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AV RECEIVER TX-NR616 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 47 Controlling Other Components 72 Appendix 79 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
AV RECEIVER TX-NR616 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 47 Controlling Other Components 72 Appendix 79 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
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...'t mix new and old batteries or different types of the product name indicates the color. Following the instructions in the unit. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the end of batteries. •... If you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual for future reference. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM...
...'t mix new and old batteries or different types of the product name indicates the color. Following the instructions in the unit. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the end of batteries. •... If you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual for future reference. Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM...
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... Display 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 15 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power ...Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup ...
... Display 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 15 Connecting Components with HDMI 16 Connecting Your Components 17 Connecting Onkyo V Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power ...Cord 19 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup ...
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... IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L MONITOR OUT V jack M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks N ZONE 2/ZONE 3 LINE OUT jacks O AC INLET (Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
... IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN) L MONITOR OUT V jack M SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks N ZONE 2/ZONE 3 LINE OUT jacks O AC INLET (Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
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...46) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button L HOME button (44) M SLEEP button (45) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 75). For detailed information, see ... button (47) F Listening Mode buttons (37) G DIMMER button (45) H DISPLAY button (45) I J E K L F M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (32) F Number buttons (31) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B R/X buttons (...
...46) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button L HOME button (44) M SLEEP button (45) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER). See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 75). For detailed information, see ... button (47) F Listening Mode buttons (37) G DIMMER button (45) H DISPLAY button (45) I J E K L F M To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. button (32) F Number buttons (31) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B R/X buttons (...
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..., tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver Surround right Surround left Center ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker...
..., tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connecting the AV Receiver Surround right Surround left Center ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker...
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... 6 ohms, be activated. If you use speakers with your speakers: • (North American and Taiwanese models) You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily...Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Doing so may be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only...
... 6 ohms, be activated. If you use speakers with your speakers: • (North American and Taiwanese models) You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily...Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. Doing so may be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only...
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... your subwoofer is able to drive up to your speaker manual. Once you've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on them to remove the jumper bars that link... the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to enable bi-amping (➔ page 54). Dipole speakers output the same sound in the...
... your subwoofer is able to drive up to your speaker manual. Once you've completed the bi-amping connections as shown and turned on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on them to remove the jumper bars that link... the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to enable bi-amping (➔ page 54). Dipole speakers output the same sound in the...
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...analog audio. With HDMI connections, 176.4 and 192 kHz are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. 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 commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and... other video equipment. The audio quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. About AV Connections Connecting AV components a HDMI cable TV, projector, etc. : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio...
...analog audio. With HDMI connections, 176.4 and 192 kHz are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. 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 commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and... other video equipment. The audio quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. About AV Connections Connecting AV components a HDMI cable TV, projector, etc. : Video & Audio AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Other cables TV, projector, etc. : Video : Audio...
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... off. "Audio Return Channel" is set to standby mode. Your TV is selected, and - Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your components to the appropriate jacks. Game console Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc....Personal computer TV, projector, etc. If the TV power is off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set the AV receiver to another input source, this may be changed (➔ page 52). The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can ...
... off. "Audio Return Channel" is set to standby mode. Your TV is selected, and - Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your components to the appropriate jacks. Game console Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc....Personal computer TV, projector, etc. If the TV power is off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set the AV receiver to another input source, this may be changed (➔ page 52). The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can ...
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...turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from external components while you are shown below. See "Connection Tips ...Only the front-panel USB input is connected to other video outputs, use $ and '.) • With connection ', you can be played through the AV receiver in . If your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 53). If your computer. No. See your turntable's manual for more information (➔...
...turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as well, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can input video signals from external components while you are shown below. See "Connection Tips ...Only the front-panel USB input is connected to other video outputs, use $ and '.) • With connection ', you can be played through the AV receiver in . If your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 53). If your computer. No. See your turntable's manual for more information (➔...
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... Note • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2/3 is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. En-18 Connections You can use the...
... Note • Use only V cables for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2/3 is on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. En-18 Connections You can use the...
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... and position the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. If this is ready for use , you'll need to tune into a different branch circuit. ...might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Insert the plug fully into the jack. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the...
... and position the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the same circuit. If this is ready for use , you'll need to tune into a different branch circuit. ...might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Insert the plug fully into the jack. The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the...
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... turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you use it off. Tip • The...■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 68). To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 67). Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on ...
... turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you use it off. Tip • The...■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 68). To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 67). Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on ...
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...page 65). Initial Setup Welcome to step 2 of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 34). Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 68). Refer to initial setup. The on-screen menus...: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following instructions on -screen setup menus, a welcome screen is launched upon first-time use to "Source...
...page 65). Initial Setup Welcome to step 2 of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 34). Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 68). Refer to initial setup. The on-screen menus...: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following instructions on -screen setup menus, a welcome screen is launched upon first-time use to "Source...
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...appear only on . See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 72) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 74) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Tip • The time until the ... mode and enjoy! Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by default), a screen ...
...appear only on . See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 72) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 74) 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Tip • The time until the ... mode and enjoy! Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Listening mode buttons 1 Press RECEIVER followed by default), a screen ...
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... Device) Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Tip • The same operation can also use an official USB cable from the USB port. • If you use... next time you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to select the "USB(Front)" input. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of...
... Device) Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that appear on the AV receiver's display during media playback. Tip • The same operation can also use an official USB cable from the USB port. • If you use... next time you to switch modes. 5 Use R/X to select a music/video file, and press ENTER or to select the "USB(Front)" input. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of...
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... support for Extended Mode (Video) is not guaranteed. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Standard Mode Control The content information is connected to start playback. See also: •... iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on a TV that is not displayed, but can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press ENTER or to ...
... support for Extended Mode (Video) is not guaranteed. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Standard Mode Control The content information is connected to start playback. See also: •... iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the VIDEO jack on a TV that is not displayed, but can be operated using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press ENTER or to ...
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..."Favorites" folder that appears on the same screen as "Stations By Genre", "Stations By Location", etc. En-27 Turning On & Basic Operations The AV receiver is shown on "Network" of the Setup menu (➔ page 67). During playback, press MENU on the remote controller, select "Stations like ...register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. Listening to vTuner Internet Radio You need to connect your unit on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to My Favorites", and press ENTER. ...
..."Favorites" folder that appears on the same screen as "Stations By Genre", "Stations By Location", etc. En-27 Turning On & Basic Operations The AV receiver is shown on "Network" of the Setup menu (➔ page 67). During playback, press MENU on the remote controller, select "Stations like ...register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from all over the world. Listening to vTuner Internet Radio You need to connect your unit on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to My Favorites", and press ENTER. ...
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... screen, as the destination, and then press ENTER. If it will display the keyboard screen. Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to HDMI OUT MAIN. The on-screen menus appear only on the remote controller. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select an icon to move, and...Then, select "Create New Station" and press ENTER. Tip • The same operation can save the Internet radio station. Then, use R/X to the AV receiver. Note • Services available may not be cancelled or it flashes, verify that keyboard to enter the station's name and URL respectively, and then...
... screen, as the destination, and then press ENTER. If it will display the keyboard screen. Registering Other Internet Radio You need to connect the AV receiver to HDMI OUT MAIN. The on-screen menus appear only on the remote controller. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select an icon to move, and...Then, select "Create New Station" and press ENTER. Tip • The same operation can save the Internet radio station. Then, use R/X to the AV receiver. Note • Services available may not be cancelled or it flashes, verify that keyboard to enter the station's name and URL respectively, and then...