Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Controller.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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
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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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,
PORTABLE CART WARNIN
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
S3125A
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.
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 dam-
aged,
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 fol-
low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a fluelike gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
War nin g
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
AT TE NT IO N :POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Precautions—Continued
Supplied Accessories
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same
ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the
ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse
in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is
not supplied for this unit.)
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Power cord
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
* 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.
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2
Video Resolution Chart................................................. 155
*
To reset the AV controller to its factory defaults, turn
it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button,
press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 148).
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Features
Processing
• THX Ultra2 Plus*1 Certified
• HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Video
Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI
• HDMI ver.1.3a with (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync,
• Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4
Activities and Mode-Key LEDs
• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration
*1.
THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround
EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories . Used with permission.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*4. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*5.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
*6.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo
UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).
*7.
SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of
Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and
logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights
reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes
and a one-time activation fee may apply. XM tuners and home
docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately) are required to
receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or
otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Satellite
Radio Systems. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.
*3
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for Loudness Correction
*8
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Features—Continued
*8.
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S.
and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®XT,
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™,
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™
are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
*9.
Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
THX Ultra2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX
Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of
quality and performance tests. Only then can a product
feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will
give you superb performance for many years to come.
THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of
parameters, including power amplifier performance,
and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both
digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers
also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX
Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks
for home theater playback.
* “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
* “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of
RealNetworks, Inc.
* “DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital
Living Network Alliance.”
* Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX
Ltd.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Front & Rear Panels
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The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity.
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a ON/STANDBY button (43)
This button is used to set the AV controller to On or
Standby.
b STANDBY indicator (43)
Lights when the AV controller is in Standby mode,
and it flashes while a signal is being received from
the remote controller.
c ZONE 2 indicator (129)
Lights when Zone 2 is selected.
d ZONE 3 indicator (129)
Lights when Zone 3 is selected.
e Input selector buttons (62)
These buttons are used to select from the following
input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT,
GAME, AUX 1, AUX 2, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD,
PHONO, PORT, NET/USB.
f Remote control sensor/transmitter (14)
The sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller. The transmitter transmits setting data to
the remote controller.
g Display
See “Display” on page 10.
Front flap
h MASTER VOLUME control (62) and indicator
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV
controller to –Q dB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB
(relative display).
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 105.
i PURE AUDIO button (75)
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. Pressing this
button again selects the previous listening mode.
Pull here to open
the flap
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(North American models)
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The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
j PHONES jack (64)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
k ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (129)
The [ZONE 2] button is used to select Zone 2.
The [ZONE 3] button is used to select Zone 3.
The [OFF] button is used to turn off Zone 2 or
Zone 3.
l TONE button (63, 130)
Used to select the tone (bass and treble) for the main
room, and the tone and balance for Zone 2 or
Zone 3.
m LEVEL button (130)
Used to select the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.
n MONITOR OUT button (44)
Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.
o LISTENING MODE buttons (75)
MOVIE/TV:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
movies and TV.
MUSIC:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
music.
GAME:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with
video games.
THX:
Selects the THX listening modes.
p DIMMER button (64)
(North American models)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
RT/PTY/TP button (69)
(European and Asian models)
This button is used for RDS (Radio Data System).
The [RT/PTY/TP] button does not work in areas
where RDS broadcasts are not available. See “Using
RDS (European models)” on page 69.
q MEMORY button (68)
This button is used when storing or deleting radio
presets.
r TUNING MODE button (67)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual
tuning mode.
s Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER
buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the
TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner,
and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select
radio presets (see pages 68 and 70).
When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work
as arrow buttons and are used to select and set
items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the
onscreen setup menus.
t SETUP button
This button is used to access the onscreen setup
menus that appear on the connected TV.
u RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
v SETUP MIC jack (57)
Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and
Speaker Setup microphone connects here.
w USB port (122)
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash
drive or MP3 player, containing music files can be
plugged in here and the music selected can be
played through the AV controller.
x AUX1 INPUT (38)
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,
game console, and so on. There are jacks for composite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio.
AUX1 INPUT HDMI (27)
Used to connect an HD camcorder etc.
y Up [r] and Down [e] buttons (63, 130)
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the
main room and the volume, tone and balance for
Zone 2 or Zone 3.
z DISPLAY button (63)
This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
A POWER switch (43)
(European and Asian models)
This is the main power switch. When set to OFF,
the AV controller is completely shutdown. It must
be set to ON to set the AV controller to On or
Standby.
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a Speaker/channel indicators
Indicate the speaker channels used by the current
listening mode.
The following abbreviations indicate which audio
channels are outputted for the current listening
mode.
LW: Front wide left
LH: Front high left
RH: Front high right
RW: Front wide right
FL: Front left
C:Center
FR:Front right
SL:Surround left
SW: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects)
SR:Surround right
SBL: Surround back left
SB:Surround back
SBR: Surround back right
b Listening mode and format indicators (75)
Show the selected listening mode and audio input
signal format.
Audyssey (56, 92):
Flashes during Audyssey MultEQ
rection and Speaker Setup. Lights when the “Equalizer Settings” is set to “Audyssey” or
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Dynamic EQ (96):
Lights when “Dynamic EQ” is enabled.
Vol (96, 113):
Lights when “Dynamic Volume” is enabled.
Vol (95, 113):
Lights when “Dolby Volume” is enabled.
c NETWORK indicator (116)
Lights when the Net input selector is selected.
d Tuning indicators
RDS (European models) (69):
Lights when tuned to a radio station that supports
RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (67):
Lights when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM
or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is
selected.
TUNED (67):
Lights when tuned to a radio station.
FM STEREO (67):
Lights when tuned to a stereo FM station.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
e SLEEP indicator (64)
Lights when the Sleep function has been set.
f Bi AMP indicator (21)
Lights when the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is
set to “Bi-Amp”.
g Headphone indicator (64)
Lights when a pair of headphones are plugged into
the PHONES jack.
h Message area
Displays various information.
Rear Panel
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i USB indicator (123)
Lights up when a USB mass storage device is
detected.
j Volume level (62)
Displays the volume level.
k MUTING indicator (64)
Flashes while the AV controller is muted.
l Audio input indicators
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the
audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.
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a UNIVERSAL PORT
This port is for connecting the component with the
Universal Port option such as UP-A1 Dock.
b IR IN/OUT
A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the
AV controller while you’re in Zone 2/3, 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.
c DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and 3
These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting
components with optical digital audio outputs, such
as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable,
which means you can assign each one to an input
selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input
Setup” on page 51.
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These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs,
such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an
input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio
Input Setup” on page 51.
e USB port
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash
drive or MP3 player, containing music files can be
plugged in here and the music selected can be
played through the AV controller.
f ETHERNET
This port is for connecting the AV controller 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.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
g u REMOTE CONTROL
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV component. The AV controller’s remote controller can then
be used to control that component. To use u, you
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the AV controller and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally.
h RS232
Terminal for control.
i HDMI IN 1–7, 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, Bluray Disc 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 49.
The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.
j MONITOR OUT
These S-Video and composite video jacks should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
k 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 50.
l COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
These RCA component video outputs are for connecting a TV or projector with a component video
input.
m COMPONENT VIDEO 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.
n ZONE 2 OUT
This composite video output can be connected to a
video input on a TV in Zone 2.
o PC INPUT ANALOG RGB
This input terminal is for connecting a personal
computer with an analog RGB output. You can
assign it to an input selector to suit your setup. See
“Component Video Input Setup” on page 50.
p FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
q AC INLET
The supplied power cord is connected here. The
other end of the power cord should be connected to
a suitable wall outlet.
r GND screw
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground
wire.
s PHONO IN
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a turntable.
t BALANCE L/R INPUT
This balanced XLR input is for connecting a component with a stereo balanced XLR output. For a
mono source, connect to the BALANCE L XLR.
u CD IN
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
v 12V TRIGGER OUT (A/B/C)
These outputs can be connected to the 12-volt trigger inputs on other components.
w TV/TAPE IN/OUT
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for connecting a TV or recorder with an analog audio input
and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).
x AUX 2 IN
This analog audio input is for connecting an analog
audio output, such as an audio device, etc.
y GAME IN
Here you can connect a game console, etc. Input
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio.
z CBL/SAT IN
Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, settop box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite
video, and analog audio.
A VCR/DVR IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video
recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video,
composite video, and analog audio.
B DVD/BD IN
Here you can connect a DVD/BD player. Input
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio. You can connect a DVD/BD player’s 2-channel analog audio output.
C 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 Super
Audio CD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
D PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,
SURR BACK L/R, and FRONT HIGH/WIDE
L/R
These multichannel analog audio outputs can be
connected to the analog audio input on a multichannel power amplifier.
PRE OUT: SW1, SW2
These analog audio outputs can be connected to a
powered subwoofer. You can connect the powered
subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and
distance can be set individually for each output.
E 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.
F PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER 1/2, SURR L/R, SURR BACK
L/R, and FRONT HIGH/WIDE L/R
These balanced XLR outputs are for connecting a
multichannel power amplifier and powered subwoofer.
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can
be used with front speakers and surround back
speakers, respectively, or used to bi-amp the front
speakers. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on
page 21.
G SIRIUS antenna
(North American models)
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS
instructions).
See pages 18 to 42 for connection information.
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Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small lever and remove the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Replace the cover and push it shut.
3
Aiming the Remote Controller
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV controller’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Transmission
Remote control sensor
AV controller
30° off center
(Left/Right/Up/Down)
Received
Transmitter
Incoming sensor
15
15° off center
(Left/Right/Up/Down)
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
AV controller
15
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
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.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
controller is subjected to bright light, such as direct
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this
in mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used in
the same room, or the AV controller is installed close
to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
controller is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the AV controller’s remote
control sensor.
• When the remote control codes have been registered
and you want to operate another component
(page 135), or when you want to operate an Onkyo
component without u connection, point the remote
controller at the other component to use it.
• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with
u connection or an -compatible compo-
nent connected via HDMI (pages 137 and 138), point
the remote controller at the AV controller’s remote
control sensor.
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Remote Controller—Continued
Controlling the AV Controller
To control the AV controller, press the [RECEIVER]
button to select Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control your
DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components.
See pages 133 to 147 for more details.
a
b
i
3
c
d
*1
j
k
4
1
*2
e
f
g
l
m
n
5
2
h
o
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a STANDBY button (43)
Sets the AV controller to Standby.
b ON button (43)
Turns on the AV controller.
c ACTIVITIES buttons (65, 147)
Used with the MACRO function.
d REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
(62, 137 to 143)
Selects the remote controller modes and the input
sources.
e Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
f SETUP button
Used to change settings.
g LISTENING MODE buttons (75)
Used to select the listening modes.
h DIMMER button (64)
Adjusts the display brightness.
i DISPLAY button (63)
Displays information about the current input source.
j MUTING button (64)
Mutes or unmutes the AV controller.
k VOL [q]/[w] button (62)
Adjusts the volume of the AV controller regardless
of the currently selected remote controller mode.
l VIDEO button (44, 48, 99)
Used to change video settings.
m RETURN button
Returns to the previous display when changing settings.
n AUDIO button (112)
Used to change audio settings.
When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”
(page 108), this button is disabled.
o SLEEP button (64)
Used with the Sleep function.
*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without
changing the current input source , press the [MODE] button and
within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button.
Then, with the AV controller’s remote controller, you can control the component corresponding to the button you pressed.
*2 SP Layout button is not used for this model.
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Remote Controller—Continued
■ Controlling the tuner
To control the AV controller’s tuner, press the [TUNER]
(or [RECEIVER]) button.
You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons
Used to tune into radio stations.
2 D.TUN button (67)
(TUNERremote mode only)
Selects the Direct tuning mode.
3 DISPLAY button
Displays information about the band, frequency,
preset number, and so on.
4 CH +/– button (68)
Used to select radio presets.
5 Number buttons (67, 68)
Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct
tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly.
Note:
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also
be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 143).
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About Home Theater
Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV controller’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your
own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With
analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide
a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the
listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward
so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Front high left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height,
and Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™.
They significantly enhance the spatial experience.
Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left and
right speakers (preferably as high as possible) and at an angle
slightly wider than the front left and right speakers.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers,
making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound
image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or
at the same height as the front
left and right speakers.
Front wide left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™
(DSX). They significantly enhance the spatial
experience. Position them well outside of the
front left and right speakers. See also
http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dsx.html
about optimum speaker placement for
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™.
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 width
of the wall, as shown.
Tip: To find the best position for your
subwoofer, while playing a movie or
some music with good bass, experiment
by placing your subwoofer at various
positions within the room, and choose
the one that provides the most satisfying
results.
1/3 of wall
position
Surround back left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital
EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround
EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound
and improve sound localization behind the listener.
Position them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60
to 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 to
3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidistant from the listener.
Corner
position
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Connecting the AV controller
Connecting Your Speakers
The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV controller’s
PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers terminals. Speaker
settings such as crossover frequency and distance are set on the AV controller.
Speaker Configuration
For 9.2-channel surround-sound playback, you need nine speakers and two powered subwoofers.
The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
Number of speakers:234567778899
Front left✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Front right✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Center✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround left✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround right✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround back*✓✓✓
Surround back left✓✓✓
Surround back right✓✓✓
Front high left✓✓✓
Front high right✓✓✓
Front wide left✓✓✓
Front wide right✓✓✓
* If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L output.
No matter how many speakers you use, two powered subwoofers are recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically
(see page 56) or manually (see page 90).
Note:
Front high and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time.
Connecting Powered Subwoofers
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV controller’s PRE
OUT: SW1, SW2 to an input on your powered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and
you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE
OUT: SW1, SW2 to an input on the amp.
You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks
respectively. Level and distance can be set individually
for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to
PRE OUT: SW1.
Powered subwoofer
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
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You can also connect a powered subwoofer to the AV
controller’s balanced SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT XLR,
SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT XLR jack by using a balanced XLR cable.
You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks
respectively. Level and distance can be set individually
for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to
SUBWOOFER 1 PRE OUT XLR.
Powered subwoofer
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
Balanced XLR cable
Balanced XLR cable
SUBWOOFER 1
PRE OUT
SUBWOOFER 2
Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Using Dipole Speakers
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and
Dipole speakers
9 10
Normal speakers
9 10
right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole
speakers output the same sound in two directions.
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them
1
TV/screen
2
1112
4
3
1
TV/screen
1
2
1112
4
3
to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround
left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so
that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the
surround back left and right and front high left and right
and front wide left and right dipole speakers should be
5
5
6
positioned so that their arrows point toward each other,
as shown.
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1. Subwoofers
2. Front left speaker
3. Center speaker
4. Front right speaker
5. Surround left speaker
6. Surround right speaker
7. Surround back left
speaker
7 8
8. Surround back right
speaker
9. Front high left speaker
10.Front high right speaker
11.Front wide left speaker
12.Front wide right speaker
Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs
You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with RCA input jacks by using a multichannel
RCA audio cable or several stereo RCA audio cables.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
1
6
AV controller
Multichannel
power amplifier
FRONT HIGH/
FRONT WIDE
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
Front high/
Front wide/
right speaker*
SURR OUND B A CK
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
Surround
back right
speaker
SURR OUND
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround
right
speaker
FR ONT
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
Front right
speaker
CENTER
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL
FUSE
Center
speaker
INPUT
SELECT
AC INLET
FR ONT
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
12V TRIGGER
IN OUT
Front left
speaker
SURR OUND
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround
left
speaker
SURR OUND B A CK
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
MODEL NO.RDA-7.1
Surround
back left
speaker
FRONT HIGH/
FRONT WIDE
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Front high/
Front wide/
left speaker*
Note:
* Specify crossover frequency for the channel that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” (see page 90).
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs
You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks by using several
XLR audio cables.
The AV controller’s balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
AV controller
Multichannel
power amplifier
FRONT HIGH/
FRONT WIDE
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
Front high/
Front wide
right speaker*
SURR OUND B A CK
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
Surround
back right
speaker
SURR OUND
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround
right
speaker
FR ONT
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
Front right
speaker
CENTER
FUSE
Center
speaker
INPUT
SELECT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL
AC INLET
FR ONT
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
12V TRIGGER
IN OUT
Front left
speaker
SURR OUND
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround
left
speaker
SURR OUND B A CK
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
MODEL NO.RDA-7.1
Surround
back left
speaker
FRONT HIGH/
FRONTWIDE
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
OUTPUT
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Front high/
Front wide
left speaker*
Note:
* Specify crossover frequency for the channel that you want to output in “Speaker Configuration” (see page 90).
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Bi-amping the Front Speakers
The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping,
providing improved bass and treble performance.
• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to feed up to 7.2 speakers in the main room.
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R
outputs feed the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV controller, you must set
the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable bi-amping (see page 53).
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’
tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
AV controller
SURR OUND B A CK
RIGHT
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround right
SURR OUND
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
speaker
FR ONT
RIGHT
INPUT
SELECT
CENTER
INPUT
SELECT
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL
AC INLET
FUSE
Center speaker
Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low)
FR ONT
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
12V TRIGGER
IN OUT
SURR OUND
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
Surround left
speaker
Multichannel
power amplifier
SURR OUND B A CK
LEFT
INPUT
SELECT
SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
MODEL NO.RDA-7.1
Front right speaker
Front left speaker
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting Antenna
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV controller won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the
antenna to use the tuner.
AM ANTENNA push terminals
FM ANTENNA jack
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
(North American models)
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 23).
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
antenna to the AM antenna 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.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
(European and Asian models)
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Once your AV controller is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust
the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to
2
fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Push Insert wireRelease
Once your AV controller is ready for use, you’ll
need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust
the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your AV controller, TV, speaker cables, and
power cords.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 23).
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Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.
Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an
attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
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.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the outdoor antenna should be right connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV controllerTo TV (or VCR)
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
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 controller’s optical digital jacks have shuttertype covers that open when an optical plug is inserted
and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Caution:
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight
when inserting and removing.
AV Cables & Jacks
Video / Audio
CableJackDescription
HDMI
AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-channel 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)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
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-definition digital video and audio and
offer the best picture and sound quality.
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
Video
Component
video cable
S-Video cable
Composite
video cable
Y
B/CB
P
PR/CR
B/CB
P
PR/CR
Y
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (P
R, PB), providing the best
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their
component video sockets slightly differently).
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and
provides better picture quality than composite video.
V
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Audio
Optical digital
audio cable
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Balanced XLR
cable
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
The AV controller does not support SCART plugs.
OPTICAL
L
R
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for optical.
This cable carries analog audio. Balanced XLR
cables are used for better noise immunity and longer
cable runs.
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
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 Components with HDMI
About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until
now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable
can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital
audio, and multichannel PCM).
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and
displays, resulting in no picture.)
The AV controller uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
can display the picture.
The AV controller’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:
x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby
Digital Plus, DSD, and Multichannel PCM
*2
, so only HDCP-compatible components
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Supported Audio Formats
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio)
Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.
■ Onkyo for System Control
, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo
components. The AV controller can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control
over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however,
operation with components other than -compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
• Set “HDMI Control (RIHD)” to “On” (page 109).
• See “Controlling a TV” (page 137) and “Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder” (page 138) for operation.
Notes:
• Do not connect the -compatible component more than the following number to the HDMI input terminal so
that the linked operations work properly.
a. DVD/BD player is up to three.
b. DVD/BD recorder is up to three.
c. Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four.
• Do not connect the AV controller to the other AV controller /AV amplifier via HDMI.
• When the -compatible component more than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are
not guaranteed.
• The control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use HDMI OUT MAIN instead.
About Copyright Protection
The AV controller supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digital
video signals. Other devices connected to the AV controller via HDMI must also support HDCP.
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open
industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and
digital displays.
*3
in 1999.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Making HDMI Connections
Step 1:
Use HDMI cables to connect the AV controller’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV,
projector, and so on.
Step 2:
Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 49).
■ Video Signals
Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI MAIN OUT and SUB OUT for
display on your TV. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources can be upconverted for the HDMI output.
See “Video Connection Formats” on page 28 for more information.
■ Audio Signals
Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV
controller. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI outputs, unless the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see
page 108).
Hint!
To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:
•Set the “TV Control” setting to “On” (see page 109) for an -compatible TV.
•Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (see page 108) when the TV is not compatible with
or the “TV Control” setting to “Off”.
•Set your DVD/BD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
HDMI
IN
TV
HD camcorder, etc
DVD/BD player
HDMI
OUT
Notes:
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can
be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need
to make a separate connection for audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In
addition, video signals from a PC are not guaranteed.
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV controller, set the HDMI component so that its video can be
seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV controller). If the
TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV controller or the
sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (see page 108) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the
AV controller’s volume, the sound will be output from the AV controller’s speakers, too. When the
setting is set to
“On” to hear from speakers of -compatible TV, by controlling the AV controller’s volume,
“TV Control”
the AV controller’s speakers will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV controller’s
speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV controller’s volume.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the
picture is poor or there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected
component’s instruction manual for details.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting Both Audio & Video
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD/BD player and other AV components to the AV controller, you
can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV controller.
: Signal Flow
Video
Audio
Video
Audio
TV, projector,
etc.
DVD/BD player, etc.
On
Power
Standby
On
O f f
Seven Channel Amplifier
RDA-7.1
Speakers
(see pages 18 to 20 for connection information)
Which Connections Should I Use?
The AV controller supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.
Video Connection Formats
Video equipment can be connected to the AV controller by using any one of the following video connection formats:
composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.
The AV controller can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the “Monitor Out” setting,
which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI 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 is also recommended that you press the [VCR/DVR] and [RETURN] buttons on the AV controller at the same
time. Select “Skip” in the “VideoProcessor” setting by pressing the [RETURN] button repeatedly on the display.
To reset back to the original setting, press the same button at the same time.
■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “HDMI Main” or “HDMI Sub”
With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “HDMI
Main” or “HDMI Sub” (see page 47), video input
signals flow through the AV controller as shown,
with composite video, S-Video, and component
video sources all being upconverted for the
HDMI output. Use the “HDMI Main” or
“HDMI Sub” setting if you connect the AV
controller’s HDMI OUT MAIN or HDMI
OUT SUB, respectively, to your TV.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective input
signals as they are.
Note:
If not connected to the same output you have
selected in the “Monitor Out” setting, the “Monitor Out” setting will be automatically switched
to “Analog” (see page 47). In this case, the setting of the output resolution will be that for HDMI output (see page 47). However, it will be switched to “1080i” when
“1080p” is selected, and to “Through” when “Auto” is selected.
DVD/BD player, etc.
AV controller
TV, projector, etc.
Video Signal Flow Chart
Composite
S-Video
MONITOR OUT
Composite
S-Video
IN
Component
Component
HDMI
HDMI
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Both”, “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)”
With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Both”,
DVD/BD player, etc.
“Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” (see page 47),
video input signals flow through the AV controller as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and
component video sources all being upconverted
Composite
for both HDMI outputs. Use the “Both”,
“Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” setting if you
connect the AV controller’s HDMI OUT
AV controller
MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB to your TVs.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective input
signals as they are.
Composite
Both: Video signals are output from both HDMI
outputs at the resolution supported by both TVs.
You cannot select “Resolution” setting. The picture adjust setting will be that for “HDMI Main”.
TV, projector, etc.
Both (Main): Video signals are output from both
HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT MAIN will become a priority; depending on the resolution, video signals may not be
output from HDMI OUT SUB.
Both (Sub): Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT SUB will become a priority; depending
on the resolution, video signals may not be output from HDMI OUT MAIN.
Note:
The “Monitor Out” setting will be automatically switched to “Analog” (see page 47) if not connected to both outputs
when “Both” is selected or if not connected to a priority output when “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” is selected.
Video Signal Flow Chart
S-Video
MONITOR OUT
S-Video
Component
IN
Component
HDMI
HDMI
■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Analog”
With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Analog”
(see page 47), video input signals flow through
the AV controller as shown, with composite
video and S-Video sources being upconverted for
the component video output. Use this setting if
you connect the AV controller’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your TV.
Composite video is upconverted to S-Video and
S-Video is downconverted to composite video.
Note that these conversions only apply to the
MONITOR OUT V and S outputs, not the
VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective input
signals as they are.
This signal flow also applies when the “Resolution” setting is set to “Through” (see page 47).
Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting
When the “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog” (see page 47), if the “Resolution” setting is
set to anything other than “Through” (see
page 47), the video signal flow will be as shown
here, with composite video and S-Video sources
being upconverted for the component video output.
The composite video, S-Video, and component
video outputs pass through their respective analog input signals as they are. HDMI input signals
are not output.
DVD/BD player, etc.
AV controller
TV, projector, etc.
DVD/BD player, etc.
AV controller
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Video Signal Flow Chart
S-Video
MONITOR OUT
S-Video
Video Signal Flow Chart
S-Video
MONITOR OUT
S-Video
Component
IN
Component
Component
IN
Component
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
TV, projector, etc.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Audio Connection Formats
Audio equipment can be connected to the AV
DVD/BD player, etc.
Audio Signal Flow Chart
controller by using any of the following audio
connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.
When choosing a connection format, bear in
Optical CoaxialMultichannelAnalogHDMI
mind that the AV controller does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice
AV controller
versa. For example, audio signals connected to
an optical or coaxial digital input are not output
by the analog TV/TAPE OUT.
TV, projector, etc.
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting (see
page 108).
*2 Only the front L/R channels are output.
HDMI Analog
1
*
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority:
HDMI, digital, analog.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a TV or Projector
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
A BC
a bc
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
and , or and .)
abac
a
bc
ConnectionAV controllerSignal flowTV, projector, etc.
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT⇒Component video input
MONITOR OUT S⇒S-Video input
MONITOR OUT V⇒Composite video input
TV/TAPE IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (TV/TAPE)⇐Digital optical output
A
b
When you use connection ,
you need to assign the digital
audio input (see page 51).
b
c
C
a
B
Hint!
TV, projector,
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
L R
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
Y PB PR
IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN
etc.
If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver
to the AV controller and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV controller (see pages 34
and 36).
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a DVD Player
See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV controller to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
A BC
a bc
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your DVD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
and , or and .)
abac
a
bc
• If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the
main left and right outputs for connection .
Connection AV controllerSignal flowDVD player
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (DVD/BD)⇐Component video output
DVD/BD IN S⇐S-Video output
DVD/BD IN V⇐Composite video output
DVD/BD IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/BD)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)⇐Digital optical output
a
A
32
COAXIAL
OUT
b
OPTICAL
OUT
c
When you use connection , you
need to assign the digital audio input
(see page 51).
L R
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y PB PR
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
C
B
c
a
DVD player
Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Hooking Up the Multichannel Input
If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV controller’s multichannel input.
Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV controller’s MULTI CH:
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio
output on your DVD player. If your DVD player has a 5.1-channel analog audio output, don’t connect anything to the
AV controller’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.
Before using the multichannel input, you must assign it to an input selector. See “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 52.
To select the multichannel input, see “Audio Selector” on page 114. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity” on page 88.
7.1 ch
5.1 ch
CENTER
FRONTRLSUB
WOOFER
DVD player
LR
SURROUND
LR
SURR
BACK
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
Hint!
With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV
controller, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
A BC
You must connect the AV controller to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
• With connection , you can listen to the VCR or DVD recorder in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use and
, or and .)
bac
ConnectionAV controllerSignal flowVCR or DVD recorder
A
B
C
a
b
c
.
a
bca
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)⇐Component video output
VCR/DVR IN S⇐S-Video output
VCR/DVR IN V⇐Composite video output
VCR/DVR IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)⇐Digital optical output
a bc
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COAXIAL
OUT
b
OPTICAL
OUT
c
When you use connection ,
you need to assign the digital
audio input (see page 51).
L R
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y PB PR
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
C
B
c
When you use connection , you need
to assign the component video input
(see page 50).
VCR or DVD
a
A
recorder
A
Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( or ), and then make the connection. The
video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV controller via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Make the audio connection .
Connection AV controllerSignal flowVCR or DVD recorder
A
B
a
a
VCR/DVR OUT S
VCR/DVR OUT V
VCR/DVR OUT L/R
AB
⇒
⇒
⇒
S-Video input
Composite video input
Analog audio L/R input
B
A
VCR or DVD
recorder
L R
AUDIO
S VIDEO
IN
IN
VIDEO
IN
a
Notes:
• The AV controller must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s in Standby mode.
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV
controller, connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR’s audio and video inputs.
See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output.
Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is
connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source
Hint!
With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs
via the AV controller, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , , or
A BC
), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV controller to your TV via the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
a
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
and , or and .)
abac
Connection AV controllerSignal flowVideo source
A
B
C
a
b
c
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT)⇐Component video output
CBL/SAT IN S⇐S-Video output
CBL/SAT IN V⇐Composite video output
CBL/SAT IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)⇐Digital optical output
a bc
bc
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COAXIAL
OUT
b
OPTICAL
OUT
c
When you use connection , you
need to assign the digital audio
input (see page 51).
L R
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y PB PR
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
A
C
B
c
Satellite, cable,
set-top box, etc.
a
Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a Game Console
Step 1: Video Connection
Choose a video connection that matches your game console ( , , or ), and then make the connection.
You must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection.
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your game console ( or ), and then make the connection.
A BC
ab
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your game console or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use
and .)
b
a
ba
Connection AV controllerSignal flowGame console
A
B
C
a
b
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 (GAME)⇐Component video output
GAME IN S⇐S-Video output
GAME IN V⇐Composite video output
GAME IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 (GAME)⇐Digital optical output
A
b
C
OPTICAL
OUT
L R
AUDIO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y PB PR
OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
a
Game Console
B
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device
Step 1: Video Connection
Make the connection .
Step 2: Audio Connection
Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( or ), and then make the connection.
Connection AV controllerSignal flowCamcorder etc.
A
a
b
A
ab
AUX1 INPUT VIDEO⇐Composite video output
AUX1 INPUT L-AUDIO-R⇐Analog audio L/R output
AUX1 INPUT DIGITAL⇐Digital optical output
Camcorder etc.
AUX1 INPUTAUX1 INPUT
L R
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
A b
a
L R
AUDIO
OUT
AUX1 INPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , , or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in
phono preamp.
a bca
• With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well,
use and , or and .)
abac
a
bc
Connection AV controllerSignal flowCD or turntable
a
b
c
When you use
connection , you
b
need to assign the
digital audio input
(see page 51).
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 2 (VCR/DVR)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 3 (CD)⇐Digital optical output
b
c
CD IN L/R⇐Analog audio L/R output
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
OUT
IN 2
(VCR/DVR)
IN 3
(CD)
OPTICAL
OUT
IN
a
LR
AUDI O
OUT
L
R
CD
CD player
IN
L
R
CD
a
Turntable (MM) with
built-in phono preamp
■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in
The AV controller’s PHONO IN is designed for use with a moving magnet (MM) type cartridge.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the AV controller’s
PHONO IN L/R jacks to the audio output on your turntable.
Notes:
• If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV controller’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the
ground wire may produce an audible hum.
If this happens, disconnect it.
• If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge,
you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC
transformer. Connect your turntable to the head amp or transformer, and connect that to the AV controller’s PHONO IN
L/R jacks.
• You can also use a phono equalizer to connect a turntable
with an MC-type cartridge. See your phono equalizer’s manual for details.
Turntable (MM) with no
phono preamp built-in
AUDIO
OUTPUT
L
R
AUDI O
OUTPUT
L
R
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1:
Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( , or ), and then make the connection.
a bc
• With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3.
• To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and .
a
abac
ConnectionAV controllerSignal flow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder
a
b
c
COAXIAL
b
IN 3
(CBL/SAT)
c
OPTICAL
IN 2
(TV/TAPE)
When you use connection ,
DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 3 (CBL/SAT)⇐Digital coaxial output
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 2 (TV/TAPE)⇐Digital optical output
b
you need to assign the digital
audio input (see page 51).
TV/TAPE IN L/R
TV/TAPE OUT L/R
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
OUT
L R
AUDIO
IN
⇐
⇒
L R
AUDI O
OUT
Analog audio L/R output
Analog audio L/R input
IN
a
L
R
TV/TAPE
a
L
R
TV/TAPE
Cassette, CDR, MD, or
DAT recorder
Connecting a Balanced Audio Source
You can connect a balanced audio source to the AV controller’s BALANCE L/R XLR jacks by using two XLR audio
cables. To use the balanced input, you must assign it to an input selector (see page 52). If you connect a mono source,
use the BALANCE L XLR jack and set the “Input Channel” setting to “Mono(L)” (see page 52). The AV controller’s
balanced INPUT XLR jacks are wired as shown.
12
3
Stereo audio source with
balanced XLR output
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting an RI Dock
Not all iPod models output video. For information
about which iPod models are supported by the RI
Dock, see the RI Dock’s instruction manual.
■ If Your iPod Supports Video:
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the
AV controller’s GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R
jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV
controller’s GAME IN V or VCR/DVR IN V jack.
(Onkyo DS-A2 hookup shown below.)
GAME
IN
IN
GAME
V
V
L
R
Make either
connection.
VCR/DVR
V
IN
IN
L
R
VCR/DVR
■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock
Connect its video output jack to the AV controller’s
GAME IN S or VCR/DVR IN S jack.
■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:
Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the
AV controller’s TV/TAPE IN L/R jacks. (Onkyo DSA2 hookup shown below.)
IN
L
R
TV/TAPE
Notes:
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV controller’s remote controller for the first time
(see page 135).
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV controller with an u cable (see page 42).
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or “HDD/DOCK”.
• Set the AV controller’s Input Display to “DOCK” (see page 55).
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
Connecting a Universal Port Option Series
ex. UP-A1
Note:
When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.
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Connecting the AV controller—Continued
Connecting Onkyo u Components
Step 1:
Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected
to the AV controller with an analog audio cable (connection in the hookup examples) (see pages 31 to
40, 41).
Step 2:
Make the u connection (see illustration right).
Step 3:
If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI Dock, change the
Input Display (see page 55).
With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions:
■ Auto Power On/Standby
■ Direct Change
■ Remote Control
Notes:
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables
are supplied with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
• Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either one to the AV controller. The other jack is
for connecting 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 other Onkyo
components.
• While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the Auto Power
On/Standby and Direct Change u functions do not
work.
a
When you start playback on a component connected
via u, if the AV controller is on Standby, it will
automatically turn on and select that component as
the input source. Similarly, when the AV controller is
set to Standby, all components connected via u
will also go on Standby.
When playback is started on a component connected
via u, the AV controller automatically selects that
component as the input source.
You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to
control your other u-capable Onkyo components,
pointing the remote controller at the AV controller’s
remote control sensor instead of the component. You
must enter the appropriate remote control code first
(see page 136).
IN
L
R
CD
REMOTE
CONTROL
e.g., CD player
e.g., DVD player
DVD/BD
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
IN
L
R
L R
L R
Connecting the Power Cord
Notes:
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of
your speakers and AV components.
• Turning on the AV controller may cause a momentary
power surge that might interfere with other electrical
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,
plug the AV controller into a different branch circuit.
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied
with the AV controller. The supplied power cord is
designed exclusively for use with the AV controller
and should not be used with any other equipment.
• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV controller while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always
disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first,
and then the AV controller.
Step 1:
Connect the supplied power cord to the AV controller’s AC INLET.
To AC wall outlet
Step 2:
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
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Turning On the AV controller
(North American models)
ON/STANDBYON/STANDBY
STANDBY indicator
Turning On and Standby
1
2
AV controller
or
Remote
controller
(European and Asian models)
Set the [POWER] switch to the ON position ( ).
On the AV controller, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the
[ON] button.
The AV controller comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes
off.
Pressing the remote controller’s [ON] button again will turn on any components
connected via u.
To turn the AV controller off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote
controller’s [STANDBY] button. The AV controller will enter Standby mode. To
prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV controller, always turn down the
volume before you turn it off.
(European and Asian models)
STANDBY indicator
POWER
STANDBY
ON
RECEIVER
European and Asian models: To completely shut down the AV controller, set the [POWER] switch to the OFF position
().
Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps
To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV controller before you use it for the
very first time. These settings only need to be made once.
■ Did you connect your TV to an HDMI output or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT?
If you did, “Monitor Setup” on page 44.
■ Run MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup—this is essential!
See “Audyssey MultEQ
■ Have you connected a component to an HDMI input,
component video input, ordigital audio input?
If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 49, “Component Video
Input Setup” on page 50, or “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 51
respectively.
■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder,
or RI Dock?
If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 55.
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup” on page 56.
HDMI
OUT IN
TV/TAPE
MD recorder, CD recorder,
RI Dock
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First Time Setup
This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV controller for the very first time.
Monitor Setup
If you connect your TV to HDMI OUT MAIN, “Monitor
Out” setting is automatically set so that the onscreen
setup menus are displayed and composite video, SVideo, and component video sources are upconverted*
and output.
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
IN
OUT
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
On the “Monitor Out” settings, you can select whether or
not to have the video sources’ images output through the
HDMI output, as well as whether to have the onscreen
setup menu output through the HDMI output or through
an analog output.
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT (not the HDMI output), “Monitor Out”
setting is automatically set so that the onscreen setup
menus are displayed and composite video and S-Video
sources are upconverted* and output.
Composite video, S-Video
IN
OUT
Composite video, S-Video
HDMI
HDMI
Component video
Component video
■ Change “Monitor Out” setting manually
MONITOR OUT
1
2
Tips:
• The “Monitor Out” setting can also be set using the
[VIDEO] button on the remote controller.
• This setting can also be performed by using Onscreen
Setup Menu (see page 47).
Notes:
• See page 28 for charts showing how the “Monitor
Out” and “Resolution” (see page 47) settings affect
the video signal flow through the AV controller.
• You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI
outputs and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
and have the AV controller upconvert the picture
resolution as necessary to match the resolution
supported by your TV (see page 47).
Press the [MONITOR OUT] button.
The current setting is displayed.
Press the [MONITOR OUT] button
repeatedly to select: Analog,
HDMI Main, HDMI Sub, Both,
Both(Main) or Both(Sub)
For details on each item, see step 4 in
the page 47.
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First Time Setup—Continued
In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the
same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your
Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.
Selecting the Language used for the
onscreen setup menus
This setting determines the language used for the
onscreen setup menus. You can select: English, German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, or Chinese.
RECEIVER
qwer
ENTER
SETUP
1
2
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Menu
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Remote Controller Setup
9. Lock Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “6. Miscellaneous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup
4
Immediate Display
Display Position
TV Format
Language
(European and Asian models)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Language”, and
On
Bottom
Auto
English
then use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger A Setup
4. 12V Trigger B Setup
5. 12V Trigger C Setup
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First Time Setup—Continued
RECEIVER
qwer
ENTER
SETUP
Using the Display to change the
settings
The settings of the AV controller can be changed using
the Display.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu item appears on the
display.
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus
Carry out the settings for the AV controller by using the
Onscreen Setup Menu.
1
2
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Menu
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Remote Controller Setup
9. Lock Setup
Tip:
On several functions, the explanation
will be displayed under the screen.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select item and then
press [ENTER].
The submenu appears.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
menu.
Press the [RETURN] button to return to
the previous menu.
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select item and then
press [ENTER].
The submenu item appears on the
display.
Press the [SETUP] button to close the
menu.
Press the [RETURN] button to return to
the previous menu.
Onscreen Setup Menus and Display
As each item in the Onscreen Setup Menus is selected,
the selected items will be displayed one by one.
Onscreen Setup Menus
Menu
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Remote Controller Setup
9. Lock Setup
Display
Note:
During Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker Setup, messages, etc., that are displayed on the
TV screen will appear in the Display.
®
XT Room Correction and
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First Time Setup—Continued
Monitor Out Setup
If you connect your TV to the HDMI output, set the
“Monitor Out” setting so that the onscreen setup menus
are displayed and composite video, S-Video, and
component video sources are upconverted and output.
If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT, set the “Monitor Out” setting so that
the onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite
video and S-Video sources are upconverted and output.
You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI
outputs and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
and have the AV controller upconvert the picture
resolution as necessary to match the resolution
supported by your TV.
1
2
3
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Monitor Out”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “Monitor Out” menu appears.
1–1. Monitor Out
Monitor Out
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
Saturation
HDMI Main
Through
0
0
0
0
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Monitor Out”, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
Analog:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT, S MONITOR
OUT, or V MONITOR OUT.
HDMI Main:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT MAIN.
HDMI Sub:
Select this if your TV is connected
to the HDMI OUT SUB.
Both:
Select this if your TVs are connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN
and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are output from both HDMI
outputs at the resolution supported
by both TVs.
Both (Main):
Select this if your TVs are connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN
and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are output from both HDMI
outputs but HDMI OUT MAIN will
become a priority; depending on the
resolution, video signals may not be
output from HDMI OUT SUB.
Both (Sub):
Select this if your TVs are connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN
and HDMI OUT SUB. Video signals are output from both HDMI
outputs but HDMI OUT SUB will
become a priority; depending on the
resolution, video signals may not be
output from HDMI OUT MAIN.
Notes:
• If not connected to the same output
you have selected in the“Monitor
Out” setting, the “Monitor Out”
setting will be automatically
switched to “Analog”.
• When you select other than
“Analog”, the onscreen setup menus
are output by only the HDMI
outputs. If you’re not using the
HDMI output and select settings
by mistake and the menus
disappear, press the [MONITOR
OUT] button to select “Analog”.
• For Deep Color output, if the
“Monitor Out” setting is set to “Both
(Main)” or “Both (Sub)”, the number
of bit may be limited due to the
capability of your TV connected to a
priority output.
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First Time Setup—Continued
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Resolution”, and
use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
Through:
Select this to pass video through the
AV controller at the same resolution
and with no conversion.
Auto :
*
Select this to have the AV controller
automatically convert video at resolutions not supported by your TV.
480p (480p/576p):
Select this for 480p or 576p output
and video conversion as necessary.
720p:
Select this for 720p output and
video conversion as necessary.
1080i:
Select this for 1080i output and
video conversion as necessary.
1080p :
*
Select this for 1080p output and
video conversion as necessary.
1080p/24 :
Source:
Tips:
• The “Resolution” setting can also be
• The “Resolution” setting is set
Notes:
• Settings marked with an asterisk ( )
• If the “Monitor Out” setting is set to
• Depending on the incoming video
*
Select this for 1080p output at 24
frames per second and video conversion as necessary.
Output will be according to the resolution level which was set in the
“Picture Adjust” setting (see
page 99).
set using the [VIDEO] button on the
remote controller.
respectively of main, sub, and
analog.
*
are not available when the “Monitor
Out” setting is set to “Analog”.
“Both”, this setting is fixed at
“Auto”.
signal, video playback may not be
smooth or the vertical resolution may
be lowered. In this case select other
than “1080p/24”.
6
Notes:
• See page 28 for charts showing how the “Monitor
Out” and “Resolution” settings affect the video signal
flow through the AV controller.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Video Input Setup
HDMI Input Setup
If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you
must assign that input to an input selector. For example,
if you connect your DVD/BD player to HDMI IN 1, you
must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD/BD input selector.
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV controller with
an HDMI cable, you can set the AV controller so that
composite video, S-Video, and component video sources
are upconverted* and output by the HDMI output. You
can set this for each input selector by selecting the
“- - - - -” option.
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
Composite video, S-Video,
component video
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
IN
OUT
HDMI
HDMI
4
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4,
HDMI5, HDMI6, HDMI7:
Select the HDMI IN to which
the video component has
been connected.
-----: Output composite video,
S-Video, and component
video sources from the HDMI
outputs. The video output signal from the HDMI outputs is
the one configured in “Component Video Input Setup”
(see page 50).
• Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to
more than one input selector. When
HDMI IN have already been
assigned, you must set first any
unused input selectors to “- - - - -” or
you will be unable to assign HDMI
IN to input selector.
• “AUX 1” is used only for digital
input from the front panel terminals.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “2. HDMI Input”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “HDMI Input” menu appears.
1–2. HDMI Input
DVD/BD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
AUX 1
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
HDMI4
FRONT
Notes:
• For composite video, S-Video, and component video
upconversion for the HDMI output, the “Monitor Out”
setting must be set to other than “Analog” (see
page 47), and the “HDMI Input” setting must be set to
“- - - - -”. See page 28 for more information on video
signal flow and upconversion.
• If no video component is connected to HDMI output
(even if the HDMI input is assigned), the AV
controller selects the video source based on the setting
of Component Video Input.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector, the
AV controller will select audio from HDMI IN as a
priority. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 51.
• The TUNER input selector cannot be assigned and is
fixed at the “- - - - -” option.
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1
Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT
jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
• Do not assign the component connected with the
HDMI input to the TV/TAPE selector when you set
“TV Control” setting to “On” (see page 109).
Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) operation is not guaranteed.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Component Video Input Setup
If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or PC
INPUT ANALOG RGB, you must assign it to an input
selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD
player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you should
assign it to the DVD/BD input selector.
If you’ve connected your TV to the AV controller with a
component video cable, you can set the AV controller so
that composite video and S-Video sources are
upconverted* and output by the COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
selector by selecting the “- - - - -” option.
Composite video, S-Video
Composite video, S-Video
*1 Only when “Monitor Out” setting is set to “Analog”.
1
*1
. You can set this for each input
Component video
IN
OUT
Component video
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
4
5
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an input selector,
and then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
IN1: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1.
IN2: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.
IN3: Select if the video component
is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3.
PC IN: Select if the personal com-
puter is connected to PC
INPUT ANALOG RGB.
-----: Select if you are using the
HDMI outputs, rather than
the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT, for the output from
composite video, S-Video,
and component video
sources.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “3. Component
Video Input”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Component Video Input” menu
appears.
1–3. Component Video Input
DVD/BD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
AUX 1
IN1
- - - - IN2
IN3
- - - - -
Notes:
• For composite video and S-Video upconversion for
the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, the
“Monitor Out” setting must be set to “Analog” (see
page 47), and the “Component Video Input” setting
must be set to “- - - - -”. See page 28 for more
information on video signal flow and upconversion.
• If not connected to the same output you have selected
in the “Monitor Out” setting, the “Monitor Out”
setting will be automatically switched to “Analog”
(see page 47).
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1
Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack,
you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
■ About PC Input
Signals from PC INPUT ANALOG RGB are output
from the HDMI output without the resolution
conversion.
Supported Resolution:
• VGA (640480) 60/72/75/85 Hz
• SVGA (800600) 56/60/72/75/85 Hz
• XGA (1024768) 60/70/75/85 Hz
• SXGA (12801024) 60/75 Hz
×
×
×
×
Note:
The picture adjust setting is effective for only 60 Hz.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Digital Audio Input Setup
If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you
must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack,
you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By
default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD/
BD input selector, although this can be changed.
Here are the default assignments.
Input selectorDefault assignment
DVD/BDCOAX1
VCR/DVRCOAX2
CBL/SATCOAX3
GAMEOPT1
AUX 1FRONT (Fixed)
AUX2-----
TV/TAPEOPT2
TUNER----- (Fixed)
CDOPT3
PHONO-----
PORT-----
1
2
3
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “4. Digital Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Digital Audio Input” menu
appears.
1–4. Digital Audio Input
DVD/BD
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
GAME
AUX 1
COAX1
COAX2
COAX3
OPT1
FRONT
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an input selector,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select “COAX1”,
“COAX2”, “COAX3”, “OPT1”,
“OPT2”, “OPT3”, or “- - - - - (analog)”.
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an
input selector in “HDMI Input
Setup” on page 49, the AV controller
will select audio from HDMI IN as a
priority.
• Press the [ENTER] button when you
do not use the signal of audio from
the HDMI IN. The “ ” mark is displayed like “COAX1 ”.
*
*
• “AUX 1” is used only for digital
input from the front panel terminals.
Examples:
If you connect your DVD player to the
OPTICAL IN 1 jack, set “DVD/BD” to
“OPT1”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the OPTICAL
IN 2 jack when the VCR/DVR input
selector is selected, set “VCR/DVR” to
“OPT2”.
If you want to listen to audio from the
component connected to the
COAXIAL IN 1 jack when the CBL/
SAT input selector is selected, set
“CBL/SAT” to “COAX1”.
For input selectors that you don’t want
to assign a digital input jack, set to
“- - - - - (analog)”.
5
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Notes:
• Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a
digital input (optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/
96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.
• If you connect an input component (such as UP-A1
Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT
jack, you cannot assign any input to PORT selector.
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV
controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
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First Time Setup—Continued
Analog Audio Input Setup
If you connect a component to the AV controller’s analog
multichannel input, you must assign that input to an
input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/
BD player to the multichannel input, you must assign it
to the DVD/BD input selector.
If you connect a component to the AV controller’s
balanced input, you must assign that input to an input
selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to
the balanced input, you must assign it to the CD input
selector.
1
2
3
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Input/Output
Assign”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
appears.
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “5. Analog Audio
Input”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Analog Audio Input” menu
appears.
1–5. Analog Audio Input
Multich
Subwoofer Input Sensitivity
Balance
Input Channel
- - - - -
0dB
- - - - -
Stereo
4
5
6
7
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select an input selector.
You can assign the multichannel input
to the following input selectors: “DVD/
BD”, “VCR/DVR”, “CBL/SAT”,
“GAME”, “AUX1”, “AUX2”, “TV/
TAPE”, “CD”, or “PHONO”. If you
don’t want to assign the multichannel
input, set to “- - - - -”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Balance”, and use
the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select an input selector:
You can assign the balanced input to
the following input selectors: “DVD/
BD”, “VCR/DVR”, “CBL/SAT”,
“GAME”, “AUX1”, “AUX2”, “TV/
TAPE”, “CD”, or “PHONO”.
If you don’t want to assign the balanced
input, set to “- - - - -”.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Input Channel”,
and use the Left and Right [e]/
[r] buttons to select:
Stereo:
Select if the source is stereo and
you’ve connected it to the
INPUT:BALANCE L/R jacks.
Mono(L):
Select if the source is mono and
you’ve connected it to the
INPUT:BALANCE L jack.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
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Notes:
• To listen to the component connected to the multichannel input or balanced input, press the [AUDIO]
button and select the “Audio selector” (see page 114).
• This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons,
and [ENTER] button.
First Time Setup—Continued
Speaker Settings
If you change these settings, you must run
Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and
Speaker Setup again (see page 56).
If you’ve fed your front speakers from the FRONT L/R
and SURR BACK L/R outputs for bi-amping, you must
change the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting. For hookup
information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speakers” on
page 21.
Notes:
• When bi-amping is used, the AV controller is able to
feed up to 7.2 speakers in the main room.
• Before you change these settings, turn down the
volume.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
4
5
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “Speakers
Type(Front)”, and then use the
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
select:
Normal: Select this if you’ve con-
nected your front speakers
normally.
Bi-Amp: Select this if you’ve con-
nected your front speakers
for bi-amped operation.
Note:
Surround back speakers cannot be used
if you select “Bi-Amp”.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
2
3
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “2. Speaker
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Setup” menu appears.
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “1. Speaker Settings”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears.
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speakers Type(Front)Normal
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First Time Setup—Continued
TV Format Setup (European and
Asian models)
For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you
must specify the TV system used in your area.
1
2
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “6. Miscellaneous”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Miscellaneous” menu appears.
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger A Setup
4. 12V Trigger B Setup
5. 12V Trigger C Setup
5
When you’ve finished, press the
[SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
FM/AM Frequency Step Setup
For FM/AM tuning to work properly, you must specify
the FM/AM frequency step used in your area. Note that
when this setting is changed, all radio presets are
deleted.
1
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
followed by the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
selected on your TV.
3
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “2. OSD Setup”,
and then press [ENTER].
The “OSD Setup” menu appears.
6–2. OSD Setup
Immediate Display
Display Position
TV Format
Language
On
Bottom
Auto
English
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “TV Format”, and
then use the Left and Right
[e]/[r] buttons to select:
Auto: Select this to automatically
detect the TV system from the
video input signals.
NTSC: Select if the TV system in
your area is NTSC.
PAL: Select if the TV system in
your area is PAL.
2
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “7. Hardware
Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
The “Hardware Setup” menu appears.
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote ID
2. Multi Zone
3. Tuner
4. HDMI
5. Network
6. Firmware Update
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First Time Setup—Continued
3
4
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “3. Tuner”, and
then press [ENTER].
The “Tuner” menu appears.
(North American models)
7–3. Tuner
FM/AM Frequency Step
SAT Radio Mode
(European and Asian models)
7–3. Tuner
AM Frequency Step9kHz
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r]
buttons to select:
(North American models)
200kHz/10kHz:
Select if 200 kHz/10 kHz steps are
used in your area.
50kHz/9kHz:
Select if 50 kHz/9 kHz steps are
used in your area.
200kHz/10kHz
None
1
GAMETV/TAPE
VCR/DVR
Press the [TV/TAPE], [GAME] or
[VCR/DVR] input selector button
so that “TV/TAPE”, “GAME” or
“VCR/DVR” appears on the display.
or
or
(European and Asian models)
10kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are
5
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The setup menu closes.
used in your area.
9kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used
in your area.
Changing the Input Display
If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc
recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/
OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME IN or
VCR/DVR IN jacks, for u to work properly, you must
change this setting.
This setting can only be changed on the AV controller.
2
or
or
(3 seconds)
Notes:
• DOCK can be selected for the TV/TAPE or GAME or
VCR/DVR input selector, but not at the same time.
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before
using the AV controller’s remote controller for the first
time (see page 135).
Press and hold down the [TV/
TAPE], [GAME] or [VCR/DVR]
input selector button (about 3
seconds) to change the setting.
Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or
DOCK.
For the TV/TAPE input selector, the
setting changes in this order:
TV/TAPE → MD → CDR
→
DOCK
For the GAME input selector, the
setting changes in this order:
GAME ↔ DOCK
For the VCR/DVR input selector, the
setting changes in this order:
VCR/DVR
→
↔ DOCK
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First Time Setup—Continued
Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room
Correction and Speaker Setup
With the supplied calibrated microphone,
Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically determines the
number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of
bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the
subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary
listening position.
Audyssey MultEQ XT then removes the distortion
caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical
problems over the listening area in both the frequency
and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced
sound for everyone. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ XT
allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ
maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any
volume level (see page 96).
Before using this function, connect and position all of
your speakers.
If Audyssey Dynamic EQ is set to “On”,
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
™
becomes available.
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking
into account human perception and room acoustics.
Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency response
and surround levels moment-by-moment at any userselected volume setting. The result is bass response,
tonal balance, and surround impression that remain
constant despite changes in volume. Dynamic EQ
combines information from incoming source levels
with actual output sound levels in the room, a prerequisite for delivering a loudness correction solution.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with
Audyssey MultEQ XT to provide well-balanced
sound for every listener at any volume level.
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of
large variations in volume level between television
programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud
passages of movies. Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume setting by the user and then monitors
how the volume of program material is being perceived by listeners in real time to decide whether an
adjustment is needed. Whenever necessary, Dynamic
Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the desired playback volume level
while optimizing the dynamic range.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic
Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted
automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain
the same whether watching movies, flipping between
television channels, or changing from stereo to surround sound content.
™
, which
Measurement Positions
To create a listening environment in your home theater
that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ XT takes
measurements at up to eight positions within the
listening area.
■ First measurement point
Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this
refers to the most central position where one would
normally sit within the listening environment.
MultEQ XT uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity, and
the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.
■ Second
These are the other listening positions (i.e., the
places where the other listeners will sit). You can
measure up to eight positions.
The following examples show some typical home theater
seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches
yours, and position the microphone accordingly when
prompted.
−eighth measurement positions
TVTVTV
TVTVTV
TVTVTV
: listening area: listening position
–
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First Time Setup—Continued
Using Audyssey MultEQ® XT
ON/STANDBY
Speaker setup
microphone
ENTER
qwer
1
2
3
Turn on the AV controller and the
connected TV.
On the TV, select the input to which the
AV controller is connected.
Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Listening Position a (page 56), and connect it
to the SETUP MIC jack.
The speaker setting menu appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Speakers Type
Front High/Front Wide Preout
Normal
Front High
If you change “Speakers Type”
settings, refer to step 4 on “Speaker
Settings” (page 53).
In accordance with the connected
speakers, set the “Front High/Front
Wide Preout” setting to “Front High” or
“Front Wide”.
When you’ve finished, press the
[ENTER] button.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Notes:
• If the AV controller is muted, it will be unmuted
automatically when Audyssey MultEQ XT
Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.
• Room correction and speaker setup cannot be
performed while a pair of headphones is
connected.
• It takes about 30 minutes to complete the room
correction and speaker setup for eight positions.
Total measurement time varies depending on the
number of speakers.
• Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone
during the room correction and speaker setup,
unless you want to cancel the setup.
• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during
the room correction and speaker setup.
Please place setup microphone at
center of listening area at
ear height.
Next
Notes:
• Before starting Audyssey MultEQ
XT Room Correction and Speaker
Setup, arrange the room and connect
the speakers as you would for
enjoying movies. Changes to the
room after auto setup requires you
run the auto setup again, as room EQ
characteristics may have changed.
• When starting the room correction
and speaker setup, do not stand
between the speakers and
microphone, and avoid obstacles
blocking the path between speakers
and microphone. This will produce
inaccurate results.
• Position the microphone at ear height
of a seated listener with the
microphone tip pointed directly at
the ceiling using a tripod. Do not
hold the microphone in your hand
during measurements as this will
produce inacurate results.
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First Time Setup—Continued
4
5
• Make the room as quiet as possible.
Background noise can disrupt the
room measurements. Close
windows, silence cell phones,
televisions, radios, air conditioners,
fluorescent lights, home appliances,
light dimmers, or other devices.
• Cell phones should be turned off or
placed away from all audio
electronics during the measurement
process as Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI) may cause
measurement disruptions (even if the
cell phone is not in use).
Press [ENTER].
The room correction and speaker setup
starts.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Do not unplug setup microphone.
Please keep quiet.
Now measuring. . .
Test tones are played through each
speaker as Audyssey MultEQ
®
XT
Room Correction and Speaker Setup
runs. This process takes a few minutes.
Please refrain from talking during
measurements and do not stand
between speakers and the microphone.
The following screen appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
6
7
8
When prompted, place the setup
microphone at the next position,
and repeat step 5.
After the 3rd to the 8th measurement, the following screen
appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Please select [Next], when measuring next position,
and select [Finish], when ending.
Next
Finish(Calculate)
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
Next:
Select “Next” to begin measuring
the next measurement position.
After the 8th measurement has been
taken, the procedure automatically
proceeds to step 8.
Finish(Calculate):
Select this if you don’t want to
measure any more listening positions and are ready to calculate the
results, then go to step 8.
When the measurements are
complete, the following screen
appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
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Please place setup microphone at 2nd position at
ear height.
Next
Place the setup microphone at
the next position (page 56), and
then press [ENTER].
Audyssey MultEQ XT performs more
measurements. This takes a few
minutes.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Do not unplug setup microphone.
Please keep quiet.
Now measuring. . .
Calculating...
First Time Setup—Continued
9
10
When the calculations are complete, the following screen
appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
--
Review SP Configuration
Subwoofer No
Front Full Band
Center 40Hz
Surround 120Hz
Front Wide None
Front High None
Surr Back 150Hz
Surr Back Ch 2ch
Save
Cancel
--
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an option, and then
press [ENTER].
The options are:
Save:
Save the calculated settings and exit
the room correction and speaker
setup.
Cancel:
Cancel the room correction and
speaker setup.
Note:
You can view the calculated settings for
the speaker configuration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by using the
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons.
If you selected “Save”, the results are
saved, and the following screen
appears.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Saving...
Notes:
• When the room correction and speaker setup is
complete, the “Equalizer Settings” (page 92) will be
set to “Audyssey” and “Dynamic EQ” (page 96) will
be set to “On”.
• You can cancel the Room Correction and Speaker
Setup at any point in this procedure simply by
disconnecting the setup microphone.
Error Messages
While the room correction and speaker setup is in
progress, one of the following error messages may
appear:
❏ Ambient noise is too high.
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Ambient noise is too high.
Retry
Cancel
This message appears if the background noise is too
loud and the measurements cannot be performed
properly.
Remove the source of the noise and try again.
Retry: Return to the measured point immediately
before and start set up again.
Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.
❏ Speaker Detect Error
This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes”
means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no
speaker was detected.
Tip:
See “Speaker Configuration” (page 18) for appropriate
settings.
The speaker type detected does not match what was
expected. The speaker may be incorrect type or broken. Please check that it is the correct speaker type.
❏ Speaker Matching Error!
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Speaker Matching Error!
Retry
Cancel
The number of speakers detected on the second measurement and later was different to the number
detected on the first measurement.
Make sure speakers that could not be detected are
connected properly.
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.
❏ Writing Error!
MultEQ XT: Auto Setup
Writing Error!
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
If you wish to make changes to the settings found during
the room correction and speaker setup, follow the
directions on pages 90 to 93.
Notes:
• Please note that THX recommends any THX main
speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your
speakers using Audyssey MultEQ XT Room
Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure
manually that any THX speakers are set to 80 Hz
(THX) crossover (see page 90).
• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of
subwoofers and the interaction with the room, THX
recommends setting the level and the distance of the
subwoofer manually.
• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may
notice irregular results when setting the level and/or
distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX
recommends setting them manually.
Using Powered Subwoofers
If you’re using powered subwoofers that output very
low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be
detected by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction
and Speaker Setup.
If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review SP
Configuration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s
volume to the half-way point, set it to its highest
crossover frequency, and then try running
Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker
Setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and
the sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an
appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a lowpass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your
subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.
Retry
Cancel
This message appears if saving fails.
Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3
attempts, the AV controller is probably malfunctioning.
Contact your Onkyo dealer.
Retry: Return to step 2 and try again.
Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.
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Basic Operations
Selecting the Input Source
This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).
1
AV controller
MASTER VOLUME
Input selector buttons
Remote
controller
or
INPUT
SELECTOR
RECEIVER
VOL q/w
Use the AV controller’s input selector buttons to select the input
source.
To select the input source with the remote controller, press the
[RECEIVER] button, and then press the INPUT SELECTOR buttons.
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2
3
AV controllerRemote
or
4
controller
Start playback on the source component.
When you select DVD or another video component, on your TV, you’ll need
to select the video input that’s connected to the AV controller’s HDMI outputs,
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR OUT.
On some DVD players, you may need to turn on the digital audio output.
To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control, or the
remote controller’s VOL [q]/[w] button.
The volume can be set to –Q
play).
The AV controller is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing precise adjustment.
The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume
Setup” on page 105.
Select a listening mode and enjoy!
See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 75.
dB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (relative dis-
Basic Operations—Continued
DISPLAY
TONE, e, r DIMMER
DISPLAY
Press
[RECEIVER]
first.
DIMMER
MUTING
SLEEP
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
except when the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening
mode is selected.
1
AV controller
2
AV controller
Press the [TONE] button repeatedly to select either “Bass” or
“Treble” for each speaker or subwoofer.
Use the Up [r] and Down [e]
buttons to adjust.
Notes:
• This setting is not available when the multichannel
Analog input is selected.
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the
Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode.
Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current
input source as follows.
Remote
controller
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [DISPLAY] button.
The following information can typically be displayed for
input sources.
Input source
Listening
Signal format*
Sampling
frequency
Input Signal
Resolution
Output
Resolution
* If the input signal is analog, no format information is displayed.
If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed.
If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format and
the number of channels is displayed. For some digital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal format, number of
channels, and sampling frequency is displayed.
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears.
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [DISPLAY]
button repeatedly to cycle
through the available information.
mode
Tip:
This procedure can also be performed
on the remote controller by using
[AUDIO] button (see page 112).
■ Bass
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the
front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
■ Treble
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by
the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.
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Basic Operations—Continued
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the AV controller’s display.
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [DIMMER]
button repeatedly to select:
• Normal + VOLUME light on.
• Normal + VOLUME light off.
• Dim + VOLUME light off.
• Dimmer + VOLUME light off.
Alternatively, you can use the AV con-
troller’s [DIMMER] button (North American models).
Muting the AV Controller
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV controller.
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [MUTING] button.
The output is muted and the MUTING
indicator flashes on the display, as
shown.
Using the Sleep Timer
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV controller to
turn off automatically after a specified period.
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the
required sleep time.
The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10
minutes in 10 minute steps.
The SLEEP indicator appears on the
display when the sleep timer has been
set. The specified sleep time appears on
the display for about five seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP]
button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.
To check the time remaining until the AV controller
sleeps, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press
the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
Using Headphones
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch
phone plug) to the AV controller’s PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.
To unmute the AV controller, press the
[MUTING] button again, or adjust the
volume.
The Mute function is cancelled when
the AV controller is set to Standby.
Tip:
You can specify how much the output is muted with the
“Muting Level” setting (page 105).
Notes:
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES
jack, the Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR light up.
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening
mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo,
Mono, Direct, Pure Audio or DTS Surround Sensation.
• Listening mode automatically changes into DTS surround sensation when you connect a pair of headphones while DTS surround sensation mode is
currently selected.
• The following listening modes can be used with headphones (the listening modes available also depend on
the currently selected input source): Stereo, Direct,
Pure Audio, Mono and DTS Surround Sensation.
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Basic Operations—Continued
Using Easy Macros
Using the Easy macro command in the Easy macro
mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components
with simple commands by simply pressing one button.
These commands are user-specifiable (see page 144) and
the default actions are described below. Press the
ACTIVITIES buttons to start the Easy macro command.
Once the AV controller has entered the normal macro
mode, all of the ACTIVITIES buttons will automatically
switch to the normal macro mode. In this case, pressing
the [ALL OFF] button will set only the AV controller to
Standby mode.
ACTIVITIES
buttons
ALL OFF,
MY MOVIE,
MY TV,
MY MUSIC
RECEIVER
AUDIO
MY MUSIC (default):
1. The Onkyo CD player connected
to the AV controller is turned on.
2. The AV controller is turned on.
3. The input selector of the AV controller is set to “CD”.
4. The player starts playback.
Note:
Once you start the Easy macro command, you cannot use other ACTIVITIES buttons during the execution. If
you want to operate other components
halfway, press the [ALL OFF] to stop
and press desired ACTIVITIES button.
2
Press the [ALL OFF] button.
1. The connected component stops
and turns off.
2. The AV controller turns off.
3. The TV connected to the AV controller turns off (Standby).
*1. Depending on the start-up time of the DVD/BD player, the AV
controller may not activate this playback command. In this case,
press the Play [1] button on the remote controller.
*2. When [MY MUSIC] is selected, with the default settings, this
will not be performed.
*3. With some televisions, the power may not be turned off (or enter
standby).
*2*3
1
Press the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV],
or [MY MUSIC] button.
MY MOVIE (default):
1. The TV connected to the AV controller is turned on.
2. The Onkyo DVD player connected to the AV controller is
turned on.
3. The AV controller is turned on.
4. The input selector of the AV controller is set to “DVD/BD”.
5. The player starts playback.
*1
MY TV (default):
1. The TV connected to the AV controller is turned on.
2. The cable set-top box connected to
the AV controller is turned on.
3. The AV controller is turned on.
4. The input selector of the AV controller is set to “CBL/SAT”. You
can enjoy cable TV.
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Basic Operations—Continued
Changing Source Component
When you want to operate the component that is not
assigned as the source component, you can assign it as
the source component. For the default assignment, see
page 145.
While holding down the REMOTE
MODE button, press and hold
down the [MY MOVIE], [MY TV],
or [MY MUSIC] button (about 3
seconds).
The ACTIVITIES buttons that you
pressed flashes twice, indicating that
the setting has been established.
Examples:
When you press the [MY MUSIC] button and want to start the Onkyo Cassette recorder, while holding down
[TV/TAPE] button, press and hold
down the [MY MUSIC] button (about
(3 seconds)
3 seconds) flashes twice.
Tip:
This procedure can also be performed
via onscreen menu (see page 144).
Restoring Default
1
(3 seconds)
2
While holding down the [AUDIO]
button, press and hold down the
[ALL OFF] button until the ALL
OFF button lights up (about 3
seconds).
Release the [AUDIO] and [ALL
OFF] buttons and press the [ALL
OFF] button again.
The ALL OFF button flashes twice.
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Listening to the Radio
S
O
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.
TUNER
TUNING MODE TUNING /
Listening to the Radio
Use the [TUNER] input selector
button to select either AM or FM.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Each time you press the [TUNER] but-
ton, the input source changes between
AM and FM.
BandFrequency
(Actual display depends on country.)
Tuning into Radio Stations
■ Auto Tuning Mode
1
Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator
appears on the display.
TUNED
AUTO
FM
TERE
■ Manual Tuning Mode
1
2
This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200k/10k (or
50k/9k) Hz steps.
In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
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.
■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
1
Remote
controller
Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator
disappears from the display.
Press and hold the TUNING Up or
Down [q]/[w] buttons.
The frequency stops changing when
you release the button.
Press the buttons repeatedly to change
the frequency one step at a time.
Press the [TUNER] button repeatedly to select AM or FM, followed
by the [D.TUN] button.
2
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM
STEREO indicator appears on the display, as shown.
Press the TUNING Up or Down
[q]/[w] buttons.
Searching stops when a station is
found.
2
Remote
controller
(Actual display depends on 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.
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
Presetting AM/FM Stations
MEMORY PRESET e/r
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite
AM/FM radio stations as presets.
1
2
3
Tune into the AM/FM station that
you want to store as a preset.
Press the [MEMORY] button.
The preset number flashes.
While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), use the
PRESET [e]/[r] buttons to
select a preset from 1 through 40.
AV controller
or
Remote
controller
or
Remote
controller
To select a preset, use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons, or the
remote controller’s CH [+/–] button.
You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select
a preset directly.
Deleting Presets
MEMORY, TUNING MODE
4
Note:
You can name your radio presets for easy identification
(see page 99). Its name is displayed instead of the band
and frequency.
Press the [MEMORY] button
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
PRESET e/r
1
2
Select the preset that you want to
delete.
See the previous section.
While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING
MODE] button.
The preset is deleted and its number
disappears from the display.
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
Using RDS (European models)
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are
available.
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator
appears.
RDS indicator
■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed
by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use
it these days. In addition to displaying text information,
RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g.,
news, sport, rock, etc.).
The AV controller supports four types of RDS information:
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for
3 seconds.
RT (Radio Text)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
information, the text will be shown on the display (see
page 70).
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
(see page 70).
TP (Traffic Program)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
broadcast traffic information (see page 70).
Notes:
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV
controller may not be identical to those broadcast by
the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be
displayed when unsupported characters are received.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
RDS Program Types (PTY)
TypeDisp lay
NoneNone
News reportsNews
Current affairsAffairs
InformationInfo
SportSport
EducationEducate
DramaDrama
CultureCulture
Science and technologyScience
Var iedVaried
Pop musicPop M
Rock musicRock M
Middle of the road musicEasy M
Light classicsLight M
Serious classicsClassics
Other musicOther M
WeatherWeather
FinanceFinance
Children’s programmesChildren
Social affairsSocial
ReligionReligion
Phone inPhone In
Tr av elTra ve l
LeisureLeisure
Jazz musicJazz
Country musicCountry
National musicNation M
Oldies musicOldies
Folk musicFolk M
DocumentaryDocument
Alarm testTEST
AlarmAlarm!
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Listening to the Radio—Continued
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
RT/PTY/TP
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
once.
The RT information scrolls across the
display.
Notes:
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV controller waits for the RT information.
• If the message “
no RT information is available.
No Text Data” appears on the display,
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
3
4
To start the search, press
[ENTER].
The AV controller searches until it finds
a station of the type you specified, at
which point it stops briefly before continuing with the search.
When a station you want to listen
to is found, press [ENTER].
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
Listening to Traffic News (TP)
RT/PTY/TP
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.
ENTER
PRESET e/r
RT/PTY/TP
You can search for radio stations by type.
1
2
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
twice.
The current program type appears on
the display.
Use the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons
to select the type of program you
want.
See the table on page 69.
ENTER
1
2
Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button
three times.
If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will
appear on the display, and traffic news
will be heard as and when it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square brackets
appears, this means that the station is
not broadcasting TP.
To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press [ENTER].
The AV controller searches until it finds
a station that’s broadcasting TP.
If no stations are found, the message
“Not Found” appears.
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Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod
About the UP-A1 Dock
With the UP-A1 Dock (sold separately), you can easily
play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple
iPod through the AV controller and enjoy great sound.
You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to
operate your iPod.
For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo
Web site at: http://www.onkyo.com
iPod adapter
Dock connector
Compatible iPod models
For information about which iPod models are supported by the UP-A1 Dock, see the UP-A1 Dock
instruction manual.
Note:
Before using the UP-A1 Dock, update your iPod with the
latest software, available from the Apple Web site.
Function Overview
■ Basic Operation
Note:
The AV controller may take several seconds to startup,
so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first
song.
• Auto Power On Function
If you start iPod playback while the AV controller is
on Standby, the AV controller will automatically turn
on and select your iPod as the input source.
• Direct Change Function
If you start iPod playback while listening to another
input source, the AV controller will automatically
select your iPod as the input source.
• Using the AV controller’s Remote Controller
You can use the AV controller’s remote controller to
control basic iPod functions.
Operating Notes:
• Functionality depends on your iPod model and generation.
• Before selecting a different input source, stop iPod
playback to prevent the AV controller from selecting
the iPod input source by mistake.
• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV
controller may not be able to select the input source
properly.
• While your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume
control has no effect. If you adjust your iPod models
volume control while it’s in the UP-A1 Dock, make
sure it’s not set too high before you reconnect your
headphones.
• The Auto Power On function will not work if you set
your iPod in the UP-A1 Dock while it is playing.
• When Zone 2 or 3 is turned on, you can’t use Auto
Power On and Direct Change functions.
■ Using Your iPod models Alarm Clock
You can use your iPod models Alarm Clock function to
automatically turn on your iPod and the AV controller at
a specified time. The AV controller’s input source will
automatically be set to the [PORT] selector.
Notes:
• To use this function, your iPod must be in the UP-A1
Dock, and the UP-A1 Dock must be connected to the
AV controller.
• When you use this function, be sure to set the AV controller’s volume control to a suitable level.
• The AV controller may take several seconds to startup,
so you might not hear the first few seconds of the first
song.
• When Zone 2 or 3 is turned on, you can’t use this function.
• You cannot use this function for sound effects on your
iPod.
■ Charging Your iPod models Battery
The UP-A1 Dock charges your iPod models battery
while your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock and connected to
the UNIVERSAL PORT jacks on the AV controller.
While your iPod is seated in the UP-A1 Dock, its battery
will be charged when the AV controller is set to “On” or
“Standby”.
Note:
When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the
power consumption on standby mode slightly increases.
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Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod—Continued
Controlling iPod
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been
programmed with the remote control code for your
Dock, you can control your iPod in the Dock with the
following buttons.
The [PORT] button is preprogrammed with the remote
control code for controlling a Dock with Universal Port
connector.
For details on entering a remote control code, see
page 135.
When Using a Dock with Universal Port connector:
• Connect the Dock to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack.
• See the Dock’s instruction manual for more information.
You can control your iPod when “PORT” is selected as
the input source.
Press [PORT] button first.
f
g
h
i
a
j
k
l
b
c
d
e
Notes:
• With some iPod models and generations, certain buttons may not work as expected.
• For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the
instruction manual.
m
n
o
p
a Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus and select items.
b Previous [7] button
Restarts the current song. Press it again to select the
previous song.
c Fast Reverse [5] button
Press and hold to fast reverse.
d Pause [3] button
Pauses playback. Press it again to start playback.
e REPEAT button
Used with the repeat function.
f DISPLAY button
Select Standard or Extended mode
g MUTING button (64)
Mutes or unmutes the AV controller.
h ALBUM +/– button
Selects the next or previous album.
i VOL [q]/[w] button (62)
Adjusts the volume of the AV controller.
j PLAYLIST [e]/[r] buttons
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.
k RETURN button
Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.
l Play [1] button
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn
on automatically.
m Next [6] button
Selects the next song.
n Fast Forward [4] button
Press and hold to fast forward.
o Stop [2] button
Stops playback and displays a menu.
p RANDOM button
Used with the shuffle function.
*1
Standard mode
Nothing is displayed on your TV and you navigate and
select your contents by using your iPod’s display.
Only this mode can playback the video.
Extended mode
Playlists (artists, albums, songs, and so on) are displayed
on your TV, and you can navigate and select your music
while looking at your TV.
Notes:
• In Extended mode, the playback will be continued
even if the AV controller is turned off.
• In Extended mode, you cannot operate your iPod
directly.
• In Extended mode, it may take some time to acquire
the contents.
• In Extended mode, video contents can not display on
your TV.
*1
.
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Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod—Continued
Status messages
❏ PORT Reading
The AV controller is checking the connection with the
dock.
❏ PORT Not Support
The AV controller do not support the connected dock.
❏ PORT UP-A1
UP-A1 Dock is connected.
Notes:
• The AV controller displays the message “UP-A1” for
several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1.
• When the status message is not displayed on the AV
controller’s display, check the connection to your
iPod.
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Recording
This section explains how to record the selected input
source to a component with recording capability, and
how to record audio and video from different sources.
Notes:
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot
be recorded.
• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.
• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be
recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded.
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t
attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
• While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, no
image is provided because the power is turned off for
the video circuit. If you want to make recordings,
select other listening mode.
AV Recording
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TV/TAPE OUT
jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder
(e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR
OUT jack. See pages 28 to 42 for hookup information.
1
Use the input selector buttons to
select the source that you want
to record.
You can watch the source while recording. The AV controller’s MASTER
VOLUME control has no effect on
recording.
Recording Separate AV Sources
Here you can record audio and video from completely
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto
your video recordings. This function takes advantage of
the fact that when an audio-only input source (i.e., TV/
TAPE, TUNER, CD or PHONO) is selected, the video
input source remains unchanged.
In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN, and video from the camcorder connected to the AUX1 INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by
the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
Camcorder
video signal
audio signal
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2
3
On your recorder, start recording.
On the source component, start
playback.
If you select another input source during recording, that input source will be
recorded.
VCRCD player
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
1
playback.
Prepare the VCR for recording.
2
Press the [AUX 1] input selector button.
3
Press the [CD] input selector button.
4
This selects the CD player as the audio source, but
leaves the camcorder as the video source.
Start recording on the VCR and start play-
5
back on the camcorder and CD player.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from
the CD player are recorded by the VCR.
Using the Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes
See “About the Listening Modes” on page 83 for
detailed information about the listening modes.
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can
only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV controller with a digital audio
connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).
• The listening modes you can select depend on
the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source Information” on
page 63.
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you
can only select the Pure Audio, Mono, Direct,
DTS Surround Sensation, or Stereo listening
mode.
Selecting on the AV controller
PURE AUDIO
Selecting with the Remote Controller
MOVIE/TV
MUSIC
Remote
controller
Press the [RECEIVER] button,
and then press the LISTENING
MODE button repeatedly to
select the listening mode.
THX
GAME
LISTENING MODE
■ [PURE AUDIO] button
This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
When this mode is selected, the AV controller’s display is turned off and only video signals input
through HDMI IN can be output. Pressing this button again will select the previous listening mode.
This listening mode is not available while you are
using Zone 2 (“Not Available” will appear on the
display). If you turn Zone 2 on during the Pure
Audio listening mode, the listening mode will
change to Direct.
■ LISTENING MODE buttons
[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.
[THX] button
This button selects the THX listening modes.
■ LISTENING MODE buttons
[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.
[THX] button
This button selects the THX listening modes.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format
The Speaker layout illustration
shows which speakers are set to
active in the “Speaker Configuration” setting (see page 90).
The LISTENING MODE button
illustration shows that listening
modes can be selected.
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
SWSW
SLSR
C
C
C
SBRSBL
: active in the speaker settings
: non-active in the speaker settings
: Front left speaker
FL
: Front wide left speaker
LW
: Front high left speaker
LH
: Center speaker
C
: Front high right speaker
RH
: Front wide right speaker
RW
: Front right speaker
FR
: Surround right speaker
SR
: Surround back right speaker
SBR
: Surround back left speaker
SBL
: Surround left speaker
SL
: Subwoofer
SW
Mono/Multiplex Sources
✔: Available Listening Modes
Speaker layout
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
C
Listening ModeButton
Pure Audio*
1
SWSW
SLSR
SBRSBL
✔✔✔✔
Direct✔✔✔✔
Stereo✔✔✔✔
Mono✔✔✔✔
Orchestra ✔
Unplugged✔
Studio-Mix✔
TV Logic✔
Game-RPG✔
Game-Action✔
Game-Rock✔
Game-Sports✔
All Ch Stereo✔✔
Full Mono✔✔
T-D (Theater-
Dimensional)
DTS Surround
Sensation
✔✔✔✔
✔✔✔✔
Notes:
*1 This listening mode is not available while you are using Zone 2 (“Not Available” will appear on the display). If you turn Zone 2 on during
the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will change to Direct.
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.
THX Music
PLII/PLIIx Music
Audyssey DSX*
PLllz Height
THX Music
Neo:6 Music
THX Music
Neo:6 Music
Audyssey DSX*
2
✔✔
2
✔
✔
✔
Neural Digital
Music
✔✔
THX Music
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Stereo Source (2/2)
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
Listening ModeButton
C
SWSW
SLSR
LWRW
SLSR
Speaker layout
LHRH
FLFR
C
SWSW
✔: Available Listening Modes
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
SLSR
C
SWSW
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
C
SWSW
SLSR
PLII/PLIIx
1
Game*
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
✔✔
THX Games
PLII/PLIIx Game
Audyssey DSX*
PLllz Height
THX Games
Neural THX
Games
PLII Game THX
Ultra2 Games
2
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
PLIIz Height
THX Ultra2
✔
Games
Orchestra ✔
Unplugged✔
Studio-Mix✔
TV Logic✔
Game-RPG✔
Game-Action✔
Game-Rock✔
Game-Sports✔
All Ch Stereo✔✔
Full Mono✔✔
T-D (TheaterDimensional)
✔✔✔✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Neo:6 Cinema
DTS Surround
✔✔✔✔
Sensation
Neo:6 Music
DTS Surround
✔✔✔✔
Sensation
Notes:
*1 If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
*2 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:
a. Center speaker is connected to the power amplifier.
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the power amplifier.
*3 This listening mode is not available while you are using Zone 2 (“Not Available” will appear on the display). If you turn Zone 2 on during
the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will change to Direct.
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.
PLIIx Movie
THX Cinema
PLIIx Movie
Audyssey DSX
PLIIz Height
THX Cinema
Neo:6
THX Cinema
Neural THX
Cinema
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
THX Music✔✔
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
5.1 channel Sources (2/3)
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
Listening ModeButton
C
SWSW
SLSR
LWRW
SLSR
Speaker layout
LHRH
FLFR
C
SWSW
✔: Available Listening Modes
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
SLSR
C
SWSW
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
C
SWSW
SLSR
SBRSBL
PLIIx Music
THX Music
PLIIx Music
Audyssey DSX
PLIIz Height
THX Music
Neo:6 THX
Music
Neural THX
Music
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
THX Games✔✔
PLIIx Height
THX Games
Neo:6 THX
Games
Neural THX
Games
THX Surround
EX
THX Ultra2
Cinema
PLIIz THX Ultra2
Cinema
THX Ultra2
Music
PLIIz THX Ultra2
Music
THX Ultra2
Games
PLIIz THX Ultra2
Games
Orchestra✔
Unplugged✔
Studio-Mix✔
TV Logic✔
Game-RPG✔
Game-Action✔
Game-Rock✔
Game-Sports✔
All Ch Stereo✔✔
Full Mono✔✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
5.1 channel Sources (3/3)
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
Listening ModeButton
C
SWSW
SLSR
LWRW
SLSR
Speaker layout
LHRH
FLFR
C
SWSW
✔: Available Listening Modes
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
SLSR
C
SWSW
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
C
SWSW
SLSR
T-D (TheaterDimensional)
DTS Surround
Sensation
SBRSBL
✔✔✔✔
✔✔✔✔
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
Notes:
*1 AV controller can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound
according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM.
*2 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:
a. Center speaker is connected to the power amplifier.
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the power amplifier.
*3 This listening mode is not available while you are using Zone 2 (“Not Available” will appear on the display). If you turn Zone 2 on during
the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will change to Direct.
*4 Depending on the input source, DTS is used.
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
7.1 channel Sources
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
Listening ModeButton
C
SWSW
SLSR
LWRW
SLSR
Speaker layout
LHRH
FLFR
C
SWSW
✔: Available Listening Modes
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
SLSR
C
SWSW
LHRH
FLFR
LWRW
C
SWSW
SLSR
Pure Audio*
SBRSBL
3
✔✔✔✔
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
SBRSBL
Direct✔✔✔✔
Stereo✔✔✔✔
Mono✔✔✔✔
Multichannel/
DolbyDigital
Plus/TrueHD/
DTS-HD High
Resolution
Audio/DTS-HD
✔✔
*1
✔
Master Audio/
DTS-ES
Discrete*
DTS-ES Matrix*
4
/
4
PLIIz Height✔
Audyssey DSX*
2
✔
THX Cinema✔✔
PLIIz Height
THX Cinema
✔
THX Music✔✔
PLIIz Height
THX Music
✔
THX Games✔✔
PLIIz Height
THX Games
Orchestra ✔
Unplugged✔
Studio-Mix✔
TV Logic✔
Game-RPG✔
Game-Action✔
Game-Rock✔
Game-Sports✔
All Ch Stereo✔✔
Full Mono✔✔
T-D (TheaterDimensional)
DTS Surround
Sensation
✔✔✔✔
✔✔✔✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Notes:
*1 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound.
*2 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied:
a. Center speaker is connected to the power amplifier.
b. Either of Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers is connected to the power amplifier.
*3 This listening mode is not available while you are using Zone 2 (“Not Available” will appear on the display). If you turn Zone 2 on during
the Pure Audio listening mode, the listening mode will change to Direct.
*4 If there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.
• Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz.
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.
About the Listening Modes
The AV controller’s listening modes can transform your
listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with
high fidelity and stunning surround sound.
Pure Audio
In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned
off, minimizing possible noise sources for the ultimate in
high-fidelity reproduction. (As the video circuitry is
turned off, only video signals input through HDMI IN
can be output.)
Direct
In this mode, audio from the input source is output
directly with minimal processing, providing high-fidelity reproduction. All of the source’s audio channels are
output as they are.
Stereo
Sound is output by the front left and right speakers and
subwoofer.
Mono
Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono
soundtrack, or use it with the foreign language
soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of
some movies. It can also be used with DVDs or other
sources containing multiplexed audio, such as karaoke
DVDs.
Multichannel
This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for
7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and
seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games
can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and
vivid imaging. If you’re not using any surround back
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used instead of
Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
• Dolby PLIIx Movie
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
• Dolby PLIIx Music
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette,
TV, VHS, DVD).
• Dolby PLIIx Game
Use this mode with video games, especially those
that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to more effectively use existing program material when height channel speaker outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height can be used to upmix a variety of sources from
movies and music, but are particularly well-suited to
upmix game content.
Dolby Digital
Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital
logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most
common digital surround-sound format, and it’ll put you
right in the middle of the action, just like being in a
movie theater or concert hall.
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ is a scalable
system that adds new speakers to improve surround
impression. Starting with a 5.1 system Dynamic Surround Expansion first adds Wide channels for the biggest
impact on envelopment. Research in human hearing has
proven that information from the Wide channels is much
more critical in the presentation of a realistic soundstage
than then Back Surround channels found in traditional
7.1 systems. Dynamic Surround Expansion then creates
a pair of Height channels to reproduce the next most
important acoustical and perceptual cues. In addition to
these new Wide and Height channels, Dynamic Surround Expansion applies Surround Envelopment Processing to enhance the blend between the front and
surround channels.
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Using the Listening Modes—Continued
5.1-channel source + Dolby EX
These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX
soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround
back channel. The additional channel adds an extra
dimension and provides an enveloping surround sound
experience, perfect for rotating and fly-by sound effects.
Dolby Digital Plus
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1
channels with 48 kHz sampling rate.
Dolby TrueHD
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc formats, this new Dolby format offers up to 7.1 discrete
channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels with 192 kHz sampling rate.
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Music
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
5.1-channel source + Dolby PLIIx Movie
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode
to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
DTS
The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to
5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for highfidelity reproduction. Use it with DVDs and CDs that
bear the DTS logo.
DTS 96/24
This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is
high-resolution DTS with a 96 kHz sampling rate and
24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
DTS-ES Discrete
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks,
which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/
7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio
channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree
sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the
surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTSES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete
soundtrack.
DTS-ES Matrix
This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks,
which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTSES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
soundtrack.
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DTS Neo:6
This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels
of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener.
•Neo:6 Cinema
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV,
DVD, VHS).
• Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g.,
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
5.1-channel source + Neo:6
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-channel sources for
6.1/7.1-channel playback.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Developed for use with HDTV, including the new video
disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel audio format from DTS. It supports up to 7.1
channels with 96 kHz sampling rate.
DTS-HD Master Audio
Designed to take full advantage of the additional storage
space offered by the new Blu-ray and HD DVD disc formats, this new DTS format offers up to 7.1 discrete channels of digital audio with 48/96 kHz, up to 5.1-channels
with 192 kHz sampling rate.
DTS Express
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive
audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub
Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast
and media servers.
Neural Digital Music
Neural Digital Music is a new surround mode specifically designed to enhance the playback of compressed
digital music content. It provides listeners with an
expanded sound stage and clean surround experience,
even with compressed audio sources such as MP3s and
Internet streams.
DSD
DSD stands for Direct Stream Digital and is the format
used to store digital audio on Super Audio CDs (SACD).
This mode can be used with Super Audio CDs that feature multichannel audio.
DTS Surround Sensation Speaker
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround
sound even with only two speakers.
• Neo:6 Cinema + DTS Surround Sensation
• Neo:6 Music + DTS Surround Sensation
These modes use Neo:6 to expand stereo sources for virtual surround playback.
DTS Surround Sensation Headphone
DTS Surround Sensation Headphone delivers simulated
virtual multi-channel surround sound through any stereo
headphones.
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
THX
Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent standards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the director intended.
THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial
characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the
home-theater environment. They can be used with 2channel matrixed and multichannel sources.
Surround back speaker output depends on the source
material and the selected listening mode.
• THX Cinema
THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks
for playback in a home theater environment. In this
mode, THX Loudness Plus is configured for cinema
levels and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, and Adaptive
Decorrelation are active.
•THX Music
THX Music mode is tailored for listening to music,
which is typically mastered at significantly higher
levels than movies. In this mode, THX Loudness
Plus is configured for music playback and only Timbre Matching is active.
•THX Games
THX Games mode is meant for spatially accurate
playback of game audio, which is often mixed similarly to movies but in a smaller environment. THX
Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels,
with Timbre Matching active.
• THX Ultra2 Cinema
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 7.1channel playback. It does this by analyzing the composition of the surround source, optimizing the
ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel output.
• THX Ultra2 Music
This mode is designed for use with music. It expands
5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.
• THX Ultra2 Games
This mode is designed for use with video games. It
can expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel
playback.
• THX Surround EX
This mode expands 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1channel playback. It’s especially suited to Dolby
Digital EX sources. THX Surround EX, also known
as Dolby Digital Surround EX, is a joint development between Dolby Laboratories and THX Ltd.
Neural Surround
Neural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequency
domain processing, which allows delivery of a more
detailed sound stage, with superior channel separation
and localization of audio elements. The Neural Surround
modes can expand any 2-channel stereo source for 5.1or 7.1-channel playback, respectively. Use them with
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD, and other 2-channel
stereo sources, including video games. Neural Surround
can also be used by broadcasters to encode and transmit
surround-sound content over a stereo signal, which listeners can enjoy as either surround sound or normal stereo.
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
Orchestra
Suitable for classical or operatic music, this 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 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 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 shows produced in a TV studio, surround effects to the entire
sound, and clarity to voices.
Game-RPG
Use this mode when playing role playing game discs.
Game-Action
Use this mode when playing action game discs.
Game-Rock
Use this mode when playing rock game discs.
Game-Sports
Use this mode when playing sports game discs.
All Ch Stereo
Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound from the front, surround,
and surround back speakers.
Full Mono
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in
mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of
where you are within the listening room.
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
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.
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Advanced Setup
Onscreen Setup Menus
The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV controller’s
various settings. Settings are organized into nine categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.
Main menu
Menu
1. Input/Output Assign
2. Speaker Setup
3. Audio Adjust
4. Source Setup
5. Listening Mode Preset
6. Miscellaneous
7. Hardware Setup
8. Remote Controller Setup
9. Lock Setup
pages 105–106
6. Miscellaneous
1. Volume Setup
2. OSD Setup
3. 12V Trigger A Setup
4. 12V Trigger B Setup
5. 12V Trigger C Setup
page 131
pages 106–110
7. Hardware Setup
1. Remote ID
2. Multi Zone
3. Tuner
4. HDMI
5. Network
6. Firmware Update
page 121
Remote Controller Setup
8.
1. Remote Mode Setup
2. Activities Setup
page 133page 144
page 111
9. Lock Setup
LockUnlocked
page 54
page 128
Submenus
pages 87–88
1. Input/Output Assign
1. Monitor Out
2. HDMI Input
3. Component Video Input
4. Digital Audio Input
5. Analog Audio Input
6. Gamma Curve
page 52
pages 90–93
2. Speaker Setup
1. Speaker Settings
2. Speaker Configuration
3. Speaker Distance
4. Level Calibration
5. Equalizer Settings
6. THX Audio Setup
pages 94–97
3. Audio Adjust
Multiplex/Mono
1.
2.
Dolby
3.
DTS
4.
Audyss ey
5.
Theater-Dimensional
6.
LFE Level
7.
Direct
pages 98–103
4. Source Setup
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
page 104
5. Listening Mode Preset
1. DVD/BD
2. VCR/DVR
3. CBL/SAT
4. GAME
5. AUX1
page 47page 49page 50page 51
page 53
DVD/BD
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Input/Output Assign
This section explains items on the “Input/Output Assign” menu.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by
1
the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
2
select “1. Input/Output Assign”, and then
press [ENTER].
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
3
select the submenu, and then press
[ENTER].
Monitor Out
Monitor Out
Resolution
Brightness–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust the picture brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.
Contrast–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.
Hue–20 to +20 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust the red/green balance. “–20” is the strongest green. “+20” is the strongest red.
Saturation–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust saturation. “–50” is the weakest color. “+50” is the strongest color.
Red Brightness–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust the picture red brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.
Red Contrast–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust red contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.
Green Brightness–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust the picture green brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.
Green Contrast–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust green contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.
Blue Brightness–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust the picture blue brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest.
Blue Contrast–50 to +50 (default: 0)
With this setting you can adjust blue contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest.
See “Monitor Out Setup” on page 47.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
4
select setting, and then use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]
5
button.
The setup menu closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
HDMI Input
See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 49.
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Component Video Input
See “Component Video Input Setup” on page 50.
Digital Audio Input
See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 51.
Analog Audio Input
MultichSee “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 52.
Subwoofer Input Sensitivity
0dB (default), 5dB, 10dB, 15dB
Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.
With this setting, you can change the AV controller’s subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note
that this setting only affects signals connected to the AV controller’s MULTI CH: SUBWOOFER jack.
If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting.
BalanceSee “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 52.
Input ChannelSee “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 52.
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Gamma Curve
The color range and the brightness characteristic of a reproduced image depend on the TV or projector. With this
setting, you can adjust the balance of the color signals (R, G, and B).
To view the TV picture while setting, press the [ENTER] button. To return to the default, press the [CLR] button. The
“Gamma Curve” setting is set respectively of HDMI main, HDMI sub, and analog.
Red Gamma 0 to Red Gamma 9
Green Gamma 0 to Green Gamma 9
Blue Gamma 0 to Blue Gamma 9
The following graph shows the default settings.
Output
224
192
160
128
96
80
64
48
32
24
Input
Gamma0
Gamma1
Gamma3
Gamma2
Gamma5
Gamma4
Gamma7
Gamma6
Gamma8
Gamma9
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Speaker Setup
Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker
Setup (see page 56).
Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey MultEQ
manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup.
Note:
The Speaker Setup cannot be carried out while headphones are connected to the AV controller.
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup, or set them
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by
1
the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
2
select “2. Speaker Setup”, and then press
[ENTER].
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
3
select the submenu, and then press
[ENTER].
Speaker Settings
See “Speaker Settings” on page 53.
Speaker Configuration
With these settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker. Specify
“Full Band” for speakers that can output low frequency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good
sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be
output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speaker’s manuals to determine the optimum crossover
frequencies.
If you set up your speakers using Audyssey MultEQ
manually that any THX speakers are set to “80Hz(THX)” crossover.
Subwoofer1ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 jack only.
2ch: Audio signal is outputted from SW1 and SW2 jacks (default).
1ch: Select if only one surround back L speaker is connected.
2ch: Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected (default).
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
4
select setting, and then use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]
5
button.
The setup menu closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
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LPF of LFE (Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel)
80Hz(THX) (default), 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz
This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see
page 56).
With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can
be used to filter out unwanted hum. The LPF only applies to sources that use the LFE channel.
* If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “80Hz(THX)”.
DoubleBass
*7
This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ
page 56).
With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right,
center channels to the subwoofer.
* If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select “Off(THX)”.
Notes:
The “Front Wide” and “Front High” settings are cannot be set at the same time.
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, the “Front” setting is fixed at “Full Band”.
*2 If the “Front” setting is set to anything other than “Full Band”, “Full Band” cannot be selected here.
*3 If the “Surround” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected.
*4 If the “Surround” setting is set to anything other than “Full Band”, “Full Band” cannot be selected here.
*5 If the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” (page 53), this setting cannot be selected.
*6 If the “Surr Back” setting is set to “None”, this setting cannot be selected.
*7 This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “1ch” or “2ch”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Full Band”.
On: Double Bass function on (default).
Off (THX): Double Bass function off.
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see
Speaker Distance
This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56).
Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position so that the sound from each speaker
arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer intended.
Unitfeet: Distances can be set in feet. Range: 0.5 to 30 feet in 0.5-foot steps.
(North American models: default)
meters: Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.15 to 9 meters in 0.15-meter steps.
(European and Asian models: default)
Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surr Right,
Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left, Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2
*1
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your listening position.
Note:
You cannot select speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” (page 90).
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “1ch”, this setting cannot be selected.
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Level Calibration
Level Calibration can be set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see
page 56).
If you prefer, you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is
the same at the listening position.
Left, Front Wide Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Front Wide Right, Right, Surr Right,
Surr Back Right, Surr Back Left, Surr Left, Subwoofer 1, Subwoofer 2
The levels can be adjusted from –12.0 to +12.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps (–15.0 to +12.0 dB for the subwoofer).
Notes:
• The speakers cannot be calibrated while the output of the AV controller is muted.
• The test tone is output at the standard level for THX, which is 0 dB (absolute volume setting 82). If you
normally listen at volume settings below this, be careful because the test tone will be much louder.
• You cannot get the test tone from speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker Configuration”
(page 90).
*1 If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “1ch”, this setting cannot be selected.
Tip:
If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening
position, measured with C-weighting and slow reading.
*1
Equalizer Settings
This setting is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ
With the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 7-band equalizer. The volume of
each speaker can be set on this page.
Notes:
• You can select: “63Hz”, “160Hz”, “400Hz”, “1000Hz”, “2500Hz”, “6300Hz”, or “16000Hz”. And for the subwoofer, “25Hz”, “40Hz”, “63Hz”, “100Hz”, or “160Hz”.
• While the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.
EqualizerManual: You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually. If you selected “Manual”,
continue with this procedure.
Press the Down [w] button to select “Channel”, and then use the
1
Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select a speaker.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select a frequency, and
2
then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to adjust the level at
that frequency.
The volume at each frequency can be adjusted from –6 to +6 dB in 1 dB
steps.
Use the Up [q] button to select “Channel”, and then use the Left
3
and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select another speaker.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker.
You cannot select speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Speaker
Configuration” (see page 90).
Audyssey: The tone for each speaker is set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ
Correction and Speaker Setup. Be sure to select this setting after having performed
Room Correction and Speaker Setup. “Audyssey” is automatically selected when
“Dynamic EQ” and “Dynamic Volume” are set to “On” (see page 96). When
“Audyssey” is selected, “Dolby Volume” becomes “Off” automatically (see
page 113).
Off: Tone off, response flat (default).
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56).
®
XT Room
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THX Audio Setup
This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56).
With the “SurrBack Sp Spacing” setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers.
If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” setting to “Yes”. You can then
apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compensate the perceived exaggeration of low frequencies for
listeners sitting very close to a room boundary (i.e., wall).
You can also set the THX Loudness Plus. When the “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”, it is possible to enjoy even subtle
nuances of audio expression at low volume.
This result is only available when the THX listening mode is selected.
SurrBack Sp Spacing
< 1ft (< 0.3m):
Select this if your surround back speakers are between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.
1 ft – 4 ft (0.3 m – 1.2 m):
Select this if your surround back speakers are between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.
> 4ft (> 1.2m) (default):
Select this if your surround back speakers are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.
Note:
Cannot be set if “Surr Back Ch” is set to “1ch” (page 90) or “Surr Back” is set to “None” (page 90).
THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer
No: Select this if you do not have a THX-certified subwoofer.
Ye s : Select this if you have a THX-certified subwoofer.
Note:
If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting cannot be selected (page 90).
BGCOff: Select this to turn off BGC.
On: Select this to turn on BGC.
Note:
This setting is only available if “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer” is set to “Yes”.
Loudness PlusOff: Select this to turn off Loudness Plus.
On: Select this to turn on Loudness Plus (default).
Preserve THX Settings
Ye s : Audyssey Dynamic EQ™/Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ will not be active in
THX listening mode.
No: Audyssey Dynamic EQ/Audyssey Dynamic Volume will be active in THX listen-
ing mode depending on the setting.
Note:
This setting is fixed at “Yes” if “Loudness Plus” is set to “On”.
THX Loudness Plus
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™
Certified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details in a
surround mix at any volume level. A consequence of turning the volume below Reference Level is that certain
sound elements can be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal
and spatial shifts that occur when the volume is reduced by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels
and frequency response. This enables users experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume
setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in any THX listening mode. The new THX
Cinema, THX Music, and THX Games modes are tailored to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus settings for
each type of content.
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Audio Adjust
With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by
1
the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
2
select “3. Audio Adjust”, and then press
[ENTER].
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
3
select the submenu, and then press
[ENTER].
Multiplex/Mono
Multiplex
Input ChannelMain: The main channel is output (default).
Sub: The sub channel is output.
Main/Sub: Both the main and sub channels are output.
This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or
languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.
Mono
Input Channel
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or
2-channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode.
Output SpeakerCenter: Mono audio is output by the center speaker (default).
This setting determines which speakers output mono audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.
Note:
If the “Center” setting is set to “None” (page 90), this setting is fixed at “Left / Right”.
Left + Right:Both the left and right channels are output (default).
Left: Only the left channel is output.
Right: Only the right channel is output.
Left / Right
: Mono audio is output by the front left and right speakers.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
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select setting, and then use the Left and
Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]
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button.
The setup menu closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and
[ENTER] button.
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Dolby
PLIIx Music (2ch Input)
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.
If you’re not using any surround back speakers, these settings apply to Dolby Pro Logic II, instead of Dolby Pro
Logic IIx.
PanoramaOn: Panorama function on.
Off: Panorama function off (default).
With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Music listening mode.
Dimension–3 to +3 (default: 0)
With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field backward. Lower settings move it forward.
If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve
the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move
it backward.
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Center Width0 to 7 (default: 3)
With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only
the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the front
left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,
allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound.
PLIIz Height GainLow: Low PLIIz Height Gain becomes active.
Mid: Medium PLIIz Height Gain becomes active (default).
High: High PLIIz Height Gain becomes active.
The Height Gain Control in Dolby Pro Logic IIz enables the listener to select how much gain is applied to the
front high speakers. There are three settings, “Low”, “Mid” and “High”, and the front high speakers are accentuated in that order. While “Mid” is the default listening setting, the listener may adjust the Height Gain Control
to their personal preference.
Dolby EXAut o: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX
Surround EX listening mode is used.
Manual: You can select any available listening mode (default).
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround
back speaker is connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD
only.
Note:
If the “Front High” and “Front Wide” settings are set to other than “None” (page 90), this setting is fixed at
“Manual”.
High: High Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the
most, causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.
Dolby Volume is an intelligent volume control system that resolves and improves audio frequency response and
volume inconsistencies in playback applications.
Notes:
• When the “Dolby Volume” is set to effective, “Equalizer” setting is set to “Off” or “Manual”, and “Dynamic
EQ” is set to “Off”.
• When the “Dolby Volume” is set to effective, the Late Night function cannot be set.
Half ModeOff: Half Mode off.
On: Half Mode on (default).
The Half Mode parameter turns Dolby Volume Half Mode processing ON and OFF.
In OFF mode, Dolby Volume applies a bass and treble attenuation to the audio when the system gain exceeds
reference level. This enables a more perceptually flat listening experience as human ears are more sensitive to
bass and treble at higher levels. Some listeners however, prefer to have more bass and treble performance at
higher gain levels.
Notes:
• If the “Dolby Volume” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot be selected.
• During Half Mode ON playback, Dolby Volume does not apply a bass and treble attenuation when the system
volume exceeds reference level thereby boosting perception of high and low frequencies.
DTS
Neo:6 Music
Center Image0 to 5 (default: 2)
The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With
this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create
the center channel.
Setting a value “0” in the middle is set to hear a sound. Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the
set value is made big. Please adjust by liking.
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Audyssey
For “Dynamic EQ”, “Reference Level” and “Dynamic Volume”, you cannot change the settings before completing
Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup.
Dynamic EQOff: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ off (default).
On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ on.
With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into
account human perception and room acoustics. It does so by selecting the correct frequency response and
surround volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume
level—not just at reference level.
Reference Level
Movies are mixed in rooms calibrated for film reference. To achieve the same reference level in a home theater
system each speaker level must be adjusted so that –30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to 2000 Hz) pink noise
produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically calibrated
by Audyssey MultEQ® will play at reference level when the master volume control is set to the 0 dB position.
At that level you can hear the mix as the mixers heard it.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ is referenced to the standard film mix level. It makes adjustments to maintain the
reference response and surround envelopment when the volume is turned down from 0 dB. However, film
reference level is not always used in music or other non-film content. The Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset
provides three offsets from the film level reference (5 dB, 10 dB, and 15 dB) that can be selected when the mix
level of the content is not within the standard.
Dynamic EQ Reference Level Offset
0dB: This is the default setting and should be used when listening to movies.
5dB: Select this setting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as
classical music.
10 dB: Select this setting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range. This
setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB
below film reference.
15 dB: Select this setting for pop/rock music or other program material that is mixed
at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic range.
Note:
If “Dynamic EQ” setting is set to “Off”, this setting cannot be selected.
Dynamic Volume (see page 56)
Off: Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ off (default).
Light: Light Compression Mode becomes active.
Medium: Medium Compression Mode becomes active.
Heavy: Heavy Compression Mode becomes active. This setting affects volume the
most, causing all sounds to be of equal loudness.
Note:
After Audyssey MultEQ
not set to “Audyssey”, when “Dynamic EQ” setting is set to “On”, “Equalizer” settings is set to “Audyssey”.
When “Dynamic Volume” is set to effective, “Equalizer” setting is set to “Audyssey” and “Dynamic EQ” is set
to “On”. When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “Off”, “Dynamic Volume” becomes “Off” automatically.
Adjusts the soundstage when using Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™.
Note:
If the “Center” setting is set to “None”, or both “Front High” and “Front Wide” settings are set to “None”
(page 90), this setting cannot be selected.
®
XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup is completed, even if “Equalizer” setting is
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Theater-Dimensional
Listening AngleWide: Select if the listening angle is greater than 30 degrees (default).
Narrow: Select if the listening angle is less than 30 degrees.
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front
left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
Front left speakerFront right speaker
Listening angle: 30°
LFE Level
With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital,
DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and DSD sources.
If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB or
–Q dB.
The level can be set to –Q dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).
Notes:
*1 Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources.
*2 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources.
*3 Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.)
*4 Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources.
*5 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources.
*6 Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (Super Audio CD) sources.
Direct
Analog
Subwoofer
This setting determines whether or not analog audio signals (bass signals) are output from front speakers when
the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.
Off: Analog audio signals (bass signals) are not output (default).
On: Analog audio signals (bass signals) are output.
DSD
DAC Direct
This setting determines whether or not DSD (Super Audio CD) audio signals are passed through the DSP
processing when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.
Off: DSD signals are processed by the DSP (default).
On: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.
Note:
Once you have selected “Yes”, only DAC Direct will be available for selection. “DSD Direct” will appear on
the display.
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Source Setup
This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector.
Press the input selector buttons to select
1
an input source.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by
2
the [SETUP] button.
The main menu appears onscreen.
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the
appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
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select “4. Source Setup”, and then press
[ENTER].
The “Source Setup” menu appears. The name of
the currently selected input selector is displayed.
Input selector
4. Source Setup
1. IntelliVolume
2. A/V Sync
3. Name Edit
4. Picture Adjust
For NET/USB input source only “IntelliVolume”
will be available.
IntelliVolume
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source
components is louder or quieter than the others.
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use the Left [e] button to reduce its input level. If it’s noticeably
quieter, use the Right [r] button to increase its input level.
IntelliVolume–12 dB to +12 dB (default: 0 dB)
DVD/B D
Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to
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select an item, and then press [ENTER].
Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to
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change it.
The “Source Setup” menu items are explained
below.
When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP]
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button.
The setup menu closes.
Note:
This procedure can also be performed on the AV controller by using its input selector buttons, [SETUP] button,
arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.
A/V Sync
When using your DVD player’s progressive scanning function, you may find that the picture and sound are out of
sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this by applying a delay to the audio signal.
To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN]
button.
A/V Sync0 ms to 250 ms in 5 ms steps (default: 0 ms)
If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see page 108), and your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed
delay time will be the summation of the A/V Sync delay time and the HDMI Lip Sync delay time. The HDMI
Lip Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses.
Note:
A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, or when the Direct listening mode is used
with an analog input source.
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Name Edit
You can enter a custom name for each individual input selector (excluding TUNER) and radio preset for easy identification. When entered, the custom name will appear on the display.
Notes:
• To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (see page 68).
• (North American models) You cannot enter a custom name for SIRIUS radio presets.
• To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter.
Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select a character, and then press [ENTER].
1
Repeat this step to enter up to 10 characters.
When you’ve finished, to store a name, be sure to use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to
2
select “OK”, and then press [ENTER].
Otherwise it will not be saved.
Name input area
4 - 3. Name Edit
Name
ABCDEF GH I J KLM
NOPQRS T UVWXY Z
abcde fgh i j k lm
nopqr s tu vwxyz
DVD/B D
(Left)/ (Right):
Selected when the cursor is moved within the
Name input area.
Back Space:
1234567890
!@#$%
{}| : <>
[]
Space
^&
?;
–`
()_~
’,
Back Space
./
OK
“Back Space” deletes one character to the left of
the cursor.
OK:
Selects when the entry is complete.
To correct a character:
1. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select “ ”(Left) or “ ”(Right) and then press [ENTER].
2. Press [ENTER] several times to select the incorrect character (The cursor moves one letter each time
[ENTER] is pressed).
3. Use the arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] buttons to select the correct character, and then press [ENTER].
Picture Adjust
Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen.
To view the TV picture while setting, press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen, press the [RETURN] button.
“Picture Adjust” is not operable when the input selector is set to “NET/USB”.
Tip:
The “Picture Adjust” menus (excluding “Red Brightness” to “Blue Contrast”) can also be set using the [VIDEO]
button on the remote controller.
1. Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [VIDEO] button.
2. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select item, and then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to change
the setting.
Game ModeOff: Game Mode off (default).
On: Game Mode on.
If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video component (i.e. game console), select the corresponding input source and set the “Game Mode” setting to “On”. The delay will decrease but in return the picture
quality will become poor.
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Advanced Setup—Continued
Zoom Mode
This setting determines the aspect ratio.
Normal:
Full: (default)
Zoom:
Wide Zoom:
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