Contents

AV Receiver Introduction ...................................2

HT-RC330 Connections.................................10

Turning On & Basic Operations ......17

Instruction Manual Advanced Operations .................29

Controlling Other Components...38

Appendix ......................................43

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.

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 Introduction

WARNING: WARNING AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
CAUTION: the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO persons.
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE intended to alert the user to the presence of important
PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service
2. Keep these instructions. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
3. Heed all warnings. servicing to qualified service personnel under the
4. Follow all instructions. following conditions:
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
6. Clean only with dry cloth. B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in into the apparatus,
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including following the operating instructions. Adjust only
amplifiers) that produce heat. those controls that are covered by the operating
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or instructions as an improper adjustment of other
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades controls may result in damage and will often
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug require extensive work by a qualified technician to
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, any way, and
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
outlet. performance this indicates a need for service.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 16. Object and Liquid Entry
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. through openings as they may touch dangerous
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
manufacturer. fire or electric shock.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CART WARNING The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
tripod, bracket, or table splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
specified by the manufacturer, vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
or sold with the apparatus. Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
When a cart is used, use this unit.
caution when moving the 17. Batteries
cart/apparatus combination to Always consider the environmental issues and follow
S3125A
avoid injury from tip-over. local regulations when disposing of batteries.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
unused for long periods of time. such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. adequate ventilation.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate gap for warm air to escape.
normally, or has been dropped. The temperature protection operates if the apparatus
attain an abnormal high temperature.
The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled down.
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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use For U.S. models
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without
FCC Information for User
the permission of the copyright holder.
CAUTION:
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact The user changes or modifications not expressly approved
your Onkyo dealer. by the party responsible for compliance could void the
3. Care—Occasionally you should dust the unit all over user’s authority to operate the equipment.
with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth NOTE:
dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. residential installation.
4. Power This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
WARNING frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION interference to radio communications. However, there is
CAREFULLY. no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the interference to radio or television reception, which can be
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz). is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit more of the following measures:
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug is • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
readily operable (easily accessible) at all times. • Increase the separation between the equipment and
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select receiver.
Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
mains. If you do not intend to use the unit for an different from that to which the receiver is connected.
extended period, remove the power cord from the AC • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
outlet. technician for help.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution For Canadian Models
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
headphones can cause hearing loss. COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
Warning
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or the
FULLY INSERT.
like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands—Never Modèle pour les Canadien
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are
wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-
8. Handling Notes 003 DU CANADA.
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
packaging to pack it how it was when you originally ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
bought it. ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
a long time, because they may leave marks on the CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
case. JUSQU’AU FOND.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm after
prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may not
work properly the next time you turn it on, so be
sure to use it occasionally.

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 Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:

Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 16)

AM loop antenna (➔ page 16)
Speaker cable labels (➔ page 11)
Remote controller (RC-799M) and two batteries
(AA/R6) (➔ page 4)
(Note for China: The battery for the remote controller is not
supplied for this unit.)

* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product

name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the
same regardless of color.

■ Installing the batteries

Note
• If the remote controller
doesn’t work reliably,
try replacing the
batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old
batteries or different
types of batteries. Batteries (AA/R6)
• If you intend not to use
the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage
from leakage or corrosion.

■ Aiming the remote controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.

Remote control sensor

AV receiver

Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)

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Contents
Introduction Controlling Other Components
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2 iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ........................ 38
Precautions....................................................................... 3 Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 38
Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4 Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ....................................... 38
Features ............................................................................ 6 Controlling Other Onkyo Components ........................ 40
Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 7 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...................... 40
Front Panel..................................................................... 7 Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 40
Display............................................................................ 8 Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Rear Panel ..................................................................... 8 Connected via u ...................................................... 40
Remote Controller............................................................ 9 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ............................. 41
Controlling the AV Receiver ........................................... 9 Resetting the Remote Controller .................................. 41
Controlling Other Components ..................................... 41
Connections
Appendix
Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 10
Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 10 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 43
About AV Connections ................................................. 12 Connection Tips and Video Signal Path ...................... 47
Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 13 USB Features.................................................................. 48
Connecting Your Components ..................................... 14 About HDMI ..................................................................... 49
Connecting Onkyo u Components ............................ 15 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 50
Connecting a Recording Component ........................... 15 Specifications ................................................................. 52
Connecting Antenna..................................................... 16
Connecting the Power Cord ......................................... 16
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn
Turning On & Basic Operations it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press
8 ON/STANDBY (➔ page 43).
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 17
Turning On ................................................................... 17
Turning Off ................................................................... 17
Playback.......................................................................... 18
Playing the Connected Component.............................. 18
Controlling Contents of USB Devices........................... 18
Understanding Icons on the Display............................. 19
Playing iPod/iPhone via USB ....................................... 19
Playing USB Device ..................................................... 20
Listening to AM/FM Radio ............................................ 20
Using Basic Functions .................................................. 23
Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 23
Using the Home Menu.................................................. 26
Selecting Speakers A and B......................................... 26
Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 26
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 27
Displaying Source Information ..................................... 27
Changing the Input Display .......................................... 27
Using the Music Optimizer ........................................... 27
Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 28
Using Headphones....................................................... 28
Recording ..................................................................... 28

Advanced Operations
Advanced Setup ............................................................. 29
On-screen Setup Menus .............................................. 29
Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 29
HDMI Input ................................................................... 30
Component (Component Video Input).......................... 30
Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)................................. 30
Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) .............................. 31
Sp Distance (Speaker Distance) .................................. 31
Level Cal (Level Calibration) ........................................ 32
Audio Adjust ................................................................. 32
Source Setup................................................................ 33
Hardware...................................................................... 34
HDMI Setup.................................................................. 35
Using the Audio Settings .............................................. 36

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 Features
Amplifier *1 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
*2
• 60 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;
• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio,
Power Transformer and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product
includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Processing
*3
• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor,
x.v.Color*1, Lip Sync, DTS*2-HD Master Audio, DTS- Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*3, Dolby Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM) Laboratories.
• Non-Scaling Configuration *4 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory *5

• Direct Mode “HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia

• Music Optimizer*4 for Compressed Digital Music files Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP
*6

Connections
• 3 HDMI*5 Inputs and 1 Output
• Onkyo p for System Control
• 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/1 Coaxial) iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and other countries.
iPod®/iPhone® models*6 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the
Miscellaneous
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
• 40 FM/AM Presets responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
• Crossover Adjustment
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) may affect wireless performance.
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 400 ms)
• Auto Standby Function
• On-Screen Display via HDMI

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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel

(North American models)

a b cd e f g h ij k l m n

op q r s t

(Chinese models) u

The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.

a 8 ON/STANDBY button (17) l TUNING, PRESET (20 to 21), arrow and ENTER
b HDMI THRU indicator (35) buttons
c SPEAKERS A and B buttons (26) m RETURN button
d Remote control sensor (4) n MASTER VOLUME control (18)
e LISTENING MODE buttons (23) o MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (27, 37)
f Display (8) p PHONES jack (28)
g DIMMER button (North American models) (27) q TONE and Tone Level buttons (36)
h MEMORY button (21) r Input selector buttons (18)
i TUNING MODE button (20) s AUX INPUT AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (14, 28)
j DISPLAY button (27) t USB port (14)
k SETUP button (29) u RT/PTY/TP button (Chinese models) (22)

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 Display

a b c d e f

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a A and B speaker indicators (26) e RDS indicator (excluding North American models)
b Audio input indicators (21)
c Listening mode and format indicators (23, 27) f SLEEP indicator (26)
d Tuning indicators (20) g MUTING indicator (28)
h Message area

Rear Panel

a b c d e f g

h i j
a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks h u REMOTE CONTROL jack
b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks i Composite video and analog audio jacks
c HDMI IN and OUT jacks (BD/DVD IN, VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT
d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal IN, GAME IN, TV/CD IN)

e SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack j MONITOR OUT V jack

f SPEAKERS terminals
See “Connecting the AV Receiver” for connection
(FRONT A, CENTER, SURROUND, FRONT B) (➔ pages 10 to 16).
g Power cord

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Remote Controller
Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to

select Receiver mode.
a i You can also use the remote controller to control
c Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and
other components.
b See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more
details (➔ page 40).

j For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

a 8 button (17)
c b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (18,
k 40 to 41)
c TONE and Tone Level buttons (36)
d
d SP A/B button (26)
d e Arrow q/w/e/r and ENTER buttons
e f SETUP button (29)
a g LISTENING MODE buttons (23)
f l h DIMMER button (27)
i DISPLAY button (27)
m j MUTING button (28)
k VOL q/w button (18)
l RETURN button
m HOME button (26)
n SLEEP button (26)
g
■ Controlling the tuner
To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press AM or FM.
e
a Arrow q/w buttons (20)
b D.TUN button (21)
c DISPLAY button (21)
h
n d CH +/– button (21)
b e Number buttons (21)

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 Connections

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers
Connecting the Speaker Cables
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals.

Surround Surround
right left

Front B right Front B left Front A right Center Front A left

Speakers B Speakers A

■ Push-type speaker terminals

Strip 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm) of insulation from the ends of the 3/8" to 1/2" (10 to 12 mm)
speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

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Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use
depending on the number of speakers that you have.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered
subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you
need to set the speaker settings manually (➔ page 31).

Number of channels 2 3 4 5
Front speakers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Center speaker ✔ ✔
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker
Surround speakers ✔ ✔ terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels
The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification
purpose.

Speaker Color
Front left White
Front right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray

The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and

you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all Using a Powered Subwoofer
you need to do is to match the color of each label to the
To find the best position for your subwoofer, while
corresponding speaker terminal.
playing a movie or some music with good bass,
experiment by placing your subwoofer at various
positions within the room, and choose the one that
provides the most satisfying results.
Speaker Connection Precautions Tip
• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external
Read the following before connecting your speakers: amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between amplifier.
6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels
for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection
circuit may be activated.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
LINE INPUT

making any connections.

LINE INPUT
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other Powered subwoofer
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)
terminals. If you 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
affect the sound quality and should be avoided. Corner
position
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have 1/3 of wall
contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may position
damage the AV receiver.

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 About AV Connections
Connected image with AV components

HDMI cable : Video & Audio Other cables : Video

: Audio

AV receiver AV receiver

Blu-ray Disc/ Blu-ray Disc/

TV, projector, etc. DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. DVD player Game console

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or Right!
malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Wrong!
AV Cables and Jacks

Signal Cable Jack Description

Video and HDMI HDMI
HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.
Audio

Video Component video Y Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color
Green
difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture
PB Blue quality (some TV manufacturers label their component
PR video sockets slightly differently).
Red

Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and

V Yellow other video equipment.
Audio Optical digital OPTICAL Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
audio sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as coaxial.
Coaxial digital Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
audio Orange sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as optical.
Analog audio L White Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
(RCA)
R Red

* Available sampling rate for PCM input signal is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. Even 176.4/192 kHz is effective in case of the HDMI
connection.
Note
• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.
Push plugs in all the way.
Caution
• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.

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 Connecting Components with HDMI

Game console TV, projector, etc.

Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. Blu-ray Disc/DVD player

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 30).
Jack Components Assignable
Input HDMI IN1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
HDMI IN2 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. ✔
HDMI IN3 Game console ✔
Output HDMI OUT TV, projector, etc.

See also:
• “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” (➔ page 47)
• “About HDMI” (➔ page 49)
• “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔ page 50)
■ Audio return channel (ARC) function
Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the
AV receiver (➔ page 35).
• To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC function and “HDMI
Ctrl(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 35).
Tip
• To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:
– Set the “HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)” setting to “On” for an p-compatible TV.
– Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (➔ page 35) when the TV is not compatible with p or the “HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)”
setting to “Off”.
– Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
– To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting Your Components” (➔ page 14).
Note
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV
screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to
another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35) to hear from your TV’s speakers, by controlling the AV receiver’s
volume, the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s speakers, too. When the “HDMI Ctrl(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”
(➔ page 35) to hear from speakers of p-compatible TV, by controlling the AV receiver’s volume, the AV receiver’s speakers
will produce sound while the TV’s speakers are muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings,
change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

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 Connecting Your Components

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

A BC D E F

Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 30).
No. Jack Components Assignable
A AUX INPUT VIDEO Camcorder, etc
AUDIO L/R
B USB, AUX INPUT VIDEO*1 iPod/iPhone (video playback)
C USB*2 iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive
D DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game console ✔
2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔
COAXIAL (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
E COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock ✔
VIDEO IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔
OUT TV, projector, etc.
F MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.
BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
VCR/DVR IN VCR, DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder,
RI dock
CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
GAME IN Game console, RI dock
TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,
Turntable*3, RI dock

*1 When USB input is selected, you can input video signals from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX
INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack.
*2 Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the
AV receiver in this way.
*3 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially
available phono preamp.
If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as
well as a phono preamp. See your turntable’s manual for details.
• With connection D, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS.
• If your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to connect the main stereo
output using connection F.
■ How to record the video
See “Recording” to make a connection for video recording (➔ page 28).

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 Connecting Onkyo u Components

1 Make sure that each Onkyo component is

connected with an analog audio cable (connection
F in the hookup examples) (➔ page 14).

2 Make the u connection (see the illustration).

3 If you’re using an RI Dock or cassette tape deck,

change the Input Display (➔ page 27).

With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following

special functions:
■ System On/Auto Power On R L
ANALOG
When you start playback on a component connected via e.g., CD player AUDIO OUT

u, if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will

automatically turn on and select that component as the
input source. R
ANALOG
L

e.g., DVD player AUDIO OUT

■ Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via
u, the AV receiver automatically selects that
Note
component as the input source.
• Use only u cables for u connections. u cables are supplied
■ Remote Control with Onkyo players (DVD, CD, etc.).
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to • Some components have two u jacks. You can connect either
control your other u-capable Onkyo components, one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting
pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver’s additional u-capable components.
remote control sensor instead of the component. You • Connect only Onkyo components to u jacks. Connecting other
must enter the appropriate remote control code first manufacturer’s components may cause a malfunction.
(➔ page 40). • Some components may not support all u functions. Refer to
the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.

Connecting a Recording Component

See “Recording” on the recording (➔ page 28). Note
• The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is
not possible while it’s in Standby mode.
• If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to
the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver,
connect the TV/VCR’s audio and video outputs directly to the
recording VCR’s audio and video inputs. See the manuals
supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
• Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be
recorded only via composite video outputs. If your TV/VCR is
L R connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
be connected to a composite video output.
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be
VCR, DVD recorder, recorded.
cassette tape deck, • Copy-protected Blu-ray discs and DVDs cannot be recorded.
CDR, MD recorder, etc. • Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only
analog inputs can be recorded.
• DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so don’t attempt analog
recording of DTS CDs or LDs.

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 Connecting Antenna
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.
The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use
the tuner.

Caution North American models Chinese models

• Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when
using thumbtacks.

Insert the plug fully Insert the plug fully

Push. Insert wire. Release. into the jack. into the jack.

Assembling the AM loop

antenna

Thumbtacks, etc.

AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

Note
• Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible
reception.
• Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
Tip
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor
AM antenna.

Connecting the Power Cord

1 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. Note

• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your
speakers and AV components.
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power
surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the
same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a
different branch circuit.

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Turning On & Basic Operations

Turning On/Off the AV Receiver

8ON/STANDBY

RECEIVER

Turning On

1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

or
Press RECEIVER followed by 8 on the remote controller.
The AV receiver comes on, the display lights.

Turning Off

1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel.

or
Press RECEIVER followed by 8 on the remote controller.
The AV receiver will enter standby mode. To prevent any loud surprises when you turn on the AV receiver, always
turn down the volume before you turn it off.

Tip
• See “Auto Standby” about a power management setting (➔ page 34).

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 Playback
The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is Controlling Contents of USB Devices
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected
to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT See “Controlling Other Onkyo Components” about the
VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when operation of other components (➔ page 40).
changing settings.
i
This manual describes the procedure using the
remote controller unless otherwise specified. Press USB
first.
Playing the Connected Component j
■ Operating with the remote controller
a
1 Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT
b
SELECTOR. k
c
2 Start playback on the source component.
d l
See also:
• “Playing iPod/iPhone via USB” (➔ page 19)
e m
• “Playing USB Device” (➔ page 20) f n
• “Listening to AM/FM Radio” (➔ page 20) g o
• “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock” h p
(➔ page 38)
• “Controlling Other Onkyo Components” a TOP MENU
(➔ page 40) This button displays the top menu for each media or service.
b q/w and ENTER
3 To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.
These buttons navigate through the menus.

4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! e/r

See also: This button cycles through pages.
• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔ page 23) PLAYLIST e/r
In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects
playlists.
■ Operating on the AV receiver
c 1
This button starts playback.
1 Use the input selector buttons to select the input
source. d 7
This button selects the beginning of the current song.
2 Start playback on the source component. Pressing this button twice selects the previous song.
e 5
3 To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME
control.
This button fast-reverses the current song.
f 3
4 Select a listening mode and enjoy! This button pauses playback.
g SEARCH
You can toggle between the playback screen and the list
screen during playback.
h REPEAT
Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat
modes.
To cancel repeat playback, press REPEAT repeatedly until
you select Off.
i DISPLAY
This button switches between song informations.
j CH +/–
In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects albums.
k RETURN
This button returns to the previous menu.
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l 6 Playing iPod/iPhone via USB
This button selects the next song.
This section explains how to play music files on the
m 4
iPod/iPhone.
This button fast-forwards the current song.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
n 2
Made for:
This button stops playback.
iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic,
o MODE iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
Mode during iPod/iPhone playback.
p RANDOM
This button performs random playback. All of the songs in 1 Press USB to select the “USB” input.
the current folder will be played in random order. When all
of the songs in the folder have been played once, they’ll all 2 Connect the USB cable that comes with the
iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV
be played again in a different random order. To cancel
random playback, press this button again. receiver.
While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the
Note message “Connecting...” appears on the display.
• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and
media used for playback.
3 Press MODE to switch to Extended Mode.
A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears.
Use q/w to open a folder, and then press ENTER.
Understanding Icons on the Display Tip
This section describes icons that appear on the display • With the default settings, iPod/iPhone is operated in
Standard Mode.
during media playback.
• Pressing MODE again switches back to Standard Mode.
• When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver
Displayed Icons
stores the mode. This means that if you disconnect when in
Icon Description Extended Mode, the AV receiver will start in Extended
Folder Mode when you next connect the iPod/iPhone.
• You can also use the q/w, ENTER and TUNING MODE
Track buttons on the front panel. TUNING MODE allows you to
switch modes.
Playback • When connecting your iPod/iPhone with a USB cable, we
recommend you use an official USB cable from Apple Inc.

Pause 4 Use q/w to select a music file, and press ENTER or

1 to start playback.
Fast Forward
Note
Fast Reverse
• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with
iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,
Artist while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

Album Standard Mode control

The content information is not displayed on-screen, but
Repeat One Track
can be operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote
controller (USB).
Repeat Folder (USB Device)
Note
Repeat • The following iPod models are not supported in Standard Mode.
These iPod models can only be controlled in Extended Mode.
Shuffle – iPod with video
– iPod nano (1st generation)

Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone)

Extended Mode control
The content information is displayed (lists are displayed)
on-screen, and you can control the content while looking
at the screen.
Top screen list:
Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers,
Shuffle Songs, Now Playing
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 Playing USB Device Listening to AM/FM Radio
This section explains how to play music files on a USB
device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players). This section describes the procedure using the
buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.
See also:
• “USB Features” (➔ page 48).
Using the Tuner
1 Press USB to select the “USB” input. With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for
2 Plug your USB device into the USB port at the
front of the AV receiver.
quick selection.
You can change the frequency steps (➔ page 34).
While reading the contents of your USB device, the
message “Connecting...” appears on the display.
1 Press AM or FM to select either “AM” or “FM”.
3 Press ENTER. In this example, FM has been selected.
A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a
Band Frequency
folder, use q/w to select it, and then press ENTER.

4 Use q/w to select a music file, and press ENTER or

1 to start playback.
(Actual display depends on the country.)
Note
• If the media you connect is not supported, the message “No Tuning into Radio Stations
Storage” will appear on the display.
• If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver’s USB ■ Auto tuning mode
port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.
• The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the
USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage
1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
lights on the display.
devices to be connected to computers without the need for
special drivers or software. Note that not all USB MP3 players 2 Press TUNING q/w.
support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer your USB Searching stops when a station is found.
MP3 player’s instruction manual for details. When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator
• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM
• Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or
STEREO indicator lights on the display, as shown.
damage to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that
device is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you FM STEREO
back up your important music files beforehand.
• MP3 players containing music files that are managed with
special music software are not supported.
• Operation with all USB mass storage devices including the
ability to power them is not guaranteed. AUTO
• Do not connect your USB mass storage device via a USB hub. TUNED
The USB mass storage device must be connected directly to the
AV receiver’s USB port. Tip
• If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data, the AV • Tuning into weak FM stereo stations
receiver make take a while to read it. If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
• USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played. impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,
while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

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■ Manual tuning mode ■ Selecting Presets
In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
1 To select a preset, use PRESET e/r on the AV
1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
goes off on the display.
receiver, or the remote controller’s CH +/–.
Tip
2 Press and hold TUNING q/w. • You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to
The frequency stops changing when you release the select a preset directly.
button.
Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency
one step at a time. ■ Deleting Presets

■ Tuning into stations by frequency 1 Select the preset that you want to delete.
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by See the previous section.
entering the appropriate frequency. 2 While holding down MEMORY, press TUNING
MODE.
1 On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select
“AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.
The preset is deleted and its number disappears from
the display.

Using RDS (excluding North American

models)
(Actual display depends on the country.)
RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are
2 Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter
the frequency of the radio station. available.
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.
When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights.
If you have entered the wrong number, you can retry
after 8 seconds. When the station is broadcasting text information, the text
can be displayed.
Presetting AM/FM Stations ■ What is RDS?
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite
transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by
AM/FM radio stations as presets.
the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available
in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these
1 Tune into the AM/FM station that you want to
store as a preset. days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can
See the previous section. also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport,
rock, etc.).
2 Press MEMORY.
The preset number flashes. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information:
PS (Program Service)
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS
information, the station’s name will be displayed. Pressing
(Actual display depends on the country.) DISPLAY will display the frequency for 3 seconds.
RT (Radio Text)
3 While the preset number is flashing (about 8
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text
seconds), use PRESET e/r to select a preset from
1 through 40. information, the text will be shown on the display as
described in the next section.
4 Press MEMORY again to store the station or
channel.
PTY (Program Type)
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type
The station or channel is stored and the preset number (➔ page 22).
stops flashing.
TP (Traffic Program)
Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that
radio stations.
broadcast traffic information (➔ page 22).
Note
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver
may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also,
unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported
characters are received. This is not a malfunction.
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be
displayed intermittently or not at all.
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 ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) RDS program types (PTY)

1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. Type Display

The RT information scrolls across the display. None None
Note News reports News
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver Current affairs Affairs
waits for the RT information. Information Info
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no Sport Sport
RT information is available.
Education Educate
Drama Drama
■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) Culture Culture
Science and technology Science
You can search for radio stations by type.
Varied Varied
Pop music Pop M
1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice.
Rock music Rock M
The current program type appears on the display.
Middle of the road music Easy M
2 Use PRESET e/r to select the type of program
Light classics Light M
you want.
Serious classics Classics
See the table shown later in this chapter.
Other music Other M
3 To start the search, press ENTER. Weather Weather
The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the Finance Finance
type you specified, at which point it stops briefly Children’s programmes Children
before continuing with the search.
Social affairs Social
4 When a station you want to listen to is found, press
ENTER.
Religion Religion
Phone in Phone In
If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” Travel Travel
appears. Leisure Leisure
Jazz music Jazz
Country music Country
■ Listening to Traffic News (TP)
National music Nation M
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. Oldies music Oldies
Folk music Folk M
1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times.
Documentary Document
If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic
Alarm test TEST
Program), “[TP]” will appear on the display, and
traffic news will be heard as and when it’s broadcast. Alarm Alarm!
If “TP” without square brackets appears, this means
that the station is not broadcasting TP.

2 To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press

ENTER.
The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that’s
broadcasting TP.
If no stations are found, the message “Not Found”
appears.

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Using Basic Functions
Using the Listening Modes
Selecting Listening Modes
See “Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 24).
■ Listening Mode Buttons
MOVIE/TV button
This button selects the listening modes intended for use Press
with movies and TV. RECEIVER first.
MUSIC button
This button selects the listening modes intended for use
with music.
GAME button
This button selects the listening modes intended for use
with video games.
STEREO button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All
Channel Stereo listening mode. MUSIC GAME
MOVIE/TV STEREO
• The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be
selected if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is connected to
the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial,
optical, or HDMI).
• The listening modes you can select depends on the format
of the input signal. To check the format, see “Displaying
Source Information” (➔ page 27).
• While a pair of headphones is connected, you can select the
following listening modes: Mono, Direct, and Stereo.
• While Speakers A and B are on, you can select only the
Direct, Stereo, Mono, or T-D (Theater-Dimensional) MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME
listening mode.

About Listening Modes

The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high
fidelity and stunning surround sound.
■ Explanatory Notes
Input Source
The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.

A This is mono (monophonic) sound.

S This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers.
D This is 5.1-channel surround sound. This surround system has five main channels of sound and a sixth subwoofer
channel (called the point-one channel).
F*1 This is 7.1-channel surround sound. This is a further sound enhancement to 5.1 channel sound with two additional
speakers that provide greater sound envelopment and more accurate positioning of sounds.

*1 The AV receiver outputs this source in 5.1-channel surround sound.

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 Speaker Layout
The illustration shows which speakers are activated in each channel. See “Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)” for the
speaker setup (➔ page 31).
a b
Z X C
a Front speakers
b Center speaker
c Subwoofer
d d Surround speakers
c

■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input Speaker

Source Layout
Orchestra*1 Suitable for classical or operatic music, this mode emphasizes the surround channels A C
in order to widen the stereo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large S
Or ches t r a
hall. D
Unplugged*1 Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals, and jazz, this mode emphasizes the front F
stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.
Un p l u g g e d
Studio-Mix*1 Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound
field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.
S t u d i o –M i x
TV Logic*1 This mode adds realistic acoustics to TV shows produced in a TV studio, surround
effects to the entire sound, and clarity to voices.
TV Log i c
Game-RPG*1 In this mode, the sound has a dramatic feel with a similar atmosphere to Orchestra
mode.
G ame – RPG
Game-Action*1 In this mode, sound localization is distinct with emphasis on bass.
G ame – A c t i o n
Game-Rock*1 In this mode, sound pressure is emphasized to heighten live feel.
G ame – R o c k
Game-Sports*1 In this mode, reverberation is increased and sound localization decreased slightly.
G ame – S p o r t s
All Ch Stereo Ideal for background music, this mode fills the entire listening area with stereo sound XC
from the front, surround, and surround back speakers.
A l l Ch S t e r eo
Full Mono In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the
same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
Fu l l Mo n o
T-D (Theater- With this mode you can enjoy a virtual surround sound even with only two or three ZX
Dimensional)*1 speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener’s left and right C
ears. Good results may not be possible if there’s too much reverb, so we recommend
T–D
that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.

■ Listening Modes

Listening Mode Description Input Speaker

Source Layout
Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound A ZX
processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance S C
D i r ec t
settings are enabled, but much of the processing set via Home menu is disabled. A/V D
Sync does not have effect on the analog audio. See “Advanced Setup” for more
F
details (➔ page 29).
Stereo Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.
S t e r eo
Mono Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or use it with the
foreign language soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies.
Mo n o
It can also be used with DVDs or other sources containing multiplexed audio, such as
karaoke DVDs.
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Listening Mode Description Input Speaker
Source Layout
Multichannel This mode is for use with PCM multichannel sources. D XC
Mu l t i c h
Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II expands any 2-channel source for 5.1-channel playback. It S XC
provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops
PL Mo v i e
the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the
dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging.
PL Mu s i c
• Dolby PLII Movie
Use this mode with DVDs and videos that bear the Dolby Surround logo or TV shows
PL Game
that feature Dolby Surround. You can also use this mode with stereo movies or TV
shows and the AV receiver will create a 5.1 surround mix from the 2-channel stereo.
• Dolby PLII Music
Use this mode to add 5.1 surround to stereo sources such as music CDs and DVDs.
• Dolby PLII Game
Use this mode when playing game discs.
Dolby Digital In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound D XC
processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, F
Do l b y D
speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu are
Dolby Digital Plus*2 enabled. See “Advanced Setup” for more details (➔ page 29).
Do l b y D +
Dolby TrueHD
Do l b y T r u e HD
DTS D XC
DTS
DTS-HD High D XC
Resolution Audio F
D T S – HD HR
DTS-HD Master
Audio
D T S – HD MS T R
DTS Express D XC
DTS Exp r ess
DSD*3
DSD
DTS 96/24 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a D XC
96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, providing superior fidelity. Use it with
DTS 96 / 24
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo.
Neo:6 This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 5.1-channel playback. It uses S XC
seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-encoded material,
Ne o : 6 C i n ema
providing a very natural and seamless surround sound experience that fully envelops
the listener.
Ne o : 6 Mu s i c
• Neo:6 Cinema
Use this mode with any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS).
• Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS,
DVD).

Note
*1 These listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback.
*2 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used.
*3 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better
sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM.
• The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.

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 Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers A and B
The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently You can use two sets of front speakers with the AV
used menus without having to go through the long receiver: Speakers A for up to 5.1-channel playback in
standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings your main listening room and Speakers B for 2-channel
and view the current information. stereo playback in another room.

The Home menus appear only on a TV that is 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SP A/B repeatedly
to cycle through the selection:
connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected
to the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT Speakers A → Speakers A&B → Speakers B

→
VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when Off ←
changing settings. Speaker indicators and output channels are shown
below.
1 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME.
The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV Speaker Output channel
screen. indicators
A Speakers A: 5.1 channels
2 Use q/w and ENTER to make the desired selection.
Speakers A: 2.1 channels*
■ Input A B
Speakers B: 2 channels
` You can select the input source while viewing the
B Speakers B: 2 channels
information as follows: the name of input
selectors, input assignments. No sound
Press ENTER to display the current input
source, followed by q/w to select the desired * While Speakers B is on, channels are reduced to 2.1 in the
input source. Pressing ENTER again switches main room.
to the selected input source. Tip

■ Audio • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s SPEAKERS

A and B.
` You can change the following settings: “Bass”,
“Treble”, “Subwoofer Level”, “Center Level”,
“Late Night”, “Music Optimizer”, and Using the Sleep Timer
“Cinema Filter”.
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn
See also:
off automatically after a specified period.
• “Using the Audio Settings” (➔ page 36)
■ Info*1 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly
to select the required sleep time.
` You can view the information of the following
items: “Input” and “Output”. The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10
minute steps.
■ Listening Mode The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the
` You can select the listening modes that are sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time
grouped in the following categories: appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the
“MOVIE/TV”, “MUSIC” and “GAME”. previous display reappears.
Use q/w to select the category and e/r to
Tip
select the listening mode. Press ENTER to
switch to the selected listening mode. • If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.
• To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps,
Note press SLEEP. Note that if you press again on SLEEP as
*1 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all the time being displayed is equal or inferior to 10 minutes,
channels shown here output the sound. the sleep timer will go off.

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 Setting the Display Brightness Changing the Input Display
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s When you connect an u-capable Onkyo component, you
display. must configure the input display so that u can work
properly.
1 Press RECEIVER followed by DIMMER
repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal
This setting can be done only from the front panel.
brightness.
1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR.
Tip “TV/CD”, “GAME” or “VCR/DVR” appears on the
• (North American models) Alternatively, you can use the display.
AV receiver’s DIMMER.
2 Press and hold down the same button (about
3 seconds) to change the input display.
Displaying Source Information Repeat this step to select the desired input display.

You can display various information about the current ■ TV/CD:

input source as follows. TV/CD → DOCK

→
→
TAPE
1 Press RECEIVER followed by DISPLAY
repeatedly to cycle through the available ■ GAME:
information.
GAME ↔ DOCK
The following information can typically be displayed.
■ VCR/DVR:
Input source &
volume*1 VCR/DVR ↔ DOCK

Note
Listening mode
• DOCK cannot be selected for multiple input selectors at
the same time.
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the
Tip remote controller for the first time (➔ page 40).
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DISPLAY.
*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and
frequency are displayed.
* If the input signal is analog, “Analog” is displayed. If the input Using the Music Optimizer
signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the input
signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality
Information is displayed for about three seconds, then the of compressed music files.
previously displayed information reappears.
1 Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the front panel.
The M.Opt indicator lights on the display.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s HOME
and arrow buttons.
• See “Music Optimizer” for more details (➔ page 37).

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 Muting the AV Receiver Recording Separate AV Sources
Here you can record audio and video from completely
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.
separate sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your
video recordings. This function takes advantage of the fact
1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.
that when an audio-only input source (TV/CD) is selected,
The output is muted and the MUTING indicator
the video input source remains unchanged.
flashes on the display.
In the following example, audio from the CD player
Tip connected to the TV/CD IN and video from the camcorder
• To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO are recorded by the
• The mute is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.
standby.
Camcorder

Using Headphones

1 Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a

standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 mm) to the
PHONES jack.
Note
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES
jack, the speakers are turned off.
• When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode
is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, or
Direct.

Recording
This section explains how to record the selected input
source to a component with recording capability, and how
to record audio and video from different sources.
CD player VCR
AV Recording : Video signal
: Audio signal
Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette
tape deck, CDR, MD recorder). Video sources can be
recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder).
1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for
playback.
1 Use the input selector buttons to select the source
that you want to record. 2 Prepare the VCR for recording.
You can watch the source while recording. The AV
receiver’s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect 3 Press AUX input selector.
on recording.
4 Press TV/CD input selector.
2 On your recorder, start recording. This selects the CD player as the audio source, but
leaves the camcorder as the video source.
3 On the source component, start playback.
If you select another input source during recording, 5 Start recording on the VCR and start playback on
the camcorder and CD player.
that input source will be recorded.
The video from the camcorder and the audio from the
CD player are recorded by the VCR.

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Advanced Operations

Advanced Setup
On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that Remote indicator

is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is
connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s
display when changing settings. RECEIVER

Note
• The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: ENTER
q/w/e/r
– There is no video input, or
– The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.
SETUP RETURN

Setup Menu
a 1. HDMI Input BD/DVD The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV
b 2. Component VCR/DVR and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s
c 3. Digital Audio CBL/SAT various settings. Settings are organized into 10 categories
d 4. Sp Config GAME on the main menu.
e 5. Sp Distance AUX
Carry out the settings by using the on-screen display.
f 6. Level Cal TUNER
g 7. Audio Adjust TV/CD
h 8. Source Setup 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP.
i 9. Hardware Tip
j 10. HDMI Setup
• If the main menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate
external input is selected on your TV.
a HDMI Input f Level Cal (➔ page 32)
(➔ page 30) Left
Center
2 Use q/w to select a menu, and then press ENTER.
BD/DVD Right
VCR/DVR
CBL/SAT
Surround Right
Surround Left
3 Use q/w to select target, and use e/r to change the
GAME Subwoofer setting.
AUX
TUNER Press SETUP to close the menu.
TV/CD
Press RETURN to return to the main menu.
b Component g Audio Adjust
(➔ page 30) (➔ page 32)
Note
BD/DVD Input Ch (Mux)
VCR/DVR Input Ch (Mono) • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by
CBL/SAT Panorama
GAME Dimension using SETUP, arrow buttons, and ENTER.
AUX Center Width
TUNER Center Image
TV/CD Listening Angle

c Digital Audio h Source Setup

(➔ page 30) (➔ page 33)
BD/DVD A/V Sync
VCR/DVR Name
CBL/SAT Audio Selector
GAME Fixed Mode
AUX
TUNER
TV/CD

d Sp Config i Hardware
(➔ page 31) (➔ page 34)
Subwoofer Volume OSD
Front Remote ID
Center AM/FM Freq Step
Surround Auto Standby
Crossover
Double Bass

e Sp Distance j HDMI Setup

(➔ page 31) (➔ page 35)
Unit HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)
Left HDMI Through
Center Audio TV Out
Right Audio Return Ch
Surround Right
Surround Left
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 Explanatory Notes Component (Component Video Input)
a Menu Sp Config Menu Component

b ■ Subwoofer If you connect a video component to a component video

c `Yes: input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For
Select if a subwoofer is connected. example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign “IN2” to
`No: the “BD/DVD” input selector.
Select if no subwoofer is connected. Here are the default assignments.

Input selector Default assignment

a Menu selection BD/DVD IN1
b Setting target VCR/DVR -----
c Setting options (default setting underlined) CBL/SAT IN2
GAME -----
HDMI Input AUX -----
TV/CD -----
Menu HDMI Input
■ BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you TV/CD
must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if `IN1, IN2:
you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI Select a corresponding component video input that
IN 2, you must assign “HDMI2” to the “BD/DVD” input the video component has been connected.
selector.
`- - - - -:
Here are the default assignments. Select if you’re not using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT.
Input selector Default assignment
BD/DVD HDMI1
VCR/DVR ----- Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)
CBL/SAT HDMI2
Menu Digital Audio
GAME HDMI3
AUX ----- If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you
TV/CD ----- must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if
you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you
■ BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, must assign “OPTICAL1” to the “TV/CD” input selector.
TV/CD Here are the default assignments.
`HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3:
Select a corresponding HDMI input that the video Input selector Default assignment
component has been connected. BD/DVD COAXIAL
`- - - - -: VCR/DVR -----
Select if you’re not using the HDMI OUT. CBL/SAT -----
Each HDMI input cannot be assigned to two input GAME OPTICAL1
selectors or more. When HDMI1 - HDMI3 have AUX -----
already been assigned, you must set first any unused TV/CD OPTICAL2
input selectors to “- - - - -”, or you will be unable to
assign HDMI1 - HDMI3 to input selector. ■ BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
Note
TV/CD
`COAXIAL, OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2:
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained
here, the digital audio input for that input selector is
Select a corresponding digital audio input that the
automatically set to the same HDMI IN. component has been connected.
• Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to `- - - - -:
TV/CD selector when you set “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting to Select if the component is connected to an analog
“On” (➔ page 35). Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer audio input.
Electronics Control) operation will not be guaranteed.
Note
• When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in
“HDMI Input” (➔ page 30), this input assignment is
automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the
usual inputs (e.g., COAXIAL, etc.), you can also select HDMI
inputs.
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(optical and coaxial) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.
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 Sp Config (Speaker Configuration) Speaker cone diameter Crossover frequency
Over 8 in. (20 cm) 40/50/60 Hz*
Menu Sp Config 6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 70/80/90 Hz*
5-1/4 to 6-1/2 in. (13 to 16 cm) 100 Hz
This section explains how to specify
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) 120 Hz
which speakers are connected and their
sizes. Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) 150/200 Hz*
* Choose the setting suitable for the speaker.
For speakers with a cone diameter larger
than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Large Note
(full band). For those with a smaller Cone diameter
• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in
diameter, specify Small (default crossover 100 Hz). the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly.
The crossover frequency can be changed in the • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound
“Crossover (Crossover Frequency)” (➔ page 31). from your subwoofer.

Note ■ Double Bass

• These settings are disabled when: `On
– a pair of headphones is connected, or `Off
– the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35), or Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding bass
– “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 35) and sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the
you’re listening through your TV speakers, or
subwoofer.
– Speakers B is on, or
– Speakers A is off. Note

■ Subwoofer • This function can be set only if the “Subwoofer” setting is set to
“Yes”, and the “Front” setting is set to “Large” (➔ page 31).
` Yes:
Select if a subwoofer is connected.
` No: Sp Distance (Speaker Distance)
Select if no subwoofer is connected.
Menu Sp Distance
■ Front
` Small: Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the
listening position so that the sound from each speaker
` Large:
arrives at the listener’s ears as the sound designer
Select based on the cone diameter.
intended.
Note
Note
• If the “Subwoofer” setting is set to “No”, this setting is fixed at
“Large” and does not appear. • These settings are disabled when:
– a pair of headphones is connected, or
■ Center*1, Surround*1 – the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35), or
` Small: – “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 35) and
you’re listening through your TV speakers, or
` Large:
– Speakers B is on, or
Select based on the cone diameter.
– Speakers A is off.
` None: • Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Sp Config
Select if no speaker is connected. (Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 31) cannot be selected.
Note ■ Unit
*1 If the “Front” setting is set to “Small”, the “Large” option `feet:
cannot be selected.
Distances can be set in feet. Range: 1ft to 30ft in
■ Crossover (Crossover Frequency) 1 foot steps.
This setting is advantageous for the speakers that you `meters:
specified as “Small” in the “Sp Config (Speaker Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3m to 9.0m
Configuration)” (➔ page 31). To get the best bass in 0.3 meter steps.
performance from your speaker system, you need to set (The default setting varies from country to country.)
the crossover frequency according to the size and
■ Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround
frequency response of your speakers.
Left, Subwoofer
` 40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz,
`Specify the distance from the each speaker to your
120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz
listening position.
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system
when choosing the crossover frequency.

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 Level Cal (Level Calibration) Dolby Settings

Menu Level Cal

■ PLII Music (2ch Input)
These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the
Panorama
built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the
same at the listening position. `On
`Off
■ Left, Center*1, Right, Surround Right, Surround Turn this setting on to broaden the width of the front
Left stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music
`–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB step. listening mode.
■ Subwoofer*1 Dimension
` –15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB step. `–3 to 0 to +3
Note With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or
backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic II Music
• Speakers that you set to “No” or “None” in the “Sp Config
listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field
(Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 31) cannot be selected.
• These settings cannot be calibrated in either of the following backward. Lower settings move it forward.
cases: If the stereo image feels too wide, or there’s too much
– a pair of headphones is connected. surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve
– Speakers B is on. the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it’s
– Speakers A is off. in mono, or there’s not enough surround sound, move it
– the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 35). backward.
– “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 35) and
you’re listening through your TV speakers. Center Width
– the AV receiver is muted. `0 to 3 to 7
*1 For the center speaker and subwoofer, the level settings made With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound
by using HOME are saved here as the default settings. from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
Tip II Music listening mode. Normally, if you’re using a
• If you’re using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of center speaker, the center channel sound is output from
each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position, only the center speaker. (If you’re not using a center
measured with C-weighting and slow reading. speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the
front left and right speakers to create a phantom center).
This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,
Audio Adjust allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel
sound.
Menu Audio Adjust
With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can DTS Setting
adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.
■ Neo:6 Music
Multiplex/Mono Settings Center Image
`0 to 2 to 5
■ Multiplex
With this setting, you can specify by how much the front
Input Ch (Mux) left and right channel output is attenuated in order to
`Main create the center channel.
`Sub Setting a value “0” in the middle is set to hear a sound.
`Main/Sub Sound is spread in left and right (the outside) so that the
This setting determines which channel of a stereo set value is made big. Please adjust by liking.
multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
broadcasts, and so on.
■ Mono
Input Ch (Mono)
`Left + Right
`Left
`Right
This setting specifies the channel to be used for playing
any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2-
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Theater-Dimensional Setting Note
• Can not set the input selector by the same name.
■ Listening Angle • This menu cannot be used for the AM, FM or USB input
` Wide: selector.
Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees.
` Narrow: Audio Selector
Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater- ■ Audio Selector
Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the `ARC:
front left and right speakers relative to the listening The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to
position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.*1
be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle With this selection the TV’s audio can be
close to one of the two available settings. automatically selected as a priority among other
assignments.
Front left Front right
`HDMI:
speaker speaker
This can be selected when HDMI IN has been
20°/40° assigned as an input source. If both HDMI (HDMI
IN) and digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or
OPTICAL IN) have been assigned, HDMI input is
automatically selected as a priority.
`COAXIAL:
Source Setup This can be selected when COAXIAL IN has been
assigned as an input source. If both coaxial and
Menu Source Setup HDMI inputs have been assigned, coaxial input is
automatically selected as a priority.
`OPTICAL:
Preparation
This can be selected when OPTICAL IN has been
Press the input selector buttons to select an input source.
assigned as an input source. If both optical and
HDMI inputs have been assigned, optical input is
A/V Sync automatically selected as a priority.
`Analog:
■ A/V Sync
The AV receiver always outputs analog signals.
` 0 ms to 400 ms in 10 ms steps
You can set priorities of audio output when there are both
When using progressive scanning on your Blu-ray digital and analog inputs.
Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound
are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by Note
delaying the audio signals. • The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
To view the TV picture while setting the delay, press • This setting can be made only for the input source that is
ENTER. assigned as HDMI IN, COAXIAL IN, or OPTICAL IN. If both
HDMI (HDMI IN) and digital audio inputs (COAXIAL IN or
To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. OPTICAL IN) are assigned, HDMI input will be selected as a
priority by setting to “ARC” (➔ page 35). To select the digital
The range of values you can adjust will depend on audio input, see “Digital Audio (Digital Audio Input)”
whether your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync and (➔ page 30).
if the “LipSync” setting is set to “On” or not *1 You can select “ARC” if you select the TV/CD input selector.

(➔ page 36). But you cannot select it if you’ve selected “Off” in the
“Audio Return Ch” setting (➔ page 35).
Note
• A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening mode is used
with an analog input source.

Name

■ Name
` - - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,
CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD,
TAPE, iPod:
To reset to the default, select “- - -”.
You can enter a preset name for each individual input
selector for easy identification. When entered, the preset
name will appear on the display.
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 Setting the Incoming Digital Signal (Fixed Changing the remote controller’s ID
Mode)
1 While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold
down SETUP until the remote indicator lights
■ Fixed Mode
(about 3 seconds) (➔ page 29).
`Off:
The format is detected automatically. If no digital 2 Use the number buttons to enter ID 1, 2, or 3.
input signal is present, the corresponding analog The remote indicator flashes twice.
input is used instead.
`PCM: Tuner
Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be
heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM ■ AM/FM Freq Step (North American models)
indicator will flash and noise may also be produced. `10kHz/200kHz:
`DTS: `9kHz/50kHz:
Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals Select the frequency step according to your area.
will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS
indicator will flash and there will be no sound. ■ AM Freq Step (Chinese models)
When “HDMI”, “COAXIAL” or “OPTICAL” is `10kHz:
selected in the “Audio Selector” setting, you can then `9kHz:
specify the signal type in “Fixed Mode”. Select the frequency step according to your area.
Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the
automatically. However, if you experience either of the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when
following issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you this setting is changed, all radio presets will be deleted.
can manually set the signal format to PCM or DTS.
• If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut Auto Standby
off, try setting the format to PCM.
• If noise is produced when fast forwarding or reversing a ■ Auto Standby
DTS CD, try setting the format to DTS. `Off
`On
Note
When “Auto Standby” is set to “On”, AV receiver will
• The setting will be reset to “Off” when you change the setting in
automatically perform standby operation if there is no
the “Audio Selector” (➔ page 33).
operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video
. signal input.
Hardware “Auto Standby” will display on the display and OSD
from 30 seconds before the Auto Standby functions.
Menu Hardware Default setting: On (Chinese models), Off (North
American models)
OSD Setting Note
• Depending on some sources, the Auto Standby function may
■ Volume OSD activate during playback.
`On
`Off
You can select if you wish to display the volume level on-
screen, when it is adjusted.

Remote Control Settings

■ Remote ID
`1, 2, or 3
When several Onkyo components are used in the same
room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate
the AV receiver from the other components, you can
change its remote ID from “1”, to “2” or “3”.
Note
• If you do change the AV receiver’s remote ID, be sure to change
the remote controller to the same ID (see below), otherwise, you
won’t be able to control it with the remote controller.

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 HDMI Setup Note
• Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN via
Menu HDMI Setup “HDMI Input” is enabled (➔ page 30).
• The power consumption during standby mode will increase
■ HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) during the HDMI through function; however in the following
cases, the power consumption can be saved:
` Off
– The TV is in standby mode.
` On – You are watching a TV program.
Turn this setting on to allow p-compatible • Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for
components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the details.
AV receiver (➔ page 50). • Depending on the connected component, the correct input source
may not be selected with the setting set to “Auto”.
Note • This setting is set to “Off” automatically when the “HDMI Ctrl
• When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected (RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.
p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are
displayed on the AV receiver. ■ Audio TV Out
“Search…” → “(name)” → “RIHD On” `Off
When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the `On
component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc This preference determines whether the incoming audio
(“*” means the number of two or more component). signal is output from the HDMI output. You may want to
• When an p-compatible component is connected to the turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the
AV receiver via the HDMI cable, the name of the connected
HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a
component is displayed on the AV receiver display. For
connected component through your TV’s speakers.
example, while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you
operate a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (being powered on) by the Normally, this should be set to “Off”.
remote control of the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray Note
Disc/DVD player is displayed on the AV receiver.
• Listening mode cannot be changed when this setting is set to
• Set to “Off” when a connected piece of equipment is not
“On” and the input source is not HDMI.
compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible
• If “On” is selected and the signal can be output from the TV, the
or not.
AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this
• If movement is unnatural when set to “On”, change the setting
case, “TV Speaker” appears on the display by pressing
to “Off”. DISPLAY.
• Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for • When “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed
details.
to “Auto”.
• When “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”, the power
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even
consumption on standby mode slightly increases. (Depending on
when this setting is set to “On”.
the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby mode as usual.)
• When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or “HDMI
■ HDMI Through Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” and you’re listening through your
` Off TV’s speakers (➔ page 13), if you turn up the AV receiver’s
volume control, the sound will be output from the AV receiver’s
` Auto:
front left and right speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers
Detects the signal and automatically selects the input producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s
source. settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.
` BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
TV/CD: ■ Audio Return Ch (ARC)
Selects the input source for which the HDMI `Off
Through function is enabled. `Auto:
` Last: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to
The HDMI Through function is activated on the the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.
input source selected at the time of setting the AV The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC
receiver to Standby mode. capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of
When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the
whether the AV receiver is On or in Standby, both audio TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC
and video stream from an HDMI input will be output to function.
the TV or other components via HDMI connection. The Note
HDMI THRU and HDMI indicators light when enabled. • If you set “Audio Return Ch” to “Auto”, the “Audio Selector”
This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above settings of the TV/CD input selector will be automatically
“HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On”. switched to “ARC” (➔ page 33).
• The “Audio Return Ch” setting can be set only when the above
“HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.
• This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above
“HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” first time.

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 ■ LipSync Speaker Levels
`Off
`On ■ Subwoofer Level
This function allows the AV receiver to automatically `–15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps
correct any delay between the video and the audio, based
■ Center Level
on the data from the connected monitor.
`–12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps
Note You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening
• This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports to an input source.
HDMI Lip Sync. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV
receiver is set to Standby. To save the setting you made
After changing the settings of the “HDMI Ctrl here, go to “Level Cal (Level Calibration)” (➔ page 32)
(RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio Return Ch”, before setting the AV receiver to Standby.
turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment Note
and then turn them on again. Refer to the instructions
• You cannot use this function while the AV receiver is muted.
for all connected pieces of equipment.
• Speakers that are set to “No” or “None” in the “Sp Config
(Speaker Configuration)” (➔ page 31) cannot be adjusted.
Using the Audio Settings
Late Night Function
You can change various audio settings from the Home
menu (➔ page 26). ■ Late Night
For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the
1 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. options are:
`Off
2 Use q/w and ENTER to select “Audio”, and then
`Low:
use q/w/e/r to make the desired selection.
Small reduction in dynamic range.
`High:
Note Large reduction in dynamic range.
• These settings are disabled when the “Audio TV Out” setting is
For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are:
set to “On” (➔ page 35) and an input selector other than
HDMI is selected. `Auto:
The Late Night function is set to “On” or “Off”
Tone Control Settings automatically.
`Off
■ Bass `On
`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps Turn this setting on to reduce the dynamic range of Dolby
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even
from the front speakers. when listening at low volume levels—ideal for watching
movies late at night when you don’t want to disturb
■ Treble anyone.
`–10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output Note
from the front speakers. • The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material
You can adjust the bass and treble for Speakers A and B that you are playing and the intention of the original sound
designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect
front speakers, except when the Direct listening mode is
when you select the different options.
selected.
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source
is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
Operating on the AV receiver
• The Late Night function is set to “Off” when the AV receiver is
set to Standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to
1 Press TONE on the AV receiver repeatedly to
select either “Bass” or “Treble”.
“Auto”.

2 Use + and – on the AV receiver to adjust.

Note
• To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct
listening mode.

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Music Optimizer

■ Music Optimizer
` Off
` On
Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of
compressed music files. Use it with music files that use
“lossy” compression, such as MP3.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s MUSIC
OPTIMIZER.
Note
• The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital
audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz and
analog audio input signals. The Music Optimizer is disabled
when the Direct listening mode is selected.
• The setting is stored individually for each input selector.
• The M.Opt indicator will light (➔ page 8).

CinemaFILTER

■ Cinema Filter
` Off
` On
Turn this setting on to soften overly bright movie
soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in
a movie theater.
CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening
modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Multichannel, DTS, DTS
Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS Express.
Note
• The CinemaFILTER may not work when used with certain input
sources.

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 Controlling Other Components

iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock

iPod/iPhone Alarm
Using the Onkyo Dock
If you use the Alarm function on your iPod/iPhone to
start playback, the AV receiver will turn on at the
Dock is sold separately. Models sold are different specified time and select your iPod/iPhone as the input
depending on the region. source automatically.
For the latest information on the Onkyo Dock
Note
components, see the Onkyo web site at:
http://www.onkyo.com • Linked operations do not work with video playback or when the
alarm is set to play a sound.
Before using the Onkyo Dock components, update
• If you use your iPod/iPhone with any other accessories,
your iPod/iPhone with the latest software, available iPod/iPhone playback detection may not work.
from the Apple web site.
For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the
■ Operating Notes
instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock.
• Use the AV receiver’s volume control to adjust the playback
volume.
RI Dock • While your iPod/iPhone is inserted in RI Dock, its volume
control has no effect.
With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on
• If you do adjust the volume control on your iPod/iPhone while
your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and
it’s inserted in RI Dock, be careful that it’s not set too loud
enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and before you reconnect your earphones.
videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display
(OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your
Note
iPod/iPhone model’s contents on your TV, and with the
• On the iPod with video and iPod nano (1st generation), the click
supplied remote controller, you can control your
wheel is disabled during playback.
iPod/iPhone from the comfort of your sofa. You can even
use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your
iPod/iPhone. Controlling Your iPod/iPhone
Note By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed
• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV with the remote control code for your Dock, you can
receiver’s remote controller for the first time (➔ page 40). control your iPod/iPhone in the Dock with the following
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an u cable buttons.
(➔ page 15). See “Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or
Connected via u” for details on entering a remote control
“HDD/DOCK”.
code (➔ page 40).
• Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK” (➔ page 27).
See to the Dock’s instruction manual for more
■ System Function information.
System On ■ RI Dock
When you turn on the AV receiver, RI Dock and • Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to “HDD” or
iPod/iPhone turn on automatically. In addition, when RI “HDD/DOCK”.
Dock and iPod/iPhone are on, the AV receiver can be
• 8 may not work with a remote control code (without
turned on by pressing 8.
u). In this case, make an u connection and enter a
Auto Power On
remote control code 81993 (with u).
If you press the remote controller’s 1 (Playback)
while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver With the RI Control
will automatically turn on, select your iPod/iPhone as
the input source, and your iPod/iPhone will start In this case, make an u connection and enter a remote
playback. control code 81993 (with u).
Direct Change • Set the AV receiver’s Input Display to “DOCK”
If you start iPod/iPhone playback while listening to (➔ page 27).
another input source, the AV receiver will automatically
switch to the input to which RI Dock is connected. Without the RI Control
Other Remote Controllers You must enter a remote control code 82990 first
You can use the remote controller that came with the (➔ page 40).
AV receiver to control other iPod/iPhone functions. The
available functionality depends on the AV receiver.

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 ✔: Available buttons
Press the appropriate
Onkyo Dock
REMOTE MODE first.

u Dock
a f Buttons

a 8*1 ✔
b TOP MENU*2 ✔
g c q/w/e/r, ENTER ✔
h PLAYLIST e/r ✔
d 1, 3, 2, 5, 4, 7, 6 ✔
i
e REPEAT ✔
RANDOM ✔
b j f DISPLAY*3 ✔
g MUTING ✔
c
h ALBUM +/– ✔
i VOL q/w ✔
j MENU ✔
k MODE*4 ✔

e k

Note
• With some iPod/iPhone models and generations, certain buttons may not work as expected.
• For detailed operation of the iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual.
*1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Your iPod/iPhone may not respond the first time you
press this button, in which case you should press it again.
This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod/iPhone is already on, it
will remain on when the remote controller transmits an On command.
Similarly, if your iPod/iPhone is already off, it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command.
*2 TOP MENU works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock.
*3 DISPLAY turns on backlight for 30 seconds.
*4 Resume mode
With the Resume function, you can resume playback of the song that was playing when you removed your iPod/iPhone from the RI
Dock or changed the OSD mode to Off.

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 Controlling Other Onkyo Components
You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo
control your other Onkyo AV components. This section
explains how to enter the remote control code (with the Components Connected via u
default underlined) for a component that you want to
control: DVD, CD, etc. Onkyo components that are connected via u are
controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV
receiver, not the component. This allows you to control
Preprogrammed Remote Control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.
Codes
The following REMOTE MODE are preprogrammed 1 Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with
an u cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).
with remote control codes for controlling the components
See “Connecting Onkyo u Components” for details
listed. You do not need to enter a remote control code to
(➔ page 15).
control these components.
For details on controlling these components, see the pages 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for
REMOTE MODE referring to the previous section.
indicated.
` 42157:
BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔ page 41) Onkyo cassette tape deck with u
TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ page 41) ` 81993:
Onkyo Dock with u
Entering Remote Control Codes
3 Press REMOTE MODE, point the remote
controller at the AV receiver, and operate the
You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you
want to control. component.

Controlling Onkyo components without u

1 Look up the appropriate remote control code in the
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing
Connected via u. the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control
an Onkyo component that’s not connected via u, use the
2 While holding down REMOTE MODE to which
you want to enter a code, press and hold down
following remote control codes:
DISPLAY (about 3 seconds). `30627:
Onkyo DVD player without u
Note
`71817:
• Remote control codes cannot be entered for RECEIVER.
Onkyo CD player without u
• Apart from RECEIVER, remote control codes from any
category can be entered for REMOTE MODE. However, `32900/33000:
these buttons also work as input selector buttons Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player
(➔ page 18), so choose a REMOTE MODE that `32901/33004:
corresponds with the input to which you connect your Onkyo HD DVD player
component. For example, if you connect your CD player to `70868:
the CD input, choose TV/CD when entering its remote
Onkyo MD recorder without u
control code.
`71323:
3 Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter
the 5-digit remote control code.
Onkyo CD recorder without u
`82990:
The remote indicator flashes twice.
Onkyo Dock without u
If the remote control code is not entered successfully,
the remote indicator will flash once slowly.

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 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons
You can reset a REMOTE MODE to its default remote
control code.

1 While holding down REMOTE MODE that you

want to reset, press and hold down HOME until the
remote indicator lights (about 3 seconds).

2 Within 30 seconds, press REMOTE MODE again.

The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the
button has been reset.
Each of REMOTE MODE is preprogrammed with a
remote control code. When a button is reset, its
preprogrammed code is restored.

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

1 While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold

down HOME until the remote indicator lights
(about 3 seconds).

2 Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER again.

The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the
remote controller has been reset.

Controlling Other Components

By pressing REMOTE MODE that’s been programmed
with the remote control code for your component, you can
control Onkyo component as below.
For details on entering a remote control code for a
different component (➔ page 40).

Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD

DVD Player
BD/DVD is preprogrammed with the remote control code
for controlling a component that supports the p*1.
The component must be able to receive remote control
commands via p and be connected to the AV
receiver via HDMI.
Use the following remote control codes:
` 32910/33001/31612:
Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player with p

*1 The p supported by the AV receiver is the CEC

system control function of the HDMI standard.

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 ✔: Available buttons
Press the appropriate
Components
REMOTE MODE first.

CD player/CD recorder

Cassette tape deck

Blu-ray Disc player
HD DVD player
a h

MD recorder
DVD player
Buttons
i a 8 ✔ ✔ ✔
j b TOP MENU ✔
c q/w/e/r, ENTER ✔ ✔
d SETUP ✔ ✔
e 1, 3, 2, 5, 4, ✔ ✔ ✔*3
7, 6
b k f SEARCH ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔
REPEAT ✔ ✔*2 ✔
c RANDOM ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔
MODE ✔*1 ✔*2 ✔
d l g Number: 1 to 9, 0 ✔ ✔
Number: +10 ✔*1 ✔
m h DISPLAY ✔ ✔
i MUTING ✔ ✔ ✔
j DISC +/– ✔ ✔
e k MENU ✔
l RETURN ✔
m AUDIO ✔*1
f n CLR ✔ ✔

*1 The p function is not supported. The p

supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control
function of the HDMI standard.
g *2 These buttons function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D
buttons.
*3 3 (Pause) functions as reverse playback.
n Note
• See the “Controlling Your iPod/iPhone” about the operation of
iPod/iPhone (➔ page 38).

Note
• With some components, certain buttons may not work as
expected, and some may not work at all.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a ■ When the power is restored after a power
solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue interruption, “CHECK SP WIRE” appears on the
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. display
The protection circuitry has been activated. —
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the Remove the power cord from the wall outlet
AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. immediately. Disconnect all speaker cables and
input sources, and then leave the AV receiver with
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn its power cord disconnected for 1 hour. After that,
it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press reconnect the power cord and set the volume to
8 ON/STANDBY. “Clear” will appear on the display maximum. If the AV receiver stays on, set then the
and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode. volume to minimum, disconnect the power cord, and
reconnect your speakers and input sources. If the AV
receiver turns off when you set the volume to
maximum, disconnect the power cord, and contact
your Onkyo dealer.

Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your Audio

radio presets and custom settings. ■ There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet
Press SPEAKERS A or B to turn on the speaker 26
Remote indicator indicator that you want to output sound.
Make sure that the digital input source is selected 30
properly.
Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed 12
in all the way.
RECEIVER Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all 13-15
components are connected properly.
Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is 11
correct, and that the bare wires are in contact with
HOME the metal part of each speaker terminal.
Make sure that the input source is properly selected. 18
Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. 11
To reset the remote controller to its factory defaults, Check the volume. The AV receiver is designed for 18
while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range,
allowing precise adjustment.
HOME until the remote indicator lights (about 3
seconds). Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER If the MUTING indicator is flashing on the display, 28
press the remote controller’s MUTING to unmute
again. the AV receiver.
While a pair of headphones is connected to the 28
The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that PHONES jack, no sound is output from the
is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is speakers.
connected to the MONITOR OUT V or the If there’s no sound from a DVD player connected to 49
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s an HDMI IN, check the DVD player’s output
settings, and be sure to select a supported audio
display when changing settings. format.
Check the digital audio output setting on the —
Power connected device. On some game consoles, such as
those that support DVD, the default setting is off.
■ Can’t turn on the AV receiver With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an —
Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged — audio output format from a menu.
into the wall outlet. If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must 14
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait — connect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer.
five seconds or more, then plug it in again. Make sure that none of the connecting cables are —
bent, twisted, or damaged.
■ The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly Not all listening modes use all speakers. 23
Specify the speaker distances and adjust the 31
When the set Auto Standby starts running, the AV 34
individual speaker levels.
receiver will automatically go standby.
The input signal format is set to “PCM” or “DTS”. 34
Set it to “Off”.

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 ■ Only the front speakers produce sound ■ Noise can be heard
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, 24 Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power —
only the front speakers and subwoofer produce cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the
sound. audio performance, so don’t do it.
Check the Speaker Configuration. 31 An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try —
repositioning your cables.
■ Only the center speaker produces sound
■ The Late Night function doesn’t work
If you use the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro —
Logic II Music, or Dolby Pro Logic II Game Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital, 36
listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
radio station or mono TV program, the sound is
concentrated in the center speaker. ■ About DTS signals
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 31
When DTS program material ends and the DTS —
bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS
■ The surround speakers produce no sound listening mode and the DTS indicator remains on.
When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo or 24 This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast
Mono listening mode is selected, the surround forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If
speakers produce no sound. you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because
the AV receiver does not switch formats
Depending on the source and current listening mode, 23–24
immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which
not much sound may be produced by the surround
case you should stop your player for about three
speakers. Try selecting another listening mode.
seconds, and then resume playback.
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 31
With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to —
playback DTS material properly even though your
■ The center speaker produces no sound player is connected to a digital input on the AV
receiver. This is usually because the DTS bitstream
When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, 24
the center speaker produces no sound. has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate,
or frequency response changed) and the AV receiver
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 31 doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such
cases, you may hear noise.
■ The subwoofer produces no sound When playing DTS program material, using the —
The subwoofer outputs no sound while only 26 pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your
Speakers B is on. Turn on Speakers A. player may produce a short audible noise. This is not
a malfunction.
When you play source material that contains no —
information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer
produces no sound. ■ The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN
Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 31 can’t be heard
Since it takes longer to identify the format of an —
■ There’s no sound with a certain signal format HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio
signals, audio output may not start immediately.
Check the digital audio output setting on the —
connected device. On some game consoles, such as
those that support DVD, the default setting is off. Video
With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an —
audio output format from a menu. ■ There’s no picture
Depending on the input signal, some listening modes 23–24 Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed 12
cannot be selected. in all the way.
Make sure that each video component is properly 13, 15
■ Can’t get 5.1 playback connected.
When speaker B is turned on, Speakers A is reduced 26 If the video source is connected to a component 14, 30
to 2.1 channel playback. video input, you must assign that input to an input
selector, and your TV must be connected to
You can not always select all of the listening modes, 23–24
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
depending on the number of the speakers connected.
If the video source is connected to a composite video 14
input, your TV must be connected to the
■ The speaker volume cannot be set as required corresponding composite video output.
After the volume level of each individual speaker 32 If the video source is connected to an HDMI input, 13, 30
has been adjusted, the maximum volume may be you must assign that input to an input selector, and
reduced. your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT.
On your TV, make sure that the video input to which —
the AV receiver is connected is selected.

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■ There’s no picture from a source connected to If you’ve connected a cassette tape deck, to the 27
an HDMI IN TV/CD IN jack, or an RI Dock to the TV/CD IN or
GAME IN or VCR/DVR IN jacks, for the remote
Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is 50
controller to work properly, you must set the display.
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC
are not guaranteed. If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the 40
appropriate remote control code.
■ The on-screen menus don’t appear To control an Onkyo component that’s connected 40
via u, point the remote controller at the AV
On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote
the AV receiver is connected is selected. control code first.
When the AV receiver doesn’t connect TV with — To control an Onkyo component that’s not 40
HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed. connected via u point the remote controller at the
component. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote
control code first.
Tuner
■ Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is Recording
noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light
Relocate your antenna. —
■ Can’t record
Move the AV receiver away from your TV or — On your recorder, make sure the correct input is —
computer. selected.
Listen to the station in mono. 21 To prevent signal loops and damage to the AV —
When listening to an AM station, operating the — receiver, input signals are not fed through to outputs
remote controller may cause noise. with the same name (e.g., VCR/DVR IN to
VCR/DVR OUT).
Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference. —
Concrete walls weaken radio signals. —
If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor — USB Device Playback
antenna.
■ Can’t access the music files on a USB device
Make sure the USB device is plugged in properly. —
Remote Controller
The AV receiver supports USB devices that support 48
■ The remote controller doesn’t work the USB mass storage device class. However,
playback may not be possible with some USB
Before operating this unit, be sure to press — devices even if they conform to the USB mass
RECEIVER. storage device class.
Make sure that the batteries are installed with the 4 USB memory devices with security functions cannot 20
correct polarity. be played.
Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of 4
batteries, or old and new batteries.
Others
Make sure that the remote controller is not too far 4
away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no ■ Standby power consumption
obstruction between the remote controller and the
AV receiver’s remote control sensor. In the following cases, the power consumption may 35
Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to — reach up to a maximum of 31 W:
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. – “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.
Relocate if necessary. (Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver
will enter Standby mode as usual.)
If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet —
with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may
not work reliably when the doors are closed. ■ The sound changes when I connect my
Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote 9, 41 headphones
controller mode. When a pair of headphones is connected, the —
Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control 40 listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set
code. to Stereo, Mono, or Direct.
Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV 34
receiver and remote controller. ■ How do I change the language of a multiplex
source
■ Can’t control other components
Use the “Input Ch (Mux)” setting on the “Audio 32
If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u 15 Adjust” menu to select “Main” or “Sub”.
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.
Connecting only an u cable won’t work. ■ The u functions don’t work
Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote 9, 41
To use u, you must make an u connection and 15
controller mode.
an analog audio connection (RCA) between the
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 ■ The following settings can be made for the
composite video inputs
You must use the buttons on the unit to make these
settings.
On the AV receiver, press the input selector for the
input source that you want to set and the SETUP button
simultaneously. While holding down the input selector
button, press SETUP until “Video ATT:ON” appears
on the display. Then, release both buttons. To reactivate
the setting, repeat the above process so that “Video
ATT:OFF” appears on the display, and release the
buttons.
• Video Attenuation
This setting can be made for the BD/DVD, VCR/DVR,
CBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input.
If you have a games console connected to the composite
video input, and the picture isn’t very clear, you can
attenuate the gain.
Video ATT:OFF: (default).
Video ATT:ON: Gain is reduced by 2 dB.
■ If the picture on your TV/monitor connected to
HDMI OUT is unstable, try switching the
DeepColor function off
To turn off the DeepColor function, simultaneously
press the CBL/SAT and 8 ON/STANDBY buttons on
the AV receiver. While holding down CBL/SAT, press
8 ON/STANDBY until “Off” appears on the display.
Then, release both buttons. To reactivate the DeepColor
function, repeat the above process until “On” appears
on the display and release the buttons.

The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal

processing and control functions. In very rare situations,
severe interference, noise from an external source, or
static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely
event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it
back in again.

Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD

rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important
data, make sure that the material will be recorded
correctly.

Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, set the AV receiver to Standby.

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Connection Tips and Video Signal Path
The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format
you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide.

The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to
the MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.

Note
• The on-screen setup menus are displayed when:
– There is no video input, or
– The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Video Connection Formats

Video component can be connected by using any one of the Video Signal Flow Chart
following video connection formats: composite video, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best
picture quality.
Composite Component HDMI

When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the IN

AV receiver doesn’t convert between formats, so only
outputs of the same format as the input will output the signal. AV receiver

MONITOR OUT
Composite Component HDMI

TV, projector, etc.

Audio Connection Formats

Audio Signal Flow Chart
Audio component can be connected by using any of the
following audio connection formats: analog, optical, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
coaxial, or HDMI.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the Analog Optical Coaxial HDMI
AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for IN
analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio *1 *1
AV receiver *1
signals connected to an optical or coaxial digital input are
not output by the analog VCR/DVR OUT.
OUT
Analog HDMI
If signals are present at more than one input, the inputs *1 *2
will be selected automatically in the following order of
priority: HDMI, digital, analog. TV, projector, etc.
*1 Depends on the “Audio TV Out” setting (➔ page 35).
*2 This setting is available, when “Audio Return Ch”
setting is set to “Auto” (➔ page 35), you must select
the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support
ARC function.

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 USB Features
USB Device Requirements
• USB mass storage device class (but not always
guaranteed).
• FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
• Each folder may contain up to 255 music files and
folders, and folders may be nested up to 8 levels deep.
• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not
supported.

Supported Audio File Formats

For and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver
supports the following music file formats.
Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. (Playing times
may not display correctly.)
■ MP3 (.mp3 or .MP3)
• MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer 3
format with a sampling rate of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,
12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz and a bit-rate of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.
Incompatible files cannot be played.
■ WMA (.wma or .WMA)
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio
compression technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. Audio can be encoded in WMA format by
using Windows Media® Player.
• WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.
• Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and bitrates
of between 48 kbps and 320 kbps are supported.
• WMA DRM/Pro/Voice formats are not supported.
■ AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/
.MP4/.3GP or .3G2)
AAC stands for MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio.
• Sampling rates of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and bitrates of between 8 and
320 kbps, are supported.
■ FLAC (.flac or .FLAC)
FLAC is a file format for lossless audio data compression.
• Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are
supported.
• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

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About HDMI
Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital
interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video
components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With
HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2-channel PCM,
multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays with
a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and displays,
resulting in no picture.)
The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible components can
display the picture.

The AV receiver’s HDMI interface is based on the following:

Audio Return Channel, 3D, x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multichannel PCM

Supported Audio Formats

• 2-channel linear PCM (32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32–192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit)
• Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD
Master Audio)
Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.

About Copyright Protection

The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)*2, a copy-protection system for digital
video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver via HDMI must also support HDCP.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by the DDWG*3 in 1999.
*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The video encryption technology developed by Intel for HDMI/DVI. It’s
designed to protect video content and requires a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by Intel, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon Image, this
open industry group’s objective is to address the industry’s requirements for a digital connectivity specification for high-
performance PCs and digital displays.

Note
• The HDMI video stream is compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface), so TVs and displays with a DVI input can be connected by
using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable. (Note that DVI connections only carry video, so you’ll need to make a separate connection for
audio.) However, reliable operation with such an adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC are not supported.
• The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or
there’s no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for
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 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder
p, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo
components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over
HDMI and is part of the HDMI standard. CEC provides interoperability between various components, however,
operation with components other than p-compatible components cannot be guaranteed.

About p-compatible Operations that can be performed with

components p connection
The following components are p-compatible. (As ■ For p-compatible TV
of January 2011) The following linked operation is possible by connecting
■ TV the AV receiver to an p-compatible TV.
• Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible TV • The AV receiver will enter Standby mode when the
power of the TV is turned to Standby.
• Sharp TV
• You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either
■ Players/Recorders output the audio from the speakers connected to the AV
• Onkyo and Integra p-compatible players receiver, or from the speakers of the TV.
• Toshiba REGZA-LINK compatible players and • It is possible to output the video/audio from the antenna
recorders (only when used together with Toshiba or from the input jack of the TV from the speakers
REGZA-LINK compatible TV) connected to the AV receiver. (A connection such as
• Sharp players and recorders (only when used together optical digital cable or similar is required above the
with Sharp TV) HDMI cable.)
• Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote
* Models other than those mentioned above may have some controller of the TV.
interoperability if compatible with CEC which is part of the • Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the
HDMI Standard, but operation cannot be guaranteed. AV receiver can be performed from the remote
controller of the TV.
Note ■ For p-compatible players/recorders
• Do not connect the p-compatible component more than The following link operation is possible by connecting the
the following number to the HDMI input terminal so that the AV receiver to an p-compatible player/recorder.
linked operations work properly.
• When the playback is started on the player/recorder,
– Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is up to three.
– Blu-ray Disc recorder/DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder
input of the AV receiver will switch to the HDMI input
is up to three. of the player/recorder that is playing back.
– Cable/Satellite Set-top box is up to four. • Operation of the player/recorder is possible with the
• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver/AV remote controller supplied with the AV receiver.
amplifier via HDMI.
• When the p-compatible component more than the * Not all functions may operate depending on the model.
above-mentioned is connected, the linked operations are not
guaranteed.

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■ How to connect and setup
3 Confirm the settings.
1. Turn on the power for all connected components.
1 Confirm the connecting and setting.
2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that
1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input
the power of the connected components is turned
jack of the TV.
off automatically with the link operation.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc. 3. Turn on the power of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player/recorder.
4. Start playback of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD
HDMI player/recorder, and confirm the following.
connection • The power of the AV receiver is turned on
automatically, and input with the Blu-ray
AV receiver Disc/DVD player/recorder connected is
selected.
DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI • The power of the TV is turned on
connection connection automatically, and input with the AV receiver
(OPTICAL) connected is selected.
5. Following the operating instructions of the TV,
select “Use the TV speakers” from the menu
TV, projector, etc. screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is
2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the output from the speakers of the TV, and not from
OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an the speakers connected to the AV receiver.
optical digital cable. 6. Select “Use the speakers connected from the AV
receiver” from the menu screen of the TV, and
Note
confirm that the audio is output from the speakers
• When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with
connected to the AV receiver, and not from the
an ARC capable TV, this connection is not necessary
(➔ page 35). TV speakers.
3. Connect the HDMI output of the Blu-ray Note
Disc/DVD player/recorder to the HDMI IN 1 jack • Perform the above operations when you initially use the
of the AV receiver. AV receiver, when the settings of each component are
changed, when the main power of each component is
Note
turned off, when the power cable is disconnected from the
• It is necessary to assign the HDMI input when connecting power supply, or when there has been a power outage.
the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder to other jacks
(➔ page 30). Do not assign the components connected to 4 Operate with the remote controller.
the HDMI IN to the TV/CD input at this time. Appropriate For buttons that can be operated (➔ page 40).
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation can not be
Note
guaranteed.
• Audio from DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD may not
2 Each of the “HDMI Setup” is changed to the
following setting.
output from the TV speakers. You will be able to output the
audio from the TV speakers by setting the audio output of
• HDMI Ctrl (RIHD): On the DVD player to 2ch PCM. (It may not be possible
• Audio Return Ch (ARC): Auto depending on the player models.)
• Even if you set to output audio on the TV speakers, audio
will be output from the speakers connected to the AV
See details of each setting (➔ page 35). receiver when you adjust the volume or switch the input on
the AV receiver. To output audio from the TV speakers, re-
do the operations on the TV.
• Do not connect the u cable when connecting to the u
and u audio control compatible components.
• When you select anything other than the HDMI jack where
the AV receiver is connected as the input on the TV, input
on the AV receiver will be switched to “TV/CD”.
• The AV receiver will automatically power on in
conjunction when it determines it to be necessary. Even if
the AV receiver is connected to an p compatible
TV or player/recorder, it will not power on if it is not
necessary. It may not power on in conjunction when the TV
is set to output audio from the TV.
• Linked functions with the AV receiver may not work
depending on the model. Operate the AV receiver directly
in such cases.

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 Specifications
Amplifier Section General

Rated Output Power Power Supply (North American) AC 120 V, 60 Hz

All channels: (North American) (Chinese) AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
60 watts minimum continuous power per Power Consumption (North American) 3.3 A
channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven (Chinese) 330 W
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum
total harmonic distortion of 0.7% (FTC) Stand-by Power Consumption
90 watts minimum continuous power per (North American) 0.2 W
channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven (Chinese) 0.3 W
at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic Dimensions 435 mm × 150 mm × 328 mm
distortion of 0.9% (FTC) (W × H × D) 17-1/8" × 5-7/8" × 12-15/16"
(Chinese)
1 ch × 100 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven Weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.)
of 1% (IEC)
Maximum Effective Output Power ■ HDMI
(Chinese)
1 ch × 120 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven Input IN 1, IN 2, IN 3
(JEITA) Output OUT
Dynamic Power* Video Resolution 1080p
* IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power Audio Format Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio,
160 W (3 Ω, Front) DVD-Audio, DSD
125 W (4 Ω, Front) Supported 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor,
85 W (8 Ω, Front) x.v.Color, LipSync, CEC (RIHD)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)
0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power) ■ Video Inputs
Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Component IN 1, IN 2
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Unbalance)
Composite BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME,
200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE)
AUX
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) ■ Video Outputs
Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance
2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) Component OUT
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) Composite MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR OUT
Tone Control Characteristics
±10 dB, 50 Hz (BASS) ■ Audio Inputs
±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)
Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) Digital Optical: 2
Speaker Impedance 6 Ω - 16 Ω Coaxial: 1
Analog BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME,
TV/CD, AUX
Video Section
■ Audio Outputs
Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) Analog VCR/DVR
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) Subwoofer Pre Output
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) 1
Component Video Frequency Response Speaker Outputs SP-A (L, R, C, SL, SR) + SP-B (L, R)
5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB Phones 1 (6.3 ø)

Tuner Section ■ Others

FM Tuning Frequency Range USB 1 (Front)

(North American) RI 1
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
(Chinese)
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS Specifications and features are subject to change
AM Tuning Frequency Range without notice.
522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
Preset Channel 40

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