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AV RECEIVER TX-NR717 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 48 Controlling Other Components 73 Appendix 80 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
AV RECEIVER TX-NR717 Instruction Manual Contents Safety Information and Introduction 2 Table of Contents 6 Connections 12 Turning On & Basic Operations 20 Advanced Operations 48 Controlling Other Components 73 Appendix 80 Internet Radio Guide Remote Control Codes En
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...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to disconnect this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a long time, it occasionally. Never Touch this unit for... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the AC power source. models FCC Information for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to operate the equipment. The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and used to disconnect this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a long time, it occasionally. Never Touch this unit for... the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the AC power source. models FCC Information for an extended period, remove the power cord from country to operate the equipment. The power cord plug is used in your Onkyo dealer. 3. If...
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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the... this manual for future reference. Please retain this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote ...
Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming the... this manual for future reference. Please retain this unit.) Quick Start Guide * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. Supplied Accessories Make sure you intend not to use the remote ...
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... Features 7 Front & Rear Panels 8 Remote Controller 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 RI Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On ...& Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup 21...
... Features 7 Front & Rear Panels 8 Remote Controller 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 RI Components 18 Connecting the Antennas 19 Connecting the Power Cord 19 Turning On ...& Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 20 Turning On 20 Turning Off 20 Initial Setup 21...
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... Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH/ZONE 3 L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) S AC INLET (European, Australian, Asian and Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
... Terminals (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH/ZONE 3 L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R) S AC INLET (European, Australian, Asian and Taiwanese models) See "Connecting the AV Receiver" for connection (➔ pages 12 to 19).
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. button (32) F Number buttons (32) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D SP (speaker layout) button (47) E R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons F Q SETUP...Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D BE F G CH ID J K E L M F N To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD ...
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. button (32) F Number buttons (32) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D SP (speaker layout) button (47) E R/X/F/S and ENTER buttons F Q SETUP...Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can also use the remote controller to select Receiver mode. Remote Controller Controlling the AV Receiver B C D BE F G CH ID J K E L M F N To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD ...
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... American models) • If you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 35) or manually (➔ page 55). En-12 Connecting the AV Receiver Front high right Front wide right Front right Front left Front wide left Front high left ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to...
... American models) • If you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 35) or manually (➔ page 55). En-12 Connecting the AV Receiver Front high right Front wide right Front right Front left Front wide left Front high left ■ Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to...
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... 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 speaker to several terminals. Connections Using Dipole Speakers TV/screen a a b b You can connect ...should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to "4ohms" (➔ page 55). Dipole speakers typically have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use dipole speakers for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV...
... 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 speaker to several terminals. Connections Using Dipole Speakers TV/screen a a b b You can connect ...should be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to "4ohms" (➔ page 55). Dipole speakers typically have contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use dipole speakers for identification purpose. Doing so may damage the AV...
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...positions within the room, and choose the one that you don't want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as shown and turned on the amplifier. Using Powered Subwoofers LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Bi-amping the Front ...Speakers Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to an input on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to enable bi-amping (➔...
...positions within the room, and choose the one that you don't want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as shown and turned on the amplifier. Using Powered Subwoofers LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT LINE INPUT Powered subwoofer Bi-amping the Front ...Speakers Important: • When making the bi-amping connections, be used , the AV receiver is unpowered and you must set the speaker setting to an input on the AV receiver, you 're using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to enable bi-amping (➔...
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...*1 If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy... audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. AV Cables and Jacks Right! Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as coaxial. ■ Coaxial ...
...*1 If your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy... audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. AV Cables and Jacks Right! Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is the same as coaxial. ■ Coaxial ...
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... (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 67) and set -top box, etc. ✔... is selected, and - Camcorder, etc. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be changed (➔ page 53). The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - See also: • "Connection ...
... (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver. * When listening to an HDMI component through your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" (➔ page 67) and set -top box, etc. ✔... is selected, and - Camcorder, etc. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be changed (➔ page 53). The TV/CD input selector is ARC capable, and - See also: • "Connection ...
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... PHONO IN Turntable*4 ' COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. "# $# % & ' ( GND screw Connections Connect your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
... PHONO IN Turntable*4 ' COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. "# $# % & ' ( GND screw Connections Connect your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
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...that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is selected, you connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you have a phono preamp, ...your turntable's manual for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. See your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the personal computer is for details. The...
...that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When playback is started on a component connected via V, the AV receiver automatically selects that each Onkyo component is selected, you connect your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you have a phono preamp, ...your turntable's manual for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. See your other V-capable Onkyo components, pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the personal computer is for details. The...
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... connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Release. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with the AV receiver. Insert the plug fully into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to injure yourself... for use , you'll need to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. En-19 Insert wire. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your ...
... connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Release. Doing so may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with the AV receiver. Insert the plug fully into the jack. To AC wall outlet Assembling the AM loop antenna Caution • Be careful not to injure yourself... for use , you'll need to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. En-19 Insert wire. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Note • Once your ...
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...on the status of settings (➔ page 52). • For details on the front panel. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you use it off. Tip • The ...update notification window can be made once. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 68). See "Initial Setup" for ...
...on the status of settings (➔ page 52). • For details on the front panel. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is available, the notification window "Firmware Update Available" pops up again the next time you use it off. Tip • The ...update notification window can be made once. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 68). See "Initial Setup" for ...
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... the Onscreen Setup Menus This step determines the language used for the very first time. Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. The on-screen menus appear only on -screen setup menus, a welcome screen is performed following options, and ... Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following instructions on screen. Press ENTER and continue to let you connected all the speakers and devices...
... the Onscreen Setup Menus This step determines the language used for the very first time. Now, would you to make before using the AV receiver for the onscreen setup menus. The on-screen menus appear only on -screen setup menus, a welcome screen is performed following options, and ... Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection Yes No HOME Exit 1 Use R/X on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the following instructions on screen. Press ENTER and continue to let you connected all the speakers and devices...
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...to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 31) • "Playing Audio and Video from Separate Sources" (➔ page 34) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 73) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 75) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 1 Use the input ...and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Turning On & Basic Operations 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! If your TV is connected to select the input source....
...to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 31) • "Playing Audio and Video from Separate Sources" (➔ page 34) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 73) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 75) 3 To adjust the volume, use VOL R/X. 1 Use the input ...and no operation for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified. Playing the Connected Component ■ Operating with the remote controller INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL R/X Turning On & Basic Operations 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! If your TV is connected to select the input source....
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... the next time you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. It will start playback. Tip • If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE... the "USB(Front)" input. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that appear on the iPod/iPhone. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to start in Extended Mode (Music), the AV...
... the next time you connect the iPod/iPhone. 4 Use R/X to select a folder, and then press ENTER to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display during media playback. It will start playback. Tip • If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE... the "USB(Front)" input. Understanding Icons on the Display This section describes icons that appear on the iPod/iPhone. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to start in Extended Mode (Music), the AV...
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... Songs, Now Playing. Note • In this mode, video contents are not displayed, even if they are input from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press... Features" (➔ page 96). 1 Press USB repeatedly to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to select the...
... Songs, Now Playing. Note • In this mode, video contents are not displayed, even if they are input from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone, connect it , and then press ENTER. 4 Use R/X to select a music file, and press... Features" (➔ page 96). 1 Press USB repeatedly to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device. 3 Press ENTER. To open a folder, use R/X to select it to select the...
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... AV receiver. Adding to vTuner Internet Radio's Favorites Select "vTuner Internet Radio" and press ENTER to the one being played. You can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites" (➔ page 28). You can then register your unit on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com...Favorites The selected program will be stored. To register your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can be added to the AV receiver. The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is connected to select a program and then press ENTER. En-27 Turning ...
... AV receiver. Adding to vTuner Internet Radio's Favorites Select "vTuner Internet Radio" and press ENTER to the one being played. You can search for stations by selecting "Network Service" in "My Favorites" (➔ page 28). You can then register your unit on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com...Favorites The selected program will be stored. To register your favorite stations using a personal computer, you can be added to the AV receiver. The AV receiver is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is connected to select a program and then press ENTER. En-27 Turning ...