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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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WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that are provided for replacement of this apparatus near any kind into your outlet, consult an electrician for your safety. Important Safety Instructions 1. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not block any way, and F. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Refer all instructions. 5. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in the literature accompanying the ...
WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that are provided for replacement of this apparatus near any kind into your outlet, consult an electrician for your safety. Important Safety Instructions 1. Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not block any way, and F. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. Refer all instructions. 5. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in the literature accompanying the ...
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... this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC power source. Don't use . The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on , so be exposed to disconnect this unit, have it 's for... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for personal use it on this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120...
... this unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC power source. Don't use . The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If you originally bought it. • Do not leave rubber or plastic items on , so be exposed to disconnect this unit, have it 's for... is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for personal use it on this unit or its power cord while your Onkyo dealer. 8. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on the unit's rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120...
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... terminals in this instruction manual is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit... personnel. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the letter N or coloured black. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH En-4 Safety Information and Introduction For European Models Declaration of the fuse. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. IMPORTANT The plug is marked...
... terminals in this instruction manual is not suitable for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on the power supply cord of this unit... personnel. Fit a suitable fuse in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the letter N or coloured black. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH En-4 Safety Information and Introduction For European Models Declaration of the fuse. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K. IMPORTANT The plug is marked...
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... operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion...
... operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion...
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...Zone Connections 70 Controlling Multi Zone Components 71 Safety Information and Introduction Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 72 Using the Onkyo Dock 72 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 73 Controlling Other Components 74 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 74 Looking up for... Remote Control Codes 74 Entering Remote Control Codes 75 Remapping Colored Buttons 75 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 76 Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons 76 Resetting the Remote Controller 76 Controlling Other Components 77 Appendix ...
...Zone Connections 70 Controlling Multi Zone Components 71 Safety Information and Introduction Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock 72 Using the Onkyo Dock 72 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone 73 Controlling Other Components 74 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes 74 Looking up for... Remote Control Codes 74 Entering Remote Control Codes 75 Remapping Colored Buttons 75 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V 76 Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons 76 Resetting the Remote Controller 76 Controlling Other Components 77 Appendix ...
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... D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Connections • 8 HDMI Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (1 Input/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts * In Europe, using banana plugs...
... D/A Converters • Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Connections • 8 HDMI Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs • Onkyo Q for System Control • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial) • Component Video Switching (1 Input/1 Output) • Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts * In Europe, using banana plugs...
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B ON/STANDBY button (20) C ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 buttons (46, 71) D Remote control sensor (5) E Display (9) F LISTENING MODE buttons (37) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (45) H MEMORY button (32) I JK L Safety Information and Introduction (European, Australian and Asian models) M X Y N O PQ R ST UVW For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) B C D E F G HI TUNING MODE button (31) J SETUP button (50) K TUNING R/X (31), PRESET F/S (32), cursor and ENTER ...
B ON/STANDBY button (20) C ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 buttons (46, 71) D Remote control sensor (5) E Display (9) F LISTENING MODE buttons (37) G DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (45) H MEMORY button (32) I JK L Safety Information and Introduction (European, Australian and Asian models) M X Y N O PQ R ST UVW For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) B C D E F G HI TUNING MODE button (31) J SETUP button (50) K TUNING R/X (31), PRESET F/S (32), cursor and ENTER ...
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B Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (71) C Z3 (Zone 3) indicator (71) D 3D indicator This lights when a 3D input signal is detected. E Headphone indicator (46) F , and cursor indicators (25) G Listening mode and format indicators (37) H Audyssey indicator (34, 59) Audyssey DSX indicator (41) Dynamic EQ indicator (59) Dynamic Vol indicator (59) I M.Opt indicator (46, 49) P J Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwanese models) (32) AUTO indicator (31) TUNED indicator (31) FM STEREO indicator (31) K MUTING indicator (46) L Input indicators (90) HDMI indicator (66) DIGITAL ...
B Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (71) C Z3 (Zone 3) indicator (71) D 3D indicator This lights when a 3D input signal is detected. E Headphone indicator (46) F , and cursor indicators (25) G Listening mode and format indicators (37) H Audyssey indicator (34, 59) Audyssey DSX indicator (41) Dynamic EQ indicator (59) Dynamic Vol indicator (59) I M.Opt indicator (46, 49) P J Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwanese models) (32) AUTO indicator (31) TUNED indicator (31) FM STEREO indicator (31) K MUTING indicator (46) L Input indicators (90) HDMI indicator (66) DIGITAL ...
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En-10 Rear Panel (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) B CD E F G HI Safety Information and Introduction (Taiwanese models) O J K L MN B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D USB port E ETHERNET port F FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal G HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN...
En-10 Rear Panel (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) B CD E F G HI Safety Information and Introduction (Taiwanese models) O J K L MN B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D USB port E ETHERNET port F FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal G HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) I Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) J VREMOTE CONTROL jack K Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN...
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...) D R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E Q SETUP 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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode.
...) D R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E Q SETUP 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. You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode.
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Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. En-12 No matter how many speakers you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. If you have. Tip • You can specify whether surround back or front high speakers are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. *2 Front high ...
Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. En-12 No matter how many speakers you 're using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal. If you have. Tip • You can specify whether surround back or front high speakers are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. *2 Front high ...
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In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is to match the color of each speaker terminal. En-13 Then all you need to do is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp ...
In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to short the positive and negative wires. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of the connected speakers is to match the color of each speaker terminal. En-13 Then all you need to do is 4 ohms or more than 6 ohms, be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. Connections • Don't connect more , but less than one speaker to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in amp ...
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Using Dipole Speakers Using Powered Subwoofers Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connections TV/screen a a b b You can use dipole speakers for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Corner position 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for the surround and surround back speakers. Tip • If your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides improved bass...
Using Dipole Speakers Using Powered Subwoofers Bi-amping the Front Speakers Connections TV/screen a a b b You can use dipole speakers for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Corner position 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for the surround and surround back speakers. Tip • If your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides improved bass...
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The audio quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. cords and speaker cables. ■ Coaxial digital audio Coaxial digital connections allow you to make Right! Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. White Red *1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. Orange Connections ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is the same as coaxial. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with ...
The audio quality is the same as PCM*1, Dolby Digital or DTS. cords and speaker cables. ■ Coaxial digital audio Coaxial digital connections allow you to make Right! Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing. White Red *1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. Orange Connections ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. The audio quality is the same as coaxial. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with ...
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Camcorder, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player * If your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio settings to PCM. ■ Audio Return Channel (ARC) function The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT MAIN on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Connect your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 66) and set to "Auto" (➔ page 66). ■ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) With its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be changed ...
Camcorder, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player * If your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio settings to PCM. ■ Audio Return Channel (ARC) function The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT MAIN on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). Connect your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 66) and set to "Auto" (➔ page 66). ■ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) With its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be changed ...
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No. See your computer. The on-screen menus appear only on your turntable's manual for more information (➔ page 89). If your components to the appropriate jacks. STB/DVR IN Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc GAME IN Game console, RI dock PC IN Personal computer TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*4, RI dock Connections Note *1 When the USB input is selected, you can input video signals from external components while you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To listen in Zone 2/3 as a phono preamp. OUT TV, projector, ...
No. See your computer. The on-screen menus appear only on your turntable's manual for more information (➔ page 89). If your components to the appropriate jacks. STB/DVR IN Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc GAME IN Game console, RI dock PC IN Personal computer TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable*4, RI dock Connections Note *1 When the USB input is selected, you can input video signals from external components while you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To listen in Zone 2/3 as a phono preamp. OUT TV, projector, ...
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... pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. You can connect either one to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2/3 is on a component connected via V, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver ...may not support all V functions. En-18 Connections You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 76). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the hookup examples) (➔ page 17). 2 Make the V connection...
... pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. You can connect either one to control your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2/3 is on a component connected via V, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV receiver ...may not support all V functions. En-18 Connections You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 76). Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection ' in the hookup examples) (➔ page 17). 2 Make the V connection...
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Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Release. Insert the plug fully into an AC wall outlet. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. En-19 Insert wire. Thumbtacks, etc. Push....
Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to the AV receiver's AC INLET. Release. Insert the plug fully into an AC wall outlet. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your AV receiver is a problem, plug the AV receiver into the jack. Tip • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. • If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using thumbtacks. En-19 Insert wire. Thumbtacks, etc. Push....
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The AV receiver comes on screen. The AV receiver will pop up . Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 68). This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you use it off. Tip • The update notification window can be made once. To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on and its display lights. Use R/X and ENTER on the front panel. ...
The AV receiver comes on screen. The AV receiver will pop up . Turning On & Basic Operations ■ Smooth Operation in "Update Notice" (➔ page 68). This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you use it off. Tip • The update notification window can be made once. To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on and its display lights. Use R/X and ENTER on the front panel. ...