Integra DHC-80.2 Owner's Manual

AV Controller

DHC-80.2

Instruction Manual

Introduction

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.

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.

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.

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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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 fol-

lowing 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 flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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 user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact the 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.

Pressing On/Standby 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 War nin g

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 the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

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 from whom you purchased this unit or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-

PLIES 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 ÉLEC-

TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

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.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ 22) AM loop antenna (➔ 22) Power cord (➔ 22) Speaker setup microphone (➔ 30) Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

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

Using the Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

Note

• 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.

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Batteries (AA/R6)

Aiming the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV controller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Transmission

Remote control sensor

AV controller

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Received

Transmitter

AV controller

Incoming sensor

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2

Precautions....................................................................... 3

Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4

Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4

Features ............................................................................ 6

Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 8

Front Panel..................................................................... 8

Display............................................................................ 9

Rear Panel ................................................................... 10

Remote Controller.......................................................... 11

Controlling the AV Controller........................................ 11

About Home Theater...................................................... 12

Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 12

Connections

Connecting the AV Controller....................................... 13

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 13

About AV Connections ................................................. 18

Connecting Your Components with HDMI.................... 19

Connecting Your Components ..................................... 20

Connecting Integra/Onkyo u Components ................ 21

Connecting Antenna..................................................... 22

Connecting the Power Cord ......................................... 22

Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 23

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Controller ................................. 25

Turning On ................................................................... 25

Turning Off ................................................................... 25

Basic Operations............................................................ 26

Selecting the Language Used for

the Onscreen Setup Menus ....................................... 26

Playing the Connected Component.............................. 26

Displaying Source Information ..................................... 26

Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 26

Muting the AV Controller .............................................. 27

Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 27

Using the Home Menu.................................................. 27

Changing the Input Display .......................................... 28

Using Headphones....................................................... 28

Using Activities to Start Easy Macros........................... 28

Audyssey MultEQ

Room Correction and Speaker Setup ........................ 29

Listening to the Radio ................................................... 32

Using the Tuner............................................................ 32

Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 33

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

(North American models)........................................... 33

Using RDS (Australian models).................................... 39

Recording ....................................................................... 41

Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 42

Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 42

About Listening Modes................................................. 43

XT32

Advanced Operations

Advanced Setup .............................................................49

On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 49

Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 49

Input/Output Assign ......................................................50

Speaker Setup.............................................................. 54

Audio Adjust ................................................................. 57

Source Setup................................................................ 59

Listening Mode Preset.................................................. 64

Miscellaneous............................................................... 64

Hardware Setup............................................................ 65

Lock Setup.................................................................... 68

Using the Audio Settings ..............................................68

NET/USB.......................................................................... 71

About NET .................................................................... 71

Connecting the AV Controller ....................................... 71

Listening to Internet Radio............................................ 72

Playing Music Files on a Server ...................................73

Remote Playback from

Media Server/Personal Computer.............................. 76

Network Settings .......................................................... 77

About USB.................................................................... 79

Multi Zone ....................................................................... 81

Connecting Zone 2 .......................................................81

Connecting Zone 3 .......................................................82

Setting the Multi Zone................................................... 82

Using Zone 2/3 .............................................................83

Using the 12V Triggers ................................................. 85

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and

Multiroom Control Kits................................................86

Controlling iPod & Other Components

Controlling iPod ............................................................. 87

Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port ..............87

Connecting an Onkyo Dock.......................................... 88

Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 89

Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 90

Controlling Other Components..................................... 92

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ......................92

Looking up for Remote Control Code ...........................92

Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 94

Remote Control Codes for

Integra/Onkyo Components Connected via u ......... 94

Resetting Remote Mode Buttons.................................. 95

Resetting the Remote Controller ..................................95

Controlling Other Components ..................................... 95

Activities Setup .............................................................97

Learning Commands ....................................................98

Using Normal Macros ...................................................99

Others

Troubleshooting ...........................................................100

Specifications ...............................................................105

About HDMI................................................................... 106

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder

Firmware Update ..........................................................109

Updating the Firmware via Network ........................... 109

Updating the Firmware via USB .................................111

Video Resolution Chart................................................113

...107

To reset the AV controller to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press On/Standby (➔ 100).

Features

Processing

• THX Ultra2 Plus*1 Certified

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

• HDMI (Ver.1.4a with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep Color, x.v.Color DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD

, Lip Sync, DTS*3-HD Master Audio,

Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz

– New Surround Format

(front-high)

• Audyssey DSX™

for New Surround Channels

(front-wide/front-high)

• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG

• Non-Scaling Configuration

•A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer

for Compressed Digital Music files

• High-Performance Burr-Brown 192 kHz/32-Bit DACs

• Three TI (Aureus) 32-bit Processing DSP

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

• Neural Surround Decoding

• DSD Direct for Super Audio CD

Connections

• Balanced XLR stereo input

• Balanced XLR 9.2-channel preouts, with front bi-amping capability

• 8 HDMI

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 7 Digital Inputs (4 Optical/3 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (3 Inputs/1 Output)

• Universal Port for the Optional Dock for iPod*9/HD Radio™ els)/DAB+ tuner module (Australian models)

• 2 Independent Subwoofer Pre Outs

• Zone 2 and 3 Preouts

• Internet Radio Radio afly/Napster)

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files

• 2 USB Inputs iPod work)

• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC

Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs

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tuner module (North American mod-

*11

Services available may vary depending on the region.

/iPhone® models (Enables Display of Album Art-

Only front-panel USB input is compatible with iPod/iPhone.

Connectivity (SIRIUS Internet

/vTuner/Pandora/Rhapsody

(Front/Rear) for Memory Devices and

*12

/Slacker/Medi-

Miscellaneous

• (North American models) 40 SIRIUS sets

• (Australian models) 40 FM/AM Presets

•Dolby Volume

• Audyssey MultEQ®XT32*5 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume

®*5

for Loudness Correction

®*5

Listening Level and Dynamic Range

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

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)

• Auto Power-down Function

• Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and Mode-Key LEDs

• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration

*13

•VLSC

(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) for All

Channels

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

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; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey DSX™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey Dynamic EQ marks of Audyssey Laboratories.

Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

are registered trademarks and trade-

*11

/FM/AM Pre-

to Maintain Optimal

XT32,

and

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS Neural Surround and the DTS logos are trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

*10

HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).

*11

*12

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

*13

VLSC™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

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.

“DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.”

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

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American models

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Australian models

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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.

a On/Standby button (➔ 25) b Standby indicator (➔ 25) c Zone 2 indicator (➔ 83) d Zone 3 indicator (➔ 83) e Remote control sensor/transmitter (➔ 4) f Monitor Out button (➔ 50) g Ton e and –/+ buttons (➔ 68, 84) h Display (➔ 9) i Movie/TV button (➔ 42) j Music button (➔ 42) k Game button (➔ 42) l Dimmer button (North American models) (➔ 26) m Memory button (➔ 33)

n Tuning Mode button (➔ 32) o Display button (➔ 26) p Setup button (➔ 49) q Tuning, Preset (➔ 32 to 33), arrow and Enter

buttons

r Return button s Master Volume control (➔ 26) t Zone 2 and Off buttons (➔ 83) u Zone 3 and Off buttons (➔ 83) v Phones jack (➔ 28) w Zone Level buttons (➔ 84) x Setup Mic jack (➔ 30)

y Input selector buttons (BD/DVD, VCR/DVR,

CBL/SAT, Game, PC, AUX, Ta pe, Tun er, TV/CD, Phono, Port and NET/USB) (➔ 26)

z USB port (➔ 79, 87) A AUX Input HDMI jack (➔ 19)

Display

B AUX Input jacks (Video, Audio L/R and Digital)

(➔ 20)

C RT/PTY/TP button (Australian models) (➔ 39)

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Speaker/channel indicators b Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 42, 69) c NETWORK indicator (➔ 72, 73, 77) d Tuning indicators

RDS indicator (Australian models) (➔ 39) AUTO indicator (➔ 32) TUNED indicator (➔ 32) FM STEREO indicator (➔ 32)

e SLEEP indicator (➔ 27) f Bi AMP indicator (➔ 54)

g Headphone indicator (➔ 28) h Audyssey indicator (➔ 29, 56)

Dynamic EQ indicator (➔ 59)

- (Dolby) Vol indicator (➔ 58)

Dynamic Vol indicator (➔ 60)

i Message area j USB indicator (➔ 79, 87) k Volume level (➔ 26) l MUTING indicator (➔ 27) m Audio input indicators

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Rear Panel

North American models

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a UNIVERSAL PORT jack b IR IN (A/B) and OUT jacks c DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks d USB port e ETHERNET port f u REMOTE CONTROL jack g RS232 terminal

Terminal for control.

h HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and

HDMI OUT SUB) jacks

i MONITOR OUT V and S jacks j COMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT

jacks

k COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks l ZONE 2 OUT V jack m PC IN port n FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal o AC INLET p GND screw q INPUT jacks (BALANCE L/R)

r 12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C) jacks s Composite video, S-Video and analog audio jacks

(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TAPE IN and OUT, TV/CD IN and PHONO IN)

t MULTI CH input jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER)

u PRE OUT jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,

SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH/WIDE L/R, SW1, SW2, ZONE 2 L/R/SUBWOOFER and ZONE 3 L/R/SUBWOOFER)

v SIRIUS antenna jack (North American models) w PRE OUT jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH/WIDE L/R, SUBWOOFER 1 and SUBWOOFER 2)

See “Connecting the AV Controller” for connection information (➔ 13 to 24).

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Controller

To control the AV controller, press Receiver to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Integra/Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ 94).

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Standby button (➔ 25) b On button (➔ 25) c Activities buttons (All Off, My Movie, My TV and

My Music) (➔ 28, 99)

d Remote Mode/Input Selector buttons (BD/DVD,

VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game, PC, AUX, Tap e, Tune r, TV/CD, Phono, Port and NET/USB) (➔ 26)

e Arrow q/w/e/r and Enter buttons f Setup button (➔ 49) g Listening Mode buttons (Movie/TV, Music,

Game and THX) (➔ 42)

h Dimmer button (➔ 26) i Display button (➔ 26) j Muting button (➔ 27) k VOL q/w button (➔ 26) l Return button m Home button (➔ 27) n Sleep button (➔ 27)

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV controller’s tuner, press Tune r (or Receiver). You can select AM or FM by pressing Tu ne r repeatedly.

a Arrow q/w buttons (➔ 32, 35) b D.TUN button (Tun er remote mode only) (➔ 32,

35)

c CH +/– button (➔ 33, 36) d Number buttons (➔ 32, 35)

When you want to change the remote controller mode without changing the current input source, press Mode and within about 8 seconds, press Remote Mode. Then, with the AV controller’s remote controller, you can control the component corresponding to the button you pressed.

SP Layout is not used for this model.

These buttons can be used when not in Receiver mode, and when a Remote Mode other than Receiver mode is selected. (Pressing Home switches to Receiver mode.)

Video functions as a short cut of Video section of Home menu (➔ 27).

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 Blu-ray Discs or 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).

abFront speakers (Left and Right)

1/3 of wall

position

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.

Corner position

These output the overall 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 equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

c Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front speakers.

deSurround speakers (Left and Right)

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 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.

f Subwoofer(s)

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 width of the wall, as shown.

ghSurround back speakers (Left and Right)

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 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level.

ijFront high speakers (Left and Right)

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, and Audyssey DSX™. They significantly enhance the spatial experience. Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front speakers (preferably as high as possible) and at an angle slightly wider than the front speakers.

klFront wide speakers (Left and Right)

These speakers are necessary to enjoy Audyssey DSX. They significantly enhance the spatial experience. Position them well outside of the front speakers. See also about optimum speaker placement for Audyssey DSX.

http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dsx.html

Connections

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

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 9.2-channel surround-sound playback, you need 9 speakers and 2 powered subwoofers.

Number of speakers 2 3 45677788999

Front speakers ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ Center speaker ✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ Surround speakers ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ Surround back speaker

Surround back speakers ✔✔✔ Front high speakers Front wide speakers

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L output.

If you use the front high and wide speakers at the same time, you need to set the “Front High + Front Wide” setting to “Ye s”

(➔ 54).

No matter how many speakers you use, 2 powered subwoofers are recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically

(➔ 29) or manually (➔ 54).

✔✔✔

✔✔✔✔

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

FRONT HIGH/ FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

OUTPUT

INPUT SELECT

SURROUND BACK RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

SURROUND RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

FRONT RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

FUSE

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

FRONT

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

SURROUND LEFTCENTER

INPUT SELECT

SURROUND BACK LEFT

INPUT SELECT

MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

FRONT HIGH/ FRONT WIDE

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Front high/ Front wide

right speaker

Surround

back/Front

wide right speaker

Surround

right

speaker

Front right

speaker

Center

speaker

Front left

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

Surround

back/Front

wide left

speaker

Front high/ Front wide

left speaker

Note

Specify crossover frequency for the channel that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” (➔ 54).

If you use the front high and wide speakers at the same time, you need to set the “Front High + Front Wide” setting to “Ye s” (➔ 54).

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 jacks are wired as shown.

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

AV controller

Multichannel power amplifier

FRONT HIGH/ FRONT WIDE

RIGHT

SURROUND BACK RIGHT

SURROUND RIGHT

FRONT RIGHT

CENTER

FRONT

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND BACK LEFT

FRONT HIGH/ FRONTWIDE

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT

Front high/ Front wide

right speaker

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

Surround

back/Front

wide right

speaker

INPUT SELECT

Surround

right

speaker

INPUT SELECT

Front right

speaker

FUSE

Center

speaker

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

Front left

speaker

INPUT SELECT

Surround

left

speaker

INPUT SELECT

MODEL NO.

RDA-7.1

Surround

back/Front

wide left

speaker

OUTPUT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

Front high/ Front wide

left speaker

Note

Specify crossover frequency for the channel that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” (➔ 54).

If you use the front high and wide speakers at the same time, you need to set the “Front High + Front Wide” setting to “Ye s” (➔ 54).

INPUT SELECT

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back 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 dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.

ab Front speakers c Center speaker de Surround speakers f Subwoofer(s) gh Surround back speakers ij Front high speakers kl Front wide speakers

Connecting the Powered Subwoofers

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s SW1 PRE OUT, SW2 PRE OUT to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the SW1 PRE OUT, SW2 PRE OUT to an input on the amp.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set individually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to SW1 PRE OUT.

Powered subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Dipole speakers

TV/screen

LINE INPUT

Normal speakers

TV/screen

You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT, SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT jack by using a balanced XLR cable.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set individually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT.

Powered subwoofer

LINE INPUT LINE INPUT

INPUT

Balanced XLR cable

SUBWOOFER 1

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER 2

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 7.2 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 “Speakers Type(Front)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable bi-amping (➔ 54).

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 RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

SURROUND RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

Surround right

FRONT RIGHT

INPUT SELECT

CENTER

INPUT SELECT

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

FUSE

Center speaker

FRONT

LEFT

INPUT SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

speaker

SURROUND LEFT

INPUT SELECT

Surround left

speaker

SURROUND BACK LEFT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

INPUT SELECT

Connecting a Balanced Audio Source

You can connect a balanced audio source to the AV controller’s BALANCE L/R INPUT jacks by using two XLR audio cables. To use the balanced input, you must assign it to an input selector (➔ 53). If you connect a mono source, use the

BALANCE L INPUT jack and set the “Input Channel” setting to “Mono(L)” (➔ 57). The AV controller’s balanced INPUT jacks are wired as shown.

Stereo audio source with

balanced XLR output

About AV Connections

Connected image with AV components

HDMI cable Other cables

: Video & Audio

AV controller

Blu-ray

TV, projector, etc.

Disc/DVD player

Game console

TV, projector, etc.

: Video

AV controller

Blu-ray

Disc/DVD player

: Audio

Game console

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

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

Right!

• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Wrong!

AV Cables and Jacks

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and Audio

Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color

HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

B/CB

PR/CR

HDMI

Green

Blue

Red

difference signals (P

B/CB, PR/CR), providing the best pic-

ture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

Analog RGB This is a conventional analog interface to connect a PC and

a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature).

Audio Optical digital

Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI connection.

S-Video S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and pro-

vides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and

audio

Yellow

OPTICAL

other video equipment. Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital

sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio

quality is the same as coaxial.

Coaxial digital audio

Orange

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital

sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio

quality is the same as optical.

Balanced XLR This cable carries analog audio. Balanced XLR cables are

used for better noise immunity and longer cable runs.

Analog audio (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio (RCA)

White

Red

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Note

• The AV controller does not support SCART plugs.

• The AV controller’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type 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.

Connecting Your Components with HDMI

VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder

Game console

TV, projector, etc.

Personal computer

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 51 to 52).

Jack Signal Components Assignable

Input HDMI IN 1 Audio/Video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

HDMI IN 2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔ HDMI IN 3 Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔ HDMI IN 4 Game console ✔ HDMI IN 5 Personal computer ✔ HDMI IN 6 Other components ✔ HDMI IN 7 Other components ✔ AUX Input HDMI Camcorder

Output HDMI OUT MAIN TV

HDMI OUT SUB Projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Camcorder

Refer to “About HDMI” (➔ 106) and “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔ 107).

■ Audio return channel (ARC) function

Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV controller. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector.

• To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and “HDMI

Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ 66).

Tip

• To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers: – Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (➔ 67) for an p-compatible TV. – Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (➔ 66) when the TV is not compatible with p or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.

– Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM. – To listen to TV audio through the AV controller, see “Connecting Your Components” (➔ 20).

Note

• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV controller, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV controller). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV controller or the sound may be cut off.

•When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ 66) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the AV controller’s volume, the sound will be output from the AV controller’s speakers, too. When the speakers of p-compatible TV, by controlling the AV controller’s volume, the AV controller’s speakers will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV controller’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV controller’s volume.

“TV Control” setting is set to “On” (➔ 67) to hear from

Connecting Your Components

Front

Rear

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ 52, 53).

No. Jack Signal Components Assignable

AUX Input Video Composite video Camcorder, etc

Audio L/R Analog audio Digital Digital audio

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (BD/DVD) Digital audio Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔

MONITOR OUT Composite video

BD/DVD IN Analog audio, VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital

CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. GAME IN Game console PC IN Analog audio Personal computer TAPE IN Cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R TV/CD IN PHONO IN UNIVERSAL PORT Analog

PC IN

Multichannel input

IN 1 (BD/DVD) Component video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔ IN 3 (GAME) Game console ✔ MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.

IN 2 (VCR/DVR) VCR or DVD recorder/digital

IN 3 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. ✔

OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME) Game console ✔

IN 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔ IN 3

and S-Video

composite video and S-Video

audio/video Analog RGB Personal computer

Analog audio DVD player, DVD-Audio or

video recorder

Other components ✔ TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

video recorder

TV, CD player, Turntable Turntable Universal port optional dock

(UP-A1 etc.)

Super Audio CD-capable player, or an MPEG decorder

✔

Note

Connect a turntable (MM) that has built-in a phono preamp to TV/CD IN or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned off. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have a phono preamp, connect to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to PHONO IN. See your turntable’s manual for details. If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV controller’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.

When you connect your personal computer to PC IN and select PC input selector, video of the personal computer is output from HDMI output. However, because the AV controller selects the video input in the order of HDMI > component > analog RGB, if you have assigned HDMI IN to the PC input selector, the AV controller will output signals from HDMI IN in priority to PC IN.

Before using the multichannel input, you must assign it to an input selector. See “Analog Audio Input” (➔ 53). To select the multichannel input, see “Audio Selector” (➔ 70). To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity” (➔ 53).

• The AV controller can output audio and video signals from the AUX Input jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

• With connection D, you can listen and record audio from the external components while you are in Zone 2 or 3. You can listen and record audio from the external components in the main room; you can listen to the audio in Zone 2 or 3 as well.

• With connection C, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen in Zone 2 or 3 as well, use C and D.)

■ How to record the video

With the connections described above, you cannot record the video through the AV controller. To make a connection for video recording (➔ 41).

Connecting Integra/Onkyo u Components

Step 1:

Make sure that each Integra/Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection D in the hookup examples) (➔ 20).

Step 2:

Make the u connection (see illustration below).

Step 3:

If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck, change the Input Display (➔ 28).

With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:

■ Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via u while the AV controller is on Standby, the AV con-

troller will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source.

■ Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV controller automatically selects that compo-

nent as the input source.

■ Remote Control

You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Integra/Onkyo compo-

nents, pointing the remote controller at the AV controller’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ 94).

Note

•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied with Integra/Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).

• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either one to the AV controller. The other jack is for connecting addi-

tional u-capable components.

• Connect only Integra/Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.

• Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Integra/Onkyo components.

• While Zone 2 and Zone 3 is on, the Auto Power On and Direct Change u functions do not work.

• Do not use u connections if you use HDMI Control(RIHD) (➔ 66).

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

TV/CD

BD/DVD

REMOTE CONTROL

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV controller won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.

Caution

(North American models)

(Australian models)

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

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Note

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

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

Tip

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

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Push.

Assembling the AM loop antenna.

Insert wire. Release.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting the Power Cord

Note

• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.

• Turning on the AV controller may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV controller into a different branch circuit.

• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV controller. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use with the AV controller and should not be used with any other equipment.

• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV controller while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV controller.

Step 1:

Connect the supplied power cord to the AV controller’s AC INLET.

To AC wall outlet

Step 2:

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

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 components. Use the following sections as a guide.

Video Connection Formats

Video component can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB), 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 (➔ 50), which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output.

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).

To by-pass video upconversion in the AV controller, simultaneously press the VCR/DVR and Return on the AV controller. While continuing to hold down the VCR/DVR, press Return to toggle until “Skip” appears on the display. Release both buttons.

To use the video upconversion in the AV controller, repeat the above process until “Use” appears on the display and release the buttons.

■ “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”

Video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. Use these settings if you connect the

AV c on t r ol l e r’ s HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI OUT SUB,

Composite

respectively, to your TV.

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

Note

• If not connected to the same output you have selected in the “Monitor Out” setting, the “Monitor Out” setting will be automatically

switched to “Analog” (➔ 24). In this case, the setting of the output resolution will be that for HDMI output (➔ 50). Moreover, it will be switched to “1080i” when “1080p” or “1080p/24” is selected, and to “Through” when “Auto” is selected.

AV controller

Composite

■ “Monitor Out” setting set to “Both”, “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)”

Video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and component video sources all being upconverted for both HDMI outputs. Use these settings if you connect

the AV controller’s HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT

Composite

SUB to your TVs. The composite video, S-Video and component video outputs

pass through their respective input signals as they are.

` Both: Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs

AV controller

at the resolution supported by both TVs. You cannot select “Resolution” setting.

` Both(Main): Video signals are output from both HDMI

Composite

outputs but HDMI OUT MAIN will become a priority; depending on the resolution, video signals may not be output from HDMI OUT SUB.

` Both(Sub): Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT SUB will become a priority; depend-

ing on the resolution, video signals may not be output from HDMI OUT MAIN.

Note

•The “Monitor Out” setting will be automatically switched to “Analog” (➔ 50) if not connected to both outputs when “Both” is selected or if not connected to a priority output when “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” is selected.

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

S-Video Component HDMI

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

S-Video Component

S-Video

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

MONITOR OUT

TV, projector, etc.

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

MONITOR OUT

TV, projector, etc

Component

HDMI

■ “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog”

Video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video and PC IN (Analog RGB) sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you connect the AV control-

ler’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 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.

This signal flow also applies when the “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (➔ 51).

Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting

When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” (➔ 50), if the “Resolution” setting is set to anything other than “Through” (➔ 51), the video signal flow will be as shown here, with composite video, PC IN (Analog RGB) 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.

AV controller

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

Composite

S-Video Component

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

MONITOR OUT

Composite

S-Video

Component

TV, projector, etc.

For details, refer to “Video Resolution Chart” (➔ 113).

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

Composite

S-Video Component

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

MONITOR OUT

Composite

S-Video

Component

HDMI

Audio Connection Formats

Audio component can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, analog multichannel, optical, coaxial, 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 VCR/DVR OUT.

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog.

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

AV controller

Multichannel

*1*

Optical

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting (➔ 66).

This setting is available when “Audio Return Channel” setting is set to “Aut o” (➔ 66). You must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function.

Only the front L/R channels are output.

HDMICoaxial Analog

HDMI Analog

*1*

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Controller

On/Standby

Standby indicator

Standby

Receiver

Turn ing O n

Press On/Standby on the front panel.

Press Receiver followed by On on the remote controller.

The AV controller comes on, the display lights, and the Standby indicator goes off. Pressing the remote controller’s On again will turn on any components connected via u.

Turn ing O ff

Press On/Standby on the front panel.

Press Receiver followed by Standby on the remote controller.

The AV controller will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV controller, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.

Basic Operations

This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified.

Selecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus

You can determine the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “Language” in the “OSD Setup” (➔ 65).

Playing the Connected Component

■ Operating on the AV controller

Use the input selector buttons to select the input

source.

Start playback on the source component.

See also:

• “Controlling Other Components” (➔ 92)

• “Controlling iPod” (➔ 87)

• “Listening to the Radio” (➔ 32)

To adjust the volume, use the Master Volume

control.

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔ 42)

• “Audyssey” (➔ 59)

■ Operating with the remote controller

Press Receiver followed by Input Selector.

Start playback on the source component.

See also:

• “Controlling Other Components” (➔ 92)

• “Controlling iPod” (➔ 87)

• “Listening to the Radio” (➔ 32)

To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See also:

• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔ 42)

• “Audyssey” (➔ 59)

Displaying Source Information

You can display various information about the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.)

Press Receiver followed by Display repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Tip

• Alternatively, you can use the AV controller’s Display.

The following information can typically be displayed.

Input source

Listening

mode

Signal format

Input signal

The input source is displayed with the default name even when you have entered a custom name in “Name Edit” (➔ 61).

If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of channels, and sampling frequency is displayed. Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.

Sampling

frequency

resolution

Output

resolution

Setting the Display Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the AV controller’s display.

Press Receiver followed by Dimmer repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

Tip

• (North American models) Alternatively, you can use the AV controller’s Dimmer.

Muting the AV Controller

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV controller.

Press Receiver followed by Muting.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display.

Tip

• To unmute, press Muting again or adjust the volume.

• The Mute function is cancelled when the AV controller is set to Standby.

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV controller to turn off automatically after a specified period.

Press Receiver followed by Sleep repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

Tip

• If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press Sleep repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.

• To check the time remaining until the AV controller sleeps, press Sleep. Note that if you press Sleep while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

Using the Home Menu

The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information.

Press Receiver followed by Home.

The following information will be superimposed on the TV screen.

(The language is English only.)

BD/DVD

Audio Video Info Input Listening Mode

Use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection.

■ Audio

` Performs audio settings. For details, refer to

“Using the Audio Settings” (➔ 68).

■ Video

` You can change the following settings: “Wide

Mode”, “Picture Mode”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”.

The remote controller’s Video acts as a shortcut for this menu.

See also:

• “Picture Adjust” (➔ 62)

*2*3

■ Info

` You can view the information of the following

items: “Audio”, “Video” and “Tu ne r”.

■ Input

*3*4

` You can select the input source while viewing

the information as follows: the name of input selectors, input assignments, and radio information, and ARC function setting.

Press Enter to display the current input source, followed by q/w to select the desired input

source. Pressing Enter again switches to the selected input source.

■ Listening Mode

` You can select the listening modes that are

grouped in the following categories: “Movie/TV”, “Music”, “Game” and “THX”.

Use q/w to select the category and e/r to select the listening mode. Press Enter to switch to the selected listening mode.

Note

Only when you have selected “Custom” in the “Picture Mode” (➔ 62), pressing Enter allows you to adjust the fol-

lowing items via the Home menu; “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”. Press Return to return to the picture mode setting.

Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound.

When you have entered a custom name in “Name Edit” (➔ 61), the input source is displayed with that name. But even if not, the component name may be displayed if the AV controller receives it via HDMI connection (➔ 19).

For the Port input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed.

Changing the Input Display

Using Activities to Start Easy Macros

When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work

properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel.

Press Tape, Game or VCR/DVR so that “TAPE”,

“GAME” or “VCR/DVR” appears on the display.

Press and hold down Tap e, Game or VCR/DVR

(about 3 seconds) to change the input display.

Repeat this step to select “MD”, “CDR” or “DOCK”.

For the Tap e input selector, the input display changes in this order:

TAP E → MD → CDR

→

DOCK

→

For the Game input selector, the setting changes in this order:

GAME ↔ DOCK

For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in this order:

VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK

Note

• DOCK can be selected for the Ta pe, Game or VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the remote controller for the first time (➔ 92).

Using Headphones

Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the Phones jack.

Note

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the Phones jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights.

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono or Direct.

• Only the Stereo, Direct and Mono listening modes can be used with headphones.

You can use Activities to execute a number of remote control operations with a single button. This button has the following two modes.

` Easy Macro mode:

You can turn on and off the AV controller, playback components and TV.

` Normal Macro mode:

You can assign desired operations (➔ 97, 99).

Note

• If you set any one of the Activities to Normal Macro mode, all the Activities will be set to Normal Macro mode.

• To use Activities, first assign the remote control codes of the AV components you are using (➔ 94).

Starting Components Using Activities

Press My Movie, My TV, or My Music.

At purchase, Activities are set to Easy Macro mode as the default setting.

The default actions are described below. My Movie:

1. The TV turns on.

2. The playback component assigned to BD/DVD of Remote Mode turns on.

3. The AV controller turns on.

4. The input selector of the AV controller is set to BD/DVD.

5. Playback begins on the playback component assigned to BD/DVD.

My TV:

1. The TV turns on.

2. The playback component assigned to CBL/SAT of Remote Mode turns on.

3. The AV controller turns on.

4. The input selector of the AV controller is set to

CBL/SAT.

My Music:

1. The playback component assigned to TV/CD of Remote Mode turns on.

2. The AV controller turns on.

3. The input selector of the AV controller is set to TV/CD.

4. Playback begins on playback component assigned to TV/CD.

Note

• After pressing one of the Activities, you cannot use other

Activities until the assigned actions have been com-

pleted.

• If you wish to use another of the Activities after starting,

press All Off and then press the desired Activities.

Depending on the start-up time of the playback component, the AV controller may not be able to activate the playback

command. In this case, press 1 on the remote controller.

Turning Off the Components

Press All Off.

The playback component assigned to the last-pressed Activities, the AV controller, and the TV turn off.

When the last-pressed Activities is My Music, the TV will not turn off.

Changing the Playback Components Assigned to Activities

You can change the playback components assigned to the Activities of Easy Macro mode using the following procedure.

While holding down Remote Mode for the relevant playback component, press and hold down Activities to which you wish to assign this component for about 3 seconds.

Activities will flash twice, indicating that the change is complete.

Examples:

If you wished to use My Movie to start the playback component assigned to VCR/DVR of Remote Mode, you would press and hold down My Movie for about 3 seconds while pressing down VCR/DVR of Remote Mode.

Tip

• This procedure can also be performed via onscreen menu (➔ 97).

Restoring Default

While holding down Home, press and hold down

All Off until All Off lights (about 3 seconds).

Release Home and All Off and press All Off

again.

All Off flashes twice.

Audyssey MultEQ®XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup

With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ XT32 allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level (➔ 59).

Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers.

If “Dynamic EQ” is set to “On” (➔ 59), the “Equalizer” setting will be set to “Audyssey” (➔ 56). On the other hand, if it is set to “Off”, the “Dynamic Volume” setting will be set to “Off” (➔ 60).

It takes about 30 minutes to complete Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup for 8 positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers.

Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 to create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 takes measurements at up to 8 positions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate results.

■ First measurement position

Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this refers to the most central position where one would normally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ XT32 uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.

, which maintains the

■ Second

These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up to 8 positions.

The following examples show some typical home theater seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches yours, and position the microphone accordingly when prompted.

−Eighth measurement positions

cab

: Listening area

Note

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or place it away from all audio electronics.

• The microphone picks up test tones which played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ Speaker Setup run.

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

Turn on the AV controller and the connected TV.

a to h: Listening position

XT32 Room Correction and

On the TV, select the input to which the AV controller is connected.

Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis-

tening Position a, and connect it to the Setup Mic jack.

Setup Mic jack

Speaker setup microphone

The speaker setting menu appears.

When you’ve finished making the settings, press

Enter.

MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

Speakers Type(Front) Front High + Front Wide Front High / Front Wide Preout Subwoofer

• If you change “Speakers Type(Front)” or “Front High + Front Wide” setting, refer to “Speaker Set-

tings” for more details (➔ 54).

• In accordance with the connected speakers, set the “Front High / Front Wide Preout” setting to “Front High” or “Front Wide”.

• If you are using a subwoofer(s), select “1ch” or “2ch” in the “Subwoofer” (➔ 54). If not, select “No” and skip step 4.

Normal

Front High

1ch

If you use a powered subwoofer(s), adjust the sub-

woofer volume level to 75dB.

Test tones are played through the subwoofer. Use the volume control on the subwoofer.

Caution

• When the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “1ch”, the left-hand subwoofer (SW1) alone will be measured. When the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “1ch” with two subwoofers connected, the right-hand subwoofer (SW2) will not be measured and no sound will be output.

• An error will occur if you set “Subwoofer” to “2ch” without connecting any subwoofers, or with only one subwoofer connected.

Note

• If your subwoofer does not have a volume control, disregard the level displayed and press Enter to proceed to the next step.

• If you set the subwoofer’s volume control to its maximum and the displayed level is lower than 75 dB, leave the subwoofer’s volume control at its maximum and press Enter to proceed to the next step.

Press Enter.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.

Test tones are played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes. Please refrain from talking during measurements and do not stand between speakers and the microphone. Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup.

Place the setup microphone at the next position,

and then press Enter.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

When prompted, repeat step 6.

Use q/w to select an option, and then press Enter.

MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

Subwoofer 2ch Front 40Hz Center 40Hz Surround 100Hz Front Wide None Front High 100Hz Surround Back 120Hz Surround Back Ch 2ch

Save Cancel

- - Review Speaker Configuration - -

The options are:

` Save:

Save the calculated settings and exit Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker Setup

Room Correction and

` Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correc-

tion and Speaker Setup

Note

• You can view the calculated settings for the speaker configuration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by using

e/r.

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