Page 1 Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER TX-RZ50...
Page 2 Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.
Page 3 Speaker Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Speakers you can use with this unit and cable Update Information of the firmware connections Firmware Update Procedure Connect the Subwoofer Part Names Connecting a Power Amplifier Front Panel Connections Display Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Rear Panel (North American models) Connections Rear Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) 16...
Page 4 Basic Operations Registering This Unit with Amazon Music BLUETOOTH Playback ® Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller Playing audio from BLUETOOTH wireless Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller technology enabled devices with this unit TIDAL Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH...
Page 5 Playing Back 2. Multi Zone Sound Check Play Queue 3. ARC Setup Adding Play Queue Information 4. Room EQ Sort and Delete Onkyo Controller Playing Back Main features Connecting a transmitter for playback Initial Setup Connections Dirac Live Setting Up...
Page 6 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker Combinations General Specifications...
Page 7 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box „ Note • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. • We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies.
Page 8 Firmware Update Updating the Firmware via Network This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: various functions to be added and operations to be improved.
Page 9 Updating via USB represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check. • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: Error Code – Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker • -01, -10: setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit Ethernet cable not found.
Page 10 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • Others: • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
Page 11 Part Names Front Panel D Display ( →p13) E Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx. 16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.
Page 12 Front Panel R DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It cannot be turned off completely. S MEMORY button: Used to register DAB (European models)/AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/FM radio stations. ( →p88) T TUNING MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations.
Page 13 Display FM radio FM ST: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( →p150) E Blinks when muting is on. F Displays various information of the input signals. • "DialogNorm: X dB" ("X" is a numerical value) may be displayed when software recorded in Dolby lineage or DTS lineage audio formats is played.
Page 14 Rear Panel (North American models) audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector. F HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio A B C signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
Page 15 Rear Panel (North American models) Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. R ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to an integrated amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 3).
Page 16 Rear Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) C COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with a component video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i A B C resolution.) VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable. D Wireless antenna: Used for WI-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device.
Page 17 Rear Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. R ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to an integrated amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 3).
Page 18 Remote Controller ON/STANDBY button Also, when the "BLUETOOTH" input selector is B Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be selected, pressing and holding this button for 5 played. seconds or more will switch to the pairing mode. C Play buttons: Used for playback operations button: Returns the display to the previous for the Music Server ( →p116) or USB device state while setting.
Page 19 Remote Controller L TONE buttons: Adjusts the sound quality. Press S MODE button: Switches between automatic "TREBLE", "BASS", or "VOCAL" to select what tuning and manual tuning for AM (North you want to adjust, then adjust with + and -. American, Australian and Asian models)/FM TREBLE/BASS button: You can adjust the stations ( →p83), and allows you to select...
Page 20 Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( →p145) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p141).
Page 21 Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker Layout 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch...
Page 22 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout A ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). B ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the separate at the same time, or to play separate sources.
Page 23 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p33) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p33) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p33) Main Room Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3...
Page 24 Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p33) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p33) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p33) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2...
Page 25 Speaker Layout 5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p34) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p34) Surround)) ( →p34)
Page 26 Speaker Layout 7.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 7.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p35) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p35) Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p35)
Page 27 Speaker Layout 5.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p36) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p36) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p36) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p36) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p36)
Page 28 Speaker Layout 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled 5.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and Speakers (Surround)) ( →p36) ( →p36) Surround)) ( →p36) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and 5.1.4 ch + ZONE 2 (North American models) and Rear High) ( →p36)
Page 29 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 7.1 Channel System with two sets of height speakers added. 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Rear High) ( →p37) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p37) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p37) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p37)
Page 30 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Dolby Enabled ( →p37) Speakers (Surround)) ( →p37) Speakers (Surround Back)) ( →p37) 7.1.4 ch (Top Middle and Rear High) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front and ( →p37)
Page 31 Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and 7.1.4 ch + ZONE 2 (North American Rear High) ( →p37) Top Rear) ( →p37) models) ( →p37) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 5.1ch 7.1ch...
Page 32 Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker...
Page 33 Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System „ 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height.
Page 34 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´ (0.9 m) a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
Page 35 Speaker Installation „ 7.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 90° to 110° c: 135° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position.
Page 36 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´ (0.9 m) a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
Page 37 Speaker Installation „ 7.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 90° to 110° c: 135° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position.
Page 38 Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer 5.1 Channel System 41, 42, 43, 44 7.1 Channel System 45, 46, 47, 48 5.1.2 Channel System 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 7.1.2 Channel System 54, 55 5.1.4 Channel System...
Page 39 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections „ Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. „ (Note) Speaker Impedance If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω...
Page 40 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch a Subwoofer cable...
Page 41 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 42 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch 7.1ch ( Z3 ) ( Z3 ) ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. Note that ZONE 3 output is not possible with the 7.1.2ch connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable.
Page 43 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch 7.1ch ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) ( Z3 ) ( Z3 ) 5.1.2ch To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 3, use an analog audio cable for connection. Note that ZONE 3 output is not possible with the 7.1.2ch connection using a HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable, or digital optical cable.
Page 44 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) High: High: Low: Low: 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 45 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 46 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 47 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 48 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) High: High: Low: Low: 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 49 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 50 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 51 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 SPEAKER (North American models only) MAIN ROOM ZONE 3 ZONE 2 FL(Z3) FR(Z3) FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch ( Z3 ) ( Z3 ) ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch •...
Page 52 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 53 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) High: High: Low: Low: 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1.2ch your speakers as well.
Page 54 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 55 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models only) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, Height 1 speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio. 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
Page 56 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch HR1 HL1 HR2 HL2 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). 7.1.2ch *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)). 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 57 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models only) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch HR1 HL1 HR2 HL2 ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, Height 1 speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio. 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)).
Page 58 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.4 Channel System MAIN ROOM 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL HR1 HL1 HR2 HL2 5.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)). 7.1.2ch *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)). 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
Page 59 Speaker Connections „ 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models only) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch 7.1ch SBR SBL HR1 HL1 HR2 HL2 ( Z2 ) ( Z2 ) 5.1.2ch • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, Height 1 speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio. 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)).
Page 60 Speaker Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier Power amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the speakers to the power amplifier. For details, refer to the power amplifier's instruction manual.
Page 61 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Connecting the TV Connecting the SUB Monitor Connecting Playback Devices Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) Connecting Antennas Connections Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord...
Page 62 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables „ (Note) Placement of cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other Putting a load on HDMI cables can lead to poor operational performance. Place video components.
Page 63 Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. To ARC/eARC TV SUB Monitor ( →p65) Be sure to insert the HDMI ZONE 2 ( →p70)
Page 64 Connections • Settings are required when 4K or 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p127) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 4K or 8K video.
Page 65 Connections Connecting the SUB Monitor SUB Monitor Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( →p18) or "Quick Menu"...
Page 66 Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Be sure to insert the HDMI Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that cable all the way in.
Page 67 Connections Connecting a BD/DVD without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio input to BD/DVD jack, too.
Page 68 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM- type cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack.
Page 69 Connections Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. Video camera a HDMI cable...
Page 70 Connections Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or Be sure to insert the HDMI another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate cable all the way in.
Page 71 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
Page 72 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 3) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
Page 73 Connections Connecting Antennas North American, Australian and Asian models (North American, Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for Australian and Asian listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall models) using push pins or adhesive tape.
Page 74 Connections Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the ETHERNET jack with the Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration.
Page 75 Connections Connecting External Control Devices IR IN port When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote control signal is difficult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet, etc.).
Page 76 Connections 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/ DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking the operation on this unit. When any input is selected, this unit outputs a maximum of 12 V/100 mA control signal from the 12V TRIGGER OUT jack, and controls the power link operation of the external device.
Page 77 Connections Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This model includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC INLET of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.
Page 78 Playback Basic Operations Playing audio from an externally connected device BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio Listening Mode Quick Menu Network Services Playback Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® Amazon Alexa Amazon Music TIDAL Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Internet Radio Convenience functions Multi-zone...
Page 79 Playback Playing audio from an externally connected device You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "Quick Menu" ( →p91) to switch between MAIN and SUB. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
Page 80 If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-RZ50 XXXXXX". This display can be changed using the Friendly Name function ( →p146) or Onkyo Controller ( →p164) (available on iOS or Android™).
Page 81 Playback Transmitting audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices Pairing 1. Press the input selector you want to play. • Select a source other than "BLUETOOTH". This function does not work if you select "BLUETOOTH". 2. Press the button on the remote controller, select "5.
Page 82 Playback Playing Back 1. Do the play operations on the AV component connected to this unit. Do the play operations on this unit when the input is TUNER or NET. • If "Variable" has been selected for the "Output Level", the volume can be adjusted on this unit.
Page 83 Playback Listening To the Radio You can receive AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/FM/DAB (European models) radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. „...
Page 84 Playback Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian „ Tuning Manually models) Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM 1.
Page 85 Playback • If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed. • Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed. ‰...
Page 86 Playback Listening To DAB Digital Radio (European models only) Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select "DAB". • The very first time you select DAB, the Auto Tuning function automatically scans the DAB Band 3 for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in your area.
Page 87 Playback „ Changing the order stations are displayed You can sort the available stations alphabetically or by multiplex. 1. Press MODE repeatedly to set the method for sorting the display order from the following. Alphabet (default setting): Sort stations alphabetically. Multiplex: Sort stations by multiplex.
Page 88 Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Registration Procedure „ Selecting a Preset Radio Station You can preset up to 40* of your favorite radio stations. 1. Press TUNER. *North American, Australian and Asian models: AM and FM stations 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number.
Page 89 Playback Listening Mode This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME. ( →p186) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p192). •...
Page 90 Playback Checking the input format and listening mode Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input source and volume Listening mode Input format...
Page 91 Playback Quick Menu Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display the Quick Menu. Quick Menu BD/DVD HDMI...
Page 92 Playback „ HDMI Stereo Assign: This function enables you to select a pair of speakers to output stereo sound. Apart from the front speakers (Front), you can select the Surround HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", speakers (Surround), Surround Back speakers (Surround Back), Height 1 "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
Page 93 Playback „ Room EQ „ Level Dirac Live (*1): You can select the equalizers measured with Dirac Live Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound. →p161, p165) from "Slot1" to "Slot3". When disabling the equalizer, select Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the "Off".
Page 94 Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
Page 95 Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Onkyo TX-RZ e.g., iOS 10...
Page 96 AirPlay-enabled iPhone device. Onkyo TX-RZ You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) Onkyo XXXXXXXX equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network Onkyo XXXXXXXX beforehand.
Page 97 "Group playback" that plays the same music in https://www.onkyo.com/playfi/info_o.html separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be App (available on iOS or Android™).
Page 98 Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p164) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed. 3. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Onkyo Controller screen, and after switching to the network menu, tap the "amazon alexa" icon.
Page 99 Operating this unit (*1) Log in using the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa. 7. When registration is finished, the screen returns to the one for Onkyo Controller. Follow the on screen instructions and talk to the terminal with You can use voice commands to adjust the volume on this unit, start and stop Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.), and confirm that you can use voice...
Page 100 Playback Amazon Music Registering This Unit with Amazon Music 1. Register with the Amazon account on Onkyo Controller. This cannot be set with operations on this unit. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p164) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed.
Page 101 Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the network screen.
Page 102 Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Onkyo Controller by downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet.
Page 103 Playback Connecting the Sonos System for Playback How to Connect This Unit and Sonos Connect 1. Connect the Sonos Connect to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit with the RCA audio cable supplied with the Sonos Connect. Any input jacks other than the PHONO jack can be used.
Page 104 Playback cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music.
Page 105 Playback Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet. • Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service. Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
Page 106 Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen.
Page 107 Asian models)/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Using Onkyo Controller ( →p164) is convenient for operations of multi-zone playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to which Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) has been downloaded.
Page 108 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 2) In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. 1. While pressing and holding the ZONE 2 SHIFT button on the remote controller, point the remote controller at this unit and press . •...
Page 109 Playback • The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.
Page 110 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 3) In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. Settings are required to playback a source in ZONE 3. When outputting from the speakers: Set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker"...
Page 111 Playback • For ZONE 3 output, audio from externally connected AV components can be output only when it is an analog audio signal. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 3 with the "NET" input selector. • If ZONE 3 is on, power consumption during standby will increase. •...
Page 112 Playback Playing different audio and video Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH enabled device, you can display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player. •...
Page 113 Playback Setting the video source to be displayed on TV beforehand: When playing the audio of "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector to be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" ( →p142) on the Setup Menu.
Page 114 Playback Playing music files saved on a USB storage device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2.
Page 115 Playback USB Storage Device Requirements speed may be insufficient for some content you play, and sound interruptions, etc. may occur. • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass may not be displayed correctly.
Page 116 Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media Player 12, or NAS that ®...
Page 117 Playback Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2. Start the server (Windows Media Player 12 or NAS device) containing the ®...
Page 118 Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC •...
Page 119 The Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p164) for information about the app. Adding Play Queue Information 3.
Page 120 Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination. 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ". If the device is on iOS, slide the " "...
Page 121 Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT terminal of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections Setting Up 1.
Page 122 Playback • If "On (A+B)" is selected as an audio output destination, you can select only the "Stereo" listening mode for ZONE A when using the 2.1 ch speaker layout. When using a speaker layout of 3.1 ch or more, you can select only the "AllCh Stereo"...
Page 123 Setup Setup Menu Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Onkyo Controller Dirac Live Setup...
Page 124 Setup Setup Menu Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Setup Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. 1.
Page 125 Setup 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Set a volume value for each input selector. p141 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p141 Audio Select Select the prioritized input terminal when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p141 selector.
Page 126 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. Input/Output Assign „ 1. TV Out / OSD ‰ Upscaling (Default Value: Off) When a TV supporting 4K/8K is used, video signals input with 1080p can be Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the automatically output with 4K/8K.
Page 127 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign ‰ HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format ‰ Zone 2 HDMI (Default Value: Not Use) Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or Make the setting when you output to the Zone 2 TV connected to the HDMI OUT player connected.
Page 128 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 2. HDMI Input ‰ Mini Player OSD (Default Value: Always On) You can display on the TV the images from another input selected last while You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN playing the audio from NET or BLUETOOTH input.
Page 129 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 3. Video Input „ 4. Digital Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN VIDEO IN jacks and the VIDEO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks.
Page 130 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 5. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: AUDIO 1) GAME (Default Value: AUDIO 2) CBL/SAT (Default Value: AUDIO 3) STRM BOX (Default Value: AUDIO 4)
Page 131 Setup Setup 2. Speaker 2. Speaker „ 1. Configuration ‰ Height 1 Speaker (Default Value: Top Middle) Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. terminals. •...
Page 132 Setup Setup 2. Speaker ‰ Height 2 Speaker (Default Value: Rear High) ‰ Zone 2 Preout (Default Value: Zone 2) Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 2 Set an output destination of the audio output from ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT/ terminals.
Page 133 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 2. Crossover Surround Back: Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to "200 Hz" to start outputting Change the settings of crossover frequencies. frequencies for each channel. ‰ Front (Default Value: 80 Hz (THX)) "Full Band": Full band will be output. Center (Default Value: 80 Hz (THX)) •...
Page 134 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 3. Distance „ 4. Level Calibration Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker. ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) Center...
Page 135 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker „ 6. Equalizer Settings Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height 1 Speaker" / Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for each speaker.
Page 136 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 7. THX Audio ‰ BGC (Default Value: Off) Correct an emphasized bass sound when listening to music near the wall or Change the THX Audio settings. boundary of the room due to layout limitation of the listening room. The THX ‰...
Page 137 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 8. Speaker Virtualizer The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off. ‰ Speaker Virtualizer (Default Value: On) Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects can be selected. Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects cannot be selected.
Page 138 Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust 3. Audio Adjust „ 1. Multiplex/Mono „ 2. Dolby Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. ‰ Multiplex Input Channel (Default Value: Main) ‰ Loudness Management (Default Value: On) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which multilingual broadcasts, etc.
Page 139 Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust „ 3. DTS/IMAX ‰ IMAX User Setting (Default Value: Auto) When playing IMAX content with the IMAX sound mode, select whether to Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. automatically apply the speaker setting recommended by IMAX or to set it ‰...
Page 140 Setup Setup 3. Audio Adjust „ 4. LFE Level ‰ Power On Volume (Default Value: Last) Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Set the volume level of when the power is turned on. Select a value from "Last" Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals.
Page 141 Setup Setup 4. Source 4. Source „ 1. My Input Volume „ Audio Select Set a volume value for each input selector. Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack ‰...
Page 142 Setup Setup 4. Source „ Video Select Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "1.
Page 143 When this function is used When "Last" is selected, you can switch the input of the unit When this function is not used using the remote controller or the Onkyo Controller even in the standby mode. Auto, Select one of these settings when you have connected Auto (Eco) equipment that conforms to the CEC standard.
Page 144 Setup Setup 5. Hardware ‰ Audio TV Out (Default Value: Auto) ‰ Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARC- •...
Page 145 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 2. Network ‰ DHCP (Default Value: Enable) Change the settings of the Network function. Enable Auto configuration by DHCP • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure Disable Manual configuration without DHCP the setting automatically.
Page 146 5. Hardware ‰ Friendly Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-RZ50 XXXXXX) ‰ AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-RZ50 XXXXXX) Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the device Change the model name of this unit which is displayed on the AirPlay- connected to the network to an easily recognized name.
Page 147 Setup Setup 5. Hardware ‰ AirPlay Password (Default Value: -) ‰ Privacy Statement (Default Value: Not Accepted) You can set a password of up to 31 characters so that only users that have When using a network service that requires a login name, email address, input can use AirPlay.
Page 148 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 3. Bluetooth ‰ Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. If you are no longer Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. able to connect with a device you have paired, try doing this. ( →p176) •...
Page 149 Setup Setup 5. Hardware (Bluetooth Transmitter) ‰ Low Latency Mode (Default Value: Off) ‰ Bluetooth Transmitter (Default Value: Off) If the audio from a device connected via BLUETOOTH is delayed compared to the video on the TV when watching a gaming screen, etc., you can reduce the Select whether or not to use the function that transmits audio from this unit to audio delay.
Page 150 Standby" or "Network Standby" is enabled, the unit enters the HYBRID application such as Onkyo Controller that can control this unit. STANDBY mode which minimizes the increase in power consumption.) •...
Page 151 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 5. 12V Trigger ‰ Bluetooth Wakeup (Default Value: Off) This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a BLUETOOTH Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V enabled device. This is effective when "Bluetooth" -"Bluetooth Receiver" is set to TRIGGER OUT jack.
Page 152 Setup Setup 5. Hardware „ 6. Works with SONOS ‰ Output Zone (Default Value: Main) Select the zone where you want to listen to the music. Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. • To use this function, set "Input Selector" beforehand. (SONOS-1/SONOS-2/SONOS-3) Main Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is...
Page 153 Setup Setup 6. Multi Zone 6. Multi Zone „ 1. Zone 2 „ 2. Zone 3 Change the settings for Zone 2. Change the settings for Zone 3. ‰ Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) ‰ Output Level (Default Value:Fixed) Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated amplifier in the separate Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated amplifier in the separate room or on this unit when outputting to Zone 2.
Page 154 Setup Setup 6. Multi Zone „ 3. Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. ‰ Remote Play Zone (Default Value: Auto) When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server function to play remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play in the main room (where this unit is located) or in a separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3).
Page 155 Select "10 kHz" or "9 kHz". • When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the same room, select the ID for the remote control used with this unit from "1", "2" and "3" to prevent ‰...
Page 156 Setup Setup 7. Miscellaneous „ 3. Firmware Update „ 5. Lock Change the settings for Firmware Update. Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. ‰ Update Notice (Default Value: Enable) ‰ Setup Parameter (Default Value: Unlocked) Availability of a firmware update is notified via network.
Page 157 Setup Web Setup Menu operations Device Information You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.
Page 158 Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings TV’s REMOTE required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. Inputs 1.
Page 159 Setup Network Connection Keyboard Input 1. A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy statement To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press is displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press ENTER on the remote controller.
Page 160 Initial Setup. „ When measuring with Dirac Live Download the Onkyo Controller to your mobile device and use the app to operate the measurements. For details on how to measure with Dirac Live, refer to "Measuring with Dirac Live"...
Page 161 4. Tap "Next", confirm that the displayed speaker configuration is correct, then tap "Next". Use the Onkyo Controller to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most • If the number of speaker channels set in "1.Speaker Setup" in Initial Setup recent version.
Page 162 Setup 6. The guidance about outputting the test tone is displayed. Refer to the illustration to set up the speaker setup microphone in the listening position. Follow the on-screen instructions to measure. • Measurement may not be possible if the test tone is to loud or too soft. Tap "Level Adjust"...
Page 163 Setup „ Measuring with AccuEQ Room Calibration • When it cannot be resolved by performing the re-measurement, confirm if the speakers are connected correctly. If there is any problem with the Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position. The unit speaker connection, perform the connection after disconnecting the power automatically measures the test tones output from each speaker, and sets the cord.
Page 164 (internet radio or play of a music file) without looking at the TV. • To use Onkyo Controller, this unit needs to be connected to the same network as the mobile device.
Page 165 "Quick" which measures 3 locations; at the listening position and to the left and right of the listening position; and "Full" which measures 9 Use the Onkyo Controller to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most positions including the listening position. Tap the method you prefer.
Page 166 1. Start the Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed. 2. Tap " " in the top left of the Onkyo Controller screen to display a list of menus, then tap "Manual Adjust". 3. Select the slot to modify from "Slot1" to "Slot3", then tap "Next".
Page 167 Setup 1 The speaker currently being adjusted. To adjust another speaker, tap the " " next to it and select another speaker. 2 Displays the Menu screen. From the menu, you perform actions such as reset the speaker adjustments and cancel and exit the adjustments. You can also copy data from other slots.
Page 168 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Troubleshooting „ Power Troubleshooting „ Audio „ Listening Modes „ Video „ Linked operation „...
Page 169 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
Page 170 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit ‰ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
Page 171 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
Page 172 Troubleshooting ‰ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV doesn't support the ARC function, along with connection by HDMI, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical cable or analog ( →p63) audio cable.
Page 173 Troubleshooting ‰ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle analog audio cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ‰...
Page 174 Troubleshooting ‰ About Dolby signals • When surround back speakers are included in the speaker layout, and software that is recorded with the 5.1-channel Dolby audio format is played, the surround channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. •...
Page 175 Troubleshooting ‰ No image from a device connected to HDMI IN jack • To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI Standby ( →p143) Through"...
Page 176 Troubleshooting „ Tuner ‰ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. ( →p73) • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. •...
Page 177 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot transmit from this unit to a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device (wireless ( →p149) headphones, etc.) • Check that the "Bluetooth Transmitter" setting on this unit is set to either "On(Tx)" or "On(Main + Tx)". ‰ Cannot connect this unit to a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) •...
Page 178 Troubleshooting „ Network function • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. • When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. •...
Page 179 Troubleshooting „ USB storage device ‰ USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. ( →p114) • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...
Page 180 Troubleshooting „ ZONE B function ‰ Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on Quick menu to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set ( →p121) "2.
Page 181 Troubleshooting „ Others ‰ Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use different outlets for this unit and the device. ‰...
Page 182 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker Combinations General Specifications Appendix...
Page 183 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1)
Page 184 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3)
Page 185 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 Multich (Multichannel) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*5) (*5) (*3) (*3)
Page 186 Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes Refer to the following table for the listening modes that can be selected with each listening mode button. LISTENING MODE buttons LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DD (Dolby Audio - DD)
Page 187 Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME THX Games THX Sel Games Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Unplugged Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Mono Music T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
Page 188 Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode DTHD according to the audio format of the signal to be Pure Audio DSur (Dolby Audio (Dolby Atmos input. Direct (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio - DD+) Audio - (*13)
Page 189 Appendix Listening mode DTS-HD HR DTS-HD ES Discrete ES Matrix IMAX DTS 96/24 (DTS-HD High Master (DTS- (DTS-ES IMAX DTS IMAX DTS (*2) Express (DTS-ES DTS:X Neural:X Neural:X (*2) Resolution) HD Master Discrete) (*10) DTS:X (*10) (*2) Matrix) (*5) (*6) (*10) Input format (*2)
Page 190 Appendix Listening mode Orchestra/ Unplugged/ AllCh THX Select T-D (Theater- Studio-Mix/ TV Logic/ Game- Stereo / Cinema/ Music/ (Multich Mono Dimensional) (*2)(*12) Action/ Game-Rock/Game- Mono Music Music/ Cinema/ PCM) (*2) (*9) Input format RPG/ Game-Sports (*7) (*8) Games (*11) Games (*5) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1)
Page 191 Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Audio, Stereo, AllCh Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*4) This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
Page 192 Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order "4.1.4 ch", "5.1.4 ch", "6.1.4 ch" or "7.1.4 ch" setting with surround speakers and height speakers installed. „ AllCh Stereo • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set This mode is ideal for background music.
Page 193 Appendix „ Direct DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) „ This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The audio format.
Page 194 Appendix „ DTS 96/24 • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 „...
Page 195 Appendix „ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) „ IMAX This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES IMAX is an innovator in entertainment technology, combining proprietary Discrete audio format. software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.
Page 196 Appendix „ Pure Audio input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( →p139). The listening This mode reproduces the original sound more faithfully. The display and analog mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, video circuit are turned off to provide purer sound.
Page 197 Appendix „ THX speakers to surround speakers. • Adaptive Decorrelation THX is a series of specifications for the accurate reproduction of movies While movie theaters have many surround speakers to enable the experience propounded by the film director George Lucas. THX listening modes include where viewers are surrounded with sound, home theaters normally have only the THX Cinema mode, etc.
Page 198 Appendix – THX Sel Gam (THX Select Games): Select the THX Select Games mode to play game sound recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology enables the playback of game sound in a 360-degree sound field which was recorded in PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and other 5.1 ch formats.
Page 199 Appendix Speaker Combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. (North American models) Speaker SURROUND ZONE 2 (*3) ZONE 3 (*3) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*3) Channels BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch...
Page 200 Appendix About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. – Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top Rear/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back) –...
Page 201 Appendix (European, Australian and Asian models) Speaker SURROUND ZONE 2 (*3) ZONE 3 (*3) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*3) Channels BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch (*1) 7.1 ch (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*2) (*4) (*5)
Page 202 Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz-20 kHz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum Rated Output Power 9 ch × 180 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD (IEC) RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Page 203 Appendix Video Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) Signal level 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Pb/Pr) Correspoinding maximum resolution 480i/576i (Component Video) Tuner Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models FM Tuning Frequency Range...
Page 204 Appendix HDMI North American models European models Australian and Asian models Input 7 (Including 1× Front) Output 2 (MAIN, SUB/ZONE2) Input *1 Output HDMI SUB/Zone2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 MAIN Zone2 (Front) HDMI Ver bandwidth 40Gbps...
Page 205 Appendix Corresponding Frame rate Color space Color Depth HDMI IN 1 - 3 HDMI IN 4 - 6 AUX INPUT HDMI (Front) input resolutions 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit (3840x2160p) YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 8 bit 10/12 bit 4K SMPTE 48/50/60 Hz YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit (4096x2160p) 10/12 bit...
Page 206 Operation has been confirmed on the following devices: (As of April 2020) Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)
Page 207 Appendix USB Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models 1 (Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A) MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma) • 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR •...
Page 208 Appendix General North American models European models Australian and Asian models Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 850 W 870 W Full Standby mode 0.1 W 0.15 W Network Standby (wired) 1.7 W 1.8 W Network Standby (wireless)
Page 209 Appendix Audio Inputs North American models European models Australian and Asian models Analog 7 (Including 1×PHONO) 2 (COAXIAL×1, OPTICAL×1) Digital • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16bit, 20bit, and 24bit.
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