1.ContentsAV Receiver Introduction ...................................2TX-NR808Connections.................................13Turning On & Basic Operations ......24Instruction ManualAdvanced Operations .................41Controlling iPod & OtherComponents............................75Others...........................................88Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before makingconnections and plugging in the unit.Following the instructions in this manual will enableyou to obtain optimum performance and listeningenjoyment from your new AV Receiver.Please retain this manual for future reference.En

2. IntroductionWARNING:WARNINGAVISRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUETO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICDO NOT OPENNE PAS OUVRIRSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TOThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within anRAIN OR MOISTURE.equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to thepresence of uninsulated dangerous voltage withinCAUTION:the products enclosure that may be of sufficientTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock toDO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons.USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFERThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isSERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of importantPERSONNEL.operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions inthe literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1.Read these instructions.15. Damage Requiring Service 2.Keep these instructions.Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer 3.Heed all warnings.servicing to qualified service personnel under the fol- 4.Follow all instructions.lowing conditions: 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 6.Clean only with dry cloth.B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install ininto the apparatus, accordance with the manufacturers instructions.C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water, 8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by fol- heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includinglowing the operating instructions. Adjust only amplifiers) that produce heat. those controls that are covered by the operating 9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or instructions as an improper adjustment of other grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades controls may result in damage and will often with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug require extensive work by a qualified technician to has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide restore the apparatus to its normal operation, blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult any way, and an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or performance this indicates a need for service. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 16. Object and Liquid Entry and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the through openings as they may touch dangerous volt- manufacturer. age points or short-out parts that could result in a fire 12. Use only with the cart, stand,PORTABLE CART WARNING or electric shock. tripod, bracket, or table speci-The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or fied by the manufacturer, orsplashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as sold with the apparatus. When vases shall be placed on the apparatus. a cart is used, use caution Dont put candles or other burning objects on top of when moving the cart/appara-this unit. tus combination to avoid17. BatteriesS3125A injury from tip-over. Always consider the environmental issues and follow 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when local regulations when disposing of batteries. unused for long periods of time.18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade- vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam- quate ventilation. aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like been dropped. gap for warm air to escape.En2 3. Precautions1. Recording CopyrightUnless its for personal useFor U.S. models only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without FCC Information for User the permission of the copyright holder. CAUTION:2. AC FuseThe AC fuse inside the unit is not user-ser- viceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact yourThe user changes or modifications not expressly approved Onkyo dealer. by the party responsible for compliance could void the3. CareOccasionally you should dust the unit all over users authority to operate the equipment. with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft clothNOTE: dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and This equipment has been tested and found to comply with water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 clean cloth. Dont use abrasive cloths, thinners, alco- of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide hol, or other chemical solvents, because they may reasonable protection against harmful interference in a damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.residential installation.4. Power This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre- WARNING quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTIONradio communications. However, there is no guarantee CAREFULLY.that interference will not occur in a particular installation. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the volt- or television reception, which can be determined by turn- age requirements printed on the units rear panel (e.g.,ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).to correct the interference by one or more of the following The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit measures: from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. Increase the separation between the equipment and Pressing ON/STANDBY to select Standby mode does receiver. not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ- the unit for an extended period, remove the power cordent from that to which the receiver is connected. from the AC outlet. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-5. Preventing Hearing Loss cian for help. Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head- For Canadian Models phones can cause hearing loss.NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COM-6. Batteries and Heat Exposure PLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Warning For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, like. FULLY INSERT.7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet HandsNever han- dle this unit or its power cord while your hands areModle pour les Canadien wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer.REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE8. Handling NotesLA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB- If you need to transport this unit, use the original003 DU CANADA.packaging to pack it how it was when you originallySur les modles dont la fiche est polarise:bought it. ATTENTION: POUR VITER LES CHOCS LEC- Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGEa long time, because they may leave marks on the DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-case.DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU This units top and rear panels may get warm afterFOND.prolonged use. This is normal. If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may notwork properly the next time you turn it on, so besure to use it occasionally.En3 4. For British models Supplied Accessories Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qual-Make sure you have the following accessories: ified service personnel.Indoor FM antenna ( 21) IMPORTANTAM loop antenna ( 21) The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordancePower cord ( 21) with the following code:Speaker cable labels ( 13)Blue: NeutralSpeaker setup microphone ( 29)Brown: LiveRemote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appa-(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not sup- ratus may not correspond with the coloured markingsplied for this unit.) identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the *In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the prod- terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloureduct name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color. black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Using the Remote Controller red.Installing the Batteries IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse Note needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved If the remote controller by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rat- doesnt work reliably, tryreplacing the batteries. ing as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA Dont mix new and old mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.batteries or different If the power cords plug is not suitable for your socket out-types of batteries. lets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in If you intend not to use the plug.the remote controller fora long time, remove the Batteries (AA/R6)batteries to prevent dam- For European Modelsage from leakage or corrosion. Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage Declaration of Conformityfrom leakage or corrosion. We, ONKYO EUROPEELECTRONICS GmbHAiming the Remote ControllerLIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,82194 GROEBENZELL,To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiversGERMANYremote control sensor, as shown below. declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the Transmission correspondingtechnical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. Remote control sensor GROEBENZELL, GERMANY AV receiver K. MIYAGIONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbHApprox. 16 ft. (5 m)Received TransmitterAV receiverIncoming sensor 15 15 Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)En4 5. ContentsIntroductionAdvanced OperationsImportant Safety Instructions ......................................... 2 Advanced Setup ............................................................. 41Precautions....................................................................... 3On-screen Setup Menus............................................... 41Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 41Using the Remote Controller .......................................... 4Input/Output Assign ...................................................... 42Features ............................................................................ 6 Speaker Setup.............................................................. 45Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 8Audio Adjust ................................................................. 49Front Panel..................................................................... 8Source Setup................................................................ 50Display............................................................................ 9Listening Mode Preset.................................................. 54Rear Panel ................................................................... 10 Miscellaneous ............................................................... 55Remote Controller.......................................................... 11Hardware Setup............................................................ 55Controlling the AV Receiver ......................................... 11Lock Setup.................................................................... 58About Home Theater ...................................................... 12Using the Audio Settings .............................................. 58Enjoying Home Theater................................................ 12NET/USB.......................................................................... 61About NET .................................................................... 61Connections Connecting the AV Receiver ........................................ 61Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 13 Listening to Internet Radio............................................ 62Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 13Playing Music Files on a Server ................................... 63Connecting a Power Amplifier ...................................... 16Remote Playback from Media Server/About AV Connections ................................................. 17 Personal Computer .................................................... 66Connecting Your Components with HDMI.................... 18 Network Settings .......................................................... 67Connecting Your Components ..................................... 19 About USB .................................................................... 68Connecting OnkyoComponents ............................ 20Multi Zone ....................................................................... 70Connecting Antenna..................................................... 21Connecting Zone 2 ....................................................... 70Connecting the Power Cord ......................................... 21Connecting Zone 3 ....................................................... 71Which Connections Should I Use?............................... 22 Setting the Powered Zone 2 ......................................... 71Setting the Multi Zone................................................... 72Using Zone 2/3 ............................................................. 72Turning On & Basic Operations Using the Remote Controller inTurning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 24 Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits ......................... 74Turning On ................................................................... 24Turning Off ................................................................... 24Controlling iPod & Other ComponentsBasic Operations............................................................ 25Selecting the Language Used for Controlling iPod ............................................................. 75the Onscreen Setup Menus ....................................... 25 Connecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port .............. 75Playing the Connected Component.............................. 25Connecting an Onkyo Dock .......................................... 76Displaying Source Information ..................................... 25Using the Onkyo Dock .................................................. 77Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 25 Controlling Your iPod.................................................... 78Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 26 Controlling Other Components..................................... 80Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 26Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...................... 80Selecting Speaker Layout ............................................ 26Looking up for Remote Control Code ........................... 80Using the Home Menu.................................................. 26Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 82Changing the Input Display .......................................... 27Remote Control Codes forUsing Headphones....................................................... 27 Onkyo Components Connected via..................... 82Using Easy Macros ...................................................... 27 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ............................. 83Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction andResetting the Remote Controller .................................. 83Speaker Setup ........................................................... 28Controlling Other Components ..................................... 83Listening to the Radio ................................................... 31 Activities Setup ............................................................. 85Using the Tuner............................................................ 31Learning Commands .................................................... 86Presetting FM/AM Stations........................................... 32 Using Normal Macros ................................................... 87Using RDS(excluding North American and Taiwan models) ....... 32 OthersRecording ....................................................................... 34Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 35Troubleshooting ............................................................. 88Selecting Listening Modes ........................................... 35Specifications ................................................................. 93About Listening Modes................................................. 36 About HDMI ..................................................................... 95Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 96Video Resolution Chart.................................................. 98 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press ON/STANDBY ( 88).En5 6. Features Amplifier Miscellaneous 135 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) 40 SIRIUS*9/FM/AM Presets (North American mod- 180 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)els) 230 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) 40 FM/AM Presets (excluding North American mod- WRATWide Range Amplifier Technologyels) (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth) Audyssey MultEQ*4 to Correct Room Acoustic Prob- Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitrylems H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Audyssey Dynamic EQ*4 for Loudness Correction Power Transformer Audyssey Dynamic Volume*4 to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range Processing Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms) HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080p Compatible) with Auto Power-down Function Faroudja DCDi Cinema Enhancement Bi-Directional Preprogrammed (with onscreen display HDMI (Ver.1.4a with Audio Return Channel, 3D), Deep- setup) RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities Color, x.v.Color*, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio, and Mode-Key LEDs DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM*1 Dolby Pro Logic IIz*3 New Surround Format (front- high) Audyssey DSX*4 for New Surround Channels (front-Manufactured under license from THX Ltd. U.S. and foreign wide/front-high) patent applications pending. THX and the THX logo are 4 DSP Modes for Gaming; Rock/Sports/Action/RPG trademarks of THX Ltd. which are registered in some jurisdic- Non-Scaling Configurationtions. All rights reserved. *2 A-Form Listening Mode Memory Direct ModeManufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s: 5,451,942; Pure Audio Mode5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; Music Optimizer*5 for Compressed Digital Music files 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Convertersworldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio,and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technologyincludes software. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Connections *3 7 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output (North American and Taiwan models)Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 7 HDMI*6 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D sym- (European, Australian and Asian models)bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Onkyo for System Control*4 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical/3 Coaxial) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. Universal Port for the Optional Dock for iPod*/HDU.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ, Radio*7 tuner module (North American models)/ Audyssey DSX, Audyssey Dynamic Volume and DAB+ tuner module (European, Australian and AsianAudyssey Dynamic EQ are registered trademarks and trade- models)marks of Audyssey Laboratories. Dual Subwoofer Pre Out*5 Music Optimizer is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*8*6 Powered Zone 2HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Internet Radio* Connectivity (SIRIUS Internet Radio*9/Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody/Slacker/Mediafly/Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Napster) *7* Services available may vary depending on the region. Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files HD Radio and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBRtrademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.En Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC6 7. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).*8 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.*9 SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii.THX Select2 PlusBefore any home theater component can be THX Select2Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality andperformance tests. Only then can a product feature theTHX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that theHome Theater products you purchase will give yousuperb performance for many years to come. THXSelect2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters,including power amplifier performance, and pre-ampli-fier performance and operation for both digital and ana-log domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also featureproprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) whichaccurately translate movie soundtracks for home theaterplayback.*Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.*Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an elec- tronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.*x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation.*Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.*DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digi- tal Living Network Alliance.This product incorporates copyright protection technologythat is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectualproperty rights. Use of this copyright protection technol-ogy must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, andis intended for home and other limited consumer uses onlyunless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.En7 8. Front & Rear PanelsFront PanelFront flapPull here to open the flap. The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.ON/STANDBY button ( 24) DISPLAY button ( 25)STANDBY indicator ( 24) MASTER VOLUME control and indicator ( 25)ZONE 2 indicator ( 72)PURE AUDIO button ( 35)ZONE 3 indicator ( 72)HDMI THRU indicator ( 57)Remote control sensor/transmitter ( 4)Input selector buttons (BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/Display ( 9)SAT, GAME, PC, AUX, TUNER, TV/CD, PHONO, PORT and NET/USB) ( 25) (North American and Taiwan models) (European, Australian and Asian models)En8 9. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. PHONES jack ( 27)SETUP button ( 41) ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and OFF buttons ( 72) RETURN button TONE button ( 58, 73)SETUP MIC jack ( 29) LEVEL button ( 73) USB port ( 68) MONITOR OUT button ( 43) AUX INPUT jacks (HDMI, VIDEO, AUDIO L/R and LISTENING MODE buttons (MOVIE/TV, MUSIC,DIGITAL) ( 18, 19) GAME and THX) ( 35)Upand Downbuttons ( 58, 73) DIMMER button (North American and TaiwanMUSIC OPTIMIZER button ( 59) models) ( 25)POWER switch (European, Australian and Asian MEMORY button ( 32)models) ( 24) TUNING MODE button ( 31) RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and TUNING, PRESET ( 31 to 32), arrow andAsian models) ( 32) ENTER buttons DisplayFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.Speaker/channel indicators Bi AMP indicator ( 15) Z2 (Powered Zone 2) indicator ( 72)Headphone indicator ( 27) Listening mode and format indicators ( 35, 59) Audyssey indicator ( 28, 50) NETWORK indicator ( 62)Dynamic EQ indicator ( 50) Tuning indicators Dynamic Vol indicator ( 51) RDS indicator (excluding North American and Message area Taiwan models) ( 32) USB indicator ( 68) AUTO indicator ( 31) Volume level ( 25) TUNED indicator ( 31)MUTING indicator ( 26) FM STEREO indicator ( 31) Audio input indicators SLEEP indicator ( 26)En9 10. Rear Panel (North American and Taiwan models) * (European, Australian and Asian models)DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks AC INLETRS232 port GND screwTerminal for control.Composite, S-Video and analog audio jacksREMOTE CONTROL jack(BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN,UNIVERSAL PORT jackGAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN and PHONO IN)ETHERNET portMultichannel input jacksSIRIUS antenna jack (North American models)(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R and SUBWOOFER)MONITOR OUT V and S jacks PRE OUT jacksCOMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT (FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R,jacks SB/FH/FW L/R, SUBWOOFER, ZONE 2 L/R andHDMI IN and OUT jacks (North American andZONE 3 L/R)Taiwan models) * SBSurround Back, FHFront High, FWFront WideHDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and Speaker TerminalsHDMI OUT SUB) jacks (European, Australian andAsian models)(FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, FRONT HIGH L/R andIR IN and OUT jacksFRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R)ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 12V TRIGGER OUT jacksFM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal See Connecting the AV Receiver for connection infor-PC IN portmation ( 13 to 22).En10 11. Remote ControllerControlling the AV ReceiverTo control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to selectReceiver mode.You can also use the remote controller to controlOnkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player andother components.See Entering Remote Control Codes for moredetails ( 82). For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY button ( 24)ON button ( 24) *1 ACTIVITIES buttons (ALL OFF, MY MOVIE, MYTV and MY MUSIC) ( 27, 87)REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons(BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX,TUNER, TV/CD, PHONO, PORT and NET/USB)( 25)SP LAYOUT button ( 26)*2Arrow / / / and ENTER buttonsSETUP button ( 41)LISTENING MODE buttons (MOVIE/TV, MUSIC,GAME and THX) ( 35)DIMMER button ( 25)DISPLAY button ( 25)MUTING button ( 26)VOL / button ( 25)RETURN buttonHOME button ( 26)SLEEP button ( 26) Controlling the tuner To control the AV receivers tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.Arrow / buttons ( 31)D.TUN button (TUNER remote mode only) ( 31)CH +/ button ( 32)Number buttons ( 31) *1 When you want to change the remote controller mode withoutchanging the current input source, press MODE and withinabout 8 seconds, press REMOTE MODE. Then, with the AVreceivers remote controller, you can control the componentcorresponding to the button you pressed. *2 VIDEO functions as a short cut of HOME.En11 12. About Home TheaterEnjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receivers superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own homejust like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs or DVDs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyos original DSP lis- tening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).Front speakers (Left and Right)These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to pro-vide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positionedfacing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV.Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at theapex.Center speakerThis speaker enhances the front speakers, making sound movementsdistinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainlyfor dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about earlevel, or at the same height as the front speakers.Surround speakers (Left and Right)These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add real-istic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightlybehind, about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm) above ear level. Ideally theyshould be equidistant from the listener.Subwoofer(s)The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-FrequencyEffects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from yoursubwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listeningroom, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can beobtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-thirdthe width of the wall, as shown.Surround back speakers (Left and Right)These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ESMatrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance therealism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind theCornerlistener. Position them behind the listener about 2 to 3 feet (60 toposition100 cm) above ear level.Front high speakers (Left and Right)These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, and1/3 of wallAudyssey DSX. They significantly enhance the spatial experience.positionPosition them at least 3.3 feet (100 cm) above the front speakers (pref-Tip erably as high as possible) and at an angle slightly wider than the frontspeakers. To find the best position for your subwoofer, whileFront wide speakers (Left and Right)playing a movie or some music with good bass,These speakers are necessary to enjoy Audyssey DSX. They signifi-experiment by placing your subwoofer at variouscantly enhance the spatial experience. Position them well outside of thepositions within the room, and choose the one thatfront speakers. See also http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dsx.htmlprovides the most satisfying results.about optimum speaker placement for Audyssey DSX.En12 13. ConnectionsConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers:Speaker Configuration You can connect speakers with an impedance of betweenThe following table indicates the channels you should use4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connecteddepending on the number of speakers that you have. speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sureFor 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need 7to set the minimum speaker impedance to 4ohmsspeakers and a powered subwoofer.( 45). If you use speakers with a lower impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long periodNumber of 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 11of time, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.speakers Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet beforeFront speakers making any connections.Center Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.speaker Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In otherSurround words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)speakers terminals, and negative () terminals only to negative ()Surround back terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, thespeaker*1*2sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.Surround back Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables mayspeakers*2 affect the sound quality and should be avoided.Front high Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.speakers*2 Doing so may damage the AV receiver.Front wide speakers*2 Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have con- tact with the AV receivers rear panel. Doing so may*1 If youre using only one surround back speaker, connect it to damage the AV receiver. the SURR BACK L terminals.*2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers cannot be used at the same time.No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-woofer is recommended for a really powerful and solidbass.To get the best from your surround sound system, youneed to set the speaker settings. You can do this automati-cally ( 28) or manually ( 45).Attaching the Speaker Cable LabelsThe AV receivers positive (+) speaker terminals are all Dont connect more than one cable to each speaker ter-red (the negative () speaker terminals are all black). minal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.Speaker Color Dont connect one speaker to several terminals.Front left, Front high left, Front wide left, WhiteZone 2 leftFront right, Front high right, Front wide right,RedZone 2 rightCenterGreenSurround left BlueSurround rightGraySurround back leftBrownSurround back right TanThe supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded andyou should attach them to the positive (+) side of eachspeaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then allyou need to do is to match the color of each label to thecorresponding speaker terminal.En13 14. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of 1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm) insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Using 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. The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If youre using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.Front high Front wide Front wide Front high right right Front right Front left left left Center speakerspeakerspeakerspeakerspeakerspeaker speakerSurroundSurround Surround Surroundright back right back leftleftspeakerspeaker speakerspeakerEn14 15. Using Dipole SpeakersDipole speakers Normal speakersYou can use dipole speakers for the surround and surroundback speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in twodirections. TV/screenTV/screenDipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them toindicate how they should be positioned. The surround dipolespeakers should be positioned so that their arrows pointtoward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speak-ers should be positioned so that their arrows point towardeach other, as shown.Front speakersCenter speakerSurround speakersSubwoofer(s)Surround back speakersFront high speakersFront wide speakersConnecting a Powered SubwooferUsing a suitable cable, connect the AV receiversSUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on Powered subwooferyour powered subwoofer, as shown. If your sub-woofer is unpowered and youre using an externalamplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT LINE INPUTLINE INPUTjack to an input on the amp.You can connect the powered subwoofer with twoSUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively.The same signal is output from each jack. LINE INPUTLINE INPUTBi-amping the Front SpeakersThe FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R terminal posts can beused with front speakers and surround back speakers respec-tively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feedsfor a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providingimproved bass and treble performance. When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up toa 5.1 speaker system in the main room. For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R terminal posts connect to thefront speakers woofer terminals; the SURR BACK L/R ter-minal posts connect to the front speakers tweeter terminals.RightLeft Once youve completed the bi-amping connections shownspeaker speakerbelow and turned on the AV receiver, you must set theSpeakers Type(Front) setting to Bi-Amp to enable bi-amping ( 45). Tweeter (high) Woofer (low) 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.En15 16. Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks, and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this AV receivers SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively. The same signal is output from each jack. *1Power amplifierPowered subwoofer See Connecting a Powered Front left speakerSubwoofer for more information Center speaker( 15). Front right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Surround back/Front wide/Front high left speaker*1 Surround back/Front wide/Front high right speaker*1 Note*1 Specify None for the channel that you dont want to output ( 46). SBSurround Back, FHFront High, FWFront WideEn16 17. About AV ConnectionsConnected image with AV componentsHDMI cable : Video & AudioOther cables: Video: Audio AV receiverAV receiver Blu-ray Disc/Blu-ray Disc/ TV, projector, etc. DVD playerGame consoleTV, projector, etc.DVD player Game console Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. Dont connect the power cord until youve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Right! Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunc-tions). To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables. Wrong!AV Cables and JacksSignalCable JackDescriptionVideo and HDMI HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.AudioVideo Component videoYComponent video separates the luminance (Y) and colorGreendifference signals (PB/CB, PR/CR), providing the best pic- PB/CBBlueture quality (some TV manufacturers label their compo- PR/CRnent video sockets slightly differently).RedAnalog RGBThis is a conventional analog interface to connect a PC anda display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature).S-Video S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and pro-vides better picture quality than composite video.Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, andV Yellowother video equipment.Audio Optical digital OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digitalaudio sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audioquality is the same as coaxial.Coaxial digital Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digitalaudio Orangesound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audioquality is the same as optical.Analog audioL White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.(RCA)R RedMultichannel ana- This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is typi-log audio (RCA) cally used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-channel ana-log audio output. Several standard analog audio cables canbe used instead of a multichannel cable.*Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI con- nection.Note The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. The AV receivers optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when its removed.Push plugs in all the way.CautionEn To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.17 18. Connecting Your Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video RecorderGame console TV, projector, etc. Personal computerBlu-ray Disc/DVD player CamcorderSatellite, cable, set-top box, etc. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. : Assignment can be changed ( 42). JackSignal ComponentsAssignableInputHDMI IN 1 Audio/VideoBlu-ray Disc/DVD player HDMI IN 2VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder HDMI IN 3Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. HDMI IN 4Game console HDMI IN 5Personal computer HDMI IN 6Other components AUX INPUT HDMI Camcorder Output (North HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc. American and Taiwan models) Output (Euro- HDMI OUT MAINTV pean, Austra- HDMI OUT SUB Projector, etc. lian and Asian models) Refer to About HDMI ( 95) and Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ( 96). Audio return channel (ARC) function Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT (North American and Taiwan models)/HDMI OUT MAIN (European, Australian and Asian models) of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector. To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and HDMI Control (RIHD) is set to On ( 56). Tip To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TVs speakers: Set the TV Control setting to On ( 57) for an -compatible TV. Set the Audio TV Out setting to On ( 56) when the TV is not compatible with or the TV Control setting to Off. Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD players HDMI audio output setting to PCM. To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see Connecting Your Components ( 19).Note When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On ( 56) to hear from your TVs speakers, by controlling the AV receivers volume, the sound will be output from the AV receivers speakers, too. When the TV Control setting is set to On ( 57) to hear from speakers of-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receivers volume, the AV receivers speakers will produce sound while the TVs speakers are muted. To stop the AV receivers speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TVs settings, or turn down the AV receivers volume.En18 19. Connecting Your Components Front RearConnect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.: Assignment can be changed ( 44).No.Jack SignalComponentsAssignable AUX INPUTVIDEO Composite video Camcorder, etcAUDIO L/R Analog audioDIGITAL Digital audio COMPONENTIN 1 (BD/DVD) Component video Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VIDEOIN 2 (CBL/SAT)Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc. DIGITALCOAXIALIN 1 (BD/DVD)Digital audio Blu-ray Disc/DVD player IN 2 (VCR/DVR) VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder IN 3 (CBL/SAT) Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. OPTICALIN 1 (GAME)Game console IN 2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player MONITOR OUTComposite video TV, projector, etc.and S-Video BD/DVD INAnalog audio, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player VCR/DVR IN composite video VCR or DVD recorder/digitaland S-Video video recorder CBL/SAT IN Satellite, cable, set-top box, etc. GAME INGame console PC INAnalog audioPersonal computer TV/CD IN TV, CD player,cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,Turntable*1 PHONO IN Turntable*1 UNIVERSAL PORT Analog audio/ Universal port optional dockvideo (UP-A1 etc.) PC INAnalog RGBPersonal computer *2 Multichannel input Analog audioDVD player, DVD-Audio or*3Super Audio CD-capable player, Enor an MPEG decorder 19 20. Note *1Connect a turntable (MM) that has built-in a phono preamp to TV/CD IN or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned off. If your turntable (MM) doesnt have a phono preamp, connect to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type car- tridge, youll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to PHONO IN. See your turntables man- ual for details. If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receivers GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it. *2 When you connect your personal computer to PC IN and select PC input selector, video of the personal computer is output from HDMI output(s). However, because the AV receiver selects the video input in the order of HDMI > component > analog RGB, if you have assigned HDMI IN to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output signals from HDMI IN in priority to PC IN. *3 To select the multichannel input, select the BD/DVD input selector and see Audio Selector ( 60). To adjust the subwoofer sensi- tivity for the multichannel input, see Subwoofer Input Sensitivity ( 45). The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. With connection , you can listen and record audio from the external components while you are in Zone 2/3. You can listen and record audio from the external components in the main room; you can listen to the audio in Zone 2/3 as well. With connection , you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen in Zone 2/3 as well, use and .) How to record the video With the connections described above, you cannot record the video through the AV receiver. To make a connection for video recording ( 34).Connecting OnkyoComponentsStep 1: NoteMake sure that each Onkyo component is connected Use only cables for connections.cables are suppliedwith an analog audio cable (connection in the hookup with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).examples) ( 19). Some components have two jacks. You can connect eitherStep 2:one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting addi- tional-capable components.Make the connection (see illustration below). Connect only Onkyo components to jacks. Connecting otherStep 3:manufacturers components may cause a malfunction.If youre using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck, Some components may not support all functions. Refer tochange the Input Display ( 27). the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components. While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the System On/Auto Power On With(Remote Interactive), you can use the following and Direct Change functions do not work. special functions: Do not use RI connections if you use HDMI Control (RIHD) ( 56). System On/Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected viaIN L while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV R receiver will automatically turn on and select that com- TV/CD ponent as the input source. Direct ChangeFRONTL When playback is started on a component connected via REMOTE R CONTROL, the AV receiver automatically selects that compo- BD/DVD nent as the input source. Remote Control You can use the AV receivers remote controller to con- RANALOGL trol your other -capable Onkyo components, point-e.g., CD playerAUDIO OUT ing the remote controller at the AV receivers remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter RL the appropriate remote control code first ( 82).ANALOG e.g., DVD playerAUDIO OUTEn20 21. Connecting AntennaThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The AV receiver wont pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to usethe tuner.Caution (North American and (European, Australian Be careful that you dont injure yourself when Taiwan models)and Asian models) using thumbtacks.Insert the plug fully Insert the plug fullyinto the jack.into the jack.Push. Insert wire.Release.Assembling the AM loop antenna.Thumbtacks, etc.Indoor FM antenna (supplied)AM loop antenna (supplied) Note Once your AV receiver is ready for use, youll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possiblereception. 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 AMantenna. Connecting the Power Cord Note Step 1: Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speak-ers and AV components. Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receivers Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge AC INLET.that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the samecircuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a differentbranch circuit. Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AVreceiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively foruse with the AV receiver and should not be used with any otherequipment. To AC wall outlet Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while theother end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may causean electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the Step 2:wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. En 21 22. Which Connections Should I Use? The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. Video Connection Formats Video component can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB), component video or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the Monitor Out setting ( 42), which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconver- sion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). To by-pass video upconversion in the AV receiver, simultaneously press the VCR/DVR and RETURN on the AV receiver. While continuing to hold down the VCR/DVR, press RETURN to toggle until Skip appears on the display. Release both buttons. To use the video upconversion in the AV receiver, repeat the above process until Use appears on the display and release the buttons. Monitor Out setting set to HDMI (North American and Taiwan models)Monitor Out setting set to HDMI Main or HDMI Sub (European, Australian and Asian models) Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown,Video Signal Flow Chart with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. (North American and Taiwan models) Use this setting ifCompositeS-VideoPC IN Component HDMI(Analog RGB) you connect the AV receivers HDMI OUT to your TV.IN (European, Australian and Asian models) Use these set- tings if you connect the AV receivers HDMI OUT MAIN orAV receiver HDMI OUT SUB, respectively, to your TV. The composite video, S-Video and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.MONITOR OUTComposite S-VideoComponent HDMINote (North American and Taiwan models) If not connected to HDMI OUT, the Monitor Out setting will be automatically switched to TV, projector, etc. Analog ( 23). (European, Australian and Asian models) If not connected to the same output you have selected in the Monitor Out setting, the Monitor Out setting will be automatically switched to Analog ( 23). In this case, the setting of the output resolution will be that for HDMI output ( 42). Moreover, it will be switched to 1080i when 1080p is selected, and to Through when Auto is selected. Monitor Out setting set to Both, Both(Main) or Both(Sub) (European, Australian and Asian models) Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown,Video Signal Flow Chart with composite video, S-Video, PC IN (Analog RGB) and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. component video sources all being upconverted for both HDMI outputs. Use these settings if you connect the AV receivers HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB to your CompositeS-VideoPC INComponent HDMI TVs. (Analog RGB) The composite video, S-Video and component video outputsIN pass through their respective input signals as they are. AV receiver Both: Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs at the resolution supported by both TVs. You cannot select Resolution setting. The Picture Adjust setting willMONITOR OUT be that for HDMI Main. Composite S-Video Component HDMI Both(Main): Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT MAIN will become a priority; TV, projector, etc depending on the resolution, video signals may not be out- put from HDMI OUT SUB. Both(Sub): Video signals are output from both HDMI outputs but HDMI OUT SUB will become a priority; depend-En ing on the resolution, video signals may not be output from HDMI OUT MAIN.22 23. Note The Monitor Out setting will be automatically switched to Analog ( 42) if not connected to both outputs when Both isselected or if not connected to a priority output when Both(Main) or Both(Sub) is selected. Monitor Out setting set to AnalogVideo input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, Video Signal Flow Chartwith composite video, S-Video and PC IN (Analog RGB)sources being upconverted for the component video output. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.Use this setting if you connect the AV receivers COMPO-NENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your TV.CompositeS-VideoPC IN Component HDMIComposite video is upconverted to S-Video and S-Video is (Analog RGB)downconverted to composite video. Note that these conver-INsions only apply to the MONITOR OUT V and S outputs,not the VCR/DVR OUT V and S outputs.AV receiverThe composite video, S-Video and component video outputspass through their respective input signals as they are. MONITOR OUTThis signal flow also applies when the Resolution setting CompositeS-VideoComponent HDMIis set to Through ( 43). *1 TV, projector, etc.*1 PC IN (Analog RGB) input signal is output at 720p resolution.Video Signal Flow and the Resolution SettingWhen the Monitor Out setting is set to Analog ( 42), Video Signal Flow Chartif the Resolution setting is set to anything other than Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.Through ( 43), the video signal flow will be as shownhere, with composite video and S-Video sources being upcon-verted for the component video output.CompositeS-VideoComponent HDMIThe composite video, S-Video, and component video outputsINpass through their respective analog input signals as they are.HDMI input signals are not output.AV receiver MONITOR OUTComposite S-VideoComponentHDMI TV, projector, etc.Audio Connection FormatsAudio component can be connected by using any of the fol- Audio Signal Flow Chartlowing audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial,analog multichannel, or HDMI. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that theAV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analogAnalog MultichannelOpticalCoaxialHDMIline outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals con-INnected to an optical or coaxial digital input are not output by *1AV receiver*1*3 *1 *1the analog VCR/DVR OUT.*3OUTIf signals are present at more than one input, the inputs will Analog HDMIbe selected automatically in the following order of priority:*1 *2HDMI, digital, analog. TV, projector, etc.*1 Depends on the Audio TV Out setting ( 56).*2 This setting is available, when Audio Return Channel setting is set to Auto ( 57), you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC function.*3 Only the front L/R channels are output. En 23 24. Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver(North American and (European, Australian andTaiwan models)Asian models) ON/STANDBYSTANDBY indicatorSTANDBY indicator STANDBYONRECEIVERPOWERTurning On 1(European, Australian and Asian models)Set POWER to the ON position ( ) on the front panel.The AV receiver enters Standby mode, and the STANDBY indicator comes on. 2Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.orPress RECEIVER followed by ON on the remote controller.The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off.Pressing the remote controllers ON again will turn on any components connected via.Turning OffPress ON/STANDBY on the front panel.orPress RECEIVER followed by STANDBY on the remote controller.The AV receiver will enter Standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, alwaysturn down the volume before you turn it off. (European, Australian and Asian models) To completely shut down the AV receiver, set POWER to the OFF position ( ).En24 25. Basic Operations This manual describes the procedure using the Displaying Source Information remote controller unless otherwise specified.You can display various information about the currentinput source as follows. (Components connected to the Selecting the Language Used for theUNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.) Onscreen Setup Menus Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY repeat-You can determine the language used for the onscreen edly to cycle through the available information.setup menus. See Language in the OSD Setup( 55). Tip Alternatively, you can use the AV receivers DISPLAY. Playing the Connected ComponentThe following information can typically be displayed. Operating on the AV receiver Input source1Use the input selector buttons to select the input source.Listeningmode*12Start playback on the source component. Signal format*2 See also:Sampling Controlling Other Components ( 80) frequency Controlling iPod ( 75) Input signal Listening to the Radio ( 31) resolution3To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control. Outputresolution4*1The input source is displayed with the default name even Select a listening mode and enjoy!when you have entered a custom name in Name Edit See also:( 52). Using the Listening Modes ( 35) *2If the input signal is analog, no format information is dis- Audyssey ( 50)played. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency isdisplayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal Operating with the remote controllerformat and the number of channels is displayed. For some dig-ital input signals, including multichannel PCM, the signal for-1Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT SELEC- TOR.mat, number of channels, and sampling frequency isdisplayed.Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the pre-2Start playback on the source component.viously displayed information reappears. See also: Controlling Other Components ( 80) Setting the Display Brightness Controlling iPod ( 75) Listening to the Radio ( 31)You can adjust the brightness of the AV receivers display.3To adjust the volume, use VOL / . Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER repeat-4Select a listening mode and enjoy!edly to select: See also: Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator lights. Using the Listening Modes ( 35) Normal + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off. Audyssey ( 50) Dim + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off. Dimmer + MASTER VOLUME indicator goes off. Tip (North American and Taiwan models) Alternatively, you canuse the AV receivers DIMMER.En25 26. Muting the AV ReceiverUsing the Home Menu You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long stan- Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.dard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and The output is muted and the MUTING indicatorview the current information. flashes on the display. 1Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. TipThe following information will be superimposed onthe TV screen. To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to BD/DVD Standby.AudioBassVideoTreble0dBInfo Subwoofer LevelInputCenter LevelUsing the Sleep Timer Listening Mode Dynamic EQ Dynamic Volume With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly 2Use / / / to make the desired selection. to select the required sleep time. Audio*1 The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes inYou can change the following settings: Bass, 10 minute steps.Treble, Subwoofer Level, Center Level, The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when theDynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume, Late sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep timeNight, Music Optimizer, Re-EQ, Re- appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then theEQ(THX) and Audio Selector. previous display reappears.See also: Audyssey ( 50) Tip Using the Audio Settings ( 58) If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP repeatedly Video*2 until the SLEEP indicator goes off. To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps, press You can change the following settings: Wide SLEEP. Note that if you press SLEEP while the sleep time is Mode, Picture Mode, Brightness, Con- being displayed, youll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. trast, Hue and Saturation. The remote controllers VIDEO acts as a short- cut for this menu.Selecting Speaker LayoutSee also: You can prioritize which speakers you want to use. Picture Adjust ( 53) Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT Info*3*4 repeatedly.You can view the information of the followingSpeaker Layout:FH:items: Audio, Video and Tuner.The sound from front high speakers is output Input*4*5by priority.You can select the input source while viewingSpeaker Layout:FW:the information as follows: the name of inputThe sound from front wide speakers is outputselectors, input assignments, and radio informa-by priority.tion, and ARC function setting.Speaker Layout:SB:Press ENTER to display the current inputThe sound from surround back speakers is out- source, followed by / to select the desiredput by priority.input source. Pressing ENTER again switchesto the selected input source.Note Listening Mode If the Speakers Type(Front) setting is set to Bi-Amp You can select the listening modes that are ( 45), or Powered Zone 2 is being used ( 72), this setting grouped in the following categories: MOVIE/ cannot be selected. When the listening mode that doesnt support front high, frontTV, MUSIC, GAME and THX. wide or surround back speakers is used, the setting cannot be Use / to select the category and / to selected. select the listening mode. Press ENTER to switch to the selected listening mode.En26 27. NoteUsing Headphones*1 If Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume cannot be selected.Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a stan-*2 Only when you have selected Custom in the Picture dard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES Mode ( 53), pressing ENTER allows you to adjust the fol- jack. lowing items via the Home menu; Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation. Press RETURN to return to the original Home menu. Note*3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all Always turn down the volume before connecting your head- channels shown here output the sound.phones.*4 When you have entered a custom name in Name Edit While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the ( 52), the input source is displayed with that name. ButHeadphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR even if not, the component name may be displayed if the AV lights. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) receiver receives it via HDMI connection ( 18). When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is*5 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Portset to Stereo, unless its already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Option Dock will be displayed. Pure Audio. Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listening modescan be used with headphones. Changing the Input DisplayWhen you connect an -capable Onkyo component, youUsing Easy Macrosmust configure the input display so that can workUsing the Easy macro command in the Easy macro mode,properly.you can sequentially operate Onkyo components with sim-This setting can be done only from the front panel.ple commands by simply pressing one button. These com- 1mands are user-specifiable ( 85) and the default actions Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR so that TV/are described below. Press ACTIVITIES to start the Easy CD, GAME or VCR/DVR appears on themacro command. display.Once the AV receiver has entered the normal macro mode,all of ACTIVITIES will automatically switch to the nor-mal macro mode. In this case, pressing ALL OFF will setonly the AV receiver to Standby mode.Press MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC.MY MOVIE (default):1. The TV connected to the AV receiver is turned 2 Press and hold down TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR (about 3 seconds) to change the input display. on.2. The Onkyo DVD player connected to the AV Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, DOCKreceiver is turned on. or TAPE. 3. The AV receiver is turned on. For the TV/CD input selector, the input display4. The input selector of the AV receiver is set to changes in this order:BD/DVD.TV/CD MD CDR5. The player starts playback.*1 TAPE DOCK MY TV (default):1. The TV connected to the AV receiver is turned For the GAME input selector, the setting changes in on. this order:2. The cable set-top box connected to the AV GAME DOCK receiver is turned on. For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting3. The AV receiver is turned on. changes in this order: 4. The input selector of the AV receiver is set toVCR/DVR DOCK CBL/SAT. You can enjoy cable TV. Note DOCK can be selected for the TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVRinput selector, but not at the same time. Enter the appropriate remote control code before using theremote controller for the first time ( 80). En 27 28. MY MUSIC (default): Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction1. The Onkyo CD player connected to the AVand Speaker Setup receiver is turned on.2. The AV receiver is turned on. With the supplied calibrated microphone,3. The input selector of the AV receiver is set to Audyssey MultEQ automatically determines the number TV/CD.of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass man-4. The player starts playback. agement, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening posi- Note tion. Once you start the Easy macro command, you cannot useAudyssey MultEQ then removes the distortion caused byother ACTIVITIES during the execution. If you want to room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problemsoperate other components halfway, press ALL OFF tostop and press desired ACTIVITIES. over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for every- *1 Depending on the start-up time of Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, one. Enabling Audyssey MultEQ allows you to also usethe AV receiver may not activate this playback command. In Audyssey Dynamic EQ, which maintains the properthis case, press on the remote controller. octave-to-octave balance at any volume level ( 50). Before using this function, connect and position all of Turning Off the Componentsyour speakers. If Dynamic EQ is set to On ( 50), the Equalizer setting will be set to Audyssey ( 47). On the otherPress ALL OFF. hand, if it is set to Off, the Dynamic Volume setting1. The connected component stops and turns off. will be set to Off ( 51).2. The AV receiver turns off. It takes about 30 minutes to complete Audyssey MultEQ3. The TV connected to the AV receiver turns off Room Correction and Speaker Setup for 6 positions. Total (Standby).*1*2 measurement time varies depending on the number of *1 speakers.When MY MUSIC is selected, with the default settings, thiswill not be performed. *2 With some televisions, the power may not be turned off (or Using Audyssey MultEQenter standby). Using Audyssey MultEQ to create a listening environ- ment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Changing Source Component Audyssey MultEQ takes measurements at up to six posi- When you want to operate the component that is nottions within the listening area. Position the microphone at assigned as the source component, you can assign it as theear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip source component. See the table for the default assign- pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod. Do not hold ment ( 85).the microphone in your hand during measurements as this will produce inaccurate results.While holding down REMOTE MODE, press and First measurement positionhold down MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC Also referred to as the Main Listening Position this(about 3 seconds). refers to the most central position where one would nor-ACTIVITIES that you pressed flashes twice, indicat- mally sit within the listening environment. MultEQ usesing that the setting has been established. the measurements from this position to calculateExamples:speaker distance, level, polarity, and the optimum cross-When you press MY MUSIC and want to start theover value for the subwoofer.Onkyo Cassette recorder, while holding down TV/CD, press and hold down MY MUSIC (about 3 sec- SecondSixth measurement positionsonds) flashes twice. These are the other listening positions (i.e., the places where the other listeners will sit). You can measure upTip to six positions. This procedure can also be performed via onscreen menu The following examples show some typical home theater( 85). seating arrangements. Choose the one that best matches yours, and position the microphone accordingly when Restoring Default prompted.1 While holding down HOME, press and hold downALL OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds).2 Release HOME and ALL OFF and press ALL OFFagain.ALL OFF flashes twice.En28 29. 4 If you use a powered subwoofer(s), adjust the sub- woofer volume level to 75dB.TV Test tones are played through the subwoofer. Use the volume control on the subwoofer.Note If your subwoofer does not have a volume control, disre- gard the level displayed and press ENTER to proceed to the next step. If you set the subwoofers volume control to its maximum: Listening areato : Listening positionand the displayed level is lower than 75 dB, leave the sub- woofers volume control at its maximum and press NoteENTER to proceed to the next step. Make the room as quiet as possible. Background noise and RadioFrequency Interference (RFI) can disrupt the room measure- 5 Press ENTER. Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speakerments. Close windows, televisions, radios, air conditioners, flu-Setup starts.orescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other Test tones are played through each speaker asdevices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use) or placeit away from all audio electronics. Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker The microphone picks up test tones which played through each Setup runs. This process takes a few minutes. Pleasespeaker as Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speakerrefrain from talking during measurements and doSetup run. not stand between speakers and the microphone. Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphonebe performed while a pair of headphones is connected.during Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup. 1Turn on the AV receiver and the connected TV. 6 Place the setup microphone at the next position,On the TV, select the input to which the AV receiver and then press ENTER.is connected. Audyssey MultEQ performs more measurements. 2Set the speaker setup microphone at the Main Lis-This takes a few minutes. 7tening Position , and connect it to the SETUP When prompted, repeat step 6.MIC jack.SETUP MIC jack 8 Use / to select an option, and then press ENTER. MultEQ: Auto Setup - - Review Speaker Configuration - - SubwooferYes Front 40Hz TV Center40Hz Surround 100HzSpeaker setup microphone Front WideNone Front High 100Hz Surr Back120Hz Surr Back Ch 2chThe speaker setting menu appears. SaveCancel 3When youve finished making the settings, pressENTER. The options are:Save: MultEQ: Auto SetupSave the calculated settings and exitSpeakers Type(Front) Normal Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and SpeakerPowered Zone2Not ActSubwoofer Yes Setup.Cancel: If your front speakers are bi-amped, you must Cancel Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction andselect Bi-Amp in the Speakers Type(Front) Speaker Setup.setting ( 45). For hookup information, see Bi-Noteamping the Front Speakers ( 15). You can view the calculated settings for the speaker con- If you change Powered Zone2 setting, refer tofiguration, speaker distances, and speaker levels by usingSetting the Powered Zone 2 for more details / . 9( 71).Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. If you are using a subwoofer(s), select Yes in theSubwoofer ( 46). If not, select No and skipstep 4. En 29 30. NoteChanging the Speaker Settings Manually When Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker SetupYou can manually make changes to the settings found dur- is complete, the Equalizer will be set to Audyssey ( 47). ing Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker The Audyssey indicator will light ( 9).Setup. You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by discon- See also: necting the setup microphone. Speaker Configuration ( 46) Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during Speaker Distance ( 46) Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Level Calibration ( 47) If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically Equalizer Settings ( 47) when Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup starts. Note Changes to the room after Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction Please note that THX recommends any THX main speakers be and Speaker Setup requires you run Audyssey MultEQ Roomset to 80Hz(THX). If you set up your speakers using Correction and Speaker Setup again, as room EQ characteristics Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, may have changed.please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to80 Hz (THX) crossover ( 46). Error Messages Sometimes due to the electrical complexities of subwoofers andthe interaction with the room, THX recommends setting the level While Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speakerand the distance of the subwoofer manually. Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may Sometimes due to interaction with the room, you may notice appear.irregular results when setting the level and/or distance of themain speakers. If this happens, THX recommends setting themMultEQ: Auto Setupmanually.Using a Powered Subwoofer Ambient noise is too high.If youre using a powered subwoofer and it outputs verylow-frequency sound at a low volume level, it may not bedetected by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction andRetry Speaker Setup.CancelIf the Subwoofer appears on the Review Speaker Error messageConfiguration screen as No, increase the subwoofersvolume to the half-way point, set it to its highest crossover The options are: frequency, and then try running Audyssey MultEQ RoomRetry:Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if the vol-Try again.ume is set too high and the sound distorts, detection issuesCancel: may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If the sub-Cancel Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction andwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct.Speaker Setup.Refer to your subwoofers instruction manual for details. Ambient noise is too high.The background noise is too loud. Remove the source ofthe noise and try again. Speaker Matching Error!The number of speakers detected was different fromthat of the first measurement. Check the speaker con-nection. Writing Error!This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again.If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contactyour Onkyo dealer. Speaker Detect ErrorThis message appears if a speaker is not detected. Nomeans that no speaker was detected. Tip See Speaker Configuration for appropriate settings ( 13).En30 31. Listening to the Radio Manual tuning mode This section describes the procedure using the but-1 tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the display.2 Using the Tuner Press and hold TUNING / .With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radioThe frequency stops changing when you release thestations. You can store your favorite stations as presets forbutton.quick selection. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequencyThis model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (orone step at a time.50/9kHz) steps ( 56).In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.Listening to the RadioTuning into weak FM stereo stationsIf the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be Press TUNER to select either AM or FM. impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to In this example, FM has been selected. manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Each time you press TUNER, the radio band Tuning into stations by frequency changes between AM and FM.You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-Band Frequencying the appropriate frequency.1On the remote controller, press TUNER repeat- edly to select AM or FM, followed by D.TUN. (Actual display depends on the country.)Tuning into Radio Stations (Actual display depends on the country.) Auto tuning mode2Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter1Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the display. the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 87.50 (FM), press 8, 7, 5, 0.2 If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry Press TUNING / . after 8 seconds. Searching stops when a station is found.When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights.When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREOindicator lights on the display, as shown. TUNED AUTOFM STEREO En 31 32. Presetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS (excluding North Americanand Taiwan models) You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets.RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are 1 Tune into the FM/AM station that you want to store as a preset.available. See the previous section. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. 2 Press MEMORY. What is RDS? The preset number flashes. RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can 3 While the preset number is flashing (about 8 sec- also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, onds), use PRESET / to select a preset from 1 rock, etc.). through 40. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: 4 Press MEMORY again to store the station or chan- nel. PS (Program Service) The station or channel is stored and the preset num-When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting PS ber stops flashing. information, the stations name will be displayed. Press- ing DISPLAY will display the frequency for 3 seconds. Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite FM/ AM radio stations. RT (Radio Text) When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting textNote information, the text will be shown on the display as You can name your radio presets for easy identification ( 52). described in the next section. Its name is displayed instead of the band and frequency. PTY (Program Type) This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type Selecting Presets ( 33). TP (Traffic Program) To select a preset, use PRESET / on the AV This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that receiver, or the remote controllers CH +/. broadcast traffic information ( 33).Note Tip In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver You can also use the remote controllers number buttons to select may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, a preset directly. unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction. Deleting Presets If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all. 1 Select the preset that you want to delete. When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting text See the previous section. information, the text can be displayed. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING MODE. Displaying Radio Text (RT) The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display. Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display.Note The message Waiting may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. If the message No Text Data appears on the display, no RT information is available.En32 33. Finding Stations by Type (PTY) RDS program types (PTY)You can search for radio stations by type.Type DisplayNone None1Press RT/PTY/TP twice. News reports News The current program type appears on the display. Current affairsAffairs2Use PRESET / to select the type of program InformationSport Info Sport you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. EducationEducate3DramaDrama To start the search, press ENTER.CultureCulture The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it stops brieflyScience and technology Science before continuing with the search. Varied Varied4Pop musicPop M When a station you want to listen to is found, pressRock music Rock M ENTER.Middle of the road music Easy M If no stations are found, the message Not Found appears. Light classics Light MSerious classics ClassicsListening to Traffic News (TP)Other musicOther MWeatherWeatherYou can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.FinanceFinanceChildrens programmesChildren1Press RT/PTY/TP three times. Social affairs Social If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traf- Religion Religion fic Program), [TP] will appear on the display, andPhone in Phone In traffic news will be heard as and when its broadcast.Travel Travel If TP without square brackets appears, this meansLeisureLeisure that the station is not broadcasting TP.Jazz music Jazz2To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press ENTER.Country musicCountryNational music Nation M The AV receiver searches until it finds a station thatsOldies music Oldies broadcasting TP.Folk music Folk M If no stations are found, the message Not FoundDocumentaryDocument appears.Alarm test TESTAlarmAlarm!En33 34. Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Connecting a Recording Component 3On the source component, start playback.If you select another input source during recording,that input source will be recorded. Recording Separate AV Sources Here you can record audio and video from completely separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD, TUNER or PHONO) is selected, the video input source remainsL R unchanged.AUDIO VIDEOIn the following example, audio from the CD player con-ININ nected to the TV/CD IN and video from the camcorderCassette, CDR, MD, connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded VCR, DVD recorder by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.etc.Note Camcorder The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while its in Standby mode. If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, con- nect the TV/VCRs audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCRs audio and video inputs. See the manuals sup- plied with your TV and VCR for details. Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output. The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. Copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/DVDs cannot be recorded. Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded. DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so dont attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs. While the listening mode is set to Pure Audio, no image is pro- vided because the power is turned off for the video circuit. If you CD playerVCR want to make recordings, select other listening mode.: Video signal AV Recording : Audio signal Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette 1 deck, CDR, MD) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. Prepare the camcorder and CD player for play- Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., back. VCR, DVD recorder) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jack. 2Prepare the VCR for recording. 1 Use the input selector buttons to select the source 3Press AUX input selector. that you want to record. You can watch the source while recording. The AV4Press TV/CD input selector. receivers MASTER VOLUME control has no effect This selects the CD player as the audio source, but on recording.leaves the camcorder as the video source. 2 On your recorder, start recording.5Start recording on the VCR and start playback onthe camcorder and CD player.The video from the camcorder and the audio fromEnthe CD player are recorded by the VCR.34 35. Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesSee About Listening Modes for detailed information about the listening modes ( 36).Listening Mode ButtonsPress RECEIVER first. PURE AUDIOMOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME, THXMUSICGAMEMOVIE/TV THXMOVIE/TV button PURE AUDIO buttonThis button selects the listening modes intended for useThis button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.with movies and TV. When this mode is selected, the AV receivers displayMUSIC buttonand video circuitry are turned off. Only video signalsThis button selects the listening modes intended for useinput through HDMI input can be output from an HDMIwith music. output(s). Pressing this button again will select the pre-GAME button vious listening mode.This button selects the listening modes intended for usewith video games.THX buttonThis button selects the THX listening modes. The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see Displaying Source Information ( 25). While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the following listening modes: Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, and Stereo. The listening modes cannot be used while you are listening to sound through your TV speakers coming from components connected to the AV receiver (TV Sp On appears on the front panel).En35 36. About Listening Modes The AV receivers listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidel- ity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory NotesSP LAYOUTFront speakersCenter speaker LISTENINGSurround speakers MODE Subwoofer(s)Surround back speakersFront high speakersFront wide speakers Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers. This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth sub- woofer channel (called the point-one channel). This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel sound with two additional speakers that provide greate