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Onkyo TXNR905B Instruction Manual

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TX-NR905

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.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ..................................... 2
Connection .................................... 22
Turning On & First Time Setup..... 50
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components ....... 68
Listening to the Radio .................. 69
Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 79
Advanced Operation ..................... 94
Troubleshooting .......................... 131
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Playing your AV components ..68 Listening to the Radio ....69 Enjoying the Listening Modes ..79 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf Servicing is required when the apparatus has been or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
  • Page 3 This is normal. NMB-003 DU CANADA. • If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: not work properly the next time you turn it on, so ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-...
  • Page 4 ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a CD Player ..........46 Windows Media Player 11 Setup ......114 Connecting a Turntable ..........46 Playing Music Files on a USB Device ....114 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Listening to Internet Radio ........116 Recorder ..............47 Network Settings .............

  • Page 6: Features

    • DSD Direct • 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converters • Powerful and highly accurate 32-bit DSP processing THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be reg- istered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Surround EX • Re-EQ function is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback. * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specifications and operation are the same “Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

  • Page 8: Multiroom Capability

    DVD movies, Speakers B: a pair of stereo speakers for serious music listening, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo speaker system in a third room. And, you can select a different audio source for each room.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Av Receiver

    Push here to open Front flap the flap The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (50) MASTER VOLUME control (68) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
  • Page 10 TV. The ZONE 3 button is used when setting Zone 3. TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2 or buttons Zone 3. When AM or FM is selected, the TUNING [...

  • Page 11: Display

    American models do not have this switch. Used to assign digital inputs to input selectors. This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the AV receiver is completely shutdown. It must be set to ON to set the AV receiver to On or Standby.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Getting to Know the AV Receiver—Continued Audio input indicators (74, 78) Volume level (68) Indicate the type of audio input that’s selected as the Displays the volume level. audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. MUTING indicator (76) While a digital HD Radio transmission is being Flashes while the AV receiver is muted.

  • Page 13: Monitor Out

    A commercially available IR receiver can be con- AUX 1 IN nected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the A VCR for playback only or other video source can AV receiver while you’re in Zone 2, or control it be connected here.
  • Page 14 WOOFER, SURR L/R, and SURR BACK L/R This 5.1/7.1 multichannel analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a multi- channel power amplifier for when you want to use the AV receiver solely as a preamplifier. The SUB- WOOFER jack is for connecting a powered sub- woofer.

  • Page 15: Remote Controller

    • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion. • Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-...

  • Page 16: About The Remote Controller Modes

    Remote Controller—Continued About the Remote Controller Modes RECEIVER/TAPE Mode As well as the AV receiver, you can also use the remote RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV controller to control your other AV components. The receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette remote controller has a specific operating mode for use...
  • Page 17 ] button starts rewind. The Fast Forward [ ] button starts fast forward. [SURR], and LISTENING MODE [ ] but- tons can be used at any time, regardless of the cur- Reverse Play [ ] button rently selected remote controller mode. Starts reverse playback.

  • Page 18: Dvd Mode

    Remote Controller—Continued STANDBY button DVD Mode Sets the DVD player to Standby. To set the remote controller to DVD mode, press the ON button [DVD] REMOTE MODE button. Turns on the DVD player. Number buttons Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and to enter times for locating specific points.

  • Page 19: Cd/Md/Cdr Modes

    Remote Controller—Continued STANDBY button CD/MD/CDR Modes Sets the component to Standby. To control an Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, or CD ON button recorder, or a CD or MD player/recorder made by Set the component to On or Standby. another manufacturer, press the [CD] REMOTE...

  • Page 20: Dock Mode

    MODE button to select the DOCK remote controller Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 mode. RI Dock. In order to control an RI Dock, you must first enter the Arrow [ ] and ENTER buttons* appropriate remote control code (see page 126).

  • Page 21: Net/Usb Mode

    Remote Controller—Continued Number buttons NET/USB Mode Used to enter track numbers. NET/USB mode is for playing music files on a net- Arrow [ ] and ENTER buttons worked computer, media server, or USB mass storage Used to navigate menus and select items.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Speakers

    Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.

  • Page 23: Connecting Your Speakers

    Front Speakers A and front Speakers B can be wired normally, bi-amped, or bridged, but A and B cannot be bi-amped or bridged at the same time. For example, if front Speakers A are bridged, front Speakers B can only be wired normally.
  • Page 24 ✓ Surround back left LINE INPUT ✓ Surround back right * If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK L terminals. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub- woofer is recommended for a powerful and solid bass.
  • Page 25 All you and negative (–) terminals to only negative (–) termi- need to do then is to match the color of each label to the nals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound corresponding speaker terminal.
  • Page 26 Notes: • When Speakers A is selected, the front left speaker A and front right speaker A become the main front speakers. When Speakers B is selected, the front left speaker B and front right speaker B become the main front speakers.

  • Page 27: Bi-Amping Front Speakers A

    FRONT R negative (–) terminal to the right improved bass and treble performance. speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal. • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R posi- •...

  • Page 28: Bridging Front Speakers A

    BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive speaker’s negative terminal. 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you’re using a powered subwoofer).

  • Page 29: Bi-Amping Front Speakers B

    ZONE 2 R negative (–) terminal to the right improved bass and treble performance. speaker’s negative (–) tweeter (high) terminal. • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. Connect the AV receiver’s SURR BACK R posi- •...

  • Page 30: Bridging Front Speakers B

    BACK R positive (+) terminal to the right • When bridging is used, the AV receiver is able to drive speaker’s negative terminal. 2 speakers in the main room (2.1 speakers if you’re using a powered subwoofer).

  • Page 31: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor Use thumbtacks or something similar to FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect fix the FM antenna into position. commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

  • Page 32: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    ■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter ■ Other Models It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir- cumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Components

    Analog audio Left (white) Left (white) The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and Right (red) Right (red) close when it’s removed. Push plugs in all the way. Composite video...

  • Page 34: Connecting Audio And Video Signals To The Av Receiver

    Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver.
  • Page 35 TAPE OUT. HDMI Optical Analog 1 Depends on the HDMI Audio Out setting (see page 109). MD recorder, etc. 2 Only the front L/R channels are output.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Tv Or Projector

    ), and then make the connection. • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use...

  • Page 37: Connecting A Dvd Player

    . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use , or • If your DVD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, be sure to use the main left and right outputs for connection...
  • Page 38 SURR BACK L/R jacks. Before using the multichannel input, you must assign it to an input selector. See “Analog Input Setup” on page 60. To select the multichannel input, see “Selecting Audio Inputs” on page 78. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity”...

  • Page 39: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Playback

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs Hint! via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvr For Recording

    • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby. • If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR’s audio and video inputs.

  • Page 41: Connecting A Satellite, Cable, Or Terrestrial Set-Top Box Or Other Video Source

    ), and then make the connection. • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use...

  • Page 42: Connecting Components With Hdmi

    The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays, resulting in no picture.) The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), so only HDCP-compatible components will display a picture.

  • Page 43: Making Hdmi Connections

    Note: • When the HDMI Audio Out setting is set to On (see page 109), or TV Control is set to Enable and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers, if you turn up the AV receiver’s volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver’s speakers.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Game Console

    ), and then make the connection. • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your game console or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well, use...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Camcorder Or Other Av Component

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting a Camcorder or Other AV Component Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your camcorder ( ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your camcorder ( ), and then make the connection.

  • Page 46: Connecting A Cd Player

    CD player • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection . (To record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3 as well,...

  • Page 47: Connecting A Cassette, Cdr, Minidisc, Or Dat Recorder

    Cassette, CDR, MD, etc. • With connection , you can play and record or listen in Zone 2 or Zone 3. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections , or • To connect the recorder digitally for recording, use connection...

  • Page 48: Connecting An Ri Dock

    AV receiver’s GAME/TV IN S jack. Notes: • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver’s remote controller for the first time (see page 127). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable (see page 49).

  • Page 49: Connecting Onkyo Components

    Connecting Your Components—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (RCA). Step 2: Make the necessary connections (see illustration below). Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or RI DOCK component, change the Input Display (see page 57).

  • Page 50: Turning On The Av Receiver

    Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps To get your system up and running with the minimum of fuss, here’s a few pointers to help you configure the AV receiver before you use it for the very first time. These settings only need to be made once.

  • Page 51: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Speaker Settings Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “1. Speaker Set- GAME/TV AUX 1...

  • Page 52: Hdmi Monitor Setup

    DIRECT ALL ST If you connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, set the HDMI Monitor setting to No so that the Note: onscreen setup menus are displayed and composite • This procedure can also be performed on the AV...
  • Page 53 HDMI OUT MAIN. Notes: Sub: Select this if your TV is con- • See page 35 for charts showing how the HDMI Moni- nected to the HDMI OUT tor and Resolution settings affect the video signal flow SUB.

  • Page 54: Hdmi Input Setup

    First Time Setup—Continued Using the HDMI OUT Button HDMI Input Setup The HDMI Monitor setting can also be set to No, Main, or Sub by using the [HDMI OUT] button on the AV receiver. STANDBY INPUT 1, 2 VCR/DVR CBL/SAT...
  • Page 55 flow and upcon- version. Use the Up and Down [ • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as buttons to select “1. Input/Output explained here, the digital audio input for that input Assign,”...

  • Page 56: Component Video Input Setup

    AUX1 AUX2 By default, the DVD input selector is assigned to COM- PONENT VIDEO IN 1, and all of the other input selec- tors (i.e., VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX 1, AUX 2, TAPE, TUNER, CD, PHONO) are assigned to Use the Up and Down [ the “- - -”...

  • Page 57: Changing The Input Display

    If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. Notes: This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.

  • Page 58: Digital Input Setup

    PURE A DIRECT ALL ST buttons to select an input selec- If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you tor, and then use the Left and must assign that input to an input selector. For example, ENTER...
  • Page 59 PUSH TO OPEN TUNING RETURN ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE HDMI OUT STEREO SETUP MIC AUX 2 INPUT • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in TUNING PHONES POWER RT/PTY/TP MEMORY MODE SETUP PRESET CLEAR VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 60: Analog Input Setup

    • To listen to the component connected to the multi- input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD channel input, press the [AUDIO SEL] button repeat- player to the MULTI CH input, you must assign it to the edly to select Multich (see page 78). DVD input selector.

  • Page 61: Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey Multeq Xt)

    (Audyssey MultEQ XT) Notes: With the supplied speaker setup microphone, Audyssey • If any of your speakers is 4 ohms, change the MultEQ XT can measure the number of speakers con- Speaker Impedance setting before running the nected, their sizes, crossover frequencies, and distances automatic speaker setup (see page 51).
  • Page 62 First Time Setup—Continued Turn on the AV receiver and the The speaker detect results connected TV. appear. On the TV, select the input to which the AUDYSSEY Auto Speaker Setup ENTER AV receiver is connected. -----SP Detect Result----- FL : Yes...

  • Page 63: Error Messages

    This message appears if there’s too much background speaker configuration settings noise and the measurements cannot be performed prop- (see “Reviewing the Results” erly. Remove the source of the noise and try again, or on page 65). cancel the automatic speaker setup.
  • Page 64 Retry Cancel Cancel There is a problem with a speaker. The speaker may be This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “Yes” broken or the subwoofer may be emitting sound that is means that a speaker was detected. “No” means that no too high.
  • Page 65 Surr Back 150Hz Surr Back Ch volume is set too high and the sound distorts, it may not be detected, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Review SP Distance Direct.

  • Page 66: Tv Format Setup (Not North American Models)

    [SETUP] button. RECEIVER Note: The main menu appears onscreen. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Use the Up and Down [ buttons to select “6. Miscella- neous,”...

  • Page 67: Am Frequency Step Setup(On Some Models)

    PURE A DIRECT ALL ST Setup closes. For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. Press the [RECEIVER] button, Note: followed by the [SETUP] button.

  • Page 68: Playing Your Av Components

    SP B Start playback on the source component. To watch a DVD or other video source, on your TV, select the video input that’s con- nected to the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT MAIN, HDMI OUT SUB, or MONITOR OUT.

  • Page 69: Listening To The Radio

    AM or FM. Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations In this example, FM has been selected. TUNER If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be Band Frequency impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
  • Page 70 Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency Displaying AM/FM Radio Information You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- DISPLAY ing the appropriate frequency. MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON STANDBY READY STANDBY ZONE 2 INPUT ZONE 3...

  • Page 71: Using Rds

    Also, unexpected characters may be dis- played when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction. • If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all.
  • Page 72 HDMI OUT STEREO SETUP MIC AUX 2 INPUT TUNING PHONES POWER RT/PTY/TP MEMORY MODE SETUP • If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, PRESET CLEAR ZONE 3 DIGITAL INPUT LISTENING MODE S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL ENTER TUNING no RT information is available.

  • Page 73: Presetting Am/Fm Stations

    TUNING REMOTE MODE ZONE CDR/MD/DOCK NET/USB CABLE RECEIVER TAPE/AMP You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite DIMMER SLEEP AM and FM radio stations. CH +/– Tune into the AM or FM station ENTER DISC ALBUM you want to store as a preset.

  • Page 74: Listening To Hd Radio™ Stations (North American Model Only)

    AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re-EQ AUDIO SEL page 69). You can store them as presets just like AM and FM stations (see page 73). If the current AM or FM station supports HD Radio tech- nology, the HD indicator lights up.
  • Page 75 Listening to the Radio—Continued Selecting Multicast Channels Note: • Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig- FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple programs nal, so to select an audio format, you must select mul- on the same frequency by using what are called multicast ticast channel #1 first.

  • Page 76: Common Functions

    ALL ST muted. CH SEL TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- LEVEL+ • Speakers that are set to No or None in the Speaker LEVEL – + OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO OFF Configuration cannot be adjusted (see page 94). AUDIO SEL L NIGHT Re-EQ ■...

  • Page 77: Using The Sleep Timer

    Common Functions—Continued Using the Sleep Timer Displaying Source Information With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that You can display various information about the current it turns off automatically after a specified period. input source as follows.

  • Page 78: Selecting Audio Inputs

    [AUDIO SEL] button to select which audio input you want to use to listen to that component. • If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. Press the [AUDIO SEL] button •...

  • Page 79: Using The Listening Modes

    STEREO RETURN SETUP MIC AUX 2 INPUT TUNING PHONES POWER RT/PTY/TP MEMORY MODE SETUP PRESET of the listening modes that can be used with the cur- CLEAR ZONE 3 DIGITAL INPUT LISTENING MODE S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL ENTER TUNING rent input source.

  • Page 80: Listening Modes Available For Each Source Format

    *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Available only when using surround speakers. *4. For T-D, Mono Movie, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, and TV Logic, PCM of 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are processed at 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 88.2 kHz respectively.
  • Page 81 *2. If there are no surround back speakers, depending on the input signal, Dolby Digital may be used. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Available only when using surround speakers.
  • Page 82 *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Available only when using surround speakers.
  • Page 83 *1. 192 kHz DTS-HD Master Audio sources are processed at 96 kHz. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *3. Depending on the source (e.g., 96 kHz sources), processing may be performed after DTS decoding.

  • Page 84: About The Listening Modes

    fidelity and stunning surround sound. movie theater or concert hall.
  • Page 85 Use it with DVDs that bear cally recorded and edited on the assumption that they the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Dis- will be played in a sizable place like a movie theater. crete soundtrack. It carefully optimizes the tonal and spatial character-...
  • Page 86 Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources. The center speaker outputs the sound as it is, while reverb is applied to the sound output by the other speakers, giving presence to even mono material. Orchestra...

  • Page 87: Recording

    In the following example, audio from the CD player con- • Various restrictions apply to digital recording. Refer to nected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder con- the manuals supplied with your digital recording nected to the AUX 2 INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded equipment for more details.

  • Page 88: Onscreen Setup Menus

    4.Source Setup 5.ListeningMode Preset 6.Miscellaneous 7.Hardware Setup 8.Lock Setup Menu Map The following map shows how the setup menus are organized. Use the page numbers to locate information about items. Main menu Submenu ☞ pages 52–60 Menu 1.Input/Output Assign 1.Input/Output Assign 2.Speaker Setup...

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Listening Modes

    Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, DTS, DTS- • The Late Night function is set to Off when the AV ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, THX Cinema, receiver is set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema, and Multi- it will be set to Auto.

  • Page 90: Audio Adjust

    • The tone cannot be adjusted on the AV receiver when the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected. ENTER • The tone control settings do not apply to the THX lis- tening modes. When you’ve finished, press the [SETUP] button.
  • Page 91 R: Only the right channel is output. mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center ■ Output Speaker channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7. The default This setting determines which speakers output mono value is 3.

  • Page 92: Listening Mode Presets

    (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM sources. The level can be set to –∞, –20 dB, –10 dB, or 0 dB (default). If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when Use the Up and Down [ using one of these sources, change the setting to –20 dB...
  • Page 93 For the TUNER input selector, Analog is the only format available. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV Use the Up and Down [ receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons to select an audio for- buttons.

  • Page 94: Advanced Setup

    120Hz The following crossover frequencies can be specified: Double Bass Full Band, 40 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 80 Hz (THX), 90 Hz, 100 Hz, 110 Hz, 120 Hz, 130 Hz, 150 Hz, or 200 Hz. Specify Full Band for speakers that can output low-fre- quency bass sounds adequately, for example, speakers with a good sized woofer.
  • Page 95 “Center,” and • Cannot be set if Speaker Type Front then use the Left and Right A or Front B is set to Bi-Amp or BTL ENTER ] buttons to select a (page 51), Surround is set to None crossover frequency.
  • Page 96 This setting can only be made if the Subwoofer setting in sources that use the LFE channel. step 4 is set to Yes, and the Front setting in step 5 is set *If you’re using THX-certified speakers, select to Full Band.
  • Page 97 ENTER Speakers A or Speakers B. Use the remote controller’s [SP A] or [SP B] button to Note: select Speakers A or Speakers B, respectively. • Cannot be set if the currently...
  • Page 98 Speaker Setup function (see page 61). With the Speaker Distance settings, you can specify the distance from each speaker to the listening position. You can set the distances for front Speakers A and front Note: Speakers B independently. The other speakers (i.e., sub- •...
  • Page 99 0.15-meter steps. that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listen- ing position. You can adjust the levels of front Speakers Use the Up and Down [ A and front Speakers B independently.
  • Page 100 • Levels cannot be adjusted for speak- Note: ers set to No or None in the Speaker • Speaker levels can also be adjusted by using the dedi- Configuration (page 94). cated buttons on the remote controller. Press the [TEST TONE] button to output the test tone. Use the...

  • Page 101: Equalizer Settings

    7-band equalizer. The vol- Audyssey:The equalizer for each ume of each speaker can be set on page 99. The Equal- speaker is set automatically izer settings only apply to Speakers A and cannot be by the Automatic Speaker adjusted while Speakers B is selected.
  • Page 102 Surr Back Sp Spacing 1ft-4ft THX Subwoofer ENTER Notes: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Use the Up and Down [ • The Equalizer settings have no effect on 176.4/ buttons to select “Surr Back Sp...

  • Page 103: Source Setup

    1.IntelliVolume 2.A/V Sync Note: 3.Name Edit 4.Satellite Radio • This procedure can also be performed on the AV 5.SIRIUS Parental Lock receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item, and then press [ENTER].

  • Page 104: Name Edit

    find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With the A/V Sync setting, you can correct this 1.IntelliVolume 2.A/V Sync by applying a delay to the audio signal. The delay can be 3.Name Edit ENTER set from 0 to 250 milliseconds (msec) in 5 millisecond 4.Satellite Radio...

  • Page 105: Satellite Radio

    Name Default: The default name is dis- ENTER A B C D E F G H I J K L M played. N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Custom: The custom name is dis-...

  • Page 106: Volume Display

    Muting function is used (see page 76). It can be Use the Up and Down [ set to –∞ dB (fully muted) or from –50 dB to –10 dB in buttons to select an item, and 10 dB steps.

  • Page 107: Osd Setup

    When the Volume Display preference is set to Absolute, displayed onscreen immediately after an AV receiver the range is Last, Min, 1 to Max. When it’s set to Rela- function is used. tive, the range is Last, –∞ dB, –81 dB to +18 dB.

  • Page 108: Hardware Setup

    AV receiver from the other components, you can SP A SP B change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. Note: Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE • If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure...

  • Page 109: Analog Multich

    Enable: xvYCC color enabled. You can select 0 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, or 15 dB. ■ Control If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting. This function allows CEC-compatible components or...

  • Page 110: Lock Setup

    Enable: TV Control enabled. Notes: • Select Disable if your TV is incompatible or you’re note sure about its compatibility. • The TV Control setting can be set only when the above Control and Power Control settings are both set to Enable. Note: •...

  • Page 111: Net/Usb

    WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. The AV receiver is network-ready, which means you can • Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz and hook it up to your home network with a standard Ether- bitrates of 16 kbps are supported. Incompatible files net cable and enjoy the music files stored on your com-...

  • Page 112: Ethernet Network

    AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s The AV receiver’s Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network is 100Base-TX switch built-in.

  • Page 113: Playing Music Files On A Server

    Random Playback Press the [NET/USB] REMOTE To play songs in random order, while the list of songs is MODE button to select the displayed, press the [RANDOM] button. All of the songs NET/USB remote controller NET/USB in the current folder will be played in random order.

  • Page 114: Windows Media Player 11 Setup

    This section explains how to configure Windows Media This section explains how to play music files on a USB Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files mass storage device. See page 111 for details on sup- stored on your computer.
  • Page 115 Repeat1, Repeat, All, or Off. In Repeat1 mode, the current song is played repeatedly. USB Storage 1/15 Folder1 In Repeat mode, all of the songs in the current folder are Folder2 ENTER 01_Song_Track1.WMA played repeatedly. 02_Song_Track2.WMA 03_Song_Track3.WMA...

  • Page 116: Listening To Internet Radio

    PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However, The URL Input screen appears. depending on the type of data or audio format used by the Internet radio station, you may not be able to listen to some stations. STANDBY INPUT...

  • Page 117: Network Settings

    If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, you don’t need to change any of these settings, as the AV receiver is set use DHCP to configure itself automatically by default (i.e., DHCP is set to Enable). If, however, your router’s Use the Up and Down [ DHCP server is disabled, for example, you’re using...

  • Page 118: Subnet Mask

    Enable: DHCP enabled. 7-6.Network Disable: DHCP disabled. MAC Address If you select Disable, you must configure the IP Address, xx : xx : xx : xx : xx : xx Control Enable Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server settings your- Port...

  • Page 119: Zone 2 And Zone 3

    Zone 2 and Zone 3 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in two other rooms, or as we call them, Zone 2 and Zone 3. And, you can select a different source for each room.

  • Page 120: Connecting Zone 3

    • With the default settings, the Zone 3 volume must be nent turn on or off as and when Zone 2 is turned on or off set on the Zone 3 amp. If your Zone 3 amp has no vol- on the AV receiver.

  • Page 121: Powered Zone 2 Setting

    Notes: RECEIVER [SETUP] button. • When Act is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the Zone 2 The main menu appears onscreen. speakers connected to the ZONE 2 L/R speaker termi- nals output sound, but the surround back speakers con- nected to the SURR BACK L/R speaker terminals do not.

  • Page 122: Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings

    Setup closes. If you’ve connected your Zone 2 or Zone 3 speakers to an amp with no volume control, set the Zone 2 Out or Zone 3 Out setting, respectively, to Variable so that you can set the zone’s volume, balance, and tone on the AV receiver.
  • Page 123 • When Zone 2 is turned on, the output from the ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT goes high (+12 volts). • While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is on, the Auto Power On/ Standby and Direct Change functions do not work.
  • Page 124 • The tone cannot be adjusted for Zone 3. • The Zone 2 level, balance, and tone functions have no effect on the ZONE 2 PRE OUT when the Zone 2 Out setting is set to Fixed (page 122). • The Zone 3 level and balance functions have no effect on the ZONE 3 PRE OUT when the Zone 3 Out set- ting is set to Fixed (page 122).

  • Page 125: Using The Remote Controller In Zone 2/3 And Multiroom Control Kits

    AV To control the AV receiver with the remote controller receiver located in the cabinet via the connecting block. while you’re in Zone 2 or Zone 3, you’ll need a commer- cially available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.

  • Page 126: Controlling Other Components

    MODE button to which you want REMOTE MODE This section explains how to: to enter the code, press the • Enter the remote control code for a component that [STANDBY] button. you want to control: DVD, TV, VCR, etc. CDR/MD/DOCK The Remote indicator lights up.

  • Page 127: Resetting The Remote Controller

    This allows you to control set the Input Display accordingly (see page 57). components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons Make sure the Onkyo component is con-...
  • Page 128 Controlling Other Components—Continued To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote controller mode with the REMOTE MODE buttons first.) With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.

  • Page 129: Learning Commands

    • Only commands from infrared remote controllers can be learned. • When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all learned commands will be lost and will have to be learned all over again, so don’t discard your other remote controllers. Press the button you want to...

  • Page 130: Using Macros

    ] button to start playback on the CD player. Note: • If any of the buttons you used to make a macro are You can program a MACRO button so that all five taught new commands, the macro will no longer work actions are performed with just one button press.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    MC head amp or MC transformer (page 46). VCR/DVR • Check the speaker settings (pages 94–101). • If the digital signal format is set to PCM or DTS, set it Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your to Auto (page 78).
  • Page 132 HDMI Monitor setting to Main or Sub (page 52), and performance, so don’t use them. select “- - -” in the “HDMI Input Setup” on page 54 to • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try watch composite video, S-Video, and component repositioning your cables.
  • Page 133 HDMI IN • If none of the codes work, use the Learning function • When the HDMI Monitor setting is set to No, and the to learn the commands of the other component’s Resolution setting is set to anything other than remote controller (page 129).
  • Page 134 • While Zone 2 or Zone 3 is selected, the functions dedicated server. don’t work. • If the server is serving large music files to several net- The AV receiver’s display doesn’t work worked devices simultaneously, the network may become overloaded and playback may be interrupted.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    140 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm European: AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a Asian: AC 120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC)
  • Page 136 Suite 1, Gregories Court, Gregories Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1HQ UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-(0)1494-681515 Fax: +44(0)-1494-680452 HOMEPAGE http://www.onkyo.com/ ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain PlazaTower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 Printed in Japan http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ I0706-1 SN 29344532 (C) Copyright 2007 ONKYO CORPORATION Japan.

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