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Doing so may degrade sound quality. OUTPUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial cable Optial fiber cable 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OUTPUT (DIGITAL) CD player OPTICAL 2 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT (ANALOG) TX-DS777 only :Signal Flow MD recorder / DAT etc... W REMOTE CONTROL Do not ...) R Improper Connection Insert completely Connect your player to the instruction manual of each component when making any con- Optial fiber cable TX-DS777 / TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL ...
Doing so may degrade sound quality. OUTPUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial cable Optial fiber cable 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OUTPUT (DIGITAL) CD player OPTICAL 2 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT (ANALOG) TX-DS777 only :Signal Flow MD recorder / DAT etc... W REMOTE CONTROL Do not ...) R Improper Connection Insert completely Connect your player to the instruction manual of each component when making any con- Optial fiber cable TX-DS777 / TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL ...
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...(REC) OUT MONITOR OUT AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. REMOTE CONTROL Worldwide and European models U.S.A. TX-DS777/TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB ... must also be connected. • This receiver's remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. • If the connecting device has two z connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally...audio devices. REMOTE CONTROL CD Player Cassette Tape Deck Connections for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to operate cassette tape...
...(REC) OUT MONITOR OUT AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. REMOTE CONTROL Worldwide and European models U.S.A. TX-DS777/TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB ... must also be connected. • This receiver's remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. • If the connecting device has two z connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally...audio devices. REMOTE CONTROL CD Player Cassette Tape Deck Connections for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to operate cassette tape...
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...and Center speaker • Place these speakers so that their height is certified by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). Left and Right surround speakers • Place these three speakers at the same height... example of the audience's ears. ment and recommendations are very important. Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is 1 meter higher than that... Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by Lucasfilm Ltd. (such as a sound source for the Right and Left front speakers and enhancing the sonic ...
...and Center speaker • Place these speakers so that their height is certified by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). Left and Right surround speakers • Place these three speakers at the same height... example of the audience's ears. ment and recommendations are very important. Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is 1 meter higher than that... Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by Lucasfilm Ltd. (such as a sound source for the Right and Left front speakers and enhancing the sonic ...
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... SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B Use Front SPEAKERS B terminals to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wire. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Surround Speaker L ch. 11 FRONTSPEAKERS: SURROUNDSPEAKERS: CENTERSPEAKER: A or B: 6 ohms min./speaker 6 ohms min./speaker 6 ohms...8226; When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. Screw No! Center Speaker Surround...
... SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B Use Front SPEAKERS B terminals to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wire. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Surround Speaker L ch. 11 FRONTSPEAKERS: SURROUNDSPEAKERS: CENTERSPEAKER: A or B: 6 ohms min./speaker 6 ohms min./speaker 6 ohms...8226; When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. Screw No! Center Speaker Surround...
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.... Follow item 19 of an outdoor antenna is not very clear with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. If the reception is recommended. Connecting the AM loop antenna: The AM loop antenna is necessary. Set it in the direction and position where you...
.... Follow item 19 of an outdoor antenna is not very clear with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. If the reception is recommended. Connecting the AM loop antenna: The AM loop antenna is necessary. Set it in the direction and position where you...
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... Setup Use the on -screen display. • Press the center of the button to change to use the on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. For example, the volume level indicator appears on -screen display 1. Character...
... Setup Use the on -screen display. • Press the center of the button to change to use the on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. For example, the volume level indicator appears on -screen display 1. Character...
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... 23). Set the simultaneous display mode. Perform digital input setting (page 29). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- TAPE VIDEO 1,2 OPTICAL OUT Select the audio recording source (page 45). Using the on-screen display OSD screens *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec...
... 23). Set the simultaneous display mode. Perform digital input setting (page 29). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- TAPE VIDEO 1,2 OPTICAL OUT Select the audio recording source (page 45). Using the on-screen display OSD screens *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec...
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...(Right front) R-Sur (Right surround) L-Sur(Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer) Left Notes: • In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to "No" in the configuration setup explained on the page 18,19. • If the speaker level is -30 to... from the speaker that you can adjust the output level of each speaker so that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. To adjust the level of each channel so that has been set to adjust the speaker output levels 1. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART...
...(Right front) R-Sur (Right surround) L-Sur(Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer) Left Notes: • In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to "No" in the configuration setup explained on the page 18,19. • If the speaker level is -30 to... from the speaker that you can adjust the output level of each speaker so that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. To adjust the level of each channel so that has been set to adjust the speaker output levels 1. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART...
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... ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A Setting the bass peak level (Bass Peak Level Manager* TX-DS777 only) To prevent damage to select "Yes" or "No." Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "Bass Peak Setup?" Rotate the...step 2. * Bass Peak Level Manager is output and "Turn SSC Up" appears. 4. Gently rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise and, just before sound is distorted, press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Then Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. ting mode. 2. If your system does not include any subwoofer, this...
... ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A Setting the bass peak level (Bass Peak Level Manager* TX-DS777 only) To prevent damage to select "Yes" or "No." Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "Bass Peak Setup?" Rotate the...step 2. * Bass Peak Level Manager is output and "Turn SSC Up" appears. 4. Gently rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise and, just before sound is distorted, press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Then Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. ting mode. 2. If your system does not include any subwoofer, this...
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...Peak Setup * Bass Peak Level Limiter = Yes Peak Level =+18dB Starting The Test Tone 4 * Bass Peak Setup * 1.Turn Volume Up. 2.When Sound Distorts. 3.Press ENTER. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button until "Digital In- put?" This completes the digital input setup. Select "Speaker Setup" and then ...VIDEO 1-3, and TAPE input channels can now press the right and left edges of 1 dB. 5. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is displayed again. The default setting is indicated as "Peak Level." 4. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. tal audio input connector "COAX 1," from...
...Peak Setup * Bass Peak Level Limiter = Yes Peak Level =+18dB Starting The Test Tone 4 * Bass Peak Setup * 1.Turn Volume Up. 2.When Sound Distorts. 3.Press ENTER. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button until "Digital In- put?" This completes the digital input setup. Select "Speaker Setup" and then ...VIDEO 1-3, and TAPE input channels can now press the right and left edges of 1 dB. 5. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is displayed again. The default setting is indicated as "Peak Level." 4. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. tal audio input connector "COAX 1," from...
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... indicator is lit on the display. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise increases the sound volume. Start playing the selected input source. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the sound volume. STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES MULTI CH INPUT ... TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. Adjust the sound volume to the system, the message may appear such as "PCM 48 kHz" before the current encode format appears. The selected source ...
... indicator is lit on the display. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise increases the sound volume. Start playing the selected input source. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the sound volume. STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES MULTI CH INPUT ... TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. Adjust the sound volume to the system, the message may appear such as "PCM 48 kHz" before the current encode format appears. The selected source ...
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...8226; Make sure that the input signal format setting is correct. (See page 28,29.) • The Muting function may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro... Logic THX Cinema • Selecting an input source using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button is displayed on the next line. • See page 33 for information on the front panel. Press...
...8226; Make sure that the input signal format setting is correct. (See page 28,29.) • The Muting function may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro... Logic THX Cinema • Selecting an input source using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button is displayed on the next line. • See page 33 for information on the front panel. Press...
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... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the input signal format from the equipment connected to display the digital input format. and Canadian models) (TX-DS676: European model only) 4. Although you may produce skipped sound. Selecting an input source 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D 2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG SPEAKERS A TUNED AUTO PRESET/MODE ADJ... in the DTS format is detected automatically to the analog input jacks will be played. In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A.
... SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the input signal format from the equipment connected to display the digital input format. and Canadian models) (TX-DS676: European model only) 4. Although you may produce skipped sound. Selecting an input source 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D 2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG SPEAKERS A TUNED AUTO PRESET/MODE ADJ... in the DTS format is detected automatically to the analog input jacks will be played. In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A.
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.... Select "Listening Mode" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to turn off the playback sound immediately. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. The display shows "Muting." Press the MUTING button again to restore the "flat" bass...of the ENTER/ Cursor button to turn off ... Select "Set to adjust the bass or treble level. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Now the sound output to adjust the treble level. 3. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep time is "THX" or "Direct."...
.... Select "Listening Mode" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to turn off the playback sound immediately. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. The display shows "Muting." Press the MUTING button again to restore the "flat" bass...of the ENTER/ Cursor button to turn off ... Select "Set to adjust the bass or treble level. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Now the sound output to adjust the treble level. 3. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep time is "THX" or "Direct."...
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... of the EN- "Multi Ch Input Level Setup" screen appears. 6. Press the upper or lower edge of the speaker levels you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. The adjustment range of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to select the item. Rotate the SMART SCAN... source you wish to assign a video source to select the desired parameter. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. At the listening position, adjust the speaker output level so that you set the output level of the button to the...
... of the EN- "Multi Ch Input Level Setup" screen appears. 6. Press the upper or lower edge of the speaker levels you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. The adjustment range of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to select the item. Rotate the SMART SCAN... source you wish to assign a video source to select the desired parameter. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. At the listening position, adjust the speaker output level so that you set the output level of the button to the...
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... audience in a large hall. DSP (Digital Signal Processor) The DSP converts the audio signals into reflected sound that could be created in a concert hall. fects of the sound reflected from four directions. Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is suitable for accurate reproduction of the stage. ally record and play...
... audience in a large hall. DSP (Digital Signal Processor) The DSP converts the audio signals into reflected sound that could be created in a concert hall. fects of the sound reflected from four directions. Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is suitable for accurate reproduction of the stage. ally record and play...
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...VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing the input selector button. 3. Input selector ...buttons Select the desired input source. ing the selected source. Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1. Listening mode button Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start...
...VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing the input selector button. 3. Input selector ...buttons Select the desired input source. ing the selected source. Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1. Listening mode button Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start...
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...or press the EXIT button, to select an listening mode. 4. TX-DS777 USA&Canadian model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS777 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS676 European model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG 5CH STEREO SURROUND DSP...SCAN CONTROLLER lets you play Dolby ProLogic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, (or MPEG) software. 5CH STEREO(TX-DS676) : Press this button if you wish to enjoy pure direct sound. You can use on-screen display to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the volume ...
...or press the EXIT button, to select an listening mode. 4. TX-DS777 USA&Canadian model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS777 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG THX SURROUND DSP TX-DS676 European model DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS/MPEG 5CH STEREO SURROUND DSP...SCAN CONTROLLER lets you play Dolby ProLogic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, (or MPEG) software. 5CH STEREO(TX-DS676) : Press this button if you wish to enjoy pure direct sound. You can use on-screen display to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the volume ...
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... The LFE level setting is without any further reverberation. You can adjust the strength of direct sound reflection, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in Dolby Digital, (MPEG,) ...or DTS software. Select "-∞ dB," "-10dB," "0dB," or "+10dB." The Re-EQ function is effective except for theaters will be played as environmental sound and human conversations, it is...
... The LFE level setting is without any further reverberation. You can adjust the strength of direct sound reflection, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in Dolby Digital, (MPEG,) ...or DTS software. Select "-∞ dB," "-10dB," "0dB," or "+10dB." The Re-EQ function is effective except for theaters will be played as environmental sound and human conversations, it is...
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...PUSH TO ENTER * IntelliVolume Setup* CD : 0dB PHONO : 0dB FM : 0dB AM : 0dB TAPE : 0dB • Using the on a scale of MIN (0: no sound) to your volume settings either settings, the volume level changes in the same increment. When the cursor is on a scale which you wish to set... DSP PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS DSP A 4 PRESET/MODE ADJ Volume display method setup You have the option of displaying your receiver varies, even when the sound volume setting is possible in the range between -12 ~ +12 dB, in units of 1 dB. 5. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. PUSH TO ENTER...
...PUSH TO ENTER * IntelliVolume Setup* CD : 0dB PHONO : 0dB FM : 0dB AM : 0dB TAPE : 0dB • Using the on a scale of MIN (0: no sound) to your volume settings either settings, the volume level changes in the same increment. When the cursor is on a scale which you wish to set... DSP PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS DSP A 4 PRESET/MODE ADJ Volume display method setup You have the option of displaying your receiver varies, even when the sound volume setting is possible in the range between -12 ~ +12 dB, in units of 1 dB. 5. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. PUSH TO ENTER...