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Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Main Room Room Supplementary Information Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 2 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.
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Speaker Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Speakers you can use with this unit and cable Update Information of the firmware connections Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit Connecting the Subwoofer Firmware Update Procedure Connecting a Power Amplifier Connections Part Names Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) 11...
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Selecting a source to play Amazon Music Adjusting the volume Registering This Unit with Amazon Music Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller Switching the display Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller Listening Mode TIDAL...
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Windows Media 2. Multi Zone Sound Check Playing Back 3. ARC Setup Play Queue 4. Room EQ Adding Play Queue Information Onkyo Controller Sort and Delete Main features Playing Back Initial Setup Connecting a transmitter for playback Dirac Live Connections...
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Manual Adjust Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure When the unit is operating erratically Troubleshooting 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...
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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.
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Firmware Update Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are Firmware Update Procedure furnished to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for Updating can take about 20 minutes. Existing settings are maintained. any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the Updating the Firmware via Network accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether...
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If an Error Message is Displayed Updating via USB If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" • Save only the updating data on the USB storage device. Delete any other represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and data.
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• Make sure to copy the unzipped files. operation from the beginning. 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
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Part Names European, Australian and Asian models ( →p13) Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) 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°...
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Front Panel (North American and Taiwanese models) S TUNING MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations. ( →p88) T MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the M N O P Q R S T U MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed audio.
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North American and Taiwanese models ( →p11) Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) D Display ( →p15) 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°...
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Front Panel (European, Australian and Asian models) ( →p93) S MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed audio. M N O P Q R S T U T WHOLE HOUSE MODE button: Enable the WHOLE HOUSE MODE function to play the same source in all rooms that are multi-zone- connected.
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Display * North American and Taiwanese models 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.
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Rear Panel D HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector. E HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
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Rear Panel M 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). HEIGHT 2 PRE OUT jacks: Connect a power amplifier. ( →p61) N SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable.
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Remote Controller ON/STANDBY button MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode). B Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be J MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( →p90) (North American and played. C DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the Taiwanese models) display with three levels.
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Remote Controller M LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening R CH SEL button: You can check the volume level →p83, settings ( →p137) for each of the speakers. You mode ( p191). N DIRAC LIVE button: Selects slots where the can also change the settings with the number 5 measurement results of Dirac Live are saved.
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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 ( →p149) or naming with the MODE button on the remote controller.) a preset radio station ( →p145).
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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...
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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.
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Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p34) 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch...
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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 ( →p34) 7.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( →p34) 7.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front/Center)) ( →p34) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2...
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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) ( →p35) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p35) Surround)) ( →p35)
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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) ( →p36) 7.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 7.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p36) Surround or Surround Back)) ( →p36)
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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) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Top Front and Rear High) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled...
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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)) ( →p37) ( →p37) Surround)) ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p37) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) 5.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and and Rear High) ( →p37)
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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) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Middle) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Top Rear) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Top Front and Top Rear) ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled 7.1.4 ch (Front High and Dolby Enabled...
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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 ( →p38) Speakers (Surround)) ( →p38) Speakers (Surround Back)) ( →p38) 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 ( →p38)
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Speaker Layout 7.1.4 Channel System 7.1.4 ch + ZONE 2 ( →p38) 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and 7.1.4 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front) and Rear High) ( →p38) Top Rear) ( →p38) Main Room Zone 2 Zone 2 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch...
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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...
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Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° a: 30° to 55° b: 120° b: 65° to 100° c: 125° 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.
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Speaker Installation 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) 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.
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Speaker Installation 7.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° a: 30° to 55° c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) 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.
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Speaker Installation 5.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) 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.
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Speaker Installation 7.1.4 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 30° to 55° b: 65° to 100° a: 30° to 55° c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) 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.
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Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections Connecting the Subwoofer 5.1 Channel System 42, 43, 44 7.1 Channel System 45, 46, 47, 48 5.1.2 Channel System 49, 50, 51 7.1.2 Channel System 52, 53, 54, 55 5.1.4 Channel System...
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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...
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Speaker Connections Connecting the Subwoofer Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. • Different signals are output from the PRE OUT 1 and PRE OUT 2 terminals. The volume level can also be set separately. ( →p137) 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch...
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Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p110) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
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Speaker Connections 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 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. 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
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Speaker Connections 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p110) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jacks. 7.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
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Speaker Connections 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 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. 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch...
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Speaker Connections 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) 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.
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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...
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Speaker Connections 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p110) 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...
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Speaker Connections 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 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. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
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Speaker Connections 7.1.2 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...
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Speaker Connections 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch • Surround back speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks. 7.1.2ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
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Speaker Connections 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 ZONE 3 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) – Playing Back (ZONE 3) ( →p110) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch • While ZONE 2/ZONE 3 playback is being performed, surround back 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).
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Speaker Connections 7.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 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. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
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Speaker Connections 5.1.4 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 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...
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Speaker Connections 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) 7.1ch 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)).
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Speaker Connections 5.1.4 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 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. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL1/HR1: Front Height Speakers, Top (front side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers(Front)).
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Speaker Connections 7.1.4 Channel System 5.1ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 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)). *2 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL2/HR2: Rear Height Speakers, Top (rear side) Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround, Surround Back)).
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Speaker Connections 7.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) 5.1ch – Playing Back (ZONE 2) ( →p108) 7.1ch 5.1.2ch • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back 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)).
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Speaker Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier. Use an analog audio cable for connection. • Also make sure you read the instruction manual supplied with the connected power amplifier.
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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 (North American and Connections Taiwanese models) Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord...
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Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for (Note) Placement of cables 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.
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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. SUB Monitor ( →p66) To ARC/eARC TV ZONE 2 ( →p71) Be sure to insert the HDMI...
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Connections • Settings are required when 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p129) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 8K video.
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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"...
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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. Be sure to insert the HDMI When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer cable all the way in.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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 Be sure to insert the HDMI is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or cable all the way in.
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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 jacks on this unit to the input jack on an integrated amplifier in the separate room.
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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.
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Connections Connecting Antennas (North American and Taiwanese models) Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. a AM loop antenna, b Indoor FM antenna...
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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.
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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.).
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Connections 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a 12V 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 the desired input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT jack.
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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.
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Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations Listening Mode BLUETOOTH ® Playback Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) 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...
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You can also turn on the power of the unit with the following operations: – Pressing " " on the main unit. – Using the Onkyo Controller ( →p169) app You can also select a source to play with the following operations: –...
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– Cable TV tuner, terrestrial digital tuner, and satellite broadcasting tuner: up to 4 units You can also adjust the volume with the following operations: – Using the MASTER VOLUME on the main unit – Using the Onkyo Controller ( →p169) app – Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) ( →p81)
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Playback Switching the display 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. • Depending on the audio signal, "B(Back)" or "W (Wide)" is displayed next to the number of channels of the input format.
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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. ( →p191) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects"...
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If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-RZ70 XXXXXX". This display can be changed using the Friendly Name function ( →p150) or Onkyo Controller ( →p169) (available on iOS or Android™).
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Playback Playing Back 1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 2. Playing the music file. The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH". Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level. •...
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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 "Hardware"...
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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.
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Playback Listening To the Radio (North American and Taiwanese models) You can receive AM/FM 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. ...
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Playback Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display. 3.
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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. After tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the following 2.
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Playback Quick Menu HDMI You can quickly set convenient features such as adjusting sound quality. Discrete Audio Path Mode: You can make the HDMI IN 1 jack exclusively for Quick Menu BD/DVD audio to improve sound quality. Not that when this is set to on, the output of video signals will stop and there will be no display on the TV screen.
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Playback Select a method of outputting audio to ZONE B from among "Off", Audio Zone B: "On (A+B)" and "On (B)". Music Optimizer: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound • In the following cases, "Zone B" cannot be selected. of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved.
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Playback Room EQ Level You can select the slots with registered filters measured with Dirac Live (*1): Front: Adjust the speaker level of the front speakers while listening to the sound. →p166, Dirac Live ( p170) from "Slot1" to "Slot3". Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the •...
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Playback Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
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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...
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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.
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"Group playback" that plays the same music in • For detailed operation and FAQ, visit the following URL. separate rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control https://www.onkyo.com/playfi/info_o.html App (available on iOS or Android™).
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Amazon website. 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. • If the login screen is not displayed but an update or installation screen is displayed instead, perform the update or installation according to the on- screen instructions.
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(*1) Log in using the same account as other terminals with Amazon Alexa. Operating this unit 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...
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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" ( →p169) for information about the app. 2. Start Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Playback Multi-zone Using Onkyo Controller ( →p169) is convenient for operations of multi-zone You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The playback. You can use it on mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet to same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2/ZONE 3 which Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) has been downloaded.
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Playback Turning ZONE 2 On/Off Playing Back (ZONE 2) 1. Face the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the Note ZONE 2 HOLD button, press " ". To control on the main unit, press the ZONE 2 button on the main unit. When turning off, within 8 seconds of pressing the ZONE 2 button, press the OFF •...
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Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 2 Adjusting the volume in ZONE 2 1. While pressing the ZONE 2 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the When ZONE 2 speakers are used input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. 1.
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Playback Turning ZONE 3 On/Off Playing Back (ZONE 3) 1. Face the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the Note ZONE 3 HOLD button, press " ". To control on the main unit, press the ZONE 3 button on the main unit. When turning off, within 8 seconds of pressing the ZONE 3 button, press the OFF •...
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Playback Selecting a source to play in ZONE 3 Adjusting the volume in ZONE 3 1. While pressing the ZONE 3 HOLD button on the remote controller, press the When ZONE 3 speakers are used input selector of the input you want to play in the separate room. 1.
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Playback WHOLE HOUSE MODE When the WHOLE HOUSE MODE button of the main unit is pressed during playback in the main room, "Z2" and "Z3" on the display light up at the same time, and the WHOLE HOUSE MODE function is turned on with which the same source is played back at once in all rooms.
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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. •...
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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" ( →p146) on the Setup Menu.
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Playback Cinema Dedicated Mode Using "Cinema Dedicated Net Off" Cinema Dedicated Mode can improve sound quality by limiting the activity of digital circuits and thereby suppressing the noise that is generated by them. You can choose from "Cinema Dedicated" which temporarily stops communications 1.
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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.
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Playback speed may be insufficient for some content you play, and sound interruptions, USB Storage Device Requirements 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.
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Playback Music Server Windows Media ® Player 12 settings 1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media ® Player 12. 2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box. • If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..."...
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Playback Playing Back 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. • This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. •...
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Playback Controlling Remote Playback from a PC You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC ® in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media ® Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media Player 12, it must be configured beforehand.
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The Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed from the outlet. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p169) for information about the app. Adding Play Queue Information 3.
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Playback 2. Tap the " " icon of the track you want to reorder, then drag it to the 4. Tap the " " icon next to the track you want to delete to put in a " ", then destination.
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Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT jacks 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 on the remote controller, and set "Speaker"...
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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"...
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Setup Setup Menu Web Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Onkyo Controller Dirac Live Setup...
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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. of the remote controller, and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. 1.
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Setup 3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. p142 2. Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. p142 3. DTS/IMAX Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. p143 Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, 4.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 1. Input/Output Assign Upscaling (Default Value: Off) 1. TV Out / OSD 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.
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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 separate room (ZONE 2) TV connected player connected.
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Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign Mini Player OSD (Default Value: Always On) 2. HDMI Input 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.
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.
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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 2) GAME (Default Value: ---) CBL/SAT (Default Value: AUDIO 4) STRM BOX (Default Value: AUDIO 3)
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 2. Speaker 1. Configuration Height 1 Speaker (Default Value: Top Front) Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. terminals. •...
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker Height 2 Speaker (Default Value: Top Rear) 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.
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• When Dirac Live Bass Control ( →p170) is used, the crossover frequency When any of the connected speakers have 4 Ω or more to less 4ohms setting made here is not available. Set using Onkyo Controller ( →p169). than 6 Ω impedance Dirac Live Bass Control (Default Value: Off) 6 ohms or above When all the connected speakers have an impedance of 6 Ω...
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker However, when the "IMAX User Setting" ( →p143) is "Manual" (default value Double Bass: is Auto), it is enabled. This can only be selected when the setting for "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is "1ch" or "2ch", and the "Front" setting is "Full Band". Front: Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz"...
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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 Front Left (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 12.0 ft/3.60 m) Center...
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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.
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 7. THX Audio (Height 1 Left, Height 1 Right, Height 2 Left, Height 2 Right, Surround Back): • Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers, it may not be possible to select Change the THX Audio settings. this setting.
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker Loudness Plus (Default Value: On) 8. EQ for Standing Wave • This cannot be selected when either of the slots is selected with "Dirac Live" This controls the affect of the standing waves that occur when sound waves ( →p93).
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Setup Setup 2. Speaker 10. Speaker Combo "Speaker Combo" is a function that optimizes the crossover value suitable for Klipsch speakers. Setting the Klipsch speaker model to be used with "Speaker Combo" updates the content of "Speaker" - "Crossover" on the Setup menu, and the crossover is set to the optimized value suitable for the speakers.
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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 keeps the volume of dialog at a certain level.
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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 ...
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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.
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 My Input Volume (Default Value: Last) to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD"...
Setup Setup 4. Source Video Select OPTICAL When giving priority to input signal from DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jacks When "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the input from • This item can be selected only when the input to be set is which video is displayed on the TV.
When this function is not used When "Last" is selected, you can switch the input of the unit using the remote controller or the Onkyo Controller even in the standby mode. Auto,...
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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- •...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware 2. Network MAC Address (Default Value: -) Change the settings of the Network function. Check the MAC address of this unit. • When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure This value is specific to the component and cannot be changed.
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5. Hardware Friendly Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-RZ70 XXXXXX) AirPlay Device Name (Default Value: Onkyo TX-RZ70 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.
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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.
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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. ( →p182) •...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware Low Latency Mode (Default Value: Off) (Bluetooth Transmitter) 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.
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware Auto Standby in HDMI Standby Through (Default Value: On/Off) 4. Power Management Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI Standby Through" is on. Change the settings for the power-save function. • Default values vary depending on the regions. ...
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"On". application such as Onkyo Controller that can control this unit. • When this function is set to "On", the power consumption in standby state...
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware 5. 12V Trigger 6. Works with SONOS Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. TRIGGER OUT jack. You can enable power link operation when you connect the (SONOS-1/SONOS-2/SONOS-3) unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger input jack.
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Setup Setup 5. Hardware Output Zone (Default Value: Main) Select the zone where you want to listen to the music. • To use this function, set "Input Selector" beforehand. Main Outputs audio only to the main room (where this unit is located).
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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 the separate room (Zone 2).
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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).
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Remote ID (Default Value: 1) Update via NET (Default Value: -) If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the same room, select the ID Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware via network. for the remote control used with this unit from "1", "2" and "3" to prevent •...
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Setup Setup 7. Miscellaneous 4. Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. • Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network function is activated. 5. Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed.
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Setup Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet Device Information browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. You can change the Friendly Name or AirPlay Device Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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Measuring with Dirac Live tap "Yes". Use the Onkyo Controller to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most • If the number of speaker channels set in "Speaker Setup" in Initial Setup recent version. Note that you cannot make settings using operations on this unit.
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Setup 7. 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 too loud or too soft. Tap "Level Adjust"...
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Setup • When it cannot be resolved by performing the re-measurement, confirm Measuring with AccuEQ Room Calibration 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.
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(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.
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Dirac Live Measuring with Dirac Live Use the Onkyo Controller to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most recent version. Note that you cannot make settings using operations on this unit. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( →p169) for information about the app. Also have a tripod ready to set up the speaker setup microphone.
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Setup position for measurement. Next measure by setting up the microphone between 50 and 100 cm (20" and 40") away to the left and right of the listening position. "Full Measurement": Set up the microphone at ear height in the listening position for measurement.
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1. Start the Onkyo Controller and tap the unit when displayed. 2. Tap " " in the bottom 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".
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "Diagnostic 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 "Diagnostic 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.
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Troubleshooting Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected. • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. •...
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Troubleshooting The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is "Full Band", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during 2 ch audio input of TV or music. To output the sound from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings. 1.
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Troubleshooting Listening Modes • To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable. Also, audio output need to be set to Bitstream output on the connected Blu-ray Disc player, etc. •...
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Troubleshooting Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • When the TV image is blurry or unclear, the power cord or connection cables of the unit may have interfered. In such a case, keep distance between TV antenna cable and cables of the unit.
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Troubleshooting Linked operation HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV ( →p147) • In the Setup menu of the unit, set "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On". • It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual. •...
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Troubleshooting Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit ( →p152) • Initialize the pairing information and perform pairing again. Firstly delete all the pairing information saved on this unit. In the Setup menu, select "Hardware" - "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Receiver" - "Pairing Information", then press ENTER while "Clear"...
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Troubleshooting Sound is interrupted • There maybe a problem with the BLUETOOTH enabled device. Check the information on a web page. The audio quality is poor after connection with a BLUETOOTH enabled device • The BLUETOOTH reception is poor. Move the BLUETOOTH enabled device closer to the unit, or remove any obstacle between the BLUETOOTH enabled device and this unit.
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Troubleshooting USB storage device USB storage device is not displayed ( →p116) • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. •...
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Troubleshooting ZONE B function Cannot output audio to ZONE B ( →p123) • 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 "Speaker"...
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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. ...
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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...
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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)
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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)
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Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME THX Games THX Sel Games Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic Game-RPG Game-Action Game-Rock Game-Sports AllCh Stereo Mono Music T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
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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)
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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 (*8) RPG/ Game-Sports (*7) Games (*11) Games (*5) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM Music file / DSD (*1)
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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.
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Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order and height speakers installed. AllCh Stereo • 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 is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the •...
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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.
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Appendix DTS 96/24 DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD audio format. Master Audio audio format. The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu- Discs.
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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 beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.
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Appendix Pure Audio format input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( →p143). 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.
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Appendix THX speakers to surround speakers. THX is a series of specifications for the accurate reproduction of movies • Adaptive Decorrelation propounded by the film director George Lucas. THX listening modes include While movie theaters have many surround speakers to enable the experience where viewers are surrounded with sound, home theaters normally have only the THX Cinema mode, etc.
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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.
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Appendix Speaker Combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker SURROUND ZONE 2 (*1) ZONE 3 (*1) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*1) Channels BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch...
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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) –...
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Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models (North American models) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz- 20 kHz; rated 140 watts per channel minimum RMS 11 ch × 210 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic Rated Output Power (IEC)
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Appendix Video Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y) Signal level 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Pb/Pr) 480i/576i (Component Video) Correspoinding maximum resolution Tuner Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz...
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Appendix HDMI North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Input 7 (Including 1× Front) Output 3 (MAIN, SUB, ZONE2) Input *1 Output HDMI HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 MAIN Zone2 (Front) HDMI Ver 18Gbps...
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Appendix Corresponding Frame rate Color space Color depth HDMI IN 1 - 6 AUX INPUT HDMI (Front) input resolutions 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit (3840x2160p) 8 bit YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 10/12 bit 4K SMPTE 48/50/60 Hz 8 bit YCbCr4:2:0 (4096x2160p) 10/12 bit YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit 8 bit...
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Appendix • Signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack of this unit to the TV with the same resolution as the input resolution. When a TV supporting 4K is used, HDMI video signals with 1080p can be output with 4K. Network Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models...
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Appendix USB Section North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models 1 (Rear : Ver.2.0, 5 V/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 •...
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Appendix General North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 1095 W 1190 W Full Standby mode 0.1 W 0.2 W 1.8 W Network Standby (wired) 1.7 W 1.8 W...
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Appendix Audio Inputs North American and Taiwanese models European, Australian and Asian models Analog 5 (Including 1×PHONO) 4 (COAXIAL×2, OPTICAL×2) • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Digital 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 bit, 20 bit, and 24 bit.
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