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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