Onkyo HT-R960, SKC-960C, SKF-960F, SKM-960S, SKW-960 Instruction Manual

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7.1ch THX Certiﬁed Digital Surround Receiver and Speaker Package

HT-S9100THX

AV Receiver (HT-R960) Front Speakers (SKF-960F) Center Speaker (SKC-960C) Surround Speakers (SKM-960S) Surround Back Speakers (SKB-960) Powered Subwoofer (SKW-960)

Instruction Manual

Contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Connection .................................... 18

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 41

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components....... 50

Listening to the Radio.................. 54

Thank you for purchasing this Onkyo product. Please read this manual thoroughly before making any connections or plugging in your new Onkyo product. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Onkyo product. Please retain this manual for future reference.

Using the Listening Modes .......... 59

Advanced Operation..................... 76

Troubleshooting .......................... 101

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

Important Safety Instructions

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

OUVRIR

NE PAS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand,

PORTABLE CART WARNING

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

S3125A

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

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

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in

performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a ﬂue-like gap for warm air to escape.

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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

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

2. AC Fuse

serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care

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

4. Power WARNING

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

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

Pressing the [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 ning

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-

—Occasionally you should dust the unit all

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

—Unless it’s for personal use

—Never

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

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

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Pour le Modèle Canadien

REMARQUE:

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

ATTENTION:

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

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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Precautions

—Continued

Speaker Precautions

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 be 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

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Placement

• The speaker cabinets are made out of wood and are therefore sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity, do not put them in locations subject to direct sunlight or in humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidiﬁer, bathroom, or kitchen.

• Do not put water or other liquids close to the speakers. If liquid is spilled over the speakers, the drive units may be damaged.

• Speakers should only be placed on sturdy, ﬂat surfaces that are free from vibration. Putting them on uneven or unstable surfaces, where they may fall and cause damage, will affect the sound quality.

• The subwoofer should be used in the upright position only. Do not use it on its side or at an angle.

• If the speakers are used near a turntable, CD player, or DVD player, howling or disc skipping may occur. To prevent this, move the speakers away from the turntable or player, or turn down the volume.

Using Close to a TV or Computer

TVs and computer monitors are magnetically sensitive devices and as such are likely to suffer discoloration or picture distortion when conventional speakers are placed nearby. To prevent this, the SKF-960F and SKC-960C feature internal magnetic shielding. In some situations, however, discoloration may still be an issue, in which case you should turn off your TV or monitor, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn it back on again. This normally activates the degaussing function, which neutralizes the magnetic ﬁeld, thereby removing any discoloration effects. If discoloration problems persist, try moving the speakers away from your TV or monitor. Note that discoloration can also be caused by a magnet or demagnetizing tool that’s too close to your TV or monitor.

Input Signal Warning

The speakers can handle the speciﬁed input power when used for normal music reproduction. If any of the following signals are fed to them, even if the input power is within the speciﬁed rating, excessive current may ﬂow in the speaker coils, causing burning or wire breakage:

Interstation noise from an untuned FM radio.

Sound from fast-forwarding a cassette tape.

High-pitched sounds generated by an oscillator, electronic musical instrument, and so on.

Ampliﬁer oscillation.

Special test tones from audio test CDs and so on.

Thumps and clicks caused by connecting or disconnecting audio cables (Always turn off your ampliﬁer before connecting or disconnecting cables.)

Microphone feedback.

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Package Contents

Make sure you have the following items:

AV receiver (HT-R960)

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna

AM loop antenna

Subwoofer (SKW-960)

(Red) (White)

Speaker cable for front speakers 11 ft. (3.5 m)

(Green)

Speaker cable for center speaker 10 ft. (3 m)

(Blue) (Gray)

(Brown) (Tan)

Front speakers (SKF-960F)

Center speaker (SKC-960C)

Surround and surround back speakers (SKM-960S/SKB-960)

Speaker cables for surround speakers 30 ft. (9 m)

RCA cable for subwoofer connection 10 ft. (3 m)

Cork spacer (12 pcs.) for front and center speakers

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Contents

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

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

Speaker Precautions ........................................ 4

Package Contents ............................................ 5

Features ............................................................ 8

Getting Started in Five Easy Steps ................. 9

Getting to Know the AV Receiver ................. 10

Front Panel ............................................................ 10

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

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

Speaker Package ............................................ 14

Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back

Speakers (SKF-960F, SKC-960C, SKM-960S,

SKB-960) ........................................................... 14

Using the Cork Spacers for a More Stable

Platform .............................................................. 14

Subwoofer (SKW-960) ......................................... 15

Remote Controller .......................................... 16

Controlling the AV Receiver ................................ 16

Installing the Batteries .......................................... 17

Using the Remote Controller ................................ 17

Connecting the Speakers .............................. 18

Enjoying Home Theater ........................................ 18

Speaker Sets A and B ........................................... 19

Wall Mounting the Speakers ................................ 20

Speaker Connection Precautions .......................... 21

Connecting Speaker Set A .................................... 21

Connecting Speaker Set B

(not included) ..................................................... 21

Connecting Antennas .................................... 23

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna ..................... 23

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ...................... 23

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ................... 24

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ................... 24

Connecting Your Components ..................... 25

About AV Connections ........................................ 25

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV

Receiver .............................................................. 26

Which Connections Should I Use? ....................... 26

Connecting a TV or Projector ............................... 28

Connecting a DVD player .................................... 29

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ............. 31

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording ........... 32

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top

box, or Other Video Source ............................... 33

Connecting Components with HDMI ................... 34

Making HDMI Connections ................................. 35

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console,

or Other Device .................................................. 36

Connecting a CD Player or Turntable .................. 37

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT

Recorder ............................................................. 38

Connecting an RI Dock ......................................... 39

Connecting Onkyo Components ....................40

Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 40

Turning On the AV Receiver .......................... 41

Turning On and Standby .......................................41

First Time Setup .............................................42

Automatic Speaker Setup ...................................... 42

HDMI Input Setup ................................................46

Component Video Input Setup .............................. 47

Digital Input Setup ................................................47

Changing the Input Display ..................................48

Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup ...............49

Playing Your AV Components ...................... 50

Basic AV Receiver Operation ............................... 50

Common Functions ........................................ 51

Setting the Display Brightness ..............................51

Muting the AV Receiver ....................................... 51

Using the Sleep Timer ..........................................51

Using Headphones ................................................52

Displaying Source Information .............................52

Specifying the Digital Signal Format ...................53

Listening to the Radio .................................... 54

Listening to AM/FM Stations ...............................54

Presetting AM/FM Stations ..................................56

Using RDS (European model only) ......................57

Using the Listening Modes ............................ 59

Selecting the Listening Modes ..............................59

Listening Modes Available for Each Source

Format ................................................................60

About the Listening Modes ................................... 72

Recording ........................................................ 75

Recording the Input Source ..................................75

Recording from Different AV Sources ................. 75

Adjusting the Listening Modes ..................... 76

Using the Audio Adjust Settings ........................... 76

Using the Audio Functions ...................................78

Listening Mode Presets .........................................80

Advanced Setup .............................................81

Speaker Setup ........................................................ 81

THX Audio Setup .................................................85

Source Setup .........................................................86

Miscellaneous Setup .............................................87

Hardware Setup ..................................................... 88

Lock Setup ............................................................91

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

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

Entering Remote Control Codes ...........................92

Resetting the Remote Controller ........................... 93

Controlling a TV ................................................... 94

Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder .......95

Controlling a VCR or PVR ................................... 96

Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable

Receiver ..............................................................97

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Contents

Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder,

or MD Player ......................................................98

Controlling an RI Dock .........................................99

Controlling a Cassette Recorder ..........................100

Troubleshooting ........................................... 101

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

AV receiver HT-R960 .........................................105

Speaker Package HTP-960 ..................................106

Video Resolution Chart ................................ 107

Onscreen Setup Menu Map .........................108

*To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn

it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 101).

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Features

Ampliﬁer

• 7-channel ampliﬁer

• 130 watts/channel (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 1%, 1 channel driven FTC)

• 130 watts/channel (1 kHz, 8 ohms, 1 channel driven IEC)

• WRAT (Wide Range Ampliﬁer Technology) (5 Hz–100 kHz bandwidth)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

Processing

• THX*1 Integrated System Certiﬁed

• THX Surround EX*1, THX I/S*1 Cinema, THX Music Mode

• HDMI

video upscaling (up to 1080i)

• HDMI video upconversion

• Dolby TrueHD

• DTS-HD Master Audio

•Faroudja DCDi edge enhancement

• Direct listening mode

• Music Optimizer*5 for compressed audio playback

• Re-EQ*6 function

• Non-Scaling Conﬁguration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters

•Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing

Connections

•4 HDMI inputs and 1 output

• Onkyo RIHD*7 system control

• HDTV-ready component video switching (2 in/1 out)

•4 assignable digital inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial)

•3 S-Video inputs and 2 outputs

• Color-coded 7.1 multichannel input

• A/B speaker drive

Miscellaneous

• 40 AM/FM presets

• Audyssey 2EQ ibration

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• A/V sync adjustment (up to 100 ms)

• Onscreen setup menus

• Compatible with RI Dock for iPod

• Preprogrammed -capable remote controller

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.

®*8

Room Correction and Speaker Cal-

®*8

loudness correction

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

*3.

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

*4.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

“DTS” and “DTS-ES | Neo: 6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

*5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX

Ltd.

RIHD is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ and Dynamic EQ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

* Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

THX

The HT-S9100THX, jointly developed by Onkyo and THX Ltd., provides home theater enthusiasts the perfect blend of performance and ease of use. All of the components in this THX Certiﬁed System are engineered to work seamlessly together to deliver exceptional entertainment experiences. Whether you are watching a movie, listening to music, or playing the hottest new video game, the HT-S9100THX will transform your room into the ultimate entertainment environment.

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Getting Started in Five Easy Steps

1. Hookup

Connect the speakers and your AV components to the AV receiver.

☞ page 18

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

(DVD)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

IN IN

IN 1

CBL/SAT

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

TAPE

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FM 75

OUT

FRONT SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

VCR/DVR

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

2. Turning On

With the hookup complete, you’re ready to switch on.

☞ page 41

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS A

CENTER SPEAKER

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT SPEAKERS B

3. First Time Setup

A few simple settings to get the very best from your system.

☞ page 42

Automatic speaker setup

Input setup

Input display

4. Playing Your AV Components

Enjoying movies and music.

☞ page 50

5. Using the Listening Modes

Time to really enjoy your home theater system!

☞ page 59

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Front Panel

North American model

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

4 51 2

9876

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

PHONES

MULTI CHTHX

A SPEAKERS B

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX

TONE

LKJ

M WNO P QR ST U V

MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DIMMER

LISTENING MODE

TAPE TUNER CD

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

MEMORY

SETUP RETURN

SETUP MIC

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

Other models

ON/STANDBY

THX

PHONES

STANDBY

MULTI CH

A SPEAKERS B

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

RT/PTY/TP

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

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.

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

ON/STANDBY button (41)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (41)

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

Input selector buttons (50)

Select the following input sources: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX, TAPE, TUNER, CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the multichannel DVD input.

Remote-control sensor (17)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

Display

See “Display” on page 11.

SETUP button

Opens and closes the setup menus.

TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER

buttons

When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [ ] [] buttons are used for radio tuning, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used to select radio pre-

sets (see page 56). With the setup menus, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

RETURN button

Selects the previously displayed setup menu.

MASTER VOLUME control (50)

Sets the volume of the AV receiver to –∞ dB, –81 dB, –80 dB through +18 dB (relative display).

The volume level can also be displayed as an absolute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 87.

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

PHONES jack (52)

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

THX button (59)

Selects the THX listening mode.

SPEAKERS A and B buttons (19, 50)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

TONE, –, and + buttons (78)

Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble).

MOVIE/TV button (59)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.

MUSIC button (59)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.

GAME button (59)

Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.

DISPLAY button (52)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

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DIGITAL INPUT button (49)

Selects the options for automatic audio input selection setup.

DIMMER (RT/PTY/TP) button (51, 58)

Adjusts the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-

ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European model only)” on page 57.

MEMORY button (56)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

TUNING MODE button (54)

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

SETUP MIC (42)

The automatic speaker setup microphone connects here.

AUX INPUT (36, 75)

Used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are input jacks for composite video and analog audio.

Display

1 23 4

5 7 8

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A and B speaker indicators (19, 50)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

MUTING indicator (51)

Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

Listening mode and format indicators (59)

Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.

Tuning indicators (54)

FM STEREO (54):

reo FM station.

RDS (57):

that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

AUTO (54):

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

Lights up when tuned to a radio station

Lights up when tuned to a ste-

Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is

TUNED (54):

tion.

SLEEP indicator (51)

Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

Message area

Displays various information.

Audio input indicators

Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: MULTI CH or HDMI.

Audyssey indicator

Flashes during automatic speaker setup.

Lights up when tuned to a radio sta-

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

Rear Panel

—Continued

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

3 4 5 71 86

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)

IN 2

(CBL/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

IN 3IN 4

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

IN IN

OUT

TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

CBL/SAT

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

VCR/DVR

IN IN

OUT

VCR/DVR

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

FM 75

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

9 J K L MN O P Q

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 and 2

These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 47.

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 and 2

These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 47.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2

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 47.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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

HDMI IN 1–4 and OUT

HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video.

The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46.

The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input.

MONITOR OUT

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

AM and FM ANTENNA

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

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

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

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

Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connec-

tion (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

CD IN

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

TAPE IN/OUT

These analog audio input and output jacks are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder, etc.

CBL/SAT IN

A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS A

FRONT SPEAKERS B

REMOTE CONTROL

CENTER SPEAKER

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Getting to Know the AV Receiver

VCR/DVR IN/OUT

A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There are S-Video and composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.

DVD IN

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

DVD FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R

This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or SACD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

This analog audio output can be connected to a powered subwoofer.

FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

—Continued

See pages 18–40 for hookup information.

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Speaker Package

Front, Center, Surround, and Surround Back Speakers (SKF-960F, SKC-960C, SKM-960S, SKB-960)

■ Rear

SKF-960F

SKM-960S/SKB-960

Using the Cork Spacers for a More Stable Platform

We recommend using the provided cork spacers to achieve the best possible sound from your speakers. The cork spacers prevent the speakers from moving, providing a more stable platform.

Cork spacers

Bottom of the SKF-960F

Bottom of the SKC-960C

Cork spacers

SKC-960C

For further information, see the pages in parentheses.

Keyhole slots (20)

These keyhole slots can be used to wall-mount the speakers. See page 20 for mounting instructions.

Speaker terminals (21)

These terminals are for connecting the speakers to the AV receiver with the supplied speaker cables. The supplied speaker cables are color-coded for easy identiﬁcation. Simply connect each cable to the same-colored positive speaker terminal.

■ Attaching and detaching the speaker grilles

The front, center, and surround speakers have detachable grilles. Use the following method to attach or detach them.

1. While holding the bottom edge of the speaker

grille with both hands, pull it gently toward you to remove the bottom of the grille.

2. In the same way, gently pull the upper edge of

the speaker grille toward you to remove it from the speaker cabinet.

3. To attach the grille, push the fasteners at the

corners into the grille plug holes on the speaker cabinet.

ReplacementRemoval

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Remote Controller

Subwoofer (SKW-960)

—Continued

■ Front

■ Rear

For further information, see the pages in parentheses.

Standby/On indicator

Red: Subwoofer in standby mode Blue: Subwoofer on

With the Auto Standby function, the SKW-960 automatically turns on when an input signal is detected in Standby mode. When there’s no input signal for a while, the SKW-960 automatically enters Standby mode.

OUTPUT LEVEL control (50)

Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.

LINE INPUT (21)

Connects to the AV receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack with the supplied RCA cable.

Note:

• The Auto Standby function turns the subwoofer on when the input signal exceeds a certain level. If the Auto Standby function does not work reliably, try increasing or decreasing the subwoofer output level slightly on the AV receiver (see page 79).

• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do not attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage them.

To wall outlet

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Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button to select Receiver mode.

You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD player, CD player, and other components. See page 92 for more details.

2 3

RECEIVER

4 5

TUNER

L M

MULTI CH button (50)

Selects the multichannel DVD input.

SP A/B button (19, 50)

Used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to select and adjust settings.

SETUP button

Used to change settings.

LISTENING MODE buttons (59)

Used to select the listening modes.

DIMMER button (51)

Adjusts the display brightness.

DISPLAY button (52)

Displays information about the current input source.

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

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

RETURN button

Returns to the previous display when changing settings.

AUDIO button (78)

Used to change audio settings. When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On

(page 90), this button is disabled.

SLEEP button (51)

Used with the Sleep function.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

ON/STANDBY button (41)

Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.

REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(50, 94–100)

Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.

■

Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button.

You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.

Arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons

Used to tune into radio stations.

Number buttons (55)

Used to select AM and FM radio stations directly.

D.TUN button (55)

Selects the Direct tuning mode.

DISPLAY button (55)

Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.

CH +/– button (56)

Selects radio presets.

Note:

• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 100).

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Remote Controller

—Continued

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small lever and remove the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover and push it shut.

Notes:

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.

• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.

• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using the Remote Controller

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

Remote control sensor

STANDBY indicator

30˚

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything on top of the remote controller, such as a book or magazine, because a button may be pressed continuously, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

AV receiver

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Connecting the Speakers

Enjoying Home Theater

Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. And you can use THX Surround EX to expand 5.1-channel sources for 7.1-channel playback.

Speaker Set A: Main Room

Front left and right speakers (SKF-960F)

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 equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

Center speaker (SKC-960C)

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

Corner

Surround left and right speakers (SKM-960S)

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

Subwoofer (SKW-960)

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Speaker Set B: Sub Room

1/3 wall length

Surround back left and right speakers (SKB-960)

These speakers further enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.

* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no sound.

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Connecting the Speakers

Speaker Sets A and B

—Continued

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver:

Speaker set A

should be used in your main listening room for up to 7.1-channel playback.

speaker set A

*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B

can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

*Only analog input sources are output by speaker set B.

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

TUNING PRESET

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

RT/PTY/TP

SPEAKERS

CLEAR

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output

Set A: 5.1 channels Set B: 2 channels

Off

Off Set A: 7.1 channels

On Set B: 2 channels

A B

Off No sound

and

speaker set B

■ Main Room (speaker set A)

Center speaker

Front left

speaker

Subwoofer

Surround

left

speaker

Surround

back left

speaker

Front right

speaker

■ Sub Room (speaker set B)

Surround

right

speaker

Surround

back right

speaker

* While speaker set B is on, the surround

back speakers output no sound.

* Digital input sources are not output

by speaker set B. Only sources connected to analog inputs are output.

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Connecting the Speakers

Wall

7/32" – 3/8"

(5 mm) – (10 mm)

—Continued

Wall Mounting the Speakers

The speakers can easily be wall mounted by using the keyhole slots.

To mount the front or surround speakers vertically, use the keyhole slot shown to hang each speaker on a screw that’s securely screwed into the wall.

Front Speakers (SKF-960F)

Keyhole slot for wall mounting

Surround (SKM-960S) and Surround Back Speakers (SKB-960)

Caution:

A mounting screw’s ability to support a speaker depends on how well it’s anchored to the wall. If you have hollow walls, screw each mounting screw into a stud. If there are no studs, or the walls are solid, use suitable wall anchors.

Use screws with a head diameter of 5/16" (8 mm) or less and a shank diameter of 5/32" (4 mm) or less. With hollow walls, use a cable/pipe detector to check for any power cables or water pipes before making any holes.

Leave a gap of between 7/32" (5 mm) and 3/8" (10 mm) between the wall and the base of the screw head, as shown.

(We recommend that you consult a home installation professional.)

Keyhole slot for wall mounting

Center speaker (SKC-960C)

Keyhole slots for wall mounting

10-1/4" (260 mm)

To mount the center speaker horizontally, use the two keyhole slots shown to hang each speaker on two screws that are securely screwed into the wall.

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Connecting the Speakers

—Continued

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting any speakers:

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

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher. If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampliﬁer at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

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

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

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

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

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connecting Speaker Set A

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals and the speaker’s positive (+) terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.) Match the color of each cable to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly.

On the AV receiver, loosen the terminals. Fully

insert the bare wires, making sure that they touch the threaded shaft. Screw the terminal tight.

On the speakers, loosen

the binding posts. Insert the speaker wires into the binding posts, then tighten the binding posts.

Using the supplied RCA cable, connect the AV

receiver’s SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to the subwoofer’s LINE INPUT jack.

Make sure the plug is pushed in all the way.

5/8" (15 mm)

Connecting Speaker Set B (not included)

Strip 3/8" (10 mm) of insu-

lation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly.

While pressing the lever, insert

the wire into the hole, and then release the lever.

Make sure that the terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

3/8" (10 mm)

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Connecting the Speakers

—Continued

The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left (L) SURR BACK SPEAKERS terminals.

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 1

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

CBL/SAT

OUT

(DVD)

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

FRONT SURR

OUT

VCR/DVR

MONITOR

OUT

ANTENNA

FM 75

CENTER

SURR BACK

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

WOOFER

SUB

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS B

FRONT SPEAKERS A

CENTER SPEAKER

(CBL/SAT)

IN 2

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

Front right

speaker

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

Speaker Set A

Center

speaker

FRONT SPEAKERS A

CENTER

SPEAKER

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Front left

speaker

Powered

subwoofer

Surround

back right

speaker

Speaker Set B

Surround

back left speaker

Surround

right

speaker

Surround

left

speaker

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Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

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

AM antenna push terminals

ANTENNA

FM antenna jack

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■

American Model

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting

the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connect both wires of the AM loop

antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around).

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

■

Other Models

FM 75

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Use thumbtacks or something similar to

ﬁx the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Push Insert wire Release

ANTENNA

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 24).

Caution:

Be careful that you don’t injure yourself

when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 24).

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Connecting Antennas

—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

ANTENNA

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed horizontally outside, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.

■

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 receiver To TV (or VCR)

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Connecting Your Components

About AV Connections

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

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

Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.

Caution:

plug straight when inserting and removing.

AV Cables and Jacks

Video

HDMI

Component video cable

To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical

Cable Jack Description

CB/P

CR/P

AV Connection Color Coding

RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

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

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

HDMI

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

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

Analog audio

Composite video

, PB), providing the best

Left (white)

Right (red)

(Yellow)

Right!

Wrong!

S-Video cable

Composite video cable

Audio

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

SURR

MULTI CH

S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,

and other video equipment.

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

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

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

This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-

SURR BACK

channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.

Note:

The AV receiver does not support SCART connections.

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver

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

: Signal Flow

Video

Audio

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 22 for hookup details)

Audio

TV, projector,

etc.

Which Connections Should I Use?

The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your other components. Use the following sections as a guide.

For video components, you must make an audio connection and a video connection.

Audio Connection Formats

Audio equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, analog multichannel, or HDMI.

When you connect a component to an HDMI, OPTICAL, or COAXIAL input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see page

47).

Audio Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

HDMI

AV receiver

Multichannel

Optical Coaxial Analog

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by the analog TAPE OUT.

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog (including multichannel). You can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver checks for the presence of a signal in the “Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup” on page 49.

MD recorder, etc.

HDMI

Analog

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Connecting Your Components

Video Connection Formats

—Continued

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

Video input signals ﬂow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, SVideo, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output.

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

When you connect a component to an HDMI or COMPONENT VIDEO input, you must assign that input to an input selector (see pages 46 and 47).

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, component video, S-Video, composite video. However, for component video only, regardless of whether a component video signal is actually present, if a component video input is assigned to the input selector, that component video input will be selected. And if no component video input is assigned to the input selector, this will be interpreted as no component video signal being present.

In the “Auto Signal Selection Example” shown on the right, video signals are present at both the composite video and S-Video inputs, however, the S-Video signal is automatically selected as the source and video is output by the S-Video and HDMI outputs.

Video Signal Flow Chart

DVD player, etc.

Composite S-Video Component

AV receiver

Composite S-Video Component

TV, projector, etc.

Auto Signal Selection Example

DVD player, etc.

Composite S-Video Component

AV receiver

Composite S-Video Component

TV, projector, etc.

HDMI

MONITOR OUT

HDMI

MONITOR OUT

HDMI

For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It’s also recommended that you set the Immediate Display preference to Off (page 87).

The onscreen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video or S-Video MONITOR OUT, or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s own display when changing settings.

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

Connecting a TV or Projector

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 B

a b c

•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen via speaker set B.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)

a b a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow TV Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT S

MONITOR OUT V

CBL/SAT IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

CR/PR

TAPE

B/PB

⇒

⇐

CBL/SAT

Component video input Best

S-Video input Better

Composite video input Standard

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

FM 75

OUT

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite

Hint!

receiver to the AV receiver and use its tuner to listen to TV programs through the AV receiver (see pages 31 and 33).

OPTICAL

OUT

YCOAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

R S VIDEO

TV, projector, etc.

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

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Connecting a DVD player

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or

A B C

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

), and then make the connection.

b c

•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen via speaker set B.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)

b c a b a c

• 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 receiver Signal ﬂow DVD player Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1

DVD IN S

DVD IN V

DVD IN FRONT L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

CBL/SAT

IN 3IN 4

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

B/PB

CR/PR

IN 2

⇐

(VCR/DVR)

Component video output

S-Video output Better

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

CENTER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

Best

Standard

FM 75

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL

OUT

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

OUT

TAPE

YCOAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

R S VIDEO

CBL/SAT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR/DVR

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

DVD player

To connect a DVD player or DVD-Audio/SACD-capable player with a multichannel analog audio output, see page 30.

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—Continued

Hooking Up the Multichannel Input

If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel input.

Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN 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 receiver’s SURR BACK L/R jacks.

To select the multichannel input, see “Basic AV Receiver Operation” on page 50. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Hardware Setup” on page 88.

HDMI

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

(CBL/SAT)

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

CBL/SAT

CB/PB

CR/PR

TAPE

CBL/SAT

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

SURR

OUT

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

PRE OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS B

FRONT SPEAKERS A

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT

7.1 ch

5.1 ch

FRONT CENTER

vity for

LLR

SURROUND

SURR

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

CENTER SUB

SURR BACK

WOOFER

DVD player

SURR BACK

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Connecting Your Components

Hint!

—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback

With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , , or

B C

connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

), and then make the connection. You must

b c

•With connection , you can also listen to the VCR or DVR via speaker set B.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To listen via speaker set B as well, use and , or and .)

a c

b c a b

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVR Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

VCR/DVR IN S

VCR/DVR IN V

VCR/DVR IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

IN 3IN 4

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

B/PB

CR/PR

IN 2

⇐

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

HDMI

CBL/SAT

Component video output

S-Video output Better

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

FRONT SURR

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

Best

Standard

FM 75

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL

OUT

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

OUT

TAPE

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

CBL/SAT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR or DVR

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVR ( or ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver via the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Make the audio connection .

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow VCR or DVD recorder Picture quality

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

VCR/DVR OUT S

VCR/DVR OUT V

VCR/DVR OUT L/R

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

CBL/SAT

IN 3IN 4

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

B/PB

CR/PR

IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

⇒

HDMI

CBL/SAT

S-Video input

Better

Composite video input Standard

Audio L/R input

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

CENTER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

REMOTE CONTROL

TAPE

AUDIO

SUB

WOOFER

CBL/SAT

S VIDEO

VCR/DVR

VIDEO

DVD

VCR or DVR

Notes:

• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.

• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details.

•Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT V jack. Likewise, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via the VCR/DVR OUT S jack. So if your source TV or VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR/DVR must be connected to the VCR/DVR OUT S jack.

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Connecting Your Components

Hint!

—Continued

Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source

With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

Step 1: Video Connection

Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , , or

You must connect the AV receiver to your TV with the same type of connection.

Step 2: Audio Connection

Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

a b c

), and then make the connection.

•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen via speaker set B.

•To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)

b c a b a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Video source Picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2

CBL/SAT IN S

CBL/SAT IN V

CBL/SAT IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1

IN 3IN 4

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

(CBL/SAT)

OUT

B/PB

CR/PR

IN 2

⇐

(VCR/DVR)

Component video output Best

S-Video output Better

Composite video output Standard

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CBL/SAT

IN 1

(DVD)

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

FRONT

DVD

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

CENTER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

FM 75

BCB

REMOTE CONTROL

OPTICAL

OUT

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

OUT

TAPE

YCOAXIAL

R S VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc.

CBL/SAT

AUDIO

OUT

VCR/DVR

VIDEO

OUT

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

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 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, or multichannel PCM).

The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), 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 receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard:

Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, SA-CD and Multichannel PCM

Supported Audio Formats

so TVs and displays

• 2-channel linear PCM (16/20/24 bit/32–192 kHz)

• Multichannel linear PCM (7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz)

• Bitstream (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DSD)

Your DVD player must be able to output these formats from its HDMI OUT.

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection),*2 a copy-protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.

Use a commercially available HDMI cable (supplied with some components) to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT to the HDMI input on your TV or projector.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 in 1999. *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): Led 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.

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Connecting Your Components

Hint!

—Continued

Making HDMI Connections

Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV,

projector, and so on.

Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 46).

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Video Signals

Digital video signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are normally output by the HDMI OUT for display on your TV. Composite video, S-Video, and component video sources are upconverted and, depending on the resolution of your TV, upscaled for output by the HDMI OUT. See “Video Connection Formats” on page 27 and the “Video Resolution Chart” on page 107 for more information.

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Audio Signals

Digital audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output by the speakers and headphones connected to the AV receiver. Normally, they are not output by the HDMI OUT.

To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers, set the Audio TV Out setting to On (see page 90), and set your DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

DVD player

(DVD)

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

MONITOR

DVD

FRONT SURR

OUT

ANTENNA

CENTER

WOOFER

DVD

SURR BACK

SUB

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

CBL/SAT

)

IN 2(

IN 1(DVD)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 1

(DVD)

HDMI

(CBL/SAT)

IN 3IN 4

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

IN 1

CBL/SAT

B/PB

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 supported.

•To listen to an HDMI source component through the AV receiver, you must conﬁgure your system so that video from the HDMI source component can be displayed on your TV (i.e., on your TV, select the HDMI input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT). This is necessary because a component identiﬁcation check has to be performed on your TV before an HDMI source component can output any signals. If your TV is off or set to a different input source, the AV receiver may produce no sound or the sound may be distorted.

• 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 Your Components

—Continued

Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device

Step 1: Make the video connection .

Step 2: Make the audio connection .

MASTER VOLUME

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

AUX INPUT VIDEO

AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R

MEMORY

SETUP MIC

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Camcorder or console

AUX INPUT

VIDEO

AUX INPUT LR

AUDIO

⇐

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Camcorder, game console, etc.

Composite video output

Analog audio L/R output

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Connecting Your Components

—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.

COAXIAL

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be assigned (see page 47)

COAXIAL

OUT

(CD)

OPTICAL

OUT

(CBL/SAT)

AUDIO

OUT

a b

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

IN 1

CBL/SAT

B/PB

CBL/SAT

(DVD)

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FRONT

CENTER

SURR

SURR BACK

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

AUDIO

OUTPUT

CD player

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp

•With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your CD player or turntable and listen via speaker

set B.

•To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .)

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow CD or turntable

■

Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in

CD IN L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesn’t have a phono preamp built-in.

HDMI

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

OUTPUT

IN 1

CBL/SAT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

OUT

(DVD)

VCR/DVR

DVD

IN IN

OUT

FRONT

OUT

VCR/DVR

Phono preamp

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

AUDIO INPUT

FM 75

⇐

■

Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge

Analog audio L/R output

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

a b a c

An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

HDMI

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

AUDIO

OUTPUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

(DVD)

IN 1

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

Phono preamp

OUT

MONITOR

DVD

OUT

ANTENNA

FRONT

SURR

CENTER

SURR BACK

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

MC head amp or

MC transformer

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder

Step 1:

Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( , , or ), and then make the connection.

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

OPTICAL

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

CBL/SAT

IN 3IN 4

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

(CBL/SAT)

OUT

a b

B/PB

CR/PR

TAPE

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

CBL/SAT

IN 1

(DVD)

VCR/DVR

OUT

VCR/DVR

OUT

IN IN

DVD

FRONT

MONITOR

OUT

SURR

DVD

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

TAPE

SURR BACK

FM 75

Cassette, CDR, MD, etc.

Connect one or the other. Inputs may need to be

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

assigned (see page 47)

•With connection , you can play and record and listen via speaker set B.

•To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and .

a b a c

Connection AV receiver Signal ﬂow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder

TAPE IN L/R

TAPE OUT L/R

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2

⇐ ⇒

⇐

Analog audio L/R output

Analog audio L/R input

Digital coaxial output

Digital optical output

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Connecting Your Components

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.

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If Your iPod Supports Video:

Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN V jack.

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

CBL/SAT

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

—Continued

■

HDMI

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

VCR/DVR

CBL/SAT

OUT

CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video:

Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks.

TAPE

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

B/PB

CR/PR

TAPE

CBL/SAT

(DVD)

IN 1

OUT

If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock, connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN S jack.

Notes:

• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the ﬁrst time (see page 93).

• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable (see page 40).

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

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 48).

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

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Connecting Your Components

—Continued

Connecting Onkyo Components

Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary connections (see illustration below). Step 3: If you connect a MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock, change the Input Display (see page 48).

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

Auto Power On/Standby

When you start playback on a component connected via , if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. Similarly, when the AV receiver is set to Standby, all components connected via will also go on Standby.

Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via , the AV receiver automatically selects that component as the input source. If your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver’s DVD IN (multichannel input), you’ll need to press the [MULTI CH] button repeatedly and select Multich to hear all of the channels (see page 50), as the Direct Change function selects only the DVD IN FRONT L/R jacks.

Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components. You must enter the appropriate remote control code ﬁrst (see page 93). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV receiver and not the other component.

Notes:

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

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

• Connect only Onkyo components to jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause

REMOTE CONTROL

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2(

CBL/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

IN 3IN 4

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(VCR/DVR)

IN 1

CBL/SAT

INININ IN

CBL/SAT

OUT

(DVD)

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

FRONT

SURR

OUT

VCR/DVR

(CBL/SAT)

IN 2

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

OUT

ANTENNA

CENTER

SURR BACK

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

DVD

a malfunction.

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

e.g., CD player

e.g., DVD player

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

Connecting the Power Cord

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

• Plug the end of the power cord into a suitable wall outlet.

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

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Turning On the AV Receiver

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY indicator

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

RECEIVER

Turning On and Standby

AV receiver

ON/STANDBY

Remote

controller

On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.

On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY] button.

The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.

To turn the AV receiver off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote controller’s [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises the next time you turn on the AV receiver, turn down the volume before you turn it off.

Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps

To get your system up and running with the minimum of fuss, here’s a few pointers to help you conﬁgure the AV receiver before you use it for the very ﬁrst time. These settings only need to be made once.

■ Do the automatic speaker setup—this is essential!

See “Automatic Speaker Setup” on page 42.

■ Did you connect a component to an HDMI input, component video input, or digital audio input?

If you did, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46, “Component Video Input Setup” on page 47, or “Digital Input Setup” on page 47 respectively.

■ Did you connect an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock?

If you did, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 48.

HDMI

OUT IN

TAPE

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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 receiver for the very ﬁrst time.

Automatic Speaker Setup

With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey

2EQ

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 2EQ 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 2EQ allows you to also use Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains the proper octave-to-octave balance at any volume level. (See page 79)

Measurement Positions

To create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audysssey 2EQ takes measurements at up to three positions within the listening area.

First measurement point

This is the center point of the listening area, or the listening position.

Second measurement point

The right side of the listening area.

Third measurement point

The left side of the listening area.

The distances between points 1 and 2 and points 1 and 3 must be at least 1 meter.

From the examples below, choose the listening area that best matches yours and place the microphone accordingly when prompted.

Using Audyssey 2EQ

Notes:

• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when the automatic speaker setup starts.

• Automatic speaker setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

• It takes about 10 minutes to complete the automatic speaker setup for three positions. Total measurement time varies depending on the speakers.

• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during the automatic speaker setup.

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

AUX INPUT

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

VIDEO

3, 9

4-8

L AUDIO R

AV RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

HT-R960

TV TV TV

Listening area

Listening position

ON/STANDBY

Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.

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

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First Time Setup

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Subwoofer’s

rear panel

On the SKW-960 Subwoofer, set the OUTPUT LEVEL control to “THX POSITION.”

Place the speaker setup microphone at measurement point 1 (page 42), and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.

Auto Speaker Setup

Please place microphone at center

of listening area at ear height.

Push Enter : Next

AUDYSSEY

Notes:

• Before starting Audyssey 2EQ

Automatic 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 automatic 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 inaccurate results.

• 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 automatic speaker setup starts.

Auto Speaker Setup

Do not unplug microphone.

Please keep quiet.

Now Measuring. . .

AUDYSSEY

Test tones are played through each speaker as Audyssey 2EQ Automatic 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.

Auto Speaker Setup

Please place microphone at right end

of listening area at ear height.

Push Enter : Next

AUDYSSEY

Move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point 2 (page 42), then press [ENTER].

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

The following screen appears.

Auto Speaker Setup

Please place microphone at left end

of listening area at ear height.

Push Enter : Next

AUDYSSEY

Move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point 3 (page 42), then press [ENTER].

Audyssey 2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

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First Time Setup

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When the measurements are complete, the following screen appears.

Auto Speaker Setup

Calculating...

AUDYSSEY

When the calculations are complete, the following screen appears.

Auto Speaker Setup

Review Speaker configuration

Subwoofer : Yes Front : Yes Center : Yes Surround : Yes Surr Back : Yes

Surr Back Ch : 2ch Save Cancel

AUDYSSEY

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an option, and then press [ENTER].

The options are:

Save:

Save the calculated settings and exit the automatic speaker setup.

Cancel:

Cancel the automatic speaker setup.

Note:

•You can view the calculated settings for the speaker conﬁguration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by using the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons.

Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

Auto Speaker Setup

Please unplug microphone.

AUDYSSEY

Error Messages

While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear:

❏

Ambient noise is too high

Auto Speaker 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 automatic speaker setup.

❏

Speaker Detect Errors

Auto Speaker Setup

- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -

: Yes

FL SL SBL C

Retry Cancel

: ---

: Yes

FR SR SBR SW

One of the front speakers has not been detected.

Auto Speaker Setup

- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -

: Yes

FL SL SBL C

Retry Cancel

: ---

: Yes

FR SR SBR SW

One of the surround speakers has not been detected.

Auto Speaker Setup

- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -

: Yes

FL SL SBL C

Retry Cancel

: --: --: Yes

FR SR SBR SW

: No

: ---

: Yes : No

: ---

: Yes

: ---

AUDYSSEY

Note:

• When the automatic speaker setup is complete, the Equalizer Settings (page 84) will be set to Audyssey®.

The surround back speakers have been detected but the surround speakers haven’t.

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First Time Setup

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Auto Speaker Setup

- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -

: Yes

FL SL SBL C

Retry Cancel

: ---

: Yes

FR SR

SBR SW

: Yes

: ---

AUDYSSEY

The right surround back speaker has been detected but the left surround back speaker hasn’t.

Auto Speaker Setup

- - - - - Speaker Detect Error - - - - -

: Error

FL SL SBL C

Retry Cancel

: Yes : Yes : Yes

FR SR SBR SW

: Yes

AUDYSSEY

The speaker type detected does not match what was expected. The speaker may be or incorrect type or broken. Please check that it is the correct speaker type, or that all drivers are working.

Auto Speaker Setup

Speaker Detect Error

Retry Cancel

AUDYSSEY

To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup

Press the [ENTER] button.

Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are connected properly.

Changing the Speaker Settings Manually

If you want to adjust the speaker settings manually after running the automatic speaker setup, see pages 81–84.

Note:

• Because of the complexities of low-frequency sounds and the way they interact with a room, THX recommends setting the subwoofer level and distance manually.

Using a Powered Subwoofer

If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be detected by the automatic speaker setup. If the subwoofer (SW) appears on the “SP Detect Result” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s volume to the halfway point, set it to its highest crossover frequency, and then try running the automatic 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.

The number of speakers detected on the second or third measurement was different to the number detected on the ﬁrst measurement.

Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are connected properly.

Retry

: Return to step 2 and try again.

Cancel

: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.

❏

Write Error

Auto Speaker Setup

Writing Error!

Retry Cancel

AUDYSSEY

This message appears if saving fails.

Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV receiver is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer.

Retry

: Return to step 2 and try again.

Cancel

: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.

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First Time Setup

—Continued

HDMI Input Setup

If you connect a video component to an HDMI IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector.

These are the default assignments.

Input selector Video input

DVD HDMI1

VCR/DVR HDMI2

CBL/SAT HDMI3

AUX - - - - -

TAPE - - - - -

CD - - - - -

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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

HDMI1:

HDMI2:

HDMI3:

HDMI4:

- - - - -:

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 1.

Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 2.

Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 3.

Select if the video component is connected to HDMI IN 4.

Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. Input Assign,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. HDMI Input,” and then press [ENTER].

Notes:

• Each HDMI IN cannot be assigned to more than one input selector.

• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained here, the digital audio input for that input selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. See “Digital Input Setup” on page 47.

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

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First Time Setup

—Continued

Component Video Input Setup

If you connect a video component to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 to the DVD input selector.

These are the default assignments.

Input selector Video input

DVD IN1

VCR/DVR - - - - -

CBL/SAT IN2

AUX - - - - -

TAPE - - - - -

CD - - - - -

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.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

IN1:

Select if the video compo-

nent is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1.

IN2:

Select if the video compo-

nent is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2.

- - - - -:

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Select if you’re not using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. Input Assign,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Component Video Input,” and then press [ENTER].

Digital Input Setup

If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign OPTICAL IN 1 to the CD input selector.

These are the default assignments.

Input selector Audio input

DVD COAX1

VCR/DVR OPT1

CBL/SAT COAX2

AUX - - - - -

TAPE - - - - -

CD OPT2

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.

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First Time Setup

—Continued

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. Input Assign,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Digital Audio Input,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and then use the Left and

Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

COAX1

: Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1.

COAX2

: Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2.

OPT1

: Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1.

OPT2

: Select if the component is

connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2.

- - - - -:

Select if the component is connected to an analog input.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Notes:

• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Input Setup” on page 46, this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. If you change the input assignment from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be sure to set

the“Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup” on page 49 to the same input (e.g., COAX1 (Auto) or COAX2 (Auto)).

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Changing the Input Display

If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the CBL/SAT IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting.

This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

1, 2 1, 2

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

iPod with video: If you’re using an iPod that supports video output with the DS-A1 RI Dock, connect the DS-A1 to the CBL/SAT IN jacks.

Press the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector button so that “TAPE” or “CBL/SAT” appears on

TAPE

CBL/SAT

the display.

Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to change

TAPE

the setting.

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

For the TAPE input selector, the setting

CBL/SAT

changes in this order:

TAPE → MD → CDR

→

DOCK

→

For the CBL/SAT input selector, the setting changes in this order: CBL/SAT

↔

DOCK

Note:

• DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or CBL/SAT input selector, but not both at the same time.

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

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First Time Setup

—Continued

Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

1 2, 3

When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. With this setting, you can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver checks for signals.

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SA

AUX TAPE

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the input selector button for the input selector whose setting you want to change.

The setting for the TUNER input selector cannot be changed and is ﬁxed at

TUNER

Analog.

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button.

The current setting is displayed.

DIGITAL INPUT

Press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select an option.

HDMIx (Auto):

This option can be selected when an HDMI input is assigned to an input selector (page 46). When this option is selected, the relevant HDMI, digital, and analog inputs will be checked for the presence of an audio signal. If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog.

COAXx (Auto)/OPTx (Auto):

This option can be selected when a digital input is assigned to an input selector (page 47). When this option is selected, the relevant digital and analog inputs will be checked for the presence of an audio signal. If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected in the following order of priority: digital, analog. Any audio signals present at the HDMI inputs will not be output.

Analog:

When this option is selected, the signal from the relevant analog audio input is output. Any audio signals present at HDMI or digital inputs will not be output.

Note:

•You can select a different option for each input selector.

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Playing Your AV Components

Basic AV Receiver Operation

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

THX

PHONES

AV receiver

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT

AUX TAPE

TUNER

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

Remote

controller

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

DISPLAY MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

Subwoofer’s

rear panel

Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source.

To select an input source with the remote controller, use its INPUT SELECTOR buttons.

To listen to a DVD player connected to the multichannel DVD input (page 30), press the AV receiver’s [MULTI CH] button. The MULTI CH indicator will appear on the display.

Note:

• While the multichannel DVD input is selected, the Speaker Conﬁguration settings on page 81 are ignored, and signals from the multichannel input are fed to the speakers as they are.

AV receiver

SPEAKERS

MASTER VOLUME

Remote

controller

Remote

controller

To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS [A] and [B] buttons, or press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button on the remote controller and use its [SP A/B] button.

Pressing the remote controller’s [SP A/B] button cycles through the following settings: Speaker Set A

Speaker Set A&B → Speaker Set B → Off.

→

Note that while speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback.

Indicators

See page 19 for more information about speaker sets A and B.

Start playback on the source component.

To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s connected to the AV receiver’s HDMI OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or MONITOR OUT. On some DVD players, you may need to change the digital or HDMI audio output settings.

To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller’s [VOL] button.

Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters, it has a wide volume range for precise adjustment. The volume can be set to –∞ dB, –81 dB, –80 dB through +18 dB.

Make sure the SKW-960 Subwoofer’s output level control is set at the “THX-POSITION.”

Because our ears are less sensitive to very low bass sounds, there’s a temptation to set the level of the subwoofer too high. As a rule of thumb, set the subwoofer level to what you think is the optimal level, and then back it off slightly.

Select a listening mode and enjoy!

See “Using the Listening Modes” on page 59.

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Common Functions

This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.

DISPLAY

Press [RECEIVER] ﬁrst

DIMMER

MUTING

SLEEP

Muting the AV Receiver

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button.

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

To unmute the AV receiver,

press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off.

Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

Using the Sleep Timer

With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a speciﬁed period.

DISPLAY

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

DIMMER

CLEAR

PHONES DIMMER

Setting the Display Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

Remote

controller

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness.

You can also use the AV receiver’s [DIMMER] button (not the European model).

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller’s [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the

MASTER VOLUME

required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps.

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

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

SLEEP indicator

To cancel the sleep timer,

press the [SLEEP] button

repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time,

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.

AV receiver

DIMMER

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Common Functions

Using Headphones

—Continued

Displaying Source Information

For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack.

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

THX

PHONES

MULTI CH

A SPEAKERS B

Notes:

•Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, speakers sets A and B are turned off.

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it was already set to Mono, Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays the same.

• When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones.

You can display various information about the current input source as follows.

DISPLAY

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [DISPLAY] button.

The following information can typically be displayed:

Input source &

volume*

Signal format*

or sampling

frequency

Input source & listening mode

*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset num-

ber, and frequency are displayed.

*2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is

selected, 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 is displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

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Common Functions

—Continued

Specifying the Digital Signal Format

The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format.

Format Display

Dolby Digital

DTS

PCM

Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital input signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS sources, you can specify the signal format manually.

• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting.

• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.

PCM

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

DIGITAL INPUT

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

DIGITAL INPUT

Press and hold the AV receiver’s [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.

While “Auto” is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto.

PCM:

Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will ﬂash and there will be no sound.

DTS:

Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will ﬂash and there will be no sound.

Auto (default):

The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.

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Listening to the Radio

Listening to AM/FM Stations

TUNER

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

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

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select AM or FM.

TUNER

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

TUNING

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

VIDEO

TUNING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

■

Manual Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.

Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button.

The frequency stops changing when you release the button.

Press the button repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

The North American model changes FM frequency in

0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for AM.

In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

(Actual display depends on country.)

Note:

•You can also use the remote controller’s [TUNER] button to select AM or FM.

Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

■

Auto Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

TUNING

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.

Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button.

Searching stops when a station is found.

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.

Note:

•You can also use the remote controller’s Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

FM STEREO

AUTO

TUNED

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Listening to the Radio

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Tuning into Stations by Frequency

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

Displaying AM/FM Radio Information

DISPLAY

Number

buttons

D.TUN

TUNER

ON/STANDBY

THX

PHONES

DISPLAY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

A SPEAKERS B

TONE

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

RT/PTY/TP

Press the [DISPLAY] button to

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

display the available information.

Note:

•You can also use the remote controller’s [TUNER] button to select AM or FM.

Band

Frequency Preset #

Listening mode

Press the [TUNER] button repeatedly to select AM or FM, followed by the [D.TUN] button.

(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

2, 4

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

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

MEMORY

PRESET

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

A SPEAKERS B

TONE

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

Tune into the AM or FM station 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40.

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button.

CLEAR

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

Selecting Presets

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

CH +/–

PRESET

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controller’s CH [+/–] button.

PRESET

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

MEMORY

Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station.

The station is stored and the preset number stops ﬂashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite stations.

Deleting Presets

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the next section.

Remote

controller

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

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

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Listening to the Radio

—Continued

Using RDS (European model only)

RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.

RDS indicator

■

What is RDS?

RDS stands for transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. RDS is approved by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and is available in North America.

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 receiver 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 58).

PTY (Program Type)

This allows you to search RDS radio stations by type (see page 58).

TP (Trafﬁc Program)

This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast trafﬁc information (see page 58).

Notes:

• In some cases, the characters displayed on the AV receiver 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.

Radio Data System

and is a method of

RDS Program Types (PTY)

Type Display

None None

News reports News

Current affairs Affairs

Information Info

Sport Sport

Education Educate

Drama Drama

Culture Culture

Science and technology Science

Var ied Varied

Pop music Pop M

Rock music Rock M

Middle of the road music Easy M

Light classics Light M

Serious classics Classics

Other music Other M

Weather Weather

Finance Finance

Children’s programmes Children

Social affairs Social

Religion Religion

Phone in Phone In

Tr av e l Tr av e l

Leisure Leisure

Jazz music Jazz

Country music Country

National music Nation M

Oldies music Oldies

Folk music Folk M

Documentary Document

Alarm test TEST

Alarm Alarm!

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Listening to the Radio

—Continued

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

RT/PTY/TP

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed.

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 receiver waits for the RT information.

• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is available.

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

To start the search, press [ENTER].

The AV receiver searches until it ﬁnds a

ENTER

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

ENTER

“Not Found” appears.

Listening to Trafﬁc News (TP)

1 3

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

RT/PTY/TP

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

CLEAR

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

PHONES

You can search for radio stations by type.

TUNER

RT/PTY/TP

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

A SPEAKERS B

TONE

DISPLAY MEMORY

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC GAME

LISTENING MODE

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select FM.

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice.

The current program type appears on the display.

4, 5

TUNING PRESET

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP MIC

You can search for stations that broadcast trafﬁc news.

MASTER VOLUME

TUNER

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

RT/PTY/TP

ENTER

Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select FM.

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 receiver searches until it ﬁnds a station that’s broadcasting TP.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” appears.

PRESET

Use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the type of program you want.

See the table on page 57.

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Using the Listening Modes

Selecting the Listening Modes

For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 72.

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

• The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying Source Information” on page 52.

• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can only select the Mono, Direct, or Stereo listening mode.

Selecting on the AV Receiver

MUSIC

ON/STANDBY

PHONES

STANDBY

MULTI CH

THX

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SAT AUX TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

A SPEAKERS B

DISPLAY MEMORY

LISTENING MODE

MUSIC GAME

DIGITAL INPUT TUNING MODE

MOVIE/TV

TUNING PRESET

SETUP

RT/PTY/TP

CLEAR

GAME

THX

■

[THX] button

MOVIE/TV

This button selects the THX listening modes.

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MIC

MASTER VOLUME

AUX INPUT

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

AV RECEIVER

HT-R960

Selecting with the Remote Controller

MOVIE/TV

MUSIC

■

[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.

THX

GAME

■

[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.

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Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format

Analog and PCM Sources

Button

[MOVIE/

TV]

[MUSIC]

Source format

Media

Listening Mode

Mono

Multichannel

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/ Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

*3 *5 *6

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Direct

Stereo

Multichannel

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX

Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music *5

I/S Music

Orchestra *5

Unplugged *5

Studio-Mix *5

AllChStereo

FullMono

*5 *6

*3 *5 *6

*5 *6

PCM

32–96

kHz

176.4/

192 kHz

CD, TV, radio DVD DVD DVD

channel

Analog

Multi

Multi-

channel

32–96 kHz*

2ch

Multichannel

Mono/

Multiplex

176.4/192 kHz

Multi-

channel

2ch

Mono/

Multiplex

✔✔✔✔

✔✔ ✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔

✔✔ ✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔✔

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Using the Listening Modes

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PCM

Source format

Button

[GAME]

[THX]*5

*1. 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz *2. DVD-Audio discs output multichannel 176.4/192 kHz PCM only via HDMI. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *5. PCM of 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz are processed at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz respectively. *6. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

Multichannel

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/ Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX

Games *5

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

Media

32–96

kHz

176.4/

192 kHz

CD, TV, radio DVD DVD DVD

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

Multi

channel

Analog

Multi-

channel

✔✔ ✔

✔

32–96 kHz*

2ch

✔

Multichannel

Mono/

Multiplex

176.4/192 kHz

Multi-

channel

2ch

Mono/

Multiplex

Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

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Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Sources

Button

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

Source format

Listening Mode

Mono

DolbyDigital

DolbyDigital Plus

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema *2

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Direct

Stereo

DolbyDigital

DolbyDigital Plus

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

I/S Music

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

*2 *4

Media

Multichannel 2ch

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus

Mono/

Multiplex

DVD, DTV, etc. Blu-ray, HD DVD

Multichannel 2ch

Mono/

Multiplex

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔✔✔

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

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Using the Listening Modes

Source format

Button

[GAME]

[THX]

*1. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

DolbyDigital

DolbyDigital Plus

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

—Continued

Multichannel 2ch

Media

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus

Mono/

Multiplex

DVD, DTV, etc. Blu-ray, HD DVD

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔✔✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

Multichannel 2ch

✔

Mono/

Multiplex

Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Note:

•With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.

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Using the Listening Modes

DTS Sources

—Continued

Button

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

Source format

Listening Mode

Mono

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

*4 *5

T- D

Direct

Stereo

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

I/S Music

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

*2 *4 *5

*4 *5

*2 *4 *5

*4 *5

*5 *4

Media

DTS, DTS 96/24

Multichannel 2ch Mono

DVD, CD, etc. DVD, CD, etc.

DTS

Discrete/Matrix

✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔ ✔

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Source format

Media

Button

[GAME]

*4 *5

[THX]

*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, DTS is used. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. DTS 96/24 is processed as DTS. *5. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX Games

PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

*2 *4 *5

Multichannel 2ch Mono

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

DTS, DTS 96/24

DTS

Discrete/Matrix

DVD, CD, etc. DVD, CD, etc.

✔

Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

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Using the Listening Modes

TrueHD Sources

Source format

Button

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

[GAME]

Listening Mode

Mono

TrueHD

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

AllChStereo

FullMono

Direct

Stereo

TrueHD

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

I/S Music

AllChStereo

FullMono

TrueHD

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

*3 *4

—Continued

Multichannel 2ch

Media

*1 *3 *4

*3 *4

*1 *3 *4

TrueHD TrueHD 192 kHz

Mono/

Multiplex

Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD

Multichannel 2ch

Mono/

Multiplex

✔✔✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔✔

✔✔✔ ✔✔✔

✔✔

✔

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Source format

Button

*3 *4

[THX]

*1. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *2. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *3. THX listening modes can be used with 48 kHz TrueHD, but not 96 kHz or higher. *4. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

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Multichannel 2ch

Media

TrueHD TrueHD 192 kHz

Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD

✔

Mono/

Multiplex

Multichannel 2ch

Mono/

Multiplex

Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Note:

•With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.

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Button

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

[GAME]

Source format

Listening Mode

Mono

DTS-HD High Resolution

DTS-HD Master Audio

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema *4

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema *4

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

AllChStereo

FullMono

Direct

Stereo

DTS-HD High Resolution

DTS-HD Master Audio

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music *4

I/S Music

AllChStereo

FullMono

DTS-HD High Resolution

DTS-HD Master Audio

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

*2 *4 *5

DTS-HD High Resolution

Multichannel 2ch Mono Multichannel 2ch Mono

Media

Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD

DTS-HD Master Audio

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✔

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Source format

Media

Button

[THX]

*1. 192 kHz DTS-HD Master Audio sources are processed at 96 kHz. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. THX listening modes can be used with 48 kHz DTS-HD High Resolution or DTS-HD Master Audio, but not 96 kHz or higher. *5. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

*4 *5

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

DTS-HD High Resolution

Multichannel 2ch Mono Multichannel 2ch Mono

Blu-ray, HD DVD Blu-ray, HD DVD

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

✔✔

✔

DTS-HD Master Audio

✔

Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while speaker set B is on.

Note:

•With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.

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DTS Express and DSD Sources

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Button

[MOVIE/TV]

[MUSIC]

Source format

Listening Mode

Direct

DTS Express

DSD

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Cinema

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema *2

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema *4

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

MonoMovie

TV Logic

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

Direct

Stereo

DTS Express

DSD

Neo:6

Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music

DolbyEX

Neo:6 Music

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

I/S Music

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

AllChStereo

FullMono

*2 *4

Media

DTS Express

Multichannel 2ch Mono

Blu-ray, HD DVD SACD

Multichannel

(3/2.1)

DSD

2ch

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Hint!

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DTS Express

Source format

Media

Button

[GAME]

[THX]

*1. DSD signals are processed after conversion to PCM. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or speaker set B is on, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Cannot be selected with some source formats. *4. Available only when using surround speakers.

Listening Mode

DTS Express

DSD

Neo:6

DolbyEX

Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game

THX Games

Neo:6 THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIx Game THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

I/S Games

AllChStereo

FullMono

T- D

THX Cinema

Neo:6 THX Cinema

Dolby PLII Movie THX Cinema/ Dolby PLIIx Movie THX Cinema

Neo:6 Cinema THX Cinema

THX Music

Neo:6 THX Music

Dolby PLII Music THX Music/ Dolby PLIIx Music THX Music

Neo:6 Music THX Music

THX Games

Dolby PLII Game THX Games/ Dolby PLIIxGame THX Games

Dolby PLII Game I/S Games

Neo:6 THX Games

SurroundEX

I/S Cinema

I/S Music

I/S Games

*2 *4

Multichannel 2ch Mono

Blu-ray, HD DVD SACD

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✔

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DSD

Multichannel

(3/2.1)

2ch

✔

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If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality.

Note:

•With some HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, a noise may be heard during playback. This may occur when the audio format changes during playback. It is not a malfunction.

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About the Listening Modes

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

The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1-channel speakers.

Front left Center Front right

Subwoofer

Surround left

Direct

back left/right

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.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

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

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.

Surround rightSurround

expands any 2-channel source for

will be used instead of

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.

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.

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.

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-chan-

nels with 192 kHz sampling rate. For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see

page 66.

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, that 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 360degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Discrete soundtrack.

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DTS-ES Matrix

This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, that 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.

DTS Neo:6

This mode expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel 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.

For the signals supported by the AV receiver, see page 68.

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.

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 SACDs that feature multichannel audio.

channel 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 I/S Cinema

This mode expands Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1channel sources for 7.1-channel 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. This is a new and improved mode especially for integrated home theater systems.

• THX I/S Music

This mode is designed for use with music. It expands Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel sources for 7.1channel playback.

• THX I/S Games

This mode is designed for use with video games.

• THX Surround EX or

This mode expands Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1channel sources for 6.1/7.1-channel 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.

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 2-

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Onkyo Original DSP Modes

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material.

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.

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) or

With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 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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Recording

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

AUX INPUT

This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources.

Notes:

• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.

• Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.

• Sources connected to the multichannel DVD input 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.

Recording the Input Source

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See pages 25 to 40 for hookup information.

DVD VCR/DVR CBL/SA

AUX TAPE

Remote

controller

Use the input selector buttons to select the source that you want to record.

See “Which Connections Should I Use?” on page 26 to see which signals

TUNER

can be output and recorded.

You can watch the source while recording it. The AV receiver’s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording.

Recording from Different AV Sources

You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two separate sources. This is possible because only the audio source is switched when an audio-only input source, such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video source remains the same.

In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

Camcorder

video signal audio signal

HDMI

DIGITAL IN

(DVD)

COAXIAL

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

REMOTE CONTROL

IN 3IN 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1(DVD)IN 2

(CBL/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN

ASSIGNABLE

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

IN 2

B/PB

CR/PR

OUT

TAPE

CBL/SAT

OUT

(DVD)

IN 1

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURR BACK

MONITOR

VCR/DVR

DVD

OUT

IN IN

OUT

FRONT

OUT

VCR/DVR

SURR

DVD

On your recorder, start recording.

On the source component, start playback.

Note:

• If you select a different input source during recording, that input source will be recorded instead.

CD player

Prepare the camcorder and CD player for

playback.

Prepare the VCR for recording.

Press the [AUX] input selector button.

Press the [CD] input selector button.

This selects the CD player as the audio source but leaves the camcorder as the video source.

Start recording on the VCR, then start

playback on the camcorder and CD player.

VCR

Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

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Adjusting the Listening Modes

Using the Audio Adjust Settings

These settings apply to only speaker set A.

2, 3

2–4

1, 5

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Audio Adjust,” and then press [ENTER].

The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Multiplex/Mono Settings

Multiplex

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Input Ch

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.

Main:

Main/Sub:

Mono

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Input Ch

This setting determines which channel is output when the Mono listening mode is used with a stereo source.

Left+Right:

Right:

The main channel is output (default).

Sub:

The sub channel is output. Both the main and sub channels are out-

put.

Both the left and right channels are output (default).

Left:

Only the left channel is output. Only the right channel is output.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and then press [ENTER].

3. Audio Adjust

1. Multiplex/Mono II

x/Neo:6

2. PL

3. Dolby EX

4. Theater-Dimensional

5. LFE Level

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an option, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change it.

The Audio Adjust menu items are explained below.

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Output Speaker

This setting determines which speakers output mono audio when the Mono listening mode is selected.

Center:

Left/Right:

Mono audio is output by the center speaker (default).

Mono audio is output by the front left and right speakers.

PLIIx/Neo:6 Settings

PLIIx Music (2 ch 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, not Dolby Pro Logic IIx.

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Panorama

With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode.

On:

Panorama function on.

Off:

Panorama function off (default).

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Dimension

With this setting, you can move the sound ﬁeld forward or backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. It can be adjusted from –3 to +3. The default value is 0. 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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Theater-Dimensional Setting

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Listening Angle

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. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.

Front left speaker Front right speaker

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Center Width

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. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7. The default value is 3.

Neo:6 Music

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Center Image

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. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5. The default value is 2.

When set to 0, the front left and right channel output is attenuated by half (–6 dB), giving the impression that the sound is located centrally. This setting works well when the listening position is considerably off center. When set to 5, the front left and right channels are not attenuated, maintaining the original stereo balance.

20˚/40˚

Narrow:

Wide:

Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees

(default).

LFE Level Settings

With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM sources. The level can be set to –∞, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default).

If you ﬁnd that low-frequency effects are too loud when using one of these sources, change the setting to –10 dB or –∞ dB.

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Dolby Digital

Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital sources.

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DTS

Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS sources.

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Multich PCM

Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.)

Dolby EX Setting

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Dolby EX

This setting determines how Dolby EX signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected or speaker set B is on.

Auto:

When the source is Dolby EX, you can select the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode.

Manual:

When the source is Dolby EX, you can select any of the listening modes compatible with this format (e.g., Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, etc.).

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Dolby TrueHD

Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources.

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DTS-HD Master Audio

Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources.

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DSD

Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD sources.

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Using the Audio Functions

You can access various audio functions by pressing the [AUDIO] button.

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Treble

You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

Notes:

•To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct listening mode.

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [TONE], [–], and [+] buttons.

2, 3

Note:

• When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On (page 90), the [AUDIO] button is disabled.

Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [AUDIO] button.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a function.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the function.

Late Night Function

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Late Night

With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

For

Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus

options are:

Off:

Late Night function off (default).

Low:

Small reduction in dynamic range.

High:

Large reduction in dynamic range.

For

Dolby TrueHD

Auto:

The Late Night function is set to On or Off automatically (default).

Off:

Late Night function off.

On:

Late Night function on.

Notes:

• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.

• The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options.

• The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to Auto.

sources, the options are:

sources, the

Re-EQ (THX)

The audio functions are explained below.

Tone Control

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is selected.

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Bass

You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from –10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps.

With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing.

This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX I/S Cinema, and Multichannel.

On:

Re-EQ on.

Off:

Re-EQ off (default).

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Audyssey Dynamic EQ

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DynamicEQ

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.

Off:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ off.

On:

Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default).

Note:

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ can be set only when the Equalizer Settings on page 84 are set to Audyssey.

Music Optimizer

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M.Optimizer

The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music ﬁles. Use it with music ﬁles that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3.

Off:

Music Optimizer off (default).

On:

Music Optimizer on.

Note:

• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz, and analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Direct listening mode is selected.

Speaker Levels

You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source.

These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

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Subwfr (Subwoofer)

You can adjust the level from –15 dB to +12 dB.

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Center

You can adjust the level from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Notes:

•You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.

• Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration cannot be adjusted (see page 81).

• This setting is not available when the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input signal.

A/V Sync

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A/V Sync

When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may ﬁnd that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signal. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 20 millisecond steps.

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Listening Mode Presets

On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a default listening mode for each of the audio formats supported by each input selector. The AV receiver will then select the listening mode automatically depending on the format of the input signal. You can still select the other listening modes, although the default listening mode will be used the next time you turn on the AV receiver.

2, 3

2–4

1, 5

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “5. Listening Mode Preset,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and then press [ENTER].

The audio formats supported by that input selector appear.

For the TUNER input selector, Analog is the only format available.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an audio format, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a listening mode.

Only listening modes compatible with the audio format can be selected (see pages 60–71).

Analog/PCM:

tening mode for analog and PCM sources.

Dolby Digital:

tening mode for Dolby Digital sources.

DTS:

Speciﬁes the default listening

mode for DTS sources.

D.F. 2ch:

mode for 2-channel (2/0) stereo sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.

D.F. Mono:

ing mode for mono sources in a digital format, such as Dolby Digital or DTS.

Multich PCM:

listening mode for multichannel PCM sources, such as DVD-Audio (input via HDMI).

192k/176.4k:

tening mode for high resolution 192 kHz and 176.4 kHz digital sources, such as DVD-Audio.

Dolby TrueHD:

listening mode for Dolby TrueHD sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

DTS-HD Master Audio:

default listening mode for DTS-HD Master Audio sources, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD (input via HDMI).

DSD:

Specifies the default listening mode for DSD multichannel sources, such as SACD.

When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Speciﬁes the default lis-

Speciﬁes the default listening

Speciﬁes the default listen-

Speciﬁes the default

Speciﬁes the default lis-

Speciﬁes the default

Speciﬁes the

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

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Speaker Setup

This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the automatic speaker setup.

Some of the speaker settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).

Speaker conﬁguration settings only need to be changed if you are not using all of the speakers in this package. These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Speaker Conﬁguration

These settings are used to specify which speakers are connected

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.

While the “Subwoofer” setting is selected, use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select

Yes:

Select if a subwoofer is connected.

No:

Select if no subwoofer is connected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Center,” and then use the

Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

Yes

or No.

Yes:

Select if the center speaker is connected.

No:

Select if no center speaker is connected.

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surround,” and then use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

Yes:

No:

Yes

or No.

Select if the surround speakers are connected.

Select if no surround speakers are connected.

Yes

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1. Speaker Conﬁguration,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back,” and use the

Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

Yes

or No.

Yes:

Select if the surround back

speakers are connected.

No:

Select if no surround back

speakers are connected.

Note:

• If the Surround setting in step 6 is set to No, or speaker set B is on, this setting does not appear.

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Use the Down [ ] button to select “Surr Back Ch,” and use

the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

2ch:

1ch:

Note:

• If the Surround or Surr Back settings in steps 7 and 8 are set to No, this setting does not appear.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

2ch

1ch

Select if two (left and right) surround back speakers are connected.

Select if one surround back speaker is connected.

Speaker Distance

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).

With these settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Measure and make a note of the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Distance,” and then press [ENTER].

While “Unit” is displayed, use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to

select “feet” or “meters.”

feet:

Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps.

meters:

Use the Down [ ] button to select “Left,” and use the Left and

Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to specify the distance for the front speak-

ers, then press the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker.

Repeat step 6 for all speakers.

Note:

Speakers that you set to No in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 81 cannot be selected.

Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Note:

• These settings cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the multichannel DVD input is being used.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

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Speaker Levels

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).

You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.

Note:

• These settings cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, speaker set B is on, or the AV receiver 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.

• Adjust the level control of the subwoofer to the “THX” position before calibrating this system.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁciently.

As each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display.

If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of each speaker so it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position, measured with C-weighting and slow reading.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust the speaker

level, and use the Down [ ] button to select the next speaker.

The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Repeat step 5 so that the level of the test tone coming from each speaker is the same.

Speakers that you set to No in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 81 do not output the test tone.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Level Calibration,” and then press [ENTER].

A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes. Don’t forget to turn down the volume if

you turned it up while setting the levels.

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Equalizer Settings

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).

Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 83.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Press the Down [ ] button, and then use the Left and Right

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker.

2–5. Equalizer Settings

Equalizer Manual Channel Front 63Hz 0dB 250Hz 0dB 1000Hz 0dB 4000Hz 0dB 16000Hz 0dB

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a frequency.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] 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.

Tip:

Low frequencies (e.g., 63 Hz) affect bass sounds; high frequencies (e.g., 16000 Hz) affect treble sounds.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “4. Equalizer Settings,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

Off:

Tone off, response ﬂat.

Audyssey®:

Manual:

If you selected Manual, continue with this procedure. If you selected Off or Audyssey, go to step 8.

The tone for each speaker is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function. Be sure to select this setting after having performed the Automatic Speaker Setup.

You can adjust the equalizer for each speaker manually.

Notes:

• The front, center, surround, and surround back speakers can be adjusted at 63 Hz, 250 Hz, 1000 Hz, 4000 Hz, and 16000 Hz. The subwoofer can be adjusted at 25 Hz, 40 Hz, 63 Hz, 100 Hz, and 160 Hz.

• While the Direct listening mode is selected, the equalizer settings have no effect.

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Use the Up [ ] button to select “Channel,” and then use the Left

and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select another speaker.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each speaker. Speakers that you’ve set to No in the

“Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 81 cannot be selected.

Press the [SETUP] button.

The setup menu closes.

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THX Audio Setup

These settings apply to only speaker set A.

These settings are not set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 42).

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2. Speaker Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Press the [SETUP] button.

The setup menu closes.

Surround Back SP Spacing Setting

This setting is only available if the Surr Back Ch setting in the “Speaker Conﬁguration” on page 81 is set to 2ch.

With this setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers.

<1 ft (<0.3 m):

Select this if the speakers are between 0 and 1 foot (0–30 cm) apart.

1–4 ft (0.3–1.2 m):

Select this if the speakers are between 1 and 4 feet (0.3–1.2 m) apart.

>4 ft (>1.2 m) (Default):

Select this if the speakers are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) apart.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “5. THX Audio Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting.

Press the Down [ ] button to select the next setting.

Repeat this step for the other settings. The THX Audio settings are explained

below.

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) Setting

A room’s boundaries (i.e., walls) and their construction may make bass sounds louder when the listening position or subwoofer is positioned close to such a boundary. This is called the boundary gain effect. With this setting, you can compensate for this and achieve a more accurate and ﬂatter bass response.

On:

Boundary Gain Compensation on.

Off:

Boundary Gain Compensation off (default).

Loudness Plus

THX Loudness Plus uses THX Multi-channel Spectral Balancing and THX Dynamic Ambience Preservation technologies to preserve the ambient sound and rich detail of surround sound in movies, video games, and music when listening at lower volume levels, providing an accurate listening experience at any volume.

On:

Loudness Plus on.

Off:

Loudness Plus off.

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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 an input source, and then press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

Press 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.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

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.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the level. If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use

the Left [ ] button to reduce its input level. If it’s noticeably quieter, use the Right [ ] button to increase its input level. The input level can be adjusted from –12 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.

Note:

• IntelliVolume does not apply to speaker set B.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “4. Source Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and then press [ENTER].

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change it.

The Source Setup menu items are explained below.

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. The delay can be set from 0 to 100 milliseconds (msec) in 20 millisecond steps.

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the delay. To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press

[ENTER]. To return to the Setup menu screen, press the [RETURN]

button. If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (see page 90), and your TV

or display supports HDMI Lip Sync, the displayed delay time will be the A/V Sync delay time. The HDMI Lip Sync delay time is displayed underneath in parentheses.

Note:

• A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening mode is used with an analog input source.

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Miscellaneous Setup

This section explains items on the Miscellaneous menu.

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “6. Miscellaneous,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and then press [ENTER].

Volume Setup

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Volume Display

With this setting, you can choose how the volume level is displayed.

Absolute:

Relative:

The absolute value 82 is equivalent to the relative value 0 dB.

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Muting Level

This setting determines how much the output is muted when the Muting function is used (see page 51). It can be set to –∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB to –10 dB in 10 dB steps (0 dB: default).

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Maximum Volume

With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume. When the Volume Display setting is set to Absolute, the

Maximum Volume range is Off, 99 to 50. When it’s set to Relative, the range is Off, +17 dB to –32 dB. To disable this setting, select Off.

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Power On Volume

This setting determines what the volume will be each time the AV receiver is turned on.

When the Volume Display preference is set to Absolute, the range is Last, Min, 1 to Max. When it’s set to Relative, the range is Last, –∞ dB, –81 dB to +18 dB.

To use the same volume level as when the AV receiver was last turned off, select Last.

Note:

• The Power On Volume setting cannot be set higher than the Maximum Volume setting.

Display range is Min, 1 through 99, Max. Display range is –∞ dB, –81 dB, –80 dB

through +18 dB (default).

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change it.

The items are explained below.

When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

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Headphone Level

With this setting, you can offset the headphone volume relative to the main volume. This is useful if your headphones are too loud or too quiet at the volume setting you usually use when listening through your speakers. The headphone level can be set from –12 dB to +12 dB.

OSD Setup

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Immediate Display

This setting determines whether operation details are displayed onscreen immediately after an AV receiver function is used.

On:

Displayed (default).

Off:

Not displayed.

Even if On is selected, operation details are not output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN and output by the HDMI OUT.

For optimal video performance, THX recommends that Immediate Display be turned off.

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Monitor Type

With this setting, you can specify the aspect ratio of your TV so that menus are displayed properly.

16:9:

Select if your TV is 16:9 (default).

4:3:

Select if your TV is 4:3.

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Display Position

This setting determines where on the screen operation details are displayed.

Bottom:

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For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you must specify the TV system used in your area.

NTSC:

Bottom of the screen (default).

Top:

Top of the screen.

TV format (on some country)

Auto:

Select this to have the AV receiver automatically detect the TV system from the video input signals.

Select if the TV system in your area is NTSC.

PAL:

Select if the TV system in your area is PAL.

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Hardware Setup

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “7. Hardware Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and then press [ENTER].

The screen for that item appears.

This section explains items on the Hardware menu.

Remote indicator

RECEIVER

ENTER

SETUP

Number

buttons

Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE 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.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change it.

The items are explained below.

When you’ve ﬁnished, press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Remote Control

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Remote ID

When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.

Note:

• If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID (see below), otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.

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Changing the Remote Controller’s ID

(3 seconds)

While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, press and hold down the [SETUP] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

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Zoom Mode

With the Zoom mode setting, you can choose whether 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p input signals are resized before they are output by the HDMI OUT. This setting only applies when the HDMI Output Resolution setting is set to 1080i or 720p.

Normal:

size.

Select this to display the picture at its original

Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice.

Analog Multich

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Subwoofer Input Sensitivity

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 receiver’s subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals connected to the AV receiver’s DVD SUBWOOFER jack.

You can select 0dB (default), 5dB, 10dB, or 15dB. If you ﬁnd that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB

or 15 dB setting.

HDMI

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Output Resolution

You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and have the AV receiver upscale the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV.

See the “Video Resolution Chart” on page 107 to see how the AV receiver handles video input at different resolutions.

Through:

Auto:

480p (480p/576p):

720p:

1080i:

Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at its original resolution and with no scaling.

Select this to have the AV receiver automatically scale video at resolutions not supported by your TV.

Select this for 480p or 576p output and video scaling as necessary.

Select this for 720p output and video scaling as necessary.

Select this for 1080i output and video scaling as necessary.

Full:

Select this to resize the picture so that it ﬁlls the

entire screen.

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Audio TV Out

This setting determines whether audio received by an HDMI input is output by the HDMI OUT. You may want to change this setting to On if your TV is connected to an HDMI OUT and you want to listen to audio from an HDMI component through your TV’s speakers. Normally, it should be set to Off.

Off:

HDMI audio is not output (default).

On:

HDMI audio is output.

Notes:

• If On is selected and the signal can be output by the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers.

• When TV Control is enabled, this setting is set to Auto.

•With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even if On is selected.

• When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On, or TV Control is set to Enable and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers (see page 35), if you turn up the AV receiver’s volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver’s speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

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Lip Sync

The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize HDMI audio and video that’s gotten out of sync due to the complex digital video processing being performed by your HDMI-compatible TV. With HDMI Lip Sync, the audio delay required to synchronize the audio and video is calculated and applied automatically by the AV receiver.

Disable:

Enable:

Notes:

• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.

•You can check the amount of delay being applied by the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen (see page 86).

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x.v.Color

If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both support x.v.Color, you can enable x.v.Color on the AV receiver with this setting.

Disable:

Enable:

HDMI lip sync disabled.

HDMI lip sync enabled.

x.v.Color disabled. x.v.Color enabled.

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Control

This function allows RIHD-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver.

Disable:

Enable:

Notes:

• RIHD, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver 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 RIHD-compatible components and recommended components cannot be guaranteed.

• Select Disable if a connected component is incompatible or you’re not sure about its compatibility.

• If operation is unreliable when set to Enable, select Disable instead.

Power Control

To link the power functions of RIHD-compatible components connected via HDMI, select Enable.

Disable:

Enable:

Notes:

• The Power Control setting can be set only when the above Control setting is set to Enable.

• HDMI power control only works with RIHD-compatible components that support it and may not work properly with some components due to their settings or compatibility.

• When set to Enable, the AV receiver consumes more power.

• When set to Enable, the AV receiver enters Ready mode when set to Standby, and the STANDBY indicator lights up.

• When set to Enable, regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or on Standby, both audio and video received by an HDMI input will be output by the HDMI OUT for playback on your TV or other component that’s connected to the HDMI OUT.

RIHD disabled. RIHD enabled.

Power Control disabled.

Power Control enabled.

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TV Control

Select Enable to control the AV receiver from an RIHDcompatible TV that’s connected via HDMI.

Disable:

Enable:

Notes:

• Select Disable if your TV is incompatible or you’re not sure about its compatibility.

• The TV Control setting can be set only when the above Control and Power Control settings are both set to Enable.

Note:

• After changing the Control, Power Control, or TV Control setting, be sure to turn all of your components off and then back on again. Refer to the instruction manuals for your other components.

TV Control disabled.

TV Control enabled.

Lock Setup

With this setting, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus.

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 [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “8. Lock Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select:

Locked:

Unlocked:

When Locked is selected, only this Lock Setup item can be accessed.

Setup menus locked. Setup menus unlocked.

Note:

• This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons.

Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

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Controlling Other Components

You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.

To control another component, you must ﬁrst enter that component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button.

This section explains how to enter remote control codes and how to control your other components.

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes

The following REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components.

For details on controlling these components, see the pages indicated.

Onkyo DVD player (page 95) Onkyo CD player (page 98) Onkyo RI Dock with (page 99) Onkyo cassette recorder with

(page 100)

Entering Remote Control Codes

You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control.

Remote

indicator

REMOTE

MODE

DISPLAY

(3 seconds)

Look up the component’s remote control code in the separate Remote Control Codes list.

The codes are organized by category.

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button to which you want to enter a code, press and hold down the [DISPLAY] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Note:

•A remote control code cannot be entered for the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

• Only TV remote control codes can be entered for the [TV] REMOTE MODE button.

• Apart from the [RECEIVER] and [TV] REMOTE MODE buttons, remote control codes from any category can be entered for the REMOTE MODE buttons. However, these buttons also work as input selector buttons (page 50), so choose a REMOTE MODE button that corresponds with the input to which you connect your component. For example, if you connect your CD player to the CD input, choose the [CD] REMOTE MODE button when entering its remote control code.

Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the 5-digit remote control code.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice. If the remote control code is not entered

successfully, the Remote indicator will ﬂash once slowly.

Number

buttons

Note:

• The remote control codes provided are correct at the time of printing but subject to change.

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Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via

Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.

Make sure the Onkyo component is con-

nected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).

See page 40 for details.

Enter the appropriate remote control code

to the REMOTE MODE button.

•[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

31612:

• [CD] REMOTE MODE button

71327:

•[TAPE] REMOTE MODE button

42157:

• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button

See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes.

Press the REMOTE MODE button, point

the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component.

Onkyo DVD player with

Onkyo CD player with

Onkyo cassette recorder with (default)

6004:

Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock with

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons

You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.

(3 seconds)

While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button again.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset.

Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons is preprogrammed with a remote control code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.

If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via , use the following remote control codes:

•[DVD] REMOTE MODE button

30627:

• [CD] REMOTE MODE button

71817:

• [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button

Note:

• If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, for to work properly, you must set the Input Display accordingly (see page 48).

Onkyo DVD player without (default)

Onkyo CD player without (default)

6003:

Onkyo DS-A2 RI Dock without (default)

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

(3 seconds)

While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).

Within 30 seconds, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again.

The Remote indicator ﬂashes twice, indicating that the remote controller has been reset.

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Controlling a TV

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By pressing the [TV] REMOTE MODE buttons that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you can control your TV with the following buttons.

The [TV] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that supports RIHD*. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via RIHD and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via RIHD doesn’t work very well, program your TV’s remote control code into the [TV] REMOTE MODE button and use the TV remote mode to control your TV.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 92.

Press [TV] REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

A B

C D

N O

ON/STANDBY, TV [ ] buttons

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

Adjust the TV’s volume.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

GUIDE button

Displays the program guide.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays a menu.

Playback buttons

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

These buttons are for use with TV/DVD and TV/VCR combination-type components.

SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY MODE buttons

Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.

Number buttons

Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some components. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button

Mutes the TV.

CH +/– button

Select channels on the TV.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous or last channel.

RETURN button

Exits the TV’s setup menu.

AUDIO button

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

CLR button

Cancels functions, clears entered numbers, or enters the number 12.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

* RIHD is Onkyo’s name for the CEC (Consumer Elec-

tronics Control) system, which is part of the HDMI speciﬁcation.

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Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your DVD player (Blu-ray, TV/DVD combination), you can control your player with the following buttons.

The [DVD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 92.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

DVD

M N

B C

D E

Q R

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

ON/STANDBY button

Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

TV [ ] buttons

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

Adjust the TV’s volume.

TOP MENU button

Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Used to access the DVD player’s settings.

Playback buttons

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

REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

SEARCH buttons

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

Number buttons

Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

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

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

DISC +/–, CH +/– button

Selects discs on a DVD changer. Selects TV channels on a component with a built-in tuner.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

MENU button

Displays a DVD’s menu.

RETURN button

Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the previous menu.

AUDIO button

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

RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

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PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

CLR button

Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.

Controlling a VCR or PVR

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR (PVR, TV/VCR, DBS/PVR, cable/PVR combination), you can control your video recorder with the following buttons.

For details on entering a remote control code, see page 92.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

VCR/DVR

K L

B C

D E

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

Note:

• If you enter the remote control code for a Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored buttons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and [PLAY MODE] buttons will work as colored or A, B, C, D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be used to set repeat playback, random playback, or select play modes.

ON/STANDBY button

Set the video recorder to On or Standby.

TV [ ] buttons

Set the TV to On or Standby.

TV [INPUT] button

Selects the TV’s external inputs.

TV VOL [ ]/[ ]

Adjust the TV’s volume.

GUIDE button

Displays the program guide or navigation list.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays the video recorders setup menu.

Previous [ ] button

Previous or instant replay function.

Number buttons

Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some components. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

CH +/– button

Selects TV channels on the video recorder.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous channel.

RETURN button

Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu.

Next [ ] button

Next or advance function.

Playback buttons

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

CLR button

Cancels functions or enters the number 12.

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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your satellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/PVR, cable/PVR combination), you can control that component with the following buttons.

For details on entering a remote control code, see page 92.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

CBL/SAT

8 9

L M

ON/STANDBY button

Set the component to On or Standby.

GUIDE button

Displays the onscreen program guide.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Displays the setup menu.

SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY MODE buttons

Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons.

Number buttons

Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

Displays information.

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

CH +/– button

Selects satellite/cable channels.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

PREV CH button

Selects the previous channel.

RETURN button

Exits the menu.

AUDIO button

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

Playback buttons

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

These buttons are for use with DBS/PVR and cable/PVR combination-type components.

CLR button

Cancels functions or clears entered numbers.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

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Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your CD player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your player with the following buttons.

The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 92.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

J K

ON/STANDBY button

Set the component to On or Standby.

TOP MENU button

Displays a menu.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons

Used to navigate menus and select items.

SETUP button

Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.

Playback buttons

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

REPEAT button

Used with the repeat playback function.

SEARCH button

Used to locate speciﬁc points.

Number buttons

Used to enter track numbers and times for locating speciﬁc points. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.

DISPLAY button

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

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

DISC +/– button

Selects discs on a CD changer.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

RETURN button

Exits the menu.

RANDOM button

Used with the random playback function.

PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

CLR button

Cancels functions or clears entered numbers.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

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Controlling an RI Dock

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By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the following buttons.

The [DOCK] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DS-A2 RI Dock.

For details on entering a remote control code for an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock, see page 92.

Using an RI Dock:

• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks.

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

• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to DOCK (see page 48).

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

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

DOCK

K L

5 6

P Q

R S

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

ON/STANDBY button

Turns the iPod on or off.

Notes:

• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off.

•Your iPod may not respond the ﬁrst time you press this button, in which case you should press it again. This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is already on, it will remain on when the remote controller transmits an On command. Similarly, if your iPod is already off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command.

TOP MENU button

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

Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*

Used to navigate menus and select items.

Previous [ ] button

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

Rewind [ ] button

Press and hold to rewind.

Pause [ ] button

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

REPEAT button*

Used with the repeat function.

DISPLAY button*

Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

ALBUM +/– button*

Selects the next or previous album.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

MENU button*

Displays a menu.

PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*

Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.

Play [ ] button

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

Next [ ] button

Selects the next song.

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Fast Forward [ ] button

Press and hold to fast forward.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback and displays a menu.

PLAY MODE button

Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.

Controlling a Cassette Recorder

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder with the following buttons.

The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an connection.

For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 92.

Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE button ﬁrst

TAPE

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

RANDOM button*

Used with the shufﬂe function.

* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported

by 3rd generation iPod models.

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

ON/STANDBY button

Turns the cassette recorder on or off.

Previous and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

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

Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons

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

Reverse Play [ ] button

Starts reverse playback.

Play [ ] button

Starts playback.

MUTING button (51)

Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (50)

Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.

Stop [ ] button

Stops playback.

Note:

• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode.

* With some components, certain buttons may not

work as expected, and some may not work at all.

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