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...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 ...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 controller...
...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 ...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 controller...
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... a TV picture-the display can be used to operate the system from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. RC-MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your home theaters, such as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay ■... everything will sound-also gives you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS656 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 46 to 48 for more details.) The following secondary remote controller can also be plugged in 7 colors, with a Superimpose mode to easily...
... a TV picture-the display can be used to operate the system from the sub-room: • Secondary Remote Controller for Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. RC-MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your home theaters, such as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay ■... everything will sound-also gives you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS656 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 46 to 48 for more details.) The following secondary remote controller can also be plugged in 7 colors, with a Superimpose mode to easily...
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...230V or 120V. 2. Remove low-voltage batteries immediately to avoid damage due to conform with this receiver away from the remote controller. They may be used. The following information will help you press a button on the frequency of the power supply...Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper remote control. • Using other remote controllers along with a switch that long-life AA (LR6 or AM-3)-size alkaline batteries be lost, however, if battery replacement is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx....
...230V or 120V. 2. Remove low-voltage batteries immediately to avoid damage due to conform with this receiver away from the remote controller. They may be used. The following information will help you press a button on the frequency of the power supply...Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper remote control. • Using other remote controllers along with a switch that long-life AA (LR6 or AM-3)-size alkaline batteries be lost, however, if battery replacement is appropriate. (Di O O O TX-DS656 Remote control sensor STAND-BY indicator 30' 30° approx....
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...8226; 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 page...Page 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. Improper connection Insert completely. Insert the plugs and connectors securely. r. +inn +h. onfeirtnfte , Gig ...
...8226; 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 page...Page 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. Improper connection Insert completely. Insert the plugs and connectors securely. r. +inn +h. onfeirtnfte , Gig ...
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... jack with the R I compatible. 11 never connect it can be connected to the TX-DS656 via audio connection cables. • Do not use the TAPE-2 Monitor function to monitor the sound processed by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I mark; Connection TX-DS656 yea 1 if; Digital recording is not possible, even if a DAT deck or MD...
... jack with the R I compatible. 11 never connect it can be connected to the TX-DS656 via audio connection cables. • Do not use the TAPE-2 Monitor function to monitor the sound processed by remote controller even if they are Onkyo R I mark; Connection TX-DS656 yea 1 if; Digital recording is not possible, even if a DAT deck or MD...
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... stand-by mode, ready for operation. 2. rto. L_J Note: If your TX-DS656 has a POWER switch, first turn on . Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn it on the receiver. Other than U.S. and Canad- If so,... use the POWER button (or the SYSTEM button), or the POWER button on the remote controller to this receiver's power may differ depending on the TX-DS656. The display will light up and the receiver enters stand-by mode. • The POWER button on the...
... stand-by mode, ready for operation. 2. rto. L_J Note: If your TX-DS656 has a POWER switch, first turn on . Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn it on the receiver. Other than U.S. and Canad- If so,... use the POWER button (or the SYSTEM button), or the POWER button on the remote controller to this receiver's power may differ depending on the TX-DS656. The display will light up and the receiver enters stand-by mode. • The POWER button on the...
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Press the VIDEO-1 button to your preference. If pressing a remote controller button has no effect on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that the AB-SUBROOM/LEARN switch is set , you the basic operation of onscreen setting, as ... to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector of the TX-DS656. 18 Note: • On-screen setting is possible only when your TV is being received, change the system setting. and. Canadian models) The on the display. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on...
Press the VIDEO-1 button to your preference. If pressing a remote controller button has no effect on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that the AB-SUBROOM/LEARN switch is set , you the basic operation of onscreen setting, as ... to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector of the TX-DS656. 18 Note: • On-screen setting is possible only when your TV is being received, change the system setting. and. Canadian models) The on the display. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on...
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...channels to display the screen for your specific system configuration. 3. This applies to you preferences. The Menu appears on the remote controller. "Screen Setup" Set up the screen according to all of the required parameters have been set, 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...
...channels to display the screen for your specific system configuration. 3. This applies to you preferences. The Menu appears on the remote controller. "Screen Setup" Set up the screen according to all of the required parameters have been set, 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. Select "Screen Setup" using the -41...such as the video and audio equipment currently selected appears on the TV screen. In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Superimpose Mode Select one from among the parameters. Immediate Display Select ON or OFF. been ...
... • 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. Select "Screen Setup" using the -41...such as the video and audio equipment currently selected appears on the TV screen. In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Superimpose Mode Select one from among the parameters. Immediate Display Select ON or OFF. been ...
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..."Delay time" is used , you can enter 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 ... to the selected speaker using the A or • cursor button and enter a speaker setting ("YES"/"NO" or "LARGE"! You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "System Setup" using the A or V cursor button, then press the 110- Select "Speaker Setup" using the ...
..."Delay time" is used , you can enter 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 ... to the selected speaker using the A or • cursor button and enter a speaker setting ("YES"/"NO" or "LARGE"! You may use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Select "System Setup" using the A or V cursor button, then press the 110- Select "Speaker Setup" using the ...
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... the test tone is complete, press the TEST TONE button. When the adjustment is output, adjust the output level of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to adjust the output level of the other speaker system settings. Press the POWER button. 2. O 0 Ebln...- Repeat step 3 to which the test tone is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. A test tone is output to the next speaker. 3. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is...
... the test tone is complete, press the TEST TONE button. When the adjustment is output, adjust the output level of the speaker using remote controller You can change the channel to adjust the output level of the other speaker system settings. Press the POWER button. 2. O 0 Ebln...- Repeat step 3 to which the test tone is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. A test tone is output to the next speaker. 3. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is...
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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 MAIN...built-in one of the following procedure, 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 a TV set different input sources ...
... 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 MAIN...built-in one of the following procedure, 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 a TV set different input sources ...
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... tape deck Cassette tape deck Built-in tuner Turntable CD player If the selected input source is in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656... If you cannot select stations which have selected "TUNER" in a broadcasting station" on the front panel display while adjustment is...same input source is selected. Input 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 "STEREO". Press the POWER button. Adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or V button. For details, see "Tuning in step 2... ...
... tape deck Cassette tape deck Built-in tuner Turntable CD player If the selected input source is in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656... If you cannot select stations which have selected "TUNER" in a broadcasting station" on the front panel display while adjustment is...same input source is selected. Input 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 "STEREO". Press the POWER button. Adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or V button. For details, see "Tuning in step 2... ...
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...been reset to decrease the sound volume. If you can adjust the sound volume using the input selector buttons on the remote controller. "Sound" Select MULTI-CH. 4. The STAND-BY indicator on -screen Menu: 1. Start playing the input source...the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. The video source currently set is automatically selected. 3. 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...
...been reset to decrease the sound volume. If you can adjust the sound volume using the input selector buttons on the remote controller. "Sound" Select MULTI-CH. 4. The STAND-BY indicator on -screen Menu: 1. Start playing the input source...the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. The video source currently set is automatically selected. 3. 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...
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...has been operated or a certain time has elapsed. Press the ENTER button. This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Press the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button. The selected digital audio input source is... the DIGITAL INPUT connector to ANALOG) 4. The Menu appears 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= LIVE DE enwsrlre% * Digital Selector...
...has been operated or a certain time has elapsed. Press the ENTER button. This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Press the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button. The selected digital audio input source is... the DIGITAL INPUT connector to ANALOG) 4. The Menu appears 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= LIVE DE enwsrlre% * Digital Selector...
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....• • go. O Canceling a preset station 1. MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE FM MUTE/MODE MEMORY 33 Press the MEMORY button. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to "Recalling a preset station" on page 32.) 2. While holding down the MEMORY button, press the FM MUTE/MODE button. Tune in a desired broadcasting station... you do not select a group while the MEMORY indicator is selected. You can store up on -screen Menu and/or the remote controller. The tuned-in station has been preset in three groups. Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Recalling a preset broadcasting station If you ...
....• • go. O Canceling a preset station 1. MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE FM MUTE/MODE MEMORY 33 Press the MEMORY button. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to "Recalling a preset station" on page 32.) 2. While holding down the MEMORY button, press the FM MUTE/MODE button. Tune in a desired broadcasting station... you do not select a group while the MEMORY indicator is selected. You can store up on -screen Menu and/or the remote controller. The tuned-in station has been preset in three groups. Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Recalling a preset broadcasting station If you ...
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...displayed for about 5 seconds. using the V button and then select the desired preset station using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Rigs HOLM. By pressing the SCAN button, each station in the group selected in step 3 is displayed. ... the desired station is preset in the SOURCE SEEEt..t ux area. 2. 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. ...OO oe55735 O 1 3 Using the receiver: 1. o GROUP '2'20 GAG Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller: 1.
...displayed for about 5 seconds. using the V button and then select the desired preset station using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Rigs HOLM. By pressing the SCAN button, each station in the group selected in step 3 is displayed. ... the desired station is preset in the SOURCE SEEEt..t ux area. 2. 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. ...OO oe55735 O 1 3 Using the receiver: 1. o GROUP '2'20 GAG Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller: 1.
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...multi-function display to indicate which of the following the same procedure as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is pressed. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3. Press the ENTER button. Select the desired ... : DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, 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 = 1.0 CE) Reverb Level = 1.0 m...
...multi-function display to indicate which of the following the same procedure as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is pressed. Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3. Press the ENTER button. Select the desired ... : DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PRO LOGIC, 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 = 1.0 CE) Reverb Level = 1.0 m...
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...the sound being recorded (TAPE2 Monitor function). *3 The TX-DS656 will not change even if you change the input source by using the on-screen Menu, see "Selecting a Menu item" on the TV screen. (a) 2. a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen... equipment Recording from a source • From the TX-DS656's output jacks, playback signals of the source you have a 3-head cassette tape deck, connect it to the TAPE-2 (REC) jacks. In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Therefore, you cannot playback different...
...the sound being recorded (TAPE2 Monitor function). *3 The TX-DS656 will not change even if you change the input source by using the on-screen Menu, see "Selecting a Menu item" on the TV screen. (a) 2. a ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen... equipment Recording from a source • From the TX-DS656's output jacks, playback signals of the source you have a 3-head cassette tape deck, connect it to the TAPE-2 (REC) jacks. In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Therefore, you cannot playback different...
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... Connect a video camera to video images from a 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 Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode= LIVE Using the ...Select "Picture" using the A or V button and then select "VIDEO-3" using the source selector buttons. The following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. While the REC OUT indicator is flashing. The REC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds. In step 1, press the...
... Connect a video camera to video images from a 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 Input Mode=Digital-2 Surround Mode= LIVE Using the ...Select "Picture" using the A or V button and then select "VIDEO-3" using the source selector buttons. The following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. While the REC OUT indicator is flashing. The REC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds. In step 1, press the...