Onkyo TX-SR404, TX-SR8440, TX-SR304E User Manual

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AV Receiver

TX-SR304

Contents

Introduction ..................................... 2

Connection .................................... 17

TX-SR304E TX-SR404

TX-SR8440

Instruction Manual

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

Turning On & First Time Setup..... 32

Basic Operation

Playing your AV components ....... 36

Using the Tuner............................ 38

Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 45

Advanced Operation..................... 48

Troubleshooting ............................ 55

Speciﬁcations................................ 58

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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.

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, 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 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS

OUVRIR

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, 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 user-

serviceable. 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 230–240 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

Some models have a voltage selector switch for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

5. 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.

6. Handling Notes

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

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

• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit

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

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

after prolonged use. This is normal.

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

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

For U.S. models

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:

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

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Modèle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE:

LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modèles dont la ﬁche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

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

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-

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Precautions —Continued

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.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)

(American type shown)

Indoor FM antenna

(Connector type varies from country to country.)

AM loop antenna

Left

Front

Zone 2

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Left

SP-B

Left

Front

Left

SP-B

Left

Speaker Cable

Speaker cable labels

Front

Right

Zone 2

Surround

SP-B

Zone 2

Front

Right

SP-B

Right

Surround

Front

Right

SP-B

Right

Left

Right

Surround

Right

Left

Surround

Right

Surround

Left

Right

Center

Zone 2

Surround Back

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Center

Zone 2

Right

Zone 2

Left

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

Center

Surround Back

Right

Surround Back

Left

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We,

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Memory Backup

The AV receiver uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power failure. Although no batteries are required, the AV receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system. Once it has been charged, the AV receiver will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates.

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the

product name indicates the color. Speciﬁcations and operation are the same regardless of color.

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Features

Ampliﬁcation

• 65 W/channel into 6 ohms (20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.7%, FTC)

• 90 W/channel into 6 ohms (1 kHz, DIN)

• 110 W/channel into 6 ohms (JEITA)

• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

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

Processing

• Dolby

• DTS and DTS Neo:6

• CinemaFILTER

• Non-Scaling Conﬁguration

• A-Form — Auto Format Sensing

• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters

•Powerful and highly accurate Analog Devices 32-bit

• Double bass function

• Direct mode

Connections

• HDTV-ready component video switching (3 inputs, 1

•3 digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial, 3 assignable)

• Speaker A/B terminal

• Color-coded speaker terminal posts

• Color-coded 5.1 multichannel inputs and subwoofer

Miscellaneous

• Adjustable crossover (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/

• Compatible with RI dock for the iPod

• Late night mode

• 3-Mode display dimmer

• Full-Function RI remote control

Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II

DSP processing

output)

pre out

200 Hz)

5.1

Contents

Introduction

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

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

Supplied Accessories ............................. 4

Features....................................................5

Front & Rear Panels ................................ 6

Before Using the AV receiver................... 9

Remote Controller ................................. 10

Connection

Enjoying Home Theater ........................17

Connecting Your Speakers...................18

Connecting Antenna .............................20

Connecting Your Components .............. 22

Turning On & First Time Setup

Turning On ............................................. 32

First Time Setup ....................................33

Basic Operation

Playing Your AV Components..............36

Using the Tuner ..................................... 38

Common Functions...............................42

Enjoying the Listening Modes

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

Advanced Operation

Adjusting the Listening Modes ............ 48

Recording............................................... 50

Advanced Setup ....................................51

Troubleshooting .................................... 55

If you can’t resolve an issue, try resetting the AV receiver by holding down the [VIDEO 1] button and pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button.

*1. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2. “DTS” and “Neo:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-

tems, Inc.

Speciﬁcations........................................ 58

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Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

North American and Asian Models

STANDBY/ON

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

European Models

STANDBY/ON

3 4 5 7 8 9 J K L M6

STANDBY

TONE

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY

DIGITAL INPUT

DIMMER MEMORY

QN O P R S

STANDBY

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

RETURN

TUNING / PRESET

ENTER

MASTER VOLUME

SETUP

MASTER VOLUME

A SPEAKERS B

PHONES

MULTl CH DVD VIDEO 1/VCR VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TAPE TUNER CD

TONE

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

STANDBY/ON button (32)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

STANDBY indicator (32)

This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in Standby mode, and it ﬂashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

Remote-control sensor (9)

This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller.

STEREO button (45)

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

LISTENING MODE [ ]/[ ] buttons (45)

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

DISPLAY

RETURN

DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY

Display

TUNING MODE

CLEAR

SETUP

See “Display” on page 7.

DISPLAY button (37)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

DIGITAL INPUT button (33, 53)

This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to specify the format of digital input signals.

DIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (41, 42)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness. On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-

ton, and it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European models only)” on page 40.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

MEMORY button (39)

This button is used when storing or deleting radio presets.

TUNING MODE button (38)

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tuning mode.

Arrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons (34, 48, 51)

When the AM or FM input source is selected, the TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used

to select radio presets (see pages 38, 39). When the setup menus are used, they work as arrow buttons and are used to select and set items. The ENTER button is also used with the setup menus.

MASTER VOLUME control (36)

This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver to MIN, 1 through 79, or MAX.

Display

PHONES jack (42)

This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.

SPEAKER A & B buttons (36)

These buttons are used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

TONE, [–] & [+] buttons (42)

These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.

Input selector buttons (36, 37)

These buttons are used to select from the following input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1/VCR, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, TAPE, TUNER, or CD.

The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog multichannel input.

RETURN button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to return to the previously displayed setup menu.

SETUP button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to access various settings.

2134

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

A & B speaker indicators (17, 36)

Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.

MUTING indicator (43)

This indicator ﬂashes when the AV receiver is muted.

Source/listening mode indicators (46, 53)

These indicators show the currently selected listening mode and digital audio format.

Tuning indicators

TUNED (38): This indicator lights up when the AV

receiver is tuned to a radio station.

AUTO (38): This indicator lights up when Auto

Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning is selected.

RDS (European model only) (40): This indica-

tor lights up when the AV Receiver is tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System).

MEMORY (39): This indicator lights up when pre-

setting radio stations.

FM STEREO (38): This indicator lights up when

the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.

SLEEP indicator (43)

This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set.

Message area

This area of the display shows various information about the currently selected source.

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Front & Rear Panels —Continued

Rear Panel

1 B 3 4 5

8 9 J K L

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2 & COAXIAL

These optical and coaxial jacks can be used to connect a CD or DVD player and other components with digital audio outputs.

COMPONENT VIDEO

A DVD player, TV, or other component that supports component video can be connected here.

AM ANTENNA

These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna.

FM ANTENNA

This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.

MONITOR OUT

The composite video output should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector.

FRONT SPEAKERS B

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set B.

FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS & CENTER SPEAKER

These push terminals are for connecting speaker set A.

This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to the jack on another Onkyo compo-

nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then be used to control that component.

To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they are connected digitally.

Note:

can only be used with Onkyo components.

CD IN

These analog inputs can be used to connect a CD player with analog outputs.

TAPE IN/OUT

These analog inputs and outputs can be used to connect a cassette recorder, MiniDisc recorder, or other recorder with analog inputs and outputs.

VIDEO 1 IN/OUT, VIDEO 2 IN & VIDEO 3 IN

The VIDEO 1, composite video, and audio inputs and outputs can be used to connect a VCR. The VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, composite video, and audio inputs can be used to connect another video source (e.g., cable TV, satellite TV, or a set-top box).

DVD IN

The FRONT, SURROUND, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER jacks can be used to connect a component with an analog multichannel audio output, such as a DVD player with a 5.1-channel analog output. The composite video input should be connected to a video output on the DVD player.

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A powered subwoofer can be connected here.

See pages 17–31 for connection information.

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Before Using the AV receiver

Installing the Batteries

To open the battery compartment, press

the small hollow and slide open the cover.

Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)

in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

Slide the cover shut.

Notes:

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

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

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

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Using 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

STANDBY indicator

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type ﬂuorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote control sensor.

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Remote Controller

■

How to Use the Remote Controller

Including the AV receiver, the remote controller can be used to control up to six different components. The remote controller has a speciﬁc operating mode for use with each type of component. Modes are selected by using the ﬁve REMOTE MODE buttons.

RECEIVER/TAPE Mode

In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette recorder connected via .

DVD, CD, MD, CDR & HDD Modes

With these modes, you can control an Onkyo DVD player and CD/MD/CDR/HDD player/recorder.

Use the REMOTE MODE buttons to select

a mode.

Use the buttons supported by that mode

to control the component.

RECEIVER mode: see page 10

DVD mode: see page 12

CD mode: see page 13

MD/CDR mode: see page 14

HDD mode: see page 15

TAPE mode: see page 16

Note:

Some of the remote controller operations described in this manual may not work as expected with other components.

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

CDR

HDD

RECEIVER Mode

RECEIVER mode is used to control the AV receiver.

To set the remote controller to RECEIVER mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

RECEIVER

TAPE

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V

456

789

--/---

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A / B

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

RECEIVER

2V3

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

LEVEL

PLAY MODE

L NIGHT

REMOTE MODE

TAPE

DVD

C DTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

ALBUM

DVD

C D

CDR

HDD

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

645S

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Remote Controller —Continued

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

ON/STANDBY button (32)

This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

INPUT SELECTOR buttons (36)

These buttons are used to select the input sources.

MULTI CH button (37)

This button is used to select the multichannel DVD input.

DIMMER button (42)

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

CH +/– button (39)

This button is used to select radio presets.

SP A/B button (36)

This button is used to turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

(34, 48, 51)

These buttons are used to select and adjust settings.

RETURN button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to return to the previous display when changing settings.

LISTENING MODE buttons (45)

These buttons can be used to select listening modes regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

STEREO button

This button selects the Stereo listening mode.

SURROUND button

This button selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

[ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons can be used to select any of the available listening modes.

TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons (35, 44, 53)

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker.

DISPLAY button (37)

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

REMOTE MODE buttons (10)

These buttons are used to select the remote controller modes. When you press a button on the remote controller, the REMOTE MODE button for the currently selected mode lights up.

SLEEP button (43)

This button is used to set the Sleep function.

VOL [ ]/[ ] button (36)

This button can be used to adjust the volume of the AV receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

MUTING button (43)

This button is used to mute the AV receiver.

SETUP button (34, 48, 51)

This button is used to access various settings.

CINE FLTR button (49)

This button is used to set the CinemaFILTER function.

L NIGHT button (49)

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

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Remote Controller —Continued

DVD Mode

To select your DVD player as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the [DVD] REMOTE MODE button.

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A / B

ENTER

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

8 9

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

C DTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

ALBUM

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

645S

DVD

C D

CDR

HDD

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

DVD

N O

ON/STANDBY button

This button sets the DVD player to On or Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a DVD changer.

TOP MENU button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] & ENTER buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

RETURN button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.

SUBTITLE button

This button is used to select subtitles.

AUDIO button

This button selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track on the DVD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

MENU button

This button is used to display a DVD’s menu.

SETUP button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

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CD Mode

To select your CD player as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

To set the remote controller to CD mode, press the [CD] REMOTE MODE button.

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

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DIMMER SLEEP

GUIDE

TOP MENU

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

CDR

C DTAPE TUNER

HDD

CLR

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

C D

✽

ON/STANDBY button

This button sets the CD player to On or Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time.

DISC +/– button

This button selects discs on a CD changer.

Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the CD player’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as for RECEIVER mode.

✽

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

645S

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

SP A / B

ENTER

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

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MD, & CDR Mode

To select your MiniDisc or CD recorder as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

TAPE

*You must change the Input Display (see page 33).

To set the remote controller to MD or CDR mode, press the [MD] or [CDR] REMOTE MODE button.

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

MD or CD recorder

REMOTE MODE

DVD

RECEIVER

TAPE

C D

DVD

CDR

C DTAPE TUNER

HDD

CLR

DISC

VOL

ALBUM

CDR

✽

ON/STANDBY button

This button sets the MD/CD recorder to On or Standby.

Number buttons

These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating speciﬁc points in time. The [+10] button is used to enter numbers above 10.

Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.

DISPLAY button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track on the MD/CD recorder’s display, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

CLR button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

PLAY MODE button

This button is used to select play modes on a component with selectable play modes.

✽

ENTER

645S

RANDOM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A / B

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

The VOL [ ]/[ ] and LISTENING MODE buttons work the same as for RECEIVER mode.

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HDD Mode

To select your HDD component as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

*You must change the Input Display (see page 33).

To set the remote controller to HDD mode, press the [HDD] REMOTE MODE button.

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

MULTI CH

789

--/---

DIMMER SLEEP

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A / B

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

TAPE

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

C DTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

ALBUM

ENTER

DVD

C D

CDR

HDD

VOL

MUTING

HDD

ON/STANDBY button

This button sets the HDD component to On or Standby.

ALBUM +/– button

This button selects the next or previous album on an HDD component.

PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons select the previous or next playlist on the HDD component.

Playback buttons

From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse, Fast Forward, Previous and Next.

DISPLAY button

This button turns on the HDD component’s display for 30 seconds.

MENU, ENTER, and Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

buttons

MENU button: Displays the HDD component’s

menu.

[ ]/[ ] buttons: Select options on the HDD

component’s menu.

ENTER button: Conﬁrms the selection on the

HDD component’s menu.

RANDOM button

This button is used with the random playback function.

REPEAT button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

SETUPRETURN

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

STEREO

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

DISPLAY

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

L NIGHT

645S

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TAPE Mode

To select your Cassette deck as the input source, press:

RECEIVER

TAPE mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the AV receiver via .

To set the remote controller to TAPE mode, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button.

For twin cassette decks, only deck B can be controlled.

TAPE

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start playback.

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop playback.

Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind. The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

ON/STANDBY

INPUT SELECTOR

123

V1V2V

456

789

--/---

GUIDE

TOP MENU

SP A / B

PLAYLIST PLAYLIST

STEREO

AUDIO REPEAT

TEST TONE

DISPLAY

MULTI CH

DIMMER SLEEP

ENTER

LISTENING MODE

SURROUND

RANDOM

SUBTITLE

CH SEL

PLAY MODE

REMOTE MODE

RECEIVER

TAPE

DVD

C DTAPE TUNER

CLR

DISC

ALBUM

LEVEL

L NIGHT

DVD

C D

CDR

HDD

VOL

MUTING

SETUPRETURN

LEVEL

CINE FLTR

RECEIVER

TAPE

A B C

645S

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Enjoying Home Theater

Speaker Sets A and B

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B .

Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.

*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.

Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.

Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output

Remote

controller

SP A / B

Off

Off Set A: 5.1 channels

On Set B: 2 channels

Off No sound

A B

Speaker Set A: Main Room

AV receiver

A SPEAKERS B

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward.

Set A: 2.1 channels Set B: 2 channels

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies it’s used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

* While speaker set B is on, this speaker

outputs no sound.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

Speaker Set B: Sub Room

Corner

1/3 wall length

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be equally spaced from the listener.

* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no

sound.

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Connecting Your Speakers

Speaker Conﬁguration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect ﬁve speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers that you have.

Number of speakers: 2345

Front left

Front right

Center

Surround left

Surround right

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

Before using the AV receiver, you must specify which speakers are connected and their sizes (see page 34).

To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 52). In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 52.)

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Attaching the Speaker Labels

The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are color-coded for ease of identiﬁcation. (The negative (–) speaker terminals are all black.)

Speaker terminal Color

Front left White

Front right Red

Center Green

Surround left Blue

Surround right Gray

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

Speaker Connection Precautions

Read the following before connecting your speakers:

•You can connect speakers with an impedance of

6 ohms or higher . If you use speakers with a lower

impedance, and use the ampliﬁer at high volume levels for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.

• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.

• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.

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

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

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

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

• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

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