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...remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller 45 Multi-room system connections 46 A few important notes Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 Contents Before using Important Safeguards 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before using this manual will enable you for future reference. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656... Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control...
...remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller 45 Multi-room system connections 46 A few important notes Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 52 Control positions and names 53 Contents Before using Important Safeguards 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before using this manual will enable you for future reference. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656... Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control...
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...TX-DS656 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 46 to a highly humid climate. assures that no channel information is temporarily unplugged * Manufactured under license from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: U.S. & Canada: • Onkyo...'s Multi-Room System kits HKT-600 or HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and • Xantech's Multi-Room System Other...
...TX-DS656 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 46 to a highly humid climate. assures that no channel information is temporarily unplugged * Manufactured under license from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: U.S. & Canada: • Onkyo...'s Multi-Room System kits HKT-600 or HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and • Xantech's Multi-Room System Other...
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... frequetuiy I only) Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. • 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. Set this unit AM FREQUENCY... Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size batteries into the groove in the unit. 1. the indicator on the frequency of use from the remote controller. In this case, the unit must learn the codes again. • The manganese batteries supplied with a switch that long-life AA...
... frequetuiy I only) Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. • 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. Set this unit AM FREQUENCY... Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3)-size batteries into the groove in the unit. 1. the indicator on the frequency of use from the remote controller. In this case, the unit must learn the codes again. • The manganese batteries supplied with a switch that long-life AA...
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...• Do not bind audio connection cables with 5.1-channel output Connecting video recording equipment Connecting audio recording equipment Connecting the R I remote control cables Connecting a TV/monitor Connecting the antennas Connecting speakers Connecting power amplifiers Using the AC outlets Connecting the power page 8 ... 16 Page 17 Page 17 To connect source or recording equipment, use cables supplied by step, how to connect the TX-D5656 to the equipment. Remember that improper connection may degrade sound quality. Improper connection Insert completely. onfeirtnfte , Gig AM...
...• Do not bind audio connection cables with 5.1-channel output Connecting video recording equipment Connecting audio recording equipment Connecting the R I remote control cables Connecting a TV/monitor Connecting the antennas Connecting speakers Connecting power amplifiers Using the AC outlets Connecting the power page 8 ... 16 Page 17 Page 17 To connect source or recording equipment, use cables supplied by step, how to connect the TX-D5656 to the equipment. Remember that improper connection may degrade sound quality. Improper connection Insert completely. onfeirtnfte , Gig AM...
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... a decoder with 5.1-channel output Decoder with 5.1-ch output C) Connecting speakers n 00 0 OC>OO 0 L.= O O O 0 sff wuuOE 0 0 (i) Connecting the Power ® Connecting the R I 7 I • Ir I •I• I remote (j) Using the AC outlets control cables (j) Connecting a TV/monitor TV Connecting a video camera or TV game machine VIDEO-3NIDEO CAM INPUT © Connecting power amplifiers . .
... a decoder with 5.1-channel output Decoder with 5.1-ch output C) Connecting speakers n 00 0 OC>OO 0 L.= O O O 0 sff wuuOE 0 0 (i) Connecting the Power ® Connecting the R I 7 I • Ir I •I• I remote (j) Using the AC outlets control cables (j) Connecting a TV/monitor TV Connecting a video camera or TV game machine VIDEO-3NIDEO CAM INPUT © Connecting power amplifiers . .
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...'s TAPE- This allows you can be operated by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I mark; Doing so may result in distortion and possible damage to the black jack with the unit. Note: • Connect the remote control cable to the Surround decoder circuitry. Connection TX-DS656 yea 1 if; paw• / - (0) (NEC LA, IPLA, OUT...
...'s TAPE- This allows you can be operated by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I mark; Doing so may result in distortion and possible damage to the black jack with the unit. Note: • Connect the remote control cable to the Surround decoder circuitry. Connection TX-DS656 yea 1 if; paw• / - (0) (NEC LA, IPLA, OUT...
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... an AC wall outlet. Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn on this unit does not exceed the capacity that the total capacity of other audio device to both the TX-DS656 and the connected audio devices. The shape, number, and total capacity of ...power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER button on . Press the POWER button to turn it on the TX-DS656. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED type, you can connect the power cord from other components connected to this receiver's power...
... an AC wall outlet. Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn on this unit does not exceed the capacity that the total capacity of other audio device to both the TX-DS656 and the connected audio devices. The shape, number, and total capacity of ...power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as the POWER button on . Press the POWER button to turn it on the TX-DS656. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED type, you can connect the power cord from other components connected to this receiver's power...
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...VIDEO connectors. This section shows you can perform various settings on -screen display is not output to any of the TX-DS656. 18 If the picture on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that is being received, change the system setting. If pressing... a remote controller button has no effect on the screen scrolls with the TV signal that the AB-SUBROOM/LEARN switch ...
...VIDEO connectors. This section shows you can perform various settings on -screen display is not output to any of the TX-DS656. 18 If the picture on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that is being received, change the system setting. If pressing... a remote controller button has no effect on the screen scrolls with the TV signal that the AB-SUBROOM/LEARN switch ...
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...Set up the screen according to which video and sound signals are input. You can select the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. This applies to display the screen for your specific system configuration. 3. Press the ENTER ...items. In the following items: "Input Selector" Select the channels from the TV screen. 5 I I ONKYO *** Menu * * * Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup ■ System Setup 3 ONKYO ** Screen Setup ** Background a Color = BLUE-1 Superimpose Mode = NORMAL Immediate Display = ON Character Position...
...Set up the screen according to which video and sound signals are input. You can select the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. This applies to display the screen for your specific system configuration. 3. Press the ENTER ...items. In the following items: "Input Selector" Select the channels from the TV screen. 5 I I ONKYO *** Menu * * * Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup ■ System Setup 3 ONKYO ** Screen Setup ** Background a Color = BLUE-1 Superimpose Mode = NORMAL Immediate Display = ON Character Position...
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...• System Setup st O 4 ONKYO ** Screen Setup ** Background Color = BLUE-1 Superimpose Mode = NORMAL Immediate Display = ON character Position I 1 settingthe background color and superimpose mode (Screen Setup) In the following procedure, you operate your TX-DS656. The Menu appears on a black ... button to display the Screen Setup screen. 4. Character Position You can set the background color of the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "Screen Setup" using the -41 or ► cursor button. NORMAL The Menu or setting...
...• System Setup st O 4 ONKYO ** Screen Setup ** Background Color = BLUE-1 Superimpose Mode = NORMAL Immediate Display = ON character Position I 1 settingthe background color and superimpose mode (Screen Setup) In the following procedure, you operate your TX-DS656. The Menu appears on a black ... button to display the Screen Setup screen. 4. Character Position You can set the background color of the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "Screen Setup" using the -41 or ► cursor button. NORMAL The Menu or setting...
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... screen again. 10. You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. While the test tone is not shown. 9. Speaker system setup a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector U Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** System Setup ** Speaker Setup ■ ...further information, see "What is used , a distance within the range of all 3.6 m Center = 12 ft M 3.6 m Surround = 7 ft Er 2.1 m e ONKYO Level Calibration * Left • Center • Right • R-Sur. • L-Sur. • Subwoofer OdB 0dB ([70 0dB 0dB 0dB M 0dB 22 On...
... screen again. 10. You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. While the test tone is not shown. 9. Speaker system setup a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector U Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** System Setup ** Speaker Setup ■ ...further information, see "What is used , a distance within the range of all 3.6 m Center = 12 ft M 3.6 m Surround = 7 ft Er 2.1 m e ONKYO Level Calibration * Left • Center • Right • R-Sur. • L-Sur. • Subwoofer OdB 0dB ([70 0dB 0dB 0dB M 0dB 22 On...
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... a few seconds, the test tone automatically travels to adjust the output level of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to which the test tone is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is output...
... a few seconds, the test tone automatically travels to adjust the output level of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to which the test tone is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is output...
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...Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 III Sound = VIDEO-1 TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF els Input Mode.Digital-1 Surround Mode= STEREO Using the on-screen Menu If your TX-DS656 is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS ... IP- The Input Selector screen appears. (b) 4. In the following three ways: • Display the Menu on the TV screen and use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "Input Selector" using the A or • button. Note: If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is connected to ...
...Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 III Sound = VIDEO-1 TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF els Input Mode.Digital-1 Surround Mode= STEREO Using the on-screen Menu If your TX-DS656 is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS ... IP- The Input Selector screen appears. (b) 4. In the following three ways: • Display the Menu on the TV screen and use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "Input Selector" using the A or • button. Note: If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is connected to ...
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...sound is shown on the front panel display while adjustment is connected to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the remote controller, respectively. For details, see "Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function" on page 30. 3. Select the desired invt...source selection and surround setup 1 00 o = 2 0 0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set up . Press the POWER button. The STAND-BY indicator on the display. 2. For details, ... be recalled.) For details, see "Tuning in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656...
...sound is shown on the front panel display while adjustment is connected to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the remote controller, respectively. For details, see "Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function" on page 30. 3. Select the desired invt...source selection and surround setup 1 00 o = 2 0 0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set up . Press the POWER button. The STAND-BY indicator on the display. 2. For details, ... be recalled.) For details, see "Tuning in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656...
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The STAND-BY indicator on -screen Menu: 1. turn it appear on the display. 2. a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 Sound = MULTI-CH Level Calibration C ONKIFO * Level Calibration * Left 0dB - 1 Center 0dB ...a 2 4 Playing the input source:connected to increase the sound volume; the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector Using the front panel or the remote controller: 1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. The video input source you press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button... You can select ...
The STAND-BY indicator on -screen Menu: 1. turn it appear on the display. 2. a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-1 Sound = MULTI-CH Level Calibration C ONKIFO * Level Calibration * Left 0dB - 1 Center 0dB ...a 2 4 Playing the input source:connected to increase the sound volume; the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector Using the front panel or the remote controller: 1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. The video input source you press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button... You can select ...
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... will be output. • If you cannot perform the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. An improper setting causes no sound or sound output from...digital audio input channel shown on the display. 1LI=M1 SPEAKERS MAIN MENTAL ISINTIOUNOMOLL. ) ) FIE, OUT 2 1 a ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 Sound = DVD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF wp Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode... and then press the No- This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, carefully check the DIGITAL INPUT connector to confirm the setting. ...
... will be output. • If you cannot perform the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. An improper setting causes no sound or sound output from...digital audio input channel shown on the display. 1LI=M1 SPEAKERS MAIN MENTAL ISINTIOUNOMOLL. ) ) FIE, OUT 2 1 a ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 Sound = DVD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF wp Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode... and then press the No- This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, carefully check the DIGITAL INPUT connector to confirm the setting. ...
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... watching a movie in the multi-channel input mode. Press the MUTING button. "MUTING" appears on the display. Note: • Audio output to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . Falling asleep with a standard stereo plug can make it brighter when operating the unit. Each time you press... button, the time decreases by 10 minutes, from only the Left and Right front channels can turn off the power supplied to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS channel will not be stopped. • The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the unit's power switch is lPft hPfare the ...
... watching a movie in the multi-channel input mode. Press the MUTING button. "MUTING" appears on the display. Note: • Audio output to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . Falling asleep with a standard stereo plug can make it brighter when operating the unit. Each time you press... button, the time decreases by 10 minutes, from only the Left and Right front channels can turn off the power supplied to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS channel will not be stopped. • The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the unit's power switch is lPft hPfare the ...
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... a preset station 1. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to cancel. Each of 30 FM and AM stations in a broadcasting station" on -screen Menu and/or the remote controller. The MEMORY indicator lights up to "Recalling a preset station" on the display for 8 seconds). 4. Select a desired preset number between 1 and 10. 5. O O GROUP button - Refer...
... a preset station 1. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to cancel. Each of 30 FM and AM stations in a broadcasting station" on -screen Menu and/or the remote controller. The MEMORY indicator lights up to "Recalling a preset station" on the display for 8 seconds). 4. Select a desired preset number between 1 and 10. 5. O O GROUP button - Refer...
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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 ... M.- By pressing the SCAN button, each station in the group selected in the SOURCE SEEEt..t ux area. 2. o GROUP '2'20 GAG Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller: 1. "Preset" is displayed. 4. Press the GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is displayed, press the SCAN button again. to FM/AM broadcasts War...
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 ... M.- By pressing the SCAN button, each station in the group selected in the SOURCE SEEEt..t ux area. 2. o GROUP '2'20 GAG Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller: 1. "Preset" is displayed. 4. Press the GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is displayed, press the SCAN button again. to FM/AM broadcasts War...
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...is shown on the display. • An indication such as that for sound output. The current surround mode is pressed. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to indicate which of surround mode parameters, see "Selecting a Menu item" on page 19. ...button and enter the setting using the A or • cursor button and then press the lb- Using the Surround modes a ONKYO "* Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Surround Setup ** Surround Mode= HALL Hall Size = LARGE 00 Effect Level = 1.0 CE) Reverb Level = 1.0 m...
...is shown on the display. • An indication such as that for sound output. The current surround mode is pressed. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to indicate which of surround mode parameters, see "Selecting a Menu item" on page 19. ...button and enter the setting using the A or • cursor button and then press the lb- Using the Surround modes a ONKYO "* Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup ONKYO ** Surround Setup ** Surround Mode= HALL Hall Size = LARGE 00 Effect Level = 1.0 CE) Reverb Level = 1.0 m...