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... Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Following the instructions in this unit 5 Preparation Connection 6 On-screen setting 18 Speaker ...system setup 21 Operation Input source selection and surround setup 25 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from a source 42 Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function 44 Using the other remote...
... Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - Following the instructions in this unit 5 Preparation Connection 6 On-screen setting 18 Speaker ...system setup 21 Operation Input source selection and surround setup 25 Listening to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from a source 42 Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function 44 Using the other remote...
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...order to the TX-DS656 from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for recording without the need of the 5 channels, with a Xantech Multi-Room System. This period is shorter when the unit is essential for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: U.S. & Canada: • Onkyo's Multi-Room... for each of the 30 preset stations and 3 station-group presets (A, B, C) General Features • Multiroom/Multisource Capability with Main/Remote speaker selector and outputs to 90 minutes (10 'TIM. steps) • Battery-Free Memory Backup protects memory's contents during power failures and...
...order to the TX-DS656 from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for recording without the need of the 5 channels, with a Xantech Multi-Room System. This period is shorter when the unit is essential for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System: U.S. & Canada: • Onkyo's Multi-Room... for each of the 30 preset stations and 3 station-group presets (A, B, C) General Features • Multiroom/Multisource Capability with Main/Remote speaker selector and outputs to 90 minutes (10 'TIM. steps) • Battery-Free Memory Backup protects memory's contents during power failures and...
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...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 page 8 page 9 page... the TX-D5656 to the equipment. C)©S(D8C)P 0 Connecting analog audio source equipment Connecting digital audio source equipment Connecting video source equipment Connecting a video camera or TV game machine Connecting a decoder with power cords and speaker cables....
...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 page 8 page 9 page... the TX-D5656 to the equipment. C)©S(D8C)P 0 Connecting analog audio source equipment Connecting digital audio source equipment Connecting video source equipment Connecting a video camera or TV game machine Connecting a decoder with power cords and speaker cables....
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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 . . C) ... CD player, DAT deck or MD recorder ® Connecting video source equipment DVD player ® Connecting 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 . . C) ... CD player, DAT deck or MD recorder ® Connecting video source equipment DVD player ® Connecting 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
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...meters" is set to +12dB for an optimized surround sound. You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. You are now back to the selected speaker using the V cursor button, then press the PPP cursor button. (e) The Level Calibration... in progress. Select "Level Calibration" using the -odor OP- Speaker system setup a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector U Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** System Setup ** Speaker Setup ■ Speaker Distance Level Calibration Starting the Test Signal. Press the ENTER button...
...meters" is set to +12dB for an optimized surround sound. You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. You are now back to the selected speaker using the V cursor button, then press the PPP cursor button. (e) The Level Calibration... in progress. Select "Level Calibration" using the -odor OP- Speaker system setup a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector U Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup b ONKYO ** System Setup ** Speaker Setup ■ Speaker Distance Level Calibration Starting the Test Signal. Press the ENTER button...
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... settings. O 0 Ebln- Press the POWER button. 2. You can perform level calibration (channel balance setting) independent of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to adjust the output level of all speakers. 5. The test tone output stops. 24 Press the TEST TONE button again. When the adjustment is output by pressing...
... settings. O 0 Ebln- Press the POWER button. 2. You can perform level calibration (channel balance setting) independent of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to adjust the output level of all speakers. 5. The test tone output stops. 24 Press the TEST TONE button again. When the adjustment is output by pressing...
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...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 MAIN button on TV, for example,... Press the POWER button. For how to use the cursor buttons and ENTER button on the remote controller. • Use the unit's front panel operation buttons. • Use the remote controller operation buttons For how to play source equipment connected to make it appear on page 19...
...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 MAIN button on TV, for example,... Press the POWER button. For how to use the cursor buttons and ENTER button on the remote controller. • Use the unit's front panel operation buttons. • Use the remote controller operation buttons For how to play source equipment connected to make it appear on page 19...
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...remote controller, respectively. Start playing the selected input source. using the GROUP and PRESET -4111/110.- To have not been preset. 4. Press the POWER button. Note that you have selected "TUNER" in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656... Check if "TAPE-2 MONITOR" is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS...0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select the desired surround mode. The STAND-BY indicator on page 30. 3. Note: If the SPEAKER MAIN indicator is shown on the display. 2. buttons in step 2... If it ...
...remote controller, respectively. Start playing the selected input source. using the GROUP and PRESET -4111/110.- To have not been preset. 4. Press the POWER button. Note that you have selected "TUNER" in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656... Check if "TAPE-2 MONITOR" is not lit on the display, press the SPEAKERS...0 0 5 TUNER section 4 9'.r."'" Using the rtenote controller You can use the remote controller to select the desired surround mode. The STAND-BY indicator on page 30. 3. Note: If the SPEAKER MAIN indicator is shown on the display. 2. buttons in step 2... If it ...
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Press the MULTI-CH INPUT button. Start playing the input source connected to increase the sound volume; 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 ...NO, select "YES" (Reset) or "NO" (NOT reset). 2. The levels of all speaker types simultaneously, use the VOLUME A or V button. The STAND-BY indicator on the remote controller. Turn the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. "Picture" Select from ...
Press the MULTI-CH INPUT button. Start playing the input source connected to increase the sound volume; 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 ...NO, select "YES" (Reset) or "NO" (NOT reset). 2. The levels of all speaker types simultaneously, use the VOLUME A or V button. The STAND-BY indicator on the remote controller. Turn the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. "Picture" Select from ...
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...is not a failure. The 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 connector to which the input source is selected. This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, carefully check the DIGITAL INPUT connector to the... will be output. • If you cannot perform the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select the digital audio input source using the L or...
...is not a failure. The 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 connector to which the input source is selected. This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, carefully check the DIGITAL INPUT connector to the... will be output. • If you cannot perform the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select the digital audio input source using the L or...
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BASS: Adjust to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . Each time you press this button, ...be heard in the display. When the set time. the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus the Center speaker. When this button, the time decreases by 10 minutes, from only the Left and Right front channels ...the set time has elapsed, the unit automatically turns off appears on the display and the audio output to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS channel will not be stopped. • The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the unit's power switch is...
BASS: Adjust to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . Each time you press this button, ...be heard in the display. When the set time. the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus the Center speaker. When this button, the time decreases by 10 minutes, from only the Left and Right front channels ...the set time has elapsed, the unit automatically turns off appears on the display and the audio output to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS channel will not be stopped. • The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the unit's power switch is...
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... as soon as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is input. • If no surround speakers are connected, the display will show DOLBY 3 STEREO and STEREO every time the SUR ... Menu, see "Changing the surround mode parameters" on page 40. 4. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3....HALL, LIVE, ARENA, STUDIO, DOLBY 3 STEREO, STEREO. 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 =...
... as soon as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is input. • If no surround speakers are connected, the display will show DOLBY 3 STEREO and STEREO every time the SUR ... Menu, see "Changing the surround mode parameters" on page 40. 4. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3....HALL, LIVE, ARENA, STUDIO, DOLBY 3 STEREO, STEREO. 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 =...
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...source Display ENTER 1142.3-A O0 (c)„ Source selector buttons O 00 Video camera/TV game machine ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 RA Sound = CD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF RI... the selected source. The Input Selector screen appears. 4. Press the ENTER button. 7. SPEAKERS MAIN V- 1 IsuRRommom HALL Indication D V1 V2 V3 Playback source Recording source Video recording...recording source CD TAPE-1 TAPE-2 FM or AM PHONO 3. The following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. cursor button. Select "Sound" using the A or V button...
...source Display ENTER 1142.3-A O0 (c)„ Source selector buttons O 00 Video camera/TV game machine ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 RA Sound = CD TAPE-2 Moni. = OFF RI... the selected source. The Input Selector screen appears. 4. Press the ENTER button. 7. SPEAKERS MAIN V- 1 IsuRRommom HALL Indication D V1 V2 V3 Playback source Recording source Video recording...recording source CD TAPE-1 TAPE-2 FM or AM PHONO 3. The following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. cursor button. Select "Sound" using the A or V button...
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To deactivate the TAPE-2 MONITOR function, press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button again. 2 ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 IM Sound = DVD RR TAPE-2 Moni. = ...of your cassette tape deck. 4. The Menu appears on -screen Menu In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. using the A or V button and then set it to ON or OFF...the speakers unless you start recording, the sound being recorded will be used if other ways. Using a graphic equalizer Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE-2 IN jacks (see the owner's manual of the TX-DS656. 2....
To deactivate the TAPE-2 MONITOR function, press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button again. 2 ONKYO ** Input Selector ** Picture = VIDEO-3 IM Sound = DVD RR TAPE-2 Moni. = ...of your cassette tape deck. 4. The Menu appears on -screen Menu In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. using the A or V button and then set it to ON or OFF...the speakers unless you start recording, the sound being recorded will be used if other ways. Using a graphic equalizer Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE-2 IN jacks (see the owner's manual of the TX-DS656. 2....
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... operation. Emitter (e) 0 (c) B Power supply REMOTE Speaker (Sub-room) 0 O O O 0 0 Remote sensor J R MAIN ROOM 1. Connect the sub-room speaker cables to the TX-DS656. 2. Components(b)\/ Main speaker Main speaker Power supply SUB-ROOM Remote control Remote sensor FThl Remote speaker Remote speaker 1. Onkyo components (a) 3.Connecting block Main speaker TX-DS656 Main speaker \ \ \H_ Power supply SUB-ROOM Remote control 2. Connect the components (b) to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS connectors on the TX-DS656. (C)) 3. Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Make...
... operation. Emitter (e) 0 (c) B Power supply REMOTE Speaker (Sub-room) 0 O O O 0 0 Remote sensor J R MAIN ROOM 1. Connect the sub-room speaker cables to the TX-DS656. 2. Components(b)\/ Main speaker Main speaker Power supply SUB-ROOM Remote control Remote sensor FThl Remote speaker Remote speaker 1. Onkyo components (a) 3.Connecting block Main speaker TX-DS656 Main speaker \ \ \H_ Power supply SUB-ROOM Remote control 2. Connect the components (b) to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS connectors on the TX-DS656. (C)) 3. Emitter (c) MAIN ROOM 5. Make...
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...; through 3 of the emitter installed as shown in the subroom, then connect it to operate components not displaying Onkyo's R I mark from the sub-room Components mounted in \ N N 1. Onkyo components (a) Main speaker \ N TX-DS656 Main speaker \ SUB-ROOM Remote control 2 Remote speaker 3. Remote speaker 1. Install Remote Sensor HR-10 in the connection diagram below to the HE-50 (AC). (®) Connection diagram MAIN...
...; through 3 of the emitter installed as shown in the subroom, then connect it to operate components not displaying Onkyo's R I mark from the sub-room Components mounted in \ N N 1. Onkyo components (a) Main speaker \ N TX-DS656 Main speaker \ SUB-ROOM Remote control 2 Remote speaker 3. Remote speaker 1. Install Remote Sensor HR-10 in the connection diagram below to the HE-50 (AC). (®) Connection diagram MAIN...
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...button. to the minimum (- When you adjust the sound volume while listening to protect the sub-room speakers. 4. Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button. 5. It is flashing (for the main room. 3. Multi-room system connections SPEAKERS REMOTE cc.)c.)0 MULTI SOURCE button 0 0 0 0 3,6 4 a STE Source for main room iF Source...source in the sub-room, turn off the output to the main speakers. Press the MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button. The REMOTE indicator lights up on the display and the sound is possible through the remote controller only.) In the sub-room... You can operate the receiver ...
...button. to the minimum (- When you adjust the sound volume while listening to protect the sub-room speakers. 4. Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button. 5. It is flashing (for the main room. 3. Multi-room system connections SPEAKERS REMOTE cc.)c.)0 MULTI SOURCE button 0 0 0 0 3,6 4 a STE Source for main room iF Source...source in the sub-room, turn off the output to the main speakers. Press the MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button. The REMOTE indicator lights up on the display and the sound is possible through the remote controller only.) In the sub-room... You can operate the receiver ...
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...speaker, in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. Then contact your Onkyo service center. • Connect the power cord. • Remove the AC plug from the sub-room. • Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated. • Power cord is disconnected. • There is external noise in the computer circuits of the TX-DS656...; Turn it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) of the Subwoofer using the test tone. • Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on . No sound or quiet sound from subwoofer No sound in the main room to find out which is not clear. This causes...
...speaker, in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. Then contact your Onkyo service center. • Connect the power cord. • Remove the AC plug from the sub-room. • Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated. • Power cord is disconnected. • There is external noise in the computer circuits of the TX-DS656...; Turn it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) of the Subwoofer using the test tone. • Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on . No sound or quiet sound from subwoofer No sound in the main room to find out which is not clear. This causes...
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MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector [10] 4. FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS terminals [16] 8. AC OUTLETS [17] 10. R I ' Val so IIII.3511M 5 6 7 O 0 0 Minx 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 US and Canadian..., 12] 3. fTR2 connector [46, 47] 13. MONITOR OUTPUT connector [12] 14. DIGITAL INPUT connector [8] 5. SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals [16] 6. Power cord [17] 9. O 0 0 O 0 0 " 0o 0 O 0 0 O0 0 tg3 •-0 0' 00O0100001x0a0rrp00ir I connector [11] 12. FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS terminals [46, 47] 11. PRE OUT connector [16] 15. Control positions and names Rear panel 2 IA I! FM/...
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector [10] 4. FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS terminals [16] 8. AC OUTLETS [17] 10. R I ' Val so IIII.3511M 5 6 7 O 0 0 Minx 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 US and Canadian..., 12] 3. fTR2 connector [46, 47] 13. MONITOR OUTPUT connector [12] 14. DIGITAL INPUT connector [8] 5. SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals [16] 6. Power cord [17] 9. O 0 0 O 0 0 " 0o 0 O 0 0 O0 0 tg3 •-0 0' 00O0100001x0a0rrp00ir I connector [11] 12. FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS terminals [46, 47] 11. PRE OUT connector [16] 15. Control positions and names Rear panel 2 IA I! FM/...
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...42-44] 10. A/B-SUBROOM/LEARN selector switch [45, 48] 11. TEST TONE button [24] 12. TUNER operation buttons [28, 34] 15. SPEAKERS MAIN/REMOTE indicator d. CINEMA Re-EQ (Cinema Re-Equalizer) indicator g. 3-DB (3-D bass) indicator h. AUTO (auto-tuning) indicator k. MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator v. ...operate an ONKYO CD player that bears the R I connection.) 8. The buttons in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO section can be used to page 11 for recording source/ Sub-room components) p. SLEEP button [31] 5. SUR MODE (Surround mode) button [28, 39] 13. MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button ...
...42-44] 10. A/B-SUBROOM/LEARN selector switch [45, 48] 11. TEST TONE button [24] 12. TUNER operation buttons [28, 34] 15. SPEAKERS MAIN/REMOTE indicator d. CINEMA Re-EQ (Cinema Re-Equalizer) indicator g. 3-DB (3-D bass) indicator h. AUTO (auto-tuning) indicator k. MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator v. ...operate an ONKYO CD player that bears the R I connection.) 8. The buttons in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO section can be used to page 11 for recording source/ Sub-room components) p. SLEEP button [31] 5. SUR MODE (Surround mode) button [28, 39] 13. MUTING/REMOTE SPEAKER button ...