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... 2 or Zone 3. [ DISPLAY button (68) This button is selected. 10 It must be played through the AV receiver. G NETWORK indicator (121) Lights when the Net input selector is used . D A and B indicators (70) Indicate which audio channels are jacks for the current listening mode. X USB port (127) A USB mass storage device, such as...
... 2 or Zone 3. [ DISPLAY button (68) This button is selected. 10 It must be played through the AV receiver. G NETWORK indicator (121) Lights when the Net input selector is used . D A and B indicators (70) Indicate which audio channels are jacks for the current listening mode. X USB port (127) A USB mass storage device, such as...
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...ZONE 3 L/R These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on a multichannel power amplifier for when you can connect a DVD/BD player's 2-channel analog audio output. [ MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting the front ...antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). Front & Rear Panels-Continued Z DVD/BD IN Here you want to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video...
...ZONE 3 L/R These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on a multichannel power amplifier for when you can connect a DVD/BD player's 2-channel analog audio output. [ MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This analog multichannel input is for connecting the front ...antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). Front & Rear Panels-Continued Z DVD/BD IN Here you want to use the AV receiver solely as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video...
Owner Manual
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... and right speakers. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Tip: To find the best position for dialog. Position them at the sides of the listener...to 100 cm) above ear level. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them at one that provides the most satisfying results. 1/3 of ... and providing a full sound image. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your listening...
... and right speakers. Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Tip: To find the best position for dialog. Position them at the sides of the listener...to 100 cm) above ear level. You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. Position them at one that provides the most satisfying results. 1/3 of ... and providing a full sound image. About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your listening...
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... bridged, front Speakers B can use Speakers B for more information. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can drive up to 7.2 speakers. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo speakers (2-channels). See pages 22 to 26 for serious music listening with A and B FL...
... bridged, front Speakers B can use Speakers B for more information. Connecting the AV receiver Connecting Your Speakers About Speakers A and Speakers B Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can drive up to 7.2 speakers. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo speakers (2-channels). See pages 22 to 26 for serious music listening with A and B FL...
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... are also color-coded and you should use one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminal. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 9.2-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set individually for a really powerful and solid bass. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE...
... are also color-coded and you should use one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminal. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Speaker Configuration For 9.2-channel surround-sound playback, you need to set individually for a really powerful and solid bass. Powered subwoofer LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE...
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Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 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. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. ■ 9.2-channel Playback with...
Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 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. 2 Unscrew the terminal. 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) 3 Fully insert the bare wires. 4 Screw the terminal tight. ■ 9.2-channel Playback with...
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... "Speaker Settings" on page 57 and "Speaker Setup" on page 95. • You can choose which speaker should be used. 22 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ 7.2-channel Playback with Speakers A or Speakers B The following illustration shows which of the spakers you want to use the Speakers B configuration, front high speakers cannnot...
... "Speaker Settings" on page 57 and "Speaker Setup" on page 95. • You can choose which speaker should be used. 22 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued ■ 7.2-channel Playback with Speakers A or Speakers B The following illustration shows which of the spakers you want to use the Speakers B configuration, front high speakers cannnot...
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...Use white plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Video / Audio HDMI Cable Video Component video cable S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio ...analog audio cables can carry uncompressed standard- The audio quality is typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 29 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. ...
...Use white plugs to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect right-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Video / Audio HDMI Cable Video Component video cable S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio ...analog audio cables can carry uncompressed standard- The audio quality is typically used instead of a multichannel cable. 29 Connecting the AV receiver-Continued About AV Connections • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with a 7.1channel analog audio output. ...
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... HDMI standard. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, opera- DVD/BD recorder is up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). The AV receiver can be guaranteed. •...Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats. ■ Onkyo for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must also support HDCP. *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The...
... HDMI standard. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on Onkyo components. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however, opera- DVD/BD recorder is up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM). The AV receiver can be guaranteed. •...Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats. ■ Onkyo for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI must also support HDCP. *1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The...
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... outputs and vice versa. Audio Signal Flow Chart Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial AV receiver Analog HDMI HDMI *1 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on the "Audio TV Out" setting (see page 113). *2 Only the front L/R channels are present at more than one input, the inputs will be connected to ...an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by using any of the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog. 34 For example, audio signals connected to the AV receiver by the analog...
... outputs and vice versa. Audio Signal Flow Chart Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial AV receiver Analog HDMI HDMI *1 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on the "Audio TV Out" setting (see page 113). *2 Only the front L/R channels are present at more than one input, the inputs will be connected to ...an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by using any of the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog. 34 For example, audio signals connected to the AV receiver by the analog...
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... Sensitivity" on your DVD player. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver's MULTI CH: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on page 94. 7.1 ch 5.1 ch L CENTER FRONT R L RL SUB SURROUND WOOFER R SURR BACK DVD ...audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you must assign it to the AV receiver's multichannel input. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don't connect anything to the AV...
... Sensitivity" on your DVD player. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver's MULTI CH: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on page 94. 7.1 ch 5.1 ch L CENTER FRONT R L RL SUB SURROUND WOOFER R SURR BACK DVD ...audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you must assign it to the AV receiver's multichannel input. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don't connect anything to the AV...
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Surround right back speaker 8. Front wide/Front high left speaker 5. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to output in the "Speaker Configuration" (page 95). 45 If you don't want to use a more...123456789 1. Surround left speaker* 9 Front wide/Front high right speaker* Powered subwoofer See "Connecting Powered Subwoofers" on page 19 for the channel that you use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the power amplifier. Front right speaker 4. You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Surround...
Surround right back speaker 8. Front wide/Front high left speaker 5. Connecting the AV receiver-Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to output in the "Speaker Configuration" (page 95). 45 If you don't want to use a more...123456789 1. Surround left speaker* 9 Front wide/Front high right speaker* Powered subwoofer See "Connecting Powered Subwoofers" on page 19 for the channel that you use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the power amplifier. Front right speaker 4. You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Surround...
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...multi- The main menu appears onscreen. First Time Setup-Continued Analog Audio Input Setup If you connect a component to the AV receiver's analog multichannel input, you must run Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup again (see page 61). For example... 5. The "Analog Audio Input" menu appears. 1-5. Analog Audio Input Multich Subwoofer Input Sensitivity - - - - - 5 Press the [SETUP] button. channel input, press the [AUDIO] button and select the "Audio selector" (see pages 23 to an input selector. Speaker Settings If you must assign that input...
...multi- The main menu appears onscreen. First Time Setup-Continued Analog Audio Input Setup If you connect a component to the AV receiver's analog multichannel input, you must run Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup again (see page 61). For example... 5. The "Analog Audio Input" menu appears. 1-5. Analog Audio Input Multich Subwoofer Input Sensitivity - - - - - 5 Press the [SETUP] button. channel input, press the [AUDIO] button and select the "Audio selector" (see pages 23 to an input selector. Speaker Settings If you must assign that input...
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...format* Sampling frequency Input Signal Resolution Output Resolution * If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can boost or ... the available information. The following information can typically be performed on the AV receiver by using its [DISPLAY] button. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of channels is selected. • The tone can adjust the bass and treble for the...
...format* Sampling frequency Input Signal Resolution Output Resolution * If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. Remote controller Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. ■ Treble You can boost or ... the available information. The following information can typically be performed on the AV receiver by using its [DISPLAY] button. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of channels is selected. • The tone can adjust the bass and treble for the...
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...setting cannot be selected. • If you use surround back speakers, the speaker selection will be selected in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR light up. (The Powered Zone 2/3 speakers are using Speakers B, you want to "Bi-Amp", "BTL", or "Normal" .... Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is set to the AV receiver's PHONES jack for private listening, as Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ are unavailable. • While you...
...setting cannot be selected. • If you use surround back speakers, the speaker selection will be selected in the PHONES jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR light up. (The Powered Zone 2/3 speakers are using Speakers B, you want to "Bi-Amp", "BTL", or "Normal" .... Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is set to the AV receiver's PHONES jack for private listening, as Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ are unavailable. • While you...
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...to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number flashes. The station or channel is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. Repeat this procedure for easy identification (...station that you want to the Radio-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations MEMORY PRESET F/S AV receiver To select a preset, use the Deleting Presets PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to store the station or channel. or Remote controller You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. MEMORY, TUNING...
...to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number flashes. The station or channel is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [F]/[S] buttons, or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. Repeat this procedure for easy identification (...station that you want to the Radio-Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations MEMORY PRESET F/S AV receiver To select a preset, use the Deleting Presets PRESET [F]/[S] buttons to store the station or channel. or Remote controller You can name your favorite AM/FM radio stations. MEMORY, TUNING...
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...the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will appear on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the AV receiver. Center speaker is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats. 87 ...Using the Listening Modes-Continued 5.1 channel Sources (3/3) Listening Mode Button ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout LH RH LH RH LH RH *1 LH *2 *1 RH *2 LW FL C FR RW...
...the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will appear on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the AV receiver. Center speaker is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz. • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats. 87 ...Using the Listening Modes-Continued 5.1 channel Sources (3/3) Listening Mode Button ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout LH RH LH RH LH RH *1 LH *2 *1 RH *2 LW FL C FR RW...
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... movie theater or concert hall. About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with a 5.1 system Dynamic Surround Expansion first adds Wide channels for the biggest impact on envelopment. It can also be used...perceptual cues. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels, Dynamic Surround Expansion applies Surround Envelopment Processing to the AV receiver. Center speaker is connected to enhance the blend between the front and surround channels. 89 Pure Audio In this mode when watching an ...
... movie theater or concert hall. About the Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with a 5.1 system Dynamic Surround Expansion first adds Wide channels for the biggest impact on envelopment. It can also be used...perceptual cues. In addition to these new Wide and Height channels, Dynamic Surround Expansion applies Surround Envelopment Processing to the AV receiver. Center speaker is connected to enhance the blend between the front and surround channels. 89 Pure Audio In this mode when watching an ...
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... Input Multich See "Analog Audio Input Setup" on page 56. If you find that this setting, you can change the AV receiver's subwoofer sensitivity to the AV receiver's MULTI CH: SUBWOOFER jack. With this setting only affects signals connected to match your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 ...dB or 15 dB setting. 94 Subwoofer Input Sensitivity 0 dB (default), 5 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their ...
... Input Multich See "Analog Audio Input Setup" on page 56. If you find that this setting, you can change the AV receiver's subwoofer sensitivity to the AV receiver's MULTI CH: SUBWOOFER jack. With this setting only affects signals connected to match your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 ...dB or 15 dB setting. 94 Subwoofer Input Sensitivity 0 dB (default), 5 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their ...
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...it is set automatically by Speakers A and Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued THX Audio Setup This setting is reduced by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels and frequency response. When the "Loudness Plus" is set to a room boundary (i.e., wall). BGC Off: Select this to enjoy... 4 feet (1.2 m) apart. This setting is automatically applied when listening in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. On: Select this to "Yes". THX Loudness Plus is used by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page...
...it is set automatically by Speakers A and Speakers B. Advanced Setup-Continued THX Audio Setup This setting is reduced by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels and frequency response. When the "Loudness Plus" is set to a room boundary (i.e., wall). BGC Off: Select this to enjoy... 4 feet (1.2 m) apart. This setting is automatically applied when listening in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. On: Select this to "Yes". THX Loudness Plus is used by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page...