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... sound quality. OUTPUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial cable Optial fiber cable 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OUTPUT (DIGITAL) CD player OPTICAL 2 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT (ANALOG) TX-DS777 only :Signal Flow MD recorder / DAT etc... Optial fiber cable TX-DS777 / TX-DS676...VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR TX-DS777 SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX. Audio equipment connections • Do...
... sound quality. OUTPUT (COAXIAL) Coaxial cable Optial fiber cable 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OUTPUT (DIGITAL) CD player OPTICAL 2 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT (ANALOG) TX-DS777 only :Signal Flow MD recorder / DAT etc... Optial fiber cable TX-DS777 / TX-DS676...VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR TX-DS777 SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX. Audio equipment connections • Do...
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...; If the connecting device has two z connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally, you can use the remote controller for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to GND terminal. having a digital output connector. Turntable This receiver is total...OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. They both this receiver and the connected audio devices. When you have Onkyo z connectors. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector (TX-DS777 only) If you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote controller toward the sensor area of ...
...; If the connecting device has two z connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally, you can use the remote controller for clear and dynamic sound play. • This unit provides four digital input connectors to GND terminal. having a digital output connector. Turntable This receiver is total...OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX. They both this receiver and the connected audio devices. When you have Onkyo z connectors. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector (TX-DS777 only) If you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote controller toward the sensor area of ...
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Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that of your speakers are shown....the sonic movement. • Right and Left surround speakers Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with your speakers. ment and recommendations are very important. You can place your subwoofer anywhere in ... connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that sound is certified by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). Here, only typical example of your room because the 6 7 placement affects...
Connecting speakers The TX-DS777/676 allows you use a THX speaker system that of your speakers are shown....the sonic movement. • Right and Left surround speakers Adds three-dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with your speakers. ment and recommendations are very important. You can place your subwoofer anywhere in ... connecting the speakers, place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that sound is certified by serving as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM-2). Here, only typical example of your room because the 6 7 placement affects...
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... RL • When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL ...Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously. 2. Front SpeakerA R ch. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Center Speaker Surround Speaker R ch. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers....
... RL • When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural (mono) sound, a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL ...Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously. 2. Front SpeakerA R ch. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Center Speaker Surround Speaker R ch. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers....
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... position where you follow the considerations below regarding the location. Follow item 19 of distortion. Put it in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Set it as far away as possible from power lines, transformers, etc. • To avoid the risk of an outdoor antenna is necessary. Keep the...
... position where you follow the considerations below regarding the location. Follow item 19 of distortion. Put it in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Set it as far away as possible from power lines, transformers, etc. • To avoid the risk of an outdoor antenna is necessary. Keep the...
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... additional screen, you can press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to use the on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to the lower left, upper left edge of the TV screen...
... additional screen, you can press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to use the on the screen when you increase the sound volume. Select "Screen Setup" and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to the lower left, upper left edge of the TV screen...
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... the speaker distance (page 20). Set the speaker output level (page 21). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- Set the superimpose mode. Set the display position of characters. 17 Listening Mode Setup screen (page 38) ** Listening Mode ** Setup Listening Mode...
... the speaker distance (page 20). Set the speaker output level (page 21). Set the listening mode (page 36). ** Rec Selector ** •Picture =DVD VIDEO 1,2 •Sound =DVD •Digital =---- Set the superimpose mode. Set the display position of characters. 17 Listening Mode Setup screen (page 38) ** Listening Mode ** Setup Listening Mode...
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...MULTI CH INPUT is -30 to "No" in the range of each speaker so that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. Press the TEST button. To adjust the level of the ENTER/Cursor button. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to raise or lower... (Right front) R-Sur (Right surround) L-Sur(Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer) Left Notes: • In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to exit the setup mode. • Using Test button on the page 18,19. • If the speaker level is...
...MULTI CH INPUT is -30 to "No" in the range of each speaker so that produces a test tone changes as the test tone starts sounding. Press the TEST button. To adjust the level of the ENTER/Cursor button. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to raise or lower... (Right front) R-Sur (Right surround) L-Sur(Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer) Left Notes: • In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to exit the setup mode. • Using Test button on the page 18,19. • If the speaker level is...
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If you do not press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, "Dis- Gently rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise and, just before sound is output and "Turn SSC Up" appears. 4. The test tone is distorted, press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. "Limiter ="appears and You are now in step.../MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A Setting the bass peak level (Bass Peak Level Manager* TX-DS777 only) To prevent damage to your Front speakers can reproduce. 1. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "Bass Peak Setup?" Press the SMART ...
If you do not press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, "Dis- Gently rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise and, just before sound is output and "Turn SSC Up" appears. 4. The test tone is distorted, press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. "Limiter ="appears and You are now in step.../MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS A Setting the bass peak level (Bass Peak Level Manager* TX-DS777 only) To prevent damage to your Front speakers can reproduce. 1. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "Bass Peak Setup?" Press the SMART ...
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... Bass Peak Setup * Bass Peak Level Limiter = Yes Peak Level =+18dB Starting The Test Tone 4 * Bass Peak Setup * 1.Turn Volume Up. 2.When Sound Distorts. 3.Press ENTER. The "Bass Peak Setup" screen appears. appears. 3. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Playing a digital source (Digital Input Setup) 2 DIGITAL... test signal and automatically sets the unit's MASTER VOLUME control knob to the connection. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is displayed again. By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the digi- Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Select "Starting The...
... Bass Peak Setup * Bass Peak Level Limiter = Yes Peak Level =+18dB Starting The Test Tone 4 * Bass Peak Setup * 1.Turn Volume Up. 2.When Sound Distorts. 3.Press ENTER. The "Bass Peak Setup" screen appears. appears. 3. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Playing a digital source (Digital Input Setup) 2 DIGITAL... test signal and automatically sets the unit's MASTER VOLUME control knob to the connection. Press the ENTER/Cursor button just before the sound is displayed again. By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the digi- Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Select "Starting The...
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... D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise increases the sound volume. Adjust the sound volume to the system, the message may appear such as "PCM 48 kHz" before the current encode format...by the data from the DVD player, which does not indicate any product failure. 26 Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the sound volume. If you have selected FM or AM. 3. This message is lit on the display. The selected source name appears on ...
... D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise increases the sound volume. Adjust the sound volume to the system, the message may appear such as "PCM 48 kHz" before the current encode format...by the data from the DVD player, which does not indicate any product failure. 26 Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the sound volume. If you have selected FM or AM. 3. This message is lit on the display. The selected source name appears on ...
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...display brightness using the remote controller. 4 You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to select the desired input source. 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1 This button allows you to set the sleep... "digital input setup" is correct. (See page 23.) • Make sure that contain computer data as they may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode...
...display brightness using the remote controller. 4 You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to select the desired input source. 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1 This button allows you to set the sleep... "digital input setup" is correct. (See page 23.) • Make sure that contain computer data as they may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode...
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...audio signal processing) The audio signals input from among "Automatic," "Digital," "Analog," "PCM," and "DTS." In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A. Press the DVD input selector button. 2. Selecting an input source 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D 2 DIGITAL/ ...encoded in the DTS format is played back using "PCM" or "Analog" mode, a noise will be played. Although you may produce skipped sound. warded during playback, decoded PCM signals may change the digital audio format to "Automatic."
...audio signal processing) The audio signals input from among "Automatic," "Digital," "Analog," "PCM," and "DTS." In such cases, change it depending on their front panel. (TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A. Press the DVD input selector button. 2. Selecting an input source 1 DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D 2 DIGITAL/ ...encoded in the DTS format is played back using "PCM" or "Analog" mode, a noise will be played. Although you may produce skipped sound. warded during playback, decoded PCM signals may change the digital audio format to "Automatic."
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...TREBLE button. The display shows "Bass=." Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to the speakers and headphones stops. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Falling asleep with the onscreen display 1. The display shows "Sleep 90min," which means the receiver automatically enters the standby mode ...controller Remote controller SPEAKERS A SLEEP STEREO AUTO BASS/ TREBLE 4 * Tone Control * Bass = 0 Treble = +2 Set To Flat Muting the sound (Muting function, remote controller only) Use this adjustment when the listening mode is "Di- Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. Press...
...TREBLE button. The display shows "Bass=." Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to the speakers and headphones stops. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Falling asleep with the onscreen display 1. The display shows "Sleep 90min," which means the receiver automatically enters the standby mode ...controller Remote controller SPEAKERS A SLEEP STEREO AUTO BASS/ TREBLE 4 * Tone Control * Bass = 0 Treble = +2 Set To Flat Muting the sound (Muting function, remote controller only) Use this adjustment when the listening mode is "Di- Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button 4. Press...
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... SCAN CONTROLLER to assign and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 2. Press the right or left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. 6 ** Multi Ch Input ** Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+10dB... the subwoofer, however, is -30 to +10 dB. Then, press the right or left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. Start playing the component connected to adjust the output level. Then, press the LEVEL (+ or -) button to the MULTI ...
... SCAN CONTROLLER to assign and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 2. Press the right or left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. 6 ** Multi Ch Input ** Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+10dB... the subwoofer, however, is -30 to +10 dB. Then, press the right or left surround speakers, the output levels can hear the same sound volume from all speakers. Start playing the component connected to adjust the output level. Then, press the LEVEL (+ or -) button to the MULTI ...
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...DSP converts the audio signals into reflected sound that has a mark. Onkyo's DSP and advanced technologies let you get such a sound reflection effect from three front channels. Refer to widen the stereo image. Home THX Cinema Surround(TX-DS777 only) DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/DOLBY PRO... walls of conversation. DIRECT : This mode delivers pure sound with appropriate reverberation. ally record and play a DVD video that has a mark. This format is suitable for panning music, conversa- Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is very effective for play...
...DSP converts the audio signals into reflected sound that has a mark. Onkyo's DSP and advanced technologies let you get such a sound reflection effect from three front channels. Refer to widen the stereo image. Home THX Cinema Surround(TX-DS777 only) DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS/DOLBY PRO... walls of conversation. DIRECT : This mode delivers pure sound with appropriate reverberation. ally record and play a DVD video that has a mark. This format is suitable for panning music, conversa- Onkyo's listening modes MONO MOVIE(TX-DS777 only) : This mode is very effective for play...
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...-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. Listening mode button Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Using the listening modes 2. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing... buttons Use these buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start playing the selected source. 35 Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1.
...-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1. Listening mode button Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. 2. Using the listening modes 2. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing... buttons Use these buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start playing the selected source. 35 Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1.
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... source, the receiver automatically enters Dolby Digital Surround (stereo)/DTS or MPEG Surround (stereo) mode respectively. If you wish to play 5-ch stereo sound (see a message, then no adjustment of the volume control is because they were mixed in large movie theatre environments. Press the upper or lower... button to select "Listening mode" and then press the right or left edge of the button to select the desired input source. 1. THX(TX-DS777) : Press this button when you do not see the previous page). THX Movies which have been encoded in the front panel display which were...
... source, the receiver automatically enters Dolby Digital Surround (stereo)/DTS or MPEG Surround (stereo) mode respectively. If you wish to play 5-ch stereo sound (see a message, then no adjustment of the volume control is because they were mixed in large movie theatre environments. Press the upper or lower... button to select "Listening mode" and then press the right or left edge of the button to select the desired input source. 1. THX(TX-DS777) : Press this button when you do not see the previous page). THX Movies which have been encoded in the front panel display which were...
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..., the dynamic range of acoustic reverberation, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Room Size (TX-DS777 only) Set "Large," "Mid," or "Small." Setting the listening mode parameters Listening mode parameters • Re-EQ (Cinema Re-Equalization) Select ..."MPEG Studio-Mix," or "MPEG TV Logic." You can adjust the strength of direct sound reflection, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in units of LFE in midnight...
..., the dynamic range of acoustic reverberation, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Room Size (TX-DS777 only) Set "Large," "Mid," or "Small." Setting the listening mode parameters Listening mode parameters • Re-EQ (Cinema Re-Equalization) Select ..."MPEG Studio-Mix," or "MPEG TV Logic." You can adjust the strength of direct sound reflection, depending on the playback source material, your audio room conditions, and so on . • Reverb Level (TX-DS777 only) Set a value between -5 and +5 dB, in units of LFE in midnight...
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...dB) 1. or • RELATIVE - Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "IntelliVolume?" appears. 2. To prevent this inconvenience, you change the sound volume display method. 3. Select the source to which is same. The IntelliVolume Setup screen appears. Other setup operations SP/SYS 1 SETUP SPEAKERS A DSP ...DSP A 4 PRESET/MODE ADJ Volume display method setup You have the option of displaying your receiver varies, even when the sound volume setting is measured "plus or minus," relative to the calibrated reference volume. The setting is on a scale which you ...
...dB) 1. or • RELATIVE - Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until "IntelliVolume?" appears. 2. To prevent this inconvenience, you change the sound volume display method. 3. Select the source to which is same. The IntelliVolume Setup screen appears. Other setup operations SP/SYS 1 SETUP SPEAKERS A DSP ...DSP A 4 PRESET/MODE ADJ Volume display method setup You have the option of displaying your receiver varies, even when the sound volume setting is measured "plus or minus," relative to the calibrated reference volume. The setting is on a scale which you ...