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AV Receiver HT-R690 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it.
Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19) Speaker setup microphone (➔ Remote controller (RC-801M) and two batteries (AA/R6) In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.
Zone 2... 56 Making Zone 2 Connections ... 56 Controlling Zone 2 Components... 57 Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ... 58 Using the Onkyo Dock... 58 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ... 59 Controlling Other Components... 61 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ... 61 Looking up for Remote Control Code ...
Digital Corporation. This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). “DLNA trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.”...
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a 8ON/STANDBY button (20) b ZONE 2, OFF buttons (57) c Remote control sensor (4) d Display (8) e LISTENING MODE buttons (31) f DIMMER button (36) g MEMORY button (27)
Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Speaker/channel indicators b Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (57) c Listening mode and format indicators (31, 55) d 1, 3 and cursor indicators (22) e NET indicator (23, 53) f Tuning indicators AUTO indicator (26) TUNED indicator (26) FM STEREO indicator (26)
Rear Panel a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c ETHERNET port d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e PC IN jack f HDMI IN and OUT jacks g SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) h Power cord...
Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more page 61).
Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. Surround back/ Front high right...
Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔...
Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. •...
About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player TV, projector, etc. • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. •...
Connecting Components with HDMI Game console Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. Jack Input HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 Output HDMI OUT See also: •...
Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path”...
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When you connect your personal computer to PC IN and select the corresponding input selector, the video of the personal computer is output from the HDMI outputs. However, if you have assigned the HDMI inputs to the same input selector, the AV receiver will output signals received from the HDMI inputs instead of signals from PC IN.
AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting additional u-capable components. • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction. • Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo components.
Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Push.
Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver 8ON/STANDBY Turning On Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off Press 8ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by 8RECEIVER on the remote controller.
• “Playing Music Files on a Server” • “Remote Playback” (➔ page 25) • “Listening to AM/FM Radio” (➔ • “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock” (➔ page 58) • “Controlling Other Components” To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w. Select a listening mode and enjoy! See also: •...
MENU This button returns to top menu of the Internet Radio service. RETURN This button returns to the previous menu. This button fast-forwards the current song. This button selects the next song. This button stops playback. MODE You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended Mode during iPod/iPhone playback.
Internet radio stations and podcasts at any time. To enhance your Internet radio experience, the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available to you as an easy way to browse to find stations, set up/organize your favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc. After the...
Use q/w to select a program and then press ENTER. Playback starts. My Music 0 : 11 Greate Artist My Favorite Press MENU to enable selection from the following menu items. Stations like this: Stations like the one currently being played back are displayed.
Playing Music Files on a Server You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (➔ page 70). This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback). Start your computer or media server.
Using Remote Playback Start Windows Media Player 12. To enable remote playback, you must first configure Windows Media Player 12. Press NET. The “NET” screen appears. The NET indicator lights. If it flashes, verify the network connection. Use q/w/e/r to select “dlna”, and press ENTER. A list of media server appears.
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■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. On the remote controller, press TUNER repeatedly to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN. (Actual display depends on the country.) Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.
Total measurement time varies depending on the number of speakers. Measurement procedure To create a listening environment in your home theater that all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements at up to three positions within the listening area. Position the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a tripod.
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When you’ve finished making the settings, press ENTER. 2EQ: Auto Setup Powered Zone 2 Surround Back/Front High Surround Back Perform the “Speaker Setup” according to your speaker configuration: ➔ page 42 – Powered Zone 2 ( ➔ – Surround Back/Front High ( When an optional unit is connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver, the optional unit setting may appear on the speaker...
• Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes ■ Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. MUSIC MOVIE/TV MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with music.
About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. This is mono (monophonic) sound.
■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural O r c e s t r a reverberation of a large hall.
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Listening Mode Description Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic II playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games M o v i e can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.
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Listening Mode Description Neo:6 This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. •...
Using the Home Menu The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information. The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. Changing the Input Display When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that u can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel.
Using Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack. Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off.
Advanced Operations Advanced Setup The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified.
Input/Output Assign Main Menu Input/Output Assign Monitor Out You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your ■ Resolution Through: Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at the same resolution and with no conversion.
Component Video Input If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2” to the “BD/DVD”...
Speaker Settings If you change these settings, you must run Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup again (➔ page 28). ■ Powered Zone 2 Yes: Zone 2 speakers can be used. (Powered Zone 2 enabled). Note • Before you change this setting, turn down the volume. •...
■ Double Bass This setting is NOT set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 28). Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer.
Audio Adjust Main menu Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono ■ Multiplex Input Channel Main Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV broadcasts, and so on.
■ Neo:6 Music Center Image 0 to 2 to 5 The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel.
–30 dBFS band-limited (500 Hz to 2000 Hz) pink noise produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically calibrated by Audyssey 2EQ reference level when the master volume control is set to the 0 dB position.
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IntelliVolume ■ IntelliVolume –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps. With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others. Use e/r to set the level.
Picture Adjust Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. ■ Wide Mode *1*2 This setting determines the aspect ratio.
Note • “Picture Adjust” cannot be used with the NET input selector. This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Home menu (➔ page 36). When a 3D video source is input, “Wide Mode” is fixed to “Full”.
Listening Mode Preset 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.
■ Remote ID 1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.
■ HDMI Through Auto: Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source. BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD, PORT: Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled. Last: The HDMI Through function is activated on the input source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver to standby mode.
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(➔ Note • Perform the firmware update only when such an announcement is posted on the Onkyo web site. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest information. • It takes maximum 60 minutes to complete the firmware update. ■...
Remote Controller Setup Main menu Remote Controller Setup Remote Mode Setup See “Looking up for Remote Control Code” (➔ page 61). Lock Setup With this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. Main menu Lock Setup ■...
Late Night ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. High: Large reduction in dynamic range. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: Auto: The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off” automatically.
Zone 2 In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source. Making Zone 2 Connections There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1.
Controlling Zone 2 Components ■ Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons ZONE 2 OFF MASTER VOLUME To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press ZONE 2 followed by an input selector button within 8 seconds. Zone 2 turns on, the Z2 indicator lights on the display.
Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo Dock For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock components, see the Onkyo web site at: http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site.
■ Status Messages If either of the following messages is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod/iPhone. • PORT Reading The AV receiver is checking the connection with the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock.
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), this button doesn’t work. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Also, your iPod/iPhone may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again. This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod/iPhone is already on, it will remain on when the remote controller transmits the On command.
You do not need to enter a remote control code to control these components. For details on controlling these components, see the indicated pages. BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player page 62) TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ PORT...
AV receiver, and operate the component. Controlling Onkyo components without u If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use the...
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Press the appropriate REMOTE MODE first. Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. Components Buttons ✔ a 8, INPUT, TV VOL q/w, MUTING ✔ b GUIDE TOP MENU ✔...
AV receiver stays on, set the volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio ■...
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■ Only the front speakers produce sound When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. Check the Speaker Configuration. ■ Only the center speaker produces sound If you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is...
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■ Can’t control other components If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an u cable won’t be enough. Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode.
To control an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, point the remote controller at the component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first. The entered remote control code may not be correct. If more than one code is listed, try each one.
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether.
Network/USB Features Connecting to the Network The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. Internet radio Modem Computer or media server...
• 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 device when that device is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.
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Supported Audio File Formats For server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats. Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback time may not be display correctly. Note • With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support the following music file formats: FLAC and Ogg Vorbis.
Onkyo recommends that you back up your important music files beforehand. • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port, Onkyo recommends that you use its AC adapter to power it. • USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not supported.
Update procedure Connect a USB device to your PC. If there is any data in the USB device, remove it first. Download the firmware file from the Onkyo web site. The file name is as follows: ONKAVR****_************.zip Unzip the downloaded file. The following three files are created: ONKAVR****_************.of1...
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ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 <http://www.onkyochina.com/> Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa Please contact an ONKYO distributor referring to Onkyo SUPPORT site. <http://www.intl.onkyo.com/support/local_support/index.html>...
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.
Audio Connection Formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa.
About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
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■ How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable.
Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power All channels: 80 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC) 130 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 1 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 1% (FTC)
Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. Output Input HDMI 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Component 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i Composite 480i PC IN (Analog RGB) Output Input HDMI 1080p...
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