Onkyo Tx Sr608 Owner S Manual

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Introduction
Connections
- Connecting the AV Receiver
Turning On & Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
- Advanced Setup
- Zone 2
Controlling iPod & Other Components
- Controlling iPod
- Controlling Other Components
Others

AV Receiver

TX-SR608

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.................................13

Turning On & Basic Operations

......22

Advanced Operations .................38

Controlling iPod & Other

Components............................58

Others...........................................66

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 speci-

fied by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When

a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/appara-

tus 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. Ser-

vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-

aged 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 fol-

lowing 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 fol-

lowing 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 volt-

age 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 ade-

quate 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

OUVRIR

AVIS

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

S3125A

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-ser-

viceable. 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, alco-

hol, 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 volt-

age 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.

Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode does

not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use

the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord

from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss

Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-

phones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure

Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not

be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the

like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never han-

dle 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 fre-

quency 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 turn-

ing 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 differ-

ent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-

PLIES 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 ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE

DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-

DANTE 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 qual-

ified 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 appa-

ratus 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 rat-

ing 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 out-

lets, 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 prod-

uct 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 leak-

age 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.

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 (➔20)

AM loop antenna (➔20)

Speaker cable labels (➔13)

Speaker setup microphone (➔26)

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

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

plied for this unit.)

Using the Remote Controller

Batteries (AA/R6)

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Contents

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

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

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

Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Home Theater...................................................... 12

Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 12

Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 13

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 13

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

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

Connecting External Components................................ 18

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

Connecting Antenna..................................................... 20

Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 21

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

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

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

Basic Operations............................................................ 23

Selecting the Language Used for

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

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

Displaying Source Information ..................................... 23

Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 23

Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 24

Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 24

Selecting Speaker Layout ............................................ 24

Using the Home Menu.................................................. 24

Changing the Input Display .......................................... 25

Using Headphones....................................................... 25

Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and

Speaker Setup ........................................................... 25

Listening to the Radio ................................................... 28

Using the Tuner............................................................ 28

Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 29

Using RDS (excluding North American models) .......... 29

Recording ....................................................................... 31

Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 32

Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 32

About Listening Modes................................................. 33

Advanced Setup ............................................................. 38

On-screen Setup Menus...............................................38

Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 38

Input/Output Assign ...................................................... 39

Speaker Setup..............................................................40

Audio Adjust ................................................................. 44

Source Setup................................................................45

Listening Mode Preset..................................................49

Miscellaneous ............................................................... 50

Hardware Setup............................................................ 50

Lock Setup....................................................................52

Using the Audio Settings .............................................. 52

Adjusting the Bass & Treble ......................................... 54

Zone 2.............................................................................. 55

Connecting Zone 2 .......................................................55

Setting the Powered Zone 2 ......................................... 56

Using Zone 2 ................................................................ 56

Controlling iPod .............................................................58

Connecting an Onkyo Dock..........................................58

Using the Onkyo Dock..................................................59

Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 60

Controlling Other Components.....................................62

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ......................62

Looking up for Remote Control Code ...........................62

Entering Remote Control Codes...................................63

Remote Control Codes for

Onkyo Components Connected via u..................... 63

Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ............................. 64

Resetting the Remote Controller .................................. 64

Controlling Other Components .....................................64

Troubleshooting .............................................................66

Specifications ................................................................. 71

About HDMI.....................................................................72

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 73

Video Resolution Chart.................................................. 75

Introduction

Connections

Turning On & Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

Controlling iPod & Other Components

Others

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it

on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press

ON/STANDBY (➔66).

Features

Amplifier

• 100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology

(5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Power Transformer

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Processing

• THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified

• HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with

Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement

• HDMI (Ver.1.4 with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep-

Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio,

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3,

Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz*3 – New Surround Format (front-

high)

• Audyssey DSX™*4 for New Surround Channels (front-

wide/front-high)

• Non-Scaling Configuration

•A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Direct Mode

• Pure Audio Mode (European, Australian and Asian

models)

• Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

Connections

• 6 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Front “Line in” Input for Portable audio player

• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod*/HD Radio™*7

tuner module (North American models)/DAB+ tuner

module (European, Australian and Asian models)

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*8

• Powered Zone 2

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

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

Miscellaneous

• 40 SIRIUS*9/FM/AM Presets (North American mod-

els)

• 40 FM/AM Presets (excluding North American mod-

els)

• Audyssey 2EQ®*4 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™*4 for Loudness Correction

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume™*4 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 200 ms)

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote

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

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 is a registered

trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-

HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D sym-

bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™.

U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ®,

Audyssey DSX™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of

Audyssey Laboratories.

*5 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.”

The HD Radio Ready logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiq-

uity Digital Corp.

To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo

UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).

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

amplifier is prohibited.

SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks

of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks

and logos are the property of their respective owners. All

rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes

and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner

required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service. All

programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to

copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manip-

ulate or otherwise make available any technology or software

incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS Satel-

lite Radio System. Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

*Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

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

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 guar-

antee 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 receiv-

ers 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

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.

aON/STANDBY button (➔22)

bSTANDBY indicator (➔22)

cHDMI THRU indicator (➔52)

dZONE 2 indicator (➔56)

eRemote control sensor (➔4)

fZONE 2, OFF, ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL

and TONE buttons (➔54, 56 to 57)

gDisplay (➔9)

hLISTENING MODE buttons (➔32)

iDIMMER button (North American and Taiwan

models) (➔23)

jMEMORY button (➔29)

kTUNING MODE button (➔28)

lDISPLAY button (➔23)

mSETUP button (➔38)

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

ENTER buttons

oRETURN button

pMASTER VOLUME control (➔23)

qPHONES jack (➔25)

rAUX INPUT HDMI jack (➔17)

sInput selector buttons (➔23)

tAUX INPUT LINE IN jack (➔18)

uAUX INPUT VIDEO jack (➔18)

vAUX INPUT AUDIO jacks (➔18)

wSETUP MIC jack (➔26)

xPURE AUDIO button and indicator (European,

Australian and Asian models) (➔32)

yRT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and

Asian models) (➔29)

Front Panel

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

aAudio input indicators

bListening mode and format indicators (➔32, 53)

cAudyssey indicators (➔25, 45)

dTuning indicators (➔28)

eRDS indicator (excluding North American models)

(➔29)

fSLEEP indicator (➔24)

gMUTING indicator (➔24)

hMessage area

Display

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North American and Taiwan models

European, Australian and Asian models

aDIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks

bCOMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks

cHDMI IN and OUT jacks

dPC IN jack

eFM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal

fMONITOR OUT V jack

gUNIVERSAL PORT jack

hSPEAKERS terminals

(CENTER, FRONT, SURR, SURR BACK OR

FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE)

iPower cord

ju REMOTE CONTROL jack

kSIRIUS antenna jack (North American models)

lComposite video and analog audio jacks

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

GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN)

mZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks

nSUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks

oFRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2

SPEAKERS terminals

Rear Panel

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See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection infor-

mation (➔13 to 21).

Remote Controller

*1 VIDEO functions as a short cut of HOME.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

aON/STANDBY button (➔22)

bREMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(➔23)

cSP LAYOUT button (➔24)

dArrow q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons

eSETUP button (➔38)

fLISTENING MODE buttons (➔32)

gDIMMER button (➔23)

hDISPLAY button (➔24)

iMUTING button (➔24)

jVOL q/w button (➔23)

kRETURN button

lHOME button (➔24)

mSLEEP button (➔24)

■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 (➔28)

cDISPLAY button

dCH +/– button (➔29)

eNumber buttons (➔28)

Controlling the AV Receiver

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 (➔63).

About Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your

own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital.

With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.

You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Enjoying Home Theater

aFront speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide

a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the

listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward

so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

bCenter speaker

This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements dis-

tinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dia-

log. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the

same height as the front speakers.

cSurround speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic

ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,

about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be

equidistant from the listener.

dSurround back speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix,

DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of

surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Posi-

tion them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear

level.

eFront high speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, and

Audyssey DSX™. They significantly enhance the spatial experience.

Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front speakers (prefera-

bly as high as possible) and at an angle slightly wider than the front speak-

ers.

fFront wide speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Audyssey DSX. They significantly

enhance the spatial experience. Position them well outside of the front

speakers. See also

http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dsx.html

about

optimum speaker placement for Audyssey DSX.

gSubwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency

Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your

subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room,

and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained

by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of

the wall, as shown.

Corner

position

1/3 of wall

position

Tip

• To find the best position for your subwoofer, while

playing a movie or some music with good bass,

experiment by placing your subwoofer at various

positions within the room, and choose the one that

provides the most satisfying results.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use

depending on the number of speakers that you have.

For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven

speakers and a powered subwoofer.

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

the SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE L

terminals.

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

used at the same time.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-

woofer 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. You can do this automati-

cally (➔26) or manually (➔40).

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all

red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are all black).

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:

•(North American and Taiwan models) You can con-

nect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16

ohms. 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 amp protection circuit may be acti-

vated.

•(European, Australian and Asian models) 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”

(➔40). 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 con-

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

damage the AV receiver.

Connecting Your Speakers

Number of channels2345677788999

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 White

Front right, Front high right, Front wide right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back left, Zone 2 left Brown

Surround back right, Zone 2 right Tan

• 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.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

Screw-type speaker terminals

Using 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.

Push-type speaker terminals

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

surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE L terminals.

Note

• The front wide speakers can also be connected to the FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals. When

doing so, set “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” in Speaker Setup to “Front Wide” (➔41).

• The front high or front wide speakers can also be connected to the SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE SPEAK-

ERS terminals. When doing so, set “Surr Back/Front High/Front Wide” in Speaker Setup to “Front High” or “Front Wide” (➔41).

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.

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

Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of

the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm)

Surround

back left

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

Surround

right

speaker

Front high

left speaker/

Front wide

left speaker

Front high

right speaker/

Front wide

right speaker

Center

speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

Front right

speaker

North American and Taiwan models

Front high

left speaker/

Front wide

left speaker

Front high

right speaker/

Front wide

right speaker

European, Australian and Asian models

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 should be positioned so that their arrows point

toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speak-

ers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward

each other, as shown.

a Front speakers

b Center speaker

c Surround speakers

d Surround back speakers

e Front high speakers

f Front wide speakers

g Subwoofers

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on

your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your sub-

woofer is unpowered and you’re using an external

amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

jack to an input on the amp.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with two

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively.

The same signal is output from each jack.

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK OR FRONT

HIGH OR FRONT WIDE L/R terminal posts can be

used with front speakers and surround back speakers

respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter

and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that sup-

port bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble per-

formance.

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

drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room.

• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con-

nect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals; the

SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT

WIDE L/R terminal posts connect to the front speak-

ers’ tweeter terminals.

• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections

shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must

set the “Speakers Type” setting to “Bi-Amp” to

enable bi-amping (➔41).

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 TV/screen

Dipole speakers Normal speakers

L E N T

LINE INPUT

NE P T

LINE INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Woofer (low)

Left

speaker

Tweeter (high)

Right

speaker

Connected image with 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 malfunc-

tions).

• 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 is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI con-

nection.

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/CB, PR/CR), providing the best pic-

ture quality (some TV manufacturers label their compo-

nent video sockets slightly differently).

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

See also:

• “Controlling Other Components” (➔62)

• “Controlling iPod” (➔58)

• “Listening to the Radio” (➔28)

3To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME

control.

4Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔32)

• “Audyssey” (➔45)

1Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELEC-

TOR.

2Start playback on the source component.

See also:

• “Controlling Other Components” (➔62)

• “Controlling iPod” (➔58)

• “Listening to the Radio” (➔28)

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

4Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔32)

• “Audyssey” (➔45)

Displaying Source Information

Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY repeat-

edly to cycle through the available information.

Setting the Display Brightness

Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeat-

edly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

nput source

volume*1

Signal format*2

or sampling fre-

quency

Input source &

listening mode*3

Input & output

resolution

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

Tip

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

• The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to

Standby.

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

off automatically after a specified period.

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 SLEEP while the sleep time is

being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

You can prioritize which speakers you want to use.

Note

•If the “Speakers Type” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔41), or

Powered Zone 2 is being used (➔56), this setting cannot be

selected.

• When the listening mode that doesn’t support front high, front

wide or surround back speakers is used, the setting cannot be

selected.

The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently

used menus without having to go through the long stan-

dard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and

view the current information.

Muting the AV Receiver

Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator

flashes on the display.

Using the Sleep Timer

Press 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 five seconds, then

the previous display reappears.

Selecting Speaker Layout

Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT

repeatedly.

`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 out-

put by priority.

Using the Home Menu

1Press RECEIVER followed by Home.

The following information will be superimposed on

the TV screen.

2Use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection.

`Audio*1

You can change the following settings: “Bass”,

“Treble”, “Subwoofer Level”, “Center

Level”, “Dynamic EQ”, “Dynamic Volume”,

“Late Night”, “Music Optimizer”, “Re-EQ”,

“Re-EQ(THX)”, and “Audio Selector”.

See also:

• “Audyssey” (➔45)

• “Using the Audio Settings” (➔52)

`Video*2

You can change the following settings: “Wide

Mode” and “Picture Mode”. The remote con-

troller’s VIDEO acts as a shortcut for this

menu.

See also:

• “Picture Adjust” (➔48)

`Info*3*4

You can view the information of the following

items: “Audio”, “Video”, and “Tuner”.

`Input*4*5

You can select the input source while viewing

the information as follows: the name of input

selectors, input assignments, and radio infor-

mation, 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.

`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.

BD/DVD

Audio

Video

Info

Input Sel

Listening Mode

Bass

Treble

Subwoofer Level

Center Level

Dynamic EQ

Dynamic Volume

0dB

•

Note

*1 If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian) or Direct

listening mode is selected, “Dynamic EQ” and

“Dynamic Volume” cannot be selected.

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

Mode” (➔48), pressing ENTER allows you to adjust the fol-

lowing items via the Home menu; “Brightness”, “Contrast”,

“Hue”, and “Saturation”. Press RETURN to return to the

original Home menu.

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

channels shown here output the sound.

*4 When you have entered a custom name in “Name Edit”

(➔47), the input source is displayed with that name. But

even if not, the component name may be displayed if the AV

receiver receives it via HDMI connection (➔17).

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

Option Dock will be displayed.

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.

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 (➔62).

Note

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your head-

phones.

• 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 (European, Australian and Asian models).

• Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio (European, Australian and

Asian models), and Mono listening modes can be used with

headphones.

With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ

automatically determines the number of speakers con-

nected, their size for purposes of bass management, opti-

mum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present),

and distances from the primary listening position.

Audyssey 2EQ 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 every-

one. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ allows you to also use

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, which maintains the proper

octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (➔45).

Before using this function, connect and position all of

your speakers.

If “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” (➔45), the “Equalizer”

setting will be set to “Audyssey” (➔42). On the other

hand, if it is set to “Off”, the “Dynamic Volume” setting

will be set to “Off” (➔46).

It takes about 15 minutes to complete Audyssey 2EQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup for three positions.

Total measurement time varies depending on the number

of speakers.

Changing the Input Display

1Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR so that “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 “MD”, “CDR”, “DOCK”

or “TAPE”.

For the TV/CD input selector, the input display

changes in this order:

For the GAME input selector, the setting changes in

this order:

For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting

changes in this order:

TV/CD → MD → CDR

DOCK

→

TAPE

→

GAME ↔ DOCK

VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK

Using Headphones

Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a stan-

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

jack.

Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and

Speaker Setup

Using Audyssey 2EQ®

To create a listening environment in your home theater

that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measure-

ments at up to three 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.

aFirst 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. 2EQ

uses the measurements from this position to calculate

speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum

crossover value for the subwoofer.

bSecond measurement position

The right side of the listening area.

cThird measurement position

The left side of the listening area.

The distances from position a to b and a to c must be

at least 1 meter.

Note

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

Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure-

ments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu-

orescent 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 which played through each

speaker as Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup

run.

• Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be

performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

: Listening area a to c: Listening position

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 Lis-

tening Position 1, and connect it to the SETUP

MIC jack.

The speaker setting menu appears.

Note

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

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

the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing set-

tings.

3When you’ve finished making the settings, press

ENTER.

If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must select

“Bi-Amp” in the “Speakers Type” setting (➔41).

For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front

Speakers” (➔15).

4Press ENTER.

Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup

starts.

Test tones are played through each speaker as

Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup

runs. This process takes a few minutes. Please

refrain from talking during measurements and do

not stand between speakers and the microphone.

Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone

during Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and

Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup.

5Place the setup microphone at the next position,

and then press ENTER.

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This

takes a few minutes.

6When prompted, repeat step 5.

Speaker setup

microphone

SETUP MIC jack

2EQ: Auto Setup

Speakers Type

Speaker Terminal Assign

Front High/Front Wide/Zone2

SurrBack/Front High/Front Wide

Normal

Front High

Surr Back

Note

• When Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup is

complete, the “Equalizer” will be set to “Audyssey” (➔42).

The Audyssey indicator will light (➔9).

• You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ 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 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

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

when Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.

• Changes to the room after Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and

Speaker Setup requires you run Audyssey 2EQ Room Correc-

tion and Speaker Setup again, as room EQ characteristics may

have changed.

Error Messages

While Audyssey 2EQ 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 2EQ 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 con-

nection.

•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 (➔13).

Changing the Speaker Settings Manually

You can manually make changes to the settings found dur-

ing Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

See also:

• “Speaker Configuration” (➔41)

• “Speaker Distance” (➔42)

• “Level Calibration” (➔42)

• “Equalizer Settings” (➔42)

Note

• Please note that THX recommends any THX main speakers be

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

Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please

make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz

(THX) crossover (➔40).

• 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 2EQ 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 2EQ Room

Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if the vol-

ume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues

may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If the sub-

woofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct.

Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.

7Use q/w to select an option, and then press

ENTER.

The options are:

`Save:

Save the calculated settings and exit

Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker

Setup.

`Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and

Speaker Setup.

Note

• You can view the calculated settings for the speaker con-

figuration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by using

e/r.

8Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

2EQ: Auto Setup

Subwoofer Yes

Front Full Band

Center 40Hz

Surround 100Hz

Front Wide None

Front High 100Hz

Surr Back 120Hz

Surr Back Ch 2ch

Save

Cancel

- - Review Speaker Configuration - -

Ambient noise is too high.

Retry

Cancel

2EQ: Auto Setup

Error message

Listening to the Radio

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

stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for

quick selection.

This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or

50/9kHz) steps.

Listening to the Radio

Tuning into Radio Stations

■Auto tuning mode

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.

■Manual tuning mode

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

Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be

impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to

manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

■Tuning into stations by frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-

ing the appropriate frequency.

This section describes the procedure using the but-

tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.

Using the Tuner

Press 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.

Band Frequency

FM STEREO

AUTO

TUNED

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.

1On the remote controller, press TUNER repeat-

edly 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 87.50 (FM), press 8, 7, 5, 0.

If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry

after 8 seconds.

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

FM/AM radio stations as presets.

Note

• You can name your radio presets for easy identification (➔47).

Its name is displayed instead of the band and frequency.

Selecting Presets

Tip

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

a preset directly.

Deleting Presets

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

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. Press-

ing 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

(➔30).

■TP (Traffic Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that

broadcast traffic information (➔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.

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text

information, the text can be displayed.

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

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.

Presetting FM/AM Stations

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

store as a preset.

See the previous section.

2Press MEMORY.

The preset number flashes.

3While the preset number is flashing (about 8 sec-

onds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1

through 40.

4Press MEMORY again to store the station or chan-

nel.

The station or channel is stored and the preset num-

ber stops flashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite FM/

AM radio stations.

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

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

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.

Using RDS (excluding North American

models)

RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are

available.

Press RT/PTY/TP once.

The RT information scrolls across the display.

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 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 (Traf-

fic 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

Var ied 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

Alarm test TEST

Alarm Alarm!

Recording

This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record

audio and video from different sources.

Connecting a Recording Component

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, con-

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

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

plied with your TV and VCR for details.

• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be

recorded only via composite video outputs. If your TV/VCR is

connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must

be connected to a composite video output.

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be

recorded.

• Copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/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, no image is pro-

vided because the power is turned off for the video circuit. If you

want to make recordings, select other listening mode. (Euro-

pean, Australian and Asian models)

AV Recording

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

deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g.,

VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT

jack.

Recording Separate AV Sources

Here you can record audio and video from completely

separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your

video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact

that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD) is selected,

the video input source remains unchanged.

In the following example, audio from the CD player con-

nected to the TV/CD IN and video from the camcorder

connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded

by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

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.

AUDIO

VIDEO

Cassette, CDR,

MD, etc.

VCR,

DVD recorder

3On the source component, start playback.

If you select another input source during recording,

that input source will be recorded.

1Prepare the camcorder and CD player for play-

back.

2Prepare the VCR for recording.

3Press AUX input selector.

4Press TV/CD input selector.

This selects the CD player as the audio source, but

leaves the camcorder as the video source.

5Start recording on the VCR and start playback on

the camcorder and CD player.

The video from the camcorder and the audio from

the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

Camcorder

VCRCD player

: Video signal

: Audio signal

Using the Listening Modes

See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔33).

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

(European, Australian and Asian models)

This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.

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

and video circuitry are turned off. The indicator lights

when this mode is selected. Pressing this button again

will select the previous listening mode.

Selecting Listening Modes

GAME

THX

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

Press RECEIVER first.

MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME

PURE AUDIO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME

(European, Australian and Asian models)

(North American and Taiwan models)

• 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” (➔23).

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Pure Audio (European, Australian and

Asian models), Mono, Direct, and Stereo.

• The listening modes cannot be used while you are listening to sound through your TV speakers coming from components

connected to the AV receiver (“TV Sp On” appears on the front panel).

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

ity 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

(➔41).

About Listening Modes

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 sub-

woofer 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.

LISTENING MODE

SP LAYOUT

a Front speakers

b Center speaker

c Surround speakers

d Surround back speakers

e Front high speakers

f Front wide speakers

g Subwoofers

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Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT repeatedly to

select the speakers you want to use; front high, front

wide, or surround back.

Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

Pure Audio*1 In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos-

sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As

the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN

can be output from HDMI OUT.)

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

processing. The “Sp Config” (presence of speakers), “Sp Distance” and

“A/V Sync” settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via HOME

is disabled. See “Advanced Setup” for more details (➔38).

Stereo Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. A

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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 chan-

nels of some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other sources contain-

ing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs.

Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. DXCN

Dolby Pro Logic IIx*3

Dolby Pro Logic II

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

back. 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 and 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.

N*4

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 dimen-

sion and provides an enveloping surround sound experience, perfect for

rotating and fly-by sound effects.

N*5

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

processing. “Sp Config” (presence of speakers), “Crossover”, “Sp Dis-

tance”, “A/V Sync” and much of the processing set via HOME are enabled.

See “Advanced Setup” for more details (➔38).

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Dolby Digital Plus*6 DXCN

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Dolby TrueHD DXCN

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DTS DXCN

Pu r e Aud i o

Di rect

Stereo

Mo n o

Multich

PL Mo v i e

PL Mu s i c

PL Game

PL xMo v i e

PL xMusic

PL xGame

PL zHe i gh t

Do l by EX

Dolby DEX

Dolby D

Do l by D+

TeHDru

DTS

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

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DTS-HD Master

Audio

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DTS Express S

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DSD*7 D XCN

DTS 96/24*8 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 fidel-

ity. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.

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DTS-ES Discrete*9 This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a dis-

crete 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*9 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.

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.

•Neo:6 Cinema

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

•Neo:6 Music

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

VHS, DVD).

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

playback.

Audyssey DSX*10 Audyssey DSX™ is a scalable system that adds new speakers to improve sur-

round 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 then 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.

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II and Audyssey DSX*10 modes can

be used.

The combination of Neo:6 Cinema/Music and Audyssey DSX*10 modes

can be used.

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

DTS–HD HR

DTS–HD MSTR

DTS E x p r e s s

DSD

DTS 96/24

ES Discrete

ES Ma t r i x

Neo : 6

Neo : 6Neo : 6C i nema

Neo : 6 Mu s i c

AudysseyDSX

PL Mo v DSX

PL Mu s DSX

PL Gam DSX

Neo : 6Neo : 6 CDSX

Neo : 6 MDSX

Listening Mode Description Input

Source

Speaker

Layout

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

movies are reproduced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the direc-

tor intended. THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial character-

istics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment.

They can be used with 2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Sur-

round 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 mas-

tered at significantly higher levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loud-

ness 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.

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx*3 and THX Cinema/Music/

Games modes can be used.

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height*4 and THX Cinema/

Music/Games modes can be used.

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

can be used.

• 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 out-

put.

• 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.

THX Cinema

THX Mu s i c

THX Game s

THX S2 Cin

THX S2 Mu s

THX S2 Gam

THX Su rrEX

Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Note

*1 (North American and Taiwan models) This listening mode is not available.

*2 When the input source contains the encoded front high or front wide channel, the corresponding speakers output the sound.

*3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.

*4 Surround back and front wide speakers are not supported.

*5 Front high and front wide speakers are not supported.

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

*7 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.

*8 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.

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

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

a.Center speaker is connected.

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

• Output can be switched between front high or front wide speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT [depending on the “Speaker Config-

uration” setting (➔41)].

*11 Output can be switched between front high, front wide or surround back speakers by pressing SP LAYOUT [depending on the

“Speaker Configuration” setting (➔41)].

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

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 rever-

beration of a large hall.

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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 Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.

Game-Action Use this mode when playing action game discs.

Game-Rock Use this mode when playing rock game discs.

Game-Sports Use this mode when playing sports game discs.

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

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

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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 ( Th eat er-

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.

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Orches t ra

Unp l ugged

Studio–Mix

TV Log i c

Game –RPG

Game – Ac t i o n

Game –Ro c k

Game – Sp o r t s

Al l Ch St

Fu l l Mono

T–D

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 nine catego-

ries 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, arrow buttons, and ENTER.

• During Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup,

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

in the Display.

On-screen Setup Menus

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

is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is con-

nected to the composite video MONITOR OUT or the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s

display when changing settings.

This manual describes the procedure using the

remote controller unless otherwise specified.

aInput/Output Assign

(➔39)

fMiscellaneous (➔50)

bSpeaker Setup (➔40)gHardware Setup

(➔50)

cAudio Adjust (➔44)hRemote Controller

Setup (➔62)

dSource Setup (➔45)iLock Setup (➔52)

eListening Mode Preset

(➔49)

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

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. Tuner

3. HDMI

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

8. Remote Controller Setup

1. Audyssey

2. IntelliVolume

3. A/V Sync

4. Name Edit

5. Picture Adjust

4. Source Setup

Lock

9. Lock Setup

1. BD/DVD

2. VCR/DVR

3. CBL/SAT

4. GAME

5. PC

6. AUX

7. TUNER

8. TV/CD

9. PORT

5. Listening Mode Preset

Common Procedures in Setup Menu

1Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.

The following menu appears.

Tip

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

ate external input is selected on your TV.

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

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

4Use q/w to select option and e/r to change the

setting.

Press SETUP to close the menu.

Press RETURN to return to the main menu.

RETURN

SETUP

RECEIVER

ENTER

q/w/e/r

Remote indicator

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

Explanatory Notes

Main Menu Input/Output Assign

Monitor Out

You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT

and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have

the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as neces-

sary to match the resolution supported by your TV.

■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 not supported by your

TV.

`480p (480p/576p):

Select this for 480p or 576p output and video con-

version as necessary.

`720p:

Select this for 720p output and video conversion as

necessary.

`1080i:

Select this for 1080i output and video conversion as

necessary.

`1080p:

Select this for 1080p output and video conversion as

necessary.

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 and component video

sources can be upconverted* to HDMI. See “Video Con-

nection Formats” for more information on video signal

flow and upconversion (➔21).

Here are the default assignments.

■BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

TV/CD, PORT

`HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, HDMI5:

Select a corresponding HDMI input that the video

component has been connected.

`-----:

Select this to output composite video and component

video sources from the HDMI OUT. The video sig-

nal from HDMI output is configured in “Component

Video Input” (➔40).

*1 If you connect your personal computer to PC IN, you must

assign “-----” to the “PC” input selector.

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

• Each HDMI input cannot be assigned to two input selec-

tors or more. When HDMI1 - HDMI5 have already

been assigned, you must set first any unused input selec-

tors to “-----” or you will be unable to assign HDMI1

- HDMI5 to input selector.

Note

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

here, the digital audio input for that input selector is automati-

cally set to the same HDMI IN (➔40, Digital Audio Input).

•TUNER selector cannot be assigned and is fixed at the “-----”

option.

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated

iPod) to UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input

to PORT selector.

• Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to

TV/CD selector when you set “TV Control” setting to “On”

(➔52). Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics

Control) operation will not be guaranteed.

Input/Output Assign

Subwoofer

Ye s :

No:

Main Menu Speaker Setup

a Menu selection

b Setting target

c Setting options (default setting underlined)

Select if a subwoofer is connected.

Select if no subwoofer is connected.

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD HDMI1

VCR/DVR HDMI2

CBL/SAT HDMI3

GAME HDMI4

PC HDMI5*1

AUX FRONT (Fixed)

TUNER ----- (Fixed)

TV/CD -----

PORT -----

OUT

Composite video,

component video

Composite video,

component video

HDMI

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, PORT

`IN1, IN2:

Select a corresponding component video input that

the video component has been connected.

`-----:

Select if you are using HDMI output, not component

video output, to output composite video and compo-

nent video sources.

Note

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated

iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any

input to PORT selector.

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 “OPT1” to the “TV/CD” input selector.

Here are the default assignments.

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

TV/CD, PORT

`COAX1, COAX2, OPT1, OPT2:

Select a corresponding digital audio input that 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” (➔39), this input assignment is automatically set to the

same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g.,

COAX1, COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs.

• Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a digital input

(optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.

• If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock that seated

iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any

input to PORT selector.

Main menu Speaker Setup

Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey 2EQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them

manually, which is useful if you change one of the con-

nected speakers after using Audyssey 2EQ Room Correc-

tion and Speaker Setup function.

Note

These settings are disabled when:

• a pair of headphones is connected, or

•the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔51) and an input

selector other than HDMI is selected.

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” setting (➔41).

For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speak-

ers” (➔15).

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.

Note

•(North American and Taiwan models) Speakers with an

impedance of less than 6 ohms are not supported.

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD IN1

VCR/DVR -----

CBL/SAT IN2

GAME -----

PC -----

AUX -----

TUNER ----- (Fixed)

TV/CD -----

PORT -----

Input selector Default assignment

BD/DVD COAX1

VCR/DVR -----

CBL/SAT COAX2

GAME OPT1

PC -----

AUX -----

TUNER ----- (Fixed)

TV/CD OPT2

PORT -----

Speaker Setup

Some of the settings in this section are set automatically

by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker

Setup function (➔25).

If you change these settings, you must run

Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup

again (➔25).

■Speakers Type

`Normal:

Select this if you’ve connected your front speakers

normally.

`Bi-Amp:

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

Note

• Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is set to

“Bi-Amp” (➔56).

■Speaker Terminal Assign

Front High/Front Wide/Zone2

With this setting, you can specify the speakers con-

nected to FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR

ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals.

`Front High:

Front high speakers can be used.

`Front Wide:

Front wide speakers can be used.

`Zone2:

Zone 2 speakers can be used. (Powered Zone 2

enabled).

Note

•If the “Speakers Type” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”, or Powered

Zone 2 cannot be used.

SurrBack/Front High/Front Wide

With this setting, you can specify the speakers con-

nected to SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR

FRONT WIDE SPEAKERS terminals.

`Surr Back:

Surround back speakers can be used.

`Front High:

Front high speakers can be used.

`Front Wide:

Front wide speakers can be used.

Note

•If the “Speakers Type” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”, or Powered

Zone 2 cannot be used.

•If “Front High” is selected in the “Front High/Front Wide/

Zone2” setting, you cannot select “Front High” here.

•If “Front Wide” is selected in the “SurrBack/Front High/

Front Wide” setting, you cannot select “Front Wide” here.

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 fre-

quency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers

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

crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover fre-

quency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the

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

optimum crossover frequencies. If you set up your speak-

ers using Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker

Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers

are set to “80Hz(THX)” crossover.

■Subwoofer

`Yes :

Select if a subwoofer is connected.

`No:

Select if no subwoofer is connected.

■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 at “Full Band”.

■Center*1, Surround*1, Surr Back*2*3*4*5

`Full Band

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

200Hz

`None:

Select if no speaker is connected.

■Front Wide*1*2*4*6, Front High*1*2*4*7

`Full Band

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

200Hz

`None:

Select if no speaker is connected.

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” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔41), or

Powered Zone 2 is being used (➔56), this setting cannot be

selected.

*5 If you have selected other than “Surr Back” in the “Surr-

Back/Front High/Front Wide” setting, this setting cannot be

selected.

*6 If you have selected other than “Front Wide” in the “Front

High/Front Wide/Zone2” or “SurrBack/Front High/Front

Wide” setting, this setting cannot be selected.

*7 If you have selected other than “Front High” in the “Front

High/Front Wide/Zone2” or “SurrBack/Front High/Front

Wide” setting, this setting cannot be selected.

■Surr Back Ch

`1ch:

Select if only one surround back speaker L is con-

nected.

`2ch:

Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers

are connected.

Note

• If the “Surr Back” Setting is set to “None” (➔48), this setting

cannot be selected.

■LPF of LFE

(Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel)

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

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

With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-

put by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and

center channels to the subwoofer.

`On:

Double Bass function on.

`Off:

Double Bass function off.

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”.

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: 1ft to 30ft in

1 foot steps.

`meters:

Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3m to 9.0m

in 0.3 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, Surr

Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr

Left, Subwoofer

`Specify the distance from the each speaker to your lis-

tening position.

Note

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

uration cannot be selected (➔41).

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, Surr

Right, Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left

`–12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB step.

■Subwoofer*1

` –15dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB step.

Note

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

“Speaker Configuration” cannot be selected (➔41).

• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the AV receiver is

muted.

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

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

ume 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 (➔24).

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.

Equalizer Settings

With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of

speakers individually with a 5-band equalizer. The volume

of each speaker can be set (➔42).

■Equalizer

`Manual:

You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manu-

ally. If you selected “Manual”, continue with this

procedure.

This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ®

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔25).

This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔25).

This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔25).

This setting is set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (➔25).

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., 63Hz) affect bass sounds;

high frequencies (e.g., 16000Hz) 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”

(➔41).

`Audyssey:

This is selected automatically by Audyssey 2EQ®

Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. The

Audyssey Dynamic Volume indicator will light

(➔9) and “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume”

become available (➔45).

`Off:

No Audyssey 2EQ equalizing will apply.

Note

• You can select: “63Hz”, “250Hz”, “1000Hz”, “4000Hz”, or

“16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”,

“100Hz”, or “160Hz”.

• While the Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian, and

Asian models) listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings

have no effect.

• Audyssey equalizing does not work for DSD sources.

THX Audio Setup

With the “SurrBack Speaker Spacing” setting, you can

specify the distance between your surround back speakers.

If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX

Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes ”. You can

then apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC)

to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low frequen-

cies for listeners sitting very close to a room boundary

(i.e., wall).

You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the

“Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy

even subtle nuances of audio expression at low volume.

This result is only available when the THX listening mode

is selected.

■SurrBack Speaker Spacing

`< 1ft (< 0.3m):

Select this if your surround back speakers are

between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.

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

Select this if your surround back speakers are

between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.

`> 4ft (> 1.2m):

Select this if your surround back speakers are more

than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.

Note

Cannot be set if “Surr Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (➔41),

“Speakers Type” is set to “Bi-Amp” (➔41), “Surr

Back” is set to “None” (➔41), or Powered Zone 2 is

being used (➔56).

■THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer

`No:

Select this if you do not have a THX-certified sub-

woofer.

`Ye s :

Select this if you have a THX-certified subwoofer.

Note

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

selected (➔41).

■BGC

`Off:

Select this to turn off BGC.

`On:

Select this to turn on BGC.

Note

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

woofer” is set to “Ye s ”.

■Loudness Plus

`Off:

Select this to turn off Loudness Plus.

`On:

Select this to turn on Loudness Plus.

■Preserve THX Settings

`Yes :

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ /

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ will not be active in

THX listening mode.

`No:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ /

Audyssey Dynamic Volume will be active in THX

listening mode depending on the setting.

Note

• This setting is fixed at “Ye s ” if “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”.

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 cer-

tain 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 regard-

less of the volume setting. THX Loudness Plus is auto-

matically 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

This setting determines which channel of a stereo multi-

plex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or

languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV

broadcasts, and so on.

Input Channel

`Main:

The main channel is output.

`Sub:

The sub channel is output.

`Main/Sub:

Both the main and sub channels are output.

■Mono

This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing

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

2-channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening

mode.

Input Channel

`Left + Right:

Both the left and right channels are output.

`Left:

Only the left channel is output.

`Right:

Only the right channel is output.

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” (➔41), this setting is

fixed at “Left / Right”.

Dolby

■PLIIx 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:

Panorama function on.

`Off:

Panorama function 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 out-

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

center speaker, the center channel sound will be distrib-

uted to the front left and right speakers to create a phan-

tom center). This setting controls the front left, right,

and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the

center channel sound.

■PLIIz Height Gain

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.

`Low:

Low PLIIz Height Gain becomes active.

`Mid:

Medium PLIIz Height Gain becomes active.

`High:

High PLIIz Height Gain becomes active.

Note

•If the “Front High” settings is set to “None” (➔41), this setting

cannot be selected.

■Dolby EX

This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals

are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround

back speakers are connected. This setting is effective

with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby

TrueHD only.

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.

Audio Adjust

Note

•If the “Surr Back” setting is set to “None” (➔41), this setting

cannot be selected.

•If the “Front High” or “Front Wide” setting is enabled (➔41),

this setting is fixed at “Manual”.

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.

Setting a value “0” in the middle is set to hear a sound.

Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the

set value is made big. Please adjust by liking.

Audyssey DSX™

■Soundstage

`–3dB, to Reference to +3dB

With this setting, you can adjusts the soundstage when

using Audyssey DSX™.

Note

•If the “Center” setting is set to “None”, or both “Front High”

and “Front Wide” settings are set to “None” (➔41), this setting

cannot be selected.

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-Dimen-

sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the

front left and right speakers relative to the listening

position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should

be 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

Items can be set individually for each input selector.

Main menu Source Setup

Audyssey

When Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker

Setup is complete, the “Equalizer” (➔42) will be set to

“Audyssey” and the “Dynamic EQ” will be set to “On”.

■Dynamic EQ

`Off:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ off.

`On:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.

The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔9).

With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great

sound even when listening at low volume levels.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio-

rating 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

• If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or

Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected.

20°/40°

Front left speaker Front right speaker

Source Setup

Preparation

Press the input selector buttons to select an input source.

■Reference Level

Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ Reference Level Offset

`0dB:

It 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 pro-

gram material that is mixed at very high listening

levels and has a compressed dynamic range.

Movies are mixed in rooms calibrated for film refer-

ence. To achieve the same reference level in a home the-

ater 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 cali-

brated by Audyssey 2EQ® will play at reference level

when the master volume control is set to the 0 dB posi-

tion. 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 ref-

erence response and surround envelopment when the

volume is turned down from 0 dB. However, film refer-

ence 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”, this setting cannot be

selected.

■Dynamic Volume

`Off:

Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ off.

`Light:

Light Compression Mode becomes active.

`Medium:

Medium Compression Mode becomes active.

`Heavy:

Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This set-

ting affects volume the most, causing all sounds to

be of equal loudness.

Note

• Even if you have selected other than “Audyssey” in “Equalizer”

setting after performing Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and

Speaker Setup, selecting “On” in the “Dynamic EQ” will

change the “Equalizer” setting to “Audyssey” (➔42).

• If you would like to use Audyssey Dynamic Volume, when

using THX listening modes, set “Loudness Plus” setting to

“Off” and set “Preserve THX Settings” setting to “No” (➔43).

•When “Dynamic Volume” is set to effective, “Equalizer” is set

to “Audyssey” (➔42) and “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On”.

When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “Off”, “Dynamic Volume”

becomes “Off” automatically.

•When “Dynamic Volume” is set to effective, the Dynamic Vol

indicator will light (➔9).

• If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or

Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected.

Audyssey 2EQ 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 every-

one. Enabling Audyssey 2EQ allows you to also use

Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains the proper

octave-to-octave balance at any volume level.

Before using this function, connect and position all of

your speakers.

About Audyssey Dynamic EQ

Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deterio-

rating 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 con-

stant despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ combines

information from incoming source levels with actual

output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for deliv-

ering a loudness correction solution.

Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with

Audyssey 2EQ to provide well-balanced sound for

every listener at any volume level.

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. When-

ever 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.

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.

Note

• IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2.

A/V Sync

■A/V Sync

`0ms to 200ms in 10 ms steps.

When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning

function, you may find that the picture and sound are out

of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this

by applying a delay to the audio signal.

To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press

ENTER.

To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (➔51) and your TV or dis-

play supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay time

will be the summation of the A/V Sync delay time and the

HDMI Lip Sync delay time. The HDMI Lip Sync delay

time is displayed underneath in parentheses.

Note

• A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio (European, Austra-

lian and Asian models) listening mode is selected, or when the

Direct listening mode is used with an analog input source.

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

To correct a character:

Note

• To name a radio preset, use TUNER to select AM or FM, and

then select the preset (➔47).

• You cannot enter a custom name for SIRIUS radio presets.

To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom

name by entering an empty white space for each letter.

1Use q/w/e/r to select a character, and then

press ENTER.

Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.

2When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure

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

ENTER. Otherwise it will not be saved.

1Use q/w/e/r to select “ ”(Left) or

“ ”(Right), and then press ENTER.

2Press ENTER several times to select the incor-

rect character (The cursor moves one letter

each time ENTER is pressed).

3Use q/w/e/r to select the correct character,

and then press ENTER.

BD/DVD

Shift All Erase

4 - 4. Name Edit

Name

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nopq r s t uvwxyz

1234567890

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Space Back Space

Shift OK

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ABCDEFGH I JKLM

NOPQRSTUVWXYZ

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+10 CLR

Name input area

Shift*1:

Switches the displayed character.

(Left)/ (Right):

Selected when the cursor is moved within

the Name input area.

BackSpace*2:

“BackSpace” moves the cursor backward

one character space. In addition, “Back-

Space” deletes the character to the left of the

cursor.

Tip

*1 You can also be performed on the remote con-

troller by using +10.

*2 Press CLR on the remote controller, you can

delete all characters in the input.

OK:

Selects when the entry is complete.

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.

Note

• If you are using the analog RGB input, the following settings are

not available: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, and “Noise

Reduction”.

■Game Mode

`Off:

Game Mode off.

`On:

Game Mode 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.

■Wide Mode*1*2

This setting determines the aspect ratio.

Note

• When the “Game Mode” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed at

“Full”.

`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. For

the monitor output setting (➔39).

■Picture Mode*1*2

`Thru:

The following settings are set to the default values:

“Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise

Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and

“Saturation”

`Custom:

You can set the following settings as you like: “Film

Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”,

“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”

`Cinema:

Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.

`Game:

Select to use in connecting a game console.

With Picture Mode, you can change the following settings

to be suitable for the movie or game screen by one opera-

tion; “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise

Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” or “Satu-

ration”.

■Film Mode*2

`Video:

Does not process in either “3:2” or “2:2”.

`Auto:

Adjusts to the picture source, automatically selecting

“Picture Mode”.

`3:2:

Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.

`2:2:

Selected when the picture source is computer graph-

ics, animation, etc.

The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source, process-

ing in either “3:2” or “2:2” (Film Mode). It automati-

cally converts the source to the appropriate progressive

signal and reproduces the natural quality of the original

picture.

When the “Film Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV

receiver automatically detects the picture source and in

either “3:2” or “2:2”. However, there may be times

when you will get a better picture by setting “Film Mode”

yourself.

Note

•If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On” (➔48), this setting

is fixed at “Video”.

■Edge Enhancement*2

`0 to +10

With this setting you can adjust the sharpness of edges in

the picture. “0” is the softest. “+10” is the sharpest.

■Noise Reduction*2

`Off:

Noise reduction off.

`Low:

Low noise reduction.

`Mid:

Medium noise reduction.

`High:

High noise reduction.

With this setting, you can reduce noise appearing on the

screen.

Note

•If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On” (➔48), this setting

is fixed at “Off”.

■Brightness*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust the picture bright-

ness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.

■Contrast*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust contrast. “–50” is the

least. “+50” is the greatest.

■Hue*1*2

`–20 to 0 to +20

With this setting you can adjust the red/green bal-

ance. “–20” is the strongest green. “+20” is the

strongest red.

■Saturation*1*2

`–50 to 0 to +50

With this setting you can adjust saturation. “–50” is

the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.

Tip

*1 This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller

by using the Home menu (➔24).

*2 Press CLR if you want to reset to the default value.

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 lis-

tening 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

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to

be used when an analog (CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, turn-

table, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digi-

tal (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played.

■Mono/Multiplex Source

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to

be used when a mono digital audio signal is played

(DVD, etc.).

■2ch Source

With this setting, the default listening mode for 2-chan-

nel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as

Dolby Digital or DTS.

Listening Mode Preset

1Use q/w to select the input source that you want to

set, and then press ENTER.

The following menu appears.

For TUNER input selector only “Analog” will be

available.

Note

• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1 series

Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack,

you can assign only listening modes for the analog sound

to PORT selector.

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 (➔33 to 37).

The “Last Valid” option means that the listening

mode selected last will be used.

1. BD/DVD

2. VCR/DVR

3. CBL/SAT

4. GAME

5. PC

6. AUX

7. TUNER

8. TV/CD

9. PORT

5. Listening Mode Preset

■Dolby D/Dolby D +/TrueHD

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to

be used when a Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus for-

mat digital audio signal is played (DVD, etc.). Specifies

the default listening mode for Dolby TrueHD sources,

such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

■DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD

With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to

be used when a DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution for-

mat digital audio signal is played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.).

Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD Mas-

ter 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:

Display range is “Min”, 1 through 99, “Max”.

`Relative (THX):

Display range is –QdB, –81dB through +18dB.

With this setting, you can choose how the volume level is

displayed.

The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value

0dB.

■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 (➔24).

■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, –Q dB, –81dB to +18dB (Relative display)

With this preference, you can specify the volume set-

ting 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 vol-

ume relative to the main volume. This is useful if there’s a

volume difference between your speakers and your head-

phones.

OSD Setup

■On Screen Display

This preference determines whether operation details

are displayed on-screen when an AV receiver function is

adjusted.

`On:

Displayed.

`Off:

Not displayed.

Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not be

output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN.

■TV Format (European, Australian and Asian

models)

For the on-screen setup menus to display properly, you

must specify the TV system used in your area.

`Auto:

Select this to automatically detect the TV system

from the video input signals.

`NTSC:

Select this if the TV system in your area is NTSC.

`PAL:

Select this if the TV system in your area is PAL.

■Language

`English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Ned-

erlands, 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 differenti-

ate 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.

Miscellaneous

Hardware Setup

Changing the Remote Controller’s ID

TUNER

For FM/AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the

FM/AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when

this setting is changed, all radio presets will be deleted.

■FM/AM Frequency Step (North American and

Taiwan models)

`200k/10kHz:

Select if 200 k/10 kHz steps are used in your area.

`50k/9kHz:

Select if 50 k/9 kHz steps are used in your area.

■AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and

Asian models)

`10kHz:

Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area.

`9kHz:

Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area.

SIRIUS Settings (North American models)

See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more informa-

tion.

■SAT Radio Mode

If you connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the

AV receiver (sold separately), set this setting to “SIR-

IUS”.

■Antenna Aiming

■ SIRIUS Parental Lock

These items are for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

It’s not available if “SAT Radio Mode” is set to

“None”.

HDMI

■Audio TV Out

`Off:

HDMI audio is not output.

`On:

HDMI audio is output.

This preference determines whether audio received at the

HDMI IN is output by the HDMI OUT. You may want to

turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the

HDMI OUT and you want to listen to the audio from a

component that’s connected to an HDMI IN, through your

TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set to “Off”.

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 Sp On” appears on the display.

•When

“TV Control” 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” (➔52).

• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or “TV Con-

trol” is set to “On” (➔52) and you’re listening through your

TV’s speakers (➔17), if you turn up the AV receiver’s volume

control, the sound will be output by 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.

■Lip Sync

`Disable:

HDMI lip sync disabled.

`Enable:

HDMI lip sync enabled.

The AV receiver can be set to automatically correct any

delay between the video and the audio, based on the data

from the connected monitor.

Note

• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports

HDMI Lip Sync.

• You can check the amount of delay being applied by the HDMI

Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen.

■HDMI Control (RIHD)

`Off:

p disabled.

`On:

p enabled.

This function allows p-compatible components

connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver

(➔72 to 73).

Note

• When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected

p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are dis-

played on the AV receiver.

“Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On”

When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the compo-

nent, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*” means

the number of two or more component).

When set to “Off” and close the menu, “RIHD Off” are dis-

played on the AV receiver.

“Disconnect” → “RIHD Off”

• When an p-compatible component is connected to the

AV receiver via the 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) by the remote

control of the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player is displayed on the AV receiver.

•Set to “Off” when a connected piece of equipment is not com-

patible or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or

not.

• If movement is unnatural when set to “On”, change the setting

to “Off”.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for

details.

1While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down SETUP until the remote indicator lights

(about 3 seconds) (➔38).

2Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.

The remote indicator flashes twice.

■Audio Return Channel

`Off:

Select “Off” if you don’t want to use audio return

channel (ARC) function.

`Auto:

The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to

the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.

Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI

1.4 capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI

OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must

select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support

ARC function.

Note

•The “Audio Return Channel” setting can be set only when the

“HDMI Control” setting is set to “On”.

• This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the “HDMI

Control” is set to “On” first time.

■Power Control

`Off:

Power Control disabled.

`On:

Power Control enabled.

To link the power functions of p-compatible com-

ponents connected via HDMI, select “On”.

This setting is set to “On” automatically when the

“HDMI Control” is set to “On” first time.

Note

•The

“Power Control” setting can be set only when the “HDMI

Control” setting is set to “On”.

• HDMI power control only works with p-compatible

components that support it and may not work properly with

some components due to their settings or compatibility.

• When set to “On”, power consumption will increase.

• When set to “On”, regardless of whether the AV receiver is On

or in Standby, both audio and video stream from an HDMI input

will be output to the TV or other components via HDMI connec-

tion (HDMI pass through function). When the HDMI pass

through function activates in standby mode, HDMI THRU indi-

cator will light.

• The power consumption during standby mode will increase dur-

ing the HDMI pass through function; however in the following

cases, the power consumption can be saved:

1. The TV is in standby mode.

2. You are watching a TV program.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for

details.

■TV Control

`Off:

TV Control disabled.

`On:

TV Control enabled.

Set to “On” when you want to control the AV receiver

from an p-compatible TV that is connected to

HDMI.

Note

• Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to

the TV/CD selector when you set “TV Control” setting to “On”.

Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

operation is not guaranteed.

•Set to “Off” when the TV is not compatible or when it is unclear

whether the TV is compatible or not.

•The

“TV Control” setting can be set only when the “HDMI

Control” (➔51) and “Power Control” settings are both set to

“On”.

• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for

details.

With this preference, you can protect your settings by

locking the setup menus.

Main menu Lock Setup

■Setup

`Locked:

Setup menus locked.

`Unlocked:

Setup menus not locked.

When the setup menus are locked, you cannot change any

setting.

You can change various audio settings from the Home

menu (➔24).

Note

These settings are disabled when:

• a pair of headphones is connected, or

•the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔51) and an input

selector other than HDMI is selected.

Tone Control Settings

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,

except when the Direct, Pure Audio (European, Austra-

lian and Asian models) or THX listening mode is

selected.

■Bass

`–10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps.

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output

by the front speakers.

■Treble

`–10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps.

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output

by the front speakers.

After changing the settings of the “HDMI Control”,

“Audio Return Channel”, “Power Control”, or “TV

Control”, turn off the power to all connected pieces of

equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the

user’s manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.

Lock Setup

Using the Audio Settings

Note

• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct, Pure

Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or THX lis-

tening mode.

• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s TONE and TONE

LEVEL +/– (➔54).

Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening

to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV

receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made

here, go to “Level Calibration” (➔42) before setting the

AV receiver to Standby.

■Subwoofer Level

`–15dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.

■Center Level

`–12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.

Note

• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

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

“Speaker Configuration” (➔41) cannot be adjusted.

Audyssey Settings

■Dynamic EQ

■Dynamic Volume

See “Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” of “Source

Setup” (➔45).

Late Night

With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic

range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear

quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—

ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t

want to disturb anyone.

■Late Night

For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the

options are:

`Off:

Late Night function 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:

Late Night function off.

`On:

Late Night function on.

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

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality

of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use

“lossy” compression, such as MP3.

■Music Optimizer

`Off:

Music Optimizer off.

`On:

Music Optimizer on. The M.Opt indicator will light

(➔9).

Note

• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital

audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and ana-

log audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when

the Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian

models) listening mode is selected.

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

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:

Re-EQ Function off.

`On:

Re-EQ Function on.

This function can be used with the following listening

modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-HD High Reso-

lution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express,

DSD, Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Dolby

PLIIx Movie, Neo:6 Cinema and 5.1-channel source +

Neo:6.

■Re-EQ(THX)

`Off:

Re-EQ (THX) Function off.

`On:

Re-EQ (THX) Function 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.

However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver is

turned off, it will return to “On”.

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 of the AV receiver.*1

With this selection the TV’s audio can be automati-

cally 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 OPTI-

CAL IN) have been assigned, HDMI input is auto-

matically selected as a priority.

`COAX:

This can be selected when COAXIAL IN has been

assigned as an input source. If both coaxial and opti-

cal inputs have been assigned, coaxial input is auto-

matically selected as a priority.

`OPT:

This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been

assigned as an input source. If both coaxial and opti-

cal inputs have been assigned, optical input is auto-

matically selected as a priority.

`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.

*1 You can select “ARC” if you select the TV/CD input selector.

But you cannot select it if you’ve selected “Off” in the “Audio

Return Channel” setting (➔52).

Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed

Mode)

By pressing ENTER while selecting “HDMI”, “COAX”,

“OPT” in the “Audio Selector”, you can specify the input

signal in the Fixed Mode. Pressing ENTER again allows

you to return to the “Audio Selector” setting.

Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto-

matically. However, if you experience either of the follow-

ing 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.

`Auto:

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 indi-

cator 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.

Note

• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.

• The setting will be reset to “Auto” when you change the setting

in the “Audio Selector” (➔54).

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,

except when the Direct, Pure Audio (European, Australian

and Asian models) or THX listening mode is selected.

■Bass

■Treble

See “Bass” and “Treble” in “Tone Control Settings”

(➔52).

Note

• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct, Pure

Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or THX lis-

tening mode.

• This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller

by using the Home menu (➔24).

Adjusting the Bass & Treble

1Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to

select either “Bass” or “Treble”.

2Use TONE LEVEL +/– on the AV receiver to

adjust.

Zone 2

In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you

can select a different source for each room.

There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:

1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.

2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2.

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly

to the AV receiver

This setup allows 5.1-channel playback in your main room

and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different

source in each room. This is called Powered Zone 2, as the

Zone 2 speakers are powered by the AV receiver. Note that

when Powered Zone 2 is turned off, you can enjoy 7.1-

channel playback in your main room.

Note

• With this setup, the Zone 2 volume is controlled by the AV

receiver.

• Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is set to

“Bi-Amp” (➔41).

Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an

Amp in Zone 2

This setup allows 7.1-channel playback in your main lis-

tening room and 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 2,

with a different source in each room.

Note

• The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.

Connecting Zone 2

To use this setup, you must set the “Front High/Front

Wide/Zone2” setting to “Zone2” (➔56).

Hookup

• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver’s FRONT

HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R

terminals.

LR LR

Main room

Zone 2

AV receiver

(Other models)

(North American/

Taiwan models)

Zone 2

Hookup

• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver’s

ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on

your Zone 2 amp.

• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on

your Zone 2 amp.

Main room

Zone 2

AV receiver

Receiver/

integrated amp

If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV

receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speak-

ers Directly to the AV receiver” (➔55), you must set the

“Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” setting to “Zone2”.

Menu Speaker Setup

Note

• When “Zone2” is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the Zone 2

speakers connected to the FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE

OR ZONE 2 SPEAKERS L/R terminals output sound, but the

surround back, front high or front wide speakers connected to the

SURR BACK OR FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE

SPEAKERS L/R terminals do not. When “Zone2” is selected

and Zone 2 turned off, the surround back, front high or front

wide speakers output sound as normal.

• When the “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” setting is set to

“Zone2” and the input selector of Zone 2 is selected, power con-

sumption on standby mode slightly increases.

• Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if “Speakers Type” is set to

“Bi-Amp” (➔41).

This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how

to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the

volume for Zone 2.

Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver

Note

• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes that

require surround back speakers or front high speakers or front

wide speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES,

THX Select2 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic IIz height, and

Audyssey DSX™ are unavailable.

•When the “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2” setting is set to

“Zone2” and the input selector of Zone 2 is selected, power con-

sumption on standby mode slightly increases.

Setting the Powered Zone 2

1In the “Speaker Setup” menu, select “Speaker

Settings”, and then press ENTER.

2Use q/w to select “Front High/Front Wide/Zone2”

and e/r to select “Zone2”.

`Zone2:

Zone 2 speakers can be used (Powered Zone 2

enabled).

Using Zone 2

1To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press

ZONE 2 followed by an input selector button

within 8 seconds.

Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights.

To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selec-

tor button repeatedly.

(North American models) You can also select SIR-

IUS.

To select the same source as that of the main room,

press ZONE 2 repeatedly until “Z2 Selector:

Source” appears on the display.

Note

• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for

your main room and Zone 2. The same FM/AM radio sta-

tion will be heard in each room.

2To turn off Zone 2, press OFF.

OFF

ZONE 2 – /+

ZONE 2 indicator Input selector buttons

Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote

Controller

Note

• To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller’s

ZONE2 first.

Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2

■Operating with the remote controller

■Operating on the AV receiver

If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to a receiver or inte-

grated amp in Zone 2, use its volume control to adjust the

volume.

Muting Zone 2

■Operating with the remote controller

Tip

• To unmute, press ZONE2 followed by MUTING again.

Note

• Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2 LINE

OUT and FRONT HIGH OR FRONT WIDE OR ZONE 2

SPEAKERS L/R terminals. Digital input sources are not out-

put. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, check

if it’s connected to an analog input.

• While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes that

require surround back speakers or front high speakers or front

wide speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES,

THX Select2 Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic IIz height, and

Audyssey DSX™ are unavailable.

• While Zone 2 is on, u functions will not work.

• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your

main room and Zone 2. The same FM/AM radio station will be

heard in each room. For example, if you have an FM station for

the main room, that station will also be used in Zone 2.

• Zone 2 can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.

1Press ZONE2 and then press ON/STANDBY.

Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights.

2To select an input source for Zone 2, press

ZONE2, followed by an input selector button.

To select AM or FM, press the TUNER input selec-

tor repeatedly.

(North American models) You can also select SIR-

IUS.

Note

• You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for

your main room and Zone 2. The same FM/AM radio sta-

tion will be heard in each room.

3To turn off Zone 2, press ZONE2 followed by ON/

STANDBY.

ON/STANDBY

MUTING

VOLq/w

ZONE2

Input selector buttons

1Press ZONE2.

2Use VOL q/w to adjust the volume.

1Press ZONE 2 (the ZONE 2 indicator and Zone 2

selector on the display flashes).

2Use –/+ within 8 seconds to adjust the volume.

Press ZONE2 followed by MUTING.

Controlling iPod

Models sold are different depending on the region.

Connecting an Onkyo Dock

B A

No. Onkyo Dock Cable Note Page

AUP-A1 Dock

(Universal Port Option Dock)

— • When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is

connected, the power consumption on

standby mode slightly increases.

• You can control your iPod when

“PORT” is selected as the input source.

• See the UP-A1 Dock’s instruction man-

ual for more information.

(➔59)

BND-S1 Optical digital audio • See the ND-S1’s instruction manual for

more information.

*1 The ND-S1’s audio outputs are digi-

tal outputs. If the digital audio input

on your AV receiver cannot be

assigned to an input selector whose

Input Display can be set to “DOCK”,

do not connect the u cable, other-

wise a malfunction may occur.

(➔59)

Coaxial digital audio

u cable*1

CRI Dock Analog audio (RCA) • See the RI Dock’s instruction manual

for more information.

*1 To use u (Remote Interactive), you

must make an analog audio connec-

tion (RCA) between the AV receiver

and the RI Dock.

(➔60)

Component video

Composite video

u cable*1

PB/CB

PR/CR

UP-A1 Dock

With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music,

photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV

receiver and enjoy great sound.

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate

your iPod.

■Basic Operation

Auto Power On

If you start iPod playback while the AV receiver is on

Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and

select your iPod as the input source.

Direct Change

If you start iPod playback while listening to another input

source, the AV receiver will automatically select your iPod

as the input source.

Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control

basic iPod functions (➔60).

■Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock

You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to

automatically turn on your iPod and the AV receiver at a

specified time. The AV receiver’s input source will auto-

matically be set to the PORT selector.

Note

• To use this function, your iPod must be in the UP-A1 Dock, and

the UP-A1 Dock must be connected to the AV receiver.

• This function works only in the Standard mode (➔61).

• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV receiver’s vol-

ume control to a suitable level.

• When Zone 2 is turned on, you can’t use this function.

• You cannot use this function for sound effects on your iPod.

■Charging Your iPod models Battery

The UP-A1 Dock charges your iPod models battery while

your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock and connected to the

UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver. While your

iPod is seated in the UP-A1 Dock, its battery will be

charged when the AV receiver is set to “On” or “Standby”.

Note

• When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power

consumption on standby mode slightly increases.

■Status Messages

• 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 sec-

onds after recognizing the UP-A1.

• When the status message is not displayed on the AV receiver’s

display, check the connection to your iPod.

ND-S1

With the ND-S1 Digital Media Transport, you can easily

play the music stored on your iPod through the AV

receiver and enjoy great sound.

The ND-S1 processes the digital audio signal directly

from your iPod for high-quality digital audio output (opti-

cal or coaxial).

Note

• You must select “iPod” using ND-S1’s iPod/PC button.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔25).

Using the Onkyo Dock

Dock is sold separately.

For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock compo-

nents, see the Onkyo web site at:

http://www.onkyo.com

Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update

your iPod with the latest software, available from the

Apple web site.

For supported iPod models, see the instruction man-

ual 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 model and generation.

• Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod playback

to prevent the AV receiver from selecting the iPod input

source by mistake.

• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV receiver

may not be able to select the input source properly.

• When connecting 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 is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume control has

no effect. If you adjust your iPod 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 in the UP-A1 Dock while it is playing.

• When Zone 2 is turned on, you can’t use Auto Power On and

Direct Change functions.

• Do not turn off the power with the iPod still connected to this

unit via the UP-A1 Dock.

• Set your iPod in the UP-A1 Dock after the AV receiver turns

on.

RI Dock

With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on

your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great

sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV.

In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to

view, navigate, and select your iPod’s contents on your

TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can con-

trol your iPod from the comfort of your sofa. You can even

use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your

iPod.

Note

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV

receiver’s remote controller for the first time (➔63).

• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an u cable

(➔58).

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/

DOCK”.

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔25).

■System Function

System On

When you turn on the AV receiver, the ND-S1, RI Dock

and iPod turn on automatically. In addition, when the

ND-S1, RI Dock and iPod are on, the AV receiver can be

turned on by pressing ON/STANDBY.

Auto Power On

If you press the remote controller’s 1 while the AV

receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically

turn on, select your iPod as the input source, and your

iPod will start playback.

Direct Change

If you start iPod playback while listening to another input

source, the AV receiver will automatically switch to the

input to which the ND-S1 and RI Dock is connected.

Using the AV receiver’s Remote Controller

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control

basic iPod functions.

Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock

If you use the Alarm Clock function on your iPod to start

playback, the AV receiver will automatically turn on at the

specified time and select your iPod as the input source.

Note

• Linked operations do not work with video playback or when the

alarm is set to play a sound.

• If you use your iPod with any other accessories, iPod playback

detection may not work.

• This function works only in the Standard mode (➔61).

Note

• On the 5th generation iPod and iPod nano, the click wheel is

disabled during playback. For ND-S1, use iPod button to start

and stop playback and the remote controller to control other iPod

functions.

By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed

with the remote control code for your Dock, you can con-

trol your iPod in the Dock.

See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for details on

entering a remote control code (➔63).

See the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

■UP-A1 Dock

PORT is preprogrammed with the remote control code for

controlling a Dock with Universal Port connector.

You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as

the input source.

Without the RI Control

You must enter a remote control code 82990 first (➔63).

■ND-S1

• Select “iPod” using ND-S1’s iPod/PC button.

■RI Dock

• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or

“HDD/DOCK”.

•ON/STANDBY may not work with a remote control

code (without u). In this case, make an u connection

and enter a remote control code 81993 (with u).

With the RI Control

In this case, make an u connection and enter a remote

control code 81993 (with u).

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔25).

■Operating Notes

• Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback

volume.

• While your iPod is inserted in the ND-S1 or RI Dock, its vol-

ume control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod models vol-

ume control while it’s in the UP-A1 Dock, make sure it’s not set

too high before you reconnect your headphones.

Controlling Your iPod

✔: Available buttons

• With some iPod models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected.

• For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock.

*1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this

button, in which case you should press it again.

This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is already on, it will

remain on when the remote controller transmits an On command.

Similarly, if your iPod is already off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command.

*2 Press DISPLAY to change the following modes:

Standard mode

Nothing is displayed on your TV and you navigate and select your contents by using your iPod models display.

Only this mode can playback the video.

Extended mode (Music)

Playlists (artists, albums, songs, and so on) are displayed on your TV, and you can navigate and select your music while looking at

your TV.

Extended mode (Video)

Playlists (Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts, or Rentals) are displayed on your TV, and you can navigate and select

your video while looking at your TV.

*3 In Extended mode (see *2), PLAYLIST is used as the page jump button.

With the page modes, you can quickly locate your favorite songs even when your song lists, artist lists, and so on are very long.

*4 Resume mode

With the Resume function, you can resume playback of the song that was playing when you removed your iPod from the RI Dock or

Standard mode is selected.

*5 Operation can be performed if you connect ND-S1 with an u cable.

*6 TOP MENU works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

*7 DISPLAY turns on backlight for 30 seconds.

Note

• In Extended mode (see *2), the playback will be continued even if the AV receiver is turned off.

• In Extended mode (see *2), you cannot operate your iPod directly.

• In Extended mode (see *2), it may take some time to acquire the contents.

Press the appropriate REMOTE

MODE first.

UP-A1 Dock

ND-S1

u Dock

aON/STANDBY 9✔✔*1

bTOP MENU ✔*5 ✔*6

cq/w/e/rENTER ✔✔*5 ✔

PLAYLIST e/r✔*3 ✔✔

d1, 3, 2, 5, 4,

7, 6

✔✔✔

eREPEAT ✔✔✔

RANDOM ✔✔✔

PLAY MODE ✔*4 ✔*5 ✔*4

fDISPLAY*7 ✔*2 ✔*5 ✔

gMUTING ✔✔*5 ✔

hALBUM +/–✔✔✔

iVOL q/w✔✔*5 ✔

jMENU ✔*5 ✔

kRETURN ✔

Onkyo Dock

Buttons

Controlling Other Components

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller

(RC-765M) to control your other AV components, includ-

ing 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 con-

trol: DVD, TV, CD, etc.

The following REMOTE MODE are preprogrammed

with remote control codes for controlling the components

listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to

control these components.

For details on controlling these components, see the pages

indicated.

You can look up for appropriate remote control code from

on-screen setup menu.

Note

• This setting can be carried out by using On-screen Setup Menu

only.

Main menu Remote Controller Setup

Preprogrammed Remote Control

Codes

BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔64)

TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔64)

PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔60)

Looking up for Remote Control Code

1Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.

The main menu appears onscreen.

2Use q/w to select “Remote Controller Setup”, and

then press ENTER.

The “Remote Controller Setup” menu appears.

3Press ENTER.

4Use q/w to select remote mode, and then press

ENTER.

The category selection menu appears.

1. Remote Mode Setup

8. Remote Controller Setup

BD/DVD

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

GAME

AUX

TV/CD

8–1. Remote Mode Setup

TV/DVD

TV/VCR

8–1. Remote Mode Setup TV

5Use q/w to select category, and then press

ENTER.

The brand name input panel appears.

6Use q/w/e/r to select a character, and then press

ENTER.

Repeat this step from the 1st character to the 3rd

character of the brand name.

When you have entered the 3rd character, select

“Search” and press ENTER.

After searching, a list of the brand name appears.

If the brand name is not found:

Use r to select “Not Listed”, and then press

ENTER.

The brand name input panel appears.

7Use q/w to select brand, and then press ENTER.

After searching, a remote control code and the input

procedure appear. Try it.

8If you can control component, use q/w to select

“Works”, and then press ENTER.

The “Remote Mode Setup” menu appears.

If you cannot control component, use q/w to select

“Doesn’t work (try next code)” and press ENTER.

The next code is appear.

ABCDEFGH I J KLM

NOPQRS TUVWXY Z

1234567890 &@

–

Space

Back Space

8–1. Remote Mode Setup TV

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