Page 1 Advanced Setup ......86 NET/USB ........115 Multi Zone ........125 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Controller. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable Controlling Other Components..133 you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Controller.
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Page 3: Precautions
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo NMB-003 DU CANADA. dealer. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: 8.
Page 4: Supplied Accessories
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY K.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Looking up for Remote Control Code ....... 133 Using the Onscreen Setup Menus ......46 Entering Remote Control Codes....... 135 Using the Display to change the settings....46 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Monitor Out Setup............47 Connected via u..........136 Video Input Setup ............49 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ......
Page 6: Features
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary region. trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. To receive HD Radio broadcasts, you must install an Onkyo • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately).
Page 7 Features—Continued This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for ®...
Page 8: Front & Rear Panels
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel Pull here to open Front flap 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. a ON/STANDBY button (43) h MASTER VOLUME control (62) and indicator This button is used to set the AV controller to On or...
Page 9 Front & Rear Panels—Continued (North American models) k l m n o pq r (European and Asian models) The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. j PHONES jack (64) p DIMMER button (64) This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan- (North American models) dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
Page 10: Display
Front & Rear Panels—Continued v SETUP MIC jack (57) y Up [r] and Down [e] buttons (63, 130) ® Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Used to adjust the tone (bass and treble) for the Speaker Setup microphone connects here. main room and the volume, tone and balance for Zone 2 or Zone 3.
Page 11: Rear Panel
Front & Rear Panels—Continued e SLEEP indicator (64) i USB indicator (123) Lights when the Sleep function has been set. Lights up when a USB mass storage device is detected. f Bi AMP indicator (21) j Volume level (62) Lights when the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp”.
Page 12 This u (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- The supplied power cord is connected here. The nected to an u jack on another Onkyo AV compo- other end of the power cord should be connected to nent. The AV controller’s remote controller can then a suitable wall outlet.
Page 13 Front & Rear Panels—Continued D PRE OUT: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and FRONT HIGH/WIDE These multichannel analog audio outputs can be connected to the analog audio input on a multichan- nel power amplifier. PRE OUT: SW1, SW2 These analog audio outputs can be connected to a powered subwoofer.
Page 14: Remote Controller
• When the remote control codes have been registered and you want to operate another component (page 135), or when you want to operate an Onkyo component without u connection, point the remote controller at the other component to use it.
Page 15: Controlling The Av Controller
Remote Controller—Continued Controlling the AV Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. To control the AV controller, press the [RECEIVER] a STANDBY button (43) button to select Receiver mode. Sets the AV controller to Standby. You can also use the remote controller to control your b ON button (43) DVD/BD player, CD player, and other components.
Page 16 Number buttons (67, 68) Used to select radio stations directly in the Direct tuning mode. Also you can select a preset directly. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 143).
Page 17: About Home Theater
With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyo’s original DSP listening modes.
Page 18: Connecting The Av Controller
Connecting the AV controller Connecting Your Speakers The AV controller is designed to be used with a separate multichannel power amplifier. You connect the AV controller’s PRE OUT jacks to the amplifier’s inputs, and connect your speakers to the amplifier’s speakers terminals. Speaker settings such as crossover frequency and distance are set on the AV controller.
Page 19: Connecting A Power Amplifier With Rca Inputs
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Using Dipole Speakers Normal speakers Dipole speakers You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and right, surround back left and right speakers. Dipole speakers output the same sound in two directions. TV/screen TV/screen Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be positioned.
Page 20: Connecting A Power Amplifier With Xlr Inputs
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs You can connect the AV controller to a multichannel power amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks by using several XLR audio cables. The AV controller’s balanced PRE OUT XLR jacks are wired as shown. See your multichannel power amplifier’s instruction manual for more information on connecting speakers.
Page 21: Bi-Amping The Front Speakers
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers, respec- tively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.
Page 22: Connecting Antenna
Connecting the AV controller—Continued If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied Connecting Antenna indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor door FM antenna instead (see page 23). FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
Page 23 Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out- AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used door FM antenna instead.
Page 24: About Av Connections
Connecting the AV controller—Continued AV Connection Color Coding About AV Connections RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red, • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-chan- supplied with your other AV components. nel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).
Page 25: Connecting Components With Hdmi
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Audio Offers the best sound quality and allows you to OPTICAL Optical digital enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). audio cable The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to Coaxial digital enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
Page 26 ■ Onkyo for System Control , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV controller can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
Page 27 Connecting the AV controller—Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV controller’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD/BD player, TV, projector, and so on. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Input Setup (see page 49). ■...
Page 28: Connecting Both Audio & Video
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD/BD player and other AV components to the AV controller, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV controller. : Signal Flow Video Video...
Page 29 Connecting the AV controller—Continued ■ “Monitor Out” Setting Set to “Both”, “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” DVD/BD player, etc. Video Signal Flow Chart With the “Monitor Out” setting set to “Both”, “Both(Main)” or “Both(Sub)” (see page 47), video input signals flow through the AV control- ler as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and Composite S-Video...
Page 30 Connecting the AV controller—Continued Audio Connection Formats DVD/BD player, etc. Audio equipment can be connected to the AV Audio Signal Flow Chart controller by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, ana- log multichannel, or HDMI. Analog Multichannel Optical...
Page 31: Connecting A Tv Or Projector
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a TV or Projector See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( , , or ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( , , or...
Page 32: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a DVD Player See “Connecting Components with HDMI” on page 25 for HDMI connection information. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( , , or , and then make the connection. You must connect the AV controller to your TV via the same type of connection.
Page 33 Connecting the AV controller—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD, and it has a multi- channel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV controller’s multichannel input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV controller’s MULTI CH: FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURR L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.
Page 34: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Playback
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV Hint! controller, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( , , or...
Page 35: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Recorder For Recording
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV controller via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection Connection...
Page 36: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-Top Box, Or Other Video Source
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV controller, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( , , or...
Page 37: Connecting A Game Console
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a Game Console Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your game console ( , , or , and then make the connection. You must connect the AV controller to your TV with the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your game console ( ), and then make the connection.
Page 38: Connecting A Camcorder Or Other Device
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device Step 1: Video Connection Make the connection Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( ), and then make the connection. Connection AV controller Signal flow Camcorder etc.
Page 39: Connecting A Cd Player Or Turntable
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( , , or ). Use connection for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.
Page 40: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( , ), and then make the connection. • With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. •...
Page 41: Connecting An Ri Dock
Connecting the AV controller—Continued Connecting an RI Dock ■ If you have an Onkyo DS-A1 RI Dock Not all iPod models output video. For information Connect its video output jack to the AV controller’s about which iPod models are supported by the RI GAME IN S or VCR/DVR IN S jack.
Page 42: Connecting Onkyo U Components
• Some components have two u jacks. You can con- nect either one to the AV controller. The other jack is for connecting additional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Con- necting other manufacturer’s components may cause a To AC wall outlet malfunction.
Page 43: Turning On The Av Controller
If you have, see “HDMI Input Setup” on page 49, “Component Video Input Setup” on page 50, or “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 51 respectively. ■ Have you connected an Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock? If you have, see “Changing the Input Display” on page 55.
Page 44: First Time Setup
First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV controller for the very first time. ■ Change “Monitor Out” setting manually Monitor Setup If you connect your TV to HDMI OUT MAIN, “Monitor Out”...
Page 45: Selecting The Language Used For The Onscreen Setup Menus
First Time Setup—Continued In this Instruction Manual, illustrations from the onscreen menu or explanations referring to the menu will be in the same language as the Instruction Manual. The default Language setting for the onscreen menu is English. If your Instruction Manual is in a language other than English, first follow the instructions below to change the Language.
Page 46: Using The Onscreen Setup Menus
First Time Setup—Continued Using the Display to change the settings The settings of the AV controller can be changed using the Display. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. RECEIVER The main menu item appears on the display.
Page 47: Monitor Out Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- Monitor Out Setup tons to select “Monitor Out”, and If you connect your TV to the HDMI output, set the use the Left and Right [e]/[r] “Monitor Out” setting so that the onscreen setup menus buttons to select: are displayed and composite video, S-Video, and Analog:...
Page 48 First Time Setup—Continued Press the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- The setup menu closes. tons to select “Resolution”, and use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select: Through: Select this to pass video through the AV controller at the same resolution Notes: and with no conversion.
Page 49: Video Input Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- Video Input Setup tons to select an input selector, and use the Left and Right [e]/ HDMI Input Setup [r] buttons to select: If you connect a video component to HDMI IN, you HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, must assign that input to an input selector.
Page 50 First Time Setup—Continued Component Video Input Setup Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select an input selector, If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN or PC and then use the Left and Right INPUT ANALOG RGB, you must assign it to an input [e]/[r] buttons to select: selector.
Page 51: Digital Audio Input Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Digital Audio Input Setup Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select an input selector, If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you and use the Left and Right [e]/ must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if [r] buttons to select “COAX1”, you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN1 jack, “COAX2”, “COAX3”, “OPT1”,...
Page 52: Analog Audio Input Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Analog Audio Input Setup Use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to select an input selec- If you connect a component to the AV controller’s analog tor. multichannel input, you must assign that input to an You can assign the multichannel input input selector.
Page 53: Speaker Settings
First Time Setup—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- Speaker Settings tons to select “Speakers Type(Front)”, and then use the If you change these settings, you must run Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to ® Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and select: Speaker Setup again (see page 56).
Page 54: Tv Format Setup (European And Asian Models)
First Time Setup—Continued TV Format Setup (European and When you’ve finished, press the Asian models) [SETUP] button. The setup menu closes. For the onscreen setup menus to display properly, you must specify the TV system used in your area. Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- Note: lowed by the [SETUP] button.
Page 55: Changing The Input Display
↔ GAME DOCK Changing the Input Display For the VCR/DVR input selector, the setting changes in this order: If you connect an u-capable Onkyo MiniDisc ↔ VCR/DVR DOCK recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TV/TAPE IN/ (3 seconds)
Page 56: Audyssey Multeq ® Xt Room Correction And Speaker Setup
First Time Setup—Continued Measurement Positions ® Audyssey MultEQ XT Room To create a listening environment in your home theater Correction and Speaker Setup that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey MultEQ XT takes With the supplied calibrated microphone, measurements at up to eight positions within the Audyssey MultEQ XT automatically determines the listening area.
Page 57 First Time Setup—Continued ® Using Audyssey MultEQ Turn on the AV controller and the connected TV. On the TV, select the input to which the ON/STANDBY AV controller is connected. Set the speaker setup micro- phone at the Main Listening Posi- tion a (page 56), and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack.
Page 58 First Time Setup—Continued When prompted, place the setup • Make the room as quiet as possible. microphone at the next position, Background noise can disrupt the and repeat step 5. room measurements. Close windows, silence cell phones, After the 3rd to the 8th measure- televisions, radios, air conditioners, ment, the following screen fluorescent lights, home appliances,...
Page 59 First Time Setup—Continued Notes: When the calculations are com- • When the room correction and speaker setup is plete, the following screen complete, the “Equalizer Settings” (page 92) will be appears. set to “Audyssey” and “Dynamic EQ” (page 96) will be set to “On”.
Page 60 First Time Setup—Continued MultEQ XT: Auto Setup MultEQ XT: Auto Setup Speaker Detect Error Speaker Detect Error SR : SR : FWL : FWR : FWL : FWR : FHL : FHR : FHL : FHR : SBL : SBR : SBL : SBR : SW1 :...
Page 61 This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, the AV controller is probably malfunctioning. Contact your Onkyo dealer. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the room correction and speaker setup.
Page 62: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch). MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER VOL q/w Input selector buttons Use the AV controller’s input selector buttons to select the input AV controller Remote controller...
Page 63: Adjusting The Bass & Treble
Basic Operations—Continued Notes: DISPLAY • This setting is not available when the multichannel Analog input is selected. • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct, Pure Audio or THX listening mode. Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows.
Page 64: Setting The Display Brightness
Basic Operations—Continued Setting the Display Brightness Using the Sleep Timer You can adjust the brightness of the AV controller’s dis- With the sleep timer, you can set the AV controller to play. turn off automatically after a specified period. Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button, Remote Press the [RECEIVER] button,...
Page 65: Using Easy Macros
1. The Onkyo CD player connected Using the Easy macro command in the Easy macro to the AV controller is turned on. mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components 2. The AV controller is turned on. with simple commands by simply pressing one button.
Page 66 Examples: When you press the [MY MUSIC] but- ton and want to start the Onkyo Cas- sette recorder, while holding down [TV/TAPE] button, press and hold down the [MY MUSIC] button (about 3 seconds) flashes twice.
Page 67: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the Radio Using the Tuner TUNED AUTO With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. FM STEREO TUNER ■ Manual Tuning Mode Press the [TUNING MODE] but- ton so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.
Page 68: Presetting Am/Fm Stations
Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations AV controller To select a preset, use the PRE- SET [e]/[r] buttons, or the remote controller’s CH [+/–] but- MEMORY PRESET e/r ton. Remote controller You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.
Page 69: Using Rds (European Models)
Listening to the Radio—Continued RDS Program Types (PTY) Using RDS (European models) RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are Type Display available. None None When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator News reports News appears. Current affairs Affairs RDS indicator Information...
Page 70 Listening to the Radio—Continued When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Displaying Radio Text (RT) To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV controller searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it stops briefly before con- tinuing with the search.
Page 71: Universal Port Option Up-A1 Dock For Ipod
• If any accessories are connected to your iPod, the AV operate your iPod. controller may not be able to select the input source For the latest information on the Dock, see the Onkyo properly. Web site at: http://www.onkyo.com • While your iPod is in the UP-A1 Dock, its volume control has no effect.
Page 72: Controlling Ipod
Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod—Continued a Arrow [q]/[w] and ENTER buttons Controlling iPod Used to navigate menus and select items. By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been b Previous [7] button programmed with the remote control code for your Restarts the current song.
Page 73 Universal Port Option UP-A1 Dock for iPod—Continued Status messages ❏ PORT Reading The AV controller is checking the connection with the dock. ❏ PORT Not Support The AV controller do not support the connected dock. ❏ PORT UP-A1 UP-A1 Dock is connected. Notes: •...
Page 74: Recording
Recording Recording Separate AV Sources This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and Here you can record audio and video from completely how to record audio and video from different sources. separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto Notes: your video recordings.
Page 75: Using The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller Selecting Listening Modes See “About the Listening Modes” on page 83 for detailed information about the listening modes. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is con- nected to the AV controller with a digital audio MOVIE/TV connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI).
Page 76: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format The Speaker layout illustration : Front left speaker shows which speakers are set to : Front wide left speaker active in the “Speaker Configu- : Front high left speaker ration”...
Page 77 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Stereo Source (1/2) ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Pure Audio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono PLII/PLIIx ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 78 Using the Listening Modes—Continued Stereo Source (2/2) ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button PLII/PLIIx ✔ ✔ Game* THX Games PLII/PLIIx Game ✔ Audyssey DSX* PLllz Height ✔ THX Games Neural THX ✔ ✔ Games PLII Game THX ✔...
Page 79 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1 channel Sources (1/3) ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Pure Audio* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono DolbyDigital/ DolbyDigital Plus/TrueHD/ Multichannel/ DTS/...
Page 80 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1 channel Sources (2/3) ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button PLIIx Music ✔ THX Music PLIIx Music ✔ Audyssey DSX PLIIz Height ✔ THX Music Neo:6 THX ✔ Music Neural THX ✔ Music ✔...
Page 81 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1 channel Sources (3/3) ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button T-D (Theater- ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Dimensional) DTS Surround ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Sensation Notes: *1 AV controller can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player.
Page 82 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 7.1 channel Sources ✔: Available Listening Modes Speaker layout Listening Mode Button ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Pure Audio* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono Multichannel/ DolbyDigital Plus/TrueHD/ DTS-HD High Resolution ✔...
Page 83: About The Listening Modes
Using the Listening Modes—Continued Notes: *1 Based on the audio channels contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound. *2 This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied: a. Center speaker is connected to the power amplifier. b.
Page 84 Using the Listening Modes—Continued 5.1-channel source + Dolby EX DTS Neo:6 These modes expand 5.1-channel sources for 6.1/7.1- This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1- channel playback. They’re especially suited to Dolby EX channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels soundtracks that include a matrix-encoded surround of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, provid- back channel.
Page 85 THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the Onkyo Original DSP Modes home-theater environment. They can be used with 2- channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Orchestra...
Page 86: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV controller’s various settings. Settings are organized into nine categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu. Main menu Submenus pages 87–88...
Page 87: Input/Output Assign
Advanced Setup—Continued Input/Output Assign This section explains items on the “Input/Output Assign” menu. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to the [SETUP] button. select setting, and then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them. The main menu appears onscreen.
Page 88 Advanced Setup—Continued Component Video Input See “Component Video Input Setup” on page 50. Digital Audio Input See “Digital Audio Input Setup” on page 51. Analog Audio Input Multich See “Analog Audio Input Setup” on page 52. Subwoofer Input Sensitivity 0 dB (default), 5 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal.
Page 89 Advanced Setup—Continued Gamma Curve The color range and the brightness characteristic of a reproduced image depend on the TV or projector. With this setting, you can adjust the balance of the color signals (R, G, and B). To view the TV picture while setting, press the [ENTER] button. To return to the default, press the [CLR] button. The “Gamma Curve”...
Page 90: Speaker Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Setup ® Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56). ® Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup, or set them ®...
Page 91 Advanced Setup—Continued LPF of LFE (Low-Pass Filter for the LFE Channel) 80Hz(THX) (default), 90Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz ® This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56). With this setting, you can specify the cutoff frequency of the LFE channel’s low-pass filter (LPF), which can be used to filter out unwanted hum.
Page 92 Advanced Setup—Continued Level Calibration ® Level Calibration can be set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56). If you prefer, you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position.
Page 93 Advanced Setup—Continued THX Audio Setup ® This setting is not set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup (see page 56). With the “SurrBack Sp Spacing” setting, you can specify the distance between your surround back speakers. If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set the “THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer”...
Page 94: Audio Adjust
Advanced Setup—Continued Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to the [SETUP] button. select setting, and then use the Left and Right [e]/[r] buttons to set them.
Page 95 Advanced Setup—Continued Center Width 0 to 7 (default: 3) With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a center speaker, the center channel sound is output by only the center speaker.
Page 96 Advanced Setup—Continued Audyssey For “Dynamic EQ”, “Reference Level” and “Dynamic Volume”, you cannot change the settings before completing ® Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup. Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ off (default). On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ on. With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.
Page 97 Advanced Setup—Continued Theater-Dimensional Listening Angle Wide: Select if the listening angle is greater than 30 degrees (default). Narrow: Select if the listening angle is less than 30 degrees. With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen- Front left speaker Front right speaker sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position.
Page 98: Source Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued Source Setup This section explains items on the “Source Setup” menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector. Press the input selector buttons to select Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to an input source. select an item, and then press [ENTER].
Page 99 Advanced Setup—Continued Name Edit You can enter a custom name for each individual input selector (excluding TUNER) and radio preset for easy identi- fication. When entered, the custom name will appear on the display. Notes: • To name a radio preset, use the [TUNER] button to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (see page 68). •...
Page 100 Advanced Setup—Continued Zoom Mode This setting determines the aspect ratio. Normal: Full: (default) Zoom: Wide Zoom:...
Page 101 Foundation (ISF). The ISF has developed carefully crafted, industry-recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from the receiver. Accordingly, Onkyo recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF Certified installation technician.
Page 102 Advanced Setup—Continued Through: Select this to pass video through the AV controller at the same resolution Resolution and with no conversion (default). Auto: Select this to have the AV controller automatically convert video at resolutions not supported by your TV. When the “Monitor Out” is set to “Analog”, this setting will be changed to “Through”.
Page 103 Advanced Setup—Continued –50 to +50 (default: 0) Red Brightness With this setting you can adjust the picture red brightness. “–50” is the darkest. “+50” is the brightest. –50 to +50 (default: 0) Red Contrast With this setting you can adjust red contrast. “–50” is the least. “+50” is the greatest. –50 to +50 (default: 0) Green Brightness With this setting you can adjust the picture green brightness.
Page 104: Assigning Listening Modes To Input Sources
Advanced Setup—Continued Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources You can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input source. For example, you can set the default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can select other listening modes during playback, but the mode specified here will be resumed once the AV controller has been set to Standby.
Page 105: Miscellaneous (Volume/Osd) Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued Miscellaneous (Volume/OSD) Setup This section explains the items on the “Miscellaneous” menu. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to the [SETUP] button. select an item, and then press [ENTER]. The main menu appears onscreen. The screen for that item appears.
Page 106: Hardware Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued OSD Setup Immediate Display On: Displayed (default). Off: Not displayed. This preference determines whether operation details are displayed onscreen when an AV controller function is adjusted. Even when “On” is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI Display Position Bottom: Bottom of the screen (default).
Page 107 1, 2, 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differen- tiate the AV controller from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.
Page 108 Advanced Setup—Continued HDMI Audio TV Out Off: HDMI audio is not output to TV (default). On: HDMI audio is output to TV and the sound will be heard from the TV speakers. This preference determines whether audio received at the HDMI input is output from the HDMI outputs. You may want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a component that’s connected to an HDMI input, through your TV’s speakers.
Page 109 , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV controller can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between...
Page 110 USB: You can update the firmware from a USB mass storage device. You can update the Onkyo dock’s firmware. Do not shutdown the power of the AV controller while update. Note: This update shall not be performed when no dock is connected to UNIVERSAL PORT jack.
Page 111: Lock Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued Lock Setup Digital Input Signal Formats With this preference, you can protect your settings by The digital input signal formats are available only for the locking the setup menus. input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack (see page 51).
Page 112: Using The Audio Settings
Advanced Setup—Continued Using the Audio Settings You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [AUDIO] button. The audio setting items appear on the display. RECEIVER Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an item.
Page 113 Advanced Setup—Continued Re-EQ Function With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. Re-EQ Off: Re-EQ Function off (default). On: Re-EQ Function on. This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express, DSD, Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height, Dolby PLIIx Movie, Neo:6 Cinema, 5.1-channel source + Neo:6, and Neural Surround.
Page 114 Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV controller is set to Standby. To save the setting you made here, go to “Level Calibration” on page 92 before setting the AV controller to Standby. –15.0 dB to +12.0 dB (default: 0.0 dB) Subwoofer 1 –15.0 dB to +12.0 dB (default: 0.0 dB)
Page 115: Net/Usb
NET/USB • Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a About NET proxy server to use Internet radio. If your computer is configured to use a proxy server, use the same settings The AV controller is network-ready, which means you for the AV controller (see page 121).
Page 116: Listening To Internet Radio
IP (email address and password) on the address to the AV controller, so if http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC you find that you can’t connect to the Address, please see Network Settings (page 121).
Page 117: Playing Music Files On A Server
NET/USB—Continued Playing Music Files on a Server Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select an item, and This section explains how to play music files on a com- then press [ENTER]. puter or media server through the AV controller. See A list of music files appears.
Page 118 NET/USB—Continued Windows Media Player 11 Setup Random Playback The Random function can only be set while the PLAY This section explains how to configure Windows Media screen is displayed. Player 11 so that the AV controller can play the music To play songs in random order, during playback (or files stored on your computer.
Page 119 NET/USB—Continued ■ AAC Supported Audio File Formats AAC stands for MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio. For server playback, the AV controller supports the fol- • Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, lowing music file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, Ogg Vorbis, AAC and LPCM.
Page 120 NET/USB—Continued Server Requirements The AV controller can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies: • Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Connect 2.0 • DLNA-certified media server If the operating system of your computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player 11 is already installed.
Page 121: Network Settings
NET/USB—Continued Network Settings Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select “5. Network”, Note: and then press [ENTER]. When modifying network settings, after modifying it is The “Network” screen appears. necessary to execute “Save”. 7-5. Network This section explains how to configure the AV control- MAC Address xx : xx : xx −...
Page 122: About Usb
NET/USB—Continued Mac Address Note: When set to “Enable”, power consumption on standby This is the AV controller’s MAC (Media Access Control) mode slightly increases. address. This address cannot be changed. ■ Port Number DHCP This is the network port used for control over the net- work.
Page 123: Playing Music Files On A Usb Device
NET/USB—Continued Playing Music Files on a USB Device Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] buttons to select a USB mass This section explains how to play music files on a USB storage device, and then press mass storage device. [ENTER]. A list of the device’s contents appears.
Page 124 • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that device is used with the AV control- ler.
Page 125: Multi Zone
Multi Zone Multiroom Capability You can use three speaker systems with this AV controller—a surround-sound speaker system (up to 9.2 channels) in your main listening room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo speaker system in a third room.
Page 126: Connecting Zone 2
Multi Zone—Continued In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room. Zone 2 Video Outputs Connecting Zone 2 The AV controller features a composite video output and Zone 2 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 2.
Page 127: Connecting Zone 3
Multi Zone—Continued Connecting Zone 3 Zone 3 speakers must be connected to an amp in Zone 3. Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback in Zone 3 and a different source to those selected for your main room and Zone 2.
Page 128: Setting The Multi Zone
Multi Zone—Continued Setting the Multi Zone When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP] button. Press the [RECEIVER] button The setup menu closes. followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. If the main menu doesn’t appear, make Note: sure the appropriate external input is This procedure can also be performed on the AV control- selected on your TV.
Page 129: Using Zone 2/3
Multi Zone—Continued Controlling Zone 2/3 with the Remote Using Zone 2/3 Controller This section explains how to turn Zone 2/3 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2/3, and how to STANDBY adjust the volume for Zone 2/3. ZONE Controlling Zone 2/3 from the AV controller INPUT...
Page 130 Multi Zone—Continued Muting Zones Notes: • Only analog input sources are output by the ZONE 2 PRE OUT and ZONE 3 PRE OUT. Digital input On the remote controller, press Remote sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an controller the [ZONE] button repeatedly, input source is selected, check if it’s connected to an...
Page 131: Using The 12V Triggers
Multi Zone—Continued Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] Using the 12V Triggers buttons to select “12V Trigger A, The 12V triggers A, B, and C can be used to turn on 12V B, or C Setup”, and then press trigger-capable components automatically when they are [ENTER].
Page 132: Using The Remote Controller In Zone 2/3 And Multiroom Control Kits
Multi Zone—Continued Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2/3 and Multiroom Control Kits In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV con- To control the AV controller with the remote controller troller located in the cabinet via the connecting block.
Page 133: Controlling Other Components
Onkyo DVD player (page 138) Onkyo CD player (page 141) 8. Remote Controller Setup 1. Remote Mode Setup Onkyo cassette recorder with u (page 143) 2. Activities Setup Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select “1. Remote Mode RECEIVER Setup”, and then press [ENTER].
Page 134 Controlling Other Components—Continued To use the remote controller, point it at Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- the AV controller’s remote control sen- tons to select category, and then sor, as shown below. press [ENTER]. The brand name input panel appears. Transmitter AV controller 8–1.
Page 135: Entering Remote Control Codes
Controlling Other Components—Continued Entering Remote Control Codes Look up the appropriate remote control code in the separate You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you Remote Control Codes list. want to control. The codes are organized by category (e.g., DVD player, TV, etc.).
Page 136: Remote Control Codes For Onkyo Components Connected Via U
Note: If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing The learning command is also reset. the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use...
Page 137: Controlling A Tv
Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a TV By pressing the [TV] button that’s been programmed a ON, STANDBY, TV [9] buttons with the remote control code for TV, you can control Set the TV to On or Standby. your TV with the following buttons. b TV VOL [q]/[w] button For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- Adjust the TV’s volume.
Page 138: Controlling A Dvd Player Or Dvd Recorder
The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the a ON, STANDBY buttons remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. player. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- b TV [9] button ent component, see page 135.
Page 139: Controlling A Vcr Or Pvr
Controlling Other Components—Continued • If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or t PLAY MODE button* Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored but- Selects play modes on components with selectable tons, the [SEARCH], [REPEAT], [RANDOM], and play modes.
Page 140: Controlling A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Receiver
Controlling Other Components—Continued Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been a ON, STANDBY buttons programmed with the remote control code for your sat- Set the component to On or Standby. ellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/ b GUIDE button PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can Displays the onscreen program guide.
Page 141: Controlling A Cd Player, Cd Recorder Or Md Recorder
Used to navigate menus and select items. The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote con- c SETUP button trol code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings. For details on entering a remote control code for a differ- d [1], [3], [2], [5], [4], [7], [6] ent component, see page 135.
Page 142: Controlling An Ri Dock
When Using an RI Dock: is already off, it will remain off when the remote con- • When using the Onkyo DS-A3 RI Dock, make an u troller transmits an Off command. connection and enter a remote control code 81993 b TOP MENU button (with u).
Page 143: Controlling A Cassette Recorder
Stop [2] button Stops playback. Notes: • An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via u can also be controlled in Receiver mode. • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.
Page 144: Activities Setup
Controlling Other Components—Continued Activities Setup Use the Up and Down [q]/[w] but- tons to select an item, and use Via onscreen menu, you can specify what actions will be the Left and Right [e]/[r] but- taken by the Easy macro command in the Easy macro tons to change the settings.
Page 145 Controlling Other Components—Continued On the remote controller press Source Play Enable: Start playback the source the [ENTER] button. of “Enable”. 8–2. Activities Setup My Movie Disable: Start playback the source of “Disable”. This option enables the Source to Wait start playback when the ACTIVI- TIES button is pressed.
Page 146: Learning Commands
MODE button lights up (about 3 and so on are preprogrammed with commands for seconds). controlling Onkyo CD players, cassette decks, and DVD players. However, they can learn new com- mands, and you can restore the preprogrammed com- mands at any time by resetting the remote controller (see page 136).
Page 147: Using Normal Macros
Controlling Other Components—Continued Using Normal Macros When you’ve finished, press the ACTIVITIES button again. You can program the remote controller’s ACTIVITIES The ACTIVITIES button flashes twice. buttons to perform a sequence of remote control actions. If you enter 32 commands, the process Example: will finish automatically.
Page 148: Troubleshooting
• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting audio output format from a menu. the AV controller before contacting your Onkyo • If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con- dealer.
Page 149 Troubleshooting—Continued The front high, front wide and surround back The analog multichannel input doesn’t work speakers produce no sound • Check the multichannel input connections (page 33). • Depending on the current listening mode, no sound • Make sure that the multichannel input is assigned to may be produced by the front high, front wide, and the input selector (page 52).
Page 150 Troubleshooting—Continued The onscreen menus don’t appear Video • If your TV is connected to the analog outputs, set the There’s no picture “Monitor Out” setting to “Analog” (page 47). • Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed • (European and Asian models) Specify the TV sys- in all the way (page 24).
Page 151 • Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way. Can’t control other components • Try resetting your iPod. • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. There’s no video Connecting only an u cable won’t work (page 42).
Page 152 Troubleshooting—Continued Zone 2/3 Others There’s no sound The sound changes when I connect my • Only components connected to analog inputs can be headphones played in Zone 2/3. • When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Music Server and Internet Radio Mono, Direct, Pure Audio or DTS Surround Sensa- tion.
Page 153 VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to “IN1”. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD If the video source is connected to COMPONENT rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and the unit’s malfunction.
Page 154: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Section General Input Sensitivity and Impedance Power Supply North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz 200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE) Others: AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 2.5 mV/47 kΩ, (PHONO MM) Power Consumption North American: 1.2 A Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/470 Ω...
Page 155: Video Resolution Chart
Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV controller. ✔: Output NTSC Output HDMI COMPONENT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE Input 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 480i 480i ✔...
Page 156 Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Tower 1, Ever Gain Plaza, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: +86-852-2429-3118 Fax: +86-852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ Y0908-1 SN 29400078 (C) Copyright 2009 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 4 0 0 0 7 8 *...

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