FIGURE 1: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

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 WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel. Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit. For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. 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. IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. For U.S. model Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, 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 CAUTION: The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For Canadian model CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS. 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. Modele pour les Canadien ATTENTION: L'INTERFRENCE RADIO LECTRIQUE GNRE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMRIQUE DE TYPE B NE DPASSE PAS LES LIMITES NONCES DANS LE RGLEMENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO LECTRIQUES, SECTION APPAREIL NUMRIQUE, DU MINISTRE DES COMMUNICATIONS. Sur les modles dont la fiche 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.

GMD PHONO

VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR

220-230V

REMOTE CONTROL
Installing the remote controller batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the tab and lifting up the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative () symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover.
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries. To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time. Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion. If the remote controller doesnt operate smoothly, replace both the batteries at the same time. The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage.
Using the remote controller
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller.
Notes Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller. Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference. Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller. The but tons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries. Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation. If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.

Remote control sensor

Receiver

STANDBY indicator

approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Audio equipment connections
Do not piug in the power cord until all connections have been made. On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any connections. Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment. Do not bind audio connection calls with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may degrade sound quality.

AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.

MODEL NO.

Worldwide and European models
U.S.A. and Canadian models Capacity is total 120 watts.
Capacity is total 100 watts.

TX-DS777/TX-DS676

Connections for remote control (z)
You can use the remote controller of this receiver to operate cassette tape decks and compact disc players that have Onkyo z connectors. Connect a remote control cable to the connector with the z mark. An z remote control cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8 in.)-diameter miniature two-conductor phone plug comes with every compact disc player or cassette tape deck that has an z connector. Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is connected the audio connection cables must also be connected. This receivers remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. If the connecting device has two z connectors lined-up vertically or horizontally, you can use either of them. They both offer the same functionality. You can use the remote controller for the TX-DS777/TXDS676 to control a Onkyo DVD player or MD recorder that is not connected via an z cable. When you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote controller toward the sensor area of the DVD player or MD recorder.

CD Player

Cassette Tape Deck
Video equipment connections
On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel. A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any connections.
Audio connection cable L (Left) L

Video connection cable

R (Right)

Video Disc Player

Digital video equipment or Video cassette recorder

:Signal flow

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO PUT

OUT VIDEO-1 IN
Note: The screen images may become dim depending on the video source being selected (for example, a satellite-broadcast tuner unit such as a set-top box). If so, connect the video source to the VIDEO-3 connector.

VIDEO-3 IN

DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT DVD player

VIDEO OUTPUT

Monitor TV

DIMMER

FM MUTE/ MODE

TUNING

CHARACTER/ MEMORY

Preset ting FM/AM radio stations
SPEAKERS A DSP TUNED AUTO
Programming radio stations
1. Select the frequency that you want to store in the memory. (See Tuning in a radio station on page 24.) 2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button. Preset In? appears. 3. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display. 4. Select the desired memory number using SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 5. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. The received station will be stored in the specified preset number. A total of 40 stations can be stored in the memory.

SPEAKERS A STEREO AUTO

MEMORY

SPEAKERS A STEREO

Cancelling preset stations
1. Select the preset station you wish to remove as explained in the previous section. 2. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button repeatedly. Preset Erase? appears on the display. 3. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. Erase OK ? appears. To stop canceling preset stations, press the CHARACTER/ MEMORY button. 4. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
Selecting an input source
2. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A indicator is
lit on the display. If it is not lit, press the SPEAKERS A button.
4. Adjust the sound volume to an appropriate level.

3 DIMMER

Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise increases the sound volume. Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise decreases the sound volume.

4 PHONES

1. Press the desired input selector button or the MULTI CH INPUT button.
The selected source name appears on the display. If you have selected DVD, CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 or TAPE, perform Digital Input Setup (see page 23). See page 33 for information on MULTI CH INPUT. See page 32 if you have selected FM or AM.
3. Start playing the selected input source.
Note: When you start playing the DVD player connected to the system, the message may appear such as PCM 48 kHz before the current encode format appears. This message is provided by the data from the DVD player, which does not indicate any product failure.

2. SP A

1 SLEEP

2 MODE AUDIO

4. VOLUME / 1. INPUT SELECTOR
1 This button allows you to set the sleep timer. (See page 31.) 2 Press this button to set the mode in which you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to change the brightness of the display (normal or dim). For the European model, this button is not provided on the front panel. Change the display brightness using the remote controller. 4 You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using a standard stereo plug. (When you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers.)

If no sound is heard from the speakers, check the following items:
When you have selected DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, check the digital input setup is correct. (See page 23.) Make sure that the input signal format setting is correct. (See page 28,29.) The Muting function may be activated. Cancel the Muting function. (See Muting the sound on page 31.) Make sure that SPEAKERS A is selected. (See Selecting the speaker system on page 30.)

Warning:

Do not play CD-ROM discs that contain computer data as they may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver.
Selecting an input source using the on-screen display
Instead of using the input selector buttons, you can use on-screen display to select the desired input source. 1. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to select Input and then press the right or left edge of the button to select an input source. When you select DVD, CD, VIDEO 1- 3, or TAPE, set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) When you have selected TUNER, the currently selected preset number is displayed on the next line. See page 33 for information on MULTICH INPUT. 4. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to exit the setup mode.
DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD
Setting the input signal format (Digital Input Setup)
The input signal format defaults to Automatic. Although you can use this default setting normally, you may change it depending on the input signal format. Ex.) Setting the input signal format for DVD 1. Press the DVD input selector button. 2. Press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button twice to display the digital input format. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. You are now able to select the input signal format. 3. By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, select the input signal format from among Automatic, Digital, Analog, PCM, and DTS. Automatic (Automatic detection) Input signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, or PCM) used in the selected input source is detected automatically to execute the required decoding process. If no digital signal is input, the input signals to the analog input jacks will be played. Digital (Digital input automatic detection) Input digital signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, or PCM) used in the selected digital input source is detected automatically to execute the necessary decoding process. Analog (Analog audio signal processing) The audio signals input from the equipment connected to the analog input jacks are played. PCM (PCM signal processing) A decoding process is executed only when PCM signals are input. DTS (DTS signal processing) A decoding process is executed only when DTS signals are input. Notes: In Automatic or Digital mode, if the CD or LD is fast-forwarded during playback, decoded PCM signals may produce skipped sound. In such cases, change the digital audio format to PCM. If a CD or LD encoded in the DTS format is played back using PCM or Analog mode, a noise will be produced. This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers. Always use Automatic, Digital, or DTS mode when playing back DTS-encoded sources.

MPEG signals can be detected only by models bearing mark on their front panel.

TUNED AUTO

(TX-DS777: Other than U.S.A. and Canadian models) (TX-DS676: European model only) 4. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. This completes the digital audio format setup.
1. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Select Digital Input Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. The Digital Input Setup screen appears. To display VIDEO 2 and later items, press the lower edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. Select the digital input connector from among OPTICAL 1, OPTICAL 2, COAXIAL 1, COAXIAL 2, and . If no digital input connector is assigned to the selected input source, it will be indicated as . To enter the setting, move the cursor vertically using the ENTER/Cursor button. 4. To set the input signal format, move the cursor to the line immediately below the input source and then press the right or left edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. Select the digital audio format from among Automatic, Digital, Analog, PCM, and DTS. Holding down the right or left edge of the ENTER/Cursor button sequentially changes the setting. 5. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to exit the setup mode. Notes on DTS 1. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Analog or PCM setting is selected on the TX-DS777/676, 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 select Automatic, Digital or DTS and use the digital input jacks (OPTICAL1/2 /COAXIAL1/2) to connect the DTS source. 2. If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Automatic, or Digital setting is selected, you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating. This is not a malfunction. 3. If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while playing a DTS source, a short noise may be heard. This is not a malfunction. In such cases, try playing the source in the DTS mode. 4. The DTS indicator on the TX-DS777/676 lights up while it plays the DTS source. When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops, the TX-DS777/676 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 switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal immediately, the PCM signal may not be played. In this case, stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds, then resume playback. 5. Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS sources correctly even if you connect the player to the TXDS777/676 digitally. This is because the digital signal has been processed (such as the output level, sampling frequency, frequency response, etc.), and the TX-DS777/676 cannot recognize the signal as DTS data. Therefore, you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal. 6. The OUT jacks of the VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, and TAPE connectors output analog audio signals. Do not record CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks. Otherwise, you will record a DTS-encoded signal as noise.

* Digital Input Setup * CD DVD VIDEO 1 :COAXIAL 1 Automatic :COAXIAL 2 Automatic :---Automatic
Selecting the speaker system
The TX-DS777/676 can connect to two speaker systems. You can switch between the two speaker systems by using the SPEAKERS A and B buttons. Selecting Speaker system A (SPEAKERS A indicator appears.) Press the SPEAKERS A button to turn on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. Selecting Speaker system B (SPEAKERS B indicator appears) Press the SPEAKERS B button to turn on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals. Notes: Be sure to select Speaker system A during surround playback or when multi-channel input is enabled. Selecting Surround playback when both speaker systems are on automatically turns off the speaker system B. Similarly, turning on both speaker systems during Surround playback automatically sets the listening mode to STEREO.

Changing the display

The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button during playback. (The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts. See page 46 for details.)

FM/AM:

Preset station name (Does not appear if no name is given.)

Frequency

Preset channel

Listening mode

Other sources:
Preset input source name (Does not appear if no name is given.)
During Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG playback, the input signal format for the playback software appears.
For analog signals, Input source name or Listening mode can be selected. Input signal format returns to Listening mode within three (3) seconds.
Input signal format: Current sampling frequency displays for PCM signals (ex. PCM 44.1 kHz). No correct information displays, however, for the frequencies other than 32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz. For Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG, the surround channels information may also display. For example, Dolby D 3/2 indicates that the source outputs signals for three front channels and two surround channels in Dolby Digital mode.
Muting the sound (Muting function, remote controller only)

Remote controller

Use this function to turn off the playback sound immediately. For example, you can use it when you receive a phone call when listening to music. Press the MUTING button. The display shows "Muting." Now the sound output to the speakers and headphones stops. Press the MUTING button again to turn on the sound output. Note: The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the receiver is set in the standby mode.

Recording from on audio /video source
1. Press the REC OUT button The REC OUT indicator binks for 8 seconds 2. While the REC OUT indicator is blinking, rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the desired recording source.
Notes: Selecting "SOURCE" sets the currently selected input source as the recording source. The digital input signals assigned to the input source you selected using the input selector buttons will be output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT terminal. There are some restrictions on digital recording. When making digital recordings, consult the instruction manual that came with your digital recording equipment (such as MD recorder or DAT deck) to know what restrictions are imposed. You cannot select the source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connectors. Even if you press the MULTI CH INPUT button in step 1 above, the signals will be output to the L and R output jacks of the input source you selected most recently.
3. Start recording on the recorder connected to the TAPE, VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2 jacks. Then, start playing the source component you selected in step 1.
Adding sound to a video tape

HONO CD

You can add CD or MD sound to your video recordings. The following is an example of adding sound to a video recording using the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO-1 jacks of the receiver. Let's assume that you will record the images from a video camera connected to the VIDEO-4 VIDEO jack and the sound from a CD player. 1. Press the CD input selector button. 2. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Video Assign? appears and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER until "VIDEO 4" appears. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 4. Insert a CD in the CD player. Or, insert a tape in the video camera connected to the VIDEO-4 (VIDEO) jack. 5. Insert a tape to which recording is made in the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO-1 (R, L, V) jacks. 6. Press the REC OUT button. The REC OUT indicator blinks for 8 seconds. 7. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select SOURCE. CD has been selected as the audio input source and VIDEO 4, which you set in steps 1 to 3, as the video input source. 8. Start recording on the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO-1 jacks. Then, start playing the CD player and the video camera connected to the VIDEO-4 jack.
Notes: If you change the input source during recording, you will record the audio signals from the newly selected input source and the video signals assigned to that input source. You cannot record the surround effects.
You can use the on-screen display to set the recording equipment to which the signals are output. By doing so, you can record signals from the selected input source. 1. Press the OSD MENU button. 2. Select Rec Selector and press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button. The Rec Selector screen appears. The recording sources are shown on the left and the corresponding output jacks are shown on the right. 3. Press the right or left edge of the ENTER/Cursor button to select the output jack. When Sound is set to TAPE, TUNER, PHONE, or CD, Picture shows the video source you set in Assigning a video source to each audio input source (see page 40). To record the currently playing sound or video images, select (SOURCE) below the source name for Sound or Picture. 4. Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to exit the setup mode.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. PS:

(European models only)

What is RDS?
FM broadcasting stations now transmit RDS signals, which provide additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that, for example, you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories of music or other information. (Refer to the right column for details.)
Program Service Name When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected, the stations name is displayed instead of the frequency. PTY: Program Type When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected, the station type (classification) is displayed. TP: Traffic Program When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected, the traffic information is displayed. RT: Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected, the information received from the station is displayed. Notes: In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS777/676s display may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station. Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TXDS777/676 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly. This is not a malfunction.
PTY Classifications in Europe None News reports Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Alarm No program type. Reports on current events and happenings. Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than news reports. General information such as whether forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Live sports action, sports news, and interviews. Formal educational programs. Radio plays and serials. Cultural programs (including religious affairs). Programs about the natural sciences and technology. Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes, panel games, comedy, etc.). Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40). Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts. Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical). Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation. Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., including Grand Opera. Music styles not covered by the above categories, e.g. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, Reggae. When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this ALARM will flash on the display.
Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)

SPEAKERS DSP TUNED AUTO

PTY/TP
1. Select FM as the input. 2. Press the PTY/TP button. The current program type appears on the display. No RDS Data will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station. 3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the program type (PTY), for example ROCK M. Refer to the explanation of PTY on the previous page 4. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to start searching for stations of the desired program type. If you press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER button while No RDS Data is displayed, PTY? will appear. In this case, return to Step 3. When a station of the desired program type is tuned in, scanning stops for approximately five seconds, then resumes. 5. When the desired station is located, press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER again to stop scanning.

Searching for traffic information (TP scan)
1. Press the PTY/TP button twice to select TP. [TP] appears when the current station is broadcasting TP signals. 2. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to start searching for other TP stations. When a station broadcasting traffic information is located, scanning stops. If Not Found appears on the display, a TP station cannot be located.
Program Service Name (Preset No.)
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
If the selected station is not broadcasting RT signals, this function cannot be used.
Frequency (preset No.) Radio Text Program Type Listening mode
When an AM station is selected: Listening mode Frequency (present No.)
1. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the displayed RDS information changes as shown at left. If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency appear. When RT signals are received, it takes about 15 seconds for the Radio Text to appear on the display. 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 display. If No text data appears on the display for 3 seconds, RT information is not available. The display shows frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name.

The initial settings

The following table shows the factory-set default parameter values. Use it as a reference when you change these parameter values as needed, although they are usable in many cases.
Initial settings Config Setup
All Ch For THX Yes When set to No Subwoofer Front Center Surround Yes Small Small Small

Digital input

DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE CD OPT2 COAX1 (None) COAX2 (None) (None) OPT1

Distance Setup

Left Center Right R-Sur L-Sur Subwoofer 3.6m/12ft 3.6m/12ft 3.6m/12ft 2.1m/7ft 2.1m/7ft 3.6m/12ft

Intellivolume

CD PHONO FM AM TAPE DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB

Test Tone

Left Center Right R-Sur L-Sur Subwoofer 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB

Video assign Setup

CD PHONO FM AM TAPE DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 (None) (None) (None) (None) (None) DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4

Listning mode

CD operation buttons
First connect an Onkyo CD player using the zconnection. (See page 7.) 1. Press the MODE CD button. 2. Press the desired CD operation button. TRACK : Selecting a track DISC : Selecting a disk in the CD changer : Down : Up : Playback : Stop : Rewind : Fast forward : Pause EJECT r : Eject 0, 1~9, +10 : Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons: VOL / : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676

Numeric keys

Controlling an Onkyo DVD player
Note: Make sure that you point the transmission part on the remote controller toward the sensor area on the DVD player. 1. Press the MODE DVD button. 2. Press the desired DVD operation button. POWER ON/STNBY : Turning the power on and off to the DVD player DVD SET : DVD setup DVD player on-screen button MENU : Displaying the menu : Moving the cursor ENTER : Confirming the selection RETURN : Return DVD player buttons : Down : Up : Playback : Stop : Rewind : Fast forward : Pause EJECT r : Eject 0, 1~9, +10 : Numeric keys ENT : Confirm You may also use the following buttons: VOL / : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676

POWER ON/STNBY

MODE DVD DVD SET MENU

DVD operation buttons

Numeric keys, ENT button
The ENT button on the right below the numeric keys has the same function as ENTER of the ENTER/cursor button.
Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder

MODE MD

MD operation buttons
Make sure that you point the transmission part on the remote controller toward the sensor area on the MD recorder. 1. Press the MODE MD/AUX button. 2. Press the desired MD operation button. Turning the power on and off to the MD recorder POWER ON/STNBY : Turning on or standby the power to the MD recorder : Down : Up : Playback : Stop : Rewind : Fast forward REC o : Record : Pause EJECT r : Eject 1~9, +10 : Numeric keys ENT : Confirm You may also use the following buttons: VOL / : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676
Controlling an Onkyo tape deck

MODE AUDIO/TAPE

TAPE operation buttons
Note: First connect an Onkyo tape deck using the zconnection. (See page 7.) 1. Press the MODE AUDIO/TAPE button. 2. Press the desired tape deck operation button. : Playback : Stop : Rewind : Fast forward REC o : Recording/pause : Reverse playback You may also use the following buttons: VOL / : Adjusting the volume level of the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 MUTING : Muting the sound from the TX-DS777/ TX-DS676

RE SU D O M

See page 57 for information on how to erase the learned codes from all buttons.

Erasing a learned code

You can erase a learned code. You cannot erase preset codes. Erasing a code programmed in a button 1. Press and hold down the corresponding MODE button and press the ENT button, then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the ENT button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator lights up again. 2. Press and release the button from which you wish to erase the learned code. When you press the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns off. When you release the button, the indicator lights up again. 3. Press and release the same button again. The SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. The learned code is erased.

MODE buttons

If you do not press the button in step 2 or 3 for more than 30 seconds, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, then the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1.
Erasing a learned code from a MODE button
1. Press and hold down the MODE button from which you wish to erase the learned code, and press the ENT button twice. Then release the buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator lights up. When you press the ENT button, the indicator turns off. When you release the buttons, the indicator flashes twice slowly, then lights up again. 2. Press and release the same MODE button again. When you release the button, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly. The learned code is erased.
Note: If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds, the SEND/ LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, then the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1. If you make a mistake during programming, the SEND/LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly, the RC-392M exits Learning mode. Resume Step 1. If have programmed many button operations to a single MODE button, the SEND/LEARN indicator may remain illuminated continuously in Step 2. This is not malfunction.

Trouble

FM/AM TUNED and STEREO indicators light but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad. TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and hiss is heard on FM. No station is recalled.
Station is too strong. Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains. Station is too weak. Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast. The power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time. Wrong connection. No video input is assigned. Improper connection. Improper OSD selector setting. Improper connection. Improper video is assigned. The digital input selector is not set properly.
Change to FM indoor antenna. Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point where the distortion is least. Install an outdoor FM antenna. Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna. The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again.
Video & audio Desired picture does not appear when MULTI CH INPUT button is pressed. No on-screen display. Picture and sound do not match. No sound, or sound of the selected source is not heard. No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor). Others LATE NIGHT function cannot be used. LFE LEVEL function cannot be used. Cinema Re-EQ function cannot be used. Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect, Reflect Level, Reverb Level, Room Size, etc. Front panel controls function but remote controller does not.
Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors completely. Assign a proper video input. Check connections. Set the OSD selector properly. Check connections. Check Video Assign setting. Check Digital Input setting.

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The TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver. The video cable is not connected securely. Only S-Video connection is made. Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded. Playback source is not Dolby Digital , DTS, MPEG encoded. The listening mode is set to Stereo, 5ch stereo or Direct. Parameter may not be set depending on the listening mode.
Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input. Check connections. Make also video connection. Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display. Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL , DTS, MPEG indicator lights up on the display. See the table on page 38. See the table on page 38.
No batteries in remote controller. Batteries have worn out. The remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the receiver. The remote controller is too far from the reciever.