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...screen setting 18 Speaker system setup 21 Operation Input source selection and surround setup 25 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from a source 42 Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function 44 Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller 45 Multi-room system connections 46 A few important notes Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video...
...screen setting 18 Speaker system setup 21 Operation Input source selection and surround setup 25 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from a source 42 Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function 44 Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller 45 Multi-room system connections 46 A few important notes Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video...
Owner Manual
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... the receiver, be situated away from power lines. 15.Nonuse Periods - The user should be sure the antenna system is operated. 2. Read Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be used only with care. The appliance should not be moved with a cart or stand that is a safety feature. If an outside antenna is connected to service the appliance beyond that may impede...
... the receiver, be situated away from power lines. 15.Nonuse Periods - The user should be sure the antenna system is operated. 2. Read Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be used only with care. The appliance should not be moved with a cart or stand that is a safety feature. If an outside antenna is connected to service the appliance beyond that may impede...
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..., uses, and can find the serial number on the body of this switch to set this unit should wipe off and on the power supply cord of the fuse. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. IF THE 1-11 1ED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD...
..., uses, and can find the serial number on the body of this switch to set this unit should wipe off and on the power supply cord of the fuse. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. IF THE 1-11 1ED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME, THEN THE FUSE SHOULD...
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...-10 • Remote Emitter: Model No. RC-MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your home theaters, such as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay ■ IPM-Intelligent Power Management for each of connecting an additional 5.1 channel decoder for DTS, MPEG and upcoming formats II Cinema Re-EQTm** Circuitry MI 6 Surround Modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Studio, with user-adjustable parameters for each...
...-10 • Remote Emitter: Model No. RC-MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your home theaters, such as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay ■ IPM-Intelligent Power Management for each of connecting an additional 5.1 channel decoder for DTS, MPEG and upcoming formats II Cinema Re-EQTm** Circuitry MI 6 Surround Modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Studio, with user-adjustable parameters for each...
Owner Manual
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... Other areas : 9kHz Setting Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. • If the battery voltage is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx. 5m (16 feet) 4 ,/: / RC-373M Installing the batteries 1. The following information will help you press a button on the frequency of use from the remote controller. Slide the switch all the way to...
... Other areas : 9kHz Setting Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. • If the battery voltage is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx. 5m (16 feet) 4 ,/: / RC-373M Installing the batteries 1. The following information will help you press a button on the frequency of use from the remote controller. Slide the switch all the way to...
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... not bind audio connection cables with 5.1-channel output Connecting video recording equipment Connecting audio recording equipment Connecting the R I remote control cables Connecting a TV/monitor Connecting the antennas Connecting speakers Connecting power amplifiers Using the AC outlets Connecting the power page 8 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 17 To connect source or recording equipment, use cables supplied by step, how to connect the TX-D5656 to...
... not bind audio connection cables with 5.1-channel output Connecting video recording equipment Connecting audio recording equipment Connecting the R I remote control cables Connecting a TV/monitor Connecting the antennas Connecting speakers Connecting power amplifiers Using the AC outlets Connecting the power page 8 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 17 To connect source or recording equipment, use cables supplied by step, how to connect the TX-D5656 to...
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... Multi-source function, it via normal video connection cables only or via an optical or coaxial cable (see the previous page). audio output jack 1/2/3/DVD R IN jack If youhaveconnected a video source withM$-Vide0Output • The TX-DS656 does not convert S-video input signals into normal video signals. That is used to connect recording equipment such as a video cassette recorder. • Video input signals to the TX-DS656 cannot be output from the MONITOR OUTPUT S jack and the VIDEO-l /2 S OUT jack only. S-Video connection cable To source's S-Video output jack To receiver...
... Multi-source function, it via normal video connection cables only or via an optical or coaxial cable (see the previous page). audio output jack 1/2/3/DVD R IN jack If youhaveconnected a video source withM$-Vide0Output • The TX-DS656 does not convert S-video input signals into normal video signals. That is used to connect recording equipment such as a video cassette recorder. • Video input signals to the TX-DS656 cannot be output from the MONITOR OUTPUT S jack and the VIDEO-l /2 S OUT jack only. S-Video connection cable To source's S-Video output jack To receiver...
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flashes on the display and the TX-DS656 automatically turns off the IPM function. S-Video connection cable To TV's S-Video input jack f_ ) 4. 11 To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT S jack Video connection cable To TV's Video input (Yellow) jack (Yellow)To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT V jack Note: If distortion of your TV's power switch and, in about 5 minutes. If you have connected the TV's video output and video input to the TXDS656's VIDEO-2 V IN and MONITOR OUTPUT V jacks, be sure to "VIDEO-2 VCR" after 3 seconds, the display changes to "VIDEO-2 TV". • If you...
flashes on the display and the TX-DS656 automatically turns off the IPM function. S-Video connection cable To TV's S-Video input jack f_ ) 4. 11 To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT S jack Video connection cable To TV's Video input (Yellow) jack (Yellow)To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT V jack Note: If distortion of your TV's power switch and, in about 5 minutes. If you have connected the TV's video output and video input to the TXDS656's VIDEO-2 V IN and MONITOR OUTPUT V jacks, be sure to "VIDEO-2 VCR" after 3 seconds, the display changes to "VIDEO-2 TV". • If you...
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... wires. 3. Connection If bipolar type speakers are connected to the surround channels (Left front) (Center) (Right front) L C R LS (Left Surround) SW (Subwoofer) RS (Right Surround) If other for main-room speakers and the other speakers are connected to the surround channels (Left front) (Center) (Right front) LS (Left Surround) SW (Subwoofer) RS (Right Surround) (Left front) (Center) (Right front) SW (Subwoofer) cw LS (Left Surround) RS (Right Surround) Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets...
... wires. 3. Connection If bipolar type speakers are connected to the surround channels (Left front) (Center) (Right front) L C R LS (Left Surround) SW (Subwoofer) RS (Right Surround) If other for main-room speakers and the other speakers are connected to the surround channels (Left front) (Center) (Right front) LS (Left Surround) SW (Subwoofer) RS (Right Surround) (Left front) (Center) (Right front) SW (Subwoofer) cw LS (Left Surround) RS (Right Surround) Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets...
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... "Listening to FM/AM broadcasts" on page 32. 0 POWER button Cursor buttons/ ENTER button a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 III Sound = VIDEO-1 TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF els Input Mode.Digital-1 Surround Mode= STEREO Using the on-screen Menu If your TX-DS656 is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit's front panel to make it appear on the TV screen. Press the POWER button. The Menu appears on . If you can enjoy music...
... "Listening to FM/AM broadcasts" on page 32. 0 POWER button Cursor buttons/ ENTER button a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 III Sound = VIDEO-1 TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF els Input Mode.Digital-1 Surround Mode= STEREO Using the on-screen Menu If your TX-DS656 is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit's front panel to make it appear on the TV screen. Press the POWER button. The Menu appears on . If you can enjoy music...
Owner Manual
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... details, "Selecting the digital/analog audio input" on page 44. 8. items using the A or V cursor button, then set parameters for "Picture") To select "TAPE-2"... For details, see "Tuning in tuner Turntable CD player Multi-channel audio input (Previously selected video source for the selected surround mode. Press the ENTER button twice to display the Digital Selector screen. button to clear the on the display. Adjust the sound volume using the -.Nor ► cursor button. Set this parameter to YES if you wish to use the subwoofer in step...
... details, "Selecting the digital/analog audio input" on page 44. 8. items using the A or V cursor button, then set parameters for "Picture") To select "TAPE-2"... For details, see "Tuning in tuner Turntable CD player Multi-channel audio input (Previously selected video source for the selected surround mode. Press the ENTER button twice to display the Digital Selector screen. button to clear the on the display. Adjust the sound volume using the -.Nor ► cursor button. Set this parameter to YES if you wish to use the subwoofer in step...
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... the selected input source. For details, see "Selecting a surround mode" on the display. For details, see "Tuning in tuner Turntable CD player If the selected input source is connected, then press the ENTER button. The STAND-BY indicator on page 32. 4. Turning the MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of the TX-DS656... Press the ENTER button to "STEREO". Input source selection and surround setup 7 5,6 5 6 OO O e ® 0 SPEAKERS 2 MAIN Using the front panel 1. Select the desired input source using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the DIGITAL AUDIO...
... the selected input source. For details, see "Selecting a surround mode" on the display. For details, see "Tuning in tuner Turntable CD player If the selected input source is connected, then press the ENTER button. The STAND-BY indicator on page 32. 4. Turning the MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of the TX-DS656... Press the ENTER button to "STEREO". Input source selection and surround setup 7 5,6 5 6 OO O e ® 0 SPEAKERS 2 MAIN Using the front panel 1. Select the desired input source using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the DIGITAL AUDIO...
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... playing the selected input source. Select the group and preset No. For details, see "Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function" on page 44. 5. The current sound volume is shown on the front panel goes out and the display lights up the surround mode for playback . 1. In this case, press the TAPE-2 button to select the desired surround mode. To have stereo sound output, set up . Input source selection and surround setup 1 00 o = 2 0 0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set the Surround Mode...
... playing the selected input source. Select the group and preset No. For details, see "Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function" on page 44. 5. The current sound volume is shown on the front panel goes out and the display lights up the surround mode for playback . 1. In this case, press the TAPE-2 button to select the desired surround mode. To have stereo sound output, set up . Input source selection and surround setup 1 00 o = 2 0 0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set the Surround Mode...
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... The Menu appears on -screen Menu In the following setting. 2. Select "Input Mode" using the on the display. 1LI=M1 SPEAKERS MAIN MENTAL ISINTIOUNOMOLL. ) ) FIE, OUT 2 1 a ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 Sound = DVD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF wp Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode= LIVE DE enwsrlre% * Digital Selector * Sound = DVD 4 An,lng Digital-1 OPT (0 Digital-2 CXL Digital-3 CXL (C) 30 Note: Do not select the FM, AM VIDEO-3 CAM, PHONO, MULTI-CH INPUT or TAPE-2 input source. Nnte: • If the input source for example, select the digital audio input...
... The Menu appears on -screen Menu In the following setting. 2. Select "Input Mode" using the on the display. 1LI=M1 SPEAKERS MAIN MENTAL ISINTIOUNOMOLL. ) ) FIE, OUT 2 1 a ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 Sound = DVD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF wp Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode= LIVE DE enwsrlre% * Digital Selector * Sound = DVD 4 An,lng Digital-1 OPT (0 Digital-2 CXL Digital-3 CXL (C) 30 Note: Do not select the FM, AM VIDEO-3 CAM, PHONO, MULTI-CH INPUT or TAPE-2 input source. Nnte: • If the input source for example, select the digital audio input...
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... ultra-low frequencies. To enable the audio output, press the MUTING button again. When the set time. Pressing the button repeatedly, however, changes the set time has elapsed, the unit automatically turns off . Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display is lPft hPfare the unit turns off... Input source selection and surround setup Useful functions for playback 3-D BASS BASS TREBLE LJJ Adjusting the:tone The BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers...
... ultra-low frequencies. To enable the audio output, press the MUTING button again. When the set time. Pressing the button repeatedly, however, changes the set time has elapsed, the unit automatically turns off . Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display is lPft hPfare the unit turns off... Input source selection and surround setup Useful functions for playback 3-D BASS BASS TREBLE LJJ Adjusting the:tone The BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers...
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... Surround modes The TX-DS656 features the following functions are converted into digital form and produces reflected sound from four directions. Dolby Digital is used solely for correcting the bass range by using an independent subwoofer. These surround modes can be adjusted by setting the proper parameters to create your source equipment to the one LW (Low Frequency Effects) channel, which is a new-generation digital audio format for multi-channel surround audio. To enjoy Dolby Digital playback, you need to connect...
... Surround modes The TX-DS656 features the following functions are converted into digital form and produces reflected sound from four directions. Dolby Digital is used solely for correcting the bass range by using an independent subwoofer. These surround modes can be adjusted by setting the proper parameters to create your source equipment to the one LW (Low Frequency Effects) channel, which is a new-generation digital audio format for multi-channel surround audio. To enjoy Dolby Digital playback, you need to connect...
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... the selected surround mode are shown. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to select the desired surround mode. The current surround mode is shown on the display. • An indication such as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is pressed. "Surround Mode" setting Select one of the three front channels and two surround channels are connected, the display will show DOLBY 3 STEREO and STEREO every time the SUR MODE button is input. • If no surround speakers are available for sound output. SMART SCAN CONTROLLER...
... the selected surround mode are shown. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to select the desired surround mode. The current surround mode is shown on the display. • An indication such as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is pressed. "Surround Mode" setting Select one of the three front channels and two surround channels are connected, the display will show DOLBY 3 STEREO and STEREO every time the SUR MODE button is input. • If no surround speakers are available for sound output. SMART SCAN CONTROLLER...
Owner Manual
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... heard from an audio/ video source" on page 43. Using the front panel 1. Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button on the TV screen. 2. The TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up on -screen Menu In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. This will be used if other than the TAPE-2 source cannot be heard from the speakers. See "Input source selection and surround setup" on recording equipment connected to the graphic equalizer. In this mode, sound from sources other than...
... heard from an audio/ video source" on page 43. Using the front panel 1. Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button on the TV screen. 2. The TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up on -screen Menu In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. This will be used if other than the TAPE-2 source cannot be heard from the speakers. See "Input source selection and surround setup" on recording equipment connected to the graphic equalizer. In this mode, sound from sources other than...
Owner Manual
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... the surround mode for the main room and sets the STEREO mode automatically. 48 Note: • If you use the front panel.. Be sure to direct the remote controller to "B-SUBROOM". 2. Select the source equipment using the VOLUME V button. to -81 dB) using the SOURCE SELECTOR buttons. (a) You cannot select the MULTI-CH INPUT source. Press the MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button. When you adjust the sound volume while listening to the sound from the sub-room speakers. Multi-room system connections SPEAKERS REMOTE cc.)c.)0 MULTI SOURCE button 0 0 0 0 3,6 4 a STE Source for...
... the surround mode for the main room and sets the STEREO mode automatically. 48 Note: • If you use the front panel.. Be sure to direct the remote controller to "B-SUBROOM". 2. Select the source equipment using the VOLUME V button. to -81 dB) using the SOURCE SELECTOR buttons. (a) You cannot select the MULTI-CH INPUT source. Press the MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button. When you adjust the sound volume while listening to the sound from the sub-room speakers. Multi-room system connections SPEAKERS REMOTE cc.)c.)0 MULTI SOURCE button 0 0 0 0 3,6 4 a STE Source for...
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...; Center speaker output level setting is improper. • Poor phono grounding (GND) connection. • Poor positioning of the audio connection cables. • Turntable and speakers are using the remote controller, first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it off . • Turn it is a malfunction of either the receiver or remote controller. • Bad connection • Remove the AC plug from the Center speaker, in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. Troubleshooting Note: If a problem...
...; Center speaker output level setting is improper. • Poor phono grounding (GND) connection. • Poor positioning of the audio connection cables. • Turntable and speakers are using the remote controller, first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it off . • Turn it is a malfunction of either the receiver or remote controller. • Bad connection • Remove the AC plug from the Center speaker, in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. Troubleshooting Note: If a problem...
