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... MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If you should dust the unit all times. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from that the voltage in a particular installation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may ... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC outlet voltages vary from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on...
... MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If you should dust the unit all times. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from that the voltage in a particular installation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may ... antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. AC outlet voltages vary from the AC power source. If water or any other chemical solvents, because they may leave marks on...
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...receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to speaker wiring polarity. To get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may be avoided. • Be careful not to set the ...ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may affect the sound quality and should use , a passive subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make...
...receiver. • Don't connect more than one speaker to speaker wiring polarity. To get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural. • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may be avoided. • Be careful not to set the ...ease of identification. (The negative (-) speaker terminals are color-coded for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection circuit may affect the sound quality and should use , a passive subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Make...
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..., and V Yellow other video equipment. Composite video is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as optical. Even 176.4/192 kHz is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. En 12 L White Analog audio connections (RCA...) carry analog audio. The audio quality is effective in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. Push plugs in case of the HDMI connection. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical...
..., and V Yellow other video equipment. Composite video is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Orange Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as optical. Even 176.4/192 kHz is the same as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. En 12 L White Analog audio connections (RCA...) carry analog audio. The audio quality is effective in all the way to enjoy digital sound such as coaxial. Push plugs in case of the HDMI connection. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. OPTICAL Optical...
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...Video Recorder Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Tip • To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of...When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 14). To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ...
...Video Recorder Satellite/cable set -top box, etc. Tip • To listen to audio received by controlling the AV receiver's volume, the sound will produce sound while the TV's speakers are shown below. ✔: Assignment can be seen on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of...When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, see "Connecting Your Components" (➔ page 14). To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ...
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... analog inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected ...to composite video inputs can be recorded. • DTS signals will automatically turn on for V connections. Recording is connected with your other Onkyo components. En 15 You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection % in Standby mode. •...
... analog inputs can be recorded only via composite video outputs. You must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be recorded. • Sources connected ...to composite video inputs can be recorded. • DTS signals will automatically turn on for V connections. Recording is connected with your other Onkyo components. En 15 You can connect either one to the manuals supplied with an analog audio cable (connection % in Standby mode. •...
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...speakers. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 25). • While a pair of headphones is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with video games. STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode. Using Basic... with movies and TV. GAME button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Source The following listening modes: Mono, Direct, and Stereo. • While Speakers A and B are on the...
...speakers. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 25). • While a pair of headphones is a further sound enhancement to the AV receiver with video games. STEREO button This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All Channel Stereo listening mode. Using Basic... with movies and TV. GAME button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Source The following listening modes: Mono, Direct, and Stereo. • While Speakers A and B are on the...
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...for rock or pop music, listening to TV shows produced in each channel. In this mode, sound pressure is disabled. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right channels of the processing set via Home menu is emphasized to... and subwoofer. "$ 4 % ' Suitable for the speaker setup (➔ page 29). ; 9 $ BC B Front speakers C Center speaker D Subwoofer E E Surround speakers D ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV L og i c Game-RPG...
...for rock or pop music, listening to TV shows produced in each channel. In this mode, sound pressure is disabled. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right channels of the processing set via Home menu is emphasized to... and subwoofer. "$ 4 % ' Suitable for the speaker setup (➔ page 29). ; 9 $ BC B Front speakers C Center speaker D Subwoofer E E Surround speakers D ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t u d i o -M i x TV Logic TV L og i c Game-RPG...
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... this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). 4 9$ Note *1 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is output without surround-sound processing. En 23 See "Advanced Setup" for 5.1-channel playback. HD MS TR DTS Express DTS Ex p r e s s DSD*2 % 9$ DSD DTS 96/24 DTS 9 6 /...frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. • Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround...
... this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD). 4 9$ Note *1 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is output without surround-sound processing. En 23 See "Advanced Setup" for 5.1-channel playback. HD MS TR DTS Express DTS Ex p r e s s DSD*2 % 9$ DSD DTS 96/24 DTS 9 6 /...frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material, providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops the listener. • Neo:6 Cinema Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround...
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... the selected listening mode. Speaker indicators A AB B Output channel Speakers A: 5.1 channels Speakers A: 2.1 channels* Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound * While Speakers B is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and B. Note that if you ... the required sleep time. The SLEEP indicator lights on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. → 1 Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO. If your main listening room and Speakers B for about 5 seconds, then the...
... the selected listening mode. Speaker indicators A AB B Output channel Speakers A: 5.1 channels Speakers A: 2.1 channels* Speakers B: 2 channels Speakers B: 2 channels No sound * While Speakers B is connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's SPEAKERS A and B. Note that if you ... the required sleep time. The SLEEP indicator lights on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. → 1 Press RECEIVER followed by AUDIO. If your main listening room and Speakers B for about 5 seconds, then the...
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... or VCR/DVR. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use the remote controller's AUDIO and arrow buttons. • See "Music Optimizer" for more details (➔ page 37...). Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired input display. ■ TV/CD: →...
... or VCR/DVR. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you can use the remote controller's AUDIO and arrow buttons. • See "Music Optimizer" for more details (➔ page 37...). Using the Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of the AV receiver's display. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY repeatedly to select the desired input display. ■ TV/CD: →...
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... output the audio from your TV speakers, or - To get the best bass performance from the speakers connected to PORT selector. Note • For a more sound from the speakers connected to "Large" (➔ page 29). When the wireless unit is connected. ■ Front ` Small: ` Large: Select based on...Note • When no speaker is set to the wireless unit. ` No: The audio is on to boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the speakers connected to the subwoofer. Speakers B is not output from the front left, right, and center channels to the wireless unit. ...
... output the audio from your TV speakers, or - To get the best bass performance from the speakers connected to PORT selector. Note • For a more sound from the speakers connected to "Large" (➔ page 29). When the wireless unit is connected. ■ Front ` Small: ` Large: Select based on...Note • When no speaker is set to the wireless unit. ` No: The audio is on to boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the speakers connected to the subwoofer. Speakers B is not output from the front left, right, and center channels to the wireless unit. ...
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...(➔ page 29) cannot be selected. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be calibrated in feet. Note • These settings are saved here as the sound designer intended. Range: 1ft to 30ft in 1 foot steps. ` meters: Distances can be set to "No" or "None" in meters. Speakers A is ... page 32) and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (➔ page 32), we recommend that you manually adjust the level of each speaker using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of headphones is the same at the listening position. ■ Left, Center*1, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left `-12...
...(➔ page 29) cannot be selected. ■ Unit ` feet: Distances can be calibrated in feet. Note • These settings are saved here as the sound designer intended. Range: 1ft to 30ft in 1 foot steps. ` meters: Distances can be set to "No" or "None" in meters. Speakers A is ... page 32) and Audyssey Dynamic Volume® (➔ page 32), we recommend that you manually adjust the level of each speaker using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of headphones is the same at the listening position. ■ Left, Center*1, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left `-12...
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... channel. DTS Setting ■ Neo:6 Music Center Image `0 to 2 to 5 With this setting, you can specify by how much surround sound, move the sound field forward to only 2-channel stereo sources. Ideally, the front left and right (the outside) so that the set to broaden the width...mode. Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of the center channel sound. Panorama ` On ` Off Turn this setting, you can optimize the TheaterDimensional listening mode by liking. Setting a value "0" in the middle is set...
... channel. DTS Setting ■ Neo:6 Music Center Image `0 to 2 to 5 With this setting, you can specify by how much surround sound, move the sound field forward to only 2-channel stereo sources. Ideally, the front left and right (the outside) so that the set to broaden the width...mode. Multiplex/Mono Settings ■ Multiplex Input Ch (Mux) ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determines which channel of the center channel sound. Panorama ` On ` Off Turn this setting, you can optimize the TheaterDimensional listening mode by liking. Setting a value "0" in the middle is set...
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... just at any volume level - Note • These technologies cannot be heard. This setting should be adjusted so that the content sounds the way it was created at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic range. This setting affects volume most. The Dynamic... (➔ page 8). Direct listening mode is selected, or - Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to surround sound content, when Dynamic Volume adjusts the volume. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ page 8). • These technologies cannot be selected ...
... just at any volume level - Note • These technologies cannot be heard. This setting should be adjusted so that the content sounds the way it was created at very high listening levels and has a compressed dynamic range. This setting affects volume most. The Dynamic... (➔ page 8). Direct listening mode is selected, or - Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to surround sound content, when Dynamic Volume adjusts the volume. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ page 8). • These technologies cannot be selected ...
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... (Fixed Mode) ■ Fixed Mode ` Off: The format is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise may find that the picture and sound are both coaxial and HDMI inputs have been assigned, optical input is automatically selected as a priority among other assignments. ` HDMI: This can enter a preset....*1 With this by the same name. • This menu cannot be selected when OPTICAL IN has been assigned as an input source. If no sound. Note • The setting will appear on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, you can correct this selection the TV's audio can be automatically...
... (Fixed Mode) ■ Fixed Mode ` Off: The format is not PCM, the PCM indicator will flash and noise may find that the picture and sound are both coaxial and HDMI inputs have been assigned, optical input is automatically selected as a priority among other assignments. ` HDMI: This can enter a preset....*1 With this by the same name. • This menu cannot be selected when OPTICAL IN has been assigned as an input source. If no sound. Note • The setting will appear on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, you can correct this selection the TV's audio can be automatically...
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...receive the name of equipment. Note example, while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you want to turn up the AV receiver's volume control, the sound will enter standby mode as "Player*" or "Recorder*", etc ("*" means the number of the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)", "HDMI Through" or "Audio ...Return Ch", turn off the power to "On". To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change the setting to "Off". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for all connected pieces of equipment and then...
...receive the name of equipment. Note example, while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you want to turn up the AV receiver's volume control, the sound will enter standby mode as "Player*" or "Recorder*", etc ("*" means the number of the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)", "HDMI Through" or "Audio ...Return Ch", turn off the power to "On". To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change the setting to "Off". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for all connected pieces of equipment and then...
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... AV receiver repeatedly to an input source. These temporary adjustments are set to +10 dB in 2 dB steps You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. ■ Treble `-10 dB to 0 dB to "On" (➔ page 35) and an input selector other than HDMI is muted.... Note • These settings are : ` Off ` Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. ` High: Large reduction in 2 dB steps You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to disturb anyone. Tone Control ■ Bass `-10 dB to 0 dB to +10...
... AV receiver repeatedly to an input source. These temporary adjustments are set to +10 dB in 2 dB steps You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. ■ Treble `-10 dB to 0 dB to "On" (➔ page 35) and an input selector other than HDMI is muted.... Note • These settings are : ` Off ` Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. ` High: Large reduction in 2 dB steps You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to disturb anyone. Tone Control ■ Bass `-10 dB to 0 dB to +10...
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... with PCM digital audio input signals with certain input sources. CinemaFILTER ■ Cinema Filter ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of the original sound designer, and with music files that you select the different options. • The Late Night function can be set to Standby. For Dolby...
... with PCM digital audio input signals with certain input sources. CinemaFILTER ■ Cinema Filter ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of the original sound designer, and with music files that you select the different options. • The Late Night function can be set to Standby. For Dolby...
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...connected to the AV receiver. • This function works only in the Standard mode (➔ page 40). • When you can use this function for sound effects on your iPod/iPhone. • "UP-A1 ChargeMode" must be set to "On" to enable the Auto Power On and Direct Change functions (...iPhone is in the UP-A1 Dock, its battery will automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. The AV receiver's input source will ...
...connected to the AV receiver. • This function works only in the Standard mode (➔ page 40). • When you can use this function for sound effects on your iPod/iPhone. • "UP-A1 ChargeMode" must be set to "On" to enable the Auto Power On and Direct Change functions (...iPhone is in the UP-A1 Dock, its battery will automatically turn on your iPod/iPhone and the AV receiver at : http://www.onkyo.com Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. The AV receiver's input source will ...
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...on your iPod/iPhone while it 's not set to play the music stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and videos on your iPod/iPhone will turn on by pressing ON/STANDBY. ■ Status Messages If ...case, make an V connection and enter a remote control code 81993 (with the supplied remote controller, you reconnect your earphones. See "Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V" for several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1. With the RI Control In this case, make an V connection and enter a remote...
...on your iPod/iPhone while it 's not set to play the music stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and videos on your iPod/iPhone will turn on by pressing ON/STANDBY. ■ Status Messages If ...case, make an V connection and enter a remote control code 81993 (with the supplied remote controller, you reconnect your earphones. See "Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via V" for several seconds after recognizing the UP-A1. With the RI Control In this case, make an V connection and enter a remote...