Onkyo TXRZ-900 Service Manual

TX-RZ900/TX-RZ800

AV RECEIVER

Basic Manual

This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual is published on the web for ecological reasons and has more detailed information and advanced settings.

Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txrz900800/adv/en.html

ContentsFeatures

TX-RZ900/TX-RZ800:

･ Equipped with 7 ch amplifier ･ Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format and has Dolby

Surround listening mode

･ Supports playback in DTS:X format and has DTS

Neural:X listening mode ･ THX Select2 Plus certified ･ Equipped with 4K compatible HDMI IN/OUT jacks ･ Equipped with 2 HDMI output jacks ･ Supports the HDMI Standby Through function which

allows transmission from players to the TV in standby

state ･ Supports HDCP2.2 (supported by HDMI IN1 to IN5/

HDMI OUT MAIN/SUB) ･ Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) ･ Supports variety of network functions such as Internet

Radio, DLNA, AirPlay, etc. ･ Supports Wi-Fi and BLUETOOTH ･ Bi-Amping capability ･ A/V Sync Function to correct deviation of audio and

video ･ Multi-zone function (Zone 2 and Zone 3) which allows

you to play something in the main room while enjoying

a different source in a separate room (Video and audio

can also be output to Zone 2 through HDMI) ･ Music Optimizer™ for compressed digital music files ･ Phase Matching Bass System ･ Automatic speaker setup available using supplied

calibrated microphone (AccuEQ Room Calibration) ･ Supports playback of MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless,

FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, DSD, Dolby

TrueHD via network and USB storage device (the

supported formats will differ depending on the use

environment)

TX-RZ900:

･ The two front channels have parallel push-pull circuits

for reproducing powerful bass ･ Equipped with a high-class toroidal transformer as an

independent power source for the audio circuitry

Basic Manual (this document)

Front Panel ..........................................................................3

Display .................................................................................4

Rear Panel...........................................................................5

Step 1: Connections .............................................. 6

1 Connecting speakers........................................................6

･ Speaker layout ..............................................................6

･ Height speaker types ....................................................7

･ Instructions on how to connect speakers ......................8

2 Connecting the TV and players ........................................9

･ HDMI cable connection .................................................9

･ Connecting Components without HDMI ......................10

3 Other connections .......................................................... 11

Step 2: Initial Setup ............................................. 12

1 AccuEQ Room Calibration .............................................12

2 Source Connection .........................................................13

3 Remote Mode Setup ......................................................14

4 Network Connection .......................................................14

Step 3: Playing Back ........................................... 16

1 Basic operations .............................................................16

･ Remote controller parts name .....................................16

2 Network Functions ..........................................................17

3 AirPlay® ..........................................................................17

4 BLUETOOTH® function ..................................................18

5 AM/FM Radio .................................................................18

6 Multi-zone .......................................................................19

･ Making Multi-zone Connection ....................................19

･ Performing Multi-zone Playback .................................20

7 Quick Setup menu ..........................................................21

8 Other useful functions ....................................................22

Troubleshooting .................................................................23

Specifications ....................................................................24

Table of display resolutions ...............................................25

Resolutions supported by HDMI ........................................25

Supplied Accessories ..........................................Back cover

Advanced Manual (on the web)

Advanced Manual is always updated with the latest information and its user friendly interface, which does not matter whether you access from PC or Smartphone, helps you to understand more deeply about the AV Receiver. Advanced Manual is consisted of the following chapters.

･ Details on AM/FM reception ･ Playing Music Files on a USB Storage Device ･ Listening to Internet Radio ･ Playing Music with DLNA ･ Playing Music Files in a Shared Folder ･ Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller ･ Using the Listening Modes ･ Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) ･ Operating Other Components with the Remote

Controller ･ Advanced Connection ･ Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components ･ Control Function between the Unit and External

Component ･ Firmware Update ･ Troubleshooting ･ Reference Information

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Advanced Manual found here

http://www.onkyo.com/manual/txrz900800/adv/en.html

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Front Panel

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(European, Australian and Asian models)

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ON/STANDBY button: Turns the unit on or into

standby mode.

PURE AUDIO button and indicator: The display and analog video circuits are turned off to switch the unit to PURE AUDIO mode and provide purer sound.

HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters standby mode when the HDMI Standby Through, USB Power Out at Standby, Network Standby or BLUETOOTH Wakeup function is enabled.

DTS:X indicator: Lights when playing DTS:X.

DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights when playing Dolby Atmos.

Display

Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.

Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. Each button is assigned to the following jacks.

Button Jack Button Jack

BD BD/DVD G2 GAME 2

CBL CBL/SAT AUX AUX

STM STRM BOX CD CD

PC PC PHN PHONO G1 GAME 1 TV TV

･ Use the TUN button for AM/FM radio, the NET button

for network features such as Internet radio and USB playback, and the features.

･ The assigned jacks can be changed. For how to

make settings, see "1. Input/Output Assign" in "Advanced Settings (Setup Menu)" in the Advanced Manual.

button for BLUETOOTH

ZONE2/3 button: Controls the multi-zone function.

MASTER VOLUME: Allows you to adjust the volume.

LISTENING MODE button/dial: Allows you to select

the listening mode. Press the button repeatedly to select

a category from "MOVIE/TV", "MUSIC", "GAME", then

turn the dial to change the mode.

TONE button/dial: Adjusts the high tone and low tone.

Press the button repeatedly to select the item to adjust

from "Bass", "Treble" and "Phase Matching Bass", and

turn the dial to adjust.

Front flap

SLEEP button: Allows you to specify a time period after

which the unit enters standby automatically.

PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a standard plug

are connected.

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MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC

OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed audio. HDMI OUT button: Allows you to select the HDMI jack

to output video signals. DISPLAY button: Switches the information on the

display. SETUP button: Used when making settings.

QUICK SETUP button: Displays the Quick Setup menu

that allows you to quickly access the frequently used setting items including sound quality adjustment.

Cursor buttons, TUNINGlj button, PRESETdc

button and ENTER button: Moves the cursor and confirms the selection. When listening to AM/FM broadcasting, tune in to the station with TUNING select the registered station with PRESETdc. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous

state. DIMMER button (North American models): Switches

the brightness of the display.

RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and Asian models): Can be used when receiving the station

transmitting text information. MEMORY button: Registers a radio station.

AUX INPUT HDMI jack: A HD camera or such other

device is connected. SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup

microphone is connected. TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode.

WHOLE HOUSE MODE button: Enables the WHOLE

HOUSE MODE function to play the same source in all the multi-zone connected rooms.

Display

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

Z2/ Z3: Lights when the output to Zone 2/ Zone 3 is set to on.

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

Stays lit when Music Optimizer is enabled.

Lights when playing NET or USB.

"NET": Lights when "NET" input is selected and the unit is connected to the network. It will flash if the connection is not correct. "USB": Lights when input is "NET" and USB is connected and selected. It will flash if the connection is not correct. "HDMI": Lights when HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected. "DIGITAL": Lights when digital signals are input and the digital input is selected. "MUTING": Flashes when muting is on. "ANALOG": Lights when analog signals are input and the analog input is selected or when HDMI and digital signal inputs are not assigned. "SLEEP": Lights when the sleep timer is set.

Lights in the following conditions. "RDS" (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. "AUTO": Tuning mode is auto. "TUNED": Receiving AM/FM radio.  flashes while tuning is automatically performed. "FM STEREO": Receiving FM stereo.

"Bi AMP": Using bi-amp.

Stays lit when headphones are connected.

Displays various information of the input signals.

Pressing DISPLAY displays the type of input digital

signals and the listening mode.

Shows the volume level.

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Rear Panel

90°

21 3 4 5 6 7

9 FG HIJ

RI REMOTE CONTROL jack: An Onkyo product with RI jack can be connected and synchronized with this unit.

DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks: Digital audio signals are input.

RS232 port: Connected to the home control system. ()

USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. Connect a USB device with a USB cable to supply it with power.

ETHERNET port: Used for LAN connection

VIDEO IN/OUT jacks: Composite video input/output jacks.

HDMI IN/OUT jacks: Digital video signals and audio signals are transmitted between the unit and the connected devices.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT jacks: Component video input/output jacks.

TUNER AM/FM(75Ω) terminal: The supplied antennas are connected. 12V TRIGGER OUT MAIN jack: Allows you to connect

a device with 12V trigger input jack to enable link operation between the device and the unit. () IR IN jack: Connected to the multiroom remote control

kit. () Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when

using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. Adjust their angles according to the connection status.

180°

90°

180°

PRE/LINE OUT ZONE 2 jack, LINE OUT ZONE 3 jack:

Audio output jack connected to the power amplifier and

pre-main amplifier for multi-zone playback in a separate

room.

AC INLET: The supplied

GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is

power cord is connected.

connected.

AUDIO IN jacks: Analog audio signals are input.

PRE OUT jacks: A power amplifier or subwoofer with

built-in amplifier is connected.

Speaker terminals: Speakers are connected. To use

the Multi-zone function, connect the speakers in the

separate room to the ZONE2 speaker terminals.

＊ Special devices or cable connections are necessary to use the 3, F

and G functions. Contact the specialized stores for more information.

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Step 1:

Connections

Connecting speakers

Speaker layout

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

Front speakers

" #

Center speaker

Surround speakers

% &

Subwoofer

Back speakers

7 8

Height speakers (Front High)

9 F

Height speakers (Rear High)

G H

･ 5.1 ch:

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･ 7.1 ch:

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･ To enjoy the Dolby Atmos listening mode, height speakers or back speakers need to

be installed. There are a variety of height speakers apart from this type. See the next section "Height speaker types" for details.

＋78, or ＋9F, or ＋

Characteristics of speaker types

output front stereo sound and $

outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. %& create back sound field. ' reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. Connecting 78, 9F, or GH speakers enables playback in 7.1 ch configuration.

(back) speakers improve sense of

envelopment created by back sound field as well as seamlessness of back sounds, providing more natural sound experiences in the sound field. 9F and GH (height) speakers produce surround effects on a height plane. Note that this unit can perform optimal sound field processing for the type of height speakers actually installed and registered in Initial Setup.

You can connect both back speakers and height speakers at the same time, but you can only output audio from one of these at a time. When connected at the same time, you can switch speakers to prioritize in the Quick Setup menu that appears when you press the Q button on the remote controller (Speaker Layout function). For details, see "7 Quick Setup menu" of "Step 3: Playing Back".

･ The speaker setting is 7.1 channels at

the time of purchase. You can change it manually or by using automatic speaker setting.

･ To use the multi-zone function, see "6

Multi-zone" in "Step 3: Playing Back".

Important: Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. You have to change the setting if any of the speakers have 4 Ω or more to less than 6 Ω impedance. Using a speaker with less impedance than the setting may result in failure. You can set up by viewing the guidance displayed on the TV screen. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. Press RCV and then SETUP on the remote controller. Select "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" "Speaker Impedance" and change the default value from "6ohms" to "4ohms".

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Step 1:

Connections

Right back

Height R

Surround R

Front R

Subwoofer with built-

in power amplifier

Center

Surround L

Front L

Left back

A speaker configuration where only one back speaker is connected is not supported.

Height L

Height speaker types

Installing speakers in ceiling

e f

a b

Top front

a b

Top middle

c d

Top Rear

e f

Ceiling speakers, etc. are used for maximizing effects in Dolby Atmos or Dolby Surround listening mode. Install Top Front speakers so that they are positioned at a point between directly above the listening position and directly above the front speakers. Install Top Middle speakers so they are directly above the listening position. Install Top Rear speakers so they are positioned at a point between directly above the listening position and directly above the back speakers. You can select ab, cd, or ef on this unit. For connection with the unit, use the HEIGHT speaker terminals.

･ Dolby Laboratories recommends placing the speakers

as described in "Installing speakers in ceiling" to obtain

the best Dolby Atmos effect.

Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to + and - to -).

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Using Dolby Enabled Speakers

k l

Dolby Enabled Speaker (Front)

g h

Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)

i j

Dolby Enabled Speaker (Back)

k l

A Dolby Enabled Speaker is specially designed to be used as a Height speaker. There are two types of Dolby Enabled Speakers; types placed on top of other speakers such as front speakers and surround speakers (), and types that are integrated with the normal speakers. Dolby Enabled Speakers placed with their diaphragms facing toward the ceiling create higher effect in the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Surround listening modes by providing sounds echoing off the ceiling. You can select gh, ij, or kl on this unit. For connection with the unit, use the HEIGHT speaker terminals.

＊ You can put kl on top of back speakers, but even if you connect both

back speakers and kl speakers at the same time, you can only output audio from one of these at a time.

When playing Dolby Atmos, the speakers required depend on how you have setup your back speakers or height speakers. The following shows speaker combinations.

Connection

pattern

1 Back 2 Front High 3 Rear High 4 Top Front 5 Top Middle 6 Top Rear 7 Dolby Enabled Speaker (Front) 8 Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround) 9 Dolby Enabled Speaker (Back)

Required Optional Connection of a subwoofer is optional.

Back or Height

Front

Center

              

Surround

Instructions on how to connect speakers

Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal. Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ to + and - to -) for each channel. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may become poor due to reverse phase. Up to two subwoofers with built-in power amplifier can be connected to the SUBWOOFER jacks. Set the cut-off filter selection switch of the subwoofer to DIRECT. If the subwoofer does not have a cut-off filter selection switch but has a cut-off frequency adjusting dial, turn it to the maximum frequency. If your subwoofer does not have built-in power amplifier, you can connect a power amplifier between the unit and the subwoofer.

･ Short-circuiting the + cable and - cable or contacting

the cable core to the rear panel of the unit may cause failure. Also do not connect two or more cables to one speaker terminal or one speaker to several terminals.

Step 1:

Connections

When using commercially available banana plugs: tighten the speaker terminals to the end and then insert the banana plugs. Do not insert the core of speaker cable directly into the hole for banana plug of speaker terminal. (North American model)

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Connecting the TV and players

Step 1:

Connections

HDMI

To use the ARC function, connect to the ARC compatible HDMI jack of the TV and make an appropriate setting on the unit. See "2 Source Connection" of "Step 2: Initial Setup".

HDMI

OUT

Blu-ray Disc/

DVD player

set-top box, etc.

HDMI cable connection

Refer to the above figure and connect the player to the HDMI jack on the back of this unit. For example, connect a Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI IN1 (BD/DVD) jack. To play the player, press the INPUT SELECTOR button on the remote controller with the same name as the jack to which you connected the player so that the input on the unit is selected.

To connect the TV and the unit, connect the HDMI OUT MAIN jack of the unit and the HDMI IN jack of the TV using an HDMI cable. With this connection, it becomes possible to display the setting screen of the unit on the TV or transmit video/audio signals from the player to the TV. If your TV supports ARC (Audio Return Channel), it is possible to play the TV sound with the AV receiver's

HDMI cable

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

OUT

speakers with this connection only. If your TV does not support ARC, you need, in addition to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack connection, a digital optical cable connection between the digital audio out optical jack of the TV and the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack of the unit or an analog audio cable connection between the audio output jack of the TV and the AUDIO IN TV jack of the unit.

HDMI OUT

Game console

HDMI

OUT

Personal computer

Streaming media player, etc.Satellite/Cable



Audio connection with a TV not supporting ARC

＊ Select an appropriate connection

for your TV.

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

The unit supports the HDMI Standby Through function that allows transmission from players to the TV even if the unit is in standby. You have to modify the settings to enable the input selection link with CEC (Consumer Electronics

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Control) compliant device, connection with ARC compatible

TV, and HDMI Standby Through function. See "2 Source Connection" of "Step 2: Initial Setup".

･ Another TV can be connected to the HDMI OUT

SUB jack. In this case, press the HDMI OUT button on the main unit several times to display "SUB" or "MAIN+SUB" and select the output method. You have to modify the settings to enable the CEC functions, such as ARC, for the TV connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. Set "Step 3: Playing Back" - "7 Quick Setup menu"

- "Control TV" to "SUB".

･ To enjoy HDCP2.2 protected video, connect the player

to one of the HDMI IN1 to IN5 jacks and connect the HDMI output jack on this unit and to a HDCP2.2 compatible HDMI input jack on the TV. You will be unable to view images protected by HDCP2.2 if your TV does not have a HDCP2.2 compatible input jack.

･ To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI

cable or high speed HDMI with Ethernet cable.

Connecting Components without HDMI

If your AV component does not have HDMI jack, use an available jack of your component for cable connection with this unit.

＊ It is possible to change assignment of the input jacks and input selector

buttons. For how to make settings, see "1. Input/Output Assign" in "Advanced Settings (Setup Menu)" in the Advanced Manual.

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Step 1:

Connections

■ Video signal connection

The unit has a video upconversion function. For details, see the next section.

A TV with component video input jacks or a player with

component video output jacks can be connected.

＊ Only images input through the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks can be

output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Component video cable

＊ Its transmitted video has higher quality than

that of composite video cable.

A TV with composite video input jacks or a player with

composite video output jacks can be connected.

＊ Only images input through the VIDEO IN jack (composite) can be

output through the VIDEO OUT jack.

Composite video cable

■ Audio signal connection

A player with a digital audio out jack can be connected.

Digital optical cable (OPTICAL)

＊ The DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack of the unit has

a cover. Push in the cable against the cover as it is turned inside.

Digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL)

A player with analog audio out jacks can be connected.

When using jacks 1 and 2 for video input, connect

to the audio input jacks corresponding to the jacks

connected at 1 and 2. (For example, when video input

connection is to the 1 BD/DVD jack, the audio input

connection should also be to the 4 BD/DVD jacks.)

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Analog audio (RCA) cable

Connect a turntable that uses an MM type cartridge

and does not have a built-in audio equalizer. If the

connected turntable has a built-in audio equalizer,

connect it to the 4 analog audio input jack.

＊ If it uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible

with MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable by connecting it to the 4 analog audio input jack. For details, refer to the turntable's instruction manual.

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

this unit. If connecting the ground wire increases noise, disconnect it.

Step 1:

Connections

Video upconversion function

Video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks will be upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the HDMI output jack.

AV Receiver

＊ When you upconvert video signals input to the

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and output them from the HDMI OUT jack, set the output resolution of the player to 480i or 576i. If the input has 480p/576p or higher resolution, a message prompting you to change the resolution setting will appear. If your player does not support 480i or 576i output, use the VIDEO IN jack.

＊ If multiple video signal inputs are put into one input

system, HDMI signal output is prioritized.

Other connections

AM/FM antenna connections

Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When listening to the broadcast for the first time, adjust the antenna position and orientation to get the best reception.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Fix with a tack on the wall.

(North American models)

Assemble the AM loop antenna (supplied).

(European, Australian and Asian models)

Network connection

You can enjoy Internet radio, DLNA, and AirPlay by connecting the unit to LAN. The unit can be connected to the router with an Ethernet cable or to the wireless LAN router with Wi-Fi connection. In case of wired connection, connect the LAN cable to the ETHERNET port. See "4 Network Connection" of "Step 2: Initial Setup" for Wi-Fi settings.

Internet radio

Router

NAS

Headphones connection

Connect stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or φ6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Sound from the speakers will be off while you are using the headphones.

･ If you selected any other listening mode than

Pure Audio, Stereo, Mono and Direct, connecting

headphones will switch the listening mode to Stereo.

Power cord

This model includes a removable power cord. Connect the power cord to AC INLET of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord. When the unit is turned on, a large instantaneous current may flow affecting functionality of the computer and other devices, so it is recommended to use a separate outlet.

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