Connections

5 HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output (ver. 1.3a) Onkyo for System Control 6 Digital Inputs (3 Optical / 3 Coaxial) 5 S-Video Inputs / 2 Outputs Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*5 Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Pre Out IR Input/Output and 12 V Trigger RS232 Port for Interface Control Bi-Amp Connectable for FL/FR with SBL/SBR

Miscellaneous

SIRIUS Ready*6 / XM Ready*7 with XMHD Surround (North American models only) 40 SIRIUS/XM/AM/FM Presets (North American models) 40 AM/FM Presets (European and Asian models) Audyssey MultEQ*8 Room Correction and Speaker Calibration Audyssey Dynamic EQ*8 Loudness Correction Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) A/V Sync Control Function (up to 250 ms) Music Optimizer*9 for Compressed Music Newly Designed GUI for System Set-up Compatible with RI Dock for iPod Aluminum Front Panel Preprogrammed -Compatible Remote with 2 Macros and Mode-Key LEDs
THX Ultra2 Plus Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.
* * * * Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Display

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. Speaker/channel indicators (75) Indicate the speaker configuration and channels used by the current input source. : A box is displayed for each speaker thats set in the Speaker Configuration. No box appears for speakers that are set to No or None. The following abbreviations indicate which audio channels are included in the current input signal. FL: Front left C: Center FR: Front right SL: Surround left LFE: Subwoofer (Low Frequency Effects) SR: Surround right SBL: Surround back left SB: Surround back SBR: Surround back right ZONE 2 indicator (102) Lights up when Powered Zone 2 is being used. Listening mode and format indicators (64) Show the selected listening mode and audio input signal format. Tuning indicators (TX-SR806 only) (59) RDS (not North American model) (61): Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio Data System). AUTO (59): Lights up when Auto Tuning mode is selected for AM or FM radio. Goes off when Manual Tuning mode is selected. TUNED (59): Lights up when tuned to a radio station. FM STEREO (59): Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station. SLEEP indicator (58) Lights up when the Sleep function has been set. Audyssey indicator (51, 80) Flashes during automatic speaker setup. Lights up when the Equalizer Settings is set to Audyssey.
Headphone indicator (58) Lights up when a pair of headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack. Message area Displays various information. Audio input indicators Indicate the type of audio input thats selected as the audio source: HDMI, ANALOG, or DIGITAL. Volume level (56) Displays the volume level. MUTING indicator (58) Flashes while the AV receiver/AV amplifier is muted.
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Rear Panel

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REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be connected to an jack on another Onkyo AV component. The AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote controller can then be used to control that component. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver/AV amplifier and the other AV component, even if they are connected digitally. PHONO IN This audio input is for connecting a turntable. COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2 These RCA component video inputs are for connecting components with a component video output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Component Video Setup on page 45. COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT This RCA component video output is for connecting a TV or projector with a component video input. HDMI IN 15 and OUT HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections carry digital audio and digital video. The HDMI inputs are for connecting components with an HDMI output, such as a DVD player, DVD recorder, or DVR (digital video recorder). Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See HDMI Input Setup on page 44. The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projector with an HDMI input. MONITOR OUT The S-Video or composite video jack should be connected to a video input on your TV or projector. IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control the AV receiver/AV amplifier while youre in Zone 2, or control it when its out of sight, for example, installed in a cabinet. A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals through to other components. 12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger input on a component in Zone 2. When Zone 2 is turned on on the AV receiver/AV amplifier, a 12volt trigger signal is output. FM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) This jack is for connecting an FM antenna. AM ANTENNA (TX-SR806 only) These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna. RS232 This is the RS232 port. XM antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, sold separately (see the separate XM instructions). SIRIUS antenna (North American models only) This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS instructions). AC INLET The supplied power cord is connected here. The other end of the power cord should be connected to a suitable wall outlet. DIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2, and 3 These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with coaxial digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players. Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Digital Input Setup on page 46. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1 and 2 These optical digital audio inputs are for connecting components with optical digital audio outputs, such as CD and DVD players. Theyre assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See Digital Input Setup on page 46. GND screw This screw is for connecting a turntables ground wire. TUNER IN (TX-SA806 only) This analog audio input is for connecting a tuners analog audio output. CD IN This analog audio input is for connecting a CD players analog audio output. TAPE IN/OUT This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output (cassette, Mini Disc, etc.). GAME/TV IN Here you can connect a game console, TV, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio. CBL/SAT IN Here you can connect a cable/satellite receiver, settop box, etc. Input jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.

* SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver/AV amplifier.

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Controlling the tuner (TX-SR806 only) To control the AV receivers tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) button. You can select AM or FM by pressing the [TUNER] button repeatedly.
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. ON/STANDBY button (40) Sets the AV receiver/AV amplifier to On or Standby. REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (56, 107113) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources.
Arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons Used to tune into radio stations. Number buttons (59) Used to select radio stations directly. D.TUN button (59) Selects the Direct tuning mode. DISPLAY button Displays information about the band, frequency, preset number, and so on.
CH +/ button (60) Used to select radio presets. Note: An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page 113).
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About Home Theater

Enjoying Home Theater
Thanks to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own homejust like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, or Onkyos original DSP listening modes. You can also enjoy THX Surround EX (THX-certified THX speaker system recommended).
Front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex. Surround back left and right speakers These speakers are necessary to enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, THX Surround EX, etc. They enhance the realism of surround sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. Position them behind the listener about 23 feet (cm) above ear level.
Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. In movies its used mainly for dialog. Position it close to your TV facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Corner

Subwoofer The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its position, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In general, a good bass sound can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a front corner, or at one-third the width of the wall, as shown. Tip: To find the best position for your subwoofer, while 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.

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low) Right speaker
Woofer (low) Left speaker
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Connecting Antenna (TX-SR806 only)
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver wont pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner.
FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA push terminals
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 21).
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Attach the FM antenna, as shown. North American models
Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna push terminals, as shown. (The antennas wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected either way around.) Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Other models

Insert wire

Release

Once your AV receiver is ready for use, youll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.
Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.
Once your AV receiver is ready for use, youll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 21).

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you dont injure yourself when using thumbtacks.
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Optical Digital Jacks

The AV receiver/AV amplifiers optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when its removed. Push plugs in all the way. Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

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AV Cables & Jacks

Video Cable

Description
HDMI connections can carry uncompressed standard- or high-definition digital video and audio and offer the best picture and sound quality. Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their component video sockets slightly differently). S-Video separates the luminance and color signals and provides better picture quality than composite video.

Component video cable

Y PB/CB PR/CR

PB/CB PR/CR

S-Video cable Composite video cable
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment.

Audio Cable

Optical digital audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for coaxial. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). The audio quality is the same as for optical.
Coaxial digital audio cable

Analog audio cable (RCA)

This cable carries analog audio. Its the most common connection format for analog audio, and can be found on virtually all AV components. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and its typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-channel analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Note: The AV receiver/AV amplifier does not support SCART plugs.
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Connecting Both Audio & Video
By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver/AV amplifier, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver/AV amplifier.

: Signal Flow Video Audio Video Audio TV, projector, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Speakers (see page 18 for connection information)
Which Connections Should I Use?
The AV receiver/AV amplifier 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 other components. Use the following sections as a guide. For video components, you must make two connectionsone for audio, one for video.

Video Connection Formats

Video equipment can be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, S-Video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality. The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert and downconvert between video formats, depending on the Monitor Out setting, which generally determines whether video signals are upconverted for the component video output or the HDMI output. For optimal video performance, THX recommends that video signals pass through the system without upconversion (e.g., component video input through to component video output). It is also recommended that you set the Immediate Display preference to Off (see page 92), the Picture Adjust setting to the default (see page 90), and the Output Resolution setting to Through (see page 94). Monitor Out Setting Set to HDMI With the Monitor Out setting set to HDMI (see page 41), video input signals flow through the AV receiver/AV amplifier as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output. Use this setting if you connect the AV receiver/AV amplifiers HDMI OUT to your TV. The composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.
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Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection. The video source to be recorded must be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifier via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Make the audio connection a.

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VCR, DVD recorder
Notes: The AV receiver/AV amplifier must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while its 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/AV amplifier, connect the TV/VCRs audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCRs audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details. Video signals connected to composite video inputs can only be recorded via composite video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output. Similarly, video signals connected to S-Video inputs can only be recorded via S-Video outputs. If your TV/VCR is connected to an S-Video input, the recording VCR must be connected to an S-Video output.
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Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Terrestrial Set-top box, or Other Video Source
Hint! With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver/AV amplifier, useful if your TV has no audio outputs.
Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. If you use connection A , you must connect the AV receiver/AV amplifier to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the video source ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from the video source and listen in Zone 2. To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c. (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c.)

Setting the Display Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver/AV amplifiers display.
Bass You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Treble You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Notes: This setting is not available when the multichannel DVD input is selected. This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using [AUDIO] button (see page 85).
Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [DIMMER] button repeatedly to select: Normal + VOLUME light on. Normal + VOLUME light off. Dim + VOLUME light off. Dimmer + VOLUME light off. Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver/AV amplifiers [DIMMER] button (North American models and TX-SA806 only).
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Using the Sleep Timer

Press [RECEIVER] first
With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to turn off automatically after a specified period. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time. The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears. If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the time remaining until the AV receiver/AV amplifier sleeps, 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.

MUTING

Muting the AV receiver/AV amplifier
You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver/ AV amplifier. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press the [MUTING] button. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display, as shown.

Using Headphones

You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers PHONES jack for private listening, as shown.
To unmute the AV receiver/AV amplifier, press the [MUTING] button again, or adjust the volume. The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is set to Standby. Tip: You can specify how much the output is muted with the Muting Level setting (see page 91).
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 and the Headphone indicator lights up. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless its already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio. Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and Mono listening modes can be used with headphones (the listening modes available also depend on the currently selected input source). When the multichannel input is used, only the front left and right audio can be heard in the headphones.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional) Listening Setting
Listening Angle With this setting, you can specify the angle of the front left and right speakers relative to the listening position. Processing for the Theater-Dimensional listening mode is based on this setting. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close to one of the two available settings.

Front left speaker

Front right speaker
Narrow: Select if the angle is less than 30 degrees. Wide: Select if the angle is greater than 30 degrees (default).

DSD Setting

DAC Direct This setting determines whether or not DSD (SACD) audio signals are passed through the DSP for A/V Sync, delay, etc., processing when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. No: DSD signals are processed by the DSP (default). Yes: DSD signals are not processed by the DSP.

LFE Level Settings

With these settings, you can set the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel individually for Dolby Digital, DTS, multichannel PCM, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD Master Audio, and DSD sources. The level can be set to , 10 dB, or 0 dB (default). If you find that low-frequency effects are too loud when using one of these sources, change the setting to 10 dB or dB. Dolby Digital Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources. DTS Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS and DTS-HD High Resolution sources. Multich PCM Sets the level of the LFE channel for multichannel PCM sources. (Multichannel PCM is input via HDMI.) Dolby TrueHD Sets the level of the LFE channel for Dolby TrueHD sources. DTS-HD Master Audio Sets the level of the LFE channel for DTS-HD Master Audio sources. DSD Sets the level of the LFE channel for DSD (SACD) sources.
Dolby EX Input Signal Setting
Dolby EX This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only. Auto: If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is used (default). Manual: You can select any available listening mode.
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Adjust Using the AUDIO Button
You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Note: When the Audio TV Out setting is set to On (page 95), the [AUDIO] button is disabled.

Late Night Function

Late Night With the Late Night function, you can reduce the dynamic range of Dolby Digital material so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume levelsideal for watching movies late at night when you dont want to disturb anyone. For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are: Off: Late Night function off (default). Low: Small reduction in dynamic range. High: Large reduction in dynamic range. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: Auto: The Late Night function is set to On or Off automatically (default). Off: Late Night function off. On: Late Night function on. Notes: The effect of the Late Night function depends on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when you select the different options. On the TX-SA806, this procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by using its [LATE NIGHT] button.
Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [AUDIO] button. The setting item appears on the display.
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item.

Re-EQ Function

Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to change the setting. Repeat this step for the other settings.
With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. Re-EQ This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie DTS, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24 Multichannel Re-EQ (THX) This function can be used with the following listening modes: THX Cinema, THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema Off: Re-EQ Function off. On: Re-EQ Function on. Notes: Settings of On and Off for the Re-EQ function are kept in each listening mode. However, in THX listening mode, when the AV receiver/AV amplifier is turned off, it will return to On. On the TX-SA806, this procedure can also be performed on the AV amplifier by using its [Re-EQ] button.
The Audio Adjust settings are explained below.

Tone Control Settings

You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers, except when the Direct, Pure Audio, or THX listening mode is selected. Bass You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Treble You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output by the front speakers from 10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Notes: This setting is not available when the multichannel DVD input is selected. This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver/AV amplifier by using its [TONE], [ ], and [ ] buttons (see page 57).

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Using the Remote Controller in Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits
To control the AV receiver/AV amplifier with the remote controller while youre in the Zone 2 room, youll need a commercially available multiroom remote control kit. Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech. These kits can also be used when there isnt a clear line of sight to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote sensor, such as when its installed inside a cabinet.
Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet
In this setup, the IR receiver picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them to the AV receiver/AV amplifier located in the cabinet via the connecting block.
IR receiver Connecting block
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2
In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them through to the AV receiver/AV amplifier in the main room via the connecting block.

IR IN IR receiver

Inside cabinet Signal flow

Connecting block

Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components
In this setup, an IR emitter is connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers IR OUT jack and placed in front of the other components remote control sensor. Infrared signals received at the AV receiver/AV amplifiers IR IN jack are fed through to the other component via the IR emitter. Signals picked up by the AV receiver/AV amplifiers remote control sensor are not output.

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The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be connected to the AV receiver/AV amplifiers IR IN jack, as shown below.
From the connecting block

IR IN IR OUT

Connecting block AV receiver/ AV amplifier IR Emitter

IR receiver

Miniplug cable
Remote controller Other component
The IR emitter should be connected to the AV receiver/ AV amplifiers IR OUT jack, as shown below.

ON/STANDBY button Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. TV [ ] buttons Set the TV to On or Standby. TV [INPUT] button Selects the TVs external inputs. TV VOL [ ]/[ ] Adjust the TVs volume. TOP MENU button Displays a DVDs top menu or a DVDs title.
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Controlling a VCR or PVR

By pressing the REMOTE MODE button thats been programmed with the remote control code for your VCR (TV/VCR, PVR, DBS/PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your video recorder with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 105.
ON/STANDBY button Set the video recorder to On or Standby. TV [ ] buttons Set the TV to On or Standby. TV [INPUT] button Selects the TVs external inputs. TV VOL [ ]/[ ] Adjust the TVs volume. GUIDE button Displays the program guide or navigation list.

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Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. SETUP button Displays the video recorders setup menu. Previous [ ] button Previous or instant replay function. Number button Enter numbers. The [0] button enters 11 on some components. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or -.-- button. DISPLAY button Displays information. MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. CH +/ button Selects TV channels on the video recorder. VOL [ ]/[ ] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. PREV CH button Selects the previous channel.
RETURN button Exits the menu or returns to the previous menu. Next [ ] button Next or advance function. Playback button From left to right: Rewind, Pause, Play, Stop, and Fast Forward. CLR button Cancels functions or enters the number 12.
With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.
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Controlling a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button thats been programmed with the remote control code for your satellite receiver, cable receiver, or DVD recorder (DBS/ PVR combination or cable/PVR combination), you can control your player with the following buttons. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 105.
ON/STANDBY button Set the video recorder to On or Standby. GUIDE button Displays the onscreen program guide. Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items. SETUP button Displays the setup menu. SEARCH, REPEAT, RANDOM, and PLAY MODE buttons Function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons. Number buttons Enter numbers. The [+10] button works as a +10 button or -.-- button. DISPLAY button Displays information. MUTING button (58) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver/AV amplifier. CH +/ button Selects satellite/cable channels. VOL [ ]/[ ] button (56) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver/AV amplifier. PREV CH button Selects the previous channel. RETURN button Exits the menu. AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] buttons Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast forward, Previous, and Next.

The AV receiver/AV amplifier 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 units malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly. For North American models, set the AV receiver to Standby before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet. For other models, set the AV receiver/AV amplifier to Standby and the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power cord.
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Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver/AV amplifier can upconvert component video, S-Video, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether. In this case, try setting the HDMI Output Resolution setting (page 94) to 480p or 720p. If that doesnt improve the picture quality, try the following: 1 If the video source is connected to a component video input, connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT. If the video source is connected to an S-Video input, connect your TV to an S-Video output. If the video source is connected to a composite video input, connect your TV to a composite video output. 2 On the main menu, select 1. Input Assign, and then select 1. HDMI Input. Select the relevant input selector, and assign it to - - - - - (page 44). 3 On the main menu, select 1. Input Assign, and then select 2. Component Video Input (page 45): If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN1, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to IN1. If the video source is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO IN2, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to IN2. If the video source is connected to an S-Video input or composite video input, select the relevant input selector, and assign it to - - - - -.
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Video Resolution Chart

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

: Output

Output Input 1080p 1080i HDMI 720p 480p 480i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 480p 480i S-VIDEO COMPOSITE 480i 480i 1080p 1080i HDMI*1 720p 480p 480i 1080i COMPONENT 720p 480p 480i S-VIDEO 480i COMPOSITE 480i