Onkyo TX-8260 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Before Start
What's in the box .....................................................3
Part Names
Part Names .............................................................4
Install
Step1: Connect the Speakers .................................8
Step2: Connect an external device .........................9
Step3: Multi-zone Connection ............................... 11
Step4: Connect Other Cables ...............................12
Initial Setup
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard ..................13
Entering text ..........................................................15
Playback
Playing audio from a connected device ................16
BLUETOOTH
Internet Radio .......................................................17
Spotify ...................................................................18
AirPlay
USB Storage Device .............................................20
Listening to the AM/FM Radio ...............................22
Registering AM/FM Radio stations .......................24
Music Server .........................................................25
Multi-zone .............................................................27
AUDIO Menu .........................................................29
Supplementary information
Supplementary information for player functions .... 30
Advanced Setup
Setup Menu ...........................................................31
Web Setup ............................................................36
Firmware Update ..................................................37
Others
Troubleshooting ....................................................39
General Specifications ..........................................43
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Playback ......................................16
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What's in the box
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1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-903S) (1), batteries (AAA/R03)
(2)
3. FM indoor antenna (1)
4. AM indoor antenna (1)
≥ Instruction Manual (This document)
0 Connect speakers with 4 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance. Note that
when connecting to both SPEAKERS A and B terminals,
connect speakers with 8 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance to both A
and B.
0 The power cord must be connected only after all other
cable connections are completed.
0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from
the connection of equipment manufactured by other
companies.
0 Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates
and service providers may cease services, meaning that
some network services and content may become
unavailable in the future. Furthermore, available services
may vary depending on your area of residence.
0 Details on the firmware update will be posted on our
website, etc.
0 Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Part Na mes
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Part Names
Front Panel
1. Í ON/STANDBY button
2. MENU button: Used to display the menu.
MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations.
3. Play (1)/Pause (;) button,TUNING MODE button:
0 Used for play operations when playing Music Server or USB.
0 Switches tuning to an AM/FM station between automatic tuning and manual tuning
4. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters standby mode when the features
such as NET Stby are enabled that continue to work when this unit is in standby.
5. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
0 The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16y/5 m, at an angle of 20° on
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the perpendicular axis and 30° to either side.
6. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function (P27).
7. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off (P27).
8. Display (P5)
9. SETUP button: You can show advanced setting items on the display to provide you with
an even better experience (P31).
10.
Cursors (D / C / B / A), ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press
ENTER to confirm. Use them to tune to stations when using TUNER.
11.
RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state during setting.
12.
VOLUME
13.
PHONES jack: Connect stereo headphones with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm
diameter).
14.
DIMMER button: You can adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. It cannot be
turned off completely.
15.
SPEAKER A/B button: Select the terminals to output audio from between SPEAKERS A/B.
16.
INPUT dial: Switches the input to be played. Turn the control to switch the source in the
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following order;
BD/DVD#CBL/SAT#PC#GAME#
TVTAPE#CD#PHONO#AM#FM#NET#
BLUETOOTH
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BASS dial: Adjusts the bass.
18.
TREBLE dial: Adjusts the treble.
19.
BALANCE dial: Adjusts the balance of the sounds
output from the left and right speakers.
20.
BGM 1/2/3/4 buttons: Preset your favorite internet radio
or AM/FM radio stations (P17, 24).
21.
USB jack: A USB storage device is connected so that
music files stored in it can be played. You can also
supply power (maximum 5 V/0.5 A) to USB devices
with a USB cable.
0 When connecting a HDD that requires more than 5
V/0.5 A, connect to the USB port (maximum 5 V/1 A)
on the rear of the unit.
Display
1. The currently selected speaker system lights.
2. Lights in the following conditions.
Ë: When headphones are connected
Z2: ZONE 2 is on.
: When connected via BLUETOOTH
: When connected by Wi-Fi
NET: When "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is
connected to the network. It will flash if the connection to the network is
not correct.
USB: When "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is
connected by USB and the USB device is selected. Flashes if the USB
is not properly connected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input selector is
selected.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signals.
4. Lights in the following conditions.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer has been set.
AUTO STBY: Auto Stby (P32) has been set.
5. Flashes when muting is on.
6. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel of the speakers.
7. This may light when performing operations with the "NET" input
selector.
8. Displays various information of the input signals.
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Rear Panel
1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input digital audio signals from an external device
with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI jack can be connected and
synchronized with this unit (P10).
3. USB jack: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be
played. You can also supply power (maximum 5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
4. ETHERNET jack: Connect to the network with an Ethernet cable.
5. Wireless antenna: Raise for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH wireless
technology enabled device. Adjust their angles according to the connection status.
6. IR IN/OUT terminals: Connected to the multi-room remote control kit. Special devices or
cables are necessary. For more information about preparation, contact the specialized
stores.
7. Power cord
8. GND jack: The ground wire of the turntable is connected.
9. FM 75≠/AM ANTENNA jacks: Connect the supplied FM indoor antenna and AM indoor
antenna.
10.
LINE IN jacks: Input audio signals from an external device with an analog audio cable.
11.
LINE OUT jacks: Connect a recording device, such as a cassette tape deck. Connect to
the LINE IN jacks on the recording device using analog audio cable.
12.
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable.
13.
ZONE 2 PRE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable to a pre-main
amplifier or power amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2) (P27).
14.
SPEAKERS jacks: Connect speakers with speaker cables. You can connect a set of left
and right speakers to each of the A/B terminals. (This unit is banana plug ready)
90°
180°
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Remote Controller
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Tips
1. Í ON/STANDBY button
2. INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switches the input to be played.
3. Play buttons: Used to control play of a Music Server or device connected via USB, or of
RI connected devices.
0 The , , and buttons can only be used when playing RI connected devices.
4. REPEAT button: Used for repeat play operations when playing Music Server or USB.
Each time you press the button, the mode switches from (1-track repeat) to
(folder repeat).
5. SPEAKER A/B button: Select the terminals to output audio from between SPEAKERS A/B.
6. Cursors (Up / Down / Left / Right), ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and
press ENTER to confirm.
7. SETUP button: You can show advanced setting items on the display to provide you with
an even better experience (P31).
8. CH (i/j) buttons: Used to select AM/FM radio stations.
9. Numbered buttons
10.
DISPLAY button: Switches the information on the display. You can display information
such as the input source, volume, and input format when pressed repeatedly during play.
11.
DIMMER button: You can adjust the brightness of the display in three steps. It cannot be
turned off completely.
12.
REMOTE MODE MAIN/ZONE 2 buttons: Controls the multi-zone function (P27).
13.
RANDOM button: Used for random play operations when playing Music Server or USB.
Random turns on or off each time you press the button .
14.
MENU button: Used to display the menu.
15.
RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state during setting.
16.
AUDIO button: Use for setting "Bass", "Treble", etc. (P29).
17.
VOLUME
18.
MUTING button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press again to cancel muting.
19.
CLR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text. (P15)
20.
SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Press the button repeatedly to select the time. When
the time set (30, 60, or 90 minutes) has elapsed, the unit switches to standby. If SLEEP
button is pressed after setting, the time remaining until sleep is displayed.
* When the remote controller isn't working:
The remote controller may have switched to the
mode for controlling ZONE 2. Press REMOTE
MODE MAIN to switch to the mode to control the
main room.
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Right
Left
Right
a Speaker Cable
Step1: Connect the Speakers
1/2˝
(12 mm)
a
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You can connect two systems, Speaker A and Speaker B,
as the Speaker System. When connecting only one set,
connect to the SPEAKERS A terminals. With one set, use
speakers with 4 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance. Note that when
connecting to both SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect
speakers with 8 ≠ to 16 ≠ impedance to both A and B.
Connect the speaker cable so the wires do not protrude
from the speaker jacks. If the exposed wires of the
speakers touch the rear panel or the + and - wires touch
each other, the protection circuit will be activated.
Setup
0 When connected as a Speaker B System, you
can output the same audio as Speaker A System
by switching with A/B/A+B. Press SPEAKER A/B
on the remote control to switch. The selection
changes in the order SPEAKER A, SPEAKER B,
SPEAKER A+B with each press.
0 If any of the connected speakers have an
impedance of 4 ≠ or more to less than 6 ≠, or
when speaker systems are connected to both of
the SPEAKERS A/B terminal, after completing
a
(*)You can also connect a subwoofer with a built-in
Initial Setup, you need to make some settings in
the Setup menu. Press SETUP on the remote
controller, and set "3. Hardware" - "SpImpedance"
to "4≠". (P32)
amplifier to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to boost
bass playback even more. Use a subwoofer cable for
connection. When only Speaker B is outputting audio,
there will be no audio output from the powered
subwoofer.
Speaker A
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Step2: Connect an external device
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a Digital Optical Cable, b Digital Coaxial Cable
1. DIGITAL IN connection
Connect an external device with a digital optical cable or
digital coaxial cable. Note that this unit is equipped with an
"Opt1Wkup feature" so that when play starts on an external
device connected to the OPTICAL 1 (GAME) terminal, this
unit comes on and the INPUT SELECTOR automatically
changes. (P33)
0 The default setting for "Opt1Wkup feature" is "Off". To
enable this function, please press SETUP on the remote
controller, and set "3. Hardware" - "Opt1Wkup". (P33)
0 The Opt1Wkup feature does not work when the unit is in
the mode for controlling ZONE 2 (P27).
0 Only PCM audio is supported for input through the
DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks. Set the audio
output on the external device to output PCM.
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BD/DVD
GAME
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Turn tabl e
a Analog Audio Cable
CD
2. LINE IN connection
Connect an external device with an analog audio cable. You
can connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to
the PHONO jack.
0 If the turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to
an LINE IN jack other than the PHONO jack. Also, if the
turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio
equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between
the unit and the turntable, then connect to any LINE IN
jack other than the PHONO jack.
If the turntable has a ground wire,
connect it to the GND terminal.
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By connecting an Onkyo component with RI jack to the unit
by using an RI cable and an analog audio cable, you can
link the unit’s power and input selection and enable
operation with this unit’s remote controller. For details, refer
to the instruction manual of the component with the RI jack.
0 Part of the function may not operate even if it is
connected via RI depending on the equipment.
0 The RI linking features may not work when the unit is
in the mode for controlling ZONE 2.
0 When connecting an RI dock, you must rename the
input selectors on the unit to make the system link
work. Select the GAME input selector to display
"GAME" on the main unit display. Then press and hold
RETURN on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the
display to "DOCK".
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Step3: Multi-zone Connection
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a Analog Audio Cable
You can enjoy audio in the separate room by, for example,
playing a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this
unit is located) and listening to internet radio in the separate
room (ZONE 2).
0 DSD format files cannot be output to ZONE 2.
ZONE 2 PRE OUT
Connect the ZONE 2 PRE OUT jacks of the unit and the
LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier in a separate room
with an analog audio cable.
0 Settings are required in the Setup menu to adjust the
volume and sound quality on a power amplifier in another
room. Press SETUP on the remote controller, and set "5.
Zone2" - "Z2Out" to "Variable". Otherwise, high-volume
sound may cause damage to the power amplifier or
speakers.
MAIN ROOM
ZONE2
a
LINE
IN
ZONE2 PRE OUT
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Step4: Connect Other Cables
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a AM indoor antenna, b FM indoor antenna, c Ethernet Cable, d Power cord
AM
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1. Network Hookup
Connect this unit to the network using wired LAN or Wi-Fi
(wireless LAN). You can enjoy Network Functions such as
internet radio by connecting to the network. If you connect
by wired LAN, connect to the router with an Ethernet cable
to the ETHERNET port as shown in the illustration. To
connect by Wi-Fi, after selecting "Wi-Fi" in Initial Setup
(P13), select the desired setting method to configure the
connection.
2. Antenna Hookup
Move the antenna around while playing the radio to find the
position with the best reception. Use a thumb tack or similar
to attach the FM Indoor antenna to a wall.
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FM
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FM Indoor antenna
Power Cord Hookup
The power cord must be connected only after all other
connections are completed.
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Initial Setup
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Network Setup
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Network Setup
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard
Starting up: When you press Í, "Now Initializing..." is
displayed on the display. After this, when "Now
Initializing..." goes out, you can start operating the unit.
Wi-Fi connection settings
When you first turn the power on, the Network Setup
display is displayed automatically, allowing you to easily
make Wi-Fi connection settings.
To set, select the item with the cursors on the remote
controller and press ENTER to confirm.
0 To return to the previous display, press RETURN.
1. Press ENTER when "Network Setup" is displayed.
2. To make Wi-Fi settings, select "Wi-Fi". If you have
connected with an ethernet cable, select "Wired(Exit)"
with Up/Down on the remote controller and press
ENTER.
Wi-Fi
Wired ( Exit )
3. If you selected "Wi-Fi", select the setting method with Up/
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Down on the remote controller and press ENTER.
Scan Networks
Use iOS Device
My SSID
Enter Password
Push Button
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0 To redo the initial settings, press SETUP on the remote
controller, and set "6. Network" - "Wi-Fi" to "On". Select
"Wi-Fi Setup" after this.
∫ Scan Networks
From the list of SSID for access points such as wireless
LAN routers, select the required SSID and make the
settings.
1. Select the SSID of the access point you want to connect
with Up/Down on the remote controller and press
ENTER.
for the required amount of time, press ENTER on the
remote controller.
4. After "Now Connecting" is displayed, the information of
the display switches when the Wi-Fi settings are
complete.
0 If "Retry" appears on the display, press ENTER to
retry the settings.
When the access point is not displayed
Press the Right button on the remote controller to select
"Other...", then press ENTER. Set by entering the SSID of
the access point you want to connect.
1. Enter the SSID. For details on how to enter text, refer to
"Entering text" (P15).
2. Select the authentication method with Up/Down on the
remote controller and press ENTER.
Security : None
∫ Use iOS device
Set by sharing the iOS device's Wi-Fi settings with this unit.
This unit supports iOS device versions iOS7 and later.
1. Connect the iOS device by Wi-Fi.
2. Select this device in the "SET UP NEW AIRPLAY
SPEAKER..." item on the screen of the iOS device and
select "Next".
0 This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-8260 XXXXXX".
3. After "Now Connecting" is displayed on this unit, when
the Wi-Fi settings are complete, the display changes.
Select "Done" on the screen of the iOS device.
2. Select "Enter Password" or "Push Button" with Up/Down
Security : WEP
on the remote controller and press ENTER. If the access
point has an automatic connection button, by selecting
"Push Button" you can connect without entering a
Security : WPA
password.
Security : WPA2
0 If you select "None", proceed to step 3. If you select
"WEP", "WPA", or "WPA2", enter the password and
confirm.
3. After "Now Connecting" is displayed, the information of
3. If you select "Enter Password", enter the password of the
access point. For details on how to enter text, refer to
"Entering text" (P15).
If you select "Push Button", then after pressing and
holding the automatic setting button on the access point
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the display switches when the Wi-Fi settings are
complete.
0 If "Retry" appears on the display, press ENTER to
retry the settings.
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Entering text
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b
a
Text entry, for passwords, etc., uses the
following procedure.
1. Select the characters or symbols with
Up/Down/Left/Right (a).
abcdefghijklm
2. Press ENTER (a) to confirm the selected
character. Repeat this to enter text.
0 Press CAPS (b) to change the
characters to be enter, for example to
switch between upper and lower case.
0 Press CLR (c) to delete all the input
characters.
3. After completing input, select "OK" with
Up/Down/Left/Right (a) and press
ENTER (a).
A / a B S O K
cursor.
BS (backspace): Removes a character on
the left of the cursor. The cursor moves left.
OK: Confirms the entered content.
Characters that can be entered
á
Á
Space: A single space the size of a
character is entered.
A/a: Switches between characters
displayed. (a A)
(left) / (right) : Select to move the
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Playback
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Playing audio from a connected device
BLUETOOTH® Playback
OnkyoTX-8260XXX
Basic Operations
You can play the audio from external
devices such as Blu-ray Disc players
through this unit.
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
1. Press the input selector (a) on the
remote controller with the same name as
the jack to which you connected the
player to switch the input.
For example, press the BD/DVD button
to play the player connected to the BD/
DVD jack. Press TV/TAPE to listen the
TV's sound.
2. Start play on the connected player.
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You can wirelessly play music on a
smartphone or other BLUETOOTH
wireless technology enabled device.
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
Pairing
1. When you press the BLUETOOTH
button, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on
this unit's display, and the pairing mode
is enabled.
Now Pairing . . .
2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH
function of the BLUETOOTH wireless
technology enabled device, then select
this unit from amongst the devices
displayed. If a password is requested,
enter "0000".
0 This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-
8260 XXXXXX".
0 To connect another BLUETOOTH
wireless technology enabled device,
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press and hold BLUETOOTH until
"Now Pairing..." is displayed, then
perform step 2. This unit can store the
data of up to eight paired devices.
0 The coverage area is 48y/15 meters.
Note that connection is not always
guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH
wireless technology enabled devices.
Playing Back
1. Perform the connection procedure on
the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled device.
The input on this unit automatically
switches to "BLUETOOTH".
2. Play the music files. Increase the volume
of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled device to an appropriate level.
0 Due to the characteristics of
BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the
sound produced on this unit may slightly
be behind the sound played on the
BLUETOOTH wireless technology
enabled device.
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Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio
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You can use internet radio services such as
TuneIn Radio, Pandora, Deezer, and
TIDAL by connecting this unit to a network
that has an internet connection.
TuneIn Radio
Pandora
Deezer
Pandora
PandoraDeezer
TIDAL
0 The network needs to be connected to
the internet in order to play internet radio
services.
0 Depending on the internet radio service,
the user may need to register from their
computer first. Refer to the websites for
each of the services for details about
them.
0 Functionality may be introduced by
firmware updates and service providers
may cease services, meaning that some
network services and content may
become unavailable in the future.
Playing Back
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
1. Press NET (a) on the remote controller.
2. With the Up/Down cursors (b) on the
remote controller, select "TuneIn Radio",
for example, and then press ENTER (b).
3. Use the Up/Down cursors (b) on the
remote controller to select radio stations
and programs, then press ENTER to
play (b).
0 To return to the previous display, press
RETURN (c).
Registering stations in the BGM
buttons
You can register up to 4 of your favorite
internet radio stations to the BGM buttons
on the main unit. By registering to BGM
buttons, you can start reception with one
press of a button.
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After tuning into the internet radio station
you want to register, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press and hold one of the BGM buttons
1 to 4 on the main unit.
"Preset Written" is displayed on the
display and the internet radio station
being received is registered. If there is
already a internet radio station
registered, it is replaced.
0 Press the BGM buttons 1 to 4 to listen to
the internet radio stations you have
preset. If you press these buttons when
the unit is in standby mode, it comes on
and starts receiving the station.
0 You can register only one Spotify (P18)
station (multiple stations cannot be
registered). If there is already a station
registered, it is replaced with the number
you register last.
Internet Radio Service Menus
You can register certain stations as your
favorites or delete stations you have
registered from your favorites. The menu
displayed depends on the service currently
selected.
A menu is displayed on the display when
you press MENU on the remote controller
while playing a radio station.
To operate, press Up/Down on the remote
controller to select the menu and press
ENTER to confirm your selection.
Regarding the TuneIn Radio
Account
Creating an account on the TuneIn Radio
website (tunein.com) and logging in from
the unit allows you to automatically add
your favorite radio stations and programs
to your "My Presets" on the unit as you
follow them on the website. "My Presets"
are displayed in the level under TuneIn
Radio.
To display a radio station registered in "My
Presets", you must log into TuneIn Radio
from the unit. To log in, select "Login" - "I
have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn
Radio" top list on the unit, and then enter
your user name and password.
0 If you select "Login" on this unit, you can
use the displayed registration code to
associate this device on the My Page
section of the TuneIn Radio website so
that you can login to "Login" - "Login with
a registration code" without having to
enter your user name and password.
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b
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Spotify
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Wi-Fi
DevicesAvailable
Spotify Connect play is possible by
connecting this unit to the same network as
a smart phone or tablet.
0 To play Spotify Connect, you need to
install the Spotify application on your
smartphone or tablet. You also need to
create a Spotify premium account.
– Refer to the following for Spotify
settings: www.spotify.com/connect/
Playing Back
1. Connect the smartphone to the access
point that this unit is connected to.
2. Start the Spotify app.
3. Play the track in the Spotify app, then
after switching to the screen for
controlling play, tap "Devices Available"
at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select this unit.
5. This unit turns on automatically and the
input selector changes to NET and
streaming of Spotify starts.
0 If "3. Hardware" - "NET Stby" is set to
"Off" in the Setup menu, manually turn
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the unit on and then press NET on the
remote controller.
Notes for using multi-zone
0 To enjoy Spotify in a separate room,
manually select "NET" as the input of the
separate room. After doing that, select
this unit with the Spotify app.
0 To enjoy Spotify in the main room after
playing Spotify in a separate room,
select "NET" as the input of the main
room.
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Wi-Fi
Basic Operations
You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on
an iPhone
connected to the same access point as this
unit.
0 Update the OS version on your iOS
0 There may be some differences in the
1. Connect the iOS device to the access
2. Press NET.
3. Tap the AirPlay icon in the play
4. Play the music files on the iOS device.
0 The default status is for the NET Stby
®
, iPod touch®, or iPad®
device to the latest version.
operations screens and how operations
are performed on the iOS device
depending on the iOS version. For
details, see the operating instructions for
the iOS device.
point.
screen of the music app on the iOS
device and select this unit from the list of
devices displayed.
feature to be on, so when you do steps 3
and 4 above, this unit automatically
comes on and input switches to "NET".
To reduce the amount of power
consumed in standby mode, press the
SETUP button on the remote controller,
then in the Setup menu displayed set "3.
Hardware" -"NET Stby" to "Off".
0 Due to the characteristics of AirPlay
wireless technology, the sound produced
on this unit may slightly be behind the
sound played on the AirPlay-enabled
device.
You can also play the music files on a
computer with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later).
Before operation, make sure this unit and
the PC are connected to the same network,
then press NET on this unit. Next, click the
AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit
from the list of devices displayed, and start
play of a music file.
iPhone
OnkyoTX-8260XXXXXX
e.g., iOS 10
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USB Storage Device
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USB Front
Basic Operations
You can play music files stored on a USB
storage device.
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
1. Plug your USB storage device with the
music files into the USB port either on
the front panel or rear panel of this unit.
2. Press NET (a) on the remote controller.
3. Press the Up/Down cursors (b) on the
remote controller, select "USB Front" or
"USB Rear" on the display, and then
press ENTER (b).
0 If the "USB" indicator flashes on the
display, check whether the USB
storage device is plugged in properly.
0 Do not unplug the USB storage
device while "Connecting..." is on the
display. This may cause data
corruption or malfunction.
4. Press ENTER on the remote controller
after reading is complete.
5. Press the Up/Down cursors on the
remote controller to select the folder and
music file, and then press ENTER to
start playback.
0 To return to the previous display, press
RETURN (c).
0 The USB port of this unit conforms with
the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer
speed may be insufficient for some
content you play, which may cause
some interruption in sound.
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Supported Audio Formats
This unit supports the following music file
formats. Note that sound files that are
protected by copyright cannot be played on
this unit.
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2
Audio Layer 3
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
WMA (.wma/.WMA):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz and
48 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats
are not supported
WAV (.wav/.WAV):
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digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):
AIFF files include uncompressed PCM
digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/
.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4
Audio
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):
0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF
0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz and
5.6 MHz
0 Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are
supported. However, playback times
may not be displayed correctly.
0 This unit supports the gapless playback
of the USB storage device in the
following conditions.
When playing WAV, FLAC and Apple
Lossless, and the same format,
sampling frequency, channels and
quantization bit rate are played
continuously
Device Requirements
0 Note that operation is not guaranteed
with all USB storage devices.
0 This unit can use USB storage devices
that comply with the USB mass storage
device class standard. The unit is also
compatible with USB storage devices
using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system
formats.
0 If the USB storage device has been
partitioned, each section will be treated
as an independent device.
0 Up to 20,000 tracks per folder can be
displayed, and folders may be nested up
to 16 levels deep.
0 USB hubs and USB storage devices with
hub functions are not supported. Do not
connect these devices to the unit.
0 USB storage devices with security
function are not supported on this unit.
0 If you connect a USB hard disk drive to
the USB port of the unit, we recommend
that you use its AC adapter to power it.
0 Media inserted to the USB card reader
may not be available in this function.
Furthermore, depending on the USB
storage device, proper reading of the
contents may not be possible.
0 We accept no responsibility whatsoever
for the loss or damage to data stored on
a USB storage device when that device
is used with this unit. We recommend
that you back up your important music
files beforehand.
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Listening to the AM/FM Radio
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You can receive AM/FM radio stations on
this unit with the built-in tuner. Perform the
following procedure when the unit is on.
∫ Tuning into a Radio Station
Tuning Automatically
1. Repeatedly press TUNER (a) on the
remote controller and select "AM" or
"FM".
2. Press TUNING MODE on the main unit
so that "TunMode: Auto" appears on the
display.
TunMode : Auto
3. When you press the cursor Up/Down
buttons (b) on the remote controller,
automatic tuning starts, and searching
stops when a station is found. When
tuned into a radio station, the "TUNED"
indicator on the display lights. When
tuned into a stereo FM radio station, the
"FM ST" indicator lights.
When FM broadcasts reception is poor:
Perform the procedure for "Tuning
Manually" in the following section. Note
that if you tune manually, the reception for
FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than
stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the
reception.
Tuning Manually
If you tune manually, the reception for FM
broadcasts will be monaural rather than
stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the
reception.
1. Repeatedly press TUNER (a) on the
remote controller and select "AM" or
"FM".
2. Press TUNING MODE on the main unit
so that "TunMode: Manual" appears on
the display.
TunMode : Manual
3. While pressing the cursor Up/Down
buttons (b) on the remote controller,
select the desired radio station.
0 The frequency changes by 1 step
each time you press Up/Down
buttons. The frequency changes
continuously if the button is held down
and stops when the button is
released.
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Tuning into Stations by Frequency
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a
b
It allows you to directly enter the frequency
of the radio station you want to listen to.
1. Press the TUNER button (a) of the
remote controller repeatedly to select
either "AM" or "FM".
2. Press D.TUN button (c) on the remote
controller.
3. Using the number buttons (b) on the
remote controller, enter the frequency of
the radio station within 8 seconds.
0 To enter 87.5 (FM), for example,
press 8, 7, 5 or 8, 7, 5, 0. If the
entered number is incorrect, press the
D.TUN button again and re-enter the
number.
Frequency step setting:
Press SETUP on the remote controller,
then use the cursor buttons and ENTER on
the remote controller to select "3.
Hardware" - "AM/FM", and select the
frequency step for your region. Note that
when this setting is changed, all radio
presets are deleted.
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Registering AM/FM Radio stations
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You can register up to 40 of your favorite
radio stations.
radio stations.
Selecting a Preset Radio Station
Registering
After tuning into the radio station you want
to register, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press MEMORY on the main unit so that
the preset number on the display
flashes.
FM 87.5 MHz 1
2. While the preset number is flashing
(about 8 seconds), repeatedly press the
cursor Left/Right buttons (b) on the
remote controller to select a number
between 1 and 40.
3. Press MEMORY again on the main unit
to register the station.
When the station is registered, the
preset number stops flashing. Repeat
this procedure for all of your favorite
1. Press TUNER (a) on the remote
controller.
2. Press the cursor Left/Right buttons (b)
on the remote controller to select a
preset number.
Deleting a Preset Radio Station
1. Press TUNER (a) on the remote
controller.
2. Press the cursor Left/Right buttons (b)
on the remote controller to select the
preset number to delete.
3. While pressing MEMORY on the main
unit, press TUNING MODE to delete the
preset number. When deleted, the
number on the display goes off.
Registering Stations in the BGM
Buttons
You can register up to 4 of your favorite
radio stations to the BGM buttons on the
main unit. By registering to BGM buttons,
you can start reception with one press of a
button.
After tuning into the radio station you want
to register, perform the following
procedure.
1. Press and hold one of the BGM buttons
1 to 4 on the main unit.
"Preset Written" is displayed on the
display and the station being received is
registered. If there is already a radio
station registered, it is replaced. Note
that the stations registered in BGM
buttons 1 to 4 are registered in preset
numbers 37 to 40 respectively.
0 Press the BGM buttons 1 to 4 to listen to
the stations you have preset. If you
press these buttons when the unit is in
standby mode, it comes on and starts
receiving the station.
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Music Server
It is possible to stream music files stored
on PCs or NAS devices connected to the
same network as this unit.
0 The network servers compatible with the
Music Server feature are those PCs with
players installed that have the server
functionality of Windows Media
11 or 12, or NAS that are compatible
with home network functionality. Note
that with PCs, only music files registered
in the library of Windows Media
can be played.
0 You may need to make some settings on
the PC in advance to use Windows
®
Player 11 or 12 with the Music
Media
Server feature.
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Player
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Player
∫ Windows Media® Player
settings
On Windows Media® Player 11
1. Turn on your PC and start Windows
2. In the "Library" menu, select "Media
3. Select the "Share my media" check box,
4. Select this unit, click "Allow" and put a
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.
On Windows Media® Player 12
1. Turn on your PC and start Windows
2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on
®
Media
Player 11.
Sharing" to display a dialog box.
and then click "OK" to display the
compatible devices.
check mark next to the icon for this unit.
0 Depending of the version of Windows
®
Player, there may be differences
Media
in the names of items you can select.
®
Player 12.
Media
media streaming" to display a dialog
box.
0 If media streaming is already turned on,
select "More streaming options..." in the
"Stream" menu to list players in the
network, and then go to step 4.
3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list
players in the network.
4. Select this unit in "Media streaming
options" and check that it is set to
"Allow".
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.
0 Depending of the version of Windows
®
Player, there may be differences
Media
in the names of items you can select.
∫ Playing Back
Before performing the operations below,
start the server (Windows Media
11, Windows Media
device) containing the music files to play,
and make sure that the PCs and/or NASs
are properly connected to the same
network as this unit.
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
1. Press NET (a) on the remote controller.
2. Select "Music Server" with the Up/Down
cursors (b) on the remote controller and
press ENTER to confirm your selection
(b).
3. With the Up/Down cursors on the remote
controller, select the server you want
and then press ENTER.
4. With the Up/Down cursors on the remote
controller, select the music file to play,
and then start playback with ENTER.
0 To return to the previous display, press
RETURN (c).
®
Player 12, or NAS
0 If "No Item." is displayed, check whether
the network is properly connected.
0 Depending on the server and share
settings, the unit may not recognize it, or
may not be able to play its music files.
Furthermore, the unit cannot access
pictures and videos stored on servers.
0 For music files on a server, there can be
up to 20,000 tracks per folder, and
folders may be nested up to 16 levels
deep.
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Player
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b
c
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∫ Controlling Remote Playback
from a PC
You can use this unit to play music files
stored on your PC by operating the PC
inside your home network. The unit
supports remote playback with Windows
®
Player 12.
Media
1. Turn on your PC and start Windows
2. Open the "Stream" menu and check that
3. Select and right-click the music file to
4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the
5. Adjust the volume using the volume bar
®
Player 12.
Media
"Allow remote control of my Player..." is
checked. Click "Turn on media
streaming" to list players in the network.
®
play with Windows Media
remotely play a music file on another
server, open the target server from
"Other Libraries" and select the music
file to play.
"Play to" window of Windows Media
Player 12 and start playback on the unit.
If your PC is running on Windows
click "Play to", and then select this unit.
If your PC is running on Windows
click "Cast to Device", and select this
unit. Operations during remote playback
are possible from the "Play to" window
on the PC.
on the "Play to" window.
0 Sometimes, the volume displayed on the
remote playback window may differ from
that appeared on the display of the unit.
Also, when the volume is adjusted from
this unit, this is not reflected in the "Play
to" window.
0 Remote playback is not possible when
Player 12. To
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®
8.1,
®
10,
using a network service or playing music
files on a USB storage device.
0 Depending of the version of Windows
there may be differences in the names of
items you can select.
®
Supported Audio Formats
This unit supports the following music file
formats. Remote play of FLAC and DSD is
not supported.
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2
Audio Layer 3
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
WMA (.wma/.WMA):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats
are not supported
WAV (.wav/.WAV):
WAV files include uncompressed PCM
digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):
AIFF files include uncompressed PCM
digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
,
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/
.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4
Audio
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and
320 kbps and VBR
FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192
kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
LPCM (Linear PCM):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz and
48 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 16 bit
Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48
kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):
0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF
0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6
MHz
0 Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are
supported. However, playback times
may not be displayed correctly.
0 Remote playback does not support the
gapless playback.
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Basic operations
You can enjoy audio in the separate room
by, for example, playing a Blu-ray Disc
player in the main room (where this unit is
located) and listening to internet radio in
the separate room (ZONE 2).
0 DSD format files cannot be output to
Zone 2.
0 You can only select the same inputs for
the main room and separate room with
the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input
selector. If you have "NET" selected in
the main room and then select
"BLUETOOTH" in the separate room,
the main room also switches to
"BLUETOOTH". You cannot select
different stations for the main room and
separate room with the AM/FM radio.
0 If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption
during standby becomes larger than
normal. Furthermore, RI linking features
may not work.
A power amplifier in another room:
Settings are required in the Setup menu to
adjust the volume and sound quality on a
power amplifier in another room. Press
SETUP on the remote controller, and set
"5. Zone2" - "Z2Out" to "Variable".
Otherwise, high-volume sound may cause
damage to the power amplifier or speakers.
Perform the following procedure when the
unit is on.
1. Press REMOTE MODE ZONE 2 (a) on
the remote controller.
0 The remote controller switches to the
mode for controlling ZONE 2.
2. Face the remote controller at this unit
and press Í (c).
The "Z2" indicator on the display lights.
3. Press the input selector (d) of the input
you want to play in the separate room.
0 On the main unit, after pressing ZONE
2, within 8 seconds turn the INPUT
dial to select the input to be played in
the separate room. To play the same
source in the main room and separate
room, press ZONE 2 on the main unit
twice.
4. To adjust the volume on the power
amplifier in the other room, press ZONE
2 on the main unit, then adjust with the
master volume dial within 8 seconds.
Alternatively, you can use the VOLUME
3/4 or MUTING buttons on the remote
control after pressing the REMOTE
MODE ZONE 2 button.
0 Adjust the volume on the pre-main
amplifier if you have connected with a
pre-main amplifier in the other room.
0 You can also adjust the sound quality
of a power amplifier connected in a
separate room. After pressing ZONE
2 on the main unit, within 8 seconds
turn the BASS dial, TREBLE dial, or
BALANCE dial to make the
adjustments.
To return the remote controller to
main room control mode: Press
REMOTE MODE MAIN (b) on the
remote controller.
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To turn off the function:
Press the Í button while the remote
controller is in the mode for controlling ZONE
2. Alternatively press OFF on the main unit.
Playing in ZONE 2 only:
If you turn the unit to standby during multizone playback, the Z2 indicator is dimmed
and the playback mode is switched to
playback in a separate room only. Turning
ZONE 2 on while the unit is in standby also
switches the playback mode to playback in
a separate room only.
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AUDIO Menu
By pressing AUDIO on the remote
controller during play, you can adjust
frequently used settings, such as the sound
quality.
a
b
c
1. Press AUDIO (c) on the remote
controller.
2. Select the item with the Up/Down
buttons (a) on the remote controller.
3. Select the setting value with the Left/
Right buttons (a) on the remote
controller.
0 To return to the previous display, press
RETURN (b) .
∫ Direct
Enable or disable the Direct feature which
outputs pure sound as it was intended by
bypassing the tone control circuits during
play.
∫ Bass
Enhance or moderate the bass range of the
speakers.
Select between j10 dB and i10 dB in 1
dB increments. (default value: 0 dB)
0 It cannot be set if the Direct mode is
selected.
∫ Treble
Enhance or moderate the treble range of
the speakers.
Select between j10 dB and i10 dB in 1
dB increments. (default value: 0 dB)
0 It cannot be set if the Direct mode is
selected.
∫ Balance
Adjust the balance of the sounds output
from the left and right speakers.
Select between Li10 and Ri10 in 1 steps
increments. (default value: 0)
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Supplementary information
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Supplementary information for player functions
Due to firmware (the software for the system) updates after
you make your purchase or firmware changes during
production of the product, there may be additions or
changes to the features available compared to what is in
the instruction manual.
For information about player functions that have been
added or changed or the operation of FireConnect, see the
following references.
http://www.onkyo.com/manual/sup/17onkply01.pdf
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