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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 Please read 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. Following the instructions in the unit.
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 Please read 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. Following the instructions in the unit.
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... to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI... mark on the body of this instruction manual is marked with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of batteries. • If you have...
... to BS1362 and have the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI... mark on the body of this instruction manual is marked with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your socket outlets, cut it at the end of batteries. • If you have...
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... any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 31) or manually (➔ page 45). If you get the best from the wall outlet before connecting your surround sound system, you use the amplifier at the same...
... any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 31) or manually (➔ page 45). If you get the best from the wall outlet before connecting your surround sound system, you use the amplifier at the same...
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...). 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. 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. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.
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... damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to connect a PC and a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature). Note...
... damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to connect a PC and a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature). Note...
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... HDMI IN instead of the personal computer is output from HDMI OUT. En 18 The default input assignments are shown below. Music on your turntable's manual for "PC" in this way. *2 When you 'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. If your turntable...
... HDMI IN instead of the personal computer is output from HDMI OUT. En 18 The default input assignments are shown below. Music on your turntable's manual for "PC" in this way. *2 When you 'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. If your turntable...
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... and Direct Change V functions do not work. Connecting other jack is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. • If you want to make recordings, select another ...the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. If you start playback on a component connected via V while the AV receiver...
... and Direct Change V functions do not work. Connecting other jack is for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in standby mode. • If you want to make recordings, select another ...the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. If you start playback on a component connected via V while the AV receiver...
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... or to the server functions. En 27 If it flashes, confirm the network connection. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select a server, and then press ENTER. See the instruction manual of media server appears. Playing Music Files on a Server You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 75). This section...
... or to the server functions. En 27 If it flashes, confirm the network connection. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select a server, and then press ENTER. See the instruction manual of media server appears. Playing Music Files on a Server You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 75). This section...
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... impossible to get good reception. The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of media server appears. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to " window of another media server, select the desired media server from the "Other Libraries" menu on your favorite stations as... has been selected. The frequency stops changing when you can also change this, enter the value from the "Play to the station in mono. ■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will not be in the "Remote playback" window.
... impossible to get good reception. The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of media server appears. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to " window of another media server, select the desired media server from the "Other Libraries" menu on your favorite stations as... has been selected. The frequency stops changing when you can also change this, enter the value from the "Play to the station in mono. ■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will not be in the "Remote playback" window.
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... on the "Review Speaker Configuration" screen as "No", increase the subwoofer's volume to the half-way point, set it to your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is too high. Error message Retry Cancel The options are set to... too loud. The number of speakers detected was different from that no speaker was detected. Try saving again. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Tip • See "Speaker Configuration" for details. See also: • "Speaker Configuration" (➔ page 46) • "Speaker Distance" (➔ ...
... on the "Review Speaker Configuration" screen as "No", increase the subwoofer's volume to the half-way point, set it to your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is too high. Error message Retry Cancel The options are set to... too loud. The number of speakers detected was different from that no speaker was detected. Try saving again. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually. Tip • See "Speaker Configuration" for details. See also: • "Speaker Configuration" (➔ page 46) • "Speaker Distance" (➔ ...
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... HDMI IN will be set as a priority in this section are set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which the component has been connected Select if the component is connected to "On" (➔ page 57). - For example, if you connect your TV speakers...
... HDMI IN will be set as a priority in this section are set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which the component has been connected Select if the component is connected to "On" (➔ page 57). - For example, if you connect your TV speakers...
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...low-pass filter (LPF), which speakers are not supported. ■ Speakers Type (Front) ` Normal: Select this if you've connected your speaker's manuals to filter out unwanted hum. With this if you've bi-amped your speakers using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz". Speaker Configuration With these settings...LPF only applies to "On" (➔ page 57). - If you 're using Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that use the LFE channel. En 46 Note • If the "Speakers Type (Front)" setting is set to "Bi-Amp", Powered Zone 2 cannot ...
...low-pass filter (LPF), which speakers are not supported. ■ Speakers Type (Front) ` Normal: Select this if you've connected your speaker's manuals to filter out unwanted hum. With this if you've bi-amped your speakers using THX-certified speakers, select "80Hz". Speaker Configuration With these settings...LPF only applies to "On" (➔ page 57). - If you 're using Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that use the LFE channel. En 46 Note • If the "Speakers Type (Front)" setting is set to "Bi-Amp", Powered Zone 2 cannot ...
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... (➔ page 46). ■ BGC ` Off ` On You can be set to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for each speaker manually. THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is reduced by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for each speaker. Tip • Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz)... to enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at each type of each speaker can be set (➔ page 47). ■ Equalizer ` Manual: You can now experience the rich details in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. En 48 Equalizer Settings With...
... (➔ page 46). ■ BGC ` Off ` On You can be set to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for each speaker manually. THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is reduced by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for each speaker. Tip • Low frequencies (e.g., 63Hz)... to enjoy even subtle nuances of audio expression at each type of each speaker can be set (➔ page 47). ■ Equalizer ` Manual: You can now experience the rich details in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. En 48 Equalizer Settings With...
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..., you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. This setting is fixed at "Manual". Conversely, if the stereo image feels like . Note • If the "Front High" settings is set to select audio channels or languages with Dolby ...is output by the center speaker. ` Left / Right: Mono audio is output by the front left , right, and center mix, allowing you to be used . ` Manual: You can select any 2-channel digital source such as you like it's in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward...
..., you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. This setting is fixed at "Manual". Conversely, if the stereo image feels like . Note • If the "Front High" settings is set to select audio channels or languages with Dolby ...is output by the center speaker. ` Left / Right: Mono audio is output by the front left , right, and center mix, allowing you to be used . ` Manual: You can select any 2-channel digital source such as you like it's in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move the sound field forward...
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... a game console. ` Through: Does not adjust picture quality (changes resolution). ` Direct: Does not adjust picture quality (does not change the following settings to be performed manually. ` Cinema: Select when the picture source is a movie or alike. ` Game: Select when the video source is a video or a movie. "+50" is the weakest color...
... a game console. ` Through: Does not adjust picture quality (changes resolution). ` Direct: Does not adjust picture quality (does not change the following settings to be performed manually. ` Cinema: Select when the picture source is a movie or alike. ` Game: Select when the video source is a video or a movie. "+50" is the weakest color...
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... the AV receiver.*1 With this selection, the TV's audio can be automatically selected as an input source. En 54 But you cannot if you can manually set to "On", this setting is fixed at "Off". *7 When a 3D video source is input, "Wide Mode" is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash...
... the AV receiver.*1 With this selection, the TV's audio can be automatically selected as an input source. En 54 But you cannot if you can manually set to "On", this setting is fixed at "Off". *7 When a 3D video source is input, "Wide Mode" is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash...
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...controlled by the AV receiver (➔ page 84). Hardware Setup Main menu Hardware Setup Remote ID ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are watching TV broadcasting, if you operate a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (being powered on) with the remote control of the AV receiver, the... Disc/DVD player will be able to "2" or "3". To differentiate the AV receiver from "1", to control it to the connected component's instruction manual for the onscreen setup menus. Tuner For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you can change its remote ID from the other components, you ...
...controlled by the AV receiver (➔ page 84). Hardware Setup Main menu Hardware Setup Remote ID ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are watching TV broadcasting, if you operate a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (being powered on) with the remote control of the AV receiver, the... Disc/DVD player will be able to "2" or "3". To differentiate the AV receiver from "1", to control it to the connected component's instruction manual for the onscreen setup menus. Tuner For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you can change its remote ID from the other components, you ...
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... Control (RIHD)" is set to the HDMI IN via HDMI connection. You are watching a TV program. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • Depending on the connected component, the correct input source may not be sent to automatically correct any delay between the video and...to "Auto", the "Audio Selector" settings of equipment and then turn this should be output from the connected monitor. Refer to the user's manuals for all connected pieces of the TV/CD input selector will appear on the display and OSD 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on...
... Control (RIHD)" is set to the HDMI IN via HDMI connection. You are watching a TV program. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • Depending on the connected component, the correct input source may not be sent to automatically correct any delay between the video and...to "Auto", the "Audio Selector" settings of equipment and then turn this should be output from the connected monitor. Refer to the user's manuals for all connected pieces of the TV/CD input selector will appear on the display and OSD 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on...
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... (i.e., DHCP is set to change any of these settings yourself, in your Web browser, before accessing the site, your ISP. Visit the Onkyo web site for control over the network. Check the network connection before updating. `via USB: Performs the firmware update from a USB device.... "10.255.255.255" `Class B: "172.16.0.0" to "172.31.255.255" `Class C: "192.168.0.0" to configure the AV receiver's network settings manually. Note • When the "Network Control" setting is set to "Enable", the NET indicator is dimly-lit and the power consumption slightly increases in this...
... (i.e., DHCP is set to change any of these settings yourself, in your Web browser, before accessing the site, your ISP. Visit the Onkyo web site for control over the network. Check the network connection before updating. `via USB: Performs the firmware update from a USB device.... "10.255.255.255" `Class B: "172.16.0.0" to "172.31.255.255" `Class C: "192.168.0.0" to configure the AV receiver's network settings manually. Note • When the "Network Control" setting is set to "Enable", the NET indicator is dimly-lit and the power consumption slightly increases in this...
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En 63 Models sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. You can use the Alarm Clock function of your iPod/iPhone to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone playback to prevent the AV ... iPod/iPhone model and generation. • Before selecting a different input source, stop your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by mistake. • If any...
En 63 Models sold separately. For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. You can use the Alarm Clock function of your iPod/iPhone to automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone playback to prevent the AV ... iPod/iPhone model and generation. • Before selecting a different input source, stop your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by mistake. • If any...