21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 24. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS

Precautions

1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. 4. Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering. 5. Power
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. FCC Information for User

Connecting your audio components [13]

---OPT 1

COAX: Coaxial OPT: Optical ----: No setting

: Not applicable

: Signal flow Audio connection cable L(Left) L
Analog audio output L (White)

R(Right)

R (Red) 2. CD player (CD)
Digital audio output (optical)

Y PB PR Y PB PR

OUT IN
Analog audio output L (White) 1. Turntable (PHONO)

R (Red)

Ground wire (earth)
Analog audio input L (White) 3. Tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, CD recorder, (TAPE)

R (Red) L (White)

R (Red) Analog audio output
Connecting your audio components
Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the TX-DS696. Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples. 1. Connecting a turntable (PHONO) Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminal on the turntable to the PHONO input jacks on the TXDS696. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack. Note: The TX-DS696 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges. For proper operation, connect a ground (or earth) wire to the GND terminal. For some turntables, however, connecting the ground wire may cause increased noise, and in such a case, a ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected. 2. Connecting a compact disc player (CD) Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminal on the compact disc player to the CD input jacks on the TXDS696. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack. If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS696 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc player.
With the initial settings of the TX-DS696, the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack. If the digital connection is made at a different jack, this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup Audio Setup Digital Input (see pages 24, 39). 3. Connecting a cassette tape deck, MD recorder, DAT deck, or CD recorder (TAPE) Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the output terminals (PLAY) of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TXDS696 and the input terminals (REC) to the TAPE OUT jacks. Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack. If the device has a digital output jack as well, be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) or DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TX-DS696 depending on the type of connector on the device. With the initial settings of the TX-DS696, the TAPE input source is set for no digital input. If you connect the device to the DIGITAL INPUT terminal, then this input source must be set for digital input at the Setup menu: Input Setup Audio Setup Digital Input(see pages 24, 39).

3. Turn the jog dial to display 2. Input Setup. 4. Press the jog dial. Audio Setup? appears. 5. Press the jog dial again. D.Input: xxx appears. 6. Turn the jog dial and select the connector to which the digital source is connected. 7. Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode. Changing the multichannel setting:
3. Press the jog dial. A test sound (pink noise) will be heard from the left front speaker. At this point, it is not necessary to adjust the volume of the test sound.
1. Press the input selector button for the source that you want to change. 2. Press the SETUP button. 3. Turn the jog dial to display 2. Input Setup.
4. Press the jog dial again. The test sound will now be heard from a different speaker. 5. Turn the jog dial to adjust the volume of the test sound from this speaker to the same level that you heard from the previous speaker.
4. Press the jog dial. Audio Setup? appears.
5. Press the jog dial twice. Multich: xxx appears. 6. Turn the jog dial to select Yes or No.
7. Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode. Changing the Component Video Input setting: 1. Press the input selector button for the source that you want to change. 2. Press the SETUP button. 3. Turn the jog dial to display 2. Input Setup.
6. Repeat the procedure in step 4 and 5 until the volume of the test sound from all speakers is the same level. Each time you press the jog dial, the test sound will be heard from a different speaker. The speaker order for calibration is front left center front right surround right surround left subwoofer. 7. Press the RETURN button. You return to the Level Cal? display. Notes: If you press the RETURN button again, you go back up one more level. To exit the setting mode immediately, press the SETUP button.
4. Press the jog dial. Audio Setup? appears. 5. Turn the jog dial to display Video Setup? 6. Press the jog dial. Cmponent: xxx appears. 7. Turn the jog dial to select the connectors to which the source is connected (Input 1 or Input 2). 8. Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode.
Listening to Radio Broadcasts

FM MODE

FM AM TUNING
One of the features of the TX-DS696 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TXDS696 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently, you can select them easily by pressing the CH button on the remote controller.

If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency of the station appears. If Waiting appears on the display, more time is required to receive the RT information. When the information is received, the characters will scroll across the front display. If No Text Data appears on the display, RT information is not available. The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name.

Performing a TP scan

1. Press the FM input source button.

Performing a PTY scan

2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times.
2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button twice. The current program type appears on the display.
[TP] will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP signals. This station will periodically broadcast traffic information. To find a different station, proceed to the next step. Also, if TP is displayed, proceed to the next step. 3. Press the jog dial. The TX-DS696 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information. If Not Found appears on the display, a TP station cannot be located.
3. Using the jog dial, select the PTY program type you desire.
Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS696

VOL MUTING

PHONES

Input source buttons

INPUT SELECTOR buttons
Though the TX-DS696 is often used to listen to the radio, it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS696 has the latest in state-ofthe-art features to play back todays acoustic technologies with the utmost in fidelity and power. From a two-speaker system to a fivespeaker system, you are assured a sound space that you can always enjoy.
Temporarily turning off the sound
To turn off the sound momentarily, such as when interrupted by a phone call, press the MUTING button on the remote controller. When pressed, Muting is displayed on the TX-DS696. Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on.

Basic operation

1. Press the input source (or input selector on the remote controller) button.
DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD
Adjusting the bass and treble
You can adjust the bass and treble levels using the BASS and TREBLE dials. This function only affects the front left and right speakers. For multichannel sources, these dials will not work if the tone control is set to Off.

BASS TREBLE

2. Turn on the corresponding component and play the media. 3. Adjust the volume.
Listening with headphones
To listen with headphones, plug a pair headphones with a standard stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX-DS696 front panel. When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers. If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you will hear sound only from the FRONT L and R channels. The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup menu (see page 42). Note that the signal to the remote zone (Zone 2) will not be affected whether or not headphones are connected.

Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level output from all the speakers connected to the TX-DS696 together. If headphones are connected, this also adjusts the volume heard from the headphone speakers. To adjust the volume, either press the VOL buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER VOLUME dial. To increase the volume, turn the dial clockwise; to decrease the volume, turn the dial counterclockwise. The volume can be set to Min, 1 to 79, and Max.

Jog dial DISPLAY

SLEEP CH LEVEL

REC OUT ZONE 2

CH SEL

Switching the display

While listening to or watching an input source, you can display the information regarding the type of source and signal being input by pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-DS696 or the remote controller.
Using the sleep time (remote controller only)
The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX-DS696 to turn off automatically after a specified time period. If you press it once, the TX-DS696 will turn off after 90 minutes. Each time it is pressed thereafter, the remaining time until the TX-DS696 turns off decreases by 10 minutes. While, the sleep function is enabled, you can press the SLEEP button to see how much time is left. To cancel the sleep function, press the SLEEP button when the time displayed is less than 10 minutes. If you are using the remote zone (Zone 2), it will turn off at the same time as the main zone. If you want to set the sleep function for Zone 2 only, set the sleep function with main zone turned on and then put the main zone into the standby state.
When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:

Input + volume

Program format*
Temporarily changing the speaker output levels
To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, follow the procedure given below. Each channel can be set between 12 to +12 decibels. Note that the calibration settings will return to the original settings when the TX-DS696 is put in standby.
Input + Listening mode or Multi Ch
* If the input signal does not have a program format, then this will be skipped.
1. Press the CH LEVEL button and select the desired speaker.
When FM or AM is selected as the input source:
FM/AM frequency + Preset no.
2. Turn the jog dial to adjust the volume level.
When using the remote controller: 1. Press the RCVR MODE button.

FM/AM + Listening mode

2. Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker.
Adjusting the brightness of the front display
You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX-DS696 with DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the TX-DS696 front panel with other than European models.
TX-DS696 Remote controller (Other than European models)
3. Press the LEVEL or button to adjust the volume level. Notes: You cannot select a speaker if the Speaker Config sub-menu of the Speaker Setup is set to No or None. If the speaker level is set to +1 dB or higher, the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level. When you press the TEST button after you set the level, the current level will be used as the value set via the test tone.

Listening modes

Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front speakers. Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer. Surround modes With this mode, decoding is performed automatically to match the input signal. This original mode adds no sound processing to the input signal. Dolby D (Dolby Digital) Digital data with AC-3 compression and a maximum of 5.1channel* surround sound. This source signal comes from DVDs and LDs that have the mark and therefore recorded for 5.1channel output. This source also comes from digital satellite broadcasts that support dolby Digital. DTS DTS (Digital Theater System) is compressed digital data with a maximum 5.1-channel* surround output that allows for an extremely high-quality sound. This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from compact discs, DVDs, and LDs that have the mark. Notes on DTS: If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Analog setting is selected on the TX-DS696, the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output. This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers. Therefore, be sure to selected Auto and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) to connect the DTS source. The DTS indicator on the TX-DS696 lights while a DTS source is played. When playback finishes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS696 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit. This prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the player. Therefore, if the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case, stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds and then resume playback. If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing a DTS source, on rare occasions a short noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from certain CD players and LD players even if you connect the player to the TX-DS696 digitally. This is because the digital signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling frequency, or frequency response) and the TX-DS696 cannot recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal.

Listening mode buttons Re-EQ
Changing the listening mode
To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons on the remote controller. You can also set the listening mode using the jog dial on the TXDS696. Push the jog dial repeatedly to cycle the listening mode from DirectStereoSurroundAll Ch StereoDirect. Turn the jog dial to change the listening mode in the same manner as DSP / on the remote controller.
Using Cinema Re-Equalization
Depending on the listening mode, you can either turn Re-EQ on or off. Re-EQ (re-equalization) takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment.

Remote cotroller only

On: Select to turn on the re-equalization filter. Off: Select to turn off the re-equalization filter. Note: The Re-EQ function is effective on the Dolby Pro Logic II Surround and Dolby Digital Surround.
DIRECT: Changes the listening mode directly to the Direct listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed to the Direct listening mode. STEREO: Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed to the Stereo listening mode. SURR (Surround): Changes the listening mode to the surround mode for the current input signal (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, or DTS). If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed to the Surround listening mode. For Dolby Pro Logic II, this button also changes the mode between Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music. A.ST(All Channel Stereo): Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo listening mode. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed to the All Channel Stereo listening mode. DSP / : Changes the listening mode as shown below. Direct Stereo Surround Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Direct. If pressed, the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub-menu is also changed. Note: If you want to switch between Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music at the TX-DS696, press the jog dial and select Surround for the listening mode.

Setup menus

When making the various settings required to configure your TXDS696 optimally, you can either use the OSD menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the TX-DS696. The OSD menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor. For use as reference when performing the setting procedures, this manual shows both the OSD menu displayed on your television monitor and the display on the front of the TX-DS696. The Setup menu consists of a main screen that is divided up into 5 menus: Speaker Setup, Input Setup, Listening Mode Setup, Preference, and OSD Setup. These menus are then divided up into various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish.

Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 2.Input Setup Input:DVD 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 2-3.ListeningMode Preset a.Audio Setup 5.OSD Setup Input:DVD b.Video Setup c.Listening Mode Preset a.Analog/PCM d.Tone ControlSource :Stereo e.IntelliVolume f.12V Trigger |ENTER| Format b.Digital Quit:|OSD| :Surround |ENTER| QuSD| |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 2.Input Setup Input:DVD 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference a.Audio Setup 2-4.IntelliVolume 5.OSD Setup b.Video Setup Input:DVD c.Listening Mode Preset d.Tone Control a.IntelliVolume e.IntelliVolume : 0dB f.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Quit:|SETUP|
2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu
The settings made in this sub-menu are valid for the input source that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front panel and, therefore, these settings are made separately for each digital input source. This sub-menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or FM. If this setting is incorrectly made, the digital audio signals may not be properly output, or not heard at all. a. Digital Input This setting tells the TX-DS696 which input source button on the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear panel. To perform this setting, you must first select a digital input source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input jack it is connected to here. For example, if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1, then select OPT1 here. If the input source selected is not connected to a digital input, then select ----. OPT1: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1. OPT2: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 2. COAX1: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) 1. COAX2: Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) 2. ----: Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack. Note: Do not assign a digital input to more than one input source. If you are making a digital connection that requires you to change the default settings, be sure to always first cancel the current digital input setting and then assign the new setting. b. Multichannel This sub-menu will not appear if AM or FM is selected at the front panel for the input source. The initial settings are Yes for the DVD input source and No for all other input sources. This setting is normally set to No, and only needs to be changed to Yes if a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port for 5.1-channel audio. For example, if a DVD player is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port, then select DVD at the front panel as the input source, bring up this sub-menu, and select Yes for the Multichannel setting. You can only select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button when Yes is selected here. Note: When playing a device that is actually connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT terminal, select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button.

Relationship between input source and listening mode Input source signal (display) Type of media Analog/PCM Source Tape, CD, Record, Tuner DVD Video (PCM), LD (PCM) Digital satellite broadcast Listening Mode Direct Stereo Surround Pro Logic II (Movie) Pro Logic II (Music) Dolby Digital DTS Orchestra Unplugged Studio-Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G Digital Format DVD, Digital satellite broadcast, DTS-CD Dolby Digital 2ch Source DTS, All excluding Dolby Digital 2ch
Notes: The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format. You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source.
3. Listening Mode Setup menu
This menu allows you to make adjustments to the various listening modes. These adjustments are in the form of parameters and each one is explained below. Note that some parameters cannot be set for some listening modes and that no sub-menu will have all parameters. Also, for some input signal formats, changes in the listening mode parameters may actually result in no change to the resulting output signal.
Menu 1.Speaker Setup Setup 3.Listening Mode 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 1.Stereo Setup 5.OSD Setup Setup 2.Surround 3.Orchestra Setup 4.Unplugged Setup 5.Studio-Mix Setup 6.TV|ENTER| Setup Logic Quit:|OSD| 7.All Ch Stereo Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
Description listening mode parameters
Subwoofer Set this to Off if you are not using a subwoofer (even if one is connected). If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config sub-menu, then this setting will not appear. Front Effect You can choose from Low, Middle, or High. Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation. When you play these sources, more reverberation will be applied by the DSP, creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or presence. In this case, set this setting to Low. No reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front channels, so the sound source is be played as it is without any further reverberation. Surround Effect You can choose from Low, Middle, or High. This adjusts the reflected and residual noises from the surround left and right speakers.
Menu 1.Speaker Setup Setup 3.Listening Mode 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference Setup 1.Stereo Setup 3-1.Stereo 5.OSD Setup 2.Theater-Dimensional Setup 3.Surround Setup On a.Subwoofer : 4.THX Setup 5.Mono MovieQuit:|OSD| Setup |ENTER| |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Quit:|SETUP|

4-4. AM Freq Step Setup sub-menu (Worldwide model only)
a. AM Frequency Step This submenu only appears on the worldwide model. The initial setting is 9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX-DS696 in a 10-kHz region.
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 4.Preference 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference Step Setup 4-4.AM Freq 1.Volume Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.Headphones Level 3.DTS LFE Level Setup a.AM Frequency Setup 4.Powered Zone2 Step : 9kHz |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Quit:|SETUP|
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 4.Preference 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 4-3.Late Night Setup 1.Volume Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.Headphones Level 3.DTS LFE Level Setup a.Late Night 4.Powered Zone2 :Low Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Quit:|SETUP|

5. OSD Setup menu

This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screen display (OSD) for the TX-DS696 by setting different colors or positions for its display.
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 1.OSD Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.OSD Position 3.OSD Config

5-1. OSD Setup sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup menu to display in the manner you desire. a. Background Color Select either Blue1, Blue2, Green1, Green2, Magenta, Red1, or Red2 as the background color while the OSD Setup menu is displayed. b. Superimpose Off: Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on the selected background color. Normal: Select to have the OSD Setup menu superimposed over the current video if one is displayed or on the selected background color if there is no video signal. Black: Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on a black background at all times.
|ENTER| Quit:|OSD| |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP|
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5-1.OSD Setup 1.OSD Config 5.OSD Setup 2.OSD Setup 3.OSD Position a.Background Color :Blue1 b.Superimpose Mode |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| :Normal c.Immediate Display :On |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| d.Display Position :Bottom Quit:|SETUP|
c. Immediate Display On: Select this to have the screen immediately display certain operations as you perform them. The display will remain for a few seconds after the operation is completed. Off: Select this to turn off the immediate display of operations. Hint: If this is set to Off, the background color will not be displayed even when there is no video signal input. d. Display Position Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that appears when certain operations are performed. You can position the immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top all the way to the bottom.
Menu 1.Speaker Setup 5.OSD Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 1.OSD Config 5-2.OSD Position 5.OSD Setup 2.OSD Setup 3.OSD Position

To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected for the main zone, press the ZONE 2 button again until Zone2Sel:SOURCE appears in the display.
Adjusting the volume: After pressing the ZONE 2 button, adjust the volume using the LEVEL / buttons within 5 seconds.
When Zone2Sel:Off is displayed, the output to the remote zone is turned off. Caution: If you are not using the system in the remote zone, always press the ZONE 2 button consecutively to turn the ZONE 2 function off.
3. Press the ZONE 2 LEVEL button. Zone2 Level appears for approximately three seconds.
4. While Zone 2 Level is displayed, turn the jog dial to adjust the volume to the desired level.
Tip: When using Zone 2, even if you put the TX-DS696 in the standby state, it will not affect Zone 2 and the volume in Zone 2 can still be adjusted. Moreover, components that have their power supply connect to the AC OUTLET connector on the TX-DS696 will not be turned off.
Notes: If you wish to use the remote controller from a separate room or other location where the signals will not reach the TX-DS696, you will need to purchase a commercially available remote control sensor and emitter. After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the STANDBY indicator on the TX-DS696 flashes for five seconds. During this time, you will not be able to perform operations in the main zone using the remote controller. If the source for the main zone is selected as the source for the remote zone and the source for the main zone is changed, then the source for the remote zone will change as well. In the remote zone, you can only play the source in the 2-channel mode. You cannot play the source in the remote zone in the surround mode. When you are listening to a source in the remote zone (Zone 2), you can only play sources in the Stereo or Direct modes in the main zone. Therefore, when sources playing from the multichannel input in the main zone, audio from the left and right surround speakers will not be output. The REC OUT and ZONE 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at same times. If the REC OUT button is pressed in the main room while someone is using the system in the remote zone, the Zone 2 function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the remote zone. The Zone 2 terminal is an analog output. Digital signals are not output. If no sound is heard from the selected input source, check if the component is connected to the analog inputs.

Using remote controller

Overview
The RC-440M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly. For example, if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX-DS696 with the remote controller, first press the RCVR MODE button to select the TX-DS696 and then press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.

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Operating your programmed remote controller
After performing the procedure given above, the following modes become enabled for use.
DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode)
Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the operational buttons on page 48.
SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode)
1. Press the SAT MODE button. The SAT button lights green.

ON SAT MODE STDBY

2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your satellite tuner unit. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them. ON: Turns on and off the satellite tuner unit (same as STDBY button on the remote controller) CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers : Moves the cursor ENTER: Confirms the selection MENU: Displays the menu 0,1 to 9: Numeric keys ENTER: Confirm You may also use the following buttons: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS696 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS696

ENTER/Cursor button VOL

MUTING MENU
CABLE MODE (Cable Tuner Mode)
1. Press the CABLE MODE button. The CABLE button lights green.

CABLE MODE

2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your cable tuner unit. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them. ON: Turns on and off the cable tuner unit (same as STDBY button on the remote controller) CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers 0,1 to 9: Numeric keys ENTER: Confirm You may also use the following buttons: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS696 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS696

VCR MODE (VCR Mode)

1. Press the VCR MODE button. The VCR button lights green.

VCR MODE

2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your VCR. The buttons given below have operations programmed into them. ON: Turns on and off the VCR (same as STDBY button on the remote controller) CH : Moves up and down the preset channel numbers TV/VCR: Switches the AV input for the VCR : Play : Stop : Rewind : Fast Forward : Pause 0,1 to 9, +10: Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons: VOL : Adjusts the volume at the TX-DS696 MUTING: Activates the muting function at the TX-DS696

DIRECT MACRO

Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed
This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller. 1. Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the remote controller. 2. While pressing and holding down the ON and STDBY buttons, re-insert the batteries in their correct orientation, and then release both buttons. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes slowly. 3. Press the ENTER button. The SEND/LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and then turns off. All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote controller returns to its factory presets. Notes: Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2; otherwise, the batteries will be consumed quickly. If you press any button other than the ENTER button in Step 3, nothing will be erased. In this case, resume from Step 1.
Macro mode programming memo: MACRO MODE MACRO RCVR Operation 1 Operation 2 Operation 3 Operation 4 Operation 5 Operation 6 Operation 7 Operation 8 Operation 9 Operation 10 Operation 11 Operation 12 Operation 13 Operation 14 Operation 15 Operation 16 MODE MACRO CD MODE MACRO DVD MODE MACRO MD MODE MACRO SAT MODE MACRO CABLE MODE MACRO VCR MODE MACRO TV DIRECT MACRO

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION
Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at 8 , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 125 W min. RMS at 6 , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion. Continuous Power output (DIN) 130 W at 6 Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 160 W at 6 Dynamic Power Output (Stereo) W at 170 W at 115 W at 8 Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power 0.08% at 1 W output IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power 0.08% at 1 W output Damping Factor: 60 at 8 Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO: 2.5 mV, 50 k LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1-4): 200 mV, 50 k MULTICHANNEL INPUT (FRONT L/C/R, SURROUND L/R): 200 mV, 50 k (SUBWOOFER): 36 mV, 50 k COAXIAL 1, 2 (DIGITAL): 0.5 Vp-p, 75 DVD, VIDEO1-4: 1 Vp-p, Vp-p, 75 (Y) 0.28 Vp-p, 75 (C) COMPONENT VIDEO 1, 2: 1 Vp-p, 75 (Y) 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (CB/CR, PB/PR) Output Level and Impedance Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO 1, 2): 200 mV, 2.2 k Pre out: 1 V, 470 VIDEO (VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR OUT): 1 Vp-p, Vp-p, 75 (Y) 0.28 Vp-p, 75 (C) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p, 75 (Y) 0.7 Vp-p, 75 (CB/CR, PB/PR) Phono Overload: 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D. Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 100 kHz: +1 dB, 3 dB RIAA Deviation: 20 Hz to 20 kHz : 0.8 dB Tone Control Bass: 10 dB at 50 Hz Treble: 10 dB at 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Stereo) Phono: 80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input) CD/Tape: 100 dB (IHF A, 0.5 V input) Muting: 50 dB