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Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. 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. AV Receiver TX-NR609 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. 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. AV Receiver TX-NR609 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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...weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST ... or more of mild detergent and water. 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 personal use the original packaging to transport this...
...weak solution of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 8. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST ... or more of mild detergent and water. 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 personal use the original packaging to transport this...
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... operations are coloured in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is not supplied for... Models Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in the mains lead of this instruction manual is not suitable for the remote ...
... operations are coloured in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) En 4 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is not supplied for... Models Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in the mains lead of this instruction manual is not suitable for the remote ...
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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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...the DTS logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. which is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *8 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *6 Manufactured under license from... patents issued & pending. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. 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 connect speakers...
...the DTS logos are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. which is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *8 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. *6 Manufactured under license from... patents issued & pending. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. 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 connect speakers...
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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). En 10
... 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). En 10
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... button (23) 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). B Arrow R/X buttons (28) C D.TUN button (29) F D DISPLAY button E CH +/- See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔...remote controller to select Receiver mode. button (29) F Number buttons (29) M En 11 You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. 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...
... button (23) 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). B Arrow R/X buttons (28) C D.TUN button (29) F D DISPLAY button E CH +/- See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔...remote controller to select Receiver mode. button (29) F Number buttons (29) M En 11 You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. 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...
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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 ...
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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... be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Number of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Front left, Front high left, Zone 2 left Front right, Front high right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left Surround...and should use depending on the number of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to "4ohms" (➔ page 46). ...
... be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Number of time, the built-in accordance with the AV receiver's rear panel. Speaker Front left, Front high left, Zone 2 left Front right, Front high right, Zone 2 right Center Surround left Surround...and should use depending on the number of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to "4ohms" (➔ page 46). ...
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.... Tip • If your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that provides the most satisfying results. The surround dipole speakers (A) should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV...
.... Tip • If your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one speaker to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one that provides the most satisfying results. The surround dipole speakers (A) should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV...
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... is used only with speakers that support biamping. Bi-amping the Front Speakers Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be...; page 46). Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. 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.
... is used only with speakers that support biamping. Bi-amping the Front Speakers Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be...; page 46). Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. 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.
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... connect a PC and a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature). 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. En 16 Blu...their component video sockets slightly differently). About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. The audio quality is...
... connect a PC and a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature). 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. En 16 Blu...their component video sockets slightly differently). About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables AV receiver : Video : Audio AV receiver TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. The audio quality is...
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..., etc. If the TV power is off or the TV is set 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 set to "On" (➔ page 57) to "Auto" (➔ page... seen on the TV screen (on the TV, or turn down the volume of the HDMI component connected to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to hear from your TV is not compatible with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. The default...
..., etc. If the TV power is off or the TV is set 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 set to "On" (➔ page 57) to "Auto" (➔ page... seen on the TV screen (on the TV, or turn down the volume of the HDMI component connected to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set to hear from your TV is not compatible with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. The default...
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...to the appropriate jacks. Router TV, projector, etc. However, if you have assigned HDMI IN to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output signals received from PC IN, select for details. If your turntable (MM) doesn't have the signals output from HDMI IN instead of the personal ... the HDMI OUT. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for more information (➔ page 81). ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver in . If your computer. En 18 If your TV is connected to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, ...
...to the appropriate jacks. Router TV, projector, etc. However, if you have assigned HDMI IN to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output signals received from PC IN, select for details. If your turntable (MM) doesn't have the signals output from HDMI IN instead of the personal ... the HDMI OUT. See "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" for more information (➔ page 81). ✔: Assignment can be played through the AV receiver in . If your computer. En 18 If your TV is connected to a USB port on your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, ...
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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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...ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for details on recording (➔ page 42). Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • (European, Australian and Asian models) While the listening ...the input source. ■ Remote Control You can connect either one to the AV receiver. For example, if your TV and VCR for recording. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. •...
...ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for details on recording (➔ page 42). Connecting other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • (European, Australian and Asian models) While the listening ...the input source. ■ Remote Control You can connect either one to the AV receiver. For example, if your TV and VCR for recording. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. •...
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... plugged into a wall outlet. Insert wire. The supplied power cord is ready for use , you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Assembling the AM loop antenna Thumbtacks, etc. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV...Antennas This section explains how to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Insert the plug fully into a radio station and position the antenna to connect the supplied indoor FM...
... plugged into a wall outlet. Insert wire. The supplied power cord is ready for use , you must connect the antenna to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Assembling the AM loop antenna Thumbtacks, etc. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV...Antennas This section explains how to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Insert the plug fully into a radio station and position the antenna to connect the supplied indoor FM...
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...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 power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 57). The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud ...surprises when you turn it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the front panel. En 22 Tip • For details on the remote controller...
...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 power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 57). The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud ...surprises when you turn it off. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the front panel. En 22 Tip • For details on the remote controller...
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.... 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. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select...; page 27) • "Remote Playback" (➔ page 27) • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 28) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 63) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 66) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening...
.... 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. 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select...; page 27) • "Remote Playback" (➔ page 27) • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 28) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 63) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 66) 3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening...
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... can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. L RETURN This button returns to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." O This button stops playback. The USB indicator lights. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB... cable that appear on the front of the AV receiver. P MODE You can use R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on this button repeatedly to Extended Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video). Note &#...
... can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during media playback. L RETURN This button returns to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." O This button stops playback. The USB indicator lights. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB... cable that appear on the front of the AV receiver. P MODE You can use R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on this button repeatedly to Extended Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video). Note &#...
