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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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... or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Following the instructions in the unit. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the end of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming... same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
... or corrosion. • Remove expired batteries as soon as shown below. Following the instructions in the unit. En-5 Safety Information and Introduction Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16 ft. (5 m) Thank you intend not to use the remote controller, point it at the end of color. ■ Installing the batteries ■ Aiming... same regardless of the product name indicates the color. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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...Contents 6 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 ...
...Contents 6 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 ...
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... R Speaker 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). En-10
... R Speaker 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). En-10
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... (32) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction 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 player, and other components. B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D ...23) L RETURN button M HOME button (45) N SLEEP button (46) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ ...
... (32) En-11 Safety Information and Introduction 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 player, and other components. B RECEIVER button (20) C REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) D ...23) L RETURN button M HOME button (45) N SLEEP button (46) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ ...
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... Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. 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...
... Connecting the Speaker Cables The following table indicates the channels you should use , a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. 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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... (-) terminals only to several terminals. En-13 In other , as shown. Connections Using Dipole Speakers TV/screen a a b b You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or.... If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the connected speakers is to each speaker cable in two directions. Doing so may damage the...
... (-) terminals only to several terminals. En-13 In other , as shown. Connections Using Dipole Speakers TV/screen a a b b You can connect speakers with the AV receiver's rear panel. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or.... If you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may damage the AV receiver. • Make sure the metal core of the connected speakers is to each speaker cable in two directions. Doing so may damage the...
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...for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with speakers 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. SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide..., be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. See the manuals supplied with...
...for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with speakers 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. SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide..., be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used , the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. See the manuals supplied with...
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... it's removed. White Red *2 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. 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 optical. With HDMI ...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 digital sound such as PCM*2,...
... it's removed. White Red *2 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are also supported. 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 optical. With HDMI ...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 digital sound such as PCM*2,...
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..."Auto" (➔ page 67). ■ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) With its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be cut off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI...Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ IN2 Satellite/cable set to the AV receiver). "Audio Return Channel" is set to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is set the AV receiver to the appropriate jacks. En-16 Game console Set top box/digital video...
..."Auto" (➔ page 67). ■ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) With its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the AV receiver. • This function can be cut off or the TV is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your Bluray Disc/DVD player's HDMI...Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ IN2 Satellite/cable set to the AV receiver). "Audio Return Channel" is set to deliver highdefinition video from the AV receiver or the sound may result in no sound is set the AV receiver to the appropriate jacks. En-16 Game console Set top box/digital video...
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... be changed (➔ page 54). Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings.
... be changed (➔ page 54). Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings.
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.... • Some components have the signals output from PC IN, select for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. See your computer. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 77). However, if you 'll need a... instead of the component. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you have a phono preamp, connect it to the AV receiver's GND screw. Connecting Onkyo RI Components 1 Make sure that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it . *5 When you can use...
.... • Some components have the signals output from PC IN, select for connecting additional V-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to the AV receiver. See your computer. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 77). However, if you 'll need a... instead of the component. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you have a phono preamp, connect it to the AV receiver's GND screw. Connecting Onkyo RI Components 1 Make sure that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it . *5 When you can use...
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...when using it with any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Always disconnect the ...supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Push. Thumbtacks, etc. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver is designed exclusively for use, you must connect the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far...
...when using it with any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to use with the AV receiver and should not be used with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna. 2 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Always disconnect the ...supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Push. Thumbtacks, etc. Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your AV receiver is designed exclusively for use, you must connect the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. • Keep the AM loop antenna as far...
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... settings (➔ page 52). • For details on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 68). The AV receiver will pop up . These settings only need to your home network (➔ page 96)....En-20 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on . `Never Remind me: Disables the automatic update notification. This notification only appears when...
... settings (➔ page 52). • For details on the remote controller. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on power management settings, see "Auto Standby" (➔ page 68). The AV receiver will pop up . These settings only need to your home network (➔ page 96)....En-20 Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. The AV receiver comes on . `Never Remind me: Disables the automatic update notification. This notification only appears when...
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...Terminating the Initial Setup" (➔ page 22). Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus This step determines the language used for on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 35). En-21 To restart the initial setup, ...in "OSD Setup" (➔ page 66). Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? Have you like to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. The on-screen menus appear only on screen. When this setting. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use...
...Terminating the Initial Setup" (➔ page 22). Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus This step determines the language used for on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of "Using the Automatic Speaker Setup" (➔ page 35). En-21 To restart the initial setup, ...in "OSD Setup" (➔ page 66). Now, would you connected all the speakers and devices? Have you like to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. The on-screen menus appear only on screen. When this setting. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use...
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...Listening 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 selector ... MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen Saver If there is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. If your TV is operated. Tip • The time until the screen saver activates itself can be changed in ...
...Listening 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 selector ... MASTER VOLUME control. 4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! ■ Screen Saver If there is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. If your TV is operated. Tip • The time until the screen saver activates itself can be changed in ...
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...USB" in Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect an iPod or iPhone to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display. While reading the contents of the AV receiver. The USB indicator lights. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" ...with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to Standard mode. • When you disconnect when in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you want to operate using the iPod...
...USB" in Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect an iPod or iPhone to play music/video files on the AV receiver's display. While reading the contents of the AV receiver. The USB indicator lights. Turning On & Basic Operations 3 Press MODE repeatedly to switch to select the "USB(Front)" ...with your iPod/iPhone with the iPod/iPhone to Standard mode. • When you disconnect when in Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. This means that comes with a USB cable, we recommend you want to operate using the iPod...
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... to select a music file, and press ENTER or to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB... and generation, the displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode (Video) is displayed (lists are input from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Playing a USB Device The on-screen...
... to select a music file, and press ENTER or to the USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel, using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller. appears on the AV receiver's display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from a USB... and generation, the displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode (Video) is displayed (lists are input from the VIDEO jack on the AV receiver's front panel. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Playing a USB Device The on-screen...
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... etc. Tip • The same operation can then register your unit on "Network" of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. Press ...the bottom of the Setup menu (➔ page 68). You can be done by categories such as genre or location. The AV receiver is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. Playback starts. During playback, press MENU on the remote controller. 1. Use R/X/F/S to the one being played. En...
... etc. Tip • The same operation can then register your unit on "Network" of the "vTuner Internet Radio" top menu, and the AV receiver's MAC address is preinstalled with the station selected or while a station is a portal site featuring radio stations from the vTuner Internet Radio. Press ...the bottom of the Setup menu (➔ page 68). You can be done by categories such as genre or location. The AV receiver is shown on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. Playback starts. During playback, press MENU on the remote controller. 1. Use R/X/F/S to the one being played. En...
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...can also enter the URL by switching their positions on the type of the IP address. 2 On your computer, start your web browser. 3 Enter the AV receiver's IP address in the browser's Internet address (URL) field. If you are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). To play the registered station...the Internet radio station's name and URL. 5 Click "Save" to save up to your IP address (➔ page 69). You need to connect the AV receiver to 40 Internet radio stations. Information on the region. Then, use R/X to select "Rename this station" and press ENTER. • You can be able...
...can also enter the URL by switching their positions on the type of the IP address. 2 On your computer, start your web browser. 3 Enter the AV receiver's IP address in the browser's Internet address (URL) field. If you are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). To play the registered station...the Internet radio station's name and URL. 5 Click "Save" to save up to your IP address (➔ page 69). You need to connect the AV receiver to 40 Internet radio stations. Information on the region. Then, use R/X to select "Rename this station" and press ENTER. • You can be able...