Integra DTR-8.8 User Manual

AV Receiver

DTR-8.8

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Integra AV Receiver. 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 Receiver. 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.

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 WARNING

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.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

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 ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

3. Care

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 the [Standby/On] 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. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands

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.

6. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm

• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may

—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

—Occasionally you should dust the unit all

packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.

for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

after prolonged use. This is normal.

not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

—Unless it’s for personal use

—Never

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:

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

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

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

Contents

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

Supplied Accessories ...................................... 7

Multiroom Capability ........................................ 8

Getting to Know the AV Receiver ................... 9

Front Panel .............................................................. 9

Display .................................................................. 11

Rear Panel ............................................................. 12

Remote Controller .......................................... 15

Installing the Batteries .......................................... 15

Using the Remote Controller ................................ 15

About the Remote Controller Modes .................... 16

Receiver/Tape Mode ............................................. 16

DVD Mode ........................................................... 18

CD/MD/CDR Modes ............................................ 19

Dock Mode ........................................................... 20

Net/USB Mode ..................................................... 21

Connecting Your Speakers ........................... 22

Enjoying Home Theater ........................................ 22

Connecting Your Speakers ................................... 23

Bi-amping the Front Speakers .............................. 25

Bridging the Front Speakers ................................. 26

Connecting Antennas .................................... 27

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna ..................... 27

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ...................... 27

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ................... 28

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ................... 28

Connecting Your Components ..................... 29

About AV Connections ........................................ 29

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to

the AVReceiver .................................................. 30

Which Connections Should I Use? ....................... 30

Connecting a TV or Projector ............................... 32

Connecting a DVD player .................................... 33

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ............. 35

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 36

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, or Terrestrial

Set-top box or Other Video Source .................... 37

Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 38

Connecting a Game Console ................................ 40

Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV

Component ......................................................... 41

Connecting a CD Player ....................................... 42

Connecting a Turntable ........................................ 42

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc,

or DAT Recorder ................................................ 43

Connecting a Power Amplifier ............................. 43

Connecting an RI Dock ........................................ 44

Connecting the Power Cords of Other

Components (North American model only) ....... 44

Connecting an External Controller ....................... 44

Connecting Integra/Onkyo Components ....... 45

Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 45

Turning On the AV Receiver ......................... 46

Turning On and Standby ....................................... 46

First Time Setup ............................................. 47

Speaker Settings .................................................... 47

HDMI Monitor Setup ............................................ 48

HDMI Input Setup ................................................50

Component Video Input Setup .............................. 51

Changing the Input Display ..................................52

Digital Input Setup ................................................ 52

Analog Input Setup ...............................................53

Picture Quality Menu ............................................ 54

Automatic Speaker Setup

(Audyssey MultEQ XT) .....................................55

TV Format Setup

(not North American models) ............................. 60

AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) ......61

Playing Your AV Components ...................... 62

Basic AV Receiver Operation ............................... 62

Listening to the Radio .................................... 63

Listening to AM/FM Stations ............................... 63

Using RDS (not North American model) .............65

Listening to HD Radio™ Stations

(North American model only) ............................67

Listening to XM Satellite Radio

(North American Model Only) ...........................69

Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

(North American Models Only) .........................74

Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS Stations .... 82

Common Functions ........................................ 83

Setting the Display Brightness .............................. 83

Adjusting Speaker Levels .....................................83

Muting the AV Receiver ....................................... 83

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................................84

Using Headphones ................................................84

Displaying Source Information .............................84

Selecting Audio Inputs .......................................... 85

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ...................85

Using the Re-EQ Function .................................... 86

Using the Late Night Function .............................. 86

Tone Control Settings ...........................................87

Using the Listening Modes ............................ 88

Selecting the Listening Modes .............................. 88

Listening Modes Available for Each

Source Format ....................................................89

About the Listening Modes ................................... 93

Recording ........................................................ 95

Recording the Input Source ..................................95

Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 95

Onscreen Setup Menus ................................. 96

Menu Map ............................................................. 96

Adjusting the Listening Modes .....................97

Audio Adjust ......................................................... 97

Listening Mode Presets ......................................... 99

Contents

Advanced Setup ...........................................101

Speaker Setup ...................................................... 101

Source Setup ........................................................108

Miscellaneous Setup ............................................111

Hardware Setup ...................................................113

Lock Setup ..........................................................115

Net/USB ......................................................... 116

About Net/USB ................................................... 116

Connecting the AV Receiver ..............................117

Playing Music Files on a Server ..........................118

Windows Media

Playing Music Files on a USB Device ................119

Listening to Internet Radio ..................................121

Network Settings .................................................122

Zone 2 and Zone 3 ........................................ 124

Connecting Zone 2 .............................................. 124

Connecting Zone 3 .............................................. 125

Powered Zone 2 Setting ......................................126

Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings ................................127

Using Zone 2 and Zone 3 ....................................127

Using the 12V Triggers .......................................130

Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and

Multiroom Control Kits ....................................131

Controlling Other Components ................... 132

Entering Remote Control Codes .........................132

Resetting the Remote Controller .........................133

Learning Commands ........................................... 135

Using Macros ......................................................136

Troubleshooting ........................................... 137

Specifications ............................................... 141

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Player 11 Setup .....................119

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VCR/DVR] button and pressing the [Standby/On] button.

Features

Ampliﬁer

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• 140 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC)

• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

•Powered Zone 2 capability

• Bi-amp and bridging capability for front speakers

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology)

• VLSC

(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on all

channels

• Massive High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) transformer

Processing

• THX*1 Surround EX

• THX Ultra2*2 certiﬁed

• Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital

Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

• DTS*4, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6

• Neural Surround

, THX-Neural

• Theater-Dimensional*6 virtual surround sound

• DSD Direct

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters

•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing

• Re-EQ

function

•Tone control on all channels (7.1)

• 15-band EQ on 7 channels, 5-band EQ on subwoofer

Audio/Video

• Zone 2 with level, tone, balance, and left, right, and subwoofer pre outs, and composite video output, and component video output (assignable).

• Zone 3 with level, balance, and left, right, and subwoofer pre outs

•4 HDMI

inputs, 2 outputs (Version 1.3a)

• HDMI upconversion of composite video, S-Video, and component sources (720p, 1080i, 1080p capable)

• Component video upconversion of composite video and S-Video sources

• Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to composite video conversion

•6 digital inputs (3 optical, 3 coaxial), 1 output (optical)

•3 component video inputs, 2 outputs

•6 S-Video inputs, 2 outputs

• RS-232 control

• Color-coded, assignable 7.1 multichannel input

• 7.1-channel pre out

Tuner

•XM*9 Satellite Radio ready (N. America only)

* XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock required; sold separately.

• SIRIUS

• HD Radio

*10

Satellite Radio ready (N. America only)

* SiriusConnect Home tuner kit required; sold separately.

*11

reception (N. America only)

• 40 AM/FM/SIRIUS/XM presets (N. American model)

• 40 AM/FM presets (other models)

• AM/FM auto tuning

• RDS radio data

• Direct tuning

Others

• Network-ready for playing music ﬁles on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to Internet radio

• USB port for playing music ﬁles on USB mass storage devices (e.g., USB ﬂash drives and MP3 players)

• Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, and M4A ﬁle formats

• Audyssey MultEQ XT room correction

• Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus

• IR IN A/B and OUT

• 12V TRIGGER OUT A, B, C

• Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other AV components, with Learning and Macro functions

VLSC and the VLSC logo are registered trademarks of Onkyo Corporation.

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

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc., and “DTS-HD Master Audio” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Theater-Dimensional is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

*7 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX

Ltd.

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

*12

Features

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Supplied Accessories

XM Ready

*10

©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.

*11

™

HD Radio

Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity Digital Corporation. “iBiquity Digital” and the “HD Radio” and “HD” Symbols are registered trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. “HD Radio” is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents.

*12

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ XT is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.

THX Ultra2

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

* AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. * Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

* Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corpora-

tion.

* Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows Media,

ActiveSync, DirectX, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission

from Microsoft Corporation.

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

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.)

Left

Front

Right

Zone 2

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Surround

Front

Left

Front

Right

SP-B

Left

SP-B

Right

Speaker Cable

Left

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Surround

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Speaker cable labels

* 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.

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.

Multiroom Capability

You can use three speaker systems with this AV receiver

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:

You can enjoy the various listening modes such as Dolby, DTS, and THX (see pages 88–94). *While Powered Zone 2 is being used, playback is reduced to 5.1-channels (see page 124).

Zone 2:

*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3.

Zone 3:

*The listening modes cannot be used with Zone 2 and Zone 3. *External power ampliﬁer required.

In your main listening room, you can enjoy up to 7.1-channel playback (see pages 22–26).

In your Zone 2 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback (see page 124).

In your Zone 3 room, you can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback (see page 125).

—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in

Main Room

Surround back left and right speakers

Front left and right speakers

*While Powered Zone 2 is being used, nothing is output by these speakers (page 126).

Subwoofer

Zone 2 Room

Left and right stereo speakers

Center speaker

Surround left and right speakers

Zone 3 Room

Left and right stereo speakers

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American model

6 97 8 J K L MN1 2

UTS W

Other models

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.

Standby/On button (46)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

Standby indicator (46)

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

Ready indicator (114)

North American model doesn’t have this indicator. Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and

HDMI Power Control is enabled.

Zone 2 indicator (128)

Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Lights up when Zone 2 is on.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

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Zone 3 indicator (128)

Flashes when Zone 3 is being set. Lights up when Zone 3 is on.

Remote-control sensor (15)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

Stereo button (88)

Selects the Stereo listening mode.

Listening Mode [ ]/[ ] buttons (88)

Select the listening modes.

Display

See “Display” on page 11.

Dimmer (RT/PTY/TP) button (66, 83)

Adjusts the display brightness. On models other than the North American model,

this is the RT/PTY/TP button, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (not North American model)” on page 65.

Memory button (82)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

Tuning Mode button (63)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

Display button (84)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

Setup button

Opens and closes the onscreen setup menus, which are displayed on the connected TV.

Tuning, Preset, Arrow, and Enter buttons

When AM or FM is selected, the Tuning [ ] [ ] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the Preset

[] [ ] buttons are used to select radio presets (see page 82). With the onscreen setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The Enter button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.

Master Volume control (62)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to –∞ dB, –81.5 dB, –81.0 dB through +18.0 dB (relative display).

The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 111.

Zone 2, Zone 3, Level [ ]/[ ], and Off buttons (128, 129)

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 [ ]/[ ] 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.

Phones jack (84)

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

HDMI Out (49)

Used to set the HDMI Monitor setting.

USB port

A USB mass storage device, such as a USB ﬂash drive or MP3 player, containing music ﬁles (MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A) can be plugged in here and the music selected and played through the AV receiver.

Audio Selector button (85)

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

Tone, Plus [+], and Minus [–] buttons (87,

129)

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

Input selector buttons (62)

Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, Game/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, Tape, Tuner, CD, Phono, Net/USB.

Return button

Selects the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.

Setup Mic (55)

The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here.

AUX 2 Input (41, 95)

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.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Display

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14 56

78 9 0AB

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

Speaker/channel indicators

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

BTL indicator (page 47)

Lights up when the Speaker Type setting is set to BTL for bridged front speaker operation.

ZONE 2 indicator (page 128)

Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used.

Listening mode and format indicators (88)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

Tuning indicators (63)

HD (North American model only) (67):

up if the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio technology.

SPS (North American model only) (68):

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

RDS (not North American model) (65):

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

Lights

AUTO (63):

selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.

TUNED (63):

tion.

FM STEREO (63):

reo FM station.

SLEEP indicator (84)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

Audyssey indicator (55)

Lights up during automatic speaker setup.

Headphone indicator (84)

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

Message area

Displays various information.

Audio input indicators (67, 85)

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: NETWORK, HDMI, USB, 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.

Volume level (62)

Displays the volume level.

MUTING indicator (83)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is

Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-

Lights up when tuned to a ste-

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Rear Panel

North American model

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3 7

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RS232

REMOTE CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

(DVD)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

(CBL/SAT)

IN 3

OPTICAL

IN 1

(GAME/TV)

IN 2

(CD)

OUT

T U

Other models

RS232

REMOTE CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

(DVD)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

(CBL/SAT)

IN 3

OPTICAL

IN 1

(GAME/TV)

IN 2

(CD)

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 3

CB/PB

CR/PR

PHONO

GND

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 3

CB/PB

CR/PR

PHONO

GND

ASSIGNABLE

IN 2 IN

1(DVD)

IN IN IN IN

CD TAPE AUX 1

ZONE2 R

ASSIGNABLE

IN 2 IN

1(DVD)

IN IN IN IN

CD TAPE AUX 1

ZONE2 R

MONITOR

OUT 1

OUT

SURR BACK R

MONITOR

OUT 1

OUT

SURR BACK R

MONITOR OUT 2

/ZONE 2 OUT

Bi-AMP

FRONT R

MONITOR OUT 2

/ZONE 2 OUT

Bi-AMP

FRONT R

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

SIRIUS

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

IN IN

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

FRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

(BTL)

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

IN IN

GAME/TV

CBL/SAT

FRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

(BTL)

IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4

OUT

VCR/DVR DVD

OUT MAIN

DVD

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

VCR/DVR DVD

OUT

MAIN

DVD

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

MONITOR

OUT SUB

OUT

OUT SUB

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

12V TRIGGER OUT

OUT

CENTERSURR SURR

SURR BACK SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH

K M

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

OUT

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

FM75

12V TRIGGER OUT

OUT

CENTERSURR SURR

SURR BACK SURR BACK

MULTI CH

ETHERNET

PRE OUT

ETHERNET

PRE OUT

FRONT L

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

(BTL)

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

(BTL)

PRE OUT

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

PRE OUT

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

FM 75

HD RADIO

ANTENNA

ZONE2 L

AC INLET

AC OUTLET

AC 120V

AC INLET

SWITCHED

120W 1A MAX.

60Hz

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REMOTE CONTROL

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another -capable Inte-

gra/Onkyo component for remote and system control.

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

RS232

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

PHONO IN

This audio input is for connecting a turntable.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

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COMPONENT 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 Input Setup” on page 51.

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1

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

COMPONENT 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.

HDMI 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 “HDMI Input Setup” on page 50.

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

SIRIUS antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna, sold separately (see page 74).

XM antenna (on North American model)

This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see page 69).

MONITOR OUT

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

AM ANTENNA (not North American model)

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

ZONE 2 OUT

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

FM ANTENNA (not North American model)

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

IR 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 receiver 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.

12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)

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

ETHERNET

This port is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music ﬁles on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to Internet radio.

AM and FM ANTENNA (HD Radio) (on North

American model)

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

AC INLET

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

DIGITAL 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 Input Setup” on page 52.

DIGITAL 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 Input Setup” on page 52.

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

GND screw

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

CD IN

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

TAPE 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.

AUX 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.

GAME/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.

Getting to Know the AV Receiver

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.

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.

DVD IN

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

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, and SURR

BACK L/R SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers.

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp or bridge the front speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on page 25 and “Bridging the Front Speakers” on page 26.

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.

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 for when you want to use the AV receiver solely as a preampliﬁer. The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer.

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.

ZONE 2 L/R SPEAKERS

These terminal posts are for connecting speakers in Zone 2.

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 receiver.

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See pages 22–45 for hookup information.

Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

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.

Using the Remote Controller

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

Remote control sensor

Standby indicator

30˚

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver 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 receiver 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 receiver 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 receiver’s remote control sensor.

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Remote Controller

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About the Remote Controller Modes

As well as the AV receiver, 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.

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Receiver/Tape Mode

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

■

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 132).

■

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 132).

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Dock Mode

This mode is for controlling an Apple iPod in an Onkyo RI Dock. By default, you can control an RI Dock that has a remote control sensor, such as the DS-A2. To control an RI Dock that’s connected via , you must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 132).

■

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 132).

■

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 132).

■

Net/USB Mode

This mode is for playing music ﬁles on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for listening to Internet radio.

■

Zone 2/Zone 3 Modes

These modes are for controlling Zone 2 and Zone 3 (see page 128).

Use the Remote Mode buttons to select a

mode.

Receiver/Tape Mode

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

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

B C

Receiver

Tape/AMP

5 F

H I

On Standby

DVD

VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

123

AUX 1 AUX 2

Game/TV

456

Tape

Tuner

789

Phono

Net/USB

+10

10 11 12

--/---

Input Selector

Macro

123

Remote Mode

VCRDVD CD

Cable

SAT

Dimmer

CDR/MD/Dock

D.TUN

Clear

Net/USB

TV CH

TV VOL

Tape/AMP

Input

Zone

Receiver

Disc

Album

Prev CH

Display Muting

Enter

VOL

Sleep

Q R

Playlist

RandomRec

Listening Mode

Surround

Stereo

Repeat

Test Tone

Open/Close

Audio

Direct

CH Sel

Video Off

Audio Sel

VCR

RC-688M

Subtitle

THX All ST

Level

L Night

DVD HDD

Play Mode

Level

Re-EQ

S T

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

Receiver/Tape mode: see right column

DVD mode: see page 18

CD/MD/CDR mode: see page 19

Dock mode: see page 20

Net/USB mode: see page 21

TV, VCR, Cable/SAT modes: see page 134

Note:

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

Remote Controller

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

Standby button (46)

Sets the AV receiver to Standby.

On button (46)

Turns on the AV receiver.

Input Selector buttons (62)

Used to select the input source.

Macro buttons (136)

Used with the Macro function.

Dimmer button (83)

Adjusts the display brightness.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

CH +/– button (82)

Selects radio presets.

Setup button

Used to change settings.

Display button (84)

Displays information about the current input source.

Listening Mode buttons (88)

Used to select the listening modes. The [Stereo], [Surround], and Listening Mode [ ]/[ ] buttons

can be used at any time, regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

Test Tone, CH Sel, Level–, and Level+ buttons (83, 105)

Used to adjust the level of each speaker.

Light button

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

D.TUN button (64)

Selects the Direct tuning mode for radio.

Remote 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.

Sleep button (84)

Used with the Sleep function.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (62)

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

Return button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

Muting button (83)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

Re-EQ button (86)

Turns the Re-EQ function on or off.

L Night button (86)

Turns the Late Night function on or off.

Audio Sel button (85)

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

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TAPE mode

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

Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

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

Play [ ] button

Starts playback.

Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

Reverse Play [ ] button

Starts reverse playback.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback.

Rec [ ] button

Starts recording.

Remote Controller

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DVD Mode

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

A B

G H

On Standby

DVD

VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

123

AUX 1 AUX 2

Game/TV

456

Tape

Tuner

789

Net/USB

Phono

+10

10 11 12

--/---

Input Selector

Macro

123

Remote Mode

VCRDVD CD

Cable

SAT

Dimmer

D.TUN

Clear

CDR/MD/Dock

Net/USB

Input

TV CH

TV VOL

Zone

Receiver

Tape/AMP

Sleep

Disc

Album

Prev CH

Display Muting

Enter

VOL

DVD

Playlist

RandomRec

Listening Mode

Surround

J K

Stereo

Repeat

Test Tone

Open/Close

Audio

Direct

CH Sel

Video Off

Audio Sel

VCR

RC-688M

Subtitle

THX All ST

Level

L Night

DVD HDD

Play Mode

Level

Re-EQ

Q R

Standby button

Sets the DVD player to Standby.

On button

Turns on the DVD player.

Number buttons

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

Top Menu button

Selects a DVD’s top menu.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

Disc +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer.

Setup button

Used to access the DVD player’s settings.

Display button

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

Playback buttons

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

Repeat button

Used with the repeat playback function.

Audio button

Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

Open/Close [ ] button

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Clear button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

Menu button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

Return button

Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu.

Random button

Used with the random playback function.

Play Mode button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

Subtitle button

Selects subtitles.

Video Off button

Turns off the internal video circuitry, eliminating any possibility of interference.

Remote Controller

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CD/MD/CDR 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/MD/CDR 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 132).

On Standby

DVD

VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

123

AUX 1 AUX 2

Game/TV

456

Tape

Tuner

789

Net/USB

Phono

+10

10 11 12

--/---

Input Selector

Macro

123

Remote Mode

VCRDVD CD

Cable

SAT

Dimmer

CDR/MD/Dock

D.TUN

Clear

Net/USB

TV VOL

Tape/AMP

Input

TV CH

Zone

Receiver

Disc

Album

Prev CH

Display Muting

Enter

VOL

Sleep

CDR/MD/Dock

Playlist

Stereo

Repeat

Test Tone

Open/Close

Listening Mode

Surround

Audio

Direct

CH Sel

Video Off

Audio Sel

VCR

RC-688M

Subtitle

THX All ST

Level

L Night

DVD HDD

RandomRec

Play Mode

Level

Re-EQ

Standby button

Sets the component to Standby.

On button

Set the component to On or Standby.

Number buttons

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

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons

Used with some components.

Disc +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer.

Display button

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

Playback buttons

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

Rec [ ] button

Starts recording.

Repeat button

Used with the repeat playback function.

Open/Close [ ] button

Opens or closes the disc tray or ejects the MiniDisc.

Clear button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

Return button

Used with some components.

Random button

Used with the random playback function.

Play Mode button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

Remote Controller

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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 [CD] 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 132).

When Using an RI Dock:

• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV IN L/R jacks.

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

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 52).

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

C 4

6 7

8 9

On Standby

DVD

VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

123

AUX 1 AUX 2

Game/TV

456

Tape

Tuner

789

Net/USB

Phono

+10

10 11 12

--/---

Input Selector

Macro

123

Remote Mode

VCRDVD CD

Cable

SAT

Dimmer

D.TUN

Clear

CDR/MD/Dock

Net/USB

Input

TV CH

TV VOL

Zone

Receiver

Tape/AMP

Disc

Album

Prev CH

Display Muting

Enter

Playlist

VOL

RandomRec

Sleep

CDR/MD/Dock

M N

O P Q

Stereo

Repeat

Test Tone

Open/Close

Listening Mode

Surround

Audio

Direct

CH Sel

Video Off

Audio Sel

VCR

RC-688M

Subtitle

THX All ST

Level

L Night

DVD HDD

Play Mode

Level

Re-EQ

Standby button

Turns off the iPod.

On button*

Turns on the iPod.

Top Menu button

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

Arrow [ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons*

Used to navigate menus and select items.

Album +/– button*

Selects the next or previous album.

Display button*

Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.

Previous [ ] button

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

Pause [ ] button

Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPods, it works as a Play/Pause button.)

Rewind [ ] button

Press and hold to rewind.

Playlist [ ]/[ ] buttons*

Used to select the previous or next playlist on the iPod.

Repeat button*

Used with the repeat function.

Menu button*

Used to access menus.

Play [ ] button

Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPods, this button works as a Play/Pause button.)

Next [ ] button

Selects the next song.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback and displays a menu.

Fast Forward [ ] button

Press and hold to fast forward.

Random button*

Used with the shufﬂe function.

Play Mode button

Used to select play modes on components with selectable play modes. Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.

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

Remote Controller

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Net/USB Mode

Net/USB mode is for playing music ﬁles on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device, or for listening to Internet radio.

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

5 6

On Standby

DVD

VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

123

AUX 1 AUX 2

Game/TV

456

Tape

Tuner

789

Phono Net/USB

+10

10 11 12

--/---

Input Selector

Macro

Remote Mode

VCRDVD

Cable

SAT

Dimmer

Disc

Album

Stereo

Repeat

Test Tone

Open/Close

Listening Mode

Surround

Audio

Direct

CH Sel

Video Off

Audio Sel

VCR

RC-688M

Prev CH

Display Muting

CDR/MD/Dock

Enter

Playlist

D.TUN

Clear

Net/USB

Subtitle

THX All ST

Level

L Night

DVD HDD

Input

TV CH

TV VOL

Zone

Receiver

Tape/AMP

Sleep

VOL

RandomRec

Play Mode

Level

Re-EQ

Net/USB

8 9

J K

Number buttons

Used to enter track numbers.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and Enter buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

CH +/– button

Used to select Internet radio stations.

Setup button

Displays the URL input screen for Internet radio.

Previous [ ] button

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

Pause [ ] button

Pauses playback of music stored on a USB mass storage device.

Repeat button

Used with the repeat playback function, which can be used with music ﬁles on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device.

Return button

Returns to the previous display.

Play [ ] button

Starts playback.

Next [ ] button

Selects the next song.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback.

Random button

Used with the random playback function, which can be used with music ﬁles on a networked computer, media server, or USB mass storage device.

Connecting Your Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’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. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Corner position

1/3 of wall position

Connecting Your Speakers

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Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect 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: 234567

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 terminals.

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 55) or manually (see page 101).

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

TV/screen TV/screen

✓✓✓✓✓✓

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Normal speakers

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Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’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.

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

Powered

subwoofer

LINE INPUT

RS232

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 3

CB/PB

REMOTE CONTROL

COAXIAL

(DVD)

CR/PR

IN IN IN IN

(VCR/DVR)

(CBL/SAT)

OPTICAL

PHONO

(GAME/TV)

GND

(CD)

IN 2 IN

ZONE2 R

1(DVD)

CD TAPE AUX 1

MONITOR OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

/ZONE 2 OUT

MONITOR

OUT 1

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

GAME/TV

SURR BACK R

FRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

Bi-AMP

(BTL)

FRONT R

SUBWOOFER

CBL/SAT

IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4

OUT

VCR/DVR DVD

PRE OUT

MAIN

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

SUB

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

OUT

SURR BACK SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH

ETHERNET

FM75

12V TRIGGER OUT

CENTERSURR SURR

PRE OUT

(BTL)

FRONT L

Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal Color

Front left, Zone 2 left White

Front right, Zone 2 right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

Surround back left Brown

Surround back right Tan

The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. All you need to do then is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

ZONE 2 ZO

PRE OUT

SURR B

Bi-A

7 8

1. Subwoofer

2. Front left speaker

3. Center speaker

4. Front right speaker

5. Surround left speaker

6. Surround right speaker

7. Surround back left speaker

8. Surround back right speaker

Connecting Your Speakers

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Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, be sure to set the speaker impedance to 4 ohms (see page 47). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampliﬁer at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

•Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. Connect positive (+) terminals to only positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

Connecting the Speaker Cables

• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.

• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

• Don’t connect a speaker to several terminals.

Strip about 5/8" (15

mm) of insulation from

5/8" (15 mm)

Fully insert the bare wire.

the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Unscrew the terminal.

Screw the terminal tight.

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.

HDMI

RS232

REMOTE CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN 1

(DVD)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

(CBL/SAT)

IN 3

OPTICAL

IN 1

(GAME/TV)

IN 2

(CD)

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

/ZONE 2 OUT

MONITOR

IN 3

IN 2 IN

1(DVD)

OUT 1

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

CB/P

CR/P

OUT

IN IN IN IN

IN IN

PHONO

CD TAPE AUX 1

GAME/TV

GND

SURR BACK R

ZONE2 R ZONE2 LFRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

Bi-AMP

OUT

IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4

MAIN

SUB

ETHERNET

ANTENNA

FM75

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

12V TRIGGER OUT

OUT

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR DVD

SURR BACK SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH

CENTERSURR SURR

PRE OUT

AC INLET

SURR BACK R

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

PRE OUT

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

FRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

Front left speakerFront right speaker Center speaker

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

Surround back

right speaker

Surround right

speaker

Surround left

speaker

Surround back

left speaker

Connecting Your Speakers

—Continued

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts 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 receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

•For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ tweeter terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals.

• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the Speaker Type setting to Bi-Amp to enable biamping (see page 47).

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.

Bi-amping Speaker Hookup

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)

terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R posi-

tive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)

terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L posi-

tive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) woofer (low) terminal.

RS232

DIGITAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4

MONITOR OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 3

CB/P

REMOTE CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(DVD)

CR/P

IN IN IN IN

(VCR/DVR)

(CBL/SAT)

OPTICAL

PHONO

(GAME/TV)

GND

ZONE2 R ZONE2 LFRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

(CD)

IN 2 IN

1(DVD)

CD TAPE AUX 1

SURR BACK R

Bi-AMP

MONITOR

OUT 1

OUT

SURR BACK R

/ZONE 2 OUT

Bi-AMP

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

IN IN

GAME/TV

FRONT R

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR DVD

Right speaker Left speaker

OUT

MAIN

SUB

ANTENNA

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

MULTI CH

Woofer (low)

Tw eeter (high)

FM75

12V TRIGGER OUT

OUT

CENTERSURR SURR

SURR BACK SURR BACK

PRE OUT

ETHERNET

FRONT L

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

PRE OUT

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

AC INLET

Connecting Your Speakers

—Continued

Bridging the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bridged together to provide almost double the output power for the front speakers.

• When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you’re using a powered subwoofer).

•For bridging, the positive (+) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts are used, but the negative (–) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminals are not.

• Once you’ve completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the Speaker Type setting to BTL to enable bridging (see page 47).

Notes:

• Use only front speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher for bridging. Failure to do so may seriously damage the AV receiver.

• When using bridging, make sure that your front speakers can handle the additional power.

Bridged Speaker Hookup

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)

terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s negative terminal.

Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)

terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s negative terminal.

DIGITAL

OUT

RS232

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 1

IN 2

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 3

CB/P

REMOTE CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

(DVD)

CR/P

IN IN IN IN

(VCR/DVR)

(CBL/SAT)

OPTICAL

PHONO

(GAME/TV)

GND

(CD)

IN 2 IN

ZONE2 R

SURR BACK R

Bi-AMP

FRONT R

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

1(DVD)

OUT

CD TAPE AUX 1

SURR BACK R

Bi-AMP

(BTL)

FRONT R

(BTL)

ASSIGNABLE

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

AUX 1 VCR/DVR

IN IN

GAME/TV

FRONT R FRONT LSURR R CENTER SURR L

FRONT R

CBL/SAT

IN 1IN 2IN 3IN 4

OUT

VCR/DVR DVD

OUT

MAIN

SUB

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

IN IN FRONT FRONTCENTER

SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER

ANTENNA

ZONE 2

OUT

SURR BACK SURR BACK

MULTI CH

Right speaker Left speaker

FM75

12V TRIGGER OUT

CENTERSURR SURR ZONE 2 ZONE 3

PRE OUT PRE OUT

FRONT L

ETHERNET

FRONT L

(BTL)

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

SURR BACK L

Bi-AMP

AC INLET

ZONE2 L

Connecting Antennas

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

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North American Model

AM antenna push terminals

HD RADIO

ANTENNA

FM 75

FM antenna jack

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Other Models

AM antenna push terminals

ANTENNA

FM75

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 28).

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

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North American Model

FM 75

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Other Models

Once your AV receiver 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.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

FM75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

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.

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North American Model

Push Insert wire Release

Connecting Antennas

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Other Models

Push Insert wire Release

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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

Once your AV receiver 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 receiver, 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 28).

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.

FM 75

North American model is shown

To AV receiver 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.

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North American Model

Outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

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Other Models

AM loop antenna

Insulated antenna cable

Outdoor antenna

Insulated antenna cable

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.

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.

Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

• 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 receiver’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:

plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables and Jacks

Video

HDMI

Component video cable

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical

Cable Jack Description

CB/P

CR/P

HDMI

AV Connection Color Coding

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)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

• 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.

HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-deﬁnition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality. (Some TV manufacturers label their component video jacks slightly differently.)

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and

provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment.

Analog audio

Composite video

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Note:

The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SURR

MULTI CH

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.

This offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical.

This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most common connection format for analog audio and can be found on virtually all AV components.

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is

SURR BACK

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

Connecting Your Components

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Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver

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

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 23 for hookup details)

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver 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 receiver 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 receiver can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the HDMI Monitor setting, 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). It’s also recommended that you set the Immediate Display preference to Off (page 112).

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HDMI Monitor Setting Set to Main or Sub

With the HDMI Monitor setting set to Main or Sub (see page 48), video input signals ﬂow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output.

Use the Main or Sub setting if you connect the AV receiver’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.

AV receiver

TV, projector, etc.

Composite S-Video Component

MONITOR OUT

Composite S-Video Component

HDMI

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