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... Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 CY 0 Thank you to FM/AM broadcasts 32 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) 36 Using the Surround modes 38 Recording from your new Audio Video Control Receiver. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Please read this manual for purchasing the...
... Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 CY 0 Thank you to FM/AM broadcasts 32 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) 36 Using the Surround modes 38 Recording from your new Audio Video Control Receiver. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Please read this manual for purchasing the...
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... voltage surges and built up static charges. The appliance should be sure the antenna system is a safety feature. The appliance should be referred to the receiver, be adhered to overturn. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING...
... voltage surges and built up static charges. The appliance should be sure the antenna system is a safety feature. The appliance should be referred to the receiver, be adhered to overturn. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING...
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...power supply in your area before plugging in this , dry immediately with the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between other chemical solvents or cloths since these may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Power...point cable entry as follows: The wire which is the same as EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3 and EN60065 GERMERING, GERMANY K.OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Following this plug. L'INTERFERENCE RADIO ELECTRIQUE GENEREE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE TYPE B NE DEPASSE PAS LES ...
...power supply in your area before plugging in this , dry immediately with the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between other chemical solvents or cloths since these may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Power...point cable entry as follows: The wire which is the same as EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3 and EN60065 GERMERING, GERMANY K.OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 Following this plug. L'INTERFERENCE RADIO ELECTRIQUE GENEREE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE TYPE B NE DEPASSE PAS LES ...
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...• If the battery voltage is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx. 5m (16 feet) 4 ,/: / RC-373M Installing the batteries 1. They may cause interference. 5 Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper remote control. • Using ... only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to match the voltage of the type specified in the unit. 1. Set this receiver's remote controller in the same room may be used. and Canada : 10kHz Other areas : 9kHz Setting Worldwide models are equipped with...
...• If the battery voltage is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx. 5m (16 feet) 4 ,/: / RC-373M Installing the batteries 1. They may cause interference. 5 Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper remote control. • Using ... only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to match the voltage of the type specified in the unit. 1. Set this receiver's remote controller in the same room may be used. and Canada : 10kHz Other areas : 9kHz Setting Worldwide models are equipped with...
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... If you to make a connection. CD player, DAT deck or MD recorder 8 ® Connecting digital audio source equipment ine TX-DS656 has three digital input terminals. To receiver's DIGITAL °4: 3 = INPUT DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL 3 (COAXIAL) terminal Note: • Remove the protective cap...INPUT ll fnlll DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) DIGITAL 3 (COAXIAL) TX-DS656 • II fl:i • it also must be connected via audio connection cables. The TX-DS656 receives analog signals from input source equipment only during recording or when the Multi-source ...
... If you to make a connection. CD player, DAT deck or MD recorder 8 ® Connecting digital audio source equipment ine TX-DS656 has three digital input terminals. To receiver's DIGITAL °4: 3 = INPUT DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL 3 (COAXIAL) terminal Note: • Remove the protective cap...INPUT ll fnlll DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) DIGITAL 3 (COAXIAL) TX-DS656 • II fl:i • it also must be connected via audio connection cables. The TX-DS656 receives analog signals from input source equipment only during recording or when the Multi-source ...
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... connection cable To source's Video (Yellow) output jack (Yellow) .191-• To receiver's 1/2/3/DVD V VIDEOIN jack Audio connection cable To source's Left To receiver's VIDEO- audio output jack 1/2/3/DVD R IN jack If youhaveconnected a video source withM$-Vide0Output • The TX-DS656 does not convert S-video input signals into normal video signals. That is equipped...
... connection cable To source's Video (Yellow) output jack (Yellow) .191-• To receiver's 1/2/3/DVD V VIDEOIN jack Audio connection cable To source's Left To receiver's VIDEO- audio output jack 1/2/3/DVD R IN jack If youhaveconnected a video source withM$-Vide0Output • The TX-DS656 does not convert S-video input signals into normal video signals. That is equipped...
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...surround jack Audio connection cable To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L (White) FRONT jack (Red) To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R FRONT jack Audio connection cable To receivers MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L (White) SURROUND jack (Red) To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUND ... IN OUT Video cassette recorder . : Signal flow 10 © Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output The TX-DS656's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to the VIDEO-1/VIDEO-2 OUT jacks. Connection TX-DS656 t) FRO 0 an C INPUI OUT : Signal flow O OUT = 0 =I Decoder with 5.1-ch audio ...
...surround jack Audio connection cable To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L (White) FRONT jack (Red) To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R FRONT jack Audio connection cable To receivers MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L (White) SURROUND jack (Red) To receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUND ... IN OUT Video cassette recorder . : Signal flow 10 © Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output The TX-DS656's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to the VIDEO-1/VIDEO-2 OUT jacks. Connection TX-DS656 t) FRO 0 an C INPUI OUT : Signal flow O OUT = 0 =I Decoder with 5.1-ch audio ...
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...failure of the equipment. • You cannot operate turntables and MD recorders by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I symbol. CD player Cassette tape deck DVD player AI* UM, O1 RI REMOTE CONTROL ® Connecting the R I remote control ... Connect the remote control cable to the TAPE-2 IN jacks. audio input jack 1/2 OUT (REC) (White) (White) (Red) (Red) To source's Right To receiver's TAPE- TX-DS656 •,1111,- (0) ••• (0 (PLAY) TAPE-2 : Signal flow Graphic equalizer OUT IN .-- • m rilM.....,...I il I mark; To sources Left...
...failure of the equipment. • You cannot operate turntables and MD recorders by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I symbol. CD player Cassette tape deck DVD player AI* UM, O1 RI REMOTE CONTROL ® Connecting the R I remote control ... Connect the remote control cable to the TAPE-2 IN jacks. audio input jack 1/2 OUT (REC) (White) (White) (Red) (Red) To source's Right To receiver's TAPE- TX-DS656 •,1111,- (0) ••• (0 (PLAY) TAPE-2 : Signal flow Graphic equalizer OUT IN .-- • m rilM.....,...I il I mark; To sources Left...
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... used when the MULTI-CH INPUT source is selected. Connection TX-DS656 1; MONITOR OUTPUT Signal flow IN TV 1 TV TX-DS656 Signal flow OUT VIDEO-1 s- S-Video connection cable To TV's S-Video input jack f_ ) 4. 11 To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT S jack Video connection cable To TV's Video... input (Yellow) jack (Yellow)To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT V jack Note: If ...
... used when the MULTI-CH INPUT source is selected. Connection TX-DS656 1; MONITOR OUTPUT Signal flow IN TV 1 TV TX-DS656 Signal flow OUT VIDEO-1 s- S-Video connection cable To TV's S-Video input jack f_ ) 4. 11 To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT S jack Video connection cable To TV's Video... input (Yellow) jack (Yellow)To receiver's MONITOR OUTPUT V jack Note: If ...
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...Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in th, ilbistration. CD Insert the end of the cable. ® Clamp it into the hole. type splitter To TX-DS656 To TV (or VCR) (-- tillactiontO Do not use a directional linkage-type splitter. Press down on the lever. 2. Return the lever. 13 Tighten the... same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. With your receiver is included if your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover. 2. b C am, 1=> Insert into slit C. 3. Remove...
...Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in th, ilbistration. CD Insert the end of the cable. ® Clamp it into the hole. type splitter To TX-DS656 To TV (or VCR) (-- tillactiontO Do not use a directional linkage-type splitter. Press down on the lever. 2. Return the lever. 13 Tighten the... same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. With your receiver is included if your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and remove the cover. 2. b C am, 1=> Insert into slit C. 3. Remove...
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...models ANTENNA lEl ANTENNA • Otonneetkig SA FM ntenne Please make sure that will be more effective if it in the position that you receive the clearest sound. U.S. Set it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna....shock, grounding is not very clear with the attached T-shaped FM antenna, the use only. If the reception is necessary. It is received. and Canadian models Other models ANTENNA ANTENNA O Connecting the included antennas Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna: The T-shaped FM antenna is necessary...
...models ANTENNA lEl ANTENNA • Otonneetkig SA FM ntenne Please make sure that will be more effective if it in the position that you receive the clearest sound. U.S. Set it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna....shock, grounding is not very clear with the attached T-shaped FM antenna, the use only. If the reception is necessary. It is received. and Canadian models Other models ANTENNA ANTENNA O Connecting the included antennas Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna: The T-shaped FM antenna is necessary...
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...speaker Center speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier iI Power amplifier = Subwoofer TX-DS656 • a il 11, 4 ((LI ii FRONT rp; ,seour oer DI OC Connection for Front, Center; Doing so may cause damage to the receiver. • Do not connect two or more speaker cables to ...connect a subwoofer with the TX-DS656 alone. Connection Right Surround speaker ul Left Surround speaker 16© 14(8))) re) •N, gal (5)-...
...speaker Center speaker Power amplifier Power amplifier iI Power amplifier = Subwoofer TX-DS656 • a il 11, 4 ((LI ii FRONT rp; ,seour oer DI OC Connection for Front, Center; Doing so may cause damage to the receiver. • Do not connect two or more speaker cables to ...connect a subwoofer with the TX-DS656 alone. Connection Right Surround speaker ul Left Surround speaker 16© 14(8))) re) •N, gal (5)-...
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... button on the remote controller again, the receiver turns to this unit does not exceed the capacity that the total capacity of purchase. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED type, you press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the TX-DS656. U.S. The shape, number, and total capacity... cord into an AC wall outlet. 2. C) Using the AC outlets 10 4 otr • - If you press the POWER button again, the receiver returns to the rear of the TX-DS656. and Canad- Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Make sure that is set to turn on the rear panel...
... button on the remote controller again, the receiver turns to this unit does not exceed the capacity that the total capacity of purchase. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED type, you press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the TX-DS656. U.S. The shape, number, and total capacity... cord into an AC wall outlet. 2. C) Using the AC outlets 10 4 otr • - If you press the POWER button again, the receiver returns to the rear of the TX-DS656. and Canad- Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Make sure that is set to turn on the rear panel...
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...If remote control operation is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector. On-screen setting If your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector of the TX-DS656. 18 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on the TV...8226; On-screen setting is possible only when your preference. If pressing a remote controller button has no effect on -screen display is being received, change the system setting. The Menu will not appear if it WIII1Mted tAl the MONITOR OUTPUT ) connector. • The Menu will not ...
...If remote control operation is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector. On-screen setting If your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector of the TX-DS656. 18 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on the TV...8226; On-screen setting is possible only when your preference. If pressing a remote controller button has no effect on -screen display is being received, change the system setting. The Menu will not appear if it WIII1Mted tAl the MONITOR OUTPUT ) connector. • The Menu will not ...
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...is 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function. 31 DIMMER Changing the brightness of the display You can disable the audio output to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off ... "MUTING" appears on the display. the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus...headphones Headphones with music peep function) You can turn off . 6 -6 000 000 1J MUTING octal coc u 00 SLEEP Using the Muting function When you receive a phone call, you press this button is pressed the "3-DB" indicator lights up in four steps: bright, normal, low, and off the power ...
...is 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function. 31 DIMMER Changing the brightness of the display You can disable the audio output to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off ... "MUTING" appears on the display. the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus...headphones Headphones with music peep function) You can turn off . 6 -6 000 000 1J MUTING octal coc u 00 SLEEP Using the Muting function When you receive a phone call, you press this button is pressed the "3-DB" indicator lights up in four steps: bright, normal, low, and off the power ...
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...When a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops and the TUNED indicator lights up on the display. 3. If the signal is now tuned in with the TX-DS656's built-in tuner. • Tune in a broadcasting station - The station is weak, your desired station. Tune in an FM station (Auto tuning) ...station by specifying the frequency (Manual tuning) - "Tuning" appears on the display. "Tuning" is heard in . Follow the same procedure to receive the signal in the mono mode: First, press the FM MUTE/MODE button. Automatically tuning in an FM station (Auto tuning) In the following...
...When a broadcast is tuned in, scanning stops and the TUNED indicator lights up on the display. 3. If the signal is now tuned in with the TX-DS656's built-in tuner. • Tune in a broadcasting station - The station is weak, your desired station. Tune in an FM station (Auto tuning) ...station by specifying the frequency (Manual tuning) - "Tuning" appears on the display. "Tuning" is heard in . Follow the same procedure to receive the signal in the mono mode: First, press the FM MUTE/MODE button. Automatically tuning in an FM station (Auto tuning) In the following...
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Listening to ofO = er ENTER/ 00O 00Oo c7 b 0 ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 OE Sound = TUNER TAPE -2 Moni. = OFF RR Group = C RR Preset No. = 10 RR Surround Mode= STEREO RID Using the on the ... button, each station in the group selected in step 3 is displayed. 4. cursor button. The Input Selector screen appears. 3. Select "Preset No." OO oe55735 O 1 3 Using the receiver: 1. to FM/AM broadcasts War.e4:a4-caA.14.O Q.4.'o.ol TUNER rt,"41q, mz___ PRESET 0.- Select "Group" using the V button and then select the desired...
Listening to ofO = er ENTER/ 00O 00Oo c7 b 0 ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 OE Sound = TUNER TAPE -2 Moni. = OFF RR Group = C RR Preset No. = 10 RR Surround Mode= STEREO RID Using the on the ... button, each station in the group selected in step 3 is displayed. 4. cursor button. The Input Selector screen appears. 3. Select "Preset No." OO oe55735 O 1 3 Using the receiver: 1. to FM/AM broadcasts War.e4:a4-caA.14.O Q.4.'o.ol TUNER rt,"41q, mz___ PRESET 0.- Select "Group" using the V button and then select the desired...
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... the traffic information is not a malfunction. NOTE: In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS656's display may appear on the display if the TX-DS656 receives characters that , for example, you with various services so that cannot be exactly the same as opposed... • Current affairs Information Sport Topical reporting of current affairs, often with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts. Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) RDS reception is making an emergency broadcast, this PTY classification flashes on the display 36 What is displayed...
... the traffic information is not a malfunction. NOTE: In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS656's display may appear on the display if the TX-DS656 receives characters that , for example, you with various services so that cannot be exactly the same as opposed... • Current affairs Information Sport Topical reporting of current affairs, often with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts. Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) RDS reception is making an emergency broadcast, this PTY classification flashes on the display 36 What is displayed...
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... the display. 2. DISPLAY 19\ Frequency Entered Character or Program Service Name Radio Text a Displaying Radio Text (IT) If the selected station is received, the characters scroll across the display. • If "NO TEXT" appears on the previous page. 3. When the information is not broadcasting RDS... for more details.) • When RT signals are listening to stop scanning. 1 PTY/TP 2 FTWTP Searching fc triOt infermation: scan) 1. Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) SMART STAN CONTROLLER jog dial TUNING button Orflr/la 6Ey.. 600(75'65 1 PTY/TP C7C\ 2 SMART ...
... the display. 2. DISPLAY 19\ Frequency Entered Character or Program Service Name Radio Text a Displaying Radio Text (IT) If the selected station is received, the characters scroll across the display. • If "NO TEXT" appears on the previous page. 3. When the information is not broadcasting RDS... for more details.) • When RT signals are listening to stop scanning. 1 PTY/TP 2 FTWTP Searching fc triOt infermation: scan) 1. Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) SMART STAN CONTROLLER jog dial TUNING button Orflr/la 6Ey.. 600(75'65 1 PTY/TP C7C\ 2 SMART ...
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...). • Activating the multi-room system cancels the surround mode for the main room and sets the STEREO mode automatically. 48 You can operate the receiver using the VOLUME A or V button. Select the source equipment using the VOLUME V button. Turn the sound volume down the sound volume to the... source in only the sub-room, press the SPEAKER MAIN button to turn down to protect the sub-room speakers. 4. You can operate the receiver using the front panel and the remote controller. (Adjusting the sound volume is required to the minimum (- To use the MULTI-CH INPUT or Surround...
...). • Activating the multi-room system cancels the surround mode for the main room and sets the STEREO mode automatically. 48 You can operate the receiver using the VOLUME A or V button. Select the source equipment using the VOLUME V button. Turn the sound volume down the sound volume to the... source in only the sub-room, press the SPEAKER MAIN button to turn down to protect the sub-room speakers. 4. You can operate the receiver using the front panel and the remote controller. (Adjusting the sound volume is required to the minimum (- To use the MULTI-CH INPUT or Surround...