ASSIGNABLE

(GAME/TV)

(CBL/SAT)

(VCR/DVR)

SURR BACK SPEAKERS

Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS

SURR SPEAKERS

FRONT SPEAKERS

DIGITAL IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

CB/ PB
VOLTAGE SELECTOR CENTER SPEAKER

220-240V

COAXIAL

GAME/TV CBL/SAT

VCR/DVR

MONITOR OUT V

CR/ PR

IN 2 IN 1(DVD)

IN IN IN

OPTICAL

OUT OUT
IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK

ZONE 2 LINE OUT

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

REMOTE CONTROL

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

For Canadian Models
NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet. 5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet HandsNever handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 6. Handling Notes If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it. Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time, because they may leave marks on the case.

Modle pour les Canadien

REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA. Sur les modles dont la che est polarise: ATTENTION: POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUAU FOND.
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PrecautionsContinued For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualied service personnel.

Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)

Speaker setup microphone

Indoor FM antenna
The plug is tted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the power cords plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, cut it off and t a suitable plug. Fit a suitable fuse in the plug.

AM loop antenna

Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Left Surround Back Left Zone 2 Left Zone 2 Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Right Zone 2 Right Zone 2 Right Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right Surround Left Surround Left Surround Right Surround Right Center Center Center Center
Front Left Front Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left SP-B / Zone 2 Left
Front Right Front Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right SP-B / Zone 2 Right

Speaker Cable

For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

K. MIYAGI

Speaker cable labels
Surround Left Surround Left
Surround Right Surround Right
Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receivers power cord. (Adapter varies from country to country.)
*How to mount the AC plug:
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color. Specications and operation are the same regardless of color.
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Important Safety Instructions..2 Precautions..3 Supplied Accessories..4 Features..6 Multiroom Capability..7 Getting to Know the AV Receiver.8 Front Panel..8 Display...9 Rear Panel...10 Remote Controller..12 Controlling the AV Receiver..12 Installing the Batteries..13 Using the Remote Controller..13 Connecting Your Speakers..14 Enjoying Home Theater..14 Bi-amping Front Speakers..17 Connecting Antennas.18 Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.18 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna..18 Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna..19 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna.19 Connecting Your Components..20 About AV Connections...20 Connecting Audio and Video Signals to the AV Receiver..21 Which Connections Should I Use?..21 Connecting a TV or Projector.23 Connecting a DVD player..24 Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback.26 Connecting a VCR or DVR for Recording.27 Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source.28 Connecting a Game Console..29 Connecting Components with HDMI.30 Making HDMI Connections..31 Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device.32 Connecting a CD Player or Turntable.33 Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder..34 Connecting an RI Dock...35 Connecting Onkyo Components..36 Turning On the AV Receiver.37 Connecting the Power Cord..37 Turning On and Standby..37 First Time Setup..38 Automatic Speaker Setup..38 Speaker Settings..42 HDMI Input Setup..43 Component Video Input Setup..44 Digital Input Setup..44 Changing the Input Display..45 Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup..46 Playing Your AV Components..47 Basic AV Receiver Operation.47 Common Functions.. 48 Setting the Display Brightness.. 48 Muting the AV Receiver.. 48 Using the Sleep Timer.. 48 Using Headphones.. 49 Displaying Source Information.. 49 Specifying the Digital Signal Format. 50 Listening to the Radio.. 51 AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models). 51 Listening to AM/FM Stations. 52 Presetting AM/FM Stations.. 54 Using RDS (European models only).. 55 Using the Listening Modes.. 57 Selecting the Listening Modes.. 57 Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format.. 58 About the Listening Modes.. 64 Recording.. 66 Recording the Input Source.. 66 Recording from Different AV Sources.. 66 Adjusting the Listening Modes. 67 Using the Audio Adjust Settings. 67 Using the Audio Settings.. 69 Listening Mode Presets.. 71 Advanced Setup.. 72 Speaker Setup.. 72 Source Setup.. 77 Miscellaneous Setup.. 78 Hardware Setup.. 79 Lock Setup.. 82 Zone 2... 83 Connecting Zone 2.. 83 Powered Zone 2 Setting.. 84 Using Zone 2... 85 Controlling Other Components.. 87 Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes.. 87 Entering Remote Control Codes.. 87 Resetting the Remote Controller. 88 Controlling a TV... 89 Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder.. 90 Controlling a VCR or PVR.. 91 Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver.. 92 Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD Player.. 93 Controlling an RI Dock.. 94 Controlling a Cassette Recorder.. 95 Troubleshooting.. 96 Specifications.. 101 Video Resolution Chart. 102 Onscreen Setup Menus. 103 * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 96).

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Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device
Step 1: Make the video connection A. Step 2: Make the audio connection a.

AUX INPUT L AUDIO R

L AUDIO R OUT
SETUP MIC TUNING MODE VIDEO L AUDIO R

AUX INPUT VIDEO

VIDEO OUT
Camcorder, etc. Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal ow Camcorder or console Composite video output Analog audio L/R output
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Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( a , b , or c ). Use connection a for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.

COAXIAL 2

ANTENNA L

OPTICAL 2

IN 1(DVD)

IN FRONT SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

AUDIO OUTPUT

COAXIAL OUT

OPTICAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

CD player

Turntable (MM) with built-in phono preamp
With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player or listen in Zone 2. To connect the CD player digitally, use connection b or c. (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c.)
Connection a b c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal ow CD or turntable Analog audio L/R output Digital coaxial output Digital optical output
Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is necessary to connect a turntable that doesnt have a phono preamp built-in.
Turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) Cartridge An MC head amp and phono preamp are necessary to connect a turntable with an MC (Moving Coil) cartridge.

AM IN 4

IN IN IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK

IN L R CD

AUDIO OUTPUT L R

Phono preamp

AUDIO OUTPUT L

AUDIO INPUT L R

Phono preamp MC head amp or MC transformer
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Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder
Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your recorder ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection.

2 (CBL/SAT)

R TAPE

OPTICAL 2 (CD)

Connect one or the other These connections must be assigned (see page 44)

If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 3. Digital Audio Input, and then press [ENTER].

1, 2 1, 2

Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an input selector, and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select: COAX1: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1. COAX2: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2. OPT1: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1. OPT2: Select if the component is connected to DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2. - - - - -: Select if the component is connected to an analog input. Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
iPod photo: If youre using an iPod photo with the DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock, connect the DS-A1 to the GAME/TV IN jacks.
Press the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV] input selector button so that TAPE or GAME/TV appears on the display.
Press and hold down the [TAPE] or [GAME/TV] input selector button (about 3 seconds) to change the setting. Repeat this step to select MD, CDR, or DOCK. For the TAPE input selector, the setting changes in this order:
TAPE MD CDR DOCK For the GAME/TV input selector, the setting changes in this order: GAME/TV DOCK Notes: DOCK can be selected for the TAPE input selector or GAME/TV input selector, but not both at the same time.
When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in HDMI Input Setup on page 43, this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1, COAX2, etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. If you change the input assignment from an HDMI IN to one of the other inputs (e.g., COAX1 or COAX2), be sure to set theAutomatic Audio Input Selection Setup on
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Automatic Audio Input Selection Setup

DIGITAL INPUT

When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. With this setting, you can specify which audio inputs the AV receiver will check for signals.

DVD VCR/DVR

Press the input selector button for the input selector whose setting you want to change. CBL/SAT The setting for the TUNER input selector cannot be changed and is xed at TAPE Analog.

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Common Functions

This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.
DISPLAY Press [RECEIVER] rst

Muting the AV Receiver

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controllers [MUTING] button. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator ashes on the display.

MUTING

To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote controllers [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The output is unmuted and the MUTING indicator goes off. Muting is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby.

DIMMER

Using the Sleep Timer
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specied period. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controllers [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specied sleep time appears on the display for about 5 seconds, then the previous display reappears.

SLEEP indicator

DISPLAY
Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controllers [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: dim, dimmer, or normal brightness. You can also use the AV receivers [DIMMER] button (not European models).
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time is being displayed, youll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.
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Common FunctionsContinued

7Using Headphones

For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receivers PHONES jack.

Displaying Source Information
You can display various information about the current input source as follows. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

ZONE 2 LEVEL

ZONE 2 OFF
Notes: Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers are turned off. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it was already set to Pure Audio, Mono, Stereo, or Direct, in which case it stays the same. When the multichannel DVD input is selected, only the front left and front right channels can be heard in the headphones.
Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [DISPLAY] button. The following information can typically be displayed:
Input source & volume*1
Signal format*2 or sampling frequency
Input source & listening mode
*1 When AM or FM radio is used, the band, preset number, and frequency are displayed. *2 If the input signal is analog, or AM or FM radio is selected, no format information is displayed. If the input signal is PCM, the sampling frequency is displayed. If the input signal is digital but not PCM, the signal format is displayed. Information is displayed for about 3 seconds, then the previous display reappears.
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Specifying the Digital Signal Format
The following table shows the display indicator for each digital signal format.
Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM PCM Display
Normally, the AV receiver detects the format of digital input signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS sources, you can specify the signal format manually. If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. If noise is produced when fast forwarding or rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting.
Press and hold the AV receivers [DIGITAL INPUT] button for about 3 seconds.
While Auto is displayed (about 3 seconds), press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button repeatedly to select: PCM, DTS, or Auto. PCM: Only 2-channel PCM format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not PCM, the PCM indicator will ash and there will be no sound. DTS: Only DTS (but not DTS-HD) format input signals will be heard. If the input signal is not DTS, the DTS indicator will ash and there will be no sound. Auto (default): The format is detected automatically. If no digital input signal is present, the corresponding analog input is used instead.
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Listening to the Radio

AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models)
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 3. Tuner, and then press [ENTER].

1 2, 3 1, 5 24

Use the Left and Right [ buttons to select:
73. Tuner AM Freqency Setup 9kHz
10kHz: Select if 10kHz steps are used in your area. 9kHz: Select if 9kHz steps are used in your area.
For AM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Press the [SETUP] button. Setup closes.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select 7. HardwareSetup, and then press [ENTER].
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Listening to the RadioContinued
Listening to AM/FM Stations

TUNER TUNING

Manual Tuning Mode

TUNING MODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display.
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection. Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

Press and hold the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. The frequency stops changing when you release the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.
The North American model changes FM frequency in 0.2MHz steps, 10kHz steps for AM. For other models its 0.05MHz steps for FM and 9kHz (or 10kHz) steps for AM. In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Note: You can also use the remote controllers Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune the radio.
(Actual display depends on country.)
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations

Auto Tuning Mode

Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator appears on the display.
Press the TUNING Up or Down [ ]/[ ] button. Searching stops when a station is found.
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

FM STEREO AUTO

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Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.
Displaying AM/FM Radio Information
Press the [DISPLAY] button to display the available information.

Band Number buttons

Frequency

Preset #

D.TUN Listening mode
Press the [TUNER] button repeatedly to select AM or FM, followed by the [D.TUN] button.
Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.
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Presetting AM/FM Stations

MEMORY TUNING MODE

2, 4 3
While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button. The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

Selecting Presets

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations.

MEMORY

Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset. Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number ashes.
While the preset number is ashing (about 8 seconds), use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a preset from 1 through 40.
To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controllers CH [+/] button.
Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station. The station is stored and the preset number stops ashing. Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite stations.

Deleting Presets

You can also use the remote controllers number buttons to select a preset directly.
Select the preset that you want to delete. See the next section.
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Using RDS (European models only)
RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears.

RDS indicator

RDS Program Types (PTY)
Type None News reports Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Display None News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document TEST Alarm!
What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. RDS is approved by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC) and is available in North America. Many FM stations use it these days. In addition to displaying text information, RDS can also help you nd radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information:

PS (Program Service)

Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Weather Finance Childrens programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in Travel Leisure Jazz music Country music National music Oldies music Folk music Documentary Alarm test Alarm
When tuned to an RDS station thats broadcasting PS information, the stations name will be displayed. Pressing the [DISPLAY] button will display the frequency for 3 seconds.

*4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4

*4 *4 *4

*4 *4 *4

*4 *4
192kHz DTS-HD Master Audio sources are processed at 96kHz. North American model doesnt have Pure Audio listening mode. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. Cannot be selected with some source formats. Requires 6.1/7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used. Requires 7.1 speakers. Not available while Powered Zone 2 is being used.
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DTS Express and DSD Sources
DTS Express Source format Media Button [PURE AUDIO] Listening Mode Pure Audio Mono DTS Express DSD Neo:6 Dolby PLII Movie/Dolby PLIIx Movie*3 [MOVIE/TV] DolbyEX Neo:6 Cinema MonoMovie*5 TV Logic*5 AllChStereo FullMono T-D Pure Audio*2 Direct Stereo DTS Express DSD Neo:6 [MUSIC] Dolby PLII Music/Dolby PLIIx Music*3 DolbyEX Neo:6 Music Orchestra*5 Unplugged*5 Studio-Mix*5 AllChStereo FullMono DTS Express DSD Neo:6 [GAME] Dolby PLII Game/Dolby PLIIx Game*3 DolbyEX AllChStereo FullMono T-D [STEREO] *1. *2. *3. *4. *5. AllChStereo Stereo
DSD*1 Multichannel (3/2.1) SACD

DSD signals are processed after conversion to PCM. North American model doesnt have Pure Audio listening mode. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. Cannot be selected with some source formats. Available only when using surround speakers.
If you can select PCM or DSD output on your SACD player, in some cases, selecting PCM will provide the best sound quality.
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About the Listening Modes
The AV receivers listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high delity and stunning surround sound.
The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker system.
Front left Center Front right

Dolby PLIIx Game

Use this mode with video games, especially those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.

Dolby Digital

Use this mode with DVDs that bear the Dolby Digital logo, and Dolby Digital TV broadcasts. This is the most common digital surround-sound format, and itll put you right in the middle of the action, just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional) or
This format supports up to 5.1 channels and a lower sampling rate of 48 kHz. Applications include interactive audio and commentary encoding for HD DVD Sub Audio and Blu-ray Secondary Audio. Also broadcast and media servers.
With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listeners left and right ears. Good results may not be possible if theres too much reverb, so we recommend that you use this mode in an environment with little or no natural reverb.
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Recording

This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. Sources connected to the analog multichannel input cannot be recorded. Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only analog inputs can be recorded. DTS signals will be recorded as noise, so dont attempt analog recording of DTS CDs or LDs. While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the VCR/DVR OUT V and S jacks dont output video signals, so select another mode when recording.
Recording from Different AV Sources
You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two separate sources. This is possible because only the audio source is switched when an audio-only input source, such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video source remains the same. In the following example, audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN and video from the camcorder connected to the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.

VIDEO L AUDIO R

Recording the Input Source

Camcorder

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette deck, CDR, MD) connected to the TAPE OUT jack. Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVR) connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. See pages 20 to 36 for hookup information.
video signal audio signal
Use the input selector buttons to select the source that you want to record. See Which Connections Should I Use? on page 21 to see which signals can be output and recorded. You can watch the source while recording it. The AV receivers MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording.
On your recorder, start recording. On the source component, start playback.
Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback. Prepare the VCR for recording. Press the [AUX] input selector button. Press the [CD] input selector button. This selects the CD player as the audio source but leaves the camcorder as the video source. Start recording on the VCR, then start playback on the camcorder and CD player. Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR.

Zone 2

See Zone 2 on page 83.
AM Frequency (on some models) See AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) on page 51. SAT Radio Mode (on North American model) If you connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna to the AV receiver, set this setting to SIRIUS. Otherwise, select None. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information. Antenna Aiming (on North American model) The ID of the Sirius Connect Home Tuner is displayed here. You must sign up to obtain a SIRIUS ID. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information. SIRIUS Parental Lock (on North American model) This item is for use with SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Its not available if SAT Radio Mode is set to None. See the separate Satellite Radio Guide for more information.
Through:Select this to pass video through the AV receiver at the same resolution and with no conversion. Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver automatically convert video at resolutions not supported by your TV. 480p (480p/576p): Select this for 480p or 576p output and video conversion as necessary. 720p: Select this for 720p output and video conversion as necessary. 1080i: Select this for 1080i output and video conversion as necessary. Zoom Mode This setting determines the aspect ratio that will be used for 480i, 480p, 576i, and 576p input signals when they are output by the HDMI OUT. This setting only applies when the HDMI Output Resolution setting is set to 1080i or 720p. Normal:

Analog Multich

Subwoofer Input Sensitivity Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. With this setting, you can change the AV receivers subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player. Note that this setting only affects signals connected to the AV receivers MULTI CH SUBWOOFER jack. You can select 0dB, 5dB, 10dB, or 15dB. If you nd that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting. Full:
Output Resolution You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI outputs and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. See the Video Resolution Chart on page 102 to see how the AV receiver handles video input at different resolutions.
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Audio TV Out This setting determines whether audio received by an HDMI input is output by the HDMI outputs. You may want to change this setting to On if your TV is connected to an HDMI output and you want to listen to audio from an HDMI component through your TVs speakers. Normally, it should be set to Off. Off: HDMI audio is not output (default). On: HDMI audio is output. Notes: If On is selected and the signal can be output by the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. When TV Control is enabled, this setting is set to Auto. With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even if On is selected. When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On, or TV Control is set to Enable and youre listening through your TVs speakers (see page 31), if you turn up the AV receivers volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receivers speakers. To stop the AV receivers speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TVs settings, or turn down the AV receivers volume. Lip Sync The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize HDMI audio and video thats gotten out of sync due to the complex digital video processing being performed by your HDMI-compatible TV. With HDMI Lip Sync, the audio delay required to synchronize the audio and video is calculated and applied automatically by the AV receiver. Disable: HDMI lip sync disabled. Enable: HDMI lip sync enabled. Notes: This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync. You can check the amount of delay being applied by the HDMI Lip Sync function on the A/V Sync screen (see page 77). x.v.Color If your HDMI source and HDMI-compatible TV both support the x.v.Color, you can enable x.v.Color on the AV receiver with this setting. Disable: x.v.Color disabled. Enable: x.v.Color enabled. Control This function allows RIHD-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver. Disable: RIHD disabled. Enable: RIHD enabled. Notes: RIHD, 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 RIHD-compatible components and recommended components cannot be guaranteed. Select Disable if a connected component is incompatible or youre not sure about its compatibility. If operation is unreliable when set to Enable, select Disable instead.

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Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via
Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example.
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.
Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA). See page 36 for details. Enter the appropriate remote control code to the REMOTE MODE button. [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 31612: Onkyo DVD player with [CD] REMOTE MODE button 71327: Onkyo CD player with [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button 42157: Onkyo cassette recorder with (default) See the previous page for how to enter remote control codes.
While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to reset, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).
Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component.
Within 30 seconds, press the REMOTE MODE button again. The Remote indicator ashes twice, indicating that the button has been reset. Each of the REMOTE MODE buttons is preprogrammed with a remote control code. When a button is reset, its preprogrammed code is restored.
If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an Onkyo component thats not connected via , use the following remote control codes: [DVD] REMOTE MODE button 30627: Onkyo DVD player without [CD] REMOTE MODE button 71817: Onkyo CD player without
Resetting the Remote Controller
(default) (default) You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.
Note: If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or RI Dock to the TAPE IN/OUT jacks, or connect an RI Dock to the GAME/TV jacks, for to work properly, you must set the Input Display accordingly (see page 45).
While holding down the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, press and hold down the [AUDIO] button until the Remote indicator lights up (about 3 seconds).
Within 30 seconds, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button again. The Remote indicator ashes twice, indicating that the remote controller has been reset.
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Controlling a TV

By pressing the [TV] or [GAME/TV] REMOTE MODE buttons thats been programmed with the remote control code for your TV (TV/DVD combination or TV/VCR combination), you can control your TV with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 87. The [TV] and [GAME/TV] REMOTE MODE buttons are preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the RIHD*. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via RIHD and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via RIHD doesnt work very well, program your TVs remote control code into the [TV] REMOTE MODE button and use the TV remote mode to control your TV.

Digital Inputs (Assignable) Analog Inputs Multichannel Inputs 2 (Rear OPT), 2 (Rear coax) DVD (MULTICHANNEL), VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME/TV, AUX, TAPE, CD 7.1 ch

Tuner Section

Tuning Frequency Range North American: 87.5MHz107.9MHz European: 87.50MHz108.00MHz, RDS Asian and Oceanian: 87.50MHz108.00MHz

Audio Outputs

Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) + ZONE2 (L, R) Phones 1

Control Terminal

Control Terminal Yes
Tuning Frequency Range North American: 530kHz1710kHz European: 522kHz1611kHz Asian and Oceanian: 522/530kHz1611/1710kHz

Digital Tuner

North American: Preset Channel SIRIUS 40
Specications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Video Resolution Chart

The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver.

Output Input

1080P 1080i HDMI 720P 480P 480i 1080P 1080i COMPONENT 720P 480P 480i 1080P 1080i HDMI 720P 480P 480i

COMPONENT

1080P 1080i 720P 480P 480i

S-VIDEO

480i 480i

COMPOSITE

NTSC PAL NTSC PAL

1080P 1080i HDMI 720P 576P 576i 1080P 1080i COMPONENT 720P 576P 576i 1080P 1080i HDMI 720P 576P 576i
1080P 1080i 720P 576P 576i

480i 576i

576i 576i
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Onscreen Setup Menus

The onscreen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receivers various settings. Settings are organized into eight categories on the main menu, most containing a submenu.
Menu 1. Input Assign 2. Speaker Setup 3. Audio Adjust 4. Source Setup 5. Listening Mode Preset 6. Miscellaneous 7. Hardware Setup 8. Lock Setup

Menu Map

The following map shows how the setup menus are organized. Use the page numbers to locate information about items.

Main menu Submenu

pages 4344
1. Input Assign 1. HDMI Input 2. Component Video Input 3. Digital Audio Input

pages 7276

2. Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Settings 2. Speaker Configuration 3. Speaker Distance 4. Level Calibration 5. Equalizer Settings

page 78

6. Miscellaneous 1. Volume Setup 2. OSD Setup

page 67

3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. PL x/Neo:6 3. Dolby EX 4. Theater-Dimensional