Integra DHC-9.9 User Manual

AV Controller

DHC-9.9

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Integra AV controller. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV controller. Please retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING		AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
DO NOT OPEN		NE PAS OUVRIR

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

C.If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,

D.If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E.If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F.When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

16.Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17.Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18.If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a fluelike gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

1.Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2.AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

3.Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4.Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.

For North American model

Pressing the [On/Standby] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5.Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6.Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7.Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8.Handling Notes

•If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

•Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

•This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use. This is normal.

•If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle pour les canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller and three batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Power cord

(Power cord varies from country to country.)

*In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Contents

Introduction
Supplied Accessories ..........................................	4
Features .................................................................	6
Multiroom Capability ............................................	8
Front & Rear Panels .............................................	9
Front Panel ...................................................................	9
Display .......................................................................	11
Rear Panel ..................................................................	12
Remote Controller ..............................................	15
Installing the Batteries ...............................................	15
Aiming the Remote Controller ..................................	15
About the Remote Controller Modes .........................	16
Receiver/Tape Mode ..................................................	16
DVD Mode ................................................................	18
CD/CDR/MD Modes .................................................	19
Dock Mode ................................................................	20
About Home Theater ..........................................	21
Enjoying Home Theater .............................................	21
Connection
Connecting the AV Controller ...........................	22
Connecting Your Speakers ........................................	22
Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs ......	23
Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs ......	24
Bi-amping the Front Speakers ...................................	25
Connecting Antenna ..................................................	26
About AV Connections ..............................................	28
Connecting Both Audio & Video ..............................	29
Which Connections Should I Use? ............................	29
Connecting a TV or Projector ....................................	31
Connecting a DVD player ..........................................	32
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder
for Playback ............................................................	34
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder
for Recording ..........................................................	35
Connecting a Satellite, Cable,
Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source ......	36
Connecting Components with HDMI ........................	37
Connecting a Game Console ......................................	39
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device .................	40
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ........................	41
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT
Recorder ..................................................................	42
Connecting a Balanced Audio Source .......................	42
Connecting an RI Dock ..............................................	43
Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components
(North American model only) .................................	43
Connecting Integra/Onkyo u Components .............	44
Connecting the Power Cord .......................................	44
Turning On the AV Controller ............................	45
Turning On and Standby ............................................	45
First Time Setup
First Time Setup .................................................	46
Monitor Setup ............................................................	46
Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup
menus ......................................................................	47
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus ..............................	48
Monitor Out Setup .....................................................	49
Video Input Setup ......................................................	50
Digital Audio Input Setup ..........................................	53
Analog Audio Input Setup .........................................	54
Speaker Settings .........................................................	55
TV Format Setup (not North American models) .......	56
AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) ...........	57
Changing the Input Display .......................................	57
Automatic Speaker Setup
(Audyssey MultEQ® XT) .......................................	58

Basic Operation
Basic Operations ................................................	64
Selecting the Input Source .........................................	64
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................	65
Adjusting Speaker Levels ..........................................	65
Muting the AV Controller .........................................	65
Using the Sleep Timer ...............................................	66
Using Headphones .....................................................	66
Adjusting the Bass & Treble .....................................	66
Displaying Source Information .................................	66
Listening to the Radio ........................................	67
Listening to AM/FM Stations ....................................	67
Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS Stations ........	69
Listening to HD Radio™ Stations
(North American model only) .................................	70
Using RDS .................................................................	72
Listening to XM Satellite Radio®
(North American Model Only) ...............................	74
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio®
(North American Models Only) ..............................	80
Recording ............................................................	89
Recording the Input Source .......................................	89
Recording from Different AV Sources ......................	89
Using the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes ................................	90
Selecting the Listening Modes ..................................	90
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format .........	91
About the Listening Modes .......................................	97
Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup ................................................	101
Menu Map ...............................................................	101
Monitor Out Setup ...................................................	102
Speaker Setup ..........................................................	104
Audio Adjust ...........................................................	113
Using the Music Optimizer .....................................	116
Using the Re-EQ Function ......................................	116
Using the Late Night Function ................................	117
Source Setup ............................................................	117
Listening Mode Presets ...........................................	122
Miscellaneous Setup ................................................	123
Hardware Setup .......................................................	125
Network Settings .....................................................	127
Lock Setup ...............................................................	128
Selecting Audio Inputs ............................................	129
Specifying the Digital Signal Format ......................	129
Zone 2 and Zone 3
Zone 2 and Zone 3 ............................................	130
Connecting Zone 2 ..................................................	130
Connecting Zone 3 ..................................................	131
Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings .....................................	132
Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................	132
Using the 12V Triggers ...........................................	135
Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3
and Multiroom Control Kits .................................	136
Controlling Other Components
Controlling Other Components .......................	137
Entering Remote Control Codes ..............................	137
Resetting the Remote Controller .............................	138
Learning Commands ...............................................	140
Using Macros ...........................................................	141
Others
Troubleshooting ...............................................	142
Specifications ...................................................	147

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Features

Processing

•HDMI Audio and Video Processing (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS*1-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*2, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multi-CH PCM)

•THX Ultra2 Plus*3 Certified

•HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Video Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI

•Component Video Upconversion

•Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

•Three-TI (Aureus) 32-Bit DSP Chips

•Neural Surround*4, THX-Neural

•Theater-Dimensional*5 virtual surround sound

•DSD Direct

•Re-EQ*6 function

Connections

•Balanced XLR stereo input

•Balanced XLR 7.1-channel preouts, with front biamping capability

•4 HDMI*7 Inputs and 2 Outputs

•Onkyo for System Control

•6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial),

1 Output (Optical)

•6 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs

•Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/2 Outputs)

•Zone 2 and Zone 3 Pre Out, and subwoofer preouts

•IR Input/Output and 12 V Trigger

•RS232 Port for Interface Control

Miscellaneous

•SIRIUS Ready*8 / XM Ready*9 with XMHD Surround (North American models only)

•HD Radio*10 reception (North American models only)

•40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American models)

•40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models)

•Music Optimizer*11 for Compressed Music Files

•Audyssey MultEQ® XT*12 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems

•Audyssey Dynamic EQ™*12 Loudness Correction

•Audyssey Dynamic Volume™*12

•Independent Crossover Adjustment (40/45/50/55/60/70/80/90/100/110/120/130/150/200 Hz)

•ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration

•Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up

•Compatible with RI Dock for iPod

•Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote with 3 Macros and Mode-Key LEDs

*1

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.

DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

*2

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*3

THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used with permission.

*4

Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

*5

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*6 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX Ltd.

*7

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

*8

©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, SiriusConnect, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

*9

XM Ready® is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

*10

HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents.

HD Radio™ and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

*11 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*12

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

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Features—Continued

THX Ultra2 Plus

Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.

*“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

*“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

*Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

*“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Multiroom Capability

You can use three speaker systems with this AV controller—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as we call it, and another stereo speaker system in a third room that we call Zone 3. And, you can select a different audio source for each room.

Main Room: In your main listening room, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see pages 21–25). You can enjoy the various listening modes such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see pages 90–100).

Zone 2: In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback (see page 130). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3.

*External power amplifier required.

Zone 3: In your Zone 3 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 131). *The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3.

*External power amplifier required.

Main Room

Surround back left and right speakers

Front left and right speakers

Subwoofer

Center speaker

	Surround left and right speakers
Zone 2 Room	Zone 3 Room
Left and right	Left and right
stereo speakers	stereo speakers

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American model

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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

aOn/Standby button (45)

Sets the AV controller to On or Standby.

bStandby indicator (45)

Lights up when the AV controller is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

cZone 2 indicator (133)

This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.

dZone 3 indicator (133)

This indicator lights up when Zone 3 is selected.

eRemote-control sensor (15)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

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fStereo button (90)

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

gListening Mode [e]/[r] buttons (90)

Select the Onkyo original listening modes.

hDisplay

See “Display” on page 11.

iDimmer (RT/PTY/TP) button (65, 73)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

Other models, this is the [RT/PTY/TP] button, and it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS” on page 72.

jMemory button (69)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

kTuning Mode button (67)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

lDisplay button (66)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

mSetup button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.

nTuning, Preset, Arrow, and Enter buttons

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 69).

When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [Enter] button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

oMaster Volume control (64)

Sets the volume of the AV controller to −∞ dB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).

The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 123.

pZone 2, Zone 3, Level [q]/[w], and Off buttons (133, 134)

The Zone 2 button is used when setting Zone 2. The Zone 3 button is used when setting Zone 3.

The Level Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons are used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.

The Off button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.

qPhones jack (66)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

rHDMI Out button (46)

Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.

sAudio Selector button (129)

Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel.

tTone, Plus [+], and Minus [–] buttons (66, 134)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble), and the volume and balance of Zone 2 and Zone 3.

uInput selector buttons (64)

Select the following input sources: DVD,

VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, Tape, Tuner, CD, Phono.

vReturn button

Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

wSetup Mic (59)

The included speaker setup microphone is connected here for automatic speaker setup.

xAUX 2 Input (40, 89)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for optical digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

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Display

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

aSpeaker/channel indicators (97)

Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source.

: A box is displayed for each speaker that’s set in the Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers that are set to No or None.

The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in the current input signal.

FL:	Front left
C:	Center
FR:	Front right
SL:	Surround left
LFE:	Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects)
SR:	Surround right
SBL:	Surround back left
SB:	Surround back
SBR:	Surround back right

bListening mode and format indicators (90)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

cTuning indicators

HD (North American model only) (70): Lights up if the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio technology.

SPS (North American model only) (71):

Lights up when tuned to a HD Radio station that’s transmitting secondary multicast channels.

RDS (72): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

AUTO (67): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

eAudyssey indicator (58)

Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey”.

fHeadphone indicator (66)

Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged into the Phones jack.

gMessage area

Displays various information.

hAudio input indicators (70, 129)

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.

While a digital HD Radio transmission is being received, the DIGITAL indicator lights up. While an analog HD Radio transmission is being received, the ANALOG indicator lights up.

iVolume level (64)

Displays the volume level.

jMUTING indicator (65)

Flashes while the AV controller is muted.

TUNED (67): Lights up when tuned to a radio station.

FM STEREO (67): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station.

dSLEEP indicator (66)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

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Rear Panel

North American model

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au REMOTE CONTROL

This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the u jack on another u-capable Onkyo component for remote and system control.

To use u, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV controller and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

bRS232

This port is for connecting the AV controller to home automation equipment and external controllers.

cPHONO IN

This audio input is for connecting a turntable.

dCOMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, and 3

These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Setup” on page 52.

eCOMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input.

fCOMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 2/ZONE 2 OUT

This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input located in your main listening room or Zone 2.

gHDMI IN 1–4, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Video Input Setup” on page 50.

The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

hSIRIUS antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions).

iXM antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions).

jMONITOR OUT

The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

kZONE 2 OUT

This composite video output can be connected to a video input on a TV in Zone 2.

lAM ANTENNA (not North American model)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

mFM ANTENNA (not North American model)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

nIR IN A/B and OUT

A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN A or B jack, allowing you to control the AV controller while you’re in Zone 2, or control it when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet.

A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components.

o12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)

These outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trigger inputs on other components.

pETHERNET port

This port is for connecting the AV controller to home automation equipment and external controllers.

Use only shielded Ethernet cables.

qAM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio reception) (on North American model)

The AM push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. The FM jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

rAC INLET

The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.

sDIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 53.

tDIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and OUT

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 53.

The optical digital audio output is for connecting a digital recorder with an optical digital input, such as a CD recorder.

uGND screw

This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued

vBALANCE L/R INPUT

This balanced XLR input is for connecting a component with a stereo balanced XLR output. For a mono source, connect to the BALANCE L XLR.

wCD IN

This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.

xTAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

yAUX 1 IN

A VCR for playback only or other video source can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

zGAME/TV IN

A game console or TV output can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

cr CBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

cs VCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There’s S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal.

ct DVD IN

This input is for connecting a DVD player. There’s S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal.

dk FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR

BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER PREOUT

These balanced XLR outputs are for connecting a multichannel power amplifier and powered subwoofer.

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp the front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on page 25.

dl MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.

dm PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

dn PRE OUT: Zone 2, Zone 3

These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3. The SW jacks can be connected to the inputs on powered subwoofers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.

do AC OUTLET (North American model only)

These switched AC outlets can be used to supply power to other AV components. The type and number of outlets depends on the country in which you purchased your AV controller.

See pages 21–44 for hookup information.

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Installing the Batteries

1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide open the cover.

2 Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

3 Slide the cover shut.

Notes:

•If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

•Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

•If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

•Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Aiming the Remote Controller

When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV controller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

	Remote control sensor
Standby indicator	AV controller

30˚

30˚

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

•The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV controller is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

•If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV controller is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

•Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.

•The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV controller is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

•The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV controller’s remote control sensor.

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About the Remote Controller Modes

As well as the AV controller, you can also use the remote controller to control your other AV components. The remote controller has a specific operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the Remote Mode buttons.

■ Receiver/Tape Mode

In Receiver/Tape mode, you can control the AV controller and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u.

■ DVD Mode

By default, you can control an Integra/Onkyo DVD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control components made by other manufacturers (see page 137).

■ CD/CDR/MD Mode

By default, you can control an Integra/Onkyo CD player in this mode. By entering the appropriate remote control code, you can control a CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder made by another manufacturer (see page 137).

■ Dock Mode

This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137).

■ TV and VCR Modes

With these modes, you can control a TV and VCR. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137).

■ Cable/SAT Mode

In Cable/SAT mode, you can control a cable or satellite TV receiver. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 137).

■ Zone 2/Zone 3 Modes

These modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 132).

1	Use the Remote Mode buttons to select a
	mode.
2	Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

Receiver/Tape mode: see right column DVD mode: see page 18

CD/CDR/MD mode: see page 19 Dock mode: see page 20 TV, VCR, Cable/SAT modes: see page 139

Receiver/Tape Mode

Receiver/Tape mode is used to control the AV controller. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u.

To set the remote controller to Receiver/Tape mode, press the [Receiver] Remote Mode button.

1
	On	Standby							TV
2
										Input	bm
	DVD	VCR/DVR					CBL/SAT
3
	1				2			3		+
	Game/TV		AUX 1				AUX 2			TV CH
	4				5			6		-
	Tape		Tuner				CD
	7				8			9
	Phono						D.TUN			TV VOL
	+10				0		Clear				bn
	--/--- 10					11			12
	Input Selector
4		Macro
	1				2			3		Zone3
				Remote Mode
Receiver	DVD			VCR			CD			Zone2
							CDR/MD
Tape/AMP	TV	Cable					Dock			Receiver	bo
				SAT						Tape/AMP	bp
5	Dimmer									Sleep
					nu		Me
				Me
			p					n
6		o							u
		T
	+
7	CH					Enter				VOL
	Disc										bq
	Album
8	-				G	de	E				br
								it
					ui		x
	Prev	S							rn
	CH		e		tup			u
9							Ret				bs
	Display									Muting
1
	Rec					Playlist				Random
				Listening Mode
	Stereo		Surround
bk	Repeat		Audio				Subtitle			Play Mode
			Direct				THX			All ST
bl	Test Tone		CH Sel				Level-			Level+
	Open/Close	Video Off
		Audio Sel					L Night			Re-EQ	bt
				VCR			DVD			HDD	ck
					RC-691M						cl
Note:

Some of the remote controller functions described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

aStandby button (45)

Sets the AV controller to Standby.

bOn button (45)

Turns on the AV controller.

cInput Selector buttons (64)

Used to select the input source.

dMacro buttons (141)

Used with the Macro function.

eDimmer button (65)

Adjusts the display brightness.

fArrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and Enter buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

gCH +/– button (69)

Selects radio presets.

hSetup button

Used to change settings.

iDisplay button (66)

Displays information about the current input source.

jListening Mode buttons (90)

Used to select the listening modes. The [Stereo], [Surround], and Listening Mode [e]/[r] buttons can be used at any time, regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

kTest Tone, CH Sel, Level–, and Level+ buttons (65, 108)

Used to adjust the level of each speaker.

lLight button

Turns the remote controller’s illuminated buttons on or off.

mD.TUN button (68)

Selects the Direct tuning mode for radio.

nRemote Mode buttons (16)

Used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button, the Remote Mode button for the currently selected mode lights up.

oSleep button (66)

Used with the Sleep function.

pVOL [q]/[w] button (64)

Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

qReturn button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

rMuting button (65)

Mutes or unmutes the AV controller.

sRe-EQ button (116)

Turns the Re-EQ function on or off.

tL Night button (117)

Turns the Late Night function on or off.

uAudio Sel button (129)

Selects the audio input: analog, digital, HDMI, or multichannel.

■ TAPE mode

On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.

1Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons

The Previous [7] button selects the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [6] button selects the next track.

Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous and Next [7]/[6] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes.

Play [1] button

Starts playback.

Rewind and Fast Forward [5]/[4] buttons

The Rewind [5] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [4] button starts fast forward.

Reverse Play [t] button

Starts reverse playback.

Stop [2] button

Stops playback.

Rec [y] button

Starts recording.

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DVD Mode	a Standby button
	Sets the DVD player to Standby.

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] Remote Mode button.

b On button

Turns on the DVD player.

										c Number buttons
											Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and
1	On	Standby									to enter times for locating specific points.
							TV
2										d Top Menu button
								Input
	DVD	VCR/DVR				CBL/SAT		+			Selects a DVD’s top menu.
3	1				2	3				e	Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and Enter buttons
	4				5	6		-
	Game/TV		AUX 1			AUX 2		TV CH
	Tape		Tuner			CD					Used to navigate menus and select items.
	7				8	9		TV VOL		f Disc +/– button
	Phono					D.TUN					Selects discs on a DVD changer.
	+10				0	Clear
	--/--- 10				11		12		bn	g Setup button
	Input Selector
		Macro									Used to access the DVD player’s settings.
	1				2	3		Zone3
				Remote Mode						h Display button
	DVD			VCR		CD		Zone2
									DVD		Displays information about the current disc, title,
					CDR/MD
	TV	Cable				Dock		Receiver			chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
4				SAT				Tape/AMP	bo		time, total time, and so on.
	Dimmer							Sleep
					nu	Me
				Me						i Playback buttons
5			p			n
		o					u
		T
6	+										From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast
	Disc				Enter			VOL			Reverse, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Slow Reverse,
	CH
	Album										and Slow Forward.
	-
7					uide	Ex			bp
					G	it				j	Repeat button
	Prev		e			u
		S			tup	Ret	rn
8	CH										Used with the repeat playback function.
	Display							Muting
9										k Audio button
											Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
	Rec				Playlist			Random			mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
									bq	l Open/Close [0] button
				Listening Mode
	Stereo		Surround								Opens and closes the disc tray.
										m Clear button
	Repeat		Audio			Subtitle		Play Mode
bk			Direct			THX		All ST	br		Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
bl									bs
	Test Tone		CH Sel			Level-		Level+		n Menu button
	Open/Close	Video Off
											Displays a DVD’s menu.
bm		Audio Sel				L Night		Re-EQ
				VCR		DVD		HDD	bt	o Return button
					RC-691M						Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu.
										p Random button
											Used with the random playback function.
										q Play Mode button
											Selects play modes on components with selectable
											play modes.
										r Subtitle button
											Selects subtitles.
										s Video Off button
											Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating
											any possibility of interference.

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CD/CDR/MD Modes

To control an Integra/Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by another manufacturer, press the [CD] Remote Mode button to select the CD/CDR/MD remote controller mode.

In order to control an Onkyo MD recorder or CD recorder, or a component made by another manufacturer, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 137).

1
	On	Standby							TV
2
										Input
	DVD	VCR/DVR					CBL/SAT
3	1				2			3		+
	Game/TV		AUX 1				AUX 2			TV CH
	4				5			6		-
	Tape		Tuner				CD
	7				8			9
	Phono						D.TUN			TV VOL
	+10				0		Clear
	--/--- 10					11			12		bl
	Input Selector
		Macro
	1				2			3		Zone3
				Remote Mode							CD
	DVD			VCR			CD			Zone2	CDR/MD
						CDR/MD
	TV	Cable					Dock			Receiver
				SAT						Tape/AMP
	Dimmer									Sleep
					nu		Me
				Me
			p					n
4		o							u
		T
	+
5	CH					Enter				VOL
	Disc
	Album
	-				G
								it
					ui		x
	Prev					de	E
		S							rn
	CH		e		tup			u
6							Ret
											bm
	Display									Muting
7
	Rec					Playlist				Random
8											bn
				Listening Mode
	Stereo		Surround
	Repeat		Audio				Subtitle			Play Mode
9			Direct				THX			All ST	bo
	Test Tone		CH Sel				Level-			Level+
	Open/Close	Video Off
bk		Audio Sel					L Night			Re-EQ
				VCR			DVD			HDD
					RC-691M

aStandby button

Sets the component to Standby.

bOn button

Set the component to On or Standby.

cNumber buttons

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points.

dArrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and Enter buttons

Used with some components.

eDisc +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer.

fDisplay button

Displays information about the current disc or track, including elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

gPlayback buttons

From left to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast Forward.

hRec [y] button

Starts recording.

iRepeat button

Used with the repeat playback function.

jOpen/Close [0] button

Opens or closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc.

kClear button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

lReturn button

Used with some components.

mRandom button

Used with the random playback function.

nPlay Mode button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

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Dock Mode

Dock mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock.

To control an RI Dock, press the [Dock] Remote Mode button to select the Dock remote controller mode.

In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the appropriate remote control code (see page 137).

When Using an RI Dock:

•Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or AUX 1 IN L/R jacks.

•Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK.

•Set the AV controller’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 57).

•See to the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.

aStandby button

Turns off the iPod.

bOn button*

Turns on the iPod.

cTop Menu button

Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

dArrow [q]/[w] and Enter buttons*

Used to navigate menus and select items.

eAlbum +/– button*

Selects the next or previous album.

fDisplay button*

Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.

gPrevious [7] button

Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the previous song.

h Pause [3] button

Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPods, it

works as a Play/Pause button.)

1

On

Standby

i Fast Reverse [5] button

2

TV

Press and hold to fast reverse.

VCR2DVR

CBL3SAT

Input

j Playlist Up/Down [i]/[o] buttons*

1

+

DVD

/

/

Game/TV

AUX 1

AUX 2

TV CH

Used to select the previous or next playlist on the

iPod.

4

5

6

-

Tape

Tuner

CD

k Repeat button*

7

8

9

Used with the repeat function.

Phono

D.TUN

TV VOL

+10

0

Clear

l Menu button*

--/--- 10

11

12

Input Selector

Used to access menus.

Macro

1

2

3

Zone3

m Play [1] button

DVD

VCR

CD

Zone2

Remote Mode

CDR/MD

Dock

Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn

on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this

TV

Cable

Dock

Receiver

button works as a Play/Pause button.)

3

SAT

Tape/AMP

Dimmer

Sleep

Next [

] button

o

M

u

n

enu

en

6

4

T

pM

bm

+

Selects the next song.

o Stop [

] button

Disc

2

CH

Enter

VOL

5

Album

-

Stops playback and displays a menu.

G

it

ui

x

Fast Forward [4] button

CH

de

E

p

etup

Retu

6

Prev

S

rn

bn

Display

Muting

Press and hold to fast forward.

7

bo

q Random button*

8

bp

Used with the shuffle function.

9

Rec

Playlist

Random

bq

r Play Mode button

br

bk

Used to select play modes on components with

Listening Mode

selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button

Stereo

Surround

when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

Repeat

Audio

Subtitle

Play Mode

bl

Direct

THX

All ST

bs

Test Tone

CH Sel

Level-

Level+

* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported by 3rd

Open/Close

Video Off

generation iPods.

Audio Sel

L Night

Re-EQ

VCR

DVD

HDD

RC-691M

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About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV controller’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).

Front left and right speakers

These output the main sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience.

Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about

2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the front wall, as shown.

Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

1/3 of wall position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet

(60–100 cm) above ear level.

Corner position

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Connecting the AV Controller

Connecting Your Speakers

The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV controller’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers terminals. Speaker settings such as crossover frequency and distance are set on the AV controller.

Speaker Configuration

For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have.

Number of speakers:	2	3	4	5	6	7
Front left
Front right
Center
Surround left
Surround right
Surround back*
Surround back left
Surround back right

*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, use the SURR BACK L output.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround-sound system, you must set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (see page 58) or manually (see page 104).

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.

Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward your TV or screen, while the surround back left and right dipolar speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

Dipole speakers			Normal speakers
	TV/screen	1		TV/screen	1
2	3	4	2	3	4

5

6

5

6

	7			8				7		8
1. Subwoofer						6. Surround right speaker
2. Front left speaker						7.	Surround back left
3. Center speaker							speaker
4. Front right speaker						8.	Surround back right
5. Surround left speaker							speaker

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Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the input on your powered subwoofer. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT to the amp’s input.

Powered subwoofer

LINE INPUT

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER PRE OUT XLR jack by using a balanced XLR cable.

Powered subwoofer

INPUT

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

Balanced

XLR cable

Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs

You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with RCA input jacks by using a multichannel RCA audio cable or several stereo RCA audio cables.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

						Multichannel
						power amplifier
SURROUND BACK	SURROUND	FRONT	CENTER	FRONT	SURROUND	SURROUND BACK
RIGHT	RIGHT	RIGHT		LEFT	LEFT	LEFT
INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT
SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT
OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT

			SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
			4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH
			SPEAKER TERMINAL
		FUSE	AC INLET	12V TRIGGER			SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
				IN	OUT		MODEL NO. RDA-7.1
Surround	Surround	Front right	Center	Front left		Surround	Surround
back right	right	speaker	speaker	speaker		left	back left
speaker	speaker					speaker	speaker

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Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs

You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks by using several XLR audio cables.

The AV controller’s balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

						Multichannel
						power amplifier
SURROUND BACK	SURROUND	FRONT	CENTER	FRONT	SURROUND	SURROUND BACK
RIGHT	RIGHT	RIGHT		LEFT	LEFT	LEFT
INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT
SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT
OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT

	SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
	4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH
	SPEAKER TERMINAL
FUSE	AC INLET	12V TRIGGER		SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
		IN	OUT	MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Surround	Surround	Front right	Center	Front left	Surround	Surround
back right	right	speaker	speaker	speaker	left	back left
speaker	speaker				speaker	speaker

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Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.

•When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to feed up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

•For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.

•Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV controller, you must set the “Speaker Type” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable bi-amping (see page 55).

Important:

•When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.

•Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.

AV controller

						Multichannel
						power amplifier
SURROUND BACK	SURROUND	FRONT	CENTER	FRONT	SURROUND	SURROUND BACK
RIGHT	RIGHT	RIGHT		LEFT	LEFT	LEFT
INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT	INPUT
SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT	SELECT
OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	OUTPUT

	SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
	4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH
	SPEAKER TERMINAL
FUSE	AC INLET	12V TRIGGER		SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
		IN	OUT	MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Surround right	Center speaker	Surround left
speaker		speaker

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

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Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

The AV controller won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

■ North American Model

AM ANTENNA push terminals

FM ANTENNA jack

■ Other Models

AM ANTENNA push terminals

FM ANTENNA jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

■ Other Models

FM75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV controller is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 27).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.

2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

■ North American Model

Push

Insert wire

Release

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■ Other Models

Push

Insert wire

Release

Once your AV controller is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV controller, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 27).

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Notes:

•Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

•Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.

•Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV controller

To TV (or VCR)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

■ North American Model

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

■ Other Models

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

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Connecting the AV Controller—Continued

About AV Connections		AV Connection Color Coding

•Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.

•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV controller’s optical digital jacks have shuttertype covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables and Jacks

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)	Analog audio	Left (white)
Right (red)		Right (red)
(Yellow)	Composite video	(Yellow)

• Push plugs in all the way to make

Right!

good connections (loose connec-

tions can cause noise or malfunc-

tions).

• To prevent interference, keep

Wrong!

audio and video cables away from

power cords and speaker cables.

Video

Cable

Jack

Description

HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan-

HDMI

HDMI dardor high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

		Y	Y	Y	Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
	Component	CB/PB	CB/PB	CB/PB	color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
	video cable				picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their
		CR/PR	CR/PR		component video jacks slightly differently.)
				CR/PR
					S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
	S-Video cable			S	and provides better picture quality than composite
					video.
	Composite			V	Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
	video cable				and other video equipment.

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Balanced XLR cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

OPTICAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to

COAXIAL

enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. Balanced XLR cables are used for better noise immunity and longer cable runs.

L			This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most
			common connection format for analog audio and
R			can be found on virtually all AV components.
			This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
FRONT CENTER	SURR	SURR BACK	typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-
			channel analog audio output. Several standard
SUBWOOFER	MULTI CH		analog audio cables can be used instead of a multi-
			channel cable.

Note: The AV controller does not support SCART connections.

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Connecting Both Audio & Video

By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV controller, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV controller.

: Signal Flow
Video	Video
Audio	Audio
	TV, projector,
	etc.
DVD player, etc.

Power amplifier and speakers

(see page 23 for hookup details)

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV controller supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV controller by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

The AV controller can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the “Monitor Out” setting, which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI outputs.

For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It’s also recommended that you set the “Immediate Display” preference to “Off” (see page 124), the “Picture Adjust” setting to the default (see

page 119), and the “Resolution” setting to “Through” (see pages 49, 50).

■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” (see page 49), video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the respective HDMI output. Use the

“HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub” setting if you connect the AV controller’s HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB, respectively, to your TV.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

IN

AV controller

MONITOR OUT

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

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■“Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Analog”

With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog” (see page 49), video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you connect the AV controller’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 or 2 to your TV.

Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and S-Video is downconverted to composite video. Note that these conversions only apply to the MONITOR OUT V and S outputs, not the VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc.

Composite

AV controller

Composite

TV, projector, etc.

This signal flow also applies when the Monitor

Out “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (see pages 49, 50).

Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting

When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” (see page 49), if the Monitor Out “Resolution” setting is set to anything other than “Through” (see pages 49, 50), the video signal flow will be as shown here, with composite video and S-Video sources being upconverted for the component video output.

The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective analog input signals as they are. HDMI input signals are not output.

Video Signal Flow Chart DVD player, etc.

Composite

AV controller

Composite

TV, projector, etc.

S-Video Component HDMI

IN

MONITOR OUT

S-Video Component HDMI

S-Video Component HDMI

IN

MONITOR OUT

S-Video Component HDMI

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV controller by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV controller does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Analog Multichannel Optical Coaxial HDMI

AV controller

*2

Analog

Optical

HDMI

*1

*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting (see page 126).

MD recorder, etc.

*2 Only the front L/R channels are output.

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