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Instruction Manual Advanced Operations ....40 Controlling Other Components...59 Appendix ........65 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Introduction WARNING: AVIS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside GROEBENZELL, GERMANY this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes K. MIYAGI • If you need to transport this unit, use the original...
Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 12) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 29) Remote controller (RC-801M) and two batteries (AA/R6) In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.
Connecting Your Components ........16 Controlling Other Components Connecting Onkyo Components ......18 iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ......59 Connecting a Recording Component ......18 Using the Onkyo Dock..........59 Connecting the Antennas ..........19 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ........60 Connecting the Power Cord .........
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Non-Scaling Configuration Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. • A-Form Listening Mode Memory • Direct Mode • Pure Audio Mode “HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia •...
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. ON/STANDBY button (20) RETURN button ZONE 2, OFF buttons (58) MASTER VOLUME control (21) Remote control sensor (4) PURE AUDIO button and indicator (32) PHONES jack (39) Display (8)
Rear Panel DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks REMOTE CONTROL jack COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks Composite video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT ETHERNET port IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN) FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal MONITOR OUT V jack HDMI IN and OUT jacks ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks...
Controlling the AV Receiver To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more page 62).
Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. Surround Center Surround...
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Speaker Configuration • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. The following table indicates the channels you should use • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. depending on the number of speakers that you have. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
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Using a Powered Subwoofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. LINE INPUT LINE INPUT •...
About AV Connections Connecting AV components HDMI cable Other cables : Video & Audio : Video : Audio AV receiver AV receiver Blu-ray Disc/ Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console Game console TV, projector, etc. TV, projector, etc. DVD player •...
Connecting Components with HDMI VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be changed page 41).
Connecting Your Components The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings. Connect your components to the appropriate jacks.
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• With connection , you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from external components while you are in Zone 2. •...
Connecting Onkyo Components Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected with an analog audio cable (connection in the hookup examples) (➔ page 16). Make the connection (see the illustration). If you’re using an RI Dock, or cassette tape deck, change the Input Display (➔...
Connecting the Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Caution •...
Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel.
• “Remote Playback” (➔ page 26) / and ENTER • “Listening to AM/FM Radio” (➔ These buttons navigate through the menus. • “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock” (➔ page 59) • “Controlling Other Components” (➔ page 62) This button cycles through pages.
RETURN Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB This button returns to the previous menu. This section explains how to play music/video files on the iPod/iPhone. This button fast-forwards the current song. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: This button selects the next song. iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic, iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th This button stops playback.
(Video) is not guaranteed. any time. To enhance your Internet radio experience, the Standard Mode control http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available to you as an easy way to browse to find stations, set up/organize your The content information is not displayed, but can be favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc.
Registering My Favorites Use / to select a program and then press ENTER. You can add the currently playing song or station to the Playback starts. “My Favorites”. You can save up to 40 Internet radio stations. Once you’ve added a station to the list, simply select it in the “My Favorites”...
Windows Media Player 11 Setup Playing Music Files on a Server This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files You need to connect the AV receiver to your home stored on your computer.
Using Remote Playback Listening to AM/FM Radio Start Windows Media Player 12. This section describes the procedure using the To enable remote playback, you must first configure buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified. Windows Media Player 12. Using the Tuner Press NET.
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■ ■ Tuning into stations by frequency Deleting Presets You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by Select the preset that you want to delete. entering the appropriate frequency. See the previous section. On the remote controller, press TUNER repeatedly While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING to select “AM”...
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■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) RDS program types (PTY) Type Display Press RT/PTY/TP once. None None The RT information scrolls across the display. News reports News Note Current affairs Affairs • The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver Information Info waits for the RT information.
Using Basic Functions The distances from position must be Using the Automatic Speaker Setup at least 1 meter. With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ ® automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.
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When you’ve finished making the settings, press Use / to select a target, and use to change ENTER. the setting. After the results of Audyssey 2EQ have been saved, 2EQ: Auto Setup the menu will display the “Audyssey” (➔ page 46), AUDYSSEY Speakers Type (Front) Normal...
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• Writing Error! This message appears if saving fails. Try saving again. If this message appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears if a speaker is not detected. “No” means that no speaker was detected.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes page 33). See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ ■ Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. PURE AUDIO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME MUSIC GAME MOVIE/TV STEREO MOVIE/TV button PURE AUDIO button and indicator This button selects the listening modes intended for use This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers Front high speakers Subwoofers Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.
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■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural O r c e s t r a reverberation of a large hall.
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Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic II playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games M o v i e can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.
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Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo:6 This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. •...
Using the Home Menu Note For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently Option Dock will be displayed. used menus without having to go through the long Only when you have selected “Custom” in the “Picture standard menu.
Displaying Source Information Changing the Input Display You can display various information about the current When you connect an -capable Onkyo component, you input source as follows. (Components connected to the must configure the input display so that can work UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.)
Using Headphones Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a standard plug (6.3 mm) to the PHONES jack. Note • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) •...
Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that Remote indicator is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV RECEIVER receiver’s display when changing settings.
Here are the default assignments. Input/Output Assign Input selector Default assignment Main Menu Input/Output Assign BD/DVD HDMI1 VCR/DVR HDMI2 Monitor Out CBL/SAT HDMI3 GAME HDMI4 You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT - - - - - and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution TV/CD - - - - -...
■ Component Video Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD, PORT If you connect a video component to a component video COAXIAL1, COAXIAL2, OPTICAL1, input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For OPTICAL2: example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to Select a corresponding digital audio input to which COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2”...
■ Speaker Settings Subwoofer If you change these settings, you must run ■ Front Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Full Band Setup again (➔ page 29). 40Hz to 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz If you bi-amp the front speakers, you must change the Note “Speakers Type (Front)”...
■ ■ Double Bass Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right, Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left, Subwoofer This setting is NOT set automatically by Specify the distance from each speaker to your Audyssey 2EQ ®...
Dimension Audio Adjust –3 to 0 to +3 With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or Main menu Audio Adjust backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can listening mode.
Source Setup ■ Neo:6 Music Items can be set individually for each input selector. Center Image 0 to 2 to 5 Preparation The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel Press the input selector buttons to select an input source. surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources.
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■ Reference Level Note Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® Reference Level Offset • If you make Dynamic Volume active, “Dynamic EQ” is set to 0dB: “On”. The Dynamic Vol indicator will light. This should be used when listening to movies. • When “Dynamic EQ” is set to “Off”, “Dynamic Volume” is 5dB: automatically switched to “Off”.
IntelliVolume Name input area ■ IntelliVolume 4 - 4. Name Edit BD/DVD Name –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps. With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your –...
■ Picture Adjust Game Mode *2*3*4 Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER. To component (i.e., game console), select the corresponding return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
■ ■ Color Temperature Fixed Mode *2*4 Warm Off: The format is detected automatically. If no digital Normal input signal is present, the corresponding analog Cool input is used instead. With this setting you can adjust the color temperature. PCM: Note Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be •...
■ DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD Listening Mode Preset With this setting, you can specify the listening mode used when DTS or DTS-HD High Resolution format You can assign a default listening mode to each input digital audio signals are played (DVD, LD, CD, etc.). source that will be selected automatically when you select Specifies the default listening mode for DTS-HD each input source.
” 1, 2, or 3 shows up and indicates the number of components, when two or When several Onkyo components are used in the same more are received). room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate • When an...
■ ■ HDMI Through Audio Return Channel Auto: Auto: Detects the signal and automatically selects the input The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to source. the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC TV/CD, PORT: capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of...
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• Perform the firmware update only when such an announcement ■ MAC Address is posted on the Onkyo web site. Visit the Onkyo web site for the This is the AV receiver’s MAC (Media Access Control) latest information. address. This address cannot be changed.
Operating on the AV receiver Remote Controller Setup Press TONE repeatedly to select either “Bass” or Main menu Remote Controller Setup “Treble”. Use + and – to adjust. Remote Mode Setup See “Looking up for Remote Control Code” Note (➔ page 62).
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Late Night CinemaFILTER ■ ■ Late Night Cinema Filter For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: Turn this setting on to soften overly bright movie Low: soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in Small reduction in dynamic range. a movie theater.
Zone 2 In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source. Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Making Zone 2 Connections Additional Amplifier There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:...
Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 Controlling Zone 2 Components ■ ■ Operating on the remote controller Operating on the AV receiver Input selector buttons Press ZONE2. ZONE 2 OFF MASTER VOLUME Use VOL / to adjust the volume. ■ Operating on the AV receiver Press ZONE 2 (the Z2 indicator on the display flash).
• Before selecting a different input source, stop your depending on the region. iPod/iPhone playback to prevent the AV receiver from For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock selecting the iPod/iPhone input source by mistake. components, see the Onkyo web site at: •...
■ Status Messages iPod/iPhone Alarm If either of the following messages is not displayed on the If you use the Alarm function on your iPod/iPhone to AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your start playback, the AV receiver will turn on at the iPod/iPhone.
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This allows you to quickly locate your favorite songs even when such lists as the song or artist lists are very long. This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Also, your iPod/iPhone may not respond the first time you press this button, in which case you should press it again.
For details on controlling these components, see the You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you indicated pages. want to control. BD/DVD page 63) Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔ Look up the appropriate remote control code in the page 63) TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔...
(limited to Controlling Onkyo components without some models). The TV must be able to receive remote If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing control commands via and be connected to the the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control AV receiver via HDMI.
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✔: Available buttons Press the appropriate REMOTE Components MODE first. Buttons ✔ , INPUT, TV VOL / , MUTING ✔ ✔ ✔ GUIDE ✔ TOP MENU ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ / / / ENTER ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SETUP ✔...
AV receiver will enter standby mode. speakers and input sources. If the AV receiver turns off when you set the volume to maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.
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■ ■ Only the front speakers produce sound Can’t get 6.1/7.1 playback When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, — If no surround back speakers and front high speakers — only the front speakers and subwoofer produce are connected, or the Zone 2 speakers are being sound.
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Can’t control other components ■ The on screen display does not appear If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the Depending on the input signal, the on screen display cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. may not appear when the input signal from the Connecting only an cable won’t be enough.
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To control an Onkyo component that’s not Recording connected via , point the remote controller at the ■ Can’t record component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first. On your recorder, make sure the correct input is —...
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To use , you must make an connection and Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD an analog audio connection (RCA) between the rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally.
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether.
Network/USB Features Connecting to the Network Network Requirements ■ Ethernet Network The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port network is recommended.
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• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or Minimum system requirements for Windows Media...
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■ LPCM (Linear PCM) Supported Audio File Formats • Sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, For server playback and playback from a USB device, the 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, AV receiver supports the following music file formats.
The Setup menu will be displayed on the TV screen. • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port, Onkyo The procedures thereafter can also be performed on recommends that you use its AC adapter to power it.
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USB device, remove it first. See the instruction manual of the router. • If your network allows only one client Download the firmware file from the Onkyo web connection and there is any other device site. The file name is as follows: already connected, the AV receiver will not ONKAVR****_************.zip...
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ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Unit 1&12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 <http://www.onkyochina.com/> Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa Please contact an ONKYO distributor referring to Onkyo SUPPORT site. <http://www.intl.onkyo.com/support/local_support/index.html>...
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.
Audio Connection Formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the Audio Signal Flow Chart following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the Analog Optical Coaxial...
About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard.
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■ How to connect and setup Confirm the settings. 1. Turn on the power for all connected components. Confirm the connecting and setting. 2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input the power of the connected components is turned jack of the TV.
Specifications Amplifier Section General Rated Output Power Power Supply AC 230 V, 50 Hz × All channels: 7 ch 130 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven Power Consumption 460 W of 1 % (IEC) Stand-by Power Consumption Dynamic Power 0.3 W IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power...
Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Output HDMI 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Input ✔ ✔ ✔ HDMI 1080p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039 http://www.ch.onkyo.com/ Y1102-1 SN 29400584 (C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 4 0 0 5 8 4 *...
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