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... sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19) Power cord (Taiwanese models) (➔ page 19) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 13) Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6) (Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not... and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
... sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19) Power cord (Taiwanese models) (➔ page 19) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 13) Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries (AA/R6) (Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not... and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Safety Information and Introduction ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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... 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 a Recording Component 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On...
... 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 a Recording Component 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On...
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... VIDEO jacks (17) En-8 U USB port (17) V RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian models) (26) B ON/STANDBY button (20) C HDMI THRU indicator (45) D SPEAKERS A and B buttons (33) E Remote control sensor (5) F LISTENING MODE buttons (28) G Display (9) H DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (34) I JK L MN Safety Information and Introduction (European, Australian...
... VIDEO jacks (17) En-8 U USB port (17) V RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian models) (26) B ON/STANDBY button (20) C HDMI THRU indicator (45) D SPEAKERS A and B buttons (33) E Remote control sensor (5) F LISTENING MODE buttons (28) G Display (9) H DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (34) I JK L MN Safety Information and Introduction (European, Australian...
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Display BC D G For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B A and B speaker indicators (33) C M.Opt indicator (35, 47) D Listening mode and format indicators (28, 44) E Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwanese models) (26) AUTO indicator (25) TUNED indicator (25) FM STEREO indicator (25) F SLEEP indicator (34) G HDMI indicator (45, 59) H MUTING indicator (35) I Message area E F H I Safety Information and Introduction En-9
Display BC D G For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B A and B speaker indicators (33) C M.Opt indicator (35, 47) D Listening mode and format indicators (28, 44) E Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwanese models) (26) AUTO indicator (25) TUNED indicator (25) FM STEREO indicator (25) F SLEEP indicator (34) G HDMI indicator (45, 59) H MUTING indicator (35) I Message area E F H I Safety Information and Introduction En-9
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... and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D HDMI IN and OUT jacks E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack G SPEAKERS terminals (FRONT A, CENTER, SURROUND, FRONT B) H Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) I VREMOTE CONTROL jack J Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD...
... and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D HDMI IN and OUT jacks E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack G SPEAKERS terminals (FRONT A, CENTER, SURROUND, FRONT B) H Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models) I VREMOTE CONTROL jack J Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD...
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Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. ■ Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) Connections Surround right Surround left Front B right Front B left Speakers B Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A En-12
Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. ■ Push-type speaker terminals Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) Connections Surround right Surround left Front B right Front B left Speakers B Front A right Center Front A left Speakers A En-12
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... The following table indicates the channels you should attach them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should use , a powered subwoofer is to match the color of...
... The following table indicates the channels you should attach them to the corresponding speaker terminal. Number of speakers Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers 2345 ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The speaker terminals are also color-coded and you should use , a powered subwoofer is to match the color of...
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... be avoided. • Be careful not to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to short the positive and negative wires. En-14 If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and ...following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. Tip • If your speakers. • Pay close attention to each speaker terminal. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet ...
... be avoided. • Be careful not to several terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to short the positive and negative wires. En-14 If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and ...following before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with the AV receiver's rear panel. Tip • If your speakers. • Pay close attention to each speaker terminal. Doing so may affect the sound quality and should be activated. • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet ...
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... the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). cords and speaker cables. Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when...
... the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). cords and speaker cables. Orange ■ Analog audio (RCA) Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio. Caution • To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when...
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If the TV power is set to "On" (➔ page 45), and - Connect your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 45) and set the AV receiver to standby mode. En-16 "Audio Return Ch (ARC)" is off . Connecting Components with ...
If the TV power is set to "On" (➔ page 45), and - Connect your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 45) and set the AV receiver to standby mode. En-16 "Audio Return Ch (ARC)" is off . Connecting Components with ...
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... outdoor AM antenna. Insert wire. Release. Thumbtacks, etc. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Push. To AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. Insert the plug fully into a different branch ... into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. En-19 Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to...
... outdoor AM antenna. Insert wire. Release. Thumbtacks, etc. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. Push. To AC wall outlet 2 Plug the power cord into the jack. Insert the plug fully into a different branch ... into a radio station and position the antenna to tune into a wall outlet. En-19 Always disconnect the power cord from your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause an electric shock. Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to...
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... Source Information" (➔ page 34). • While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Direct, Stereo, and Mono. • While Speakers A and B are on, you can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with movies and TV...
... Source Information" (➔ page 34). • While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Direct, Stereo, and Mono. • While Speakers A and B are on, you can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with movies and TV...
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... 5.1-channel surround sound. About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). '*1 This is 7.1-channel surround sound...
... 5.1-channel surround sound. About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel). '*1 This is 7.1-channel surround sound...
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... l Ch S t e r eo Full Mono F u l l Mo n o Description Input Source Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode, all speakers output the same sound in 4 order to voices. In this " mode emphasizes the surround channels in mono, so the sound you can enjoy a virtual " surround...effects to the entire sound, and clarity to widen the stereo image, and % simulates the natural reverberation of being at a club or rock concert. ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra*1 Or ches t r a Unplugged*1 Unp l ugged Studio-Mix*1 S t u d i o -M i x TV...
... l Ch S t e r eo Full Mono F u l l Mo n o Description Input Source Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode, all speakers output the same sound in 4 order to voices. In this " mode emphasizes the surround channels in mono, so the sound you can enjoy a virtual " surround...effects to the entire sound, and clarity to widen the stereo image, and % simulates the natural reverberation of being at a club or rock concert. ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra*1 Or ches t r a Unplugged*1 Unp l ugged Studio-Mix*1 S t u d i o -M i x TV...
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... Setup" for more details (➔ page 37). " 4 % ' Sound is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling ...rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. This is disabled. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See "Onscreen Setup"...
... Setup" for more details (➔ page 37). " 4 % ' Sound is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu is high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling ...rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. This is disabled. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See "Onscreen Setup"...
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..., Dolby Digital is used. • The listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback. *2 The AV receiver can also benefit from HDMI IN. Speaker Layout 9$ 9$ Turning On & Basic Operations Note *1 These listening modes cannot be selected with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround...
..., Dolby Digital is used. • The listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback. *2 The AV receiver can also benefit from HDMI IN. Speaker Layout 9$ 9$ Turning On & Basic Operations Note *1 These listening modes cannot be selected with stereo movies or TV shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround...
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...Speaker indicators Output channel A Speakers A: 5.1 channels AB B Speakers A: 2.1 channels*3 Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound *3 While Speakers B is set to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and B. Tip • Alternatively, you 're listening through the selection: Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B Off ← Speaker... on, channels are displayed when: - You can select the input source. If your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel stereo playback in the main room. The "Audio TV Out" setting is connected to "...
...Speaker indicators Output channel A Speakers A: 5.1 channels AB B Speakers A: 2.1 channels*3 Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound *3 While Speakers B is set to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and B. Tip • Alternatively, you 're listening through the selection: Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B Off ← Speaker... on, channels are displayed when: - You can select the input source. If your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel stereo playback in the main room. The "Audio TV Out" setting is connected to "...
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... an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on recording. 2 On your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. • When you connect a pair of stereo headphones with recording capability. The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on the...
... an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on recording. 2 On your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. • When you connect a pair of stereo headphones with recording capability. The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on the...
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... crossover frequency can be continued En-40 For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you 're listening through your TV speakers. - For those with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large (full band). The "Audio TV Out" setting is connected. - A...(9 cm) Crossover frequency 40/50/60 Hz*2 70/80/90 Hz*2 100 Hz 120 Hz 150/200 Hz*2 *2 Choose the setting suitable for the speaker. To get the best bass performance from your system when choosing the crossover frequency. In this setting is fixed to "Large". ■ Center*1, Surround*1...
... crossover frequency can be continued En-40 For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you 're listening through your TV speakers. - For those with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large (full band). The "Audio TV Out" setting is connected. - A...(9 cm) Crossover frequency 40/50/60 Hz*2 70/80/90 Hz*2 100 Hz 120 Hz 150/200 Hz*2 *2 Choose the setting suitable for the speaker. To get the best bass performance from your system when choosing the crossover frequency. In this setting is fixed to "Large". ■ Center*1, Surround*1...
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... meter steps. (The default setting varies from country to country.) ■ Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left, Subwoofer ` Specify the distance from the each speaker with the built-in 1 dB step. ■ Subwoofer*1 `-15 dB to 0 dB to "On" (➔ page 45). - The "Audio TV Out" setting ...is set to +12 dB in either of the following cases: - Speakers B is connected. - Speakers A is muted. ■ Left, Center*1, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left `-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in test tone so that it...
... meter steps. (The default setting varies from country to country.) ■ Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left, Subwoofer ` Specify the distance from the each speaker with the built-in 1 dB step. ■ Subwoofer*1 `-15 dB to 0 dB to "On" (➔ page 45). - The "Audio TV Out" setting ...is set to +12 dB in either of the following cases: - Speakers B is connected. - Speakers A is muted. ■ Left, Center*1, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left `-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in test tone so that it...