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ONKVO TX SV636 Audio Video Control Tuner Amplifier Instruction Manual OPIICTO MAO We/ P OSP=7,r-. 0 0 0 0 "" CONTENTS Features 2 Using the On-screen display function 20 Important Safeguards 3 '...step Receiving RDS (European models only) 27 frequency (Worldwide models only) 4 Entering station names Explanation 5 (European models only) 29 Speaker placement 6 Recording a source 30 Control positions and names Remote controller 7 Basic operationrof Surround play 33 8 Use of surround mode 34 Audio equipment connections 11 Parameter selector 34 Video equipment connections...
ONKVO TX SV636 Audio Video Control Tuner Amplifier Instruction Manual OPIICTO MAO We/ P OSP=7,r-. 0 0 0 0 "" CONTENTS Features 2 Using the On-screen display function 20 Important Safeguards 3 '...step Receiving RDS (European models only) 27 frequency (Worldwide models only) 4 Entering station names Explanation 5 (European models only) 29 Speaker placement 6 Recording a source 30 Control positions and names Remote controller 7 Basic operationrof Surround play 33 8 Use of surround mode 34 Audio equipment connections 11 Parameter selector 34 Video equipment connections...
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... Remote Control For Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. and surround effects and ambience emanating from the digital signal. HALL Surround This mode is essential for operation of the system from its on-screen sources regardless of a live performance. These are many surround speakers in...by Onkyo: Remote Emitter: Model No. ARENA Surround This mode recreates the feel of the theater. Use this mode for ditails. ) U.S.A. Thus, in an actual theater. Models other countries. (Refer to decode the four channel the audience experience found in a domed stadium. The TX-SV636 ...
... Remote Control For Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. and surround effects and ambience emanating from the digital signal. HALL Surround This mode is essential for operation of the system from its on-screen sources regardless of a live performance. These are many surround speakers in...by Onkyo: Remote Emitter: Model No. ARENA Surround This mode recreates the feel of the theater. Use this mode for ditails. ) U.S.A. Thus, in an actual theater. Models other countries. (Refer to decode the four channel the audience experience found in a domed stadium. The TX-SV636 ...
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... control knob [22, 231 17. CHARACTER button 1291 23. Input selector buttons [22, 24, 30. 31, 32, 36, 42, 431 26. a. Speaker select indicators d. Audio Muting indicator h. Multi function display (Frequency/Input selector/Character/ Preset station/Sleep time/Multi-source volume leveUCenter & rear volume level/Delay time...31, 32] :VOTE: Italic numbers 120, 21 and 22) are only for the European model features. VIDEO-4/VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks [12] 28. SPEAKERS MAIN/REMOTE selector buttons [22, 23, 42] 31. DSP MODE button [33, 37] 6. TREBLE control knob 122. 23] 18. PTY/TP (RDS) button...
... control knob [22, 231 17. CHARACTER button 1291 23. Input selector buttons [22, 24, 30. 31, 32, 36, 42, 431 26. a. Speaker select indicators d. Audio Muting indicator h. Multi function display (Frequency/Input selector/Character/ Preset station/Sleep time/Multi-source volume leveUCenter & rear volume level/Delay time...31, 32] :VOTE: Italic numbers 120, 21 and 22) are only for the European model features. VIDEO-4/VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks [12] 28. SPEAKERS MAIN/REMOTE selector buttons [22, 23, 42] 31. DSP MODE button [33, 37] 6. TREBLE control knob 122. 23] 18. PTY/TP (RDS) button...
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... position of the button functions. • In the following explanation of the Device select switch (21 and the function available with that position. Remote controller Connecting the TX-SV636 and an Onkyo audio device bearing RI (Remote Interactive) mark (such as a compact disc player or cassette tape deck) allows you program a device code into the...
... position of the button functions. • In the following explanation of the Device select switch (21 and the function available with that position. Remote controller Connecting the TX-SV636 and an Onkyo audio device bearing RI (Remote Interactive) mark (such as a compact disc player or cassette tape deck) allows you program a device code into the...
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...Functions as a rec/pause button for Tape Deck-A. * CD/TUNER, VDP, VCR, TV; Remote controller 10„, 4/DIMMER/•/.. CABLE Functions as a number key 4. 11 5/MAIN•A/-4 button * AMP Turns the main room speakers on /off. • Set the Main/Sub select switch (8) to "SUB" to control the... the Main/Sub select switch to "SUB" to control the system from a sub room. * TAPE Functions as a number key S. 12. 6/REMOTE•11/ button * AMP Turns the sub room speakers on /off . * TAPE Functions as a number key 7. :14 9, +10/SUR. MODE button *AMP Switches Surround mode. * CD/TUNER...
...Functions as a rec/pause button for Tape Deck-A. * CD/TUNER, VDP, VCR, TV; Remote controller 10„, 4/DIMMER/•/.. CABLE Functions as a number key 4. 11 5/MAIN•A/-4 button * AMP Turns the main room speakers on /off. • Set the Main/Sub select switch (8) to "SUB" to control the... the Main/Sub select switch to "SUB" to control the system from a sub room. * TAPE Functions as a number key S. 12. 6/REMOTE•11/ button * AMP Turns the sub room speakers on /off . * TAPE Functions as a number key 7. :14 9, +10/SUR. MODE button *AMP Switches Surround mode. * CD/TUNER...
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...CENTER and/or SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jacks. or additional receiver 0000 000 Power amplifier, integrated amp. set the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on the front panel to ON. • When using power amplifiers connected to ON. 14 Connect the ... 0) bra !, a" SPLAPANS nE "11:7,2,Z17." Front Speakers L ch Rch Another Room Center Speaker C0 0 Power amplifier, integrated amp. Power amplifier, integrated amp. or additional receiver 00 0 0 0 L ch Rch Surround Speakers L ch Rch Front Speakers Subwoofer Speaker Active subwoofer • When using power amplifier connected to ...
...CENTER and/or SUB WOOFER PRE OUT jacks. or additional receiver 0000 000 Power amplifier, integrated amp. set the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on the front panel to ON. • When using power amplifiers connected to ON. 14 Connect the ... 0) bra !, a" SPLAPANS nE "11:7,2,Z17." Front Speakers L ch Rch Another Room Center Speaker C0 0 Power amplifier, integrated amp. Power amplifier, integrated amp. or additional receiver 00 0 0 0 L ch Rch Surround Speakers L ch Rch Front Speakers Subwoofer Speaker Active subwoofer • When using power amplifier connected to ...
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... left illustration. Connecting the front, rear and remote speakers If you want to circuitry, never short-curcuit the positive H0 and negative (-) speaker wire. REAR SPEAKER L ch. A : When using 2 center speakers. C2ENTEP, 0 0 SINGLE DUAL - O 15 B : When using I .0 0 551 0,0 0 0 0 0i0 01010 GIG 0 ,OO,[O,O OfO...c:)•O 0. 0 0 cie o, o FRONT SPEAKER REMOTE R ch. The speakers that are to he located in another...
... left illustration. Connecting the front, rear and remote speakers If you want to circuitry, never short-curcuit the positive H0 and negative (-) speaker wire. REAR SPEAKER L ch. A : When using 2 center speakers. C2ENTEP, 0 0 SINGLE DUAL - O 15 B : When using I .0 0 551 0,0 0 0 0 0i0 01010 GIG 0 ,OO,[O,O OfO...c:)•O 0. 0 0 cie o, o FRONT SPEAKER REMOTE R ch. The speakers that are to he located in another...
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... to operate components not displaying Onkyo's R I mark. 2. Components(b) Speaker Main (Main room) NII \ Connect ng block TX-SV636 \/ ppeaker Main \ (Man room) Power supply SUB ROOM Remote controller Dinky Link or J-Box Receiver \ Speaker Remote (Sub room) Speake) Remote (Sub room) I mark from the sub-room 3. Connect the components (d) to the speaker terminal on the TX-SV636. 0 3. Speaker Remote Sub room) 1. Emitter 0 (c) MAIN...
... to operate components not displaying Onkyo's R I mark. 2. Components(b) Speaker Main (Main room) NII \ Connect ng block TX-SV636 \/ ppeaker Main \ (Man room) Power supply SUB ROOM Remote controller Dinky Link or J-Box Receiver \ Speaker Remote (Sub room) Speake) Remote (Sub room) I mark from the sub-room 3. Connect the components (d) to the speaker terminal on the TX-SV636. 0 3. Speaker Remote Sub room) 1. Emitter 0 (c) MAIN...
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... it to the TX-SV636. A. Onkyo components (a) Speaker Main (Main room\) TX-SV636 Speaker Main (Main room) \ \H_ SUB ROOM Remote controller 2. Remote Emitter HE-50(AC) TP111 Power supply \ MAIN ROOM 5. Make the connections described above . 4. FRONT @ Oo © Oo SPEAKERS Green Terminal MAIN CO CID %% 00 00 00 00 00 :060000 ©©©© FRONT SPEAKERS REMOTE TX-SV636 Remote Emitter HE...
... it to the TX-SV636. A. Onkyo components (a) Speaker Main (Main room\) TX-SV636 Speaker Main (Main room) \ \H_ SUB ROOM Remote controller 2. Remote Emitter HE-50(AC) TP111 Power supply \ MAIN ROOM 5. Make the connections described above . 4. FRONT @ Oo © Oo SPEAKERS Green Terminal MAIN CO CID %% 00 00 00 00 00 :060000 ©©©© FRONT SPEAKERS REMOTE TX-SV636 Remote Emitter HE...
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...-screen displays video images in the background when a video source is playing, and displays text on top of your TX-SV636 is an other area models: The type of the center/rear speakers or the surround mode is pressed on the display for the Input Selector, the Rec Selector. VIDEO-1 TAPE-1 Muting...Menu on the display during surround playback. While pressing the MEMORY button. When the input selector is changed . The Menu screen can use the remote controller to change the parameters or select the items on which was chosen will be operated by means of cursor buttons on some items may...
...-screen displays video images in the background when a video source is playing, and displays text on top of your TX-SV636 is an other area models: The type of the center/rear speakers or the surround mode is pressed on the display for the Input Selector, the Rec Selector. VIDEO-1 TAPE-1 Muting...Menu on the display during surround playback. While pressing the MEMORY button. When the input selector is changed . The Menu screen can use the remote controller to change the parameters or select the items on which was chosen will be operated by means of cursor buttons on some items may...
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...Remote controller (Co MAIN / A Remote controller a5>vm„,:00TAnPE.T2 .uuM 06r.,. 0co 0 Vrt.....szadmararova-rdwrirmrle.file oNKYo Men, *5* np,t Pee Sol r p p ( .7..rreen ^ Setup ONKYO Input Selector • E Picture = VIDE0-I ENTER PHONES Input selectors BASS BALANCE TREBLE ' l eIe t*.7'\ c11\ • ts n 2t6 OWE.° MAIN speaker...TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is not light on the display, press the MAIN SPEAKERS button to the "Power button and Stand-by/Received indicator" explanation on the remote controller. When you press the .1 or ► cursor buttons while...
...Remote controller (Co MAIN / A Remote controller a5>vm„,:00TAnPE.T2 .uuM 06r.,. 0co 0 Vrt.....szadmararova-rdwrirmrle.file oNKYo Men, *5* np,t Pee Sol r p p ( .7..rreen ^ Setup ONKYO Input Selector • E Picture = VIDE0-I ENTER PHONES Input selectors BASS BALANCE TREBLE ' l eIe t*.7'\ c11\ • ts n 2t6 OWE.° MAIN speaker...TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is not light on the display, press the MAIN SPEAKERS button to the "Power button and Stand-by/Received indicator" explanation on the remote controller. When you press the .1 or ► cursor buttons while...
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...TX-SV636 is not a European model: The STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator lights up when the power cord connected to turn on these speakers when using multi source. (See pages 42 and 43.) Adjusting the tone Treble. CENTER and REAR SPEAKERS terminals. REMOTE: This button turns on this control button is received from the Front speakers... is pressed. When the speakers are effectkc only for the Front Iclt and right speakers to match the sound given by /Received indicator If your TX-SV636 is used to change the brightness of a good quality Center speaker. TREBLE: Adjust to strengthen...
...TX-SV636 is not a European model: The STAND-BY/RECEIVED indicator lights up when the power cord connected to turn on these speakers when using multi source. (See pages 42 and 43.) Adjusting the tone Treble. CENTER and REAR SPEAKERS terminals. REMOTE: This button turns on this control button is received from the Front speakers... is pressed. When the speakers are effectkc only for the Front Iclt and right speakers to match the sound given by /Received indicator If your TX-SV636 is used to change the brightness of a good quality Center speaker. TREBLE: Adjust to strengthen...
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... is on this unit during recording and dubbing operations. • Pressing the input selector button during recording will light) to disable remote control operation from another source through speakers or headphones. SOURCE) VIDEO -2 VIDEC- 3 Ea ,,,,RCE -1 - Press the REC OUT button again while the REC OUT ... the positions of another rooms. 2 REC OUT 3 REC OUT EMI Lit QC= REC OUT SOURCE Blink EOM EMU TUNER PHONO cax..Tflo C ONKYO Sec Selector Picture - =VIDEO -4 - Recording a source vej •or Ir REC OUT Input selectors Recording an audio source With this unit ...
... is on this unit during recording and dubbing operations. • Pressing the input selector button during recording will light) to disable remote control operation from another source through speakers or headphones. SOURCE) VIDEO -2 VIDEC- 3 Ea ,,,,RCE -1 - Press the REC OUT button again while the REC OUT ... the positions of another rooms. 2 REC OUT 3 REC OUT EMI Lit QC= REC OUT SOURCE Blink EOM EMU TUNER PHONO cax..Tflo C ONKYO Sec Selector Picture - =VIDEO -4 - Recording a source vej •or Ir REC OUT Input selectors Recording an audio source With this unit ...
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...To record the TV picture with FM sound, receive the TV broadcast using a TUNING UP/DOWN button or the CH (up)/ (down) button on the remote controller. Press the REC/PAUSE button on the VCR (VIDEO-2 or 3) that will be doing the recording. 3. Only the audio will be changed. ...the monitor TV and the FM stereo sound to the speakers connected to VIDEO-3. Select the Rec Selector from the audio source. 32 Mixing video and audio for recording) Monitor TV INPUT VIDEO AUDIO „ VIDEO 0 AUDIO 0 INPUT O II I Rear panel of TX-SV636 1 3 VIDEO, NNW VCR VIDEO, IDE0-3 VCR ...
...To record the TV picture with FM sound, receive the TV broadcast using a TUNING UP/DOWN button or the CH (up)/ (down) button on the remote controller. Press the REC/PAUSE button on the VCR (VIDEO-2 or 3) that will be doing the recording. 3. Only the audio will be changed. ...the monitor TV and the FM stereo sound to the speakers connected to VIDEO-3. Select the Rec Selector from the audio source. 32 Mixing video and audio for recording) Monitor TV INPUT VIDEO AUDIO „ VIDEO 0 AUDIO 0 INPUT O II I Rear panel of TX-SV636 1 3 VIDEO, NNW VCR VIDEO, IDE0-3 VCR ...
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... you do not wish to 3* NOTES: I. Return to 2* Return to use the surround mode All input sound is output from the front speakers directly. I (Note 2) -12dB - +12dB Theater size 0.4 - 1.6 Surround speakers 0.4 - 1.6 A • Effect level 0.4 - 1.6 1 Reverb level 0.4 - 1.6 1 Reverb time A 0.4 - 1.6 Hall size 0.4 - 1.6 Hall shape 0.4 - 1.6 •...trade mark. DOLBY PRO LOGIC By using the remote control, press the SUR. ton in each display can decode four channel surround sound. 2 THEATER There are many surround speakers in each of the other items have an ...
... you do not wish to 3* NOTES: I. Return to 2* Return to use the surround mode All input sound is output from the front speakers directly. I (Note 2) -12dB - +12dB Theater size 0.4 - 1.6 Surround speakers 0.4 - 1.6 A • Effect level 0.4 - 1.6 1 Reverb level 0.4 - 1.6 1 Reverb time A 0.4 - 1.6 Hall size 0.4 - 1.6 Hall shape 0.4 - 1.6 •...trade mark. DOLBY PRO LOGIC By using the remote control, press the SUR. ton in each display can decode four channel surround sound. 2 THEATER There are many surround speakers in each of the other items have an ...
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The test tone is set to the same volume level for the surround effect to the same volume. 4. PHANTOM ONKYO Level a Level 4 PARAMETER SELECTOR P. To return to help make this adjustment. Use the PARAMETER SELECTOR 4 or O. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER 4 or ► ...work effectively. On-screen Move the cursor to turn off the test tone sequence. we recommended you make this adjustment with the remote control from the different speakers. Press the TEST button once more to Test Tone using the test tone function No matter what kind of the Front, Center...
The test tone is set to the same volume level for the surround effect to the same volume. 4. PHANTOM ONKYO Level a Level 4 PARAMETER SELECTOR P. To return to help make this adjustment. Use the PARAMETER SELECTOR 4 or O. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER 4 or ► ...work effectively. On-screen Move the cursor to turn off the test tone sequence. we recommended you make this adjustment with the remote control from the different speakers. Press the TEST button once more to Test Tone using the test tone function No matter what kind of the Front, Center...
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... without first press- Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button to illuminate the REMOTE indicator. • Press the MAIN button to turn off the MAIN indicator if you to listen to a desired playback in another room (sub room) while listening to the playback of the TX-SV636. VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDE. The... off . 3. It is recommended that the level be set to the TX-SV636 in the another room 1. SOURCE button before you cannot operate the remote control in the main room. To do this, connect the speakers in another room while watching the display of a device located in another ...
... without first press- Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button to illuminate the REMOTE indicator. • Press the MAIN button to turn off the MAIN indicator if you to listen to a desired playback in another room (sub room) while listening to the playback of the TX-SV636. VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDE. The... off . 3. It is recommended that the level be set to the TX-SV636 in the another room 1. SOURCE button before you cannot operate the remote control in the main room. To do this, connect the speakers in another room while watching the display of a device located in another ...
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... 3 REC OUT terminals. • Pressing the REC OUT button will be enabled. The MR indicator lights up. • Some non-Onkyo remote controllers cannot be used to make sure that it toward the component. • Make sure that the components are connected correctly. •...The source indicated by the remote controller. Operate the remote controller included with TX-SV636 to use an optional remote controller RC-MR 1H. Then try using the remote controller in another room, do the following: • Try the controls on the TX-SV636 is off the Remote speakers. • If the ...
... 3 REC OUT terminals. • Pressing the REC OUT button will be enabled. The MR indicator lights up. • Some non-Onkyo remote controllers cannot be used to make sure that it toward the component. • Make sure that the components are connected correctly. •...The source indicated by the remote controller. Operate the remote controller included with TX-SV636 to use an optional remote controller RC-MR 1H. Then try using the remote controller in another room, do the following: • Try the controls on the TX-SV636 is off the Remote speakers. • If the ...
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... apart. Buzzing noise on . • Audio muting switch is least. spicuous at night or with the remote control. • Check input leads, speaker leads, pin plugs, etc. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. on . • Bad/incorrect connections. • Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti- of...BY-PASS, no phono motor ground. • The placement of the input/output cables on the TX-SV636 is pressed. High-pitched noise or buzzing noise • Noise from the Center speaker. FM TUNED and STEREO indicators • Station is too strong. • Change to different ...
... apart. Buzzing noise on . • Audio muting switch is least. spicuous at night or with the remote control. • Check input leads, speaker leads, pin plugs, etc. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center. on . • Bad/incorrect connections. • Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti- of...BY-PASS, no phono motor ground. • The placement of the input/output cables on the TX-SV636 is pressed. High-pitched noise or buzzing noise • Noise from the Center speaker. FM TUNED and STEREO indicators • Station is too strong. • Change to different ...
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... video device do I cannot get my remote speaker to turn on each band have a single RCA video cable running from my unit? Q: How do I button, then press the SPEAKERS MAIN button. 2. or other electrical souce results in your authorized Onkyo Service Center. Press and hold down the...video device. This is there no sound coming from the monitor out on the Onkyo. This device employs a microcomputer to remote speakers. After "clear" is not engaged. 45 In this case, use the remote controller that the TAPE-2 MONITOR button is displayed, the preset memory and parameters ...
... video device do I cannot get my remote speaker to turn on each band have a single RCA video cable running from my unit? Q: How do I button, then press the SPEAKERS MAIN button. 2. or other electrical souce results in your authorized Onkyo Service Center. Press and hold down the...video device. This is there no sound coming from the monitor out on the Onkyo. This device employs a microcomputer to remote speakers. After "clear" is not engaged. 45 In this case, use the remote controller that the TAPE-2 MONITOR button is displayed, the preset memory and parameters ...