Onkyo TX-NR5007 User Manual

AV Receiver
TX-NR3007
Contents
Introduction ................................... 2
Connection ..................................18
TX-NR5007
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference.
Turning On & First Time Setup
Basic Operations.........................67
Using the Listening Modes ........81
Advanced Setup ..........................92
NET/USB...................................120
Multi Zone ................................130
Controlling Other Components
.....48
....139
Others......................................... 154
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WARNING:
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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
NE PAS
OUVRIR
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia­tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro­vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appara­tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart,
PORTABLE CART WARNIN
stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu­facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
S3125A
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the oper­ating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech­nician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt­age points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.
17. Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and fol-
low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade­quate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue­like gap for warm air to escape.
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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with­out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user­serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter­gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin­ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel let­tering.
4. Power WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC­TION CAREFULLY. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head­phones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure War nin g
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi­nally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so be sure to use it occasionally.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre­quency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic­ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif­ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
AT TE NT IO N : POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE­SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Precautions—Continued

Supplied Accessories

For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa­ratus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol­lows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We,
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
K. MIYAGI
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
Make sure you have the following accessories:
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not supplied for this unit.)
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Power cord
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
FRONT
SURROUND
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
SURROUND
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
Speaker Cable
1
2
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
LEFT
SURROUND
RIGHT
SURROUND
RIGHT
3
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
CENTER
CENTER
SP-B/ZONE2
SP-B/ZONE2
SP-B/ZONE2
SP-B/ZONE2
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND BACK
SP-B/ZONE2
RIGHT
SURROUND BACK
RIGHT
CENTER
SURROUND BACK
LEFT
SP-B/ZONE2
RIGHT
SP-B/ZONE2
LEFT
SURROUND BACK
RIGHT
CENTER
SURROUND BACK
LEFT
SP-B/ZONE2
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
RIGHT
FRONT HIGH
FRONT HIGH
FRONT HIGH
FRONT HIGH
FRONT WIDE
FRONT WIDE
FRONT WIDE
FRONT WIDE
FRONT HIGH
RIGHT
FRONT WIDE
LEFT
FRONT WIDE
LEFT
FRONT WIDE
RIGHT
FRONT WIDE
RIGHT
FRONT HIGH
RIGHT
FRONT HIGH
LEFT
FRONT HIGH
LEFT
Speaker cable labels
*
Power-plug adapter
Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver’s power cord (adapter varies from country to country).
*How to mount the AC plug:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.
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Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 2
Precautions....................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories ....................................................... 4
Features............................................................................ 6
Front & Rear Panels ......................................................... 8
Front Panel ................................................................... 8
Display ........................................................................ 10
Rear Panel .................................................................. 11
Remote Controller........................................................... 14
Installing the Batteries................................................. 14
Aiming the Remote Controller..................................... 14
Controlling the AV Receiver........................................ 15
About Home Theater ...................................................... 17
Enjoying Home Theater ..............................................17
Connection
Connecting the AV receiver ............................................ 18
Connecting Your Speakers ......................................... 18
Bi-amping the Front Speakers A................................. 23
Bridging the Front Speakers A.................................... 24
Bi-amping the Front Speakers B................................. 25
Bridging the Front Speakers B.................................... 26
Connecting Antenna ................................................... 27
About AV Connections................................................ 29
Connecting Components with HDMI ........................... 30
Connecting Both Audio & Video.................................. 32
Which Connections Should I Use? ............................. 32
Connecting a TV or Projector...................................... 35
Connecting a DVD Player ........................................... 36
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback ..... 38
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording ...39 Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box,
or Other Video Source.............................................. 40
Connecting a Game Console...................................... 41
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device .................. 42
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ......................... 43
Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Connecting a Power Amplifier..................................... 45
Connecting an RI Dock ............................................... 46
Connecting a Universal Port Option Series ................ 46
Connecting Onkyo u Components........................... 47
Connecting the Power Cord........................................ 47
..44
Turning On & First Time Setup
Turning On the AV receiver ............................................ 48
Turning On and Standby............................................. 48
First Time Setup ............................................................. 49
Monitor Setup.............................................................. 49
Selecting the Language used for the onscreen setup menus
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus .............................. 51
Using the Display to change the settings.................... 51
Monitor Out Setup....................................................... 52
Video Input Setup ....................................................... 54
Digital Audio Input Setup ............................................ 56
Analog Audio Input Setup ...........................................57
Speaker Settings......................................................... 57
TV Format Setup (European and Asian models) ........ 59
FM/AM Frequency Step Setup.................................... 59
Changing the Input Display......................................... 60
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker Setup.......................................................... 61
®
XT Room Correction and
..... 50
Basic Operations
Basic Operations ............................................................ 67
Selecting the Input Source.......................................... 67
Adjusting the Bass & Treble........................................ 68
Displaying Source Information .................................... 68
Setting the Display Brightness .................................... 69
Muting the AV Receiver ..............................................69
Using the Sleep Timer ................................................ 69
Selecting Speaker Layout ........................................... 70
Using Headphones ..................................................... 70
Using Easy Macros ..................................................... 71
Listening to the Radio ..................................................... 73
Using the Tuner .......................................................... 73
Presetting AM/FM Stations .........................................74
Using RDS (European models)................................... 75
Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod ................... 77
About the UP-A1 Dock ............................................... 77
Compatible iPod models............................................. 77
Function Overview...................................................... 77
Controlling iPod .......................................................... 78
Recording ....................................................................... 80
Using the Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes ............................................. 81
Selecting Listening Modes.......................................... 81
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format
About the Listening Modes ......................................... 89
.... 82
Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup ............................................................. 92
Onscreen Setup Menus .............................................. 92
Input/Output Assign .................................................... 93
Speaker Setup ............................................................ 95
Audio Adjust ............................................................. 100
Source Setup............................................................ 104
Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources............ 109
Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup ........................ 110
Hardware Setup........................................................ 111
Lock Setup................................................................ 116
Digital Input Signal Formats ..................................... 116
Using the Audio Settings .......................................... 117
NET/USB
NET/USB ...................................................................... 120
About NET ................................................................ 120
Connecting the AV Receiver .................................... 120
Listening to Internet Radio........................................ 121
Playing Music Files on a Server ............................... 122
Network Settings ...................................................... 126
About USB................................................................ 127
Playing Music Files on a USB Device ...................... 128
Multi Zone
Multi Zone..................................................................... 130
Multiroom Capability ................................................. 130
Connecting Zone 2 ................................................... 131
Connecting Zone 3 ................................................... 133
Setting the Powered Zone 2/3 .................................. 134
Setting the Multi Zone............................................... 135
Using Zone 2/3 ......................................................... 136
Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and
Multiroom Control Kits............................................ 138
Controlling Other Components
Controlling Other Components ..................................... 139
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes .................. 139
Looking up for Remote Control Code ....................... 139
Entering Remote Control Codes............................... 141
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Connected via u .................................................. 142
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ......................... 142
Resetting the Remote Controller .............................. 142
Controlling a TV........................................................ 143
Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder ............. 144
Controlling a VCR or PVR ........................................ 145
Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver ... 146 Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder or
MD Recorder.......................................................... 147
Controlling an RI Dock.............................................. 148
Controlling a Cassette Recorder .............................. 149
Activities Setup ......................................................... 150
Learning Commands ................................................ 152
Using Normal Macros ............................................... 153
Others
Troubleshooting............................................................ 154
Specifications (TX-NR3007) ......................................... 160
Specifications (TX-NR5007) ......................................... 161
Video Resolution Chart................................................. 162
*
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 154).
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Features

Amplifier
(TX-NR3007)
• 140 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 200 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 250 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) (TX-NR5007)
• 145 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 220 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 280 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)
• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)
• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• 3-Step Inverted Darlington Circuitry
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
• Toroidal transformer (TX-NR5007)
Processing
• THX Ultra2 Plus*1 Certified
• HQV-Reon-VX Video Processing with 1080p Video Upscaling of All Video Sources via HDMI
• HDMI ver.1.3a with (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Lip Sync,
*2
DTS
-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, DSD and
Multi-CH PCM)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz
*3
– New Surround Format (front-
high)
• Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ Surround Channels (front-wide/front-high)
• DTS Surround Sensation Speaker/Headphone Tech­nology
*2
• 4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• Direct Mode and Pure Audio Mode
• Music Optimizer
*4
for Digital Music Files
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory
• Latest Burr-Brown 192 kHz/32-Bit DACs Improve Jitter Performance for Cleaner Sound (TX-NR5007)
• Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs Improve Jitter Performance for Cleaner Sound (TX-NR3007)
• Three TI (Aureus) 32-bit Processing DSP
• Neural Surround Decoding
*10
•DSD Direct
Connections
• 7 HDMI*5 Inputs and 2 Outputs (TX-NR3007)
• 8 HDMI
• Onkyo for System Control
• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/ 3 Coaxial) (TX-NR3007)
• 7 Digital Inputs (4 Optical/3 Coaxial) (TX-NR5007)
• Universal Port for UP-A1 (Dock for the iPod)/HD Radio™ DAB+ tuner module (European models)
• 2 Independent Subwoofer Pre Outs
*5
Inputs and 2 Outputs (TX-NR5007)
*6
tuner module (North American models)/
6
*9
for New
• SIRIUS*8 Satellite Radio Connectivity (North Ameri­can models)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
*7
• Powered Zone 2/3
• Internet Radio* Connectivity (SIRIUS Internet
*8
Radio
/vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody)
* Services available may vary depending on the
region.
• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files
• Bi-Amping and BTL Capability
• USB Port for a USB Mass Storage Device (Audio Only)
Miscellaneous
• 40 SIRIUS*8/AM/FM Presets (North American mod­els)
• 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models)
•Dolby Volume
• Audyssey MultEQ®XT*9 to Correct Room Acoustic Problems
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ™
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume™
• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms)
• Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen dis­play setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and Mode-Key LEDs
• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration
*1.
THX and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories . Used with permission.
*2.
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; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trade­mark & the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Surround Sensation are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*3.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*4. Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*5.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Inter­face are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licens­ing, LLC.
*3
*9
for Loudness Correction
*9
Features—Continued
*6.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).
*7. In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
amplifier is prohibited.
*8.
SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. XM tuners and home docks or SIRIUS tuners (each sold separately) are required to receive the SIRIUS or XM satellite radio service. All program­ming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited to copy, decom­pile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or otherwise make available any technology or software incorpo­rated in receivers compatible with the SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Systems. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.
*9.
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ®XT,
Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™, Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ and Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ are trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.
*10.
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.
Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corpo­ration, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be regis­tered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
THX Ultra2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your guar­antee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.
* “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. * “Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. * Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
* “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. * Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of
RealNetworks, Inc.
* “DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.”
* Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX
Ltd.
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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

d
e gb
ca
f
h
i
The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a ON/STANDBY button (48)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
b STANDBY indicator (48)
Lights when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.
c ZONE 2 indicator (136)
Lights when Zone 2 is selected.
d ZONE 3 indicator (136)
Lights when Zone 3 is selected.
e Input selector buttons (67)
These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: DVD/BD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX 1, AUX 2, TV/TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO, PORT, NET/USB.
f Remote control sensor/transmitter (14)
The sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. The transmitter transmits setting data to the remote controller.
g Display
See “Display” on page 10.
Front flap
h MASTER VOLUME control (67) and indicator
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to –Q dB, –81.5 dB through +18.0 dB (rel­ative display). The volume level can also be displayed as an abso­lute value. See “Volume Setup” on page 110.
i PURE AUDIO button (81)
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. Pressing this button again selects the previous listening mode.
Pull here to open the flap
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
(North American models)
jkl m n o pq r s t w xv
u
y z
(European and Asian models)
pA
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
j PHONES jack (70)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan­dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
k ZONE 2, ZONE 3, and OFF buttons (136)
The [ZONE 2] button is used to select Zone 2. The [ZONE 3] button is used to select Zone 3. The [OFF] button is used to turn off Zone 2 or Zone 3.
l TONE button (68, 137)
Used to select the tone (bass and treble) for the main room, and the tone and balance for Zone 2 or Zone 3.
m LEVEL button (137)
Used to select the volume level of Zone 2 or Zone 3.
n MONITOR OUT button (49)
Used to set the “Monitor Out” setting.
o LISTENING MODE buttons (81)
MOVIE/TV:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV.
MUSIC:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with music.
GAME:
Selects the listening modes intended for use with video games.
THX:
Selects the THX listening modes.
p DIMMER button (69)
(North American models)
This button is used to adjust the display brightness.
RT/PTY/TP button (75) (European and Asian models)
This button is used for RDS (Radio Data System). The [RT/PTY/TP] button does not work in areas where RDS broadcasts are not available. See “Using RDS (European models)” on page 75.
q MEMORY button (74)
This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.
r TUNING MODE button (73)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.
s Arrow, TUNING, PRESET and ENTER
buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [q]/[w] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [e]/[r] buttons are used to select radio presets (see pages 74 and 76). When the onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The [ENTER] button is also used with the onscreen setup menus.
t SETUP button
This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus that appear on the connected TV.
u RETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously dis­played onscreen setup menu.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
v SETUP MIC jack (62)
Audyssey MultEQ®XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup microphone connects here.
w USB port (127)
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, containing music files can be plugged in here and the music selected can be played through the AV receiver.
x AUX 1 INPUT (42)
This input can be used to connect a camcorder, game console, and so on. There are jacks for com­posite video, analog audio, and optical digital audio.
AUX 1 INPUT HDMI (31)
Used to connect an HD camcorder etc.

Display

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y Up [r] and Down [e] buttons (68, 137)
Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the main room and the volume, tone and balance for Zone 2 or Zone 3.
z DISPLAY button (68)
This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.
A POWER switch (48)
(European and Asian models)
This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.
i jk
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a Speaker/channel indicators
Indicate the speaker channels used by the current listening mode. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are outputted for the current listening mode.
LW: Front wide left LH: Front high left RH: Front high right RW: Front wide right FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left SW: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround back left SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right
b Z2 indicator (136)
Lights when Powered Zone 2 is being used.
c A and B indicators (70)
Indicate which speaker set is selected: A or B.
d Z3 indicator (136)
Lights when Powered Zone 3 is being used.
l
e Listening mode and format indicators (81)
Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format.
Audyssey (61, 98):
Flashes during Audyssey MultEQ rection and Speaker Setup. Lights when the “Equal­izer Settings” is set to “Audyssey” or Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ listen­ing mode is selected.
Dynamic EQ (102):
Lights when “Dynamic EQ” is enabled.
Vol (102, 118):
Lights when “Dynamic Volume” is enabled.
Vol (101, 118):
Lights when “Dolby Volume” is enabled.
f NETWORK indicator (121)
Lights when the Net input selector is selected.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
g Tuning indicators
RDS (European models) (75):
Lights when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).
AUTO (73):
Lights when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected.
TUNED (73):
Lights when tuned to a radio station.
FM STEREO (73):
Lights when tuned to a stereo FM station.
h SLEEP indicator (69)
Lights when the Sleep function has been set.
i Bi AMP indicator (23, 25)
Lights when the “Speakers Type(FrontA)” or “Speakers Type(FrontB)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”.

Rear Panel

* North American models(TX-NR5007)
d k
bhg
ac f
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j BTL indicator (24, 26)
Lights when the “Speakers Type(FrontA)” or “Speakers Type(FrontB)” setting is set to “BTL” for bridged front speaker operation.
k Headphone indicator (70)
Lights when a pair of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack.
l Message area
Displays various information.
m USB indicator (128)
Lights up when a USB mass storage device is detected.
n Volume level (67)
Displays the volume level.
o MUTING indicator (69)
Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.
p Audio input indicators
Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL.
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l
nm o
p
a UNIVERSAL PORT
This port is for connecting the component with the Universal Port option such as UP-A1 Dock.
b IR IN/OUT
A commercially available IR receiver can be con­nected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver while you’re in Zone 2/3, or control it when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet.
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q
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u
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A BBC
A commercially available IR emitter can be con­nected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components.
c DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2 (TX-NR3007)
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, and 3 (TX-NR5007)
These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 56.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
d DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3
These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connect­ing components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD/BD players. They’re assign­able, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 56.
e USB port (TX-NR5007)
A USB mass storage device, such as a USB flash drive or MP3 player, containing music files can be plugged in here and the music selected can be played through the AV receiver.
f ETHERNET
This port is for connecting the AV receiver to your Ethernet network (e.g., router or switch) for playing music files on a networked computer or media server, or for listening to Internet radio.
g u REMOTE CONTROL
This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con­nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo­nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use u, you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other AV compo­nent, even if they are connected digitally.
h RS232
Terminal for control.
i HDMI IN 1–6, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB
(TX-NR3007) HDMI IN 1–7, OUT MAIN, and OUT SUB
(TX-NR5007)
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con­nections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, Blu­ray Disc Player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “HDMI Input Setup” on page 54. The HDMI outputs are for connecting a TV or pro­jector with an HDMI input.
j MONITOR OUT
These S-Video and composite video jacks should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
k COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2 and 3
These RCA component video inputs are for con­necting components with a component video out­put, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “Component Video Input Setup” on page 55.
l COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
These RCA component video outputs are for con­necting a TV or projector with a component video input.
m ZONE 2 OUT
This composite video output can be connected to a video input on a TV in Zone 2.
n FM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
AM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.
o AC INLET
The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet.
p GND screw
This screw is for connecting a turntable’s ground wire.
q PHONO IN
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a turn­table.
r CD IN
These analog audio inputs are for connecting a CD player’s analog audio output.
s 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.
12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 3
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 3. When Zone 3 is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.
t TV/TAPE IN/OUT
These analog audio inputs and outputs are for con­necting a TV or recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).
u AUX 2 IN
This analog audio input is for connecting an analog audio output, such as an audio device, etc.
v GAME IN
Here you can connect a game console, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.
w CBL/SAT IN
Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, set­top box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.
x VCR/DVR IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR or DVR (digital video recorder). Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
y DVD/BD IN
Here you can connect a DVD/BD player. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. You can connect a DVD/BD player’s 2-chan­nel analog audio output.
z MULTI CH input: FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SUBWOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R
This analog multichannel input is for connecting a component with a 5.1/7.1-channel analog audio out­put, such as a DVD player, DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD-capable player, or an MPEG decoder.
A PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,
SURR BACK L/R, and FRONT HIGH/WIDE L/R
These multichannel analog audio outputs can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichan­nel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV receiver solely as a preamplifier.
PRE OUT: SW1, SW2
These analog audio outputs can be connected to a powered subwoofer. You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set individually for each output.
B PRE OUT: ZONE 2, ZONE 3 L/R
These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 and Zone 3.
C FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR
BACK/ZONE 3 L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R, and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R
These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back/zone 3 L/R, front high L/R, and front wide/zone 2 L/R speakers. The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers A and surround back speakers respectively, or used to bi-amp or bridge the front speakers A. See “Bi-amp­ing the Front Speakers A” on page 23 and “Bridging the Front Speakers A” on page 24. The FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts can be used with front speakers B and surround back speakers respectively, or used to biamp or bridge the front speakers B. See “Bi-amping the Front Speakers B” on page 25 and “Bridging the Front Speakers B” on page 26. The FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals can be used with front wide speakers respectively, or used to connect the speakers in Zone 2. See “Connecting Zone 2” on page 131. The SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminals can be used with surround speakers respectively, or used to connect the speakers in Zone 3. See “Connecting Zone 3” on page 133.
D SIRIUS antenna
(North American models)
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions).
See pages 18 to 47 for connection information.
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Remote Controller

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press
1
the small lever and remove the cover.
Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
2
in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.
Replace the cover and push it shut.
3

Aiming the Remote Controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.
Transmission
Remote control sensor
AV r e c eive r
30° off center (Left/Right/Up/Down)
Received
Transmitter
Incoming sensor
15
15° off center (Left/Right/Up/Down)
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
AV r e c eive r
15
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi­ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV 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, such as a book, on the remote con­troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert­ently, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV 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.
• When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate another component (page 141), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without u connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it.
• When you want to operate an Onkyo component with u connection or an -compatible compo- nent connected via HDMI (pages 143 and 144), point the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote con­trol sensor.
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Remote Controller—Continued

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER] button to select Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components.
See page 141 for more details.
a b
j
3
c d
*1
k
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4
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1
e
f g
h
5
2
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p
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
a STANDBY button (48)
Sets the AV receiver to Standby.
b ON button (48)
Turns on the AV receiver.
c ACTIVITIES buttons (71, 153)
Used with the MACRO function.
d REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons
(67, 143 to 149)
Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.
e SP LAYOUT button (70)
This button is used to change the speaker selection: Front High speakers or Front Wide speakers Speakers A or Speakers B.
*2 If you use surround back speakers, you can select the combina-
tion of surround back and front high, or surround back and front wide speakers.
f Arrow [q]/[w]/[e]/[r] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
g SETUP button
Used to change settings.
h LISTENING MODE buttons (81)
Used to select the listening modes.
i DIMMER button (69)
Adjusts the display brightness.
j DISPLAY button (68)
Displays information about the current input source.
k MUTING button (69)
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
l VOL [q]/[w] button (67)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.
m VIDEO button (49, 53, 105)
Used to change video settings.
n RETURN button
Returns to the previous display when changing set­tings.
o AUDIO button (117)
Used to change audio settings. When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (page 113), this button is disabled.
p SLEEP button (69)
Used with the Sleep function.
*2
.
*1 When you want to change the remote controller mode without
changing the current input source , press the [MODE] button and within about eight seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button. Then, with the AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control the component corresponding to the button you pressed.
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Remote Controller—Continued
Controlling the tuner
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] but­ton repeatedly.
1 Arrow [q]/[w] buttons
Used to tune into radio stations.
2 D.TUN button (73)
(TUNER remote mode only) Selects the Direct tuning mode.
3 DISPLAY button
Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.
4 CH +/– button (74)
Used to select radio presets.
5 Number buttons (73, 74)
Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly.
Note:
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 149).
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About Home Theater

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. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Front high left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, and Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™. They significantly enhance the spatial experience. Position them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front left and right speakers (preferably as high as possible) and at an angle slightly wider than the front left and right speakers.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements dis­tinct and providing a full sound image. In movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV fac­ing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.
Front wide left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™ (DSX). They significantly enhance the spatial experience. Position them well outside of the front left and right speakers. See also http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dsx.html about optimum speaker placement for Audyssey Dynamic Surround Expansion™.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening posi­tion. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.
1/3 of wall position
Surround back left and right speakers
These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equidis­tant from the listener.
Corner position
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Connecting the AV receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

About Speakers A and Speakers B
Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to have two speaker configurations of up to 7.2 speakers. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo front speakers and can use the same subwoofer, center, surround, and surround back speakers, as required. You could, for example, use Speakers A when watching a DVD movie with 7.2-channels surround sound and use Speakers B for serious music listening with a pair of stereo speakers (2-channels).
The speakers are configured by using the “Speaker Settings” on page 57 and “Speaker Setup” on page 95. Front Speakers A and front Speakers B can be wired normally, bi-amped, or bridged, but A and B cannot be bi-amped
or bridged at the same time. For example, if front Speakers A are bridged, front Speakers B can only be wired normally. Similarly, if front Speakers B are bi-amped, Speakers A can only be wired normally. When bridging or bi-amping is used, the AV receiver can drive up to 5.2 speakers in the main room. See pages 22 to 26 for more information.
The Speakers A and Speakers B configurations are selected by using the [SP LAYOUT] button on the remote controller. Only one configuration can be selected at a time.
The versatility offered by the Speakers A and Speakers B configurations means you can configure the AV receiver to suit your exact requirements and application. Two typical applications are shown below.
7.2-channel Playback with Speakers A and Stereo Playback with Speakers B
In this example, Speakers A provides 7.2-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is used for serious music listening with a pair of top-quality stereo speakers.
Speakers B
FL FR
FL C FR
Speakers A
SW1
SL
SBL SBR
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speaker Impedance Speakers Type(FrontA) Speakers Type(FrontB) Powered Zone2 Powered Zone3
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center Surround Surr Back
Use
Use
Use Use Use
SW2
SR
6ohms Normal Normal Not Act Not Act
Speaker A
5.2-channel Playback with Bridged Front Speakers
In this example, Speakers A provides 5.2-channel surround sound for enjoying DVD movies, while Speakers B is bridged for use with a pair of high­power stereo speakers, the subwoofer is used with Speakers A and Speakers B.
Speakers B
FL FR
FL CFR
Subwoofer
used with A
and B
Speakers A
SW1
SL SR
2–1. Speaker Settings
Speaker Impedance
Speakers Type(FrontA) Speakers Type(FrontB) Powered Zone2 Powered Zone3
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center Surround
Surr Back
Not Use
Use
Use
Use Use
SW2
8ohms
Normal
BTL Not Act Not Act
Speaker A
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2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center Surround Surr Back
Not Use
Not Use Not Use Not Use
Use
Speaker B
2–2. Speaker Configuration
Subwoofer
Front
Center Surround
Surr Back
Not Use Not Use
Not Use
Use
Use
Speaker B
Connecting the AV receiver—Continued
Speaker Configuration
For 9.2-channel surround-sound playback, you need nine speakers and two powered subwoofers. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
Number of speakers: 23456777889991011
Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Center ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround left ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround right ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
Surround back* ✓✓✓✓
Surround back left ✓✓
Surround back right ✓✓
Front high left ✓✓✓✓
Front high right ✓✓✓✓
Front wide left ✓✓✓✓
Front wide right ✓✓✓✓
* If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminal.
No matter how many speakers you use, two powered subwoofers are recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically
(see page 61) or manually (see page 95).
Note:
Front high and front wide speakers produce no sound at the same time.
Attaching the Speaker Labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative (–) speaker terminals are all black).
Speaker Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Surround back left, Zone 3 left Brown
Surround back right, Zone 3 right Tan
Front high left White
Front high right Red
Front wide left, Zone 2 left White
Front wide right, Zone 2 right Red
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.
(North American models)
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker ter­minal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.
Connecting Powered Subwoofers
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE OUT: SW1, SW2 to an input on your powered sub­woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SW1, SW2 to an input on the amp.
You can connect the powered subwoofer with each jacks respectively. Level and distance can be set individually for each output. If you use one subwoofer, connect it to PRE OUT: SW1.
Powered subwoofer
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued
Using Dipole Speakers
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions.
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back left and right and front high left and right and front wide left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.
Dipole speakers
9 10
1
TV/screen
2
11 12
5
7 8
1. Subwoofers
2. Front left speaker
3. Center speaker
4. Front right speaker
5. Surround left speaker
6. Surround right speaker
7. Surround back left speaker
4
3
1
Normal speakers
9 10
TV/screen
1
2
11 12
5
6
8. Surround back right speaker
9. Front high left speaker
10.Front high right speaker
11.Front wide left speaker
12.Front wide right speaker
3
7 8
1
4
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms” (see page 57). 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.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to nega­tive (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two
6
surround speakers to the SURR L/R terminals. Do not connect them to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R, FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R, or FRONT HIGH L/R terminals.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued
Connecting the Speaker Cables
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to
1
15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.
Unscrew the terminal.
2
9.2-channel Playback with Speakers A
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 SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminal.
1/2" to 5/8"
(12 to 15 mm)
Fully insert the bare
3
wires.
Screw the terminal tight.
4
Front high
right 
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Front wide
right
speaker
Front right speaker A
Surround back right
speaker
Front left
speaker A
Front wide left
speaker
Surround
back left speaker
Front high
left
speaker
Center
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued
7.2-channel Playback with Speakers A or Speakers B
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals for up to 7.2-channel playback with Speakers A or Speakers B. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminal.
Surround
right
speaker
Front right speaker B
Front right speaker A
Surround
back right
speaker
Front left
speaker A
Front left
speaker B
Surround
back left
speaker
Center
speaker
Surround
left
speaker
Notes:
• When Speakers A is selected as the main front speakers, connect the front left speaker to FRONT L, front right speaker to FRONT R. When Speakers B is selected as the main front speakers, connect the front left speaker to FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L, front right speaker to FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 R.
• The speakers are configured by using the “Speaker Settings” on page 57 and “Speaker Setup” on page 95.
• You can choose which of the spakers you want to use with the Speakers A or Speakers B configuration (see page 96).
• When you use the Speakers B configuration, front high speakers cannnot be used.
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Bi-amping the Front Speakers A

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R termi­nal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide sepa­rate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers A that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.
• When bi-amping is used, surround back speakers can­not be used.
• For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts con­nect to the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the “Speakers Type(FrontA)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable biamping (see page 57).
• When front Speakers A are biamped, front Speakers B must be wired normally or not used.
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the Speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
Bi-amping Speaker Hookup
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)
1
terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3
2
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos­itive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)
3
terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3
4
L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s posi­tive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Tweeter (high)
Right speaker
Woofer (low)
Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low)
Left speaker
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Bridging the Front Speakers A

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R ter­minal posts can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respectively, or bridged together to pro­vide almost double the output power for the front speakers A.
• When bridging is used, surround back speakers cannot be used.
• For bridging, the positive (+) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts are used, but the negative (–) FRONT L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminals are not.
• Once you’ve completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the “Speakers Type(FrontA)” setting to “BTL” to enable bridging (see page 57).
• When front Speakers A are bridged, front Speakers B must be wired normally or not used.
Notes:
• Use only front speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher for bridging. Failure to do so may seriously damage the AV receiver.
• When using bridging, make sure that your front speak­ers can handle the additional power.
Bridged Speaker Hookup
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT R positive (+)
1
terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) ter­minal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT L positive (+)
2
terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) terminal.
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Right speaker Left speaker
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Bi-amping the Front Speakers B

The FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts can be used with front wide speakers and surround back speakers respec­tively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers B that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble perfor­mance.
• When bi-amping is used, surround back speakers can­not be used.
• For bi-amping, the FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R ter­minal posts connect to the front speakers’ woofer ter­minals. And the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts connect to the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.
• Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the “Speakers Type(FrontB)” setting to “Bi-Amp” to enable biamping (see page 57).
• When front Speakers B are biamped, front Speakers A must be wired normally.
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the Speaker’s tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
Bi-amping Speaker Hookup
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT
1
WIDE/ZONE 2 R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) termi­nal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) termi­nal.
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3
2
R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s pos­itive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 R negative (–) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT
3
WIDE/ZONE 2 L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) Woofer (low) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Woofer (low) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3
4
L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s posi­tive (+) Tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L negative (–) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) Tweeter (high) terminal.
Woofer (low)
Tweeter (high)
Right speaker
Tweeter (high)
Woofer (low)
Left speaker
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Bridging the Front Speakers B

The FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts can be used with front wide speakers and surround back speakers respec­tively, or bridged together to provide almost double the output power for the front speakers B.
• When bridging is used, surround back speakers cannot be used.
• For bridging, the positive (+) FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminal posts are used, but the negative (–) FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R and SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L/R terminals are not.
• Once you’ve completed the bridging connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the “Speakers Type(FrontB)” setting to “BTL” to enable bridging (see page 57).
• When front Speakers B are bridged, front Speakers A must be wired normally.
Notes:
• Use only front speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or higher for bridging. Failure to do so may seriously damage the AV receiver.
• When using bridging, make sure that your front speak­ers can handle the additional power.
Bridged Speaker Hookup
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT
1
WIDE/ZONE 2 R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s positive (+) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 R posi­tive (+) terminal to the right speaker’s negative (–) terminal.
Connect the AV receiver’s FRONT
2
WIDE/ZONE 2 L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s positive (+) terminal. And connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L positive (+) terminal to the left speaker’s negative (–) ter­minal.
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Right speaker Left speaker
Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

Connecting Antenna

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The AV 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
FM ANTENNA jack
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
1
(North American models)
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out­door FM antenna instead (see page 28).
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
1
the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connect both wires of the AM loop
2
antenna to the AM antenna push termi­nals, as shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
Insert the plug fully into the jack.
(European and Asian models)
Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Once your AV 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
2
fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Push Insert wire Release
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 28).
Caution:
Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.
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Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out­door FM antenna instead.
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possi­ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz­ards.
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the outdoor antenna should be right connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir­cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)
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Connecting the AV receiver—Continued

About AV Connections

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way.
Caution:
To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
AV Cables & Jacks
Video / Audio
Cable Jack Description
HDMI
AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan­nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and out­puts (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs.
Left (white)
Right (red) Right (red)
(Yellow)
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connec­tions can cause noise or malfunc­tions).
• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.
HDMI
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed stan­dard- or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality.
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
Video
Component video cable
S-Video cable
Composite video cable
Audio
Optical digital audio cable
Coaxial digital audio cable
Analog audio cable (RCA)
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Y
B/CB
P
PR/CR
B/CB
P
PR/CR
Y
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently).
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and
V
OPTICAL
provides better picture quality than composite video. Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs,
and other video equipment.
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.
L
R
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most com­mon connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components.
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1­channel analog audio output. Several standard ana­log audio cables can be used instead of a multichan­nel cable.
The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
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Connecting Components with HDMI

About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) can display the picture.
The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following standard: x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD, and Multichannel PCM
Supported Audio Formats
• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS Express, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio)
Your DVD/BD players must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.
Onkyo for System Control
, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV 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 -compatible components cannot be guaranteed.
• Set “HDMI Control (RIHD)” to “On” (page 114).
• See “Controlling a TV” (page 143) and “Controlling a DVD Player or DVD Recorder” (page 144) for operation.
*2
, so only HDCP-compatible components
Notes:
• Do not connect the -compatible component more than the following number to the HDMI input terminal so
that the linked operations work properly.
a. DVD/BD player is up to three. b. DVD/BD recorder is up to three. c. Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four.
• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver /AV amplifier via HDMI.
• When the -compatible component more than the above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are
not guaranteed.
• The control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use HDMI OUT MAIN instead.
About Copyright Protection
The AV 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.
*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG *2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s designed to
protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this open
industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-performance PCs and digital displays.
*3
in 1999.
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