code first.

To control an Onkyo component that’s not

connected via u, point the remote controller at the

component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote

control code first.

The entered remote control code may not be correct.

If more than one code is listed, try each one.

—

When learning commands, make sure that the

transmitting 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.

—

UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone

Make sure your iPod/iPhone is actually playing. —

Make sure your iPod/iPhone is properly inserted in

the Dock.

—

Make sure the UP-A1 Dock is connected to the

UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver.

—

Make sure the AV receiver is turned on, the correct

input source is selected, and the volume is turned up.

—

Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way. —

Try resetting your iPod/iPhone. —

Make sure that your iPod/iPhone model’s TV OUT

setting is set to On.

—

Make sure the correct input is selected on your TV

or the AV receiver.

—

Some versions of the iPod/iPhone do not output

video.

—

Make sure your iPod/iPhone is properly inserted in

the Dock. If your iPod/iPhone is in a case, it may not

connect properly to the Dock. Always remove your

iPod/iPhone from the case before inserting it into the

Dock.

—

The iPod/iPhone cannot be operated while it’s

displaying the Apple logo.

—

Make sure you’ve selected the right remote mode. 23

When you use the AV receiver’s remote controller,

point it toward your AV receiver.

—

When connecting the UP-A1 Dock to the radio tuner

UP-HT1 (North American models)/UP-DT1

(European, Australian and Asian models) with

AUTO selected with the tuner’s Mode Selector

switch, you can switch the input source between the

UP-A1 Dock and the tuner, by pressing PORT

repeatedly on the front panel.

—

If you still can’t control your iPod/iPhone, start

playback by pressing your iPod/iPhone model’s Play

button. Remote operation should then be possible.

—

Try resetting your iPod/iPhone. —

Depending on your iPod/iPhone, some buttons may

not work as expected.

—

Always pause iPod/iPhone playback before selecting

a different input source. If playback is not paused,

the Direct Change function may select your

iPod/iPhone as the input source by mistake during

the transition between tracks.

—

Try reconnecting your iPod/iPhone. —

Recording

On your recorder, make sure the correct input is

selected.

—

To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV

receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs

with the same name (VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR

OUT).

—

When the Pure Audio listening mode is selected,

recording is not possible because no video signals

are output. Select another listening mode.

—

Zone 2/3

Only components connected to analog inputs can be

played in Zone 2/3.

—

Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers

Type(Front)” is set to “Bi-Amp”.

To use the Zone 2 speakers, you must set the “Pow-

ered Zone 2” setting to “Yes ”.

Music Server and Internet Radio

Check the network connection between the AV

receiver and your router or switch.

—

Make sure that your modem and router are properly

connected, and make sure they are both turned on.

—

Make sure the server is up and running and

compatible with the AV receiver.

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■Playback stops while listening to music files on

the server

■Can’t connect to the AV receiver from a Web

browser

■Can’t access the music files on a USB device

■Standby power consumption

■The sound changes when I connect my

headphones

■The speaker distance cannot be set as required

■The display doesn’t work

■How do I change the language of a multiplex

source

■The u functions don’t work

■The functions System On/Auto Power On and

Direct Change don’t work for components

connected via u

■When performing “Automatic Speaker Setup”,

the measurement fails showing the message

“Ambient noise is too high.”

■The following settings can be made for the

S-Video and composite video inputs

You must use the buttons on the unit to make these

settings.

On the AV receiver, press the input selector for the

input source that you want to set and the SETUP button

simultaneously. While holding down the input selector

button, press SETUP until “Video ATT:On” appears

on the display. Then, release both buttons. To reactivate

the setting, repeat the above process so that “Video

ATT:Off” appears on the display, and release the

buttons.

•Video Attenuation

This setting can be made for the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR,

CBL/SAT, GAME or AUX input.

If you have a game console connected to the composite

video input, and the picture isn’t very clear, you can

attenuate the gain.

Video ATT:Off: (default).

Video ATT:On: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.

Check the “Network” settings. 62

Make sure your server is compatible with the AV

receiver.

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If you download or copy large files on your

computer, playback may be interrupted. Try closing

any unused programs, use a more powerful

computer, or use a dedicated server.

—

If the server is serving large music files to several

networked devices simultaneously, the network may

become overloaded and playback may be

interrupted. Reduce the number of playback devices

on the network, upgrade your network, or use a

switch instead of a hub.

—

If you’re using DHCP, your router may not always

allocate the same IP address to the AV receiver, so if

you find that you can’t connect to a server or Internet

radio station, recheck the AV receiver’s IP address

on the “Network” screen.

Check the “Network” settings. 62

USB Device Playback

Make sure the USB device is plugged in properly. —

The AV receiver supports USB devices that support

the USB mass storage device class. However,

playback may not be possible with some USB

devices even if they conform to the USB mass

storage device class.

—

USB memory devices with security functions cannot

be played.

—

Others

In the following cases, the power consumption in

standby mode may reach up to a maximum of 75 W:

– You are using the Universal Port jack.

–“Network Control” is set to “Enable” in the

“Network” setting.

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.

(Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver

will enter standby mode as usual.)

–The “HDMI Through” setting is set to other than

“Off”.

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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.

—

In some cases, corrected values suitable for home

theater use may be set automatically.

—

The display is turned off when the Pure Audio

listening mode is selected.

—

Use the “Multiplex” setting on the “Audio Adjust”

menu to select “Main” or “Sub”.

To use u, you must make an u connection and

an analog audio connection (RCA) between the

component and AV receiver, even if they are

connected digitally.

While Zone 2/3 is turned on, the u functions don’t

work.

—

While Zone 2/3 is turned on, the u functions don’t

work.

This can be caused by a malfunction in your speaker

unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds.

—

■If the picture on your TV/monitor connected to

the HDMI output(s) is unstable, try switching

the DeepColor function off

To turn off the DeepColor function, simultaneously

press the CBL/SAT and 8ON/STANDBY buttons on

the AV receiver. While holding down CBL/SAT, press

8ON/STANDBY until “Off” appears on the display.

Then, release both buttons. To reactivate the DeepColor

function, repeat the above process until “On” appears

on the display and release the buttons.

The AV receiver can upconvert component video, S-

Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV

connected to the HDMI output(s). However, if the picture

quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the

picture worse or disappear altogether.

In this case, try the following:

The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal

processing and control functions. In very rare situations,

severe interference, noise from an external source, or

static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely

event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the

wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it

back in.

Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD

rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by

the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important

data, make sure that the material will be recorded

correctly.

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, set the AV receiver to standby.

Important Note Regarding Video Playback

1If the video source is connected to a component

video input, connect your TV to the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT.

If the video source is connected to an S-Video input,

connect your TV to a MONITOR OUT S.

If the video source is connected to a composite video

input, connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT V.

2On the main menu, select “Input/Output Assign”

and then “Component Video Input” (➔page 46).

If the video source is connected to COMPONENT

VIDEO IN 1, select the relevant input selector, and

assign it to “IN1”.

If the video source is connected to COMPONENT

VIDEO IN 2, select the relevant input selector, and

assign it to “IN2”.

If the video source is connected to an S-Video input

or composite video input, select the relevant input

selector, and assign it to “-----”.

Firmware Update

To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can

choose from the following two methods: update via

network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that

best suits your environment. Before proceeding with the

update, please read the corresponding explanations

carefully.

■Update via network

You need a wired Internet connection to update the

firmware.

■Update via USB storage (➔page 86)

Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB

flash memory stick. You need at least 32 MB of

available space to update the firmware.

Note

• Check the network connection before updating.

• Do not touch the any cable or device connected to the AV

receiver during the update process.

• Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it

is being updated.

• Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while it is being

updated.

• The storage media in the USB card reader may not work.

• If the USB device is partitioned, each section will be treated as

an independent device.

• If the USB device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver may

take a while to read it.

• Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes

the ability to power them.

• Onkyo takes no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage

of data resulting from the use of a USB device with the AV

receiver. Onkyo recommends that you back up your important

music files beforehand.

• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port, Onkyo

recommends that you use its AC adapter to power it.

• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not

supported. Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub.

• USB devices with security functions are not supported.

The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using

network connection on the rear panel.

Note

• Make sure your AV receiver and TV are turned on and an

Ethernet cable is connected to the rear panel of the AV receiver.

• Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver while it is being

updated.

• Never plug or unplug an HDMI or Ethernet cable during the

update process.

• Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it

is being updated.

• Never unplug the power cord during the update process.

• It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the firmware update.

• The AV receiver will retain all your settings after the update is

finished.

Before you start

•Set the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting to “Off”

(➔page 60).

• Turn off the controller device connected via RS232C and

via Ethernet network.

• Turn off Zone 2 and Zone 3.

• Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio,

iPod/iPhone, USB or servers, etc.

Update procedure

Limitation of liability

The program and accompanying online documentation

are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Onkyo

will not be liable and you will have no remedy for

damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever

concerning your use of the program or the

accompanying online documentation, regardless of

legal theory, and whether arising in tort or contract. In

no event will Onkyo be liable to you or any third party

for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential

damages of any kind, including, but not limited to,

compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of

the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or

for any other reason whatsoever.

See the Onkyo web site for latest information.

Updating the Firmware via Network

1Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP on the

remote controller.

The Setup menu will be displayed on the TV screen.

The procedures thereafter can also be performed on

the AV receiver by using its SETUP, arrow and

ENTER buttons.

2Select “Hardware Setup” and press ENTER.

3Select “Firmware Update” and press ENTER.

Note that the “Firmware Update” option will be

grayed out for a short while after the AV receiver is

turned on. Please wait until it becomes operable.

4Select “via NET” and press ENTER.

5Select “Update” and press ENTER.

The update process will begin.

During the update process, the on-screen display

may disappear depending on the updated program.

When this occurs, you can still view the update

progress on the front display of the AV receiver. The

on-screen display will reappear after the update is

complete, and upon turning the AV receiver off and

on again.

6The message “Completed!” appears on the front

display of the AV receiver, indicating that the

update has been completed.

Troubleshooting

Case 1:

If “No Update” is displayed on the front display of the

AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been

updated. You do not need to do anything further.

Case 2:

If an error occurs, “Error!! *-** No media” is displayed

on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-numeric

characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.)

Refer to the following table and take appropriate action.

■Errors during an update via network

Case 3:

If an error occurs during the update process, disconnect

then reconnect the AC power cord and try again.

Case 4:

If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input

sources, turn off and on the AV receiver. Then retry the

update.

Case 5:

If you do not have an Internet connection, please contact

Onkyo Support (➔page 87).

The AV receiver allows you to update the firmware using

a USB device.

Note

• Never unplug or turn off the AV receiver during the update

process.

• Never plug or unplug an HDMI cable or a USB device during the

update process.

• Never unplug the USB storage device containing the firmware

file or the AC power cord during the update process.

• Do not attempt to access the AV receiver from your PC while it

is being updated.

• It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the firmware update.

• The AV receiver will retain all your settings after the update is

finished.

Before you start

• Set the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting to “Off”

(➔page 60).

• Turn off the controller device connected via RS232C and

via Ethernet network.

• Turn off Zone 2 and Zone 3.

• Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio,

iPod/iPhone, USB or servers, etc.

• If there is any data in the USB device, remove it first.

Update procedure

7Using 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel, turn

off and on the AV receiver.

Do not use 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware

installed on your Onkyo AV receiver.

Error Code Description

*-10, *-20 The Ethernet cable was not detected.

Reconnect the cable properly.

*-11, *-13, *-21,

*-28

Internet connection error.

Check the following items:

• Make sure the IP address, subnet mask,

gateway address, and DNS server are

configured properly.

• Make sure the router is turned on.

• Make sure the AV receiver and the router are

connected with an Ethernet cable.

• Make sure your router is configured properly.

See the instruction manual of the router.

• If your network allows only one client

connection and there is any other device

already connected, the AV receiver will not

be able to access the network. Consult your

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• If your modem does not function as a router,

you will need a router. Depending on your

network, you may need to configure the

proxy server if necessary. See the document

provided by your ISP. If you are still unable

to access the Internet, the DNS or proxy

server may be temporarily down. Contact

your ISP.

Others Retry the update procedure from the

beginning. If the error persists, please contact

Onkyo Support (➔page 87) and provide the

error code.

Updating the Firmware via USB

1Connect a USB device to your PC. If there is any

data in the USB device, remove it first.

2Download the firmware file from the Onkyo web

site. The file name is as follows:

ONKAVR****_************.zip

Unzip the downloaded file. The following three

files are created:

ONKAVR****_************.of1

ONKAVR****_************.of2

ONKAVR****_************.of3

3Copy the extracted files to the USB device. Be

careful not to copy the zip file.

4Remove the USB device from your PC and

connect it to the USB port on the AV receiver.

When the AV receiver has two USB ports, you can

use either one.

5Make sure the AV receiver and TV are turned on.

If the AV receiver is in standby mode, press

8ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver to light up the

front display.

6Select the USB input source.

“Now Initializing” is displayed on the front display

and then the name of the USB device is displayed. It

takes 20 to 30 seconds to recognize the USB device.

Troubleshooting

Case 1:

If “No Update” is displayed on the front display of the

AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been

updated. You do not need to do anything further.

Case 2:

If an error occurs, “Error!! *-** No media” is displayed

on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-numeric

characters on the front display are denoted by asterisks.)

Refer to the following table and take appropriate action.

■Errors during an update via USB

Case 3:

If an error occurs during the update, disconnect then

reconnect the AC power cord and try again.

Case 4:

If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input

sources, turn off and on the AV receiver. Then retry the

update.

7Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP on the

remote controller.

The setup menu will be displayed on the TV screen.

The procedures thereafter can also be performed on

the AV receiver by using its SETUP, arrow and

ENTER buttons.

8Select “Hardware Setup” and press ENTER.

9Select “Firmware Update” and press ENTER.

Select “via USB” and press ENTER.

Select “Update” and press ENTER.

The update process will begin.

During the update process, the on-screen display

may disappear depending on the updated program.

When this occurs, you can still view the update

progress on the front display of the AV receiver. The

on-screen display will reappear after the update is

complete, and upon turning the AV receiver off and

on again.

Do not turn off the AV receiver and do not remove

the USB device during the update process.

The message “Completed!” appears on the front

display of the AV receiver, indicating that the

update has been completed.

Using 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel, turn

off the AV receiver and then remove the USB

device.

Do not use 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

Congratulations! You now have the latest firmware

installed on your Onkyo AV receiver.

Error Code Description

*-10, *-20 The USB device was not detected. Make sure

the USB flash memory or USB cable is

properly connected to the USB port. If the

USB storage device has its own power supply,

use it to power the USB device.

*-14 The firmware file was not found in the root

folder of the USB device, or the firmware file

is for another model. Retry and download the

file on the support page of the web site,

following the on-site instructions. If the error

persists, please contact Onkyo Support and

provide the error code.

Others Retry the update procedure from the

beginning. If the error persists, please contact

Onkyo Support and provide the error code.

ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION

2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN

The Americas

ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION

18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.

Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600

Fax: 201-785-2650

Hours: M-F 9am-8pm/Sat-Sun 10am-4pm ET

<http://www.us.onkyo.com/>

Europe

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY

Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555

<http://www.eu.onkyo.com/>

China, Hong Kong

ONKYO CHINA LIMITED

Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road,

Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong

Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039

<http://www.onkyochina.com/>

Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa

Please contact an ONKYO distributor referring to Onkyo SUPPORT

site.

<http://www.intl.onkyo.com/support/local_support/index.html>

Connection Tips and Video Signal Path

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format

you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide.

Video components can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video,

S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB), component video or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

Tip

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component

video input passing through to component video output).

■“Monitor Out” set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”

Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown,

with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and

component video sources all being upconverted for the

HDMI output. Use these settings if you connect either the

HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB of the AV receiver

to your TV.

The composite video, S-Video and component video outputs

pass through their respective input signals as they are.

■“Monitor Out” set to “Both”, “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)”

Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown,

with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and

component video sources all being upconverted for both

HDMI outputs. Use these settings if you connect both the

HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB of the AV

receiver to your TV.

The composite video, S-Video and component video outputs

pass through their respective input signals as they are.

`Both: Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs

at the resolution supported by both TVs. You cannot

select “Resolution” setting.

`Both(Main): Video signals are output from both HDMI

outputs but HDMI OUT MAIN takes priority; depending

on the resolution, video signals may not be output from

HDMI OUT SUB.

`Both(Sub): Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT SUB takes priority; depending on the

resolution, video signals may not be output from HDMI OUT MAIN.

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to

other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

Video Connection Formats

MONITOR OUT

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

Video Signal Flow Chart

Composite S-Video Component HDMI

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

MONITOR OUT

AV receiver

Composite

Composite S-Video Component

Video Signal Flow Chart

HDMI

TV, projector, etc

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

S-Video Component

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

Audio components can be connected by using any of the

following audio connection formats: analog, analog

multichannel, optical, coaxial or HDMI.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the

AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog

line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals

connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output

by the analog VCR/DVR OUT.

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will

be selected automatically in the following order of priority:

HDMI, digital, analog.

Audio Connection Formats

OUT

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

HDMICoaxial Analog

Audio Signal Flow Chart

HDMI Analog

Optical

*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting (➔page 61).

*2 This is possible when “Audio Return Channel” is set to

“Auto” (➔page 61), the TV/CD input selector is selected,

and your TV is ARC capable.

*3 Only the front L/R channels are output.

Multichannel

The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver.

NTSC/PAL

✔: Output

*1 Available resolutions: [640 × 480 60 Hz], [800 × 600 60 Hz], [1024 × 768 60 Hz], [1280 × 1024 60 Hz]

*2 Available resolutions: [3840 × 2160 24/25/30 Hz]

*The on-screen menus and superimposed menus are displayed via HDMI OUT MAIN.

Video Resolution Chart

HDMI

4K*2 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i

HDMI 1080p ✔✔✔

1080i ✔✔✔✔✔

720p ✔✔✔✔✔

480p/576p ✔✔✔✔✔✔

480i/576i ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

Component 1080p ✔✔✔

1080i ✔✔✔✔✔

720p ✔✔✔✔✔

480p/576p ✔✔✔✔✔✔

480i/576i ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

S-Video

Composite

480i/576i ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

PC IN (Analog RGB)*1 ✔✔✔✔✔✔

Component S-Video

Composite

1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i 480i/576i

HDMI 1080p

1080i

720p

480p/576p

480i/576i

Component 1080p ✔

1080i ✔

720p ✔

480p/576p ✔

480i/576i ✔

S-Video

Composite

480i/576i ✔

PC IN (Analog RGB)*1

Output

Input

Output

Input

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo

components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over

HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however,

operation with components other than p-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.

The following components are p-compatible (as

of January 2011).

■TV

• Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible TV

•Sharp TV

■Players/Recorders

• Onkyo and Integra p-compatible players

• Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible players and

recorders (only when used together with Toshiba

REGZA-LINK compatible TV)

• Sharp players and recorders (only when used together

with Sharp TV)

*Models other than those mentioned above may have some

interoperability if compatible with CEC, which is part of the

HDMI Standard, but operation cannot be guaranteed.

Note

• For proper linked operations, do not connect more p-

compatible components than the quantities specified below, to

the HDMI input terminal.

– Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to three.

– Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders/Digital Video Recorders: up to

three.

– Cable/Satellite Set-top boxes: up to four.

• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver/AV

amplifier via HDMI.

• Proper linked operations are not guaranteed when more

p-compatible components than the above-mentioned

quantities are connected.

■For p-compatible TV

The following linked operations are enabled by

connecting the AV receiver to an p-compatible

TV.

• The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the

power of the TV is turned to standby.

• You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either

output the audio from the speakers connected to the AV

receiver, or from the speakers of the TV.

• It is possible to output the video/audio coming from the

antenna or from the input jack of the TV from the

speakers connected to the AV receiver. (A connection

such as optical digital cable or similar is required above

the HDMI cable.)

• Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote

controller of the TV.

• Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the

AV receiver can be performed from the remote

controller of the TV.

■For p-compatible players/recorders

The following linked operations are enabled by

connecting the AV receiver to an p-compatible

player/recorder.

• When the playback is started on the player/recorder,

input of the AV receiver will switch to the HDMI input

of the player/recorder that is playing back.

• Operation of the player/recorder is possible using the

remote controller supplied with the AV receiver.

*Depending on the model used, not all operations may be

available.

About p-compatible components Operations that can be performed with

p connection

■How to connect and setup

1Confirm the connecting and setting.

1. Connect the HDMI OUT MAIN jack to the

HDMI input jack of the TV.

2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the

OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an

optical digital cable.

Note

• When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with

an ARC capable TV, this connection is not necessary

(➔page 61).

3. Connect the HDMI output of the Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player/recorder to the HDMI IN 1 jack

of the AV receiver.

Note

• It is necessary to assign the HDMI input when connecting

the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder to other jacks

(➔page 46). Do not assign the components connected to

the HDMI IN to the TV/CD input at this time. Appropriate

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation can not be

guaranteed.

2Change each item in the “HDMI” menu according

to the following settings:

•HDMI Control(RIHD): On

•Audio Return Channel (ARC): Auto

See details of each setting (➔pages 60, 61).

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

DIGITAL AUDIO

connection

(OPTICAL)

HDMI

connection

HDMI

connection

3Confirm the settings.

1. Turn on the power for all connected components.

2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that

the power of the connected components is turned

off automatically with the link operation.

3. Turn on the power of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player/recorder.

4. Start playback on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player/recorder, and verify the following.

• The AV receiver automatically turns on, and

selects the input to which the Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player/recorder is connected.

• The TV automatically turns on, and selects the

input to which the AV receiver is connected.

5. Following the operating instructions of the TV,

select “Use the TV speakers” from the menu

screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is

output from the speakers of the TV, and not from

the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

6. Select “Use the speakers connected from the AV

receiver” from the menu screen of the TV, and

confirm that the audio is output from the speakers

connected to the AV receiver, and not from the

TV speakers.

Note

• Perform the above operations when you use the AV

receiver for the first time, when the settings of each

component are changed, when the main power of each

component is turned off, when the power cable is

disconnected from the power supply, or when there has

been a power outage.

4Operate with the remote controller.

For buttons that can be operated (➔page 75).

Note

• Audio from DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD may not

output from the TV speakers. You will be able to output the

audio from the TV speakers by setting the audio output of

the DVD player to 2ch PCM. (It may not be possible

depending on the player models.)

• Even if you set to output audio on the TV speakers, audio

will be output from the speakers connected to the AV

receiver when you adjust the volume or switch the input on

the AV receiver. To output audio from the TV speakers, re-

do the operations on the TV.

• In case of an p connection with u and u audio

control compatible components, do not connect the RI

cable at the same time.

• On the TV, when you select anything other than the HDMI

jack to which the AV receiver is connected, the input on the

AV receiver will be switched to “TV/CD”.

• The AV receiver will automatically power on in

conjunction when it determines it to be necessary. Even if

the AV receiver is connected to an p compatible

TV or player/recorder, it will not power on if it is not

necessary. It may not power on in conjunction when the TV

is set to output audio from the TV.

• Linked functions with the AV receiver may not work

depending on the component model connected. In such

cases, operate the AV receiver directly.

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, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video

components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With

HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM,

multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays with

a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays,

resulting in no picture.)

The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible components can

display the picture.

• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)

• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)

• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD

Master Audio)

Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digital

video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 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.

Note

• 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.

• 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.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following:

Audio Return Channel, 3D, x.v.Color, DeepColor, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multichannel PCM.

Supported Audio Formats

About Copyright Protection

Network/USB Features

The following diagram shows how you can connect the

AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s

connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port

100Base-TX switch built-in.

■Ethernet Network

For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet

network is recommended. Although it’s possible to play

music on a computer that’s connected to the network

wirelessly, playback may be unreliable, so it is

recommended to use wired connections.

■Ethernet Router

A router manages the network, data-routing and supplying

of IP addresses. Your router must support the following:

• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows

several networked computers to access the Internet

simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The AV

receiver needs Internet access for Internet radio.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP

supplies IP addresses to the network devices, allowing

them to configure themselves automatically.

• A router with a built-in 100Base-TX switch is

recommended.

Some routers have a built-in modem, and some ISPs

require you to use specific routers. Please consult your ISP

or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

■CAT5 Ethernet cable

Use a shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type) to

connect the AV receiver to your home network.

■Internet Access (for Internet radio)

To receive Internet radio, your Ethernet network must

have Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection

(e.g., 56K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory

results, so a broadband connection is strongly

recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc).

Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re

unsure.

Note

• To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your broadband

Internet connection must be working and able to access the Web.

Consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet

connection.

• The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network settings

automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually,

see “Network” (➔page 62).

• The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have

a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a PPPoE-

compatible router.

• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy server

to use Internet radio. If your computer is configured to use a

proxy server, use the same settings for the AV receiver

(➔page 62).

Connecting to the Network

WAN

LAN

Modem

Router

Computer or media server

Internet radio

Network Requirements

■Server playback

The AV receiver can play digital music files stored on a

computer or media server and supports the following

technologies:

• Windows Media Player 11

• Windows Media Player 12

• Windows Media Connect 2.0

• DLNA-certified media server

If the operating system of your computer is Windows

Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed.

Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP can be

downloaded for free from the Microsoft web site.

• The computer or media server must be on the same

network as the AV receiver.

• Each folder may contain up to 20000 music files, and

folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.

Note

• Depending on the media server, the AV receiver may not

recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files.

■Remote playback

• Windows Media Player 12

• DLNA-certified (within DLNA Interoperability

Guidelines version 1.5) media server or controller

device.

Setting varies depending on the device. Refer to your

device’s instruction manual for details.

If the operating system of your personal computer is

Windows 7, Windows Media Player 12 is already

installed. For more information, see the Microsoft web

site.

• USB mass storage device class (but not always

guaranteed).

• FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.

• If the storage device has been partitioned, each section

will be treated as an independent device.

• Each folder may contain up to 20,000 music files and

folders, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.

• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not

supported.

Note

• If the media you connect is not supported, the message “No

Storage” will appear on the display.

• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver’s USB

port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.

• The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the

USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB devices to

be connected to computers without the need for special drivers

or software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB

Mass Storage Class standard. Refer to your USB MP3 player’s

instruction manual for details.

• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played.

• Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or

damage to data stored on a USB device when that device is used

with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back up your

important music files beforehand.

• MP3 players containing music files that are managed with

special music software are not supported.

• Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes

the ability to power them.

• Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub. The USB

device must be connected directly to the AV receiver’s USB

port.

• If the USB device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver may

take a while to read it.

• USB devices with security functions cannot be played.

Server Requirements

Minimum system requirements for Windows Media

Player 11 on Windows XP

Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), Windows XP

Professional (SP2), Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

(SP2), Update Rollup 2 for Windows XP Media Center

Edition 2005 (KB900325), October 2006 Update Rollup

for Windows XP Media Center Edition (KB925766)

Processor: 233 MHz Intel Pentium II, Advanced

Micro Devices (AMD), etc.

Memory: 64 MB

Hard disk: 200 MB of free space

Drive: CD or DVD drive

Modem: 28.8 kbps

Sound card: 16-bit sound card

Monitor: Super VGA (800 x 600)

Video card: 64 MB VRAM, DirectX 9.0b

Software: Microsoft ActiveSync (only when

using a Windows Mobile-based

Pocket PC or smartphone)

Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or

Netscape 7.1

USB Device Requirements

For server playback and playback from a USB device, the

AV receiver supports the following music file formats.

Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However,

playback time may not be display correctly.

Note

• With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support the

following music file formats: FLAC and Ogg Vorbis.

• In the case of server playback, the below-mentioned file formats

may not be played depending on the server type.

■MP3 (.mp3 or .MP3)

• MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3

format with a sampling rate of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,

12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz and bitrates of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

Incompatible files cannot be played.

■WMA (.wma or .WMA)

WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio

compression technology developed by Microsoft

Corporation. Audio can be encoded in WMA format by

using Windows Media® Player.

• WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, bitrates

of between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and WMA DRM are

supported.

• WMA Pro/Voice formats are not supported.

■WMA Lossless (.wma or .WMA)

• Sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

are supported.

• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

■WAV (.wav or .WAV)

WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz,

88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are supported.

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

■AAC

(.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/

.3GP or .3G2)

AAC stands for MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio.

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz,

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz and bitrates of between 8 kbps and

320 kbps are supported.

■FLAC (.flac or .FLAC)

FLAC is a file format for lossless audio data compression.

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz,

88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are supported.

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

■Ogg Vorbis (.ogg or .OGG)

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and

bitrates of between 48 kbps and 500 kbps are supported.

Incompatible files cannot be played.

■LPCM (Linear PCM)

• Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz,

88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are supported.

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

*Only for playback via network.

The Digital Living Network Alliance is an international,

cross-industry collaboration. Members of DLNA develop

a concept of wired and wireless interoperable networks

where digital content such as photos, music, and videos

can be shared through consumer electronics, personal

computers, and mobile devices in and beyond the home.

The AV receiver complies with the DLNA

Interoperability Guidelines version 1.5.

Supported Audio File Formats

About DLNA

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Video Section

Tuner Section

General

■HDMI

■Video Inputs

■Video Outputs

■Audio Inputs

Rated Output Power

All channels: (North American)

135 watts minimum continuous power

per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels

driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a

maximum total harmonic distortion of

0.08% (FTC)

160 watts minimum continuous power

per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels

driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total

harmonic distortion of 0.1% (FTC)

145 watts minimum continuous power

per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels

driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total

harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC)

(Others)

7 ch × 180 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven

of 1 % (IEC)

Maximum Effective Output Power

(Asian)

7 ch × 230 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven

(JEITA)

Dynamic Power*

* IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power

300 W (3 Ω, Front)

250 W (4 Ω, Front)

150 W (8 Ω, Front)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)

0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)

Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Unbalance)

200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE)

2.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM)

Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

200 mV/470 Ω (PRE OUT)

Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance

4.6 V/470 Ω (PRE OUT)

Phono Overload 70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)

Frequency Response 5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)

Tone Control Characteristics

±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS)

±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB (LINE, IHF-A)

80 dB (PHONO MM, IHF-A)

Speaker Impedance 4 or 6 Ω - 16 Ω

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)

0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)

1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)

Component Video Frequency Response

5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB

FM Tuning Frequency Range

(North American)

87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz

(Others)

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS

AM Tuning Frequency Range

522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz

Preset Channel 40

Power Supply (North American)

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

(Others)

AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption (North American) 7.5 A

(Others) 710 W

No-sound Power Consumption

(North American) 95 W

(Others) 100 W

Stand-by Power Consumption

(North American)

0.2 W

(Others)

0.3 W

Dimensions (W × H × D)

435 mm × 198.5 mm × 435.5 mm

17-1/8" × 7-13/16" × 17-1/8"

Weight 18.3 kg (40.3 lbs.)

Input IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5, IN 6, IN 7,

AUX INPUT

Output OUT MAIN, OUT SUB

Video Resolution 1080p

Audio Format Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio,

DVD-Audio, DSD

Supported 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor,

x.v.Color, LipSync, CEC (RIHD)

Component IN 1, IN 2

S-Video BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME

Composite BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME,

AUX

Analog RGB PC IN

Component MONITOR OUT

S-Video MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT

Composite MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT

Digital Optical: 2 (Rear), 1(Front)

Coaxial: 3

Analog BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME,

PC, TV/CD, PHONO, AUX

Multichannel Inputs 7.1

■Audio Outputs

■Others

Specifications and features are subject to change

without notice.

Analog VCR/DVR, PRE OUT, ZONE2 PRE/LINE

OUT, ZONE3 PRE/LINE OUT

Analog Multichannel Pre Outputs

Subwoofer Pre Outputs

Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) + Front

Wide/ZONE2 (L, R) + Front High (L, R)

Phones 1 (6.3 ø)

Setup Mic 1

RS232 1

Universal Port 1

RI 1

USB 1 (Front)/1 (Rear)

Ethernet 1

IR Input 1

IR Output 1

12 V Trigger Out 2

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