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...unit from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. For models having a power cord with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to radio ...hands are designed to disconnect this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the mains. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit's rear...
...unit from earphones and headphones can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your Onkyo dealer. 3. For models having a power cord with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to radio ...hands are designed to disconnect this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the mains. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit's rear...
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...connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your surround sound system, you need to do is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 33) or...SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals. En 13 To get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker terminal. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should use depending on the number of speakers that you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Configuration The following ...
...connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your surround sound system, you need to do is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be sure to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 33) or...SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals. En 13 To get them to the positive (+) side of each speaker terminal. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should use depending on the number of speakers that you have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Configuration The following ...
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...Not Use Not Use Not Use Not Use Note • You cannot set speaker impedance individually for serious music listening with 7.2-channels surround sound and use Speakers A when watching a DVD movie with a pair of top-quality stereo speakers. You could, for example, use ...Speakers B. About Speakers A and Speakers B Installing Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to 7.2-channel surround-sound playback from each speaker configuration. Each configuration has its own pair of bi-amp capable speakers. Two typical applications are bi-amped, Speakers...
...Not Use Not Use Not Use Not Use Note • You cannot set speaker impedance individually for serious music listening with 7.2-channels surround sound and use Speakers A when watching a DVD movie with a pair of top-quality stereo speakers. You could, for example, use ...Speakers B. About Speakers A and Speakers B Installing Speakers A and Speakers B allows you can configure the AV receiver to 7.2-channel surround-sound playback from each speaker configuration. Each configuration has its own pair of bi-amp capable speakers. Two typical applications are bi-amped, Speakers...
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... with Speakers A or Speakers B The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. If you want to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals.
... with Speakers A or Speakers B The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. If you want to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals.
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...Video & Audio AV receiver Other cables : Video AV receiver : Audio TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals ... multichannel analog audio and is typically used instead of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is a conventional analog interface to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Signal Video and Audio Video Cable...
...Video & Audio AV receiver Other cables : Video AV receiver : Audio TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals ... multichannel analog audio and is typically used instead of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is a conventional analog interface to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. Composite video is inserted and close when it's removed. Signal Video and Audio Video Cable...
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... to the AV receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Personal computer Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. To stop the AV receiver's speakers from producing sound, you adjust the volume of the AV receiver. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 49). the... down the volume of the AV receiver. Set the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • As the "Audio TV Out" setting is selected, and - Similarly, as the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting...
... to the AV receiver). Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Personal computer Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. To stop the AV receiver's speakers from producing sound, you adjust the volume of the AV receiver. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 49). the... down the volume of the AV receiver. Set the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • As the "Audio TV Out" setting is selected, and - Similarly, as the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting...
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... 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs ... While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, the video circuitry is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to make recordings, select another listening mode. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" for details on for V connections. See ...
... 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs ... While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, the video circuitry is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to make recordings, select another listening mode. Connecting a Recording Component See "Recording" for details on for V connections. See ...
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... of USB or Network Devices See "Controlling Other Components" about the operation of the current song. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 76) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 79) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening... for the Onscreen Setup Menus You can toggle between song informations. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 36) • "Sound Program Edit" (➔ page 58) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 58) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons...
... of USB or Network Devices See "Controlling Other Components" about the operation of the current song. See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 76) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 79) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening... for the Onscreen Setup Menus You can toggle between song informations. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 36) • "Sound Program Edit" (➔ page 58) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 58) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons...
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... files on the display. appears on the iPod/iPhone. K MENU This button returns to top menu of the AV receiver. R REPEAT Press this device, no sound will start playback. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. It will differ depending on the front panel. This means that comes with a USB cable...
... files on the display. appears on the iPod/iPhone. K MENU This button returns to top menu of the AV receiver. R REPEAT Press this device, no sound will start playback. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. It will differ depending on the front panel. This means that comes with a USB cable...
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... distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for everyone. You can disrupt the room measurements. If your home theater that is clear, well-balanced sound for the subwoofer. ■ Second−eighth measurement positions These are used with Speakers B selected, the speaker layout is connected to eight positions. Close windows...
... distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for everyone. You can disrupt the room measurements. If your home theater that is clear, well-balanced sound for the subwoofer. ■ Second−eighth measurement positions These are used with Speakers B selected, the speaker layout is connected to eight positions. Close windows...
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... settings are applied to "2ch" without connecting any subwoofers, or with two subwoofers connected, the right-hand subwoofer (SW2) will not be measured and no sound will display the "Audyssey" (➔ page 58), "Dynamic EQ" (➔ page 59), "Dynamic Volume" (➔ page 59) settings. 3 When you are played through each speaker...
... settings are applied to "2ch" without connecting any subwoofers, or with two subwoofers connected, the right-hand subwoofer (SW2) will not be measured and no sound will display the "Audyssey" (➔ page 58), "Dynamic EQ" (➔ page 59), "Dynamic Volume" (➔ page 59) settings. 3 When you are played through each speaker...
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... then try again. • Speaker Matching Error! Remove the source of the main speakers. Try saving again. If you set up your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. Note that any speakers during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room ...speaker was detected. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Save Cancel Error message The options are set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may appear. Changing the Speaker Setup Manually You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup at a...
... then try again. • Speaker Matching Error! Remove the source of the main speakers. Try saving again. If you set up your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. Note that any speakers during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room ...speaker was detected. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Save Cancel Error message The options are set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may appear. Changing the Speaker Setup Manually You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup at a...
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...Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes SP LAYOUT JK LM BC D G Listening mode buttons EF HI B C Front speakers D Center speaker E F... wide speakers Input Source The following audio formats are supported by SP LAYOUT repeatedly to select the layout you want to use. This is a further sound enhancement to "Yes" (➔ page 51). See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ page 52). [ Y D *1 O *1 *2...
...Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes SP LAYOUT JK LM BC D G Listening mode buttons EF HI B C Front speakers D Center speaker E F... wide speakers Input Source The following audio formats are supported by SP LAYOUT repeatedly to select the layout you want to use. This is a further sound enhancement to "Yes" (➔ page 51). See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ page 52). [ Y D *1 O *1 *2...
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... [YD O*2N [YD ON Use this mode fills the entire listening area with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs. ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV L ...Mode Pure Audio*1 Pu r eAAu d i o Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Mu l t i c h Description Input Source In this mode in mono, so the sound you hear is for more details (➔ page 47). S p o r t s All Ch Stereo A l l Ch S t e r eo Full Mono F u l l Mo n o T-D (...
... [YD O*2N [YD ON Use this mode fills the entire listening area with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke DVDs. ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV L ...Mode Pure Audio*1 Pu r eAAu d i o Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Mu l t i c h Description Input Source In this mode in mono, so the sound you hear is for more details (➔ page 47). S p o r t s All Ch Stereo A l l Ch S t e r eo Full Mono F u l l Mo n o T-D (...
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... YDO N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N DSD DTS 96/24*6 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 This mode is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. • Dolby PLIIx Movie Use this... for use with video games, especially those that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrixencoded surround back channel. As well as music and movies, video games PL Mo v i e can be...
... YDO N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N YDO*2 N YDO N DSD DTS 96/24*6 DTS 9 6 / 2 4 This mode is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of Dolby Pro Logic IIx. • Dolby PLIIx Movie Use this... for use with video games, especially those that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that include a matrixencoded surround back channel. As well as music and movies, video games PL Mo v i e can be...
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...expands various sources and various inputs up to create a natural, immersive and spacious surround soundscape. DTS Neo:X provides semi-spherical sound field adding height/wide speakers to 9.1 channel. Starting with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack. PL Game DSX • Dolby ...Game + Audyssey DSX P L M u s i c D S X The combination of Dolby EX and Audyssey DSX modes can be used . degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that information from the Wide channels is much more critical in the presentation of Height channels to improve ' surround impression. Do l b y EX DSX ...
...expands various sources and various inputs up to create a natural, immersive and spacious surround soundscape. DTS Neo:X provides semi-spherical sound field adding height/wide speakers to 9.1 channel. Starting with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack. PL Game DSX • Dolby ...Game + Audyssey DSX P L M u s i c D S X The combination of Dolby EX and Audyssey DSX modes can be used . degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that information from the Wide channels is much more critical in the presentation of Height channels to improve ' surround impression. Do l b y EX DSX ...
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... and THX Ltd. • Dolby Pro Logic II Game + THX Ultra2 Games The combination of the surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel output. • THX Ultra2 Music This mode is on the player side to PCM might obtain a better...42 It's especially suited to adjust the volume. Center speaker is preset, you see a brief message in the front panel display which will output the sound. *3 If there are no surround back speakers or Powered Zone 3 is being used, DTS is used in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby...
... and THX Ltd. • Dolby Pro Logic II Game + THX Ultra2 Games The combination of the surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel output. • THX Ultra2 Music This mode is on the player side to PCM might obtain a better...42 It's especially suited to adjust the volume. Center speaker is preset, you see a brief message in the front panel display which will output the sound. *3 If there are no surround back speakers or Powered Zone 3 is being used, DTS is used in Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby...
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... mode. The on-screen menus appear only on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. Press ENTER to display the current input source, followed by SLEEP repeatedly to adjust the following settings: "Wide Mode" and...check the time remaining until the SLEEP indicator goes off automatically after a specified period. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by R/X to 10 minutes in the following settings: "Sound Program", "Bass (Front)", "Treble (Front)", "Bass (Front Wide)", "Treble (Front Wide)", "Bass (Front High)", "Treble (Front High)", "Bass (Center)",...
... mode. The on-screen menus appear only on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. Press ENTER to display the current input source, followed by SLEEP repeatedly to adjust the following settings: "Wide Mode" and...check the time remaining until the SLEEP indicator goes off automatically after a specified period. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by R/X to 10 minutes in the following settings: "Sound Program", "Bass (Front)", "Treble (Front)", "Bass (Front Wide)", "Treble (Front Wide)", "Bass (Front High)", "Treble (Front High)", "Bass (Center)",...
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... and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR (about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use the AV receiver's DISPLAY. Using the Whole House Mode The Whole House Mode is digital but not at the same time... . The following information can typically be set to enabled (➔ page 51). • Cancelling the Whole House Mode will switch Multi Zone off. • The sound from the front panel. 1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR. En 44 ■ VCR/DVR: VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK Note • DOCK can be...
... and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR (about 3 seconds) to change the input display. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use the AV receiver's DISPLAY. Using the Whole House Mode The Whole House Mode is digital but not at the same time... . The following information can typically be set to enabled (➔ page 51). • Cancelling the Whole House Mode will switch Multi Zone off. • The sound from the front panel. 1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR. En 44 ■ VCR/DVR: VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK Note • DOCK can be...
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...; and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. Note • When using Speakers B, you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on the AV receiver, no sound will be selected. ■ Speakers A or Speakers B Configuration When "Speakers Type(Front B)" setting is set to the PHONES jack. Tip • To ...FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2/3 speakers are enabled (➔ page 52). `Speaker Layout:FH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:FW: The sound from front wide speakers is set to standby. En 45 Speakers A or B can temporarily mute the output of ...
...; and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®. Note • When using Speakers B, you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on the AV receiver, no sound will be selected. ■ Speakers A or Speakers B Configuration When "Speakers Type(Front B)" setting is set to the PHONES jack. Tip • To ...FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2/3 speakers are enabled (➔ page 52). `Speaker Layout:FH: The sound from front high speakers is output by priority. `Speaker Layout:FW: The sound from front wide speakers is set to standby. En 45 Speakers A or B can temporarily mute the output of ...