Onkyo TX-NR696 User Manual

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AV RECEIVER

TX-NR696

Instruction Manual

Table of contents ≫

Connections ≫

- Connecting Speakers ≫

Playback ≫

Setup ≫

Troubleshooting ≫

Appendix ≫

Supplementary Information ≫

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What’s in the box 5 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 6

Update Information of the rmware 6 Operation of added new functions 6 Firmware Update Procedure 7

Part Names 10

Front Panel 10 Display 12 Rear Panel 13

Remote Controller 16

Connections

Connecting speakers 18

Speaker Installation 19 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 25 Connecting a Power Amplier

(For European, Australian and Asian models only) 35

Speaker combinations 36

Connecting an Audio Component 42 Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 43

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 44

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) 44

Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2) 45

Connecting ZONE B 46

Connecting a Pre-main Amplier, etc. (ZONE B) 46

Connecting Antennas 47 Network Connection 48 Connecting the Power Cord 49

Playback

AV Component Playback 51

Basic Operations 51

BLUETOOTH

Basic Operations 52

Internet Radio 53

Playback 52

Connecting the TV 38

To ARC TV 39 To Non-ARC TV 40

Connecting Playback Devices 41

Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted 41

Playing Back 53

Spotify 55 AirPlay

DTS Play-Fi

Playing Back on This Unit 56 Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2) 57

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Playing Back 58

FlareConnect

Playing Back 59

USB Storage Device 60

Basic Operations 60 Device and Supported Format 62

Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 63

Windows Media

Player settings 63 Playing Back 64 Supported Audio Formats 67

Play Queue 68

Initial Setup 68 Adding Play Queue Information 68 Sort and Delete 69 Playing Back 69

Amazon Music 70

Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 70 Playing Amazon Music 70

Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 71

Listening To the AM/FM Radio 73

Tuning into a Radio Station 73 Presetting a Radio Station 75 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 77

Multi-zone 78

Playing Back 79

ZONE B Playback 81

Playing Back 81

Convenience functions 82

Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music 82

Adjusting the tone 83 Sleep Timer 84

Listening Mode 85

Selecting a Listening mode 85 Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 87 Listening Mode E󰀨ects 90 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 96

Inputting Characters 111

Necessary Equipment 71 How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 71 Setting Up 71 Playing Sonos on This Unit 72

Setup

Setup Menu 112

Menu list 112 Menu operations 114

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1. Input/Output Assign 115

2. Speaker 118

3. Audio Adjust 123

4. Source 125

5. Hardware 127

6. Multi Zone 133

7. Miscellaneous 133

Quick Menu 135

Menu operations 135

Web Setup 137

Menu operations 137

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 138

Operations 138

Troubleshooting

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When the unit is operating erratically 142 Troubleshooting 144

Appendix

Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State 153 About HDMI 154

General Specications 156

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1. Main unit (1)

2. Remote controller (RC-972R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)

3. Speaker setup microphone (1)

• Used during Initial Setup.

4. Indoor FM antenna (1)

5. AM loop antenna (1)

6. Power cord (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian models) (1)

• Quick Start Guide (1)

*This is an online user manual. This is not supplied with the product.

• Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.

• The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed.

• We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection

with equipment manufactured by other companies.

• Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available if new functions are added by updating rmware or the service providers terminate their services. Also, available services may di󰀨er depending on your

area.

• Details on the rmware update will be posted on our website and through other means at a later date.

• The illustrations in this manual use those of North American models unless

otherwise mentioned.

• Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Function (Firmware Update)

This unit is equipped with a function to update the rmware via network or USB port when the rmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the rmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start. For how to conrm the latest rmware contents and the rmware version of your product, see the following section.

Update Information of the rmware

For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit our company's website. If the rmware version of your product di󰀨ers from the latest one, it is recommended to update the rmware. To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( p134).

Operation of added new functions

If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.

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❏ Firmware Update Procedure ( p7)

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The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB

port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method.

When this unit is connected to the network, notications of rmware updates may be displayed. To update the rmware, select "Update Now" with the cursor

buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit automatically enters standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed.

Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished

to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether

arising in tort or contract.

In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,

indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of

present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

Updating the Firmware via Network

• While updating the rmware, do not do the following: – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker

setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit

such as turning the power o󰀨

– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications

• Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured.

• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.

• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played.

• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨". – Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then

select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".

* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations

and functions are the same.

Update

1. Press . The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Setup

1. Input/Output Assign

2. Speaker

3. Audio Adjust

4. Source

5. Hardware

6. Multi Zone

7. Miscellaneous

1. TV Out / OSD

2. HDMI Input

3. Digital Audio Input

4. Analog Audio Input

2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

Setup

1. Input/Output Assign

2. Speaker

3. Audio Adjust

4. Source

5. Hardware

6. Multi Zone

7. Miscellaneous

1. Tuner

2. Remote ID

3. Firmware Update

4. Initial Setup

5. Lock

6. Factory Reset

• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected.

3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.

• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the

unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again.

• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

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4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.

• Do not use on the remote controller.

If an Error Message is Displayed

If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""

represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and

check.

Error Code

• -01, -10: LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.

• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20, -21:

Internet connection error. Check the following:

– Whether the router is turned on – Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network

Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status with your Internet service provider.

• Others:

After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the

operation from the beginning.

Updating via USB

• While updating the rmware, do not do the following:

– Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker

setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit

such as turning the power o󰀨

– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications

• Prepare a 256 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage

devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.

– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function. – USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported. – USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not

supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

• Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.

• Turn o󰀨 control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network.

• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played

• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it o󰀨.

• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "O󰀨". – Press

select "HDMI CEC" and select "O󰀨".

* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required

for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied

correctly.

* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage

failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.

* The descriptions may di󰀨er from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations

and functions are the same.

Update

1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.

2. Download the rmware le from the our company's website to your PC and

unzip. Firmware les are named as below. ONKAVR_R.zip Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies

depending on the model.

3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage

device.

• Make sure to copy the unzipped les.

4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit.

• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC

adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.

. Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then

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5. Press . The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Setup

1. Input/Output Assign

2. Speaker

3. Audio Adjust

4. Source

5. Hardware

6. Multi Zone

7. Miscellaneous

1. TV Out / OSD

2. HDMI Input

3. Digital Audio Input

4. Analog Audio Input

6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the

cursors in order, then press ENTER.

Setup

1. Input/Output Assign

2. Speaker

3. Audio Adjust

4. Source

5. Hardware

6. Multi Zone

7. Miscellaneous

1. Tuner

2. Remote ID

3. Firmware Update

4. Initial Setup

5. Lock

6. Factory Reset

• If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

• If there is no updatable rmware, "Update via USB" cannot be selected.

7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.

• During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the

unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again.

• During the update, do not turn the power o󰀨, or disconnect or reconnect the USB storage device.

• When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.

9. Press

ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.

The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.

• Do not use on the remote controller.

If an Error Message is Displayed

If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""

represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and

check.

Error Code

• -01, -10:

The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply.

• -05, -13, -20, -21:

The rmware le is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or the rmware le is for another model. Retry from the download of the rmware le.

• Others:

After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the

operation from the beginning.

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Part Names

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❏ For details, see ( p11)

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1. ON/STANDBY button

2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator (North American models): Turns on/o󰀨

the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed

audio.

PURE AUDIO button/indicator (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian models): Switches to the Pure Audio mode. ( p93)

3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights up when any of the following functions is working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When this indicator is lighting, the power consumption in standby state increases, however, the increase in power consumption is minimized by entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the essential circuits operate.

– HDMI CEC ( p127) – HDMI Standby Through ( p127) – USB Power Out at Standby ( p131) – Network Standby ( p131) – Bluetooth Wakeup ( p132)

4. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.

• The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx.

16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.

5. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p79)

6. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function o󰀨. ( p79)

7. QUICK MENU button: Pressing this button during playback can make settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen while playing.

( p135)

8. Display ( p12)

9. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p112)

10.

Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the

cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When using TUNER, use

them to tune in to stations. ( p73)

11.

RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.

12.

MASTER VOLUME

13.

Press the LISTENING MODE button (above) to select a category from "Movie/ TV", "Music" and "Game", and then turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below) to

change the listening mode ( p85).

14.

Adjusts the sound quality. Press the TONE button (above) to select an item to adjust from "Bass", "Vocal" and "Treble", and turn the TONE dial (below) to

adjust. ( p83)

15.

PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4″/6.3 mm).

16.

Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.

17.

SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p139)

18.

AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using a stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p43)

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Display

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1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode.

2. Lights in the following conditions.

: Headphones are connected.

Z2: ZONE 2 is on.

: Connected by BLUETOOTH.

: Connected by Wi-Fi.

NET: Lights when connected to the network with the "NET" input selector. It will blink if incorrectly connected to the network. USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not

properly connected.

HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.

DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected. A: Audio in output only to ZONE A.

B: Audio is output only to ZONE B. AB: Audio is output to both ZONE A and ZONE B.

3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode.

4. Lights in the following conditions.

RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting.

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TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.

SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p131) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p131)

5. Blinks when muting is on.

6. Displays various information of the input signals.

• "DialogNorm: X dB" ("X" is a numerical value) may be displayed when software recorded in Dolby lineage or DTS lineage audio formats is played. For example, if "DialogNorm: +4 dB" is displayed, the source being played is recorded with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. If you play it with the THX standard level, lower the volume by 4 dB.

7. This may light when operating with the "NET" input selector.

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180°

90°

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❏ For details, see ( p15)

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(European, Australian and Asian models)

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❏ For details, see ( p15)

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1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio

signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.

2. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.

3. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.

4. Wireless antenna: Used for WI-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH-

enabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.

5. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.

6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.

7. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music les. ( p60) You can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

8. Power cord (North American models) AC INLET (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian models): Connect the supplied power cord.

9. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.

10.

AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio

cable.

11.

ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to a pre-main amplier in a separate room (ZONE 2). ZONE B LINE OUT jacks: Connect to a pre-main amplier with an analog

audio cable, and simultaneously output audio of the same source as that of the speakers (ZONE A) connected to this unit. PRE OUT FRONT jacks (European, Australian and Asian models): Connect to a power amplier. ( p35)

12.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

13.

SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North

American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug connection is not supported.)

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

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





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







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Remote Controller

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1. ON/STANDBY button

2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.

3. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p63)

or USB device ( p60). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with "19. MODE button" allows you to operate an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component. (Some devices may not be operated.)

Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback allows you to make settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen while playing.

Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. Pressing / button allows you to switch the screen when a music folder list or le list is not displayed on one screen on the TV.

6. button: Displays advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a

more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p112)

7. TONE button: Adjusts the sound quality. ( p83)

8. LISTENING MODE button: Selects a listening mode ( p85).

9. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It cannot be turned o󰀨 completely.

10.

ZONE 2 SHIFT button: Used to control the multi-zone function ( p78). (The ZONE 3 SHIFT button cannot be used with this unit.)

11.

SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min"

and "90 min". ( p84)

12.

HDMI MAIN/SUB button: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".

13.

button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS

( p77). Also, when the "BLUETOOTH" input selector is selected, pressing and holding this button for 5 seconds or more will switch to the pairing mode.

14.

button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.

15.

button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.

16.

VOLUME buttons

17.

CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on

the TV screen.

18.

MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p75)

19.

MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p73). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component is connected to this unit, you can switch "3. Play buttons" between

"CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).

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Connections

Connecting speakers 18 Connecting the TV 38 Connecting Playback Devices 41 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room

(Multi-zone Connection) 44 Connecting ZONE B 46 Connecting Antennas 47 Network Connection 48 Connecting the Power Cord 49

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Connecting speakers

You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following ow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.

Use height speakers?

Yes No

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• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p33)

• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p34)

• 5.1 Channel System ( p27)

• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28, 29)

• 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p30)

• 7.1 Channel System ( p31)

• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p32)

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 5.1 Channel System

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such

as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered

subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources.

1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers

6 Powered Subwoofer

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p87)

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 7.1 Channel System

a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the

screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and connectivity of sound in the back sound eld, and provides a more real sound

eld. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be

positioned at ear height.

• If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers

as well.

1,2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4,5 Surround Speakers

6 Powered Subwoofer 7,8 Surround Back Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p87)

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 5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit

your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example (

❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

(

p23)

❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example (

p22)

p24)

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❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

3´ (0.9 m) or more

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

3´ (0.9 m) or more

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer,

and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the

height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. Front high

speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers.

Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the

front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Front High Speakers

• Rear High Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p87)

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❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and

added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.

Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper

space. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position,

top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top

rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance

between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.

• Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers

to obtain the best Dolby Atmos e󰀨ect.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Top Front Speakers

• Top Middle Speakers

• Top Rear Speakers

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p87)

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❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and

added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the

ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound o󰀨 the ceiling. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the

upper space. Install them either on the front speakers or on the surround speakers.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

• Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

❏ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p87)

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1/2˝

(12 mm)

Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings

Connections

 (Note) Speaker Impedance

Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker

Impedance" to "4ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p138). When setting "Speaker Impedance" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Speaker Impedance" ( p119) to "4ohms".

 Connect the Speaker Cables

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Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the + side and – side wires touch each other, a malfunction may occur.

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 Connect the Subwoofer

a Subwoofer cable

Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

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 5.1 Channel System

Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

5.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

6ohms or above

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 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

• Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: No

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Any

value ( p119)

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

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This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p19).

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Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

5.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

6ohms or above

 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American and Taiwanese models)

MAIN ROOM

 "Speaker Setup" settings during

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Initial Setup ( p139)

ZONE 2

MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation"

( p19).

ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room

(where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent sources can be played back in both rooms.

• Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: Zone 2

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Zone 2

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

Setup

When video and audio via HDMI

input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p115) to "Use" on the Setup menu.

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Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

5.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

6ohms or above

 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models)

MAIN ROOM

 "Speaker Setup" settings during

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Initial Setup ( p139)

ZONE 2

MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation"

( p19).

ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room

(where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent sources can be played back in both rooms.

• Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: Zone 2

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Zone 2

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

Setup

When video and audio via HDMI

input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p115) to "Use" on the Setup menu.

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Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

5.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

Yes

6ohms or above

 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

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 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

• Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: No

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Any

value ( p119)

• Bi-Amp: Yes

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

You can congure a 5.1 Channel System ( p19) by connecting front speakers that support Bi-Amping connection. The Bi-Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.

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 7.1 Channel System

Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

7.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

6ohms or above

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 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

• Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: No

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Any

value ( p119)

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

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This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. For

details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" (

p20).

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Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

7.1 ch

< >

Yes

---

Zone 2

6ohms or above

 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American and Taiwanese models only)

MAIN ROOM

 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

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ZONE 2

MAIN ROOM: This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back

speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" (

ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where

this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent

sources can be played back in both rooms.

• While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio.

p20).

• Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: ---

• Zone Speaker: Zone 2

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Zone 2

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

Setup

When video and audio via HDMI

input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p115) to "Use" on the Setup menu.

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 5.1.2 Channel System

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

Select how many speakers you have.

5.1.2 ch

< >

Yes

Front High

Zone 2

6ohms or above

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This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker.

You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p22) ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p23) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p24)

 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

• Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: Select the

type of height speaker actually installed.

• Zone Speaker: No

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Any

value ( p119)

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

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Speaker Setup

Select how many speakers you have.

Speaker Channels

Subwoofer

Height Speaker

Zone Speaker

Zone 2 Lineout

Bi-Amp

Speaker Impedance

5.1.2 ch

< >

Yes

Front High

Zone 2

6ohms or above

 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American and Taiwanese models only)

MAIN ROOM

 "Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p139)

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ZONE 2

MAIN ROOM: This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of

height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.

❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p23) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p24)

ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where

this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent

sources can be played back in both rooms.

• While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, height speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio.

p22)

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• Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes

• Height Speaker: Select the

type of height speaker actually installed.

• Zone Speaker: Zone 2

• Zone 2 Lineout/(Preout): Zone 2

• Bi-Amp: No

• Speaker Impedance: Any value

( p25)

Setup

When video and audio via HDMI

input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p115) to "Use" on the Setup menu.

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Connecting a Power Amplier (For European, Australian and Asian models only)

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Power amplier

You can connect a power amplier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the front speakers to the power amplier. For details, refer to the power amplier's instruction manual.

• Use the PRE OUT FRONT jacks for connection as show on the left.

Setup

• Set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Speaker Channels" according to the number of channels of the connected speakers.

• Settings are required to output audio to the power amplier. Press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" ( p119) to "Front".

a Analog audio cable

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Speaker combinations

• Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination.

(North American and Taiwanese models)

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Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND

2.1 ch

3.1 ch

4.1 ch

5.1 ch

6.1 ch

7.1 ch

2.1.2 ch

3.1.2 ch

4.1.2 ch

5.1.2 ch

(*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER.

(*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) Connect the height speakers to the SURROUND terminals.

(*4) Connect the Bi-Amp speakers to the HEIGHT terminals.

(*5) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio.

SURROUND

BACK

(*2)

HEIGHT Bi-AMP

(*1) (*1)

(*3) (*1) (*4) (*1)

(*5)

(ZONE SPEAKER)

ZONE 2

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Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND

2.1 ch

3.1 ch

4.1 ch

5.1 ch

6.1 ch

7.1 ch

2.1.2 ch

3.1.2 ch

4.1.2 ch

5.1.2 ch

(*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER.

(*2) Connect the height speakers to the SURROUND terminals.

(*3) Connect the Bi-Amp speakers to the HEIGHT terminals.

SURROUND

BACK

HEIGHT Bi-AMP

(*1) (*1)

(*2) (*1) (*3) (*1)

(ZONE SPEAKER)

ZONE 2

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Connecting the TV

Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection with the TV di󰀨ers depending on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction

manual of the TV, etc.

Does your TV support the ARC function?

Yes No

• To ARC TV ( p39) • To Non-ARC TV ( p40)

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If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the

HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection. You connect the HDMI cable to the port labeled OUT on the receiver side.

• Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote

controller ( p16) or "Quick Menu" ( p135). Note that this jack is not ARC-compatible.

• If devices with di󰀨erent resolutions are connected to HDMI OUT MAIN jack

and SUB jack, images are output with the lower resolution.

• If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a "PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.

Setup

• Settings are required to use the ARC function. Select "Yes" for "4. ARC Setup" in Initial Setup ( p138). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the

Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed. Press

and set "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" to "On". (

• For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer to the instruction manual of the TV.

(*) ARC function: Transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and

plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-compatible TV is

complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the ARC function,

refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.

on the remote controller,

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a HDMI cable

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If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect

an HDMI cable and digital optical cable.

• If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to

watch TV (without using a TV’s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical

cable or analog audio cable is not required.

• Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. Switch

between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote

controller ( p16) or "Quick Menu" ( p135). Note that this jack is not ARC-compatible.

• If devices with di󰀨erent resolutions are connected to HDMI OUT MAIN jack

and SUB jack, images are output with the lower resolution.

• If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a "PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.

(*) ARC function: Transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and

plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-compatible TV is

complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the ARC function,

refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.

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a HDMI cable, b Digital optical cable

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Connecting Playback Devices

Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted

This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that enables linking with input selectors, etc. and the HDMI Standby Through function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if

this unit is in standby mode.

• If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable

or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a "PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.

Setup

• The HDMI CEC function and HDMI Standby Through function are automatically enabled if you select "Yes" for "4. ARC Setup" in Initial Setup

Streaming media

player

( p138). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed. Press on the remote controller, and select

"5. Hardware" - "HDMI" to make the settings. ( p127)

• To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of

the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output.

(*) The HDMI CEC function: This function enables various linking operations with CEC-compliant devices, such as switching input selectors interlocking with a CEC-compliant player, switching audio output between TV and this unit or adjusting the volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned o󰀨.

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a HDMI cable

GAMEBD/DVD Cable/Satellite

set-top box

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Connecting an Audio Component

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This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type

cartridge to the PHONO jack.

• If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install a phono equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, and then connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.

If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the GND

terminal of this unit.

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a Analog audio cable

Turntable

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Connecting a Video Camera, etc.

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Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable or stereo mini plug cable (ø1/8 ″/3.5 mm).

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a HDMI cable

Video camera

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Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection)

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2)

While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate room (ZONE 2). The TV in the separate room can play only the video of devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks of this unit.

• Audio from an externally connected AV component can be output only when the audio is 2ch PCM audio signal. Also, the audio output of the AV component may need to be changed to the PCM output.

Setup

• When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/ Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p115) to "Use" on the

Setup menu.

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a HDMI cable

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Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE 2)

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You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable to

connect the ZONE 2 LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the pre-

main amplier in the separate room. The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent sources can be played

back in both rooms.

• To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2,

connect it to any of HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks. If the AV component is not equipped with an HDMI jack, use a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or

analog audio cable. Also, the audio from externally connected AV components

can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or

digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.

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Premain Amp.

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Setup

• Settings are required to output audio to ZONE 2. Press on the remote

controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" (

to "Zone 2".

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Connecting ZONE B

Connecting a Pre-main Amplier, etc. (ZONE B)

While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit,

you can enjoy the audio of the same source at the same time with the pre-main amplier or the transmitter of the wireless headphones connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack. Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE B LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the pre-main amplier or the transmitter of the wireless headphones.

Press the Q button on the remote controller for playback, and select the audio output destination on the Quick menu. ( p81)

Setup

• Settings are required to output audio to ZONE B. Press on the remote

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controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" ( p119) to "Zone B".

a Analog audio cable

Premain Amp.

Transmitter

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Connecting Antennas

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Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for

listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape.

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and Taiwanese

models)

a Indoor FM antenna, b AM loop antenna

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Network Connection

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This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the ETHERNET jack with the LAN cable as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, select "Wireless" for "5. Network Connection" in Initial Setup ( p140), select your desired setting method, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To congure the setting on the Setup menu after the completion of Initial Setup,

press the button on the remote controller, and select "5. Hardware" - "Network" to make the setting. ( p128) For the Wi-Fi connection, stand the wireless antenna for use.

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Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed.

• This model includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC INLET of the unit rst, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side rst when disconnecting the power cord. (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian models)

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Playback

AV Component Playback 51 BLUETOOTH Internet Radio 53 Spotify 55 AirPlay

DTS Play-Fi FlareConnect USB Storage Device 60

Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 63

Play Queue 68 Amazon Music 70 Connecting the Sonos System for Playback 71 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 73

Playback 52

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Multi-zone 78 ZONE B Playback 81 Convenience functions 82 Listening Mode 85 Inputting Characters 111

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INPUT

AV Component Playback

You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit.

• When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "Quick Menu" ( p135) to switch between MAIN and SUB.

Basic Operations

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

TV’s REMOTE

Inputs

TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Press the input selector whose name is the same as that of the jack to which the player is connected.

For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack. Press TV to listen to the sound of the TV. Also, to play a device connected to the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front panel, press AUX.

• When the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically when a CEC compliant TV or player is connected to this unit using HDMI

connection.

3. Start play on the AV component.

HDMI MAIN/SUB

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BLUETOOTH® Playback

You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone.

Basic Operations

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

Pairing

1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." appears on the display, and the pairing mode is enabled.

2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled

device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed. If a password is requested, enter "0000".

• This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-NR696 XXXXXX". This display can be

• To connect another BLUETOOTH-enabled device, press and hold the

• The coverage area is approx. 48´/15 m. Note that connection is not always

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changed using the Friendly Name function ( p129) or Onkyo Controller

(available on iOS or Android™).

button at least 5 seconds, and then perform step 2. This unit can store the

pairing information of up to 8 paired devices.

guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH-enabled devices.

Playing Back

1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device.

2. Playing the music le.

The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device to an appropriate level.

• Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the

BLUETOOTH-enabled device.

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Internet Radio

By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio.

• To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet.

• Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service.

Playing Back

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

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1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV.

3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to

conrm the selection.

4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using cursor, and then press ENTER to play.

• To return to the previous screen, press

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Internet Radio Service Menu

You can bookmark specic stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen. When

multiple icons are displayed, select the icon with the cursor, and press ENTER.

Regarding the TuneIn Radio Account

If you create an account on the TuneIn Radio website (tunein.com), and log in it from this unit, your favorite radio stations or programs you have followed on the website are automatically added to your "My Presets" on this unit. "My Presets" is displayed on the next level in the hierarchical structure of TuneIn Radio. To

display a radio station added to "My Presets", you need 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.

• If you select "Login" on this unit, a registration code is displayed. By using this code, you can associate the device on the My Page section of the TuneIn Radio website so that you can log in from "Login" - "Login with a registration code" without entering the user name and password.

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Spotify

Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify.

Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.

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AirPlay

By connecting this unit to the same network as that of iOS devices such as iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®, you can enjoy music les on iOS devices wirelessly.

• Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.

• Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may be di󰀨erent. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the

iOS device.

Playing Back on This Unit

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via network.

2. Tap the AirPlay icon on the play screen of the music play application on the

iOS device, and select this unit from the displayed devices.

3. Play the music le on the iOS device.

• When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to

"O󰀨" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby

function ( p131) is set to On.

• 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 les on a PC with iTunes (Vere. 10.2 or later) equipped. Conrm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network

beforehand. Then, press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon

iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music le.

e.g., iOS 10

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Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2)

e.g., iOS 11.4

This unit supports AirPlay2. If the version of the iOS device is iOS11.4 or later, you can play the music of the iOS device on this unit and other devices that

support AirPlay2.

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via

network.

2. Tap the AirPlay icon on the play screen of the music play application on the

iOS device, and select this unit and AirPlay2-supported devices to play from the displayed devices.

• AirPlay2-supported devices are displayed with white circle on the right side.

• Multiple AirPlay2-supported devices can be selected.

• The volume can be adjusted on individual devices.

3. Play the music le on the iOS device.

• When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to

"O󰀨" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby

function ( p131) is set to On.

• 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 les on a PC with iTunes (Vere. 12.8 or later) equipped. Conrm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network

beforehand. Then, press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon

iTunes, select this unit and AirPlay2-supported devices to play from the displayed devices, and start play of a music le.

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DTS Play-Fi

When connecting this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy music played on the mobile device wirelessly. Music from a streaming distribution service or music in the music library on a mobile device can be played. This function also supports a playlist on

iTunes. Also, connecting multiple speakers supporting DTS Play-Fi on the same

network will enable "Group playback" that plays the same music in separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control App (available on iOS or Android™).

https://play-.com/

Playing Back

1. Download Onkyo Music Control App using your mobile device. http://www.onkyo.com/play/app_o.html

2. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

3. Starting up Onkyo Music Control App will automatically display compatible

devices.

4. Select this device from the compatible devices. Then, a list of applications such as a music streaming distribution service is displayed. Select the content

to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions.

• When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to

"O󰀨" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby

function (

• For detailed operation and FAQ, visit the following URL.

http://www.onkyo.com/play/info_o.html

• To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be required.

• This unit does not support the following DTS Play-Fi functions.

– Spotify – Wireless Surround Sound – Line In Rebroadcast – Internet Radio – Critical Listening – L/R Stereo Speaker Pairing

• Some of the settings in the "Setup menu" cannot be changed on this unit. To change those settings, cancel the connection of this unit from the application.

• Listening modes cannot be selected during playback.

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FlareConnect

When downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy the group playback that

plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the FlareConnect

function. You can play audio from external playback devices connected to each product, music from an Internet radio or network audio service such as a music streaming distribution service, and music in the music library on a mobile device.

Playing Back

1. Connect this unit and other devices supporting FlareConnect to the same network.

2. Download Onkyo Controller from App Store or Google PlayTM Store.

3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

4. Starting up Onkyo Controller will automatically recognize compatible devices.

5. Select the screen of the compatible device to operate, and tap the Group icon at the bottom of the screen.

6. Add a check mark for the audio product on which you want to play the same

music.

7. Select the content to play, and operate according to the on-screen instructions.

• When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "O󰀨" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button on the

remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function

( p131) is set to On. For other devices, check their respective instruction manuals.

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USB Storage Device

INPUT

You can play music les stored on a USB storage device.

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Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Plug your USB storage device containing music les into the USB port of this

unit’s rear panel.

3. Press NET to display the network service list screen.

4. Select "USB" with the cursors, and then press ENTER.

• If the "USB" indicator blinks on the display, check whether the USB storage

device is plugged in properly.

• Do not unplug the USB storage device while "Connecting..." is being displayed on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.

5. Press ENTER on the next screen again. The list of folders and music les on

the USB storage device is displayed. Select the folder with the cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection.

6. Select the music le with the cursors, and then press ENTER to start playback.

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• To return to the previous screen, press .

• To display an album title, artist name and album art of a le in WAV format,

make the folder structure and le names as shown below when saving music les. The album art can be displayed by saving a .jpg le to display on the screen in the folder of bottom level. Note that a large volume of .jpg le may

take time to be displayed, or may not be displayed.

Folder 1 Artist name

Folder 1-1 Album name

file 1-1 file 2-1 file 3-1

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Folder 1-2 Album name

• Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit appear with ""

• The USB port of this unit complies with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer

speed may be insu󰀩cient for some content you play, and sound interruptions,

etc. may occur.

• Note that operation is not always guaranteed for all USB storage devices.

• This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass

storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.

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USB Storage Device Requirements

• This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage class standard.

• The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.

• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as

an independent device.

• Up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to

16 levels deep.

• USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

• USB storage devices with security functions are not supported on this unit.

• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC

adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

• 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.

• In use of a USB storage device, our company accepts no responsibility

whatsoever for the loss or modication of data stored on a USB storage device, or malfunction of the USB storage device. We recommend that you back up the data stored on a USB storage device before using it with this unit.

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music le formats. Note that sound les that are

protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

• Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported.

WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.ai󰀨/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF): AIFF les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):

• Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

FLAC (.ac/.FLAC):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,

192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.d󰀨/.DSF/.DFF):

• Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF

• Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

• When playing les recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly.

• This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the

following conditions. When continuously playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless les with the same format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate.

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Playing back les on a PC and NAS (Music Server)

Streaming play of music les stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported.

• The network servers supported by this unit are PCs that incorporate players equipped with the server functions such as Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or NASes supporting the home network function. When using Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, you need to make the settings beforehand. Note that with PCs, only music les registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played.

Windows Media® Player settings

On Windows Media® Player11

1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 11.

2. In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to display a dialog box.

3. Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click "OK" to display the

compatible devices.

4. Select this unit, and then click "Allow".

• When it is clicked, the corresponding icon is checked.

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

• Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to

select may di󰀨er from the above description.

On Windows Media® Player12

1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 12.

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

• If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming

options..." in the "Stream" menu to display the list of playback devices in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to display the list of playback devices 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.

• Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to

select may di󰀨er from the above description.

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Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Start the server (Windows Media® Player 11, Windows Media® Player 12, or

NAS device) containing the music les to play.

3. Make sure that the PC or NAS is properly connected to the same network as this unit.

4. Press NET to display the network service list screen.

• If the "NET" indicator on the display blinks, the unit is not properly

connected to the network. Check the connection.

5. With the cursors, select "Music Server", and then press ENTER.

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6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the

items list screen.

• This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers.

• Depending on the server sharing settings, contents stored on the server may not be displayed.

7. With the cursors, select the music le to play, and then press ENTER to start

playback.

• If "No Item" is displayed on the screen, check whether the network is properly connected.

• To return to the previous screen, press

• For music les on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and

folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep.

• Depending on the type of media server, the unit may not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music les.

Searching music les to select

If the server you use supports search functions, the following search function can

be used.

Perform the following procedure with available servers displayed using Music Server.

1. With / , select the server containing music les you want to play, and select ENTER.

2. With / , select the Search folder, and press ENTER. The Search folder

contains the following three folders.

• "Search by Artist": Select this when searching by artist name.

• "Search by Album": Select this when searching by album title.

• "Search by Track": Select this when searching by track title.

3. With / , select the folder, and press ENTER.

4. Input a character string to search for, and press ENTER. Then, the search result is displayed.

5. With / , select the music les to play, and select ENTER.

Controlling Remote Playback from a PC

You can use this unit to play music les stored on your PC by operating the PC in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media® Player 12, it must be congured beforehand.

Setting PC

1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

• If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming

options..." in the "Stream" menu to display the list of playback devices in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to display the list of playback devices 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 box.

6. Open the "Stream" menu and conrm that "Allow remote control of my

Player..." is checked.

• Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to

select may di󰀨er from the above description.

Remote playback

1. Turn on the power of the unit.

2. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media

3. Select and right-click the music le to play with Windows Media® Player 12.

• To remotely play a music le on another server, open the target server from

"Other Libraries", and select the music le to play.

4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window of Windows Media® Player 12, and start playback on this unit.

• If your PC is running on Windows® 8.1, click "Play to", and select this unit.

If your PC is running on Windows® 10, click "Cast to Device", and select

this unit. Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play

to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the HDMI-

connected TV.

5. Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to" window.

• Sometimes, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may

di󰀨er from the volume displayed on the display of this unit.

• When the volume is changed on this unit, the value is not reected in the "Play to" window.

• This unit cannot play music les remotely in the following conditions.

– It is using a network service. – It is playing a music le on a USB storage device.

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• Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to select may di󰀨er from the above description.

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This unit supports the following music le formats. Remote play of FLAC and

DSD is not supported.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

• Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported.

WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.ai󰀨/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF): AIFF les contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):

• Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR

FLAC (.ac/.FLAC):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

LPCM (Linear PCM):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

• Quantization bit: 16 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.d󰀨/.DSF/.DFF):

• Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF

• Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

• When playing les recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly.

• Remote playback does not support the gapless playback.

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Play Queue

When downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can save your favorite playlist (Play Queue information) among music les stored in the USB storage device connected to this unit and music les stored in PC or NAS connected to the same network as this unit, and you can play the music on the playlist. The Play Queue information is e󰀨ective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet.

Initial Setup

1. Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit.

2. Download Onkyo Controller from App Store or Google PlayTM Store.

3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

4. Start up Onkyo Controller, and select this unit.

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Adding Play Queue Information

1. Select the "INPUT" input on the application screen, and tap the "USB" icon. Or, select the "NET" input, and tap the "USB" icon or "Music Server" icon. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be di󰀨erent.)

2. Tapping the "+" icon of the track you wan to add will open the pop-up to add the Play Queue information.

3. Touch the "Play Now ", "Play Next " or "Play Last " icon to add the track to Play Queue.

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• If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only "Play Now " is displayed.

Sort and Delete

1. Select the "NET" input, tap the "Play Queue" icon, and enter the Play Queue

service screen.

2. Tap the " " icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination.

3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ".

If the device is on iOS, slide the " " icon to the left. Releasing your nger will

delete the track from Play Queue.

Playing Back

Playback starts when you select "Play Now " for Play Queue addition, or select the track in the Play Queue service screen.

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Amazon Music

Registering this unit with Amazon Music allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by Amazon. You can register this unit on the screen of Onkyo Controller by downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet.

• To play Amazon Music, you need to have your Amazon account and sign up for Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited. For more information, see the Amazon website.

Amazon Music is now available in several countries. If Amazon Music is not available in your country, please visit https://music.amazon.com/ for more info.

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the login screen of Amazon Music. (Depending on the model, the icon names may be di󰀨erent.)

• If the login screen is not displayed but an update or installation screen is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the onscreen instructions.

Available services may di󰀨er depending on your area.

6. Enter the Amazon account information such as email address and password to log in to Amazon. When the login is successful and this unit is registered, the Amazon Music menu is displayed.

For playback, proceed to step 3 in the next section.

Registering This Unit with Amazon Music

• You can register this unit with Amazon Music using Onkyo Controller. The registration cannot be performed by operation of this unit.

1. Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit.

2. Download Onkyo Controller using your mobile device.

3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.

4. Start up Onkyo Controller to automatically display this unit. Tap and select this unit displayed.

5. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the Onkyo Controller’s screen

to switch to the network menu. Then tap the "Amazon Music" icon to display

Playing Amazon Music

1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed.

2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the

network screen. Then tap the "Amazon Music" icon.

3. Select the content to play from the menu screen of Amazon Music to start playback.

• To play Amazon Music using the remote controller, operate the input

selector on the remote controller to display the network menu, and select "Amazon Music" from the menu.

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Connecting the Sonos System for Playback

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Connecting this unit and Sonos Connect allows you to send the music or music

sources on the Sonos App to this unit. Through Sonos Connect, you can play

this unit with the same group of another Sonos device on the network or can

play only on this unit. Also, if you start to play music from Sonos App, this unit is

automatically turned on and the link function to switch input works.

• When "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "O󰀨" in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press the NET button on the remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby

function ( p131) is set to On.

Necessary Equipment

• Sonos Connect

• RCA audio cable (supplied with Sonos Connect)

How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect

1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input jacks other than the PHONO jack can be used.

• A digital cable can also be connected. For details, refer to the instruction manual of Sonos.

• You can change the name of the input selector displayed on this unit to easier-to-understand name. For example, the input connected to Sonos Connect can be changed from "CD" (or another input selector) to "SONOS". Press the button on the remote controller, select "4. Source" - "Name Edit" and then change the name.

Setting Up

A setup is required to play Sonos on this unit. Make the setting according to the

following procedure.

1. Press the button on the remote controller, select "5. Hardware" - "Works with SONOS", and press the ENTER button.

2. Select the following items with the cursors / and set each item.

Input Selector:

Enable the interlocking function with the Sonos Connect. With the cursors /

, select the input selector to which the Sonos Connect is connected.

Connected Device:

Press the ENTER button to display Sonos devices connected to the same network as the network of this unit. Select the Sonos Connect connected to

the unit and press the ENTER button.

• Products (e.g. Play:3 unequipped with an output terminal) other than the

Sonos Connect are also displayed in the device list and selectable. In that case, when playback on the Sonos side starts, the input is switched, however, audio is not output. Select the room name of the connected

Sonos Connect.

• Up to 32 devices can be displayed on the Sonos product list screen. If you

cannot nd the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn o󰀨 the product you want to interlock, and try again.

Output Zone:

With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music. "MAIN": Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is located).

"Zone 2": Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE 2). "Main/Zone 2": Outputs audio to both the main room and separate room.

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Playing Sonos on This Unit

1. Select desired tracks using Sonos App and send the tracks to the room where this unit is located (or to the group). It is recommended to give an easy-to-

remember name to the combination of this unit and Sonos Connect, such as

TV Room or Living Room where this unit is located.

• If the input selector of this unit is not automatically switched even after the start of music playback, stop the playback once and start again.

• You can set the volume beforehand for playing back the Sonos Connect. Press the button on the remote controller, and select "5. Hardware" - "Works with SONOS" - "Preset Volume" ( p132) to make the setting.

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Listening To the AM/FM Radio

You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner.

Tuning into a Radio Station

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Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

Tuning Automatically

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".

2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Auto" on the display.

3. When you press the cursors / , automatic tuning starts, and searching

stops when a station is found. When tuned in to a radio station, the "TUNED"

indicator on the display lights up. When tuned in to an FM radio station, the "FM ST" indicator lights up.

TUNER

/ / /

ENTER

MODE

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When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning

Manually" ( p74). 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

Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.

1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".

2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display.

3. While pressing the cursors / , select the desired radio station.

• Each time you press the cursors / , the frequency changes by 1 step.

If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously, and if the

button is released, the frequency stops changing.

Frequency step setting

Press , and using the cursors and ENTER, select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Tuner" - "AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step", and then select the frequency

step for your area. For Taiwanese models, the default value is "10 kHz / 0.2 MHz" at the time of purchase. Please change it to "9 kHz / 0.05 MHz". Note that when

this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

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❏ Presetting a Radio Station ( p75)

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Registration Procedure

You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations.

After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.

1. Press MEMORY so that the preset number on the display blinks.

2. While the preset number is blinking (approx. 8 seconds), repeatedly press the cursors / to select a number between 1 and 40.

3. Press MEMORY again to register the station. When the station is registered, the preset number stops blinking. Repeat this

steps to register your favorite AM/FM radio stations.

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TUNER

/ / /

ENTER

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Selecting a Preset Radio Station

1. Press TUNER.

2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number.

Deleting a Preset Radio Station

1. Press TUNER.

2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete.

3. After pressing MEMORY, press CLEAR while the preset number is blinking, and delete the preset number. When deleted, the number on the display disappears.

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❏ Using RDS (European, Australian and

Asian models) ( p77)

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Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

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RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM

radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio

station broadcasting program information, the radio station name is displayed on the display. When you press the button on the remote controller in this state,

you can use the following functions.

Display Text Information (Radio Text)

1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press the button on the remote controller once.

The Radio Text (RT), which is text information delivered by the station, is displayed scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed when no text information is delivered.

Search for Stations by Program Type

1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press the

button on the remote controller twice.

• If none of the Program Types are set for the radio station under reception, "None" is displayed.

2. Press the cursor buttons / on the remote controller to select the Program

Type you want to search for, and then press the ENTER button to start the

search.

• The Program Types displayed are as follows: None / News (News reports) /

A󰀨airs (Current a󰀨airs) / Info (Information) / Sport / Educate (Education) /

Drama / Culture / Science (Science and technology) / Varied / Pop M (Pop music) / Rock M (Rock music) / Easy M (Middle of the road music) / Light M (Light classics) / Classics (Serious classics) / Other M (Other music) /

Weather / Finance / Children (Children's programmes) / Social (Social a󰀨airs) / Religion / Phone In / Travel / Leisure / Jazz (Jazz music) / Country

(Country music) / Nation M (National music) / Oldies (Oldies music) / Folk M (Folk music) / Document (Documentary)

• The information displayed may not match the content delivered by the station.

3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display. Pressing the ENTER

button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the ENTER

button, the unit starts to search for another station.

• If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed.

• Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported

characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak,

information may not be displayed.

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Multi-zone

You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, di󰀨erent sources can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input selector, you can select only the same source for the main room and separate room. If you select "NET" in the main room and then select "BLUETOOTH" in the separate room, the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". You cannot select di󰀨erent stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Using Onkyo Controller is convenient for operations of multi-zone playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to which Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) has been downloaded.

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In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT

button, press other buttons for operation.

1. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, point the remote controller at this unit and press .

• "Z2" on the display of the main unit lights up.

2. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller,

press the input selector of the input source you want to play in the separate room. To control on the main unit, press the ZONE 2 button, and then within 8 seconds, press the input selector button of the input to be played in the

separate room. To play the same source in the main room and separate room,

press the ZONE 2 button of the main unit twice.

3. When using the ZONE 2 LINE OUT connection, adjust the sound volume on the pre-main amplier in the separate room. For the ZONE speaker output, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, adjust the volume with the volume button. To do this on the main unit, press the ZONE 2 button, and then within 8 seconds, adjust the volume using the

MASTER VOLUME dial.

• If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z2 indicator is

dimmed, and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room only. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the

playback mode to playback in the separate room only.

• When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers or height speakers cannot play audio. (North American and

Taiwanese models)

• The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE

2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital

optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.

• When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "1. Input/

Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" (

Setup menu.

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• DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 with the "NET" input selector.

• If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase.

• If ZONE 2 is turned on when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected in the

main room, the mode will automatically switch to the Direct listening mode. (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian models)

To disable the function: While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button

on the remote controller, press . Alternatively, press the OFF button on the main unit.

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ZONE B Playback

While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source with the pre-main amplier, etc. (ZONE B) ( p46) connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack at the same time.

Playing Back

1. Press the Q button on the remote controller and select "Audio" - "Zone B".

• In the following cases, "Zone B" cannot be selected. – When ZONE 2 is On – When "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone 2 Lineout" on the Setup

menu is set to an item other than "Zone B" ( p119)

2. Select the audio output destination. O󰀨: Outputs audio only from ZONE A. "A" on the display of the main unit lights up.

On(A+B): Outputs audio from both ZONE A and ZONE B. "A"and "B" on the

display of the main unit light up.

On(B): Outputs audio only from ZONE B. "B" on the display of the main unit

lights up.

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3. Start play on the AV component.

4. Adjust the sound volume on the pre-main amplier, etc. of ZONE B.

• When "Zone 2 Lineout" is set to "Zone B", and "Audio" - "Zone B" on the Quick

Menu is set to "On (A+B)", the ZONE A output is set as below.

– Sound quality cannot be adjusted. – "2. Speaker" - "Crossover" - "Double Bass" on the Setup menu (

is xed to "On".

– The e󰀨ect for "2. Speaker" - "Distance" on the Setup menu ( p120) is

disabled.

• If "On(A+B)" is selected as an audio output destination, you can select only

the "Stereo" listening mode for ZONE A when using the 2.1ch speaker layout.

When using a speaker layout of 3.1ch or more, you can select only the "AllCh Stereo" listening mode.

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INPUT

Convenience functions

Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music

While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH-enabled device, you can

TV’s REMOTE

Inputs

TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3

display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player.

• For audio playback, you can select an input selector to which video input is not assigned, such as "CD", "PHONO", "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH".

• When "OSD Language" ( p115) is set to Chinese, the audio from "NET"

and "BLUETOOTH" cannot be played.

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Press an input selector such as BD/DVD button connected to the AV

component of which the video is to be displayed on TV.

• This operation is not necessary if the same input selector has been

selected in the previous operation.

3. Press an input selector of the audio you want to play, such as the CD or BLUETOOTH button and perform playback operation.

4. Perform the playback operation of the AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player. To play the audio of NET or BLUETOOTH, the following step 5

operation is required.

5. To play the audio of NET or BLUETOOTH, press the MODE button to switch

the TV display from the NET or BLOOTOOTH playback screen to the video of the AV component. Pressing the MODE button again will return to the NET or BLOOTOOTH playback screen.

• When the TV display is switched to the video of the AV component, the playback screen of NET or BLUETOOTH is displayed on the corner of the

screen as Mini Player. The setting for Mini Player can be changed on the

Setup Menu so that it automatically turns o󰀨 in 30 seconds after displayed.

p116 "Mini Player OSD")

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Setting the video source to be displayed on TV beforehand: When playing

the audio of "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector

to be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" (

Menu. If a value other than "Last" is set, step 2 in the operation procedure is not

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Adjusting TREBLE/BASS

You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers.

1. Press TREBLE or BASS to select the content to adjust.

TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers. BASS: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the front speakers.

2. Press + or - to adjust.

Adjusting VOCAL

Emphasizes movie lines and music vocals to listen to them more easily. It is e󰀨ective to movie lines in particular. Also, it exerts the e󰀨ect even if the center speaker is not used. Select a desired level from "1" (low) to "5" (high).

1. Press VOCAL.

2. Press + or - to adjust.

• Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, selection is not

possible, or the desired e󰀨ect may not be achieved.

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Sleep Timer

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You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specied time has

elapsed. Press the SLEEP button on the remote controller, and select any of "30

min", "60 min" and "90 min". "O󰀨": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode.

You can also set this by pressing the button on the remote controller and selecting "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( p131) on the Setup menu.

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Listening Mode

This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV,

MUSIC, and GAME.

Selecting a Listening mode

1. Press one from among MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME during playback.

2. Press the selected button repeatedly to switch the modes displayed on the display of the main unit.

• Each of MOVIE/TV, MUSIC and GAME buttons stores the listening mode that

was selected last. If content incompatible of the listening mode selected last

is played, the most standard listening mode for the content is automatically selected.

• For details of the e󰀨ects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode

E󰀨ects" ( p90).

• For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to

"Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes" ( p96).

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Checking the input format and listening mode

Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order.

• The display content for the BLUETOOH input is di󰀨erent.

• Not all the information is necessarily displayed.

Input source and volume

Listening mode

Input Format

The display is switched in a few seconds.

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Input signal resolution

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Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes

See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout.

Speaker layout

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DD (Dolby Audio - DD)

DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+)

DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD)

Atmos

Atmos 2.0/2.1

Atmos 3.0/3.1

Atmos 4.0/4.1

Atmos 5.0/5.1

Atmos 6.0/6.1

Atmos 7.0/7.1

Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2

Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2

Dsur (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 2.0/2.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 3.0/3.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 4.0/4.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 5.0/5.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 6.0/6.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 7.0/7.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 2.0.2/2.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

Dsur 3.0.2/3.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Surr)

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(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)

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Speaker layout

Listening mode 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch

DTS

ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)

ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)

DTS 96/24

DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution)

DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio)

DTS Express

DTS:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

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Listening mode 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch

Multich (Multichannel)

DSD

Direct

Pure Audio

Stereo

Mono

Full Mono

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

THX Music

THX Sel Mus

THX Games

THX Sel Gam

AllCh Stereo

Orchestra

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

Unplugged

Game-Action

Game-Rock

Game-RPG

Game-Sports

T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

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(*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2)

(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)

(*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4)

(*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5)

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*1: Reproduced with the sound eld according to the number of channels of input signals.

*2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output from height speakers. *4: Output only from front speakers. *5: Output only from front speakers and center speaker.

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Updating of listening modes

Listening modes such as DTS Virtual:X, Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are

added when the rmware is updated after purchase or the rmware is switched in the product production process. For details of rmware update, see "Additional Function (Firmware Update)" ( p6).

In alphabetical order

 AllCh Stereo

This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the

surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image.

 Direct

This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that a󰀨ects sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The sound is reproduced with the sound eld based on the number of channels in the

input signal. For example, a 2ch signal is output only from the front speakers.

Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected.

 Atmos

(Firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.)

Selectable at the time of inputting Dolby Atmos audio format when surround back

speakers or height speakers are connected. This mode faithfully reproduces the stereophonic sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but

rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a 3D space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more stereophonic sound eld by introducing a sound eld above the listener.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 Atmos

(Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.)

Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in Dolby Atmos audio in real-time and outputs it from appropriate speakers, you can enjoy the

natural and stereophonic sound eld of Dolby Atmos with any speaker layout

including connection of only front speakers. Also, the Dolby Atmos sound design can be reproduced more faithfully by connecting surround back speakers or height

speakers. You can select this mode when inputting the Dolby Atmos audio format.

Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but

According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed.

– Atmos 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed – Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed – Atmos 4.0/4.1: When front speakers and surround speakers are installed – Atmos 5.0/5.1: When front speakers, center speaker and surround

speakers are installed

– Atmos 6.0/6.1: When front speakers, surround speakers and surround

back speakers are installed

– Atmos 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers

and surround back speakers are installed

– Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2: When front speakers and height speakers are

installed

– Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height

speakers are installed

– Atmos: Selectable in the "4.1.2ch" or "5.1.2ch" setting with surround

speakers and height speakers installed.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

• When "Speaker Virtualizer" ( other than

Atmos cannot be selected.

p123) is set to "O󰀨" (Default: On), modes

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DD (Dolby Audio - DD)

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This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format.

Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of

5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer).

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format.

The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital, increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality by giving more exibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr)

(Firmware version before supporting DSur 2.0, etc.)

This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback

according to the conguration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals from 2ch or 5.1ch to 5.1ch, 7.1ch or 5.1.2ch.

• This mode cannot be selected when DTS signal is input.

 DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr)

(Firmware version supporting DSur 2.0, etc.)

This listening mode expands 2ch or 5.1ch input signals to 5.1ch, 7.1ch or 5.1.2ch.

This mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback according to

the conguration of the connected speakers. Also, even if there is no speaker for expansion, for example when only front speakers are connected, audio of surround

channel or height channel is virtually created for expansion playback.

• This mode cannot be selected when DTS signal is input.

According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed.

DSur 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed

– –

DSur 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed

–

DSur 4.0/4.1: When front speakers and surround speakers are installed

–

DSur 5.0/5.1: When front speakers, center speaker and surround

speakers are installed

–

DSur 6.0/6.1: When front speakers, surround speakers and surround back

speakers are installed

–

DSur 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers

and surround back speakers are installed

–

DSur 2.0.2/2.1.2: When front speakers and height speakers are installed

–

DSur 3.0.2/3.1.2When front speakers, center speaker and height speakers

are installed

–

DSur: Selectable in the "4.1.2ch" or "5.1.2ch" setting with surround

speakers and height speakers installed.

• When "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p123) is set to "O󰀨" (Default: On), modes

other than DSur cannot be selected.

 DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD

audio format.

The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the

lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces

the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby TrueHD is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. 7.1ch is recorded at 96 kHz/24 bit, and 5.1ch is recorded at 192 kHz/24 bit.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DSD

This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.

• This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal.

However, depending on the connected player, better sound may be obtained

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by setting the output on the player side to the PCM output.

• This listening mode cannot be selected if the output setting on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is not set to DSD.

 DTS

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio format.

The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc.

This format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and a standard format for

Blu-ray Discs.It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich volume of data, with a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz, at a resolution of 24

bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DTS 96/24

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24

audio format.

The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DTS Express

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express audio format.

DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio audio format.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at

a resolution of 24 bits.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD

Master Audio audio format.

DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Bluray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional

channels such as the surround back channel using the lossless audio

reproduction technology. 96 kHz/24 bit is supported for 7.1ch, and 192 kHz/24 bit

is supported for 5.1ch.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 DTS Neural:X

This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to

suit the conguration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals from 2 channels or 5.1 channels to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels respectively.

• This mode cannot be selected when Dolby signal is input.

 DTS Virtual:X

(Firmware version supporting DTS Virtual:X)

DTS Virtual:X listening mode uses the proprietary audio processing technology

to create spacious 3D sound including audio from up above without connecting

height speakers. This mode can be selected in any speaker layout such as front speakers-only

connection. You can enjoy your favorite movies or TV programs with a more immersive audio experience.

• This mode cannot be selected when Dolby signal is input. Also, this mode

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cannot be selected when height speakers are connected.

• This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p123) is set to "O󰀨" (Default: On).

 DTS:X

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio format. The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on

traditional channel based formats (5.1ch and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds and the ability to express sound movement.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format. DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD-Video and

Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural

surround back channel added.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Matrix audio format. DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD-Video and

Blu-ray Discs. A monaural surround back channel is inserted to this format by matrix encoding. During playback, 6.1 channel-playback is achieved by the matrix

decoder on this unit.

• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set the

audio output on the player to Bitstream output.

 Full Mono

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear

is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

 Game-Action

This mode is suitable for games with a lot of action.

 Game-Rock

This mode is suitable for games with rock content.

 Game-RPG

This mode is suitable for role-playing games.

 Game-Sports

This mode is suitable for sports games.

 Mono

In this mode, monaural audio is played from the center speaker at the time of inputting an analog signal or PCM signal. If there is no center speaker connected, monaural audio is played from the front speakers.

 Multich (Multichannel)

This mode is suitable to play sources recorded in multichannel PCM.

 Orchestra

This mode is suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

 Pure Audio (European, Australian, Taiwanese

and Asian models)

This mode reproduces the original sound more faithfully. The display and analog

video circuit are turned o󰀨 to provide purer sound. Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected.

• Selecting this mode turns o󰀨 the analog video circuit, so the video signals input through jacks other than the HDMI IN jack cannot be displayed on the TV.

• This cannot be selected when using the Multi-zone function. Activating the Multi-zone function while this mode is selected will automatically switch the

listening mode to Direct.

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 Stereo

In this mode, sound is output from the right and left front speakers and

subwoofer.

 Studio-Mix

This mode is suitable for rock or pop music. This mode creates a lively sound eld with a powerful acoustic image as if you are at a club or rock concert.

 T-D (Theater-Dimensional)

In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right ears.

• This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p123) is set to

"O󰀨" (Default: On).

 THX

THX is a series of specications for the accurate reproduction of movies propounded by the lm director George Lucas. THX listening modes include the THX Cinema mode, etc. Using technology such as THX Loudness Plus and Timbre Matching, the sound of a movie theater is reproduced accurately.

THX technology: A movie soundtrack is mixed in a large-scale theater specially made for mixing

that is called a dubbing stage on the assumption that the soundtrack is played

in such theaters with similar equipment and conditions. These soundtracks are recorded as is, even when recording to a DVD-Video, for example, without making any modications to suit a home theater environment. THX technology is able to reproduce the movie theater sound accurately in a home theater environment by minimizing acoustic and spatial deviation.

• THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology mounted on THX Ultra and THX Select-certied AV receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audience can experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level. If the volume is turned down below the reference level, elements of sound in a certain range are lost, or the sound is perceived di󰀨erently by audience. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur when the

volume is reduced, by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels and

frequency response.

• Re-EQ

The speakers for the front channel in a movie theater are installed behind the

screen. For this reason the high range is enhanced in the sound track of the front

channel in view of acoustic characteristics such as the necessity to penetrate the screen. Re-EQ adjusts the soundtrack with the enhanced high range to make it

suitable for a home theater.

• Timbre Matching

The perception of human ears di󰀨ers depending on the sound direction. Movie theaters have many surround speakers installed, so they are excellent at surrounding the viewers with natural sound, but home theaters have only two surround speakers installed. The Timbre Matching function lters the signals sent

to the surround speakers, and adjusts the tonal characteristics of front speakers

and surround speakers to create smooth sound movement from front speakers to

surround speakers.

• Adaptive Decorrelation

While movie theaters have many surround speakers to enable the experience where viewers are surrounded with sound, home theaters normally have only two surround speakers. Such two surround speakers give a headphone-like sound, not a broad and embracing surround sound. If a listener moves away from the middle position between the surround speakers, the sound from the surround

speakers is absorbed into the sound from the nearby speakers, and cannot be

distinguished any more. Adaptive Decorrelation changes the time axis and phase between the surround channels so that you can enjoy the same spatial sound with two surround speakers as in a movie theater .

• ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) ASA is a technology patented by THX to provide a broad surround sound experience by adjusting the sounds of two surround speakers on the sides and two surround speakers at the back. When installing the surround back speakers, be sure to select the distance between the two surround back speakers in the THX Audio settings. This setting optimizes the surround sound environment.

THX listening modes:

– THX Cinema: Use this mode in a home theater environment to play the

soundtrack that was recorded on the assumption that it is played in a movie

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theater or similar large area. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is set to the theater level, and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching and Adaptive Decorrelation are all

enabled.

– THX Games: Use this mode for high-delity spatial reproduction of game

sound. THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the audio level of the

game, and Timbre Matching is enabled.

– THX Music: This mode mainly adjusts the playback of music sources that are

mastered to a much higher quality obviously than movie audio. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the playback of music, and

Timbre Matching is enabled.

– THX Sel Cin (THX Select Cinema): The THX Select Cinema mode provides a

high-quality surround sound experience by expanding movie sources recorded in 5.1ch for 7.1ch playback. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology gives smooth transition between side and back surround sounds, creating the

best atmosphere and directional sense of surround sound.

– THX Sel Gam (THX Select Games): Select the THX Select Games mode

to play game sound recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the

THX ASA processing technology enables the playback of game sound in a 360-degree sound eld which was recorded in PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and

other 5.1ch formats.

– THX Sel Mus (THX Select Music): Select THX Select Music to play music

sources recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology creates a broad and stable back sound eld when

playing music sources recorded in 5.1ch, such as DTS, Dolby Digital, and DVD-Audio.

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 TV Logic

Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode gives clarity to voices

by enhancing the entire surround sounds, and creates a realistic acoustic image.

 Unplugged

Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This mode emphasizes the front sound eld image, giving the impression of being in front of the stage.

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You can select a variety of listening modes

according to the audio format of the signal to be input.

• List of listening modes selectable with the

MOVIE/TV button ( p96)

• List of listening modes selectable with the MUSIC

button ( p100)

• List of listening modes selectable with the GAME

button ( p105)

• Selectable listening modes when headphones are connected are Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, and Stereo only.

 MOVIE/TV button

Input Format Listening Mode

Analog Direct

Mono

DSur

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

PCM

Music les (except DSD)

Direct

Mono

DSur

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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Selectable Listening Modes ( p87)

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Input Format Listening Mode

Multich PCM Direct

Multich

DSur

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DSD

• You cannot select any mode other than Direct, AllCh Stereo and Full Mono if the sampling

rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Direct

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DSD

DSur

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

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Input Format Listening Mode

Atmos

Direct

Atmos

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

T-D

With the rmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you can select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back speakers or height speakers are not connected.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Input Format Listening Mode

DD Direct

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DSur

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DD+ Direct

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DD+

DSur

THX Cinema

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1ch or less,

DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can

be selected.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

T-D

Input Format Listening Mode

DTHD Direct

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DTHD

DSur

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

T-D

Input Format Listening Mode

DTS Direct

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DTS

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS 96/24 Direct

DTS 96/24

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

T-D

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS Express Direct

DTS Express

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS-HD HR Direct

DTS-HD HR

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS-HD MSTR Direct

DTS-HD MSTR

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

THX Sel Cin

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the

input format is 5.1 ch.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS-ES Direct

DTS

ES Matrix

ES Discrete

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Cinema

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.

Surround back speakers need to be installed.

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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Input Format Listening Mode

DTS:X Direct

DTS:X

DTS Virtual:X

TV Logic

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

T-D

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 MUSIC button

Input Format Listening Mode

Analog Pure Audio

Direct

Stereo

DSur

DTS Neural:X

DTS Virtual:X

THX Music

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

AllCh Stereo

Full Mono

Cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "O󰀨".

Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.

Surround speakers need to be installed.

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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❏ Speaker Layouts and

Selectable Listening Modes ( p87)

Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Onkyo TX-NR696 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

What’s in the box

Additional Function (Firmware Update)

Operation of added new functions

Firmware Update Procedure

Part Names

Front Panel

Display

Rear Panel

Remote Controller

Connections

Connecting speakers

Speaker Installation

Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings

Speaker combinations

Connecting the TV

To ARC TV

To Non-ARC TV

Connecting Playback Devices

Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted

Connecting an Audio Component

Connecting a Video Camera, etc.

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection)

Connecting a TV (ZONE 2)

Connecting ZONE B

Connecting Antennas

Network Connection

Connecting the Power Cord

Playback

AV Component Playback

Basic Operations

BLUETOOTH® Playback

Basic Operations

Internet Radio

Playing Back

Spotify

Playing Back on This Unit

Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2)

Playing Back

Playing Back

USB Storage Device

Basic Operations

Device and Supported Format

Windows Media® Player settings

Playing Back

Supported Audio Formats

Play Queue

Initial Setup

Adding Play Queue Information

Sort and Delete

Playing Back

Amazon Music

Registering This Unit with Amazon Music

Playing Amazon Music

Connecting the Sonos System for Playback

Necessary Equipment

How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect

Setting Up

Playing Sonos on This Unit

Listening To the AM/FM Radio

Tuning into a Radio Station

Presetting a Radio Station

Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

Multi-zone

Playing Back

ZONE B Playback

Playing Back

Convenience functions

Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music

Adjusting the tone

Sleep Timer

Listening Mode

Selecting a Listening mode

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes

Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes