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Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 43 Controlling Other Components...66 Appendix 74 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-NR709 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations ......22 Advanced Operations 43 Controlling Other Components...66 Appendix 74 En Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-NR709 Instruction Manual Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
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... L or coloured red. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as follows: The wire which is coloured...identifying the terminals in this instruction manual is not suitable for this apparatus may not correspond with an appropriate fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove ...
... L or coloured red. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that indicated on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as follows: The wire which is coloured...identifying the terminals in this instruction manual is not suitable for this apparatus may not correspond with an appropriate fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Remove ...
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... Display 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 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting Your Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting a Recording Component 20 Connecting the ...Antennas 21 Connecting the Power Cord 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22...
... Display 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 16 Connecting Components with HDMI 17 Connecting Your Components 18 Connecting Onkyo V Components 20 Connecting a Recording Component 20 Connecting the ...Antennas 21 Connecting the Power Cord 21 Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 22 Turning On 22 Turning Off 22...
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... jacks T Speaker Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) U AC INLET (European, Australian, Asian and Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for control. D V REMOTE CONTROL jack E UNIVERSAL PORT jack F ETHERNET port G HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H MONITOR...
... jacks T Speaker Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) U AC INLET (European, Australian, Asian and Taiwan models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for control. D V REMOTE CONTROL jack E UNIVERSAL PORT jack F ETHERNET port G HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H MONITOR...
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...41) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E G SETUP button (43) H Listening Mode buttons (34) I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (28) C D.TUN button (29) F... D DISPLAY button E CH +/- Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E F B G H I DIMMER button (40) J DISPLAY button (41) K MUTING button (41) M L ...
...41) F Arrow R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons E G SETUP button (43) H Listening Mode buttons (34) I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. B Arrow R/X buttons (28) C D.TUN button (29) F... D DISPLAY button E CH +/- Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E F B G H I DIMMER button (40) J DISPLAY button (41) K MUTING button (41) M L ...
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... the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker terminal. If...
... the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of terminals. Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of the speaker terminal. If...
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... using only one speaker to several terminals. If you need to do is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers...wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. To get them to the positive...
... using only one speaker to several terminals. If you need to do is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals. *2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers...wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more , but less than one cable to each label to the corresponding speaker terminal. To get them to the positive...
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Using Dipole Speakers You can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to your subwoofer is output from each other, as shown and turned on them to remove the jumper bars ... indicate how they should be positioned. Dipole speakers output the same sound in the main room. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to enable bi-amping (➔ page 46). 1/3 of wall position Tweeter (high...
Using Dipole Speakers You can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to your subwoofer is output from each other, as shown and turned on them to remove the jumper bars ... indicate how they should be positioned. Dipole speakers output the same sound in the main room. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to enable bi-amping (➔ page 46). 1/3 of wall position Tweeter (high...
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SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide L *1 R Power amplifier En 15 Connect all speaker outputs to output (➔ page 47). Note *1 Specify "None" for details. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for any channel that you can use a more powerful power amplifier, you don't want to the power amplifier. Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use the AV receiver as a preamp.
SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide L *1 R Power amplifier En 15 Connect all speaker outputs to output (➔ page 47). Note *1 Specify "None" for details. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for any channel that you can use a more powerful power amplifier, you don't want to the power amplifier. Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use the AV receiver as a preamp.
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... and speaker cables. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as... picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). Several standard analog audio cables can carry digital video and audio. AV Cables and Jacks Right! In case of a multichannel cable. * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal (stereo/mono) is the same...
... and speaker cables. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you 've completed and double-checked all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to connect DVD players with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy digital sound such as... picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). Several standard analog audio cables can carry digital video and audio. AV Cables and Jacks Right! In case of a multichannel cable. * Available sampling rate for PCM input signal (stereo/mono) is the same...
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... (ARC) function Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver, while the TV speakers will also be changed (➔ page 45). your TV is set the HDMI component so that its video can ... an Q-compatible TV. - The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can either change the settings on the AV receiver or on the TV, select the input of the AV receiver. Set your components to the appropriate jacks. Camcorder Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting...
... (ARC) function Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver, while the TV speakers will also be changed (➔ page 45). your TV is set the HDMI component so that its video can ... an Q-compatible TV. - The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can either change the settings on the AV receiver or on the TV, select the input of the AV receiver. Set your components to the appropriate jacks. Camcorder Connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player's HDMI audio output setting...
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Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "# $ %& ' () * En 18
Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "# $ %& ' () * En 18
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...recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock Satellite/cable set -top box, RI dock, etc. However, if you have assigned the HDMI inputs to the AV receiver's GND screw. To have a phono preamp, connect it . *3 To select the multichannel input, select the BD/DVD input selector and see ... has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you are shown below. En 19 Personal computer Assignable ✔ ✔ Note *1 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to record a video source With the connections described above, you...
...recorder/digital video recorder, RI dock Satellite/cable set -top box, RI dock, etc. However, if you have assigned the HDMI inputs to the AV receiver's GND screw. To have a phono preamp, connect it . *3 To select the multichannel input, select the BD/DVD input selector and see ... has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you are shown below. En 19 Personal computer Assignable ✔ ✔ Note *1 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to record a video source With the connections described above, you...
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...input cannot be recorded as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • While the listening...Recording" for details on for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording ...
...input cannot be recorded as the input source. ■ Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of DTS CDs or LDs. • While the listening...Recording" for details on for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the manuals supplied with your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording ...
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...to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Caution • Be careful not to tune into a wall outlet. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Doing so may cause a momentary... power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The supplied power cord is ready for use , you'll need to injure yourself when using it ...
...to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Caution • Be careful not to tune into a wall outlet. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Doing so may cause a momentary... power surge that might interfere with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. The supplied power cord is ready for use , you'll need to injure yourself when using it ...
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Tip • For details on , the display lights. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 59). En 22 or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the remote controller. To ... turn on the front panel. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the...
Tip • For details on , the display lights. The AV receiver comes on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 59). En 22 or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the remote controller. To ... turn on the front panel. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off. The AV receiver will enter standby mode. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the...
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...page 27) • "Listening to other components (➔ page 69). E This button selects the beginning of other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Press USB or NET first. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed...Playback The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 28) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 66) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 69) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a ...
...page 27) • "Listening to other components (➔ page 69). E This button selects the beginning of other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Press USB or NET first. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press RECEIVER followed...Playback The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 28) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 66) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 69) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 4 Select a ...
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... Mode. • Pressing MODE repeatedly switches back to the USB port on this button repeatedly to play music/video files on the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." R REPEAT Press this device, no sound will differ depending on the display. • If you connect an ...; When you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone with iPod/iPhone from the USB port at the front of the AV receiver. Displayed Icons Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB This section explains how to cycle through the...
... Mode. • Pressing MODE repeatedly switches back to the USB port on this button repeatedly to play music/video files on the front of the AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." R REPEAT Press this device, no sound will differ depending on the display. • If you connect an ...; When you to switch modes. • When connecting your iPod/iPhone with iPod/iPhone from the USB port at the front of the AV receiver. Displayed Icons Icon Description Folder Track Playback Pause Fast Forward Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB This section explains how to cycle through the...
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... to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. After the first time you try vTuner Internet Radio on the type of the... device's contents appears. The USB indicator lights. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver. 2 Use ...
... to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the official Apple Composite AV Cable. • Depending on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. After the first time you try vTuner Internet Radio on the type of the... device's contents appears. The USB indicator lights. Note • Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver. 2 Use ...
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... Internet Radio" section. 1 On your computer, start playback. *1 From the search results you 're using DHCP, your web browser and enter the AV receiver's IP address in "My Favorites" list. 1a Press MENU with the station selected or while a song is then added to select "OK", ...and then press ENTER. 3 Use R/X to the "My Favorites". Registering My Favorites*1 You can 't connect to the AV receiver, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the "Network" screen. 2 Click on the "My Favorites" tab. 3 Enter the preset name and Internet address (URL). 4 Click...
... Internet Radio" section. 1 On your computer, start playback. *1 From the search results you 're using DHCP, your web browser and enter the AV receiver's IP address in "My Favorites" list. 1a Press MENU with the station selected or while a song is then added to select "OK", ...and then press ENTER. 3 Use R/X to the "My Favorites". Registering My Favorites*1 You can 't connect to the AV receiver, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the "Network" screen. 2 Click on the "My Favorites" tab. 3 Enter the preset name and Internet address (URL). 4 Click...