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Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - CY 0 Thank you to FM/AM broadcasts 32 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)... for future reference. 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...
Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. ONKYO® Audio Video Control Receiver TX-DS656 Instruction Manual CL = 0 0 OO0 - CY 0 Thank you to FM/AM broadcasts 32 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)... for future reference. 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...
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...front) (Center) (Right front) SW (Subwoofer) cw LS (Left Surround) RS (Right Surround) Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets of speaker terminals are shown. Recommendations • Left and Right front speakers (L/R) and Center speaker (C) - Insert the core wires into... Surround speakers To get the highest-quality surround sound, you can enjoy quality surround sound by setting up the speakers (see "Speaker system setup" on pages 21-24. Place these speakers so that their height is properly distributed to the existing Left and Right front speakers. 1 ...
...front) (Center) (Right front) SW (Subwoofer) cw LS (Left Surround) RS (Right Surround) Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets of speaker terminals are shown. Recommendations • Left and Right front speakers (L/R) and Center speaker (C) - Insert the core wires into... Surround speakers To get the highest-quality surround sound, you can enjoy quality surround sound by setting up the speakers (see "Speaker system setup" on pages 21-24. Place these speakers so that their height is properly distributed to the existing Left and Right front speakers. 1 ...
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... is set , you the basic operation of onscreen setting, as well as the method of changing the screen setup according to your TX-DS656 is connected to any of the TX-DS656. 18 On-screen setting If your preference. and. Note: • On-screen setting is possible only when...TV is being received, change the system setting. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that is inoperative... If pressing a remote controller button has no effect...
... is set , you the basic operation of onscreen setting, as well as the method of changing the screen setup according to your TX-DS656 is connected to any of the TX-DS656. 18 On-screen setting If your preference. and. Note: • On-screen setting is possible only when...TV is being received, change the system setting. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on the TX-DS656 even though the remote controller's SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights, verify that is inoperative... If pressing a remote controller button has no effect...
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.... 6. Press the ► cursor button to which video and sound signals are input. Screen Setup screen 4. On-screen setting ER O ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 2 f I ONKYO *** Menu * * * Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 19 This applies to you preferences. Select the desired item using the -ill or ►...
.... 6. Press the ► cursor button to which video and sound signals are input. Screen Setup screen 4. On-screen setting ER O ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 2 f I ONKYO *** Menu * * * Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 19 This applies to you preferences. Select the desired item using the -ill or ►...
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... *** Input Selector ■ Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 2 ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector sag Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup • 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. Use the A or V cursor button...
... *** Input Selector ■ Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup 2 ONKYO *** Menu *** Input Selector sag Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup • 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. Use the A or V cursor button...
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...each speaker type. If you perform the following is (are) located. Set it so that the speakers have a subwoofer. In Speaker Setup, you press the MULTI-CH INPUT button... You may use either the on page 29. 21 Distance from your listening position to "LARGE... the input source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector" on -screen display or front panel switches. • Speaker Setup • Speaker Distance • Level Calibration Setup Set the frequency range covered by each speaker type, set this to "SMALL" if your speaker system and listening environment...
...each speaker type. If you perform the following is (are) located. Set it so that the speakers have a subwoofer. In Speaker Setup, you press the MULTI-CH INPUT button... You may use either the on page 29. 21 Distance from your listening position to "LARGE... the input source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector" on -screen display or front panel switches. • Speaker Setup • Speaker Distance • Level Calibration Setup Set the frequency range covered by each speaker type, set this to "SMALL" if your speaker system and listening environment...
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... the distance from the listening position to the next speaker. 11. When the output level of meters (m) or feet (ft). 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. The test tone signal output stops, and the System...
... the distance from the listening position to the next speaker. 11. When the output level of meters (m) or feet (ft). 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. The test tone signal output stops, and the System...
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.... "Sp. The parameters for 5 seconds. 23 If "feet" is output to each speaker in 1 foot increments. To cancel the "System Setup" display, press the PARAMETER button again or leave the unit for setting the distance to the next speaker. 6. Press the PARAMETER button. Press ... You are not shown. ENTER button PARAMETER button a SPEAKERS MAIN MEND I SURROUND MODE HALL RED OUT SPEAKERS MAIN v DAD REC OUT PARAMETER System Setup -01 Sp. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. 2. "Speaker Distance" appears on the display. In either case, an appropriate delay time ...
.... "Sp. The parameters for 5 seconds. 23 If "feet" is output to each speaker in 1 foot increments. To cancel the "System Setup" display, press the PARAMETER button again or leave the unit for setting the distance to the next speaker. 6. Press the PARAMETER button. Press ... You are not shown. ENTER button PARAMETER button a SPEAKERS MAIN MEND I SURROUND MODE HALL RED OUT SPEAKERS MAIN v DAD REC OUT PARAMETER System Setup -01 Sp. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. 2. "Speaker Distance" appears on the display. In either case, an appropriate delay time ...
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... button. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Speaker system setup ir POWER button NSIEW 0 EL-,105 OOOO OOc OO O"-
... button. The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is in the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise specified. 1. Speaker system setup ir POWER button NSIEW 0 EL-,105 OOOO OOc OO O"-
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...buttons/ ENTER button a ONKYO *** Menu *** 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... 4. Press the POWER button. For how to set different input sources for "Picture" and "Sound"... Input source selection and surround setup Before you can perform settings on the display. 2. Press the ENTER button. The Menu appears on . Select the desired item(s) ...
...buttons/ ENTER button a ONKYO *** Menu *** 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... 4. Press the POWER button. For how to set different input sources for "Picture" and "Sound"... Input source selection and surround setup Before you can perform settings on the display. 2. Press the ENTER button. The Menu appears on . Select the desired item(s) ...
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...the selected surround mode. Set this parameter to YES, you have stereo sound output... Input source selection and surround setup C ONICIr0 *** Menu *** Input Selector ■ Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup d ONKYO ** Surround Setup ** Surround Mode= HALL Hall Size = LARGE Cr Effect Level = 1 . 0 an Reverb Level = 1 ... the Menu. (c) 10. The surround mode once set the System Setup's Subwoofer parameter to NO, this case, press the TAPE-2 button to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the TX-DS656... Press the ENTER button to set it is lit, the TAPP_ ...
...the selected surround mode. Set this parameter to YES, you have stereo sound output... Input source selection and surround setup C ONICIr0 *** Menu *** Input Selector ■ Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup System Setup d ONKYO ** Surround Setup ** Surround Mode= HALL Hall Size = LARGE Cr Effect Level = 1 . 0 an Reverb Level = 1 ... the Menu. (c) 10. The surround mode once set the System Setup's Subwoofer parameter to NO, this case, press the TAPE-2 button to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the TX-DS656... Press the ENTER button to set it is lit, the TAPP_ ...
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... the setting using the MASTER VOLUME control knob. If you have stereo sound output... Turning the MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of the TX-DS656... To have set . 7. For details, see "Changing the surround mode parameters" on page 39. 6. For details, see "Using the TAPE... on the display. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the input source is set the System Setup's Subwoofer parameter to NO, this case, press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button to decrease the sound volume. Select the desired input source using...
... the setting using the MASTER VOLUME control knob. If you have stereo sound output... Turning the MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of the TX-DS656... To have set . 7. For details, see "Changing the surround mode parameters" on page 39. 6. For details, see "Using the TAPE... on the display. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the input source is set the System Setup's Subwoofer parameter to NO, this case, press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button to decrease the sound volume. Select the desired input source using...
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... lit, the TAPE-2 function is enabled and sound is not output when an input source other than "TAPE-2" is output... 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 select an input source and set up . Start playing the selected... Cassette Recorder Video Cassette Recorder, TV Video camera MD recorder, DAT deck, cassette tape deck Cassette tape deck Built-in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656...
... lit, the TAPE-2 function is enabled and sound is not output when an input source other than "TAPE-2" is output... 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 select an input source and set up . Start playing the selected... Cassette Recorder Video Cassette Recorder, TV Video camera MD recorder, DAT deck, cassette tape deck Cassette tape deck Built-in the TUNER area of the TX-DS656...
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... on the remote controller. Turn the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. Input source selection and surround setup SPEAKERS MAIN 1 a 2 4 Playing the input source:connected to reset the speaker levels. The STAND-BY indicator on...or V button on the unit's front panel to make it counterclockwise to display the Input Selector screen. 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 ...
... on the remote controller. Turn the knob clockwise to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector. 4. Input source selection and surround setup SPEAKERS MAIN 1 a 2 4 Playing the input source:connected to reset the speaker levels. The STAND-BY indicator on...or V button on the unit's front panel to make it counterclockwise to display the Input Selector screen. 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 ...
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...setting. 5. 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... the A or V cursor button and then press the No- This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following setting. 2. Select the digital audio input source using the A...connected digital input source and is not a failure. Input source selection and surround setup Selecting the digital/analog audio input You can select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to...
...setting. 5. 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... the A or V cursor button and then press the No- This occurs when the TX-DS656's built-in the following setting. 2. Select the digital audio input source using the A...connected digital input source and is not a failure. Input source selection and surround setup Selecting the digital/analog audio input You can select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to...
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... when operating the unit. To cheek haw much time is 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function. 31 BASS: Adjust to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus the Center speaker. Press the SLEEP...lPft hPfare the unit turns off . Press the DIMMER button. When the set time. Press the MUTING button. Input source selection and surround setup Useful functions for playback 3-D BASS BASS TREBLE LJJ Adjusting the:tone The BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers...
... when operating the unit. To cheek haw much time is 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function. 31 BASS: Adjust to the TX-DS656 automatically at which the unit turns off . the 3-D BASS control affects the Left/Right front speakers plus the Center speaker. Press the SLEEP...lPft hPfare the unit turns off . Press the DIMMER button. When the set time. Press the MUTING button. Input source selection and surround setup Useful functions for playback 3-D BASS BASS TREBLE LJJ Adjusting the:tone The BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers...
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...the Midnight Theater mode, the dynamic range of sound is narrowed to reproduce natural sounds at midnight. Other surround modes The TX-DS656 also features other surround modes that Onkyo has designed for playback of a movie theater, concert hall or studio in a domed stadium. ▪ STUDIO Surround ... with a Left/Right front and Center speakers • DOLBY 3 STEREO In this mode to connect and setup speakers, see "Connecting speakers" (on page 15) and "Speaker system setup" (on the Center speaker. Dolby Digital is sometimes referred to as DVD software. DOLBY PRO LOGIC Use this...
...the Midnight Theater mode, the dynamic range of sound is narrowed to reproduce natural sounds at midnight. Other surround modes The TX-DS656 also features other surround modes that Onkyo has designed for playback of a movie theater, concert hall or studio in a domed stadium. ▪ STUDIO Surround ... with a Left/Right front and Center speakers • DOLBY 3 STEREO In this mode to connect and setup speakers, see "Connecting speakers" (on page 15) and "Speaker system setup" (on the Center speaker. Dolby Digital is sometimes referred to as DVD software. DOLBY PRO LOGIC Use this...
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... the -411 or ► cursor button. Use the A or V cursor button to select the desired surround mode. 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 • SUR MODE ..o oa " ... • Using the front panel Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3. The indicator on the TV screen. (a) 2.
... the -411 or ► cursor button. Use the A or V cursor button to select the desired surround mode. 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 • SUR MODE ..o oa " ... • Using the front panel Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise to display the Surround Setup screen. (b) 3. The indicator on the TV screen. (a) 2.
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... "Using the on-screen Menu" on the surround mode. Rt.. l i. 1101,00 ...-.--- To use the on-screen Menu... Press the ENTER button to display "Surround Setup". To use the on -screen Menu... Note: In the STEREO mode, you cannot perform parameter setting. To cancel the Cinema Re-EQ function... To use...
... "Using the on-screen Menu" on the surround mode. Rt.. l i. 1101,00 ...-.--- To use the on-screen Menu... Press the ENTER button to display "Surround Setup". To use the on -screen Menu... Note: In the STEREO mode, you cannot perform parameter setting. To cancel the Cinema Re-EQ function... To use...
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... increments. • The Reverb level can choose the size of 0.6-1.4 in 0.4 increments. Press the ENTER button repeatedly to display "Surround Setup". 3. To use the front panel buttons. 1. Press the PARAMETER button and then SMART SCAN CONTROLLER rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER counterclockwise to...the HALL, LIVE, ARENA, or STUDIO surround mode. 2. Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to display "Surround Setup". ( 3. SPEAKERS MAIN 'SURROUND MODE V DAD DIGITAL 2 HALLI REC OUT 4. See "Using the on-screen Menu" on -screen Menu...
... increments. • The Reverb level can choose the size of 0.6-1.4 in 0.4 increments. Press the ENTER button repeatedly to display "Surround Setup". 3. To use the front panel buttons. 1. Press the PARAMETER button and then SMART SCAN CONTROLLER rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER counterclockwise to...the HALL, LIVE, ARENA, or STUDIO surround mode. 2. Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to display "Surround Setup". ( 3. SPEAKERS MAIN 'SURROUND MODE V DAD DIGITAL 2 HALLI REC OUT 4. See "Using the on-screen Menu" on -screen Menu...