Onkyo TX-NR929 Instruction Manual

Contents

AV RECEIVER

TX-NR929

Instruction Manual

Safety Information and Introduction ............2

Table of Contents...........................................6

Connections .................................................14

Turning On & Basic Operations..................25

Playback........................................................33

Advanced Operations ..................................57

Controlling Other Components...................87

Appendix.......................................................96

Internet Radio Guide

Remote Control Codes

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

A VIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

12. Use only with the cart,

PORTABLE CART WARNIN

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

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from tip-over.

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

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

15. Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged,

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B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by

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

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or

damaged in any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change

in performance this indicates a need for service.

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

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

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

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Precautions

1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal

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

2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer.

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

4. Power WARNING

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

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

For models with [POWER] button, or with both [POWER] and [ON/STANDBY] buttons: Pressing the [POWER] button to select OFF mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For models with [ON/STANDBY] button only: Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an

extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

6. Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the like.

7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.

8. Handling Notes

• If you need to transport this unit, use the original

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

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

For U.S. and Canadian models

FCC CAUTION

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

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

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interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. –Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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RF Exposure Compliance

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement

non contrôlé et respecte les régles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition dans le Supplément C à OET65 et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF trés faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée. Cependant, cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l’exception des extrémités : mains, poignets, pieds et chevilles).

For Canadian Models

NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

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

plug:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

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

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS

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

For British models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We declare, under our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the standards:

–Safety –Limits and methods of

measurement of radio disturbance characteristics –Limits for harmonic current emissions –Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations

and flicker –RoHS Directive, 2011/65/EU –Hereby, Onkyo Corporation, declares that this

TX-NR929 is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC.

–С настоящето, Onkyo Corporation, декларира, че

TX-NR929 е в съответствие със съществените

изисквания и другитеприложими разпоредби на

Директива 1999/5/EC.

–Onkyo Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že TX-NR929

splňuje základní požadavky a všechna příslušná

ustanoveni Směrnice 1999/5/ES.

–Undertegnede Onkyo Corporation erklærer herved,

at følgende udstyr TX-NR929 overholder de

væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv

1999/5/EF.

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–Hiermit erklärt Onkyo Corporation, dass sich das

Gerät TX-NR929 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

–Käesolevaga kinnitab Onkyo Corporation seadme

TX-NR929 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

–ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Ο ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΣΤΗΣ Onkyo

Corporation ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ TX-NR929

ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ

–Por la presente, Onkyo Corporation, declara que

este TX-NR929 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otras exigencias relevantes de la Directiva 1999/5/EC.

–Par la présente, Onkyo Corporation déclare que

l’appareil TX-NR929 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

–Con la presente Onkyo Corporation dichiara che

questo TX-NR929 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

–Ar šo Onkyo Corporation deklarē, ka TX-NR929

atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

–Šiuo Onkyo Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis

TX-NR929 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

–A Onkyo Corporation ezzennel kijelenti, hogy a

TX-NR929 típusú beren-dezés teljesíti az alapvető követelményeket és más 1999/5/EK irányelvben meghatározott vonatkozó rendelkezéseket.

–Hierbij verklaart Onkyo Corporation dat het toestel

l TX-NR929 in overeenstemming is met de

essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

–Niniejszym Onkyo Corporation deklaruje że

TX-NR929 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymaganiami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

–Eu, Onkyo Corporation, declaro que o TX-NR929

cumpre os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões relevantes da Directiva 1999/5/EC.

–Prin prezenta, Onkyo Corporation, declară că

aparatul TX-NR929 este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi cu alte prevederi pertinente ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.

–Onkyo Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že TX-NR929

a spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

–Onkyo Corporation izjavlja, da je ta TX-NR929 v

skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

–Onkyo Corporation vakuuttaa täten että TX-NR929

tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

–Härmed förklarar Onkyo Corporation att denna

TX-NR929 följer de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta stadgar i Direktiv 1999/5/EC.

–Hér með lýsir Onkyo Corporation því yfir að varan

TX-NR929 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

–Onkyo Corporation erklærer herved at denne

TX-NR929 er i overensstemmelse med vesentlige krav og andre relevante bestemmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EC.

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Complies with

IDA Standards

DA106032

TRA

23764/SDPPI/2012

2371

TA-20120424004

REGISTERED No

ER0086260/12

DEALER No

527090

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

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 23) AM loop antenna (➔ page 23) Power cord (➔ page 25) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 15) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 29) Remote controller (RC-840M) and two batteries (AA/R6)

(➔ page 13) Quick Start Guide

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.

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

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

Supplied Accessories...................................................5

Table of Contents..........................................................6

Features .........................................................................7

Front & Rear Panels......................................................8

Front Panel..................................................................8

Display ......................................................................10

Rear Panel ................................................................11

Remote Controller.......................................................12

Controlling the AV Receiver......................................12

Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver......................................14

Connecting Your Speakers .......................................14

Connecting the TV/AV components..........................19

About RIHD...............................................................20

Connection Tips ........................................................21

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

Connecting Onkyo RI Components...........................24

Using Headphones....................................................24

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................25

Connecting the Power Cord......................................25

Turning On ................................................................25

Turning Off ................................................................25

Firmware Update Notification....................................26

About the HYBRID STANDBY indicator....................26

Initial Setup..................................................................26

Selecting the Language

for the On-screen Setup Menus .............................26

Audyssey MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup ........................26

Source Connection....................................................27

Remote Mode Setup .................................................27

Network Connection..................................................27

Terminating the Initial Setup .....................................27

Using the Automatic Speaker Setup .........................28

Performing Wireless LAN Setup ...............................31

Playback

Playback ...................................................................... 33

Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices..... 34

Understanding Icons on the Display ......................... 35

Playing an Audio from Bluetooth-enabled Device ....35

Playing a USB Device............................................... 36

Listening to TuneIn ...................................................36

Registering Other Internet Radio .............................. 38

Changing the Icon Layout

on the Network Service Screen.............................. 38

Playing Music Files on a Server (DLNA) ..................38

Playing Music Files on a Shared Folder ...................40

Remote Playback...................................................... 41

Listening to AM/FM Radio ........................................42

Playing Audio and Video from Separate Sources..... 44

Using the Listening Modes .......................................45

Displaying Source Information..................................53

Using the Sleep Timer ..............................................53

Setting the Display Brightness..................................53

Changing the Input Display....................................... 54

Muting the AV Receiver ............................................ 54

Selecting Speaker Layout.........................................54

Using the Whole House Mode .................................. 54

Using Easy Macros...................................................55

Using the Home Menu .............................................. 56

Advanced Operations

On-screen Setup......................................................... 57

Using the Quick Setup .............................................. 57

Using the Audio Settings of Quick Setup..................58

Using the Setup Menu (HOME) ................................ 61

Setup Menu Items..................................................... 61

1. Input/Output Assign ..............................................62

2. Speaker Setup...................................................... 64

3. Audio Adjust.......................................................... 69

4. Source Setup........................................................ 71

5. Listening Mode Preset .......................................... 76

6. Miscellaneous ....................................................... 77

7. Hardware Setup....................................................78

8. Remote Controller Setup ......................................82

9. Lock Setup............................................................82

Multi Zone.................................................................... 83

Making Multi Zone Connections ...............................83

Controlling Multi Zone Components .........................84

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Using the Remote Controller in

Zone and Multiroom Control Kits ........................... 86

Controlling Other Components

Controlling Other Components................................. 87

Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes .................. 87

Looking up for Remote Control Codes .....................87

Entering Remote Control Codes............................... 87

Remapping Colored Buttons .................................... 88

Remote Control Codes

for Onkyo Components Connected via RI ............. 88

Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons................... 88

Resetting the Remote Controller ..............................89

Controlling Other Components................................. 89

Using the Onkyo Dock.............................................. 92

Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ................................... 93

Learning Commands ................................................ 94

Using Normal Macros............................................... 95

Appendix

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 96

Firmware Update ...................................................... 104

About HDMI............................................................... 107

Network/USB Features............................................. 108

License and Trademark Information ...................... 110

Specifications ........................................................... 112

To reset the AV receiver, see page 96.

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Features

Amplifier

• 135 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)

• 185 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)

• 230 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)

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

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

• 3 Stage Inverted Darlington Amplifier Design

Processing

• THX Select2 Plus Certified

• Incorporates Qdeo™ technology for HDMI Video Upscaling (to 4K Compatible)

• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.Color, Lip Sync, 4K (up-scaling and Passthrough), DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)

• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX

•DTSNeo:X

• Non-Scaling Configuration

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

• Direct Mode

• Pure Audio Mode

• Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music files

• Phase Matching Bass System

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters

• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP

• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

• Digital Processing Crossover Network

Connections

• 9 HDMI Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs

• 4K (up-scaling and Passthrough)-compatible HDMI Inputs

• Zone 2 HDMI Output

• Onkyo p for System Control

• 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial)

• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)

• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts

In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.

• Powered Zone 2/3

• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with FHL/FHR

• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC

• Internet Radio Connectivity

• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files

• Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Connectivity

• Wireless Music Playback via Bluetooth

• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices

• MHL-Enabled AUX Front Input

Miscellaneous

• 40 FM/AM Presets

• Audyssey MultEQ problems

• Audyssey Dynamic EQ

• Audyssey Dynamic Volume listening level and dynamic range

• Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)

• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 800 ms)

• Auto Standby Function

• On-Screen Display via HDMI

• Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and Mode-Key LEDs

• ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration

XT32 to correct room acoustic

for loudness correction

to maintain optimal

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8ON/STANDBY button (25) b Remote control sensor (13) c BLUETOOTH indicator (35, 81) d Wi-Fi indicator (31) e Display (10) f MASTER VOLUME control and indicator (33,

53)

g HYBRID STANDBY indicator (26) h PURE AUDIO button and indicator (45) i Input selector buttons (33) j Front flap

Gently push on the lower end of the front panel to open the flap.

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k PHONES jack (24) l BLUETOOTH button (35, 81) m ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 buttons (84) n TONE and Tone Level buttons (58, 59) o MONITOR OUT button (62) p DISPLAY button (53) q TUNING q/w (42), PRESET e/r (42), cursor

and enter (middle) buttons

r DIMMER button (North American models) (53) s MEMORY button (42) t TUNING MODE button (42) u LISTENING MODE buttons (45) v WHOLE HOUSE MODE button (54) w SETUP MIC jack (29) x QUICK SETUP button (57) y HOME button (56) z RETURN button A USB port (36) B AUX INPUT jacks (20) C RT/PTY/TP button (European and Australian

models) (43)

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Display

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a Speaker/channel indicators b Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (84) c Z3 (Zone 3) indicator (84) d Listening mode and format indicators (45, 76) e M.Opt (Music Optimizer) indicator (60) f 1, 3 and cursor indicators (36) g NET indicator (36 to 40, 81) h Tuning indicators

RDS indicator (excluding North American models) (43)

AUTO indicator (42) TUNED indicator (42) FM STEREO indicator (42)

i Input indicators (22)

HDMI indicator (78) DIGITAL indicator ANALOG indicator

j Bi AMP indicator k Audyssey indicator (28, 71)

Dynamic EQ indicator (72) Dynamic Vol indicator (72)

l Headphone indicator (24) m Message area n MUTING indicator (54) o Volume level p USB indicator (36) q SLEEP indicator (53)

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Rear Panel

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See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection (➔ pages 14 to 24).

a uREMOTE CONTROL jack b ETHERNET port c RS232 port

Terminal for control.

d Wireless antenna

When the AV receiver is connected to the network by wireless, adjust the position of the antenna (➔ pages 31, 35).

90°

180°

90°

180°

e Composite video and analog audio jacks

(BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, STB/DVR IN, GAME 1 IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN, PHONO IN)

f HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and

HDMI OUT SUB/ZONE 2) jacks

g COMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT

jacks

h IR IN and OUT jacks i ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 12V TRIGGER OUT jacks j ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 LINE OUT jacks k FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal l PC IN jack m AC INLET n DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks o GND screw p MONITOR OUT V jack q PRE OUT jacks

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R, FRONT WIDE L/R, SUBWOOFER)

r Speaker terminals

(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH/ZONE 3 L/R and FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R)

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Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode.

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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8RECEIVER button (25) b ACTIVITIES buttons (55, 95) c REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons

(33)

d SP (speaker layout) button (54) e q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons f Q SETUP button (57) g Listening Mode buttons (45) h DIMMER button (53) i DISPLAY button (53) j MUTING button (54) k VOL q/w button (33) l RETURN button m HOME button (56) n SLEEP button (53)

Tip

• You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 87).

Safety Information and Introduction

■ Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER).

You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.

a q/w buttons (42) b D.TUN button (42) c DISPLAY button d CH +/– button (43) e Number buttons (42)

When you want to change the remote controller mode (target component) without changing the current input source, press MODE and within about 8 seconds, press REMOTE MODE. Then, using the same AV receiver’s remote controller, you can control the component corresponding to the button you pressed.

These buttons can also be used when a REMOTE MODE other than Receiver mode is selected.

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■ Aiming the remote controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

■ Installing the batteries

Batteries (AA/R6)

Note

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

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

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

• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

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Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

efG H

Front speakers

a b

Center speaker

Surround speakers

d e

Subwoofer(s)

Surround back speakers

G H

Front high speakers

I J

Front wide speakers

K L

I J

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 28) or manually (➔ page 65).

Number of speakers

Front speakers

Center speaker

Surround speakers

Surround back speaker

Surround back speakers

Front high speakers

Front wide speakers

Speaker Configuration

5.1-channel: a b c d e f

7.1-channel: a b c d e f + G H

7.1-channel: a b c d e f + I J

7.1-channel: a b c d e f + K L

9.1-channel: a b c d e f + G H + I J

9.1-channel: a b c d e f + G H + K L

9.1-channel: a b c d e f + I J + K L

11.1-channel*1: a b c d e f + G H + I J + K

2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 11

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔

✔✔✔✔

✔✔✔✔✔✔

Connections

By using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel and an external power amplifier for 2-channel, you can enjoy up to 11.1-channel playback.

Using Powered Subwoofers

Corner position

1/3 of wall

position

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. The same signal is output from each jack.

Tip

• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the amplifier.

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Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purpose.

Speaker Color

Front left, Front high left, Front wide left, Zone 2 left, Zone 3 left

Front right, Front high right, Front wide right, Zone 2 right, Zone 3 right

Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gray Surround back left Brown Surround back right Tan

The supplied speaker cable labels are also colorcoded and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

White

Red

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Connecting the Speaker Cables/Powered Subwoofers

Please connect a , b , c , d , e and f for 5.1-channel surround.

■ 9.1-channel playback

In addition to 5.1-channel playback connection, if surround back, front high, and front wide speakers are connected, selecting the speakers for 9.1-channel playback (surround back and front high, surround back and front wide, or front high and front wide) is possible. You can set which speakers you want to use by priority. See “Selecting Speaker Layout” (➔ page 54).

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

Front high speaker R

Front wide

speaker R

RedRed

Front

speaker R

Center speaker

Green WhiteRed

Front

speaker L

Front wide

speaker L

White White

Front high speaker L

Connections

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

Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use to let you perform the settings (➔ page 26).

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

• By default, speakers for 7.1-channel surround are configured to use: front right/front left/center/ surround right/surround left/surround back right/ surround back left/subwoofer.

■ Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)

Powered

subwoofer

Powered

subwoofer

Gray

Surround

speaker R

Ta n B ro w n B lu e

Surround back

speaker R

Surround back

speaker L

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Surround

speaker L

■ Banana Plugs (North American models)

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.

• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

■ 11.1-channel playback

By using a combination of the built-in power amplifier for 9-channel and an external power amplifier for 2-channel, you can enjoy up to 11.1-channel playback. Connect the external power amplifier’s

analog audio input jacks to FRONT WIDE PRE OUT of the AV receiver with audio cables. To perform the

11.1-channel playback, set the “11ch Playback” setting to “Yes” (➔ page 65).

Power amplifier

Front wide speaker R

Note

• If the “11ch Playback” setting is set to “Yes”, no sound is output from the FRONT WIDE terminals.

Front wide

speaker L

■ Speaker Connection Precautions

• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms” (➔ page 65). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

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

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

• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.

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

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Connections

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

Important:

• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.

• Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.

When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 7.1 speaker system in the main room. Perform bi-amping connections by using FRONT terminals and FRONT HIGH terminals as shown below. Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker setting to enable bi-amping (➔ page 65).

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Front right Front left

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Connections

Using Speakers Without Crossover Network

Important:

• Speakers without crossover network are speakers with no built-in crossover network.

• With speakers without crossover network, be careful NOT to connect tweeters and woofers the wrong way around, as this may damage your speakers.

• With speakers without crossover network, be careful NOT to set “Speakers Type(Front)” to “Bi-Amp” as this may damage your speakers. Make sure that this setting is set to “Digital Crossover”.

• Confirm that your speakers are without crossover network by referring to your speaker manual.

Connecting speakers without crossover network provide a fine, three-dimensional sound field that extends bass and treble performance to the fullest extent. When speakers without crossover network are used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to a 7.1 speaker system in the main room.

Connect the FRONT (LOW FREQUENCY) terminals and the speaker’s Woofer (low) terminals, and FRONT HIGH (HIGH FREQUENCY) terminals and the speaker’s Tweeter (high) terminals as shown below.

You must enable “Digital Crossover” in “Speakers Type(Front)” (➔ page 65) and make the settings of “Digital Processing Crossover Network” (➔ page 68).

Note

• You need to make the setting before connecting the speakers.

Using Dipole Speakers

You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on

TV/screen

them to indicate how they should be positioned. The surround dipole speakers (a) should be positioned so that their arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speakers (b) should be positioned so that their arrows point toward each

a a

other, as shown.

Connecting a Power Amplifier

You can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details.

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Front right Front left

Power amplifier

Note

• Specify “None” for any channel that you don’t want to output (➔ page 65).

• To perform the 11.1-channel playback, set the “11ch Playback” setting to “Yes” (➔ page 65).

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Connecting the TV/AV components

Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. To display the setup menu on the TV screen, connecting the TV to HDMI OUT MAIN is required.

ABCDEHGF

Connections

Use this jack to connect to the game consoles,

etc. Use this port to connect to a LAN port on a router

so the AV receiver can be connected to your home network.

Use jack and terminal here to connect the

supplied FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Use this jack to make connections using an

analog audio cable. With this connection, you can also enjoy analog

audio from external components while you are in Zone 2/3.

Use this jack to make connections using a

component video cable. Use this jack to connect to the camcorder/MHL-

enabled mobile device, etc.

If you select the input selector button, the signal from the component connected to the assigned jack is played.

Input selector buttons

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

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

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

Connections

Use this jack to connect to the HDMI input of the

TV. If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return

Channel (ARC)

, you need to connect an optical

digital cable together with the HDMI cable to jack F. Another TV can be connected to the HDMI OUT

SUB jack.

ARC is the function that carries the audio signal from the TV to jack A. With ARC, a single HDMI

cable can connect the TV and the AV receiver.

Use this jack to connect to your Blu-ray Disc/DVD

player, etc. Use this jack to connect to the Satellite/cable set-

top box, etc. Use this jack to connect to the set top box/digital

video recorder, etc.

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Tip

• To listen to the audio of a component connected via HDMI through your TV’s speakers, enable “HDMI Through” (

➔ page 78) and set the AV receiver to standby mode.

• In the case of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio settings to PCM.

• Connect a turntable (MM) that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned off. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have a phono preamp, connect it to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to PHONO IN. See your turntable’s manual for details. If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.

• If you connect your personal computer to PC IN (Analog RGB), you must assign “-----” to the “PC” input selector (➔ pages 63, 64).

■ MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link)

With its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), the AUX (Front) input allows you to deliver high-

Network connection by wireless LAN is possible. See “Performing Wireless LAN Setup” for connections (➔ page 31).

definition video from a connected mobile device.

K

MHL OUT

MHL-enabled mobile device, etc.

Internet radio

Modem

WAN

LAN

Router

Connecting to the Network (Optional)

The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in.

Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way.

The default of the assignment for the input selector buttons and jacks are as shown below. These settings can be changed. (The assignment for the composite video jacks, analog audio jacks, DIGITAL AUX INPUT jack and

HDMI AUX INPUT jack cannot be changed.)

Input selector buttons HDMI jacks COMPONENT VIDEO

BD/DVD HDMI IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO

CBL/SAT HDMI IN 2 COMPONENT VIDEO

STB/DVR HDMI IN 3 DIGITAL IN

GAME 1 HDMI IN 4 DIGITAL IN

GAME 2 HDMI IN 5 PC HDMI IN 6 AUDIO IN PC AUX HDMI AUX INPUT DIGITAL AUX INPUT VIDEO/AUDIO AUX

TV/CD DIGITAL IN

PHONO AUDIO IN PHONO

jacks

IN 1

IN 2

Computer or media server

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2

COAXIAL 3

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2

Composite video and analog audio jacks

VIDEO/AUDIO IN BD/DVD

VIDEO/AUDIO IN CBL/SAT

VIDEO/AUDIO IN STB/DVR

VIDEO/AUDIO IN GAME 1

INPUT AUDIO IN TV/CD

Connections

About RIHD

The AV receiver allows interoperability of the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specified in the HDMI standard, which is known as RIHD. Various linked operations can be performed by connecting the AV receiver to an RIHD-compatible TV, player, or recorder.

Default setting is set to off, so it is required to change the setting to on.

Perform this setting after the initial setup.

About p-compatible components

The following components are p-compatible (As of January 2013).

■ TV

•Sharp TV

■ Players/Recorders

• Onkyo and Integra p-compatible players

• Toshiba players and recorders

• Sharp players and recorders (only when used together with Sharp TV)

Models other than those mentioned above may have some interoperability if compatible with CEC, which is part of the HDMI Standard, but operation cannot be guaranteed.

Note

• For proper linked operations, do not connect more p-compatible components than the quantities

specified below, to the HDMI input terminal. – Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to three. – Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders/Digital Video Recorders: up

to three.

– Cable/Satellite Set-top boxes: up to four.

• Do not connect the AV receiver to another AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI.

• Proper linked operations are not guaranteed when more p-compatible components than the above-

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Operations that can be performed with p connection

■ For p-compatible TV

The following linked operations are enabled by connecting the AV receiver to an p-compatible

TV.

• The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the TV is set to standby.

• You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either output the audio from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, or from the speakers of the TV.

• It is possible to output the audio coming from the tuner or auxiliary input of your TV to the speakers of the AV receiver. (A connection such as an optical digital cable or similar is required in addition to the HDMI cable.)

• Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote controller of the TV.

• Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the AV receiver can be performed from the remote controller of the TV.

■ For p-compatible players/recorders

The following linked operations are enabled by connecting the AV receiver to an p-compatible

player/recorder.

• When playback is started on the player/recorder, AV receiver will switch to the HDMI input of the player/recorder that is playing back.

• Operation of the player/recorder is possible using the remote controller supplied with the AV receiver.

Depending on the model used, not all operations may be available.

Note

• Do not assign an HDMI IN to the TV/CD selector at this time, otherwise appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will not be guaranteed.

Confirm the settings

1. Turn on the power for all connected components.

2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that the power of the connected components is turned off automatically with the link operation.

3. Turn on the power of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder.

4. Start playback on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder, and verify the following:

• The AV receiver automatically turns on, and

selects the input to which the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder is connected.

• The TV automatically turns on, and selects the

input to which the AV receiver is connected.

5. Following the operating instructions of the TV, select “Use the TV speakers” from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the speakers of the TV, and not from the speakers connected to the AV receiver.

6. Select “Use the speakers connected from the AV receiver” from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, and not from the TV speakers.

Note

• Audio from DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD may not output

from the TV speakers. You will be able to output the audio from the TV speakers by setting the audio output of the DVD player to 2ch PCM. (It may not be possible depending on the player models.)

• Even if you set to output audio on the TV speakers, audio

will be output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver when you adjust the volume or switch the input on the AV receiver. To output audio from the TV speakers, redo the corresponding operations on the TV.

• In case of an p connection with u and u audio

control compatible components, do not connect the u cable at the same time.

Connections

• On the TV, when you select anything other than the HDMI jack to which the AV receiver is connected, the input on the AV receiver will be switched to “TV/CD”.

• The AV receiver will automatically power on in conjunction when it determines it to be necessary. Even if the AV

receiver is connected to an p compatible TV or player/recorder, it will not power on if it is not necessary. It may not power on in conjunction when the TV is set to output audio from the TV.

• Linked functions with the AV receiver may not work depending on the component model connected. In such cases, operate the AV receiver directly.

Connection Tips

The video and audio signal flow

Connect the AV receiver between the AV components and the TV. The signal from the AV components is carried through the AV receiver. You can enjoy the audio of the TV through the AV receiver.

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player, etc.

TV, projector, etc.

Video components can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, PC IN (Analog RGB), component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

AV receiver

Audio Video, audio

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Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, PC IN (Analog RGB), and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output(s).

Video Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

Composite

PC IN

(Analog RGB)

HDMIComponent

AV receiver

Composite Component HDMI

MONITOR OUT

TV, projector, etc.

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

■ Signal Selection

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, component video, composite video.

However, for component video only, regardless of whether a component video signal is actually present, if a component video input is assigned to the input selector, that component video input will be selected. And if no component video input is assigned to the input selector, this will be interpreted as no component video signal being present.

In the Signal Selection Example shown below, video signals are present at both the HDMI and composite video inputs. However, the HDMI signal is automatically selected as the source and the video is output by the HDMI outputs.

Signal Selection Example

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

Composite

Component

HDMI

AV receiver

Composite

MONITOR OUT

Component

HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input passing through to component video output).

• To by-pass the upconversion, set the “Picture Mode” setting to “Bypass” (➔ page 74).

Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI.

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa.

If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will be selected automatically in the following order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog.

Audio Signal Flow Chart

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.

Optical

AV receiver

*1 *1

OUT

TV, projector, etc.

Depends on the “Audio TV Out (Main)” or “Audio TV Out (Sub)” setting (➔ page 79).

HDMICoaxial Analog

HDMI

*1 *2

Connections

This is possible when “Audio Return Channel” is set to “Auto” (➔ page 79), the TV/CD input selector is selected, and your TV is ARC capable.

Tip

• When a signal is input via HDMI and the corresponding input selector is selected, the HDMI indicator lights. In the case of an optical or coaxial connection, the DIGITAL indicator lights. If the analog audio is output, or if neither HDMI nor digital signal inputs are assigned, ANALOG indicator lights.

AV Cables and Jacks

■ HDMI

HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.

■ Component video

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

B/PB

CR/P

■ Analog RGB

This is a conventional analog interface to connect a PC and a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature).

B, PR), providing the best

Green

Blue

Red

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■ Composite video

Composite video is commonly used on TVs, DVDs, and other video equipment.

Yellow

■ Optical digital audio

Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The

audio quality is the same as coaxial.

Connections

Connecting the Antennas

This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the

antenna to use the tuner.

(North American models)

(European and Australian models)

■ Coaxial digital audio

Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital

sound such as PCM

, Dolby Digital or DTS. The

audio quality is the same as optical.

Orange

■ Analog audio (RCA)

Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.

White

Red

For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. With HDMI connections, 176.4 and 192 kHz are also supported.

Note

• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.

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

Caution

• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

Push. Insert wire. Release.

Assembling the AM loop antenna

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Caution

• Be careful not to injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)AM loop antenna (supplied)

Note

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

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

Tip

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

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Connections

Connecting Onkyo RI Components

Make sure that each Onkyo component is

connected with an analog audio cable (connection (➔ page 19).

Make the u connection (see the illustration).

If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape

deck, change the Input Display (➔ page 54).

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

■ System On/Auto Power On

When you start playback on a component connected via u, while the AV receiver is on standby, the AV

receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source.

■ Direct Change

When playback is started on a component connected via u, the AV receiver automatically selects that

component as the input source.

■ Remote Control

You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other u-capable Onkyo components,

pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 88).

I in the hookup examples)

L R

ANALOG

e.g., cassette tape deck

RI Dock

Note

• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied with Onkyo components.

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

connecting additional u-capable components.

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

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

• While Zone 2/3 is on, the System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change u functions do not work.

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

L R

Using Headphones

Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a

standard plug (1/4 inch or ø PHONES jack.

While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, = indicator, speaker/channel

indicator FL and FR lights.

Note

• Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones.

• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. (The Zone 2/3 speakers are not turned off.)

• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio.

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Turning On & Basic

Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the supplied power cord to the AV

receiver’s AC INLET.

the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit.

• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV receiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use with the AV receiver and should not be used with any other equipment.

• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver.

Turning On

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

The AV receiver comes on and its display lights.

■ Smooth Operation in a Few Easy Steps

(Initial Setup)

To ensure smooth operation, here’s a few easy steps to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once. See “Initial Setup” for details (➔ page 26).

Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning Off

Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.

The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always turn down the volume before you turn it off.

Tip

• The HYBRID STANDBY indicator may light depending on the status of settings (➔ page 26).

• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” (➔ page 80).

• If the HDMI Through setting is not set in standby mode, an MHL-enabled mobile device cannot be charged even if it is connected.

To AC wall outlet

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Note

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

• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on

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Firmware Update Notification

When a new version of the firmware is available, the notification window “AV receiver : Firmware Update Available” pops up. This notification only appears when the AV receiver is connected to the Internet (➔ pages 20, 31). To perform the firmware update, follow the instructions on screen.

Use q/w and ENTER on the AV receiver or remote controller to select one of the options.

` Update Now:

Starts the firmware update. Refer to “Firmware Update” (➔ page 104).

` Remind me Later:

The update notification will pop up again the next time you turn the AV receiver on.

` Never Remind me:

Disables the automatic update notification.

Tip

• The update notification window can be enabled or disabled in “Update Notice” (➔ page 81).

About the HYBRID STANDBY indicator

By way of optimized circuitry, this function reduces power consumption when the AV receiver is in standby mode. The HYBRID STANDBY indicator will light in either of the following conditions:

–“HDMI Through” is enabled (the HDMI indicator is

off).

–“Network Standby” is enabled (the NET indicator

is off).

Note

• If Zones are turned on or, if a mobile device connected to the Front Input (MHL) is charging, the HYBRID STANDBY indicator won’t light.

Initial Setup

This section explains the settings that we recommend you to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use to let you perform those settings.

Tip

• The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN.

Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus

This step determines the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “Language” in “OSD

Setup” (➔ page 77).

Tip

• Pressing HOME will close the setup wizard. To restart the initial setup, select “Initial Setup” in the “Hardware Setup” menu (➔ page 81).

After selecting the language for on-screen setup menus, a welcome screen is displayed.

Initial Setup

Welcome to initial setup. Have you connected all the speakers and devices? Before starting, please connect speakers and sources. Now, would you like to start initial setup?

1st Step : Audyssey MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup 2nd Step : Source Connection 3rd Step : Remote Mode Setup 4th Step : Network Connection

Yes No

HOME

Exit

Use q/w on the AV receiver or remote

controller to select one of the following options, and then press ENTER.

` Yes:

Continues to “Audyssey MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup”.

` No:

Skips the settings and terminates the initial setup. The setup wizard goes to “Terminating the Initial Setup” (➔ page 27). You can always restart the initial setup by selecting “Initial Setup” in the “Hardware

Setup” menu (➔ page 81).

Audyssey MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

This step performs the automatic speaker setup.

Use q/w to select one of the following options,

and then press ENTER.

` Do it Now:

The automatic speaker setup is performed following instructions on screen. Refer to step 2 of “Using the Automatic Speaker Setup” (➔ page 28). When this setting is complete, the setup wizard continues to “Source Connection”.

` Do it Later:

Skips this setting. Press ENTER and continue to “Source

Connection”.

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Source Connection

This step checks the connection of source components.

Use q/w to select one of the following options,

and then press ENTER.

` Yes, Continue:

Performs the checkings.

` No, Skip:

Skips this step and continues to “Remote

Mode Setup”.

Select the input selector for which you want to

check the connection and press ENTER.

The picture and sound of the corresponding source should appear on screen with a verification prompt.

When prompted, use q/w to select one of the

following options and then press ENTER.

` Yes:

Confirms that the source is properly displayed.

` No:

Displays an error report. Follow the troubleshooting instructions and recheck the source.

Use q/w to select one of the following options,

and then press ENTER.

` Yes:

Returns to step 2.

` No, Done Checking:

The setup wizard continues to “Remote

Mode Setup”.

Remote Mode Setup

With this step, you can enter remote control codes for the components you want to operate.

Use q/w to select one of the following options,

and then press ENTER.

` Yes:

Performs the remote control code input. Refer to step 5 of “Looking up for Remote Control Codes” (➔ page 87).

` No, Skip:

Skips this step and continues to “Network

Connection”.

When you’re finished, select one of the

following options and press ENTER.

` Yes, Done:

The setup wizard continues to “Network Connection”.

` No, not yet:

You can enter other remote control codes.

Network Connection

This step checks your network connection.

Use q/w to select one of the following options,

and then press ENTER.

` Yes:

Performs the checkings.

` No, Skip:

Skips this step and terminates the initial setup.

Follow the instructions on screen to perform

the network checking.

The checking is complete when the message “Successfully connected.” appears at the middle of the screen. Press ENTER to terminate the initial setup.

Tip

• If you have selected “Wireless”, you need to perform the wireless LAN setup. See “Performing Wireless LAN Setup” (➔ page 31). This completes the initial setup.

If an error message appears, select one of the

following options and press ENTER.

` Retry:

Performs the checking again.

` No, Do it Later:

Skips this step and terminates the initial setup. The setup wizard goes to “Terminating the Initial Setup”.

Terminating the Initial Setup

This step ends the initial setup process.

Press ENTER.

To restart the initial setup, select “Initial Setup” in the “Hardware Setup” menu (➔ page 81).

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Using the Automatic Speaker Setup

With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ®XT32 automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for everyone. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 can be used with Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (➔ page 72). Before using this function, connect and position all of your speakers. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 offers two ways of measuring: the “Audyssey Quick Start” and “Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Full Calibration”.

•“Audyssey Quick Start” uses the measurement from one position to perform the speaker setting only.

•“Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Full Calibration” uses the measurement from eight positions to correct room response in addition to the speaker setting.

The more positions are used in measuring, the better the listening environment will become. We recommend using a measurement from eight positions to create the best listening environment.

The Quick Start takes 2 minutes and Full Calibration takes about 20 minutes.

Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers.

and

Measurement procedure

To create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 takes measurements at up to eight positions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate results.

■ First measurement position

Also referred to as the Main Listening Position, this refers to the most central position where one would normally sit within the listening environment. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 uses the measurements from this position to calculate speaker distance, level, and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.

■ Second-eighth measurement positions

These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places where the other listeners will sit). You can measure up to eight positions.

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: Listening area

ato h: Listening position

Note

• Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measurements. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or place it away from all audio electronics.

• The microphone picks up test tones played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup runs.

• Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be performed while a pair of headphones is connected.

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Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV.

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

Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main

Listening Position a, and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.

SETUP MIC jack

Speaker setup microphone

The speaker setting menu appears.

Note

• The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

When you’ve finished making the settings,

press ENTER.

MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

Speakers Type(Front) Powered Zone 2

Powered Zone 3

11ch Playback Subwoofer

AUDYSSEY

Normal

Perform the “2. Speaker Setup” according to your speaker configuration:

– Speakers Type(Front) (➔ page 65) – Powered Zone 2 (➔ page 65) – Powered Zone 3 (➔ page 65) – 11ch Playback (➔ page 65) – Subwoofer (➔ page 65)

If you use a powered subwoofer(s), go to step 4. If not, go to step 5.

If “Speakers Type(Front)” is set to “Digital Crossover”, a confirmation screen appears. Select “Next” to display the screen for Digital Processing Crossover Network (➔ page 68). Continue with the settings.

Adjust the subwoofer volume level to 75 dB,

and then press ENTER.

Test tones are played through the subwoofer. Use the volume control on the subwoofer.

Note

• If your subwoofer does not have a volume control, disregard the displayed level and press ENTER to proceed to the next step.

• If you set the subwoofer’s volume control to its maximum and the level displayed is lower than 75 dB, leave the subwoofer’s volume control at its maximum and press ENTER to proceed to the next step.

Use q/w to select “Audyssey Quick Start” or

“Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Full Calibration”, and then press ENTER.

Press ENTER.

Audyssey MultEQ

XT32 Room Correction and

Speaker Setup starts. Test tones are played through each speaker as Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and

Speaker Setup runs. This process takes a few

Yes

minutes. Please refrain from talking during measurements and do not stand between speakers and the microphone.

Place the speaker setup microphone at the

next position, and then press ENTER.

Audyssey MultEQ XT32 performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.

When prompted, repeat step 7.

Use q/w to select an option, and then press

ENTER.

MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

Subwoofer Front Center Surround Front Wide Front High Surround Back Surround Back Ch

Save Cancel

-- Review Speaker Configuration --

Yes

100Hz

40Hz

100Hz

None 100Hz 120Hz

2ch

The options are:

` Save:

Save the calculated settings and exit Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

` Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

Tip

• You can view the calculated settings for the speaker configuration, speaker distances, and speaker levels

by using e/r.

AUDYSSEY

Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup.

If you select “Audyssey Quick Start”, you will go to step 9.

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Use q/w to select a target, and use e/r to

change the setting.

After the results of Audyssey MultEQ

XT32 have been saved, the menu will display the “Audyssey” (➔ page 71), “Dynamic EQ” (➔ page 72), “Dynamic Volume” (➔ page 72) settings.

Note

• When “Audyssey Quick Start” has been used for

measurement, “Audyssey” cannot be selected.

• These settings are applied to all input selectors.

Press ENTER.

Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

Note

• You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone.

• Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

• If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts.

• Changes to the room after Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup requires you run Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup again, as room EQ characteristics may have changed.

Error Messages

While Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may appear.

MultEQ XT32: Auto Setup

Ambient noise is too high.

Retry Cancel

Error message

The options are:

` Retry:

Try again.

` Cancel:

Cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup.

• Ambient noise is too high.

The background noise is too loud. Remove the source of the noise and try again.

• Speaker Matching Error!

The number of speakers detected was different from that of the first measurement. Check the speaker connection.

• Writing Error!

This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer.

• Speaker Detect Error

This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.

Tip

• See “Speaker Configuration” for appropriate settings (➔ page 14).

AUDYSSEY

The setup of the speaker can be done manually (➔ page 65). The setup of the volume level of each speaker also can be done manually (➔ pages 66, 67).

Note

• Please note that THX recommends any THX main speakers be set to “80Hz(THX)”. If you set up your speakers using Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to “80Hz(THX)” crossover (➔ page 65).

• Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers and the interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level and the distance of the subwoofer manually.

• Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may notice irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of the main speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting them manually.

Using a Powered Subwoofer

If you’re using a powered subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not be detected by Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup. If the “Subwoofer” appears on the “Review Speaker Configuration” screen as “No”, increase the subwoofer’s volume to the half-way point, set it to its highest crossover frequency, and then try running Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer’s instruction manual for details.

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