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...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... nections. • Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Audio Connection Cable CD GND PHONO...OUTPUT Audio Connection Cable OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) Tape deck / MD recorder / DAT 6 Doing so may degrade sound quality. 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 ...
...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... nections. • Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Audio Connection Cable CD GND PHONO...OUTPUT Audio Connection Cable OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) Tape deck / MD recorder / DAT 6 Doing so may degrade sound quality. 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 ...
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...remote controller for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to GND terminal. the audio connection cables must also be connected. • This receiver's remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. • If the ...the sensor area of the corresponding analog input. (See page 23,29.) 2. Audio equipment connections 1. When using moving magnet cartridges. 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 DIGITAL ...
...remote controller for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to GND terminal. the audio connection cables must also be connected. • This receiver's remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. • If the ...the sensor area of the corresponding analog input. (See page 23,29.) 2. Audio equipment connections 1. When using moving magnet cartridges. 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 DIGITAL ...
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... speaker configuration: • Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). For surround playback (see "Using the listening modes" on the size of speaker place- Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is 1 meter higher than that...
... speaker configuration: • Right and Left front speakers • Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). For surround playback (see "Using the listening modes" on the size of speaker place- Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that is 1 meter higher than that...
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... • When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wire. Unscrew 3. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Surround Speaker L ch. 11 FRONTSPEAKERS: SURROUNDSPEAKERS: CENTERSPEAKER: A or B: 6 ohms min...
... • When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to circuitry, never short-circuit the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wire. Unscrew 3. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Surround Speaker L ch. 11 FRONTSPEAKERS: SURROUNDSPEAKERS: CENTERSPEAKER: A or B: 6 ohms min...
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... antenna Please make sure that will be more effective if it with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Making antenna connections U.S. Fix it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna. • To avoid the risk...
... antenna Please make sure that will be more effective if it with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Making antenna connections U.S. Fix it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna. • To avoid the risk...
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... OSD format used in which means the OSD format is superimposed on images when video signals are shown on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button. Background...
... OSD format used in which means the OSD format is superimposed on images when video signals are shown on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button. Background...
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... the speaker output level (page 21). Assign a video input source (page 40). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- Set the simultaneous display mode. Perform digital input setting (page 29). Using the on-screen display OSD screens *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec...
... the speaker output level (page 21). Assign a video input source (page 40). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- Set the simultaneous display mode. Perform digital input setting (page 29). 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 range of each channel so that has been set to +12 dB, except for the subwoofer... or higher , the maximum level indicated on the display will change the speaker that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. The Test Tone function is not available when the headphones are connected or when MULTI CH INPUT is output from the left front speaker. Select...
...(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 range of each channel so that has been set to +12 dB, except for the subwoofer... or higher , the maximum level indicated on the display will change the speaker that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. The Test Tone function is not available when the headphones are connected or when MULTI CH INPUT is output from the left front speaker. Select...
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...MODE 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." Then Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to your subwoofer,... * Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm LTD. db torts Push SSC" appears. Note: • Allowing the speakers to produce distorted sound for a long time may cause damage to the speakers. • To disable the bass peak level limiter, select "No" in the bass peak level ...
...MODE 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." Then Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to your subwoofer,... * Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm LTD. db torts Push SSC" appears. Note: • Allowing the speakers to produce distorted sound for a long time may cause damage to the speakers. • To disable the bass peak level limiter, select "No" in the bass peak level ...
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... screen appears. The bass peak level when the bass peak limiter is turned Yes is distorted. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is indicated as "Peak Level." 4. CD: OPT1 Assume that it accepts analog or digital audio input. put?" Select "Starting The Test ... Bass 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 OSD MENU button. 2. You can be set . Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button until "Digital In- Press the SMART SCAN ...
... screen appears. The bass peak level when the bass peak limiter is turned Yes is distorted. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is indicated as "Peak Level." 4. CD: OPT1 Assume that it accepts analog or digital audio input. put?" Select "Starting The Test ... Bass 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 OSD MENU button. 2. You can be set . Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button until "Digital In- Press the SMART SCAN ...
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...-1 VIDEO-2 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 4 PHONES 1. If you start playing the DVD player connected to an appropriate level. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the... sound volume. Start playing the selected input source. If it is provided by the data from the DVD player, which does not indicate ...
...-1 VIDEO-2 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 4 PHONES 1. If you start playing the DVD player connected to an appropriate level. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the... sound volume. Start playing the selected input source. If it is provided by the data from the DVD player, which does not indicate ...
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... using the remote controller. 4 You can use on-screen display to change the brightness of using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the front panel. Select "Input Selector" and then press the right ... press the EXIT button, to the PHONES jack using a standard stereo plug. (When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound is heard from the speakers, check the following items: • When you have selected DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, check the "digital input ...
... using the remote controller. 4 You can use on-screen display to change the brightness of using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the front panel. Select "Input Selector" and then press the right ... press the EXIT button, to the PHONES jack using a standard stereo plug. (When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound is heard from the speakers, check the following items: • When you have selected DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, check the "digital input ...
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...normally, you may produce skipped sound. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button twice to select the input signal format. 3. warded during playback, decoded PCM signals may change the digital audio format to execute the necessary decoding process. and Canadian models) (TX-DS676: European model only) 4. ...PCM (PCM signal processing) A decoding process is played back using "PCM" or "Analog" mode, a noise will be played. In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A. This...
...normally, you may produce skipped sound. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button twice to select the input signal format. 3. warded during playback, decoded PCM signals may change the digital audio format to execute the necessary decoding process. and Canadian models) (TX-DS676: European model only) 4. ...PCM (PCM signal processing) A decoding process is played back using "PCM" or "Analog" mode, a noise will be played. In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A. This...
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...MODE AUDIO button. 2. Select "Listening Mode" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/ Cursor button to restore the "flat" bass and treble sound. 5. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Note: 31 You cannot perform this button, the time... button. The display shows "Muting." Adjusting the tone (Bass and treble adjustment) The bass and treble levels can turn off the power to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. Press the MUTING button again to turn off ... Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the center of ...
...MODE AUDIO button. 2. Select "Listening Mode" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/ Cursor button to restore the "flat" bass and treble sound. 5. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Note: 31 You cannot perform this button, the time... button. The display shows "Muting." Adjusting the tone (Bass and treble adjustment) The bass and treble levels can turn off the power to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. Press the MUTING button again to turn off ... Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the center of ...
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...button on -screen display 1. For the right front, left front, center, right surround and left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. Using the front panel 1. If you do not wish to do so, proceed to step 5. Select "Level Setup" and... Input Level Setup" screen appears. 6. For the right front, left front, center, right surround and left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. 6 ** Multi Ch Input ** Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+...
...button on -screen display 1. For the right front, left front, center, right surround and left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. Using the front panel 1. If you do not wish to do so, proceed to step 5. Select "Level Setup" and... Input Level Setup" screen appears. 6. For the right front, left front, center, right surround and left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. 6 ** Multi Ch Input ** Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+...
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...processing Surround mode suitable for movie soundtracks In the following mode is available: STEREO This is suitable for classics and opera music. Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is a normal stereo mode. STUDIO-MIX : This mode is cancelled. TV LOGIC : This ...the original recording. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD player, video disc, or CD that can enjoy monaural sound with L/R front speakers The following surround modes, additional processing is reprocessed using a listening mode, make you feel like listening to page ...
...processing Surround mode suitable for movie soundtracks In the following mode is available: STEREO This is suitable for classics and opera music. Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is a normal stereo mode. STUDIO-MIX : This mode is cancelled. TV LOGIC : This ...the original recording. DOLBY DIGITAL: Select this option when you play a DVD player, video disc, or CD that can enjoy monaural sound with L/R front speakers The following surround modes, additional processing is reprocessed using a listening mode, make you feel like listening to page ...
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...-2 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. VOLUME buttons Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Listening mode button Use these buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start play- Press one of the...
...-2 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. VOLUME buttons Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Listening mode button Use these buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start play- Press one of the...
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...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 TX-DS 676 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS 5CH ...sports programming, talk shows, etc. THX need to connect the sound source with a correct digital input connector. • When you wish to play Dolby ProLogic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, (or MPEG) software. 5CH STEREO(TX-DS676) : Press this button to has been recorded 4dB louder than ...
...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 TX-DS 676 Others DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO /DTS 5CH ...sports programming, talk shows, etc. THX need to connect the sound source with a correct digital input connector. • When you wish to play Dolby ProLogic, Dolby Digital, DTS Surround, (or MPEG) software. 5CH STEREO(TX-DS676) : Press this button to has been recorded 4dB louder than ...
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Notes: • The depth of acoustic reverberation, 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 the home environment. • Late Night Select "High," "Low," or "OFF." When this...) Select "ON" or "OFF." When this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the listening mode is narrowed down to hear easily minute sound at large sound volumes. Select "-∞ dB," "-20dB," "-10dB," or "0dB." With some software, this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the ...
Notes: • The depth of acoustic reverberation, 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 the home environment. • Late Night Select "High," "Low," or "OFF." When this...) Select "ON" or "OFF." When this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the listening mode is narrowed down to hear easily minute sound at large sound volumes. Select "-∞ dB," "-20dB," "-10dB," or "0dB." With some software, this parameter when the source is "DTS" and the ...
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... 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 same. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select a value Select a desired adjustment value for each input source. Select "...SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. The IntelliVolume Setup screen appears. on "TAPE," you can perform IntelliVolume setup. 3. Now you change the sound volume display method. 3. Select the source to which is possible in the range between -12 ~ +12 dB,in advance. 1. appears. 2....
... 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 same. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select a value Select a desired adjustment value for each input source. Select "...SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. The IntelliVolume Setup screen appears. on "TAPE," you can perform IntelliVolume setup. 3. Now you change the sound volume display method. 3. Select the source to which is possible in the range between -12 ~ +12 dB,in advance. 1. appears. 2....