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Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-NR609 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 43 Controlling Other Components...63 Appendix 69 En
Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. AV Receiver TX-NR609 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 43 Controlling Other Components...63 Appendix 69 En
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... may leave marks on this unit for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, because they may not work properly... harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your hands are designed to radio communications. models FCC Information for...
... may leave marks on this unit for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long time, because they may not work properly... harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Never Touch this unit or its power cord while your hands are designed to radio communications. models FCC Information for...
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...connected to the terminal which is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as that indicated on packaging, the letter at the end of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the...mark or the BSI mark on the body of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. Check for a long time, ...
...connected to the terminal which is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as that indicated on packaging, the letter at the end of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the...mark or the BSI mark on the body of batteries. • If you have the same ampere rating as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is coloured brown must approved by qualified service personnel. Check for a long time, ...
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... 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting Your Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting a Recording Component 20 Connecting the ...Antennas 21 Connecting the Power Cord 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22 ...
... 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 11 Controlling the AV Receiver 11 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver 12 Connecting Your Speakers 12 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting Your Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting a Recording Component 20 Connecting the ...Antennas 21 Connecting the Power Cord 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22 ...
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...Microsoft group of HDMI Licensing LLC in some jurisdictions. and other U.S. This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *11 In Europe, using banana plugs to ...component can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for both digital and analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All Rights Reserved. *5 *9 iPhone, iPod,...
...Microsoft group of HDMI Licensing LLC in some jurisdictions. and other U.S. This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *11 In Europe, using banana plugs to ...component can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for both digital and analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All Rights Reserved. *5 *9 iPhone, iPod,...
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... PRE OUT jacks N UNIVERSAL PORT jack O SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) P AC INLET (Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 21).
... PRE OUT jacks N UNIVERSAL PORT jack O SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) P AC INLET (Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 21).
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...K K RETURN button L HOME button (40, 59) L M SLEEP button (40) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). button (29) F Number buttons (29) M En 11 You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. For detailed information, ... for more details (➔ page 66). You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D B E F G C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (28)...
...K K RETURN button L HOME button (40, 59) L M SLEEP button (40) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). button (29) F Number buttons (29) M En 11 You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. For detailed information, ... for more details (➔ page 66). You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D B E F G C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (28)...
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... the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm) En 12 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist...
... the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2"(10 to 12 mm) En 12 Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker cables, and twist...
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...activated. • Disconnect the power cord from your speakers: • (North American and Taiwan models) You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get the best from the wall outlet before connecting your surround sound system, you need to do is recommended for a... with a lower impedance, and use , a powered subwoofer is to match the color of each speaker cable in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Doing so may be activated. • (European, Australian and Asian models) You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms...
...activated. • Disconnect the power cord from your speakers: • (North American and Taiwan models) You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get the best from the wall outlet before connecting your surround sound system, you need to do is recommended for a... with a lower impedance, and use , a powered subwoofer is to match the color of each speaker cable in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Doing so may be activated. • (European, Australian and Asian models) You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms...
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Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one speaker to an input on them to indicate how they should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/...
Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one speaker to an input on them to indicate how they should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/...
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... bi-amping is used only with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Front right Front left En 15 Once you've... completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker setting to your speaker manual. Refer to enable bi-amping (➔ page 46).
... bi-amping is used only with speakers that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) Front right Front left En 15 Once you've... completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker setting to your speaker manual. Refer to enable bi-amping (➔ page 46).
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... D-subminiature). In case of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is inserted and close when it's removed. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is also available. L White Analog audio connections (RCA..., keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc.
... D-subminiature). In case of an HDMI connection, 176.4/192 kHz is inserted and close when it's removed. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is also available. L White Analog audio connections (RCA..., keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc.
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...your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to the appropriate jacks. "Audio Return Channel" is set to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 18). Tip • To listen to "On"(➔ page 56), and -... To listen to the AV receiver). To stop the AV receiver's speakers from producing sound, you can be muted. En 17 Assignable See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 81...
...your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting to the appropriate jacks. "Audio Return Channel" is set to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 18). Tip • To listen to "On"(➔ page 56), and -... To listen to the AV receiver). To stop the AV receiver's speakers from producing sound, you can be muted. En 17 Assignable See also: • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (➔ page 81...
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... (MM) doesn't have the signals output from HDMI IN instead of the personal computer is connected to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output signals received from PC IN, select for "PC" in . Router TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR or DVD recorder/digital... player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock Personal computer Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.) Assignable Note *1 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 45). "# $ %& ' ( ) Connect your TV is output from PC IN....
... (MM) doesn't have the signals output from HDMI IN instead of the personal computer is connected to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output signals received from PC IN, select for "PC" in . Router TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR or DVD recorder/digital... player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*3, RI dock Personal computer Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.) Assignable Note *1 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 45). "# $ %& ' ( ) Connect your TV is output from PC IN....
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... to connect to the main stereo. ■ How to record a video source With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See "Recording" about connections for video recording (➔ page 42). En 19
... to connect to the main stereo. ■ How to record a video source With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See "Recording" about connections for video recording (➔ page 42). En 19
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... details on for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to a digital input cannot be turned on recording (➔ page 42). L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must be recorded. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the... AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs....
... details on for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to a digital input cannot be turned on recording (➔ page 42). L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Note • The AV receiver must be recorded. With V (Remote Interactive), you can use the... AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs....
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... cord is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. Caution • Be careful not to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. ... reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV...
... cord is still plugged into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. Caution • Be careful not to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. ... reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV...
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...the display lights. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. En 22 Turning Off 1 Press ON/... power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 57). Tip • For details on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.
...the display lights. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on the remote controller. En 22 Turning Off 1 Press ON/... power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 57). Tip • For details on the front panel. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.
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...V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 63) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 66) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode...See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 34) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 50) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. D This button starts playback. G This button ...
...V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 63) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 66) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a listening mode...See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 34) • "Audyssey" (➔ page 50) ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. D This button starts playback. G This button ...
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...iPhone. 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to the USB port on this button repeatedly to the previous menu. While reading the contents of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." appears on the display. • If you can use R/X to select the "USB" input. 2 Connect the... USB cable that if you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. M This button fast-forwards the current song. Q RANDOM This button performs random playback. ...
...iPhone. 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to the USB port on this button repeatedly to the previous menu. While reading the contents of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." appears on the display. • If you can use R/X to select the "USB" input. 2 Connect the... USB cable that if you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver stores the mode. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for playback. M This button fast-forwards the current song. Q RANDOM This button performs random playback. ...