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Connections
Connect to devices with z terminals
The z terminal on the TX-DS696 is for connecting other Onkyo
components equipped with the same z terminal. When a
component are z-connected, you can point the remote controller
supplied with the TX-DS696 at the sensor on the TX-DS696 and
operate that component without having to switch remote controllers.
In addition, by connecting components to the z terminal, you can
also perform the system operations given below.
Power on/ready function
When the TX-DS696 is in the standby state, if an z-connected
component is turned on, then the TX-DS696 also turns on and the
input source selected at the TX-DS696 automatically switches to
that component.
If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to
the AC OUTLET on the TX-DS696, or if the TX-DS696 is turned
on, this function will not work. Also, if you are using the TX-DS696
for the remote zone (Zone 2), this function will not work.
Direct change function
When the play button is pressed at an z-connected component, the
input source selected at the TX-DS696 automatically changes to that
component. However, if you are using the TX-DS696 for the remote
zone (Zone 2), this function will not work.
Power off function
When the TX-DS696 is placed in the standby state, all z-
connected components are also automatically put into the standby
state.
CAUTION
If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-DS696,
switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD (see page 19).
REMOTE
CONTROL
z connector
Ex: Onkyo CD player
z connector
Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck
To connect components using the z terminal, simply connect a
remote control cable from this z terminal to the z terminal of the
other component. An z remote control cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5-
mm) miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape
deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an
z terminal.
• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must
also be connected.
• The RC-440M remote controller does not support turntables.
• If a component has two z terminals, you can use either one to
connect to the TX-DS696. The other one can be used to daisy
chain with another component.
• With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code
so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote
controller without connecting the z terminals (see page 50).
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TX-DS696
Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS
connectors
The TX-DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting
the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied
through the TX-DS696. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/
ON button on the TX-DS696 to turn on and off the connected
devices as well.
The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may
differ depending on the area of purchase.
Caution:
Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected
to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear
panel (e.g., 120 watts).
AC OUTLETS
AC 230-240 V
50 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100 W MAX.
ex. European and
some Asian models
Connecting power amplifiers
Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder
volumes than with the TX-DS696 alone. If power amplifiers are
used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.
Front input
Surround input
Center input
Power amplifier
1
2
3
4
5
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
ex. USA and Canadian
models
L (White)
PRE OUT
FRONT
SURR
CENTER
L
R
R (Red)
R (Red)
L (White)
1. Front left speaker
2. Front right speaker
3. Surround left speaker
4. Surround right speaker
5. Center speaker
1
2
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