Onkyo HT-RC440 User Manual

Contents

AV RECEIVER

HT-RC440

Instruction Manual

Safety Information and Introduction ............2

Table of Contents...........................................5

Connections .................................................11

Turning On & Basic Operations..................18

Advanced Operations ..................................37

Controlling Other Components...................51

Appendix.......................................................57

Internet Radio Guide

Remote Control Codes

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

WARNING

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

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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,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

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.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

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

Safety Information and Introduction

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.

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Precautions

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

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

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

4. Power WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

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

For models with [POWER] button, or with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

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

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

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

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

8. Handling Notes

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a

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

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

prolonged use. This is normal.

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

work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

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

Safety Information and Introduction

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

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

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA

CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

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

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 17) AM loop antenna (➔ page 17) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 11) Remote controller (RC-834M) and two batteries (AA/R6) Quick Start Guide

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.

■ Installing the batteries

Batteries (AA/R6)

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.

Safety Information and Introduction

■ Aiming the remote controller

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

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

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Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 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.

Safety Information and Introduction

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

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

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

Table of Contents..........................................................5

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

Front & Rear Panels......................................................7

Front Panel..................................................................7

Display ........................................................................8

Rear Panel ..................................................................9

Remote Controller.......................................................10

Controlling the AV Receiver ......................................10

Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver......................................11

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................11

About AV Connections..............................................13

Connecting Components with HDMI .........................14

Connecting Your Components ..................................15

Connecting Onkyo RI Components...........................16

Connecting the Antennas..........................................17

Connecting the Power Cord ......................................17

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................18

Turning On ................................................................18

Turning Off ................................................................18

Playback ......................................................................19

Playing the Connected Component ..........................19

Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices .....20

Understanding Icons on the Display .........................21

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB ...............................21

Playing a USB Device ...............................................22

Listening to vTuner Internet Radio ............................22

Registering Other Internet Radio ..............................23

Playing Music Files on a Server................................24

Remote Playback ......................................................25

Listening to AM/FM Radio.........................................26

Using Basic Functions............................................... 28

Using the Listening Modes .......................................28

Using the Home Menu .............................................. 33

Using the Sleep Timer ..............................................34

Setting the Display Brightness.................................. 34

Displaying Source Information.................................. 34

Changing the Input Display....................................... 35

Using the Music Optimizer........................................ 35

Muting the AV Receiver ............................................ 35

Using Headphones ...................................................36

Advanced Operations

On-screen Setup......................................................... 37

Using the Quick Setup .............................................. 37

Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup..................38

Using the Setup Menu (HOME) ................................ 39

About the HYBRID STANDBY indicator ...................40

Setup menu items..................................................... 40

HDMI Input................................................................ 41

Component (Component Video Input) ...................... 41

Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input) ............................. 42

Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)........................... 42

Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)............................... 43

Level Cal (Level Calibration)..................................... 43

Audio Adjust.............................................................. 44

Source Setup ............................................................ 45

Hardware ..................................................................46

HDMI Setup ..............................................................47

Network Setup ..........................................................48

Zone 2 ..........................................................................50

Making Zone 2 Connections ..................................... 50

Controlling Zone 2 Components ............................... 50

Controlling Other Components

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ....................51

Using the Onkyo Dock .............................................. 51

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone.................................... 52

Controlling Other Components ................................. 53

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ..................53

Entering Remote Control Codes............................... 53

Remapping Colored Buttons..................................... 53

Remote Control Codes

for Onkyo Components Connected via RI.............. 54

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons ...................54

Resetting the Remote Controller ..............................54

Controlling Other Components .................................54

Safety Information and Introduction

Appendix

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 57

Firmware Update ........................................................62

Connection Tips and Video Signal Path .................. 66

Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player,

or Recorder .............................................................. 67

About HDMI................................................................. 69

Network/USB Features............................................... 70

License and Trademark Information ........................ 73

Specifications............................................................. 74

To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down CBL/SAT, press

8ON/STANDBY (➔ page 57).

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Safety Information and Introduction

Features

Amplifier

• 80 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Processing

• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

•Direct Mode

• Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Connections

• 6 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

• Internet Radio Connectivity

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files

• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and

iPod

/iPhone® models

Miscellaneous

• 40 FM/AM Presets

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

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)

• Auto Standby Function

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

Safety Information and Introduction

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8ON/STANDBY button (18) b ZONE 2, OFF buttons (50) c Remote control sensor (4) d Display (8) e LISTENING MODE buttons (28) f DIMMER button (34) g MEMORY button (27) h TUNING MODE button (26) i DISPLAY button (34) j SETUP button (39)

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l RETURN button m MASTER VOLUME control (19) n MUSIC OPTIMIZER button and indicator (35, 38) o PHONES jack (36) p TONE and Tone Level buttons (38) q Input selector buttons (19) r AUX INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (15) s USB port (15) t HYBRID STANDBY indicator (40)

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Display

Safety Information and Introduction

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (50) b 3D indicator

This lights when a 3D input signal is detected.

c Headphone indicator (36) d 1, 3 and cursor indicators (21) e Listening mode and format indicators (28) f M.Opt indicator (35, 38) g Tuning indicators

AUTO indicator (26) TUNED indicator (26) FM STEREO indicator (26)

h MUTING indicator (35)

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i Input indicators (66)

HDMI indicator (47) DIGITAL indicator

j ARC indicator (48) k USB indicator (21, 22) l NET indicator (22 to 25, 49) m Message area n SLEEP indicator (34) o Channel/Unit indicators

ch indicator Hz indicator m/ft indicator dB indicator

p ASb indicator (46)

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Rear Panel

Safety Information and Introduction

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(CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND)

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j ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks k SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack l MONITOR OUT V jack

See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection (➔ pages 11 to 17).

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Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

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To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 53).

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8 RECEIVER button (18) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (19) c q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons d Q SETUP button (37) e Listening Mode buttons (28) f DIMMER button (34) g MUTING button (35) h DISPLAY button (34) i VOL q/w button (19) j RETURN button k HOME button (33) l SLEEP button (34)

Safety Information and Introduction

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press AM or FM (or RECEIVER).

a q/w buttons (26) b D.TUN button (26) c DISPLAY button d CH +/– button (27) e Number buttons (26)

To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 53).

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Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting the Speaker Cables

The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals.

■ Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)

■ Banana Plugs

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

Surround

right

Surround

Front right

left

Front left

Center

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings manually (➔ page 42).

Number of speakers 2 3 4 5

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

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purpose.

Speaker Color

Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray

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

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. 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. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.

• 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.

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. 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 one speaker to several terminals.

Connections

Using a Powered Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

Powered

subwoofer

Corner position

1/3 of wall

position

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.

Tip

• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.

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About AV Connections

Connecting AV components

HDMI cable

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player

Other cables

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player

If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver.

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

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

AV receiver

: Video

AV receiver

: Video & Audio

Game console

: Audio

Game console

• Push plugs in all the way to make

Right!

good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).

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

Wrong!

cords and speaker cables.

AV Cables and Jacks

■ HDMI

HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

■ Component video

Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (P quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).

■ Composite video

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other video equipment.

B, PR), providing the best picture

Green

Blue

Red

Yellow

Connections

■ Optical digital audio

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

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital

sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio

quality is the same as optical.

Orange

■ Analog audio (RCA)

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

White

Red

Available sampling rate for PCM input signal (stereo/mono) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. In case of an HDMI connection,

176.4/192 kHz is also available.

Note

• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is 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.

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Connecting Components with HDMI

Connections

Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.

Personal computer

Game console

If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you need to connect an optical digital cable together with the HDMI cable to the AV receiver.

When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, 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 receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.

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

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 41).

Jack Components

HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ HDMI IN2 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. ✔ HDMI IN3 Game console ✔ HDMI IN4 Personal computer ✔ HDMI IN5 Other components ✔ HDMI IN6 Other components ✔ HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.

TV, projector, etc.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Connecting Your Components

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Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (➔ page 66).

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 41).

No. Jack/Port Components

AUX INPUT

VIDEO Camcorder, etc AUDIO L/R USB, AUX INPUT

F G

VIDEO

USB

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game consoles ✔ OPTICAL 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔ COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔ COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box,

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player,

IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box,

OUT TV, projector, etc. ETHERNET Router MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box,

GAME IN Game console, RI dock PC IN Personal computer TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette

iPod/iPhone (video playback)

iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive

etc.

RI dock

RI dock, etc.

etc.

tape deck, MD, CD-R, Turntable

, RI dock

Note

When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack.

Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way.

Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially available phono preamp. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.

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

• With connection G, you can listen audio from the external components while you are in Zone 2.

• With connection G, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

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has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo.

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Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected

with an analog audio cable (connection hookup examples) (➔ page 15).

Make the u connection (see the illustration).

If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck,

change the Input Display (➔ page 35).

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

■ System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via u, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV

receiver 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 receiver automatically selects that

component as the input source.

■ Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components,

pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 54).

G in the

L R

ANALOG

e.g., cassette tape deck

RI Dock

Note

•Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied with Onkyo components.

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

additional u-capable components.

• Connect only 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 Onkyo components.

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

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

L R

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Connections

Connecting the Antennas

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

the tuner.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

Caution

• Be careful not to injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)AM loop antenna (supplied)

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Note

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

• Turning on the AV receiver 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 receiver into a different branch circuit.

Note

• Once your AV receiver 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 receiver, 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.

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Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

8ON/STANDBY

8RECEIVER

RECEIVER

Turning On

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

The AV receiver comes on and its display lights.

■ If the “Update New F/W” window appears.

When a new version of the firmware is available, the notification window “Update New F/W” pops up. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is connected to your home network (➔ page 70). To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on screen.

Use the q/w and ENTER buttons on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the options, and then press ENTER.

` Update Now

Starts the firmware update. Refer to step 4 of “Update procedure” (➔ page 63).

` Remind me Later

The update notification will pop up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on.

` Never Remind me

Disables the automatic update notification.

Tip

• The update notification window can be enabled or disabled in

“Update Notice” (➔ page 49).

Turning Off

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

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

Tip

•The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the status of settings (➔ page 40).

• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” (➔ page 46).

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Playback

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller, unless otherwise specified.

Playing the Connected Component

■ Operating with the remote controller

INPUT SELECTOR

RECEIVER VOL q/w

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■ Operating on the AV receiver

Input selector buttons

MASTER VOLUME LISTENING MODE

Use the input selector buttons to select the input

source.

Listening mode buttons

Press RECEIVER followed by an INPUT

SELECTOR button.

Start playback on the source component.

Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices

Press USB or NET first.

c d

e f g

l m n

o p q

TOP MENU

This button displays the top menu for each media or service.

q/w and ENTER

These buttons navigate through the menus.

e/r

This button cycles through pages.

PLAYLIST e/r

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects playlists.

This button starts playback.

This button selects the beginning of the current song. Pressing this button twice selects the previous song.

This button fast-reverses the current song.

This button pauses playback.

You can toggle between the playback screen and the list screen during playback.

DISPLAY

This button switches between song information during playback. Press this button while the list screen is displayed to return to the playback screen.

ALBUM +/–

In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects albums.

This button displays the menu of Internet radio services.

RETURN

This button returns to the previous menu.

This button fast-forwards the current song.

This button selects the next song.

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This button stops playback.

MODE

You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode.

RANDOM

This button performs random playback.

REPEAT

Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat modes.

Tip

• See “Controlling Other Components” about the operation of other components (➔ page 53).

Note

• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and media used for playback.

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Understanding Icons on the Display

This section describes icons that appear on the AV receiver’s display during media playback.

Icon Description

Folder

Track

Playback

Pause

Fast Forward

Fast Reverse

Artist

Album

Repeat One Track

Repeat Folder (USB Device)

Repeat

Shuffle

Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone)

Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files on the iPod/iPhone. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation), iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone

Press USB to select the “USB” input.

Tip

• The same operation can be done by selecting “USB” in the Home menu.

Connect the USB cable that comes with the

iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV receiver.

While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the message “Connecting...” appears on the AV receiver’s display. A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears (Extended Mode).

The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone.

Use q/w to select a folder, and then press ENTER to

open it.

Tip

• If you want to operate using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller, press MODE to switch to Standard mode.

• When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver remembers the current mode. This means that if you disconnect when in Extended Mode, the AV receiver will start in Extended Mode the next time you connect the iPod/iPhone.

• You can also use the q/w, ENTER and TUNING MODE buttons on the front panel. TUNING MODE allows you to switch modes.

• When connecting your iPod/iPhone with a USB cable, we recommend you use an official USB cable from Apple Inc.

Use q/w to select a music file, and press ENTER or

1 to start playback.

Note

• While the message “Connecting...” appears on the AV receiver’s display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the USB port.

• If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port, no sound will be output from the headphones jack.

Extended Mode Control

The content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the content while looking at the screen. Top screen list: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing.

Standard Mode Control

The content information is not displayed, but can be operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller.

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Playing a USB Device

The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players). See also:

• “Network/USB Features” (➔ page 70)

Press USB to select the “USB” input.

Plug your USB device into the AV receiver’s USB

port.

The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV receiver cannot read the USB device.

Press ENTER.

A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a folder, use q/w to select it, and then press ENTER.

Use q/w to select a music file, and press ENTER or

1 to start playback.

Note

• While the message “Connecting...” appears on the AV receiver’s display, do not disconnect the USB cable supplied with your iPod/iPhone or the USB device from the USB port.

Listening to vTuner Internet Radio

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 70). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

The vTuner Internet Radio Service is a portal site featuring radio stations from all over the world.

You can search for stations by categories such as genre or location. The AV receiver is preinstalled with this service.

Press NET.

The “NET” screen appears, and the NET indicator lights. If it flashes, verify that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver.

Tip

• The same operation can be done by selecting “Network Service” in the Home menu.

Use q/w to select “vTuner Internet Radio” and then

press ENTER.

Use q/w to select a program and then press

ENTER.

Playback starts.

Track Artist Album

Tip

• You can find stations similar to the one being played. During playback, press MENU on the remote controller, select “Stations like this” and press ENTER.

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■ Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to

Favorites

There are two ways you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from the vTuner Internet Radio.

Adding to My Favorites

The selected program will be added to “My Favorites” on the “NET” screen, which appears when pressing NET on the remote controller.

1. Press MENU with the station selected or while a

station is playing.

2. Use q/w to select “Add to My Favorites”, and press

ENTER.

3. Use q/w/e/r to select “OK”, and press ENTER.

Tip

• You can rename the stations saved in “My Favorites”

(➔ page 23).

Adding to vTuner Internet Radio’s Favorites

Select “vTuner Internet Radio” and press ENTER to display the “Favorites” folder that appears on the same screen as “Stations By Genre”, “Stations By Location”, etc. This is where your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be stored. To register your favorite stations using a personal computer, you need to connect your PC to the same network as the AV receiver. Enter the ID# (MAC address) of your unit on http://onkyo.vtuner.com/. You can then register your favorite radio programs. The ID# is shown at the bottom of the “vTuner Internet Radio” top menu, and the AV receiver’s MAC address is shown on “Network” of the Setup menu (➔ page 48).

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Registering Other Internet Radio

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 70). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

Internet radio URLs in the following formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However, depending on the type of data or audio format used by the Internet radio station, you may not be able to listen to some stations.

To listen to other Internet radio stations, you must register your station in “My Favorites” of the “NET” screen, as described below.

Note

• Services available may vary depending on the region. See the separate instructions for more information.

Select “Network Setup” on the Setup menu to verify

your IP address (➔ page 49).

Take a note of the IP address.

On your computer, start your web browser.

Enter the AV receiver’s IP address in the browser’s

Internet address (URL) field.

If you are using Internet Explorer the URL by selecting “Open...” on the “File” menu. Information on the AV receiver is then shown on your Internet browser (Web Setup).

Click on the “My Favorites” tab, and enter the

Internet radio station’s name and URL.

Click “Save” to save the Internet radio station.

The Internet radio station is then added to “My Favorites”. To play the registered station, press NET,

and then select “My Favorites” on the “NET” screen. A list of registered Internet radio stations appears. Select the one that you saved and press ENTER.

, you can also enter

Tip

• If you want to add a new station directly from “My Favorites”,

select an empty slot in the list and press MENU. Then, select “Create New Station” and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER again will display the keyboard screen. Use that keyboard to enter the station’s name and URL respectively, and then press ENTER.

• If you want to delete a station saved in “My Favorites” list, press

MENU with the station selected or while the station is playing. Then, use q/w to select “Delete from My Favorites” and press

ENTER. You can also delete stations from the Web Setup.

• If you want to rename a station, select the desired station and

press MENU. Then, use q/w to select “Rename this station” and press ENTER.

• You can save up to 40 Internet radio stations.

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Playing Music Files on a Server

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 70). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback).

Start your computer or media server.

Press NET.

The “NET” screen appears. The NET indicator lights. If it flashes, confirm the network connection.

Tip

• The same operation can be done by selecting “Network Service” in the Home menu.

Use q/w to select “DLNA”, and press ENTER.

Use q/w to select a server, and then press ENTER.

The menu is displayed according to the server functions.

Note

• The search function does not work with media servers which do not support this function.

• Photos and movies stored on a media server cannot be accessed from the AV receiver.

• Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the AV receiver may not able to access the content. See the instruction manual of the media server.

Use q/w to select an item, and then press ENTER or

1 to start playback.

Track Artist Album

Note

• Depending on the media server, 5/4/3 may not work.

• If the message “No Item.” appears, this means that no information can be retrieved from the server. In this case, check your server, network, and AV receiver connections.

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Windows Media Player 11 Setup

This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files stored on your computer.

Start Windows Media Player 11.

On the “Library” menu, select “Media Sharing”.

The “Media Sharing” dialog box appears.

Select the “Share my media” check box, and then

click “OK”.

A list of the supported devices appears.

Select the AV receiver in the list, and then click

“Allow”.

The corresponding icon will be checked.

Click “OK” to close the dialog box.

This completes the Windows Media Player 11 configuration.

You can now play the music files in your Windows Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver.

Tip

• Windows Media Player 11 can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft web site.

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Remote Playback

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 70). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

Remote Playback means you can play the music files stored on a media server or personal computer with the AV receiver by operating the controller device in the home network.

Windows Media Player 12 Setup

This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 12 so that the AV receiver can play the music files stored on your personal computer.

Start Windows Media Player 12.

On the “Stream” menu, select “Turn on media

streaming”.

A dialog box appears.

Tip

• If the media streaming is already activated, clicking on “More streaming options...” in the “Stream” menu will display a list of the playback devices connected to the network. You can skip step 3.

Move your cursor and click on “Turn on media

streaming”.

A list of media server appears. Wording may vary slightly depending on the network location.

On the “Media streaming options”, select the AV

receiver and confirm that it is set to “Allow”.

Click “OK” to close the dialog box.

This completes the Windows Media Player 12 configuration.

You can now play the music files in your Windows Media Player 12 library.

Tip

• On the “Stream” menu, confirm that “Allow remote control of my Player...” is checked.

Using Remote Playback

Turn on the AV receiver.

Start Windows Media Player 12.

To enable remote playback, you must first configure Windows Media Player 12.

On Windows Media Player 12, right-click on a

music file.

The right-click menu appears.

Tip

• For selecting another media server, select the desired media server from the “Other Libraries” menu on Windows Media Player 12.

Select the AV receiver in “Remote playback”.

The “Play to” window appears and playback on the AV receiver starts. Operations during remote playback can be made from the “Play to” window of Windows 7 on your personal computer.

A playback screen will be displayed on the connected TV.

Adjusting the Volume.

You can adjust the volume by adjusting the volume bar in the “Remote playback” window. The default maximum volume level is 64. If you wish to change this, enter the value from the Web Setup in your browser. Refer to step 3 of “Registering Other Internet Radio” for details (➔ page 23).

The volume value of the remote window and the volume value of the AV receiver may not always match.

Adjustments you make to the volume in the AV receiver will not be reflected in the “Remote playback” window.

Note

• Remote playback cannot be used in any of the following cases: – Network services are being used. – Contents are being played from a USB device or iPod/iPhone. – Zones are turned on.

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Listening to AM/FM Radio

This section describes the procedure of using the buttons on the front panel, unless otherwise specified.

Using the Tuner

With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

You can also change the frequency steps (➔ page 46).

Press AM or FM to select either “AM” or “FM”.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

Tuning into Radio Stations

■ Auto tuning mode

Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator

lights on the AV receiver’s display. Press TUNING q/w.

Searching stops when a station is found.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights as shown.

TUNED

AUTO

FM STEREO

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■ Manual tuning mode

In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator

goes off on the AV receiver’s display. Press and hold TUNING q/w.

The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

■ Tuning into stations by frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.

On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select

“AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

Tip

• Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

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(Actual display depends on the country.)

Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter

the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5 or 8, 7, 5, 0.

If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry after 8 seconds.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

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■ Deleting Presets

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.

Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to store

as a preset.

See the previous section.

Press MEMORY.

The preset number flashes.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

While the preset number is flashing (about 8

seconds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from 1 through 40.

Press MEMORY again to store the station or

channel.

The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations.

■ Selecting Presets

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section.

While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING

MODE.

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the AV receiver’s display.

To select a preset, use PRESET e/r on the AV

receiver, or the remote controller’s CH +/–.

Tip

• You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select a preset directly.

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Using Basic Functions

Using the Listening Modes

Selecting Listening Modes

See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 29).

■ Listening Mode Buttons

Press RECEIVER first.

MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME

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MOVIE/TV button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

MUSIC button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

GAME button

This button selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode.

• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).

• The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source Information” (➔ page 34).

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Mono, Direct, and Stereo.

MUSIC

MOVIE/TV

GAME STEREO

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About Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound.

■ Explanatory Notes

cba

a Front speakers b Center speaker c Surround speakers d Subwoofer

Input Source

The following audio formats are supported by the listening modes.

A S

The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound.

This is mono (monophonic) sound.

This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.

This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer channel (called the point-one channel).

This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a

further sound enhancement to 5.1-channel sound with two additional speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.

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Speaker Layout

The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the speaker setup (➔ page 42).

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■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input

Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this

Or c e s t rah

mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Unplugged Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and

Unp u gg edl

jazz, this mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

Studio-Mix Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to

Stu io– Mi xd

music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

TV Logic This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV

TV o g i cL

shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.

Game-RPG In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel

Gam – R P Ge

with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra mode.

Game-Action In this mode, sound localization is distinct

Gam –A c t i one

with emphasis on bass.

Game-Rock In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized

Gam –Ro c ke

to heighten live feel.

Game-Sports In this mode, reverberation is increased and

Gam – S p ortse

sound localization decreased slightly.

All Ch Stereo Ideal for background music, this mode fills

Al l Ch Stereo

the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, and surround.

Full Mono In this mode, all speakers output the same

Fu l Monol

sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

Source

A S D F

Speaker Layout

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Listening Mode Description Input

T-D (TheaterDimensional)

T – D

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

Source

A S D F

Speaker Layout

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