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... the AV Receiver 13 Connecting Your Speakers 13 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting External Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting Antenna 20 Which Connections Should I Use 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV ...the Tuner 28 Presetting FM/AM Stations 29 Using RDS (excluding North American models 29 Recording 31 Using the Listening Modes 32 Selecting Listening Modes 32 About Listening Modes 33 Advanced Operations Advanced Setup 38 On-screen Setup Menus 38 Common Procedures in Setup Menu 38 Input/Output ...
... the AV Receiver 13 Connecting Your Speakers 13 About AV Connections 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting External Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting Antenna 20 Which Connections Should I Use 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV ...the Tuner 28 Presetting FM/AM Stations 29 Using RDS (excluding North American models 29 Recording 31 Using the Listening Modes 32 Selecting Listening Modes 32 About Listening Modes 33 Advanced Operations Advanced Setup 38 On-screen Setup Menus 38 Common Procedures in Setup Menu 38 Input/Output ...
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...; Audyssey DSX™*4 for New Surround Channels (frontwide/front-high) • Non-Scaling Configuration • A-Form Listening Mode Memory • Direct Mode • Pure Audio Mode (European, Australian and Asian models) • Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files • 192 kHz/24... Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. *5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. "Dolby", "Pro ...
...; Audyssey DSX™*4 for New Surround Channels (frontwide/front-high) • Non-Scaling Configuration • A-Form Listening Mode Memory • Direct Mode • Pure Audio Mode (European, Australian and Asian models) • Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files • 192 kHz/24... Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories. *5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. "Dolby", "Pro ...
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... not shown here for each item. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American and Taiwan models B C DE F G H I LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 32) J DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models) (➔ 23) K MEMORY button (➔ 29) L TUNING MODE button (➔ 28) M DISPLAY button (➔ 23) En N SETUP button (➔ 38) 8 O TUNING, PRESET (➔ 28...
... not shown here for each item. Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American and Taiwan models B C DE F G H I LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ 32) J DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models) (➔ 23) K MEMORY button (➔ 29) L TUNING MODE button (➔ 28) M DISPLAY button (➔ 23) En N SETUP button (➔ 38) 8 O TUNING, PRESET (➔ 28...
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Display B C DE F G H I Message area En 9 B Audio input indicators C Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 32, 53) D Audyssey indicators (➔ 25, 45) E Tuning indicators (➔ 28) F RDS indicator (excluding North American models) (➔ 29) G SLEEP indicator (➔ 24) H MUTING indicator (➔ 24) I For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
Display B C DE F G H I Message area En 9 B Audio input indicators C Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 32, 53) D Audyssey indicators (➔ 25, 45) E Tuning indicators (➔ 28) F RDS indicator (excluding North American models) (➔ 29) G SLEEP indicator (➔ 24) H MUTING indicator (➔ 24) I For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
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... the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). F You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. J For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Arrow R/X buttons (➔ 28) C D.TUN button (➔ 28)...to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B ON/STANDBY button (➔ 22) K C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (➔ 23) E D SP LAYOUT button (➔ 24) E Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons *1 F SETUP button (➔ 38) G LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ ...
... the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). F You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. J For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Arrow R/X buttons (➔ 28) C D.TUN button (➔ 28)...to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B ON/STANDBY button (➔ 22) K C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (➔ 23) E D SP LAYOUT button (➔ 24) E Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons *1 F SETUP button (➔ 38) G LISTENING MODE buttons (➔ ...
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.... About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. B CF GH DE Corner position 1/3 of the wall, as possible) and at the sides of movement in a home theater is to ... DSX. En 12 You can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. B Front speakers These output the overall sound. Position them well outside of your listening room, and your TV facing forward at the same height as to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in ...
.... About Home Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo's original DSP listening modes. B CF GH DE Corner position 1/3 of the wall, as possible) and at the sides of movement in a home theater is to ... DSX. En 12 You can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. B Front speakers These output the overall sound. Position them well outside of your listening room, and your TV facing forward at the same height as to create a triangle, with good bass, experiment by installing the subwoofer in ...
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... information. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. En 23 See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) ■ Operating with the default name even when you can determine the language...component. See "OSD Setup" (➔ 50). See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) Signal format*2 or sampling frequency Input & output resolution Input source & listening mode*3 *1 When AM or FM radio is displayed with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER ...
... information. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. En 23 See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) ■ Operating with the default name even when you can determine the language...component. See "OSD Setup" (➔ 50). See also: • "Using the Listening Modes" (➔ 32) • "Audyssey" (➔ 45) Signal format*2 or sampling frequency Input & output resolution Input source & listening mode*3 *1 When AM or FM radio is displayed with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER ...
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..., input assignments, and radio information, and ARC function setting. Use R/X to select the category and F/S to the selected listening mode. Press ENTER to switch to select the listening mode. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you quick access to frequently used , the setting cannot be selected. Press... sleep timer has been set to 10 minutes in the following information will be set to the selected input source. `Listening Mode You can select the listening modes that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display for this...
..., input assignments, and radio information, and ARC function setting. Use R/X to select the category and F/S to the selected listening mode. Press ENTER to switch to select the listening mode. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you quick access to frequently used , the setting cannot be selected. Press... sleep timer has been set to 10 minutes in the following information will be set to the selected input source. `Listening Mode You can select the listening modes that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display for this...
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...menu; It takes about 3 seconds) to "Off" (➔ 46). → → Note *1 If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian) or Direct listening mode is selected, "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" cannot be selected. *2 Only when you have entered a custom name in "Name Edit" (➔ 47), ...or 6.3 mm) to complete Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup for three positions. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you connect a pair of speakers connected, their size for the first time (➔ 62). If "Dynamic EQ" is clear, well...
...menu; It takes about 3 seconds) to "Off" (➔ 46). → → Note *1 If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian) or Direct listening mode is selected, "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" cannot be selected. *2 Only when you have entered a custom name in "Name Edit" (➔ 47), ...or 6.3 mm) to complete Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup for three positions. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you connect a pair of speakers connected, their size for the first time (➔ 62). If "Dynamic EQ" is clear, well...
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... from your video recordings. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded...deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. If your recorder, start playback. If you want to make recordings, select other listening mode. (European, Australian and Asian models) AV Recording Audio sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the ...
... from your video recordings. Note • The AV receiver must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded...deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. If your recorder, start playback. If you want to make recordings, select other listening mode. (European, Australian and Asian models) AV Recording Audio sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the ...
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..., the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are listening to sound through your TV speakers coming from components connected to the AV receiver with music. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "About Listening Modes" for use with video games. To check the ...format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ 23). • While a pair of the input signal. Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. (North American...
..., the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are listening to sound through your TV speakers coming from components connected to the AV receiver with music. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "About Listening Modes" for use with video games. To check the ...format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ 23). • While a pair of the input signal. Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. (North American...
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...is stereo (stereophonic) sound. See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ 41). ; 9 $ / Press RECEIVER followed by the listening mode. front high, front wide, or surround back. This is a further sound enhancement to use; This is mono (monophonic) sound. Explanatory Notes...(called the point-one channel). This is Dolby Digital EX surround sound. This is 7.1-channel surround sound. About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can produce a discrete or a matrix-encoded sixth channel from 5.1-channel sources. ■ Speaker Layout The illustration ...
...is stereo (stereophonic) sound. See "Speaker Configuration" for the speaker setup (➔ 41). ; 9 $ / Press RECEIVER followed by the listening mode. front high, front wide, or surround back. This is a further sound enhancement to use; This is mono (monophonic) sound. Explanatory Notes...(called the point-one channel). This is Dolby Digital EX surround sound. This is 7.1-channel surround sound. About Listening Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can produce a discrete or a matrix-encoded sixth channel from 5.1-channel sources. ■ Speaker Layout The illustration ...
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Listening Modes Listening Mode Pure Audio*1 Pu r e Aud i o Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Description Input Source In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off , only video signals input through HDMI IN can be used to upmix a... dimen- " sible noise sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. % They're especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that PL Mo v i e fully envelops the listener. Dolby % Pro Logic IIz Height can be used instead PL Mu s i c of sources from the input source is designed to upmix game content....
Listening Modes Listening Mode Pure Audio*1 Pu r e Aud i o Direct Di rec t Stereo St e r eo Mono Mo n o Multichannel Description Input Source In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off , only video signals input through HDMI IN can be used to upmix a... dimen- " sible noise sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. % They're especially suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that PL Mo v i e fully envelops the listener. Dolby % Pro Logic IIz Height can be used instead PL Mu s i c of sources from the input source is designed to upmix game content....
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... separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. Listening Mode Description DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (Continued from the Wide channels is much more critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage... providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. • Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS). • Neo:6 Music Use this mode with DVDs that adds new speakers to enhance the blend between the front and...
... separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. Listening Mode Description DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (Continued from the Wide channels is much more critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage... providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. • Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS). • Neo:6 Music Use this mode with DVDs that adds new speakers to enhance the blend between the front and...
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...reproduction in a home theater environment. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema THX S2 C i n THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for playback in the home-theater environment. THX Surround EX, also known as the ... music. THX Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with video games. Speaker Layout $/ $/ / $/ / En 36 channel playback. Listening Mode Description Input Source THX THX C i n ema THX Mu s i c THX Game s Founded by analyzing the composition of the surround source,...
...reproduction in a home theater environment. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema THX S2 C i n THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for playback in the home-theater environment. THX Surround EX, also known as the ... music. THX Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with video games. Speaker Layout $/ $/ / $/ / En 36 channel playback. Listening Mode Description Input Source THX THX C i n ema THX Mu s i c THX Game s Founded by analyzing the composition of the surround source,...
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Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV Log i c Game-RPG Description Input Source Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround " channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural... the output setting on the "Speaker Configuration" setting (➔ 41)]. • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats. En 37 This mode adds realistic acoustics to PCM. *8 Depending on the player side to TV shows produced ...
Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV Log i c Game-RPG Description Input Source Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround " channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural... the output setting on the "Speaker Configuration" setting (➔ 41)]. • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats. En 37 This mode adds realistic acoustics to PCM. *8 Depending on the player side to TV shows produced ...
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...Setup J 9. HDMI Input 3. Volume Setup 2. Hardware Setup 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. LFE Level I 8. GAME 5. PC 6. Source Setup 5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Speaker Setup D 3. Equalizer Settings 6. IntelliVolume 3. VCR/DVR 3. CBL/SAT 4. AUX 7. The following menu appears. Remote Controller Setup... 9. Press SETUP to the main menu. Speaker Setup 1. Picture Adjust F Listening Mode Preset (➔ 49) 9. TUNER 8. Miscellaneous 7. Press RETURN to return to close the menu. Source Setup F 5....
...Setup J 9. HDMI Input 3. Volume Setup 2. Hardware Setup 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. LFE Level I 8. GAME 5. PC 6. Source Setup 5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Speaker Setup D 3. Equalizer Settings 6. IntelliVolume 3. VCR/DVR 3. CBL/SAT 4. AUX 7. The following menu appears. Remote Controller Setup... 9. Press SETUP to the main menu. Speaker Setup 1. Picture Adjust F Listening Mode Preset (➔ 49) 9. TUNER 8. Miscellaneous 7. Press RETURN to return to close the menu. Source Setup F 5....
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..."25Hz", "40Hz", "63Hz", "100Hz", or "160Hz". • While the Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian, and Asian models) listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have a THX-certified subwoofer. You can now experience the rich details in any volume level. When the "Loudness.... Note • This setting is fixed at low volume. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in a surround mix at any THX listening mode. If you can be active in THX listening mode depending on Loudness Plus. ■ Preserve THX Settings ` Yes: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ / Audyssey...
..."25Hz", "40Hz", "63Hz", "100Hz", or "160Hz". • While the Direct or Pure Audio (European, Australian, and Asian models) listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have a THX-certified subwoofer. You can now experience the rich details in any volume level. When the "Loudness.... Note • This setting is fixed at low volume. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in a surround mix at any THX listening mode. If you can be active in THX listening mode depending on Loudness Plus. ■ Preserve THX Settings ` Yes: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ / Audyssey...
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...output by only the center speaker. (If you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. While "Mid" is output. Dolby EX ` Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX..., right, and center mix, allowing you can broaden the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Note • If the "Center" setting is set to their personal preference. ` Low: Low PLIIz Height Gain becomes active. ` Mid: Medium PLIIz Height Gain ...
...output by only the center speaker. (If you can adjust the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. While "Mid" is output. Dolby EX ` Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX..., right, and center mix, allowing you can broaden the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Note • If the "Center" setting is set to their personal preference. ` Low: Low PLIIz Height Gain becomes active. ` Mid: Medium PLIIz Height Gain ...
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...that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level - With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can optimize the Theater-Dimensional listening mode by -moment so that the set value is made big. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of the two available settings. It does... one of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by liking. Note • If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected. Audyssey DSX™ ■ Soundstage `-3dB, to Reference to +3dB With this setting, you find...
...that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level - With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can optimize the Theater-Dimensional listening mode by -moment so that the set value is made big. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of the two available settings. It does... one of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by liking. Note • If Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian models) or Direct listening mode is selected, this setting cannot be selected. Audyssey DSX™ ■ Soundstage `-3dB, to Reference to +3dB With this setting, you find...