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Following the instructions in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/... INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 Thank you to it 42 Other setup operations 43 Recording a source 44 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only 46 The initial settings 48 Appendix Using the remote controller 49 Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC-392M 52...
Following the instructions in this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/... INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 Thank you to it 42 Other setup operations 43 Recording a source 44 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only 46 The initial settings 48 Appendix Using the remote controller 49 Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC-392M 52...
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...s Discrete output stage circuits for all channels s Aluminum volume control s New user-friendly smart scan s New backlit learning remote with this unit. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby ... product feature the THX Select logo, which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback. 4 Features Supplied accessories Key Features s THX select (TX-DS777 only) s DTS* decorder built-in s Dolby** digital decoder built-in s Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter s 5.1 multichannel ...
...s Discrete output stage circuits for all channels s Aluminum volume control s New user-friendly smart scan s New backlit learning remote with this unit. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby ... product feature the THX Select logo, which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback. 4 Features Supplied accessories Key Features s THX select (TX-DS777 only) s DTS* decorder built-in s Dolby** digital decoder built-in s Linear PCM 96 kHz/24-bit D/A converter s 5.1 multichannel ...
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... sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Receiver approx. 5 m (16 feet) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Notes • Do not mix new batteries with local power supplies. Before operating this will not operate. 5 TX-DS777 TAPE V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR 9 kHz 10 kHz AM FREQUENCY STEP SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER...
... sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Receiver approx. 5 m (16 feet) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Notes • Do not mix new batteries with local power supplies. Before operating this will not operate. 5 TX-DS777 TAPE V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR 9 kHz 10 kHz AM FREQUENCY STEP SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER...
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... 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 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER ... R L Ground 3 Audio Connection Cable Turntable OUTPUT Audio Connection Cable OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) Tape deck / MD recorder / DAT 6 W REMOTE CONTROL Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made . Audio connection cable L (Left) L R (Right) R Improper ...
... 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 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER ... R L Ground 3 Audio Connection Cable Turntable OUTPUT Audio Connection Cable OUTPUT (PLAY) INPUT (REC) Tape deck / MD recorder / DAT 6 W REMOTE CONTROL Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made . Audio connection cable L (Left) L R (Right) R Improper ...
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... Onkyo DVD player or MD recorder that has an z connector. • Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is not connected via the audio connection cables. REMOTE CONTROL CD Player Cassette Tape Deck Connections for the TX-DS777/... terminal. Make sure that is used instead of other components connected to the connector with the z mark. • An z remote control cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8 in larger noise. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER...
... Onkyo DVD player or MD recorder that has an z connector. • Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is not connected via the audio connection cables. REMOTE CONTROL CD Player Cassette Tape Deck Connections for the TX-DS777/... terminal. Make sure that is used instead of other components connected to the connector with the z mark. • An z remote control cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8 in larger noise. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER...
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.... • A yellow connector (marked V) is used for example, a satellite-broadcast tuner unit such as a set-top box). REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DVD player VIDEO OUTPUT STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES ...4 OSD SELECTOR VIDEO IN Monitor TV Video camera etc... R L 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 TX-DS777 only DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER...
.... • A yellow connector (marked V) is used for example, a satellite-broadcast tuner unit such as a set-top box). REMOTE CONTROL DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DVD player VIDEO OUTPUT STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES ...4 OSD SELECTOR VIDEO IN Monitor TV Video camera etc... R L 1 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 TX-DS777 only DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER...
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...-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connect your video equipment. 6. If this receiver. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B AC OUTLETS AC 120V... to make only the input connections. • This receiver can be output only to the DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack before making the connection. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777 R L V S DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 9
...-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connect your video equipment. 6. If this receiver. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L FRONT SPEAKERS B AC OUTLETS AC 120V... to make only the input connections. • This receiver can be output only to the DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack before making the connection. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777 R L V S DVD IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 9
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Unscrew 3. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER ...VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. ...
Unscrew 3. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER ...VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections. ...
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... OUT V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR Notes: • Keep the jumper plugs so that you to connect a subwoofer with the TX-DS777/676 alone. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER...allows you will not lose them. • When the connectors are used, connect each speaker to the amplifier. REMOTE CONTROL R L PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND Right front Speaker Left front Speaker Subwoofer Center Speaker 12 Left Surround...
... OUT V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR Notes: • Keep the jumper plugs so that you to connect a subwoofer with the TX-DS777/676 alone. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER...allows you will not lose them. • When the connectors are used, connect each speaker to the amplifier. REMOTE CONTROL R L PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND Right front Speaker Left front Speaker Subwoofer Center Speaker 12 Left Surround...
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...receiver in the receiver, confirm that all connections have been made properly. • Turning on from the remote controller: 1. Connecting an equalizer (TX-DS777) TX-DS777 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER ...VIDEO-2 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. Connect an equalizer. The STANDBY indicator will...
...receiver in the receiver, confirm that all connections have been made properly. • Turning on from the remote controller: 1. Connecting an equalizer (TX-DS777) TX-DS777 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER ...VIDEO-2 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. Connect an equalizer. The STANDBY indicator will...
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... on images when video signals are shown on -screen display 1. If the item has an additional screen, you can perform various settings using only the remote controller. Immediate Display : Select either of the EN- The display changes as follows: 1. Background Color : Select the desired color from BLUE-1, BLUE-2, GREEN-1, GREEN-2, MAGENTA...
... on images when video signals are shown on -screen display 1. If the item has an additional screen, you can perform various settings using only the remote controller. Immediate Display : Select either of the EN- The display changes as follows: 1. Background Color : Select the desired color from BLUE-1, BLUE-2, GREEN-1, GREEN-2, MAGENTA...
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... deselected automatically as soon as below. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Set the output level of each speaker in the configuration setup explained on the remote controller 1. Set the output level of test tone at the listening position. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Press the TEST button. Press...
... deselected automatically as soon as below. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Set the output level of each speaker in the configuration setup explained on the remote controller 1. Set the output level of test tone at the listening position. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Press the TEST button. Press...
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... the setup mode. 27 VOLUME ∆/∇ 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1 This button allows you can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using the remote controller. 4 You can use on page 30.) Warning: • Do not play CD-ROM discs that the input signal format setting is not provided on... button, to select an input source. • When you select DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, set the mode in which you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When you have selected DVD...
... the setup mode. 27 VOLUME ∆/∇ 1. INPUT SELECTOR 3 DIMMER 1 This button allows you can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using the remote controller. 4 You can use on page 30.) Warning: • Do not play CD-ROM discs that the input signal format setting is not provided on... button, to select an input source. • When you select DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, set the mode in which you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When you have selected DVD...
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...turn on the sound output. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Press the MUTING button again to adjust the treble level. 3. Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display shows 10 ...AUTO BASS/ TREBLE 4 * Tone Control * Bass = 0 Treble = +2 Set To Flat Muting the sound (Muting function, remote controller only) Use this function to turn off the power to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. The display shows "Muting." Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button 4.
...turn on the sound output. Select "Tone Control" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. rect" or "THX (TX-DS777 only)." Press the MUTING button again to adjust the treble level. 3. Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display shows 10 ...AUTO BASS/ TREBLE 4 * Tone Control * Bass = 0 Treble = +2 Set To Flat Muting the sound (Muting function, remote controller only) Use this function to turn off the power to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. The display shows "Muting." Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button 4.
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.... 7. The adjustment range of the subwoofer, however, is connected properly (see page 21). Playing a multichannel input source 1 MULTI CH INPUT Remote controller 3 3 3 Setting the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT To play back an input source you connected with the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connectors, you must be... Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+10dB • Using the on the remote controller to the previous screen. 5. TER/Cursor button. 3. in the multichannel input mode, check again that this output level setting must set the output level...
.... 7. The adjustment range of the subwoofer, however, is connected properly (see page 21). Playing a multichannel input source 1 MULTI CH INPUT Remote controller 3 3 3 Setting the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT To play back an input source you connected with the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connectors, you must be... Level Setup Left Center Right Left Sur Left Sur Subwoofer = 0dB = +5dB = 0dB = 0dB = 0dB =+10dB • Using the on the remote controller to the previous screen. 5. TER/Cursor button. 3. in the multichannel input mode, check again that this output level setting must set the output level...
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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. ing the selected source. VOLUME buttons Use these buttons to select the desired listening.... (See page 38.) 3. Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing the input selector button. 3. Input selector buttons Select the desired input source.
...-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. ing the selected source. VOLUME buttons Use these buttons to select the desired listening.... (See page 38.) 3. Use these buttons to select the desired sound source. 1. To change the input source using the remote controller, press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing the input selector button. 3. Input selector buttons Select the desired input source.
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.... To use the above setting will be overwritten by mode. (The speaker levels you set through the test tone, once you set using the remote controller 1. Each time you press the CH SEL button, the output level of the speaker displayed is displayed. 2. Press the CH SEL button... + or - button repeatedly to fine-adjust. The output levels you wish to fine-adjust the 2 output level. The above setting from now on the remote controller. 1 • Adjusting the output level of each speaker using the test tone will be restored.) db 1. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2. The...
.... To use the above setting will be overwritten by mode. (The speaker levels you set through the test tone, once you set using the remote controller 1. Each time you press the CH SEL button, the output level of the speaker displayed is displayed. 2. Press the CH SEL button... + or - button repeatedly to fine-adjust. The output levels you wish to fine-adjust the 2 output level. The above setting from now on the remote controller. 1 • Adjusting the output level of each speaker using the test tone will be restored.) db 1. Press the MODE AUDIO button. 2. The...
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... POWER STNBY button will activate the power standby mode. Controlling the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 1. INPUT SELECTOR SP A/B DIMMER Listening mode LEVEL +/- Press the desired operation button. Using the remote controller Overview When you use a remote controller, typically you press one of the display LEVEL +/- : ... 1. SEND/LEARN indicator This indicator acts as a guide when commands are the operation buttons used to control the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 from a remote controller, first press the MODE AUDIO button, then press an appropriate operation button. SLEEP : Sleep function POWER ON/STNBY...
... POWER STNBY button will activate the power standby mode. Controlling the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 1. INPUT SELECTOR SP A/B DIMMER Listening mode LEVEL +/- Press the desired operation button. Using the remote controller Overview When you use a remote controller, typically you press one of the display LEVEL +/- : ... 1. SEND/LEARN indicator This indicator acts as a guide when commands are the operation buttons used to control the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 from a remote controller, first press the MODE AUDIO button, then press an appropriate operation button. SLEEP : Sleep function POWER ON/STNBY...
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... volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 Note: The ENT button on the right below the numeric keys has the same function as "ENTER" of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 POWER ON/STNBY ...MODE DVD DVD SET MENU DVD operation buttons Numeric keys, ENT button Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Note: Make sure that you point the transmission part on the DVD player. 1. troller toward the sensor area on the remote...
... volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 Note: The ENT button on the right below the numeric keys has the same function as "ENTER" of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 POWER ON/STNBY ...MODE DVD DVD SET MENU DVD operation buttons Numeric keys, ENT button Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Note: Make sure that you point the transmission part on the DVD player. 1. troller toward the sensor area on the remote...
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... can use these buttons to program remote controller signals of other devices. (See page 52.) You may use the following buttons: VOL ∆/∇ : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 MODE SAT, CABLE, VCR,...may also use the following buttons: VOL ∆/∇ : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 Controlling an Onkyo tape deck Note: First connect an Onkyo tape deck using the zconnection. (See page 7.) 1. Press the desired tape deck operation button....
... can use these buttons to program remote controller signals of other devices. (See page 52.) You may use the following buttons: VOL ∆/∇ : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 MODE SAT, CABLE, VCR,...may also use the following buttons: VOL ∆/∇ : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676 Controlling an Onkyo tape deck Note: First connect an Onkyo tape deck using the zconnection. (See page 7.) 1. Press the desired tape deck operation button....