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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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... in a particular installation. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with the limits for help. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with both [POWER] and...STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to Part 15 of the copyright holder. 2. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from country to pack it how it was when you need to transport this unit, ...
... in a particular installation. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is readily operable (easily accessible) at all over with the limits for help. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with both [POWER] and...STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to Part 15 of the copyright holder. 2. Make sure that interference will not occur in your Onkyo dealer. 8. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from country to pack it how it was when you need to transport this unit, ...
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...the remote controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page ... the remote controller is not supplied for this manual for future reference. Supplied Accessories Make sure you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
...the remote controller To use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page ... the remote controller is not supplied for this manual for future reference. Supplied Accessories Make sure you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Specifications and operations are the same regardless of the product name indicates the color.
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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).
..., 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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... and Introduction B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) 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.
... and Introduction B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) 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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... bass. No matter how many speakers you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 34) or manually (➔ page 54). 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...
... bass. No matter how many speakers you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 34) or manually (➔ page 54). 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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... at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • (European, Australian and...positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. En-13 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to short the positive and negative wires. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of each...
... at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated. • (European, Australian and...positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to speaker wiring polarity. En-13 Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one cable to short the positive and negative wires. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before making any of each...
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... 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to a 5.1 speaker system in two directions. Tip • If your speaker ...the main room. The same signal is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to indicate how they should be used , the AV receiver is used only with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. Refer to your subwoofer is output from each other, as shown and turned on ...
... 1/3 of wall position To find the best position for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to a 5.1 speaker system in two directions. Tip • If your speaker ...the main room. The same signal is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to indicate how they should be used , the AV receiver is used only with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. Refer to your subwoofer is output from each other, as shown and turned on ...
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.... 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... 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 ...
.... 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... 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 ...
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...the audio of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your components to standby mode. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can ... etc. Game console Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc. Note • In the case of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an...
...the audio of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound from a connected mobile device. Connecting Components with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your components to standby mode. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can ... etc. Game console Set top box/Digital video recorder, etc. Note • In the case of a component connected via HDMI through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an...
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...to other video outputs, use $ and '.) • With connection ', you can enjoy audio from external components while you can be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2/3 as a phono preamp. Music on your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 53). The default input assignments are in . See "Connection... coil (MC) type cartridge, 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 the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV...
...to other video outputs, use $ and '.) • With connection ', you can enjoy audio from external components while you can be played through the AV receiver in Zone 2/3 as a phono preamp. Music on your computer cannot be changed (➔ page 53). The default input assignments are in . See "Connection... coil (MC) type cartridge, 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 the MONITOR OUT and HDMI output jacks. *2 Do not connect the AV...
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... ■ Remote Control You can connect either one 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. Connecting other jack is for V connections. The other ...malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. Refer to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in...
... ■ Remote Control You can connect either one 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. Connecting other jack is for V connections. The other ...malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Connecting Onkyo V Components 1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with Onkyo components. • Some components have two V jacks. Refer to the AV receiver. V cables are supplied with an analog audio cable (connection ' in...
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...'t pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Release. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. ... cord into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using...
...'t pick up any radio signals without any other equipment. • Never disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Release. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other than the one supplied with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. ... cord into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any antenna connected, so you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using...
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...for the very first time. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the remote controller. Use R/X and ENTER on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of settings (➔ page 51). • For details on . `Never Remind me: Disables the automatic update ... the firmware update, follow the instructions on the front panel. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on screen. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you use it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller...
...for the very first time. Tip • The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the remote controller. Use R/X and ENTER on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of settings (➔ page 51). • For details on . `Never Remind me: Disables the automatic update ... the firmware update, follow the instructions on the front panel. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on screen. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you use it off. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the remote controller...
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... : Audyssey 2EQ: 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. ` Yes: Continues to make before using the AV... receiver for the very first time. Initial Setup This section explains the settings that is connected to "Source Connection". ` Do it Now: The automatic speaker setup ...
... : Audyssey 2EQ: 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. ` Yes: Continues to make before using the AV... receiver for the very first time. Initial Setup This section explains the settings that is connected to "Source Connection". ` Do it Now: The automatic speaker setup ...
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... by default), a screen saver automatically comes 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. This section describes the procedure for a specific time (three minutes by an INPUT...
... by default), a screen saver automatically comes 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. This section describes the procedure for a specific time (three minutes by an INPUT...
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... 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. The USB indicator lights. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to play music/video files on..., do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV receiver. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." A list of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • When...
... 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. The USB indicator lights. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to play music/video files on..., do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV receiver. While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the message "Connecting..." A list of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears. Tip • When...
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... while looking at the screen. Standard Mode Control The content information is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. A list of your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." See also: • "Network/USB Features" (➔ page 95). 1 Press USB ...repeatedly to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the displayed items may vary and ...
... while looking at the screen. Standard Mode Control The content information is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. A list of your USB device into the AV receiver's USB port. Note • While the message "Connecting..." See also: • "Network/USB Features" (➔ page 95). 1 Press USB ...repeatedly to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the displayed items may vary and ...
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The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. Playback starts. This is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. You can be stored. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. If it ... 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 where your unit on "Network" of your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network ...
The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. Playback starts. This is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. You can be stored. The network service screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. If it ... 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 where your unit on "Network" of your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be added to "My Favorites" on the network ...