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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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... holder. 2. These limits are wet or damp. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of mild detergent and water. Recording Copyright...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not work properly the next ...
... holder. 2. These limits are wet or damp. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is normal. • If you cannot turn it may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of mild detergent and water. Recording Copyright...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for User CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by your Onkyo dealer. 3. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may not work properly the next ...
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...or different types of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, ...the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to use the remote controller, point it at...
...or different types of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, ...the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from your new AV Receiver. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you to use the remote controller, point it at...
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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 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 21 ...
... 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 21 ...
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..., 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). En-10
..., 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). En-10
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... (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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C BD E F CG HD I MUTING button (46) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button...
... (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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C BD E F CG HD I MUTING button (46) J VOL R/X button (23) K RETURN button...
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... center hole of the speaker terminal. No matter how many speakers you use depending on the number of speakers that you have. 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 cables...
... center hole of the speaker terminal. No matter how many speakers you use depending on the number of speakers that you have. 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 cables...
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... can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of each speaker cable in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to "4ohms" (➔ page 54). Doing so may be activated. En-13 Speaker Front left, Front ...Blue Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to several terminals. Speaker Connection...
... can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of each speaker cable in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to "4ohms" (➔ page 54). Doing so may be activated. En-13 Speaker Front left, Front ...Blue Gray Brown Tan The supplied speaker cable labels are color-coded for a long period of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to several terminals. Speaker Connection...
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Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker setting to enable bi-amping (➔ page 54). LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Corner position 1/3 ... satisfying results. The same signal is output from each other, as shown and turned on them to indicate how they should be used , the AV receiver is used only with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. When bi-amping is able to drive up to your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides...
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker setting to enable bi-amping (➔ page 54). LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Corner position 1/3 ... satisfying results. The same signal is output from each other, as shown and turned on them to indicate how they should be used , the AV receiver is used only with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. When bi-amping is able to drive up to your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides...
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...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 AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can cause...power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. 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,...
...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 AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console AV Cables and Jacks ■ HDMI HDMI connections can cause...power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. 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,...
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... your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 66) and set to another input source, this may result in no sound is set the AV receiver to HDMI OUT MAIN on the TV, select the input of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. Note •.... If the TV power is off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - "Audio Return Channel" is set your TV doesn't support...
... your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 66) and set to another input source, this may result in no sound is set the AV receiver to HDMI OUT MAIN on the TV, select the input of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. Note •.... If the TV power is off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - "Audio Return Channel" is set your TV doesn't support...
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... on-screen menus appear only on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in . No. Jack/Port Components " USB, VIDEO*1 iPod/iPhone (video playback) # USB*2*3 iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive $ DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (... cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*4, RI dock Connections Note *1 When the USB input is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can enjoy audio from the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV...
... on-screen menus appear only on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be played through the AV receiver in . No. Jack/Port Components " USB, VIDEO*1 iPod/iPhone (video playback) # USB*2*3 iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive $ DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (... cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*4, RI dock Connections Note *1 When the USB input is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. ✔: Assignment can enjoy audio from the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV...
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... deck, change the Input Display (➔ page 45). Refer to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. e.g., cassette tape deck R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT RI Dock R... is on a component connected via V, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that component as the input ...
... deck, change the Input Display (➔ page 45). Refer to the manuals supplied with your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. e.g., cassette tape deck R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT RI Dock R... is on a component connected via V, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that component as the input ...
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... fully into the jack. If this is still plugged into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other electrical equipment on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with the AV... achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. En-19 Insert the plug fully into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to the...
... fully into the jack. If this is still plugged into a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord other electrical equipment on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with the AV... achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. En-19 Insert the plug fully into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to the...
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...10132; page 68). Refer to select one of settings (➔ page 51). • For details on and its display lights. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 67). Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the... status of the options. `Update Now: Starts the firmware update. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. To perform ...
...10132; page 68). Refer to select one of settings (➔ page 51). • For details on and its display lights. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 67). Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the... status of the options. `Update Now: Starts the firmware update. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn it for details (➔ page 21). ■ If the "Firmware Update Available" window appears. To perform ...
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...Press ENTER and continue to initial setup. Tip • Pressing HOME will close the setup wizard. Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. En-21 See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 68). Have you perform those settings. Selecting ...: 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 options, and then press ENTER. ` Do it Later: Skips this setting. When this setting is complete...
...Press ENTER and continue to initial setup. Tip • Pressing HOME will close the setup wizard. Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. En-21 See "Language" in the "Hardware Setup" menu (➔ page 68). Have you perform those settings. Selecting ...: 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 options, and then press ENTER. ` Do it Later: Skips this setting. When this setting is complete...
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En-23 See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 72) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 74) 3 To...using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. If your TV is connected to its previous state if the AV receiver is operated. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the ...input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations...
En-23 See also: • "Playing an iPod/iPhone via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 72) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 74) 3 To...using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. If your TV is connected to its previous state if the AV receiver is operated. See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ page 37) 1 Use the ...input source. 2 Start playback on the source component. 3 To adjust the volume, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller Turning On & Basic Operations...
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...do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect when in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." This means that if you ...use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the AV receiver's display. En-25 Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" input. Tip • The ...
...do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with a USB cable, we recommend you disconnect when in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." This means that if you ...use the R/X, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the AV receiver's display. En-25 Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" input. Tip • The ...
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...See also: • "Network/USB Features" (➔ page 95). 1 Press USB repeatedly to play music files from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Extended Mode (Video) control The video content ... Top screen list: Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts, Rentals. Turning On & Basic Operations En-26 It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. Note • In this mode, video contents are not displayed, even if they are input from a...
...See also: • "Network/USB Features" (➔ page 95). 1 Press USB repeatedly to play music files from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. Note • While the message "Connecting..." Extended Mode (Video) control The video content ... Top screen list: Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts, Rentals. Turning On & Basic Operations En-26 It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. Note • In this mode, video contents are not displayed, even if they are input from a...
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... can then register your favorite radio programs. The ID# is shown at the bottom of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is playing. 2. During playback, press MENU on "Network" of your unit on the remote controller. 1. Tip • You can...your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. Tip • The same operation can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites". To register your favorite...
... can then register your favorite radio programs. The ID# is shown at the bottom of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is playing. 2. During playback, press MENU on "Network" of your unit on the remote controller. 1. Tip • You can...your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. Tip • The same operation can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites". To register your favorite...
