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htr591 Instruction Manual
htr591 Instruction Manual
Contents
AV RECEIVER Safety mnfo_mation and mntroduction ............ 2
Connections ................................................. 11
Appendix ....................................................... 59
Speaker Package
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades following the operating instructions. Adjust only
WARNING: with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug those controls that are covered by the operating
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide instructions as an improper adjustment of other
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If controls may result in damage and will often
MOISTURE.
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult require extensive work by a qualified technician to
CAUTION: an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, any way, and
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED and the point where they exit Dom the apparatus. F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
SERVICEPERSONNEL. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the performance this indicates a need for service.
manufacturer. 16. Object and Liquid Entry
12. Use only with the cart, stand, PORTABLE CARTWARNING Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
tripod, bracket, or table through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
specified by the manufacturer, points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an or sold with the apparatus. electric shock.
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the When a cart is used, use The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
caution when moving the splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
cart/apparatus combination to vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons. avoid injury from tip-over. Don't put candles or other burning objects on top of
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when this unit.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
unused for long periods of time. 17. Batteries
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ill 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Always consider the environmental issues and follow
the literature accompanying the appliance. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been local regulations when disposing of batteries.
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been adequate ventilation.
Important Safety Instructions exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and
1. Read these instructions. or has been dropped. 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or
2. Keep these instructions. 15. Damage Requiring Service board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away
3. Heed all warnings. Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for
4. Follow all instructions. servicing to qualified service personnel under the warm air to escape.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. following conditions: The temperature protection operates if the apparatus
6. Clean only with dry cloth. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, attain an abnormal high temperature.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen The apparatus cannot operate until it has cooled down.
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. into the apparatus,
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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* Ill catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the Batteries (AA/R6)
same regardless of color.
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Turnin9 On/Off the AV Receiver................................ 19 iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock .................... 53
Tumin 9 On ................................................................ 19 Using the Onkyo Dock ..............................................
53
Tum in9 Off................................................................ t9 Controlling"four iPod/iPhone ....................................
54
Playback ...................................................................... 20 ControHin 9 Other Onkyo Components 55
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P[ayir_g the Connected Component .......................... 20 Preprogrammad Remote Control Codas .................. 55
Controlling Contents of USB Devices ....................... 21 Entering Remote Control Codas ............................... 55
Understanding Icons on the Display ......................... 22 Remote Control Codas forOnkyo Components
Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB ............................... 22 Connected via _ ..................................................
55
Playing a USB Device ............................................... 23 Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons ...................56
Listening to AM/FM Radio ......................................... 24 Resetting the Remote Controller ..............................56
ControllingOther Components .................................
57
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Features Connections
• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • (North American and Brazilian models) Banana Plug-
Compatible Speaker Posts
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer iPod®/iPhone® models
Miscellaneous
Processing
• 40 FM/AM Presets
• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor,
x.v.Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD • Audyssey 2EQ® to correct room acoustic problems
High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital • Audyssey Dynamic EQO_ for loudness correction
Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM) • Audyssey Dynamic Volume® to maintain optimal
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz listening level and dynamic range
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. O DISPLAY button (36) USB port (16)
(_) OON/STANDBY button (19) @ SETUP button (39) @ SETUP MIC jack (27)
(_) HDMI THRU indicator (49) @ TUNING A/V, PRESET _/_ (24), cursor and @ RT/PTY/TP button (Asian models) (25)
(_ SUBWOOFER LEVEL buttons (51) ENTER buttons
@ Remote control sensor (4) @ RETURN button
@ LISTENING MODE buttons (30) @ MASTER VOLUME control (20)
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• You call specify whether surround back or front high speakers are
connected in the "Sp Config (Speaker Configuration)" menu
(3 page 42) or during Audyssey 2EQ 0_ Room Correction and
Speaker Setup (3 page 27).
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N Banana Plugs (North American and Brazilian
Front right Front left
models)
• It you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker
terminal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center
hole of the speaker terminal.
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Speaker Configuration Speaker Connection Precautions • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
The t_llowing table indicates the channels you should use Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• Don't connect one speaker to several terminals.
depending on the number of speakers that you have. • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between
No matter
subwoofer
bass.
how many
is recommended
speakers you use, a powered
t_r a really powerful and solid
6 and 16 ohms.
impedance,
If you use speakers
and use the amplifier
with a lower
at high volume levels ®
for a long period of time, the built-in amp protection
To get the best from your surround sound system, you need circuit may be activated.
to set the speaker settings automatically (_ page 27) or • Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
manually (0 page 42). making any connections.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
Front speakers v' v' v' v' v' _ 7 • Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
Center speaker -- _ -- _ _ _ words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to negative (-)
Surround speakers ----_?_E
terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the
Surround back speakerq _2 v'
sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
Surround back speakers _2 ...... '_
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
Front high speakers*2 v'
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
"1 If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to
the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH k terminals. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
*2 Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the • Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have
same time. contact with the AV receiver's rear panel. Doing so may
damage the AV receiver.
Connecting the Speaker Cables
The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification
purpose.
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PB Blue
m Analog audio (RCA)
y _ Green
Pn P_@ Red Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
Other cables
: Video .............
: Audio
TV, projector, etc, m Composite video
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and r@
White
Red
other video equipment.
receiver J "1 For PCM signals, the supported sampling rates are
D
\ __ Yellow' 32144.1148188.2196 kHz. With HDM[ connections, 176.4 and
192 kHz are also supported.
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Game console
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* ff your TV doesn't support Audio Return Channel (ARC), you See also: N Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
need to connect all optical digital cable together with the HDM[ • "Connection Tips and Video Signal Path" (@ page 64) Audio Return Channel (ARC) tunctien enables an HDMI
cable to the AV receiver.
• "Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder" capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of
* When listening to an HDM[ component through the AV the AV receiver.
(_ page 65)
receiver, set the HDM[ component so that its video call be seen
• This function can be used when:
on the TV screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDM[ • "About HDMI" (_ page 67)
- Your TV is ARC capable, and
component connected to the AV receiver), ff the TV power is off
- The TWCD input selector is selected, and
or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no
• To listen to the audio of a component connected via HDM[ - "HI)MI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (@ page 49), and
sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.
through your TV's speakers, enable "HDMI Through" - "Audio Return Ch (ARC)" is set to "Auto" (@ page 50).
Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The
(@ page 49) and set the AV receiver to standby mode.
default input assignments are shown below.
_: Assignment can be changed (@ page 41).
• In the case of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound is output
despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your Blu-
HDM[ INI Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ray Disc/DVD player's HDM[ audio settings to PCM.
HDM[ IN2 VCR or DVD recordeffdigital video recorder
HDM[ IN3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
HDM[ IN4 Game console
HDM[ OUT TV, projector, etc.
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"1 When USB input is selected, you call input video signals fl'om
the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signals input from AUX
INPUT VIDEO will be output from the MONITOR OUT jack.
*2 Do not connect the AV receiver's USB port to a USB port on
v': Assignment can be changed (_ pages 41,42). your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played
through the AV receiver in this way.
*3 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If
[] AUX INPUT your turntable (MM) doesn't have it, you'll need a
VIDEO commercially available phono preamp.
AUDIO L/R If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you'll
need a commercially available MC head amp or MC
[] USB, AUX INPUT leo
VIDEO _ transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable's
manual for details.
[] USB _2 layer,
• With connection [_, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and
DTS.
[] DIGITAL IN
• With connection [_, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has
OPTICAL 1 (GAME) i_ c_msole 7 both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to
OPTICAL 2 (TV/CD) _ .7 connect to the main stereo.
COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD) aYer t,/
COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) ISatellite/cable set-top box, t,/
N How to record a video source
JRI dock. etc. With the connections described above, you cannot record
[] COMPONENT VIDEO the videos through the AV receiver. See "Recording" about
i.:o@ IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, t,/ connections for video recording (@ page 38).
RI dock
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N Direct Change
When playback is started on a component connected via • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is
• Use only r41 cables for r-tl connections, r-tl cables are supplied
f-4 I, the AV receiver automatically selects that with Onkyo components. not possible while it's in standby mode.
component as the input source, • Some components have two 1"-41jacks. You can connect either • If you want to record directly from your TV or playback VCR to
one to the AV receiver. The other jack is for connecting the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver,
N Remote Control
additional 1"-4I-capable components. connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the
You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals
• Connect only Onkyo components to 1"-41jacks. Connecting other
control your other R I-capable Onkyo components, supplied with your TV and VCR for details.
manufacturer's components may cause a malfunction.
pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver's • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be
• Some components may not support all 1"-41functions. Refer to the
remote control sensor instead of the component, You recorded only via composite video outputs. For example, if your
manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components.
TV/VCR is connected to a composite video input, the recording
must enter the appropriate remote control code first
VCR must be connected to a composite video output.
(3 page 55).
• The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded.
• Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs and DVDs 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 don't attempt analog
recording of DTS CDs or LDs.
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This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. 1 (Brazilian models)
The AV receiver won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use Connect the supplied power cord to the AV
the tuner. receiver's AC INLET.
To AC wall outlet
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• Be careful not to injure yourself when • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your
using thumbtacks. speakers and AV components.
• Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge
that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same
circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different
Thumbtacks, etc. K_
branch circuit.
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the AV
receiver. The supplied power cord is designed exclusively for use
0=== with the AV receiver and should not be used with any other
Indoor FM antenna (supplied) equipment.
• Never disconnect the power cord from the AV receiver while the
other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so may cause
an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord from the
wall outlet first, and then the AV receiver.
• Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you'll need to tune into a radio station and position the antenna to achieve the best possible
reception.
• Keep the AM loop antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
• If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM
antenna.
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RECEIVER
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SELECTOR
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• See "Controlling Other Oukyo Components" about the operation
[n Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects
of other components (3 page 55).
first,USB
Press playlists.
®
® Fhis button starts playback.
• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and
media used for playback.
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This button fast-reverses the current song.
® II
i
]This buttou pauses playback.
® SEARCH
You can toggle betweeu the playback screeu aud the list
screen during playback.
® DISPLAY
This buttou switches betweeu soug iuformatiou.
® CH +/-
[u Staudard Mode (iPod/iPhoue), this buttou selects albums.
@ RETURN
This buttou returus to the previous meuu.
Q
This button selects the next song.
@
This button fast-forwards the current song.
@
This button stops playback.
@ MODE
You cau switch between Exteuded Mode aud Staudard Mode
during iPod/iPhone playback.
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Playback iPod touch ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic,
Extended Mode Control
iPod nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generation),
Pause iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
The content information is displayed (lists are displayed),
ii
and you can control the content while looking at the screen.
Fast Forward 1 Press USB to select the "USB" input.
Top screen list:
7:.
Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers,
Fast Reverse 2 Connect the USB cable that comes with the
Shuffle Songs, Now Playing.
.::- iPod/iPhone to the OSB port on the front of the AV
receiver.
Artist Standard Mode Control
,.:j, While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the
IF.'J
Album
message "Connecting..." appears on the AV The content information is not displayed, but can be
d_ receiver' s display. operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller.
A list of your iPod/iPhone model's contents appears
,t ,"%
Repeat One Track
.- b/. (Extended Mode).
Repeat Folder (USB Device) 3 Use A/¥ to select a folder, and then press ENTER to
F"i2 open it.
Repeat
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3 Press ENTER.
A list of the device's contents appears. To open a
folder, use A/¥ to select it, and then press ENTER.
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1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the AV receiver's display.
lights on the AV receiver's display.
Using the Tuner 2 Press and hold TUNING A/¥.
2 Press TUNING l/¥. The frequency stops changing when you release the
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio Searching stops when a station is found. button.
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency
quick selection. lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM one step at a time.
You can also change the frequency steps (_ page 49). STEREO indicator lights as shown.
N Tuning into stations by frequency
Press AM or FMto select either "AM" or "FM". FIVlSTEREO
I You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering
In this example, FM has been selected. FMSTEREO
the appropriate frequency.
AUTO _"TUNED4
._'"" ,_,.4
Band Frequency
1 On the remote controller, press AM or FM to select
H TUNED 4
"AM" or "FM", followed by D.TUN.
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Presetting AM/FM Stations N Selecting Presets Using RDS (excluding North American and
Brazilian models)
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite 1 To select a preset, use PRESET _/_ on the AV
AM/FM radio stations as presets. receiver, or the remote controller's CH +/-.
L_ To be continued
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• [n some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.
may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, None None
unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported News reports News
characters are received. This is not a malfunction. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times.
If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic Current affairs Affairs
• ff the signal from all RDS station is weak, RDS data may be
Program), "[TP]" will appear on the AV receiver's [nformation [nfo
displayed intermittently or not at all.
display. If "TP" without square brackets appears, this Sport Sport
m Displaying Radio Text (RT) means that the station is not broadcasting TP. Education Educate
display. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that's Science and technology Science
• ff the message "No Text Data" appears, no RT information Middle of the road music Easy M
is available. Light classics Light M
Serious classics Classics
Other music Other M
N Finding Stations by Type (PTY)
Weather Weather
See the table shown later in this chapter. Jazz music Jazz
Documentary Document
4 When a station you want to listen to is found, press
ENTER. Alarm test TEST
Alarm Alarm!
It no stations are found, the message "Not Found"
appears.
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all listeners will enjoy, Audyssey 2EQ takes measurements Frequency Interference (RFI) call disrupt the room
measurements. Close windows, televisions, radios, air
at up to three positions within the listening area. Position
conditioners, fluorescent lights, home appliances, light dimmers,
With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ® the microphone at ear height of a seated listener with the
or other devices. Turn off the cell phone (even if it is not in use)
automatically determines the number of speakers microphone tip pointed directly at the ceiling using a or place it away from all audio electronics.
connected, their size for purposes of bass management, tripod. Do not hold the microphone in your hand during • The microphone picks up test tones played through each speaker
optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if measurements as this will produce inaccurate results. as Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup runs.
present), and distances from the primary listening position. @ First measurement position • Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup cannot be
Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused by room Also referred to as the Main Listening Position, this performed while a pair of headphones is connected.
acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the refers to the most central position where one would
listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The normally sit within the listening environment.
result is clear, well-balanced sound for everyone. Audyssey 2EQ uses the measurements from this
Audyssey 2EQ can be used with Audyssey Dynamic EQ® position to calculate speaker distance, level, polarity,
and Audyssey Dynamic VolumeO (O pages 46, 47). and the optimum crossover value for the subwoofer.
Before using this function, connect and position all of your
(_) Second measurement position
speakers. The right side of the listening area.
Audyssey 2EQ offers two ways of measuring: the
@ Third measurement position
"Audyssey Quick Start" and "Audyssey 2EQ Full
Calibration". The left side of the listening area.
• "Audyssey Quick Start" uses the measurement from one The distances from position @ to 0_)and @ to @ must be
position to perform the speaker setting only. at least I meter (3.3 It.).
• "Audyssey 2EQ Full Calibration" uses the
measurement from three positions to correct room
response in addition to the speaker setting.
The more positions are used in measuring, the better the
listening environment will become. We recommend using
a measurement from three positions to create the best
listening environment.
The Quick Start takes 2 minutes and Full Calibration takes
about 10 minutes.
Total measurement time varies depending on the number
@: Listening area @ to @: Listening position
of speakers.
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Do not disconnect the speaker setup microphone the menu will display the "Audyssey" (_ page 46),
during Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker "Dynamic EQ" (_ page 48), "Dynamic Volume"
Setup, unless you want to cancel the setup. (_ page 47) settings.
settings. • You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker
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Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the
3 When you've finished making the settings, press
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Subwoofer
Speaker Configuration ->
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MOVIE/TV button
This button selects the listening modes intended for use
with movies and TV.
Selecting Listening Modes
MUSIC button
See "About Listening Modes" for detailed information This button selects the listening modes intended for use
about the listening modes (3 page 31 ). with music.
GAME button
m Listening Mode Buttons
This button selects the listening modes intended for use
with video games.
Press RECEIVER first. I STEREO button
This button selects the Stereo listening mode and All
Channel Stereo listening mode.
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@ Front speakers
(_) Center speaker
@ Surround speakers
@ Surround back speakers
@ Front high speakers
@ Subwoofer
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DSD_S [n this mode, audio from the input source is Ig_lir',N Ni1NNrTN DTS-ES Discrete*C_ This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete
output without surround-sound processing. soundtracks, which use a discrete surround
The speaker configuration (presence of back channel for true 6.1/7. l-channel
Dolby Digital speakers), crossover frequency, speaker playback. The seven totally separate audio
distance, A/V Sync and much of the channels provide better spatial imaging and
processing set via Home menu are enabled. 360-degree sound localization, perfect for
Dolby Digital Plus*4 See "On-screen Setup" for more details iI!_1t1"_ [Ni31Nilr731 sounds that pan across the surround
channels. Use it with DVDs that bear the
(÷ p_g÷39).
DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-
ES Discrete soundtrack.
Dolby TrueHD Ni1NNrTN DTS-ES Matrix*6 This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix
Ni1NN soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded
ff31"2 back-channel for 6.1/7. l-channel playback.
DTS Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES
logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix
sou ndtrack.
DTS-HD High Dolby Pro Logic IIx*7 Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel
Resolution Audio Dolby Pro Logic II source for 7.l-channel playback. It provides
a very natural and seamless surround-sound
I_-Ti*2
experience that fully envelops the listener.
DTS-HD Master As well as music and movies, video games
Audio can also benefit from the dramatic spatial
DTS Express r_l-_12_ If you're not using any surround back Nra_T--al fg3]Nm[ga]
speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II will be used
instead of Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
DTS 96/24"5 This mode is for use with DTS 96/24 r_l-_12_ Dolby PLIIx Movie
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby
sources. This is high-resolution DTS with a
96 kHz sampling rate and 24-bit resolution, Surround (Pro Logic) movie (e.g., TV,
providing superior fidelity. Use it with DVD, VHS).
DVDs that bear the DTS 96/24 logo. Dolby PLIIx Music
Use this mode with any stereo or Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) music source (e.g.,
CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
Dolby PLIIx Game
Use this mode with video games, especially
those that bear the Dolby Pro Logic II logo.
Dolby PLIIx Movie It_;'JI',_
Dolby PLIIx Music
These modes use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx
modes to expand 5. l-channel sources for
7.l-channel playback.
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"1 These listening modes cannot be selected during USB or iPod playback.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height is designed to *2 Based on the audio channel signal contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output
Height more effectively use existing program il ml the sound.
material when height channel speaker iBr¢ *3 The AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDM[ IN. Setting the output setting on the player
outputs are present. Dolby Pro Logic IIz
side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. [n that case, set the output setting
Height can be used to upmix a variety of
on the player side to PCM.
sources from movies and music, but are
*4 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5. l-channel speaker system.
particularly well-suited to upmix game
content. *5 DTS is used depending on the configuration of the AV receiver.
*6 [f there are no surround back speakers, DTS is used.
Dolby EX These modes expand 5.l-channel sources for
*7 [f there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic II is used.
6.1/7. l-channel playback. They' re especially
suited to Dolby EX soundtracks that include • The listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats.
a matrix-encoded surround back channel.
The additional channel adds all extra
dimension and provides all enveloping
surround sound experience, perfect for
rotating and fly-by sound effects.
Neo:6 This mode expands any 2-channel source for
up to 7. l-channel playback. It uses seven
full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding
for matrix-encoded material, providing a
very natural and seamless surround sound
experience that fully envelops the listener.
Neo:6 Cinema rg3][Ni]rTN
Use tiffs mode with any stereo movie (e.g.,
TV, DVD, VHS).
Neo:6 Music
Use this mode with any stereo music source
(e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
Neo:6
This mode uses Neo:6 to expand 5.1-
channel sources for 6.1/7.l-channel
playback.
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m Info_
You can view the information of the following
The Home menu provides quick access to frequently used items: "Input" and "Output". With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn
settings. You can change settings and view the current off automatically after a specified period.
information. N Listening Mode_2
You can select the listening modes that are 1 Press RECEIVER once followed by SLEEP
grouped in the following categories: repeatedly to select the required sleep time.
"MOVIEITV", "MUSIC" and "GAME". The sleep time can be set from 90 to 1Ominutes in 1O
Use A/¥ to select the category and _l/_ to minute steps.
select the listening mode. Press ENTER to The SLEEP indicator lights on the AV receiver's
switch to the selected listening mode. display when the sleep timer has been set. The
specified sleep time appears for about 5 seconds, then
the previous display reappears.
• The on-screen menus are displayed when:
- There is no video input, o1" "1 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all
-The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, o1"1080p. channels shown here output the sound. • ff you need to cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP
*2 • This setting is not available in either of the following cases:
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator goes off.
Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. -The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (_ page 50).
• To check the time remaining until the AV receiver sleeps,
-"HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (_ page 49) and press SLEEP. Note that if you press again on SLEEP as
The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV
you're listening through your TV speakers.
screen. the time being displayed is equal to 10 minutes or less, the
sleep timer will go off.
2 Use 1/¥ and ENTER to make the desired selection.
m Input
You can select the input source.
Use A/¥ to select the desired input source.
Pressing ENTER switches to the selected input
source.
m Audio
You can change the following settings: "Bass",
"Treble", "Subwoofer Level", "Center Level",
"Audyssey", "Dynamic EQ",
"Dynamic Volume", "Late Night", "Music
Optimizer", and "Cinema Filter".
See also:
• "Audyssey" (O page 48)
• "Using the Audio Settings" (_ page 50)
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You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver's display. You can display various information about the current When you connect an tzt I-capable Onkyo component, you
input source as follows. must configure the input display so that tzt I can work
1 Press RECEIVER once followed by DIMMER properly.
repeatedly to switch between: normal, dim, or 1 Press RECEIVER once followed by DISPLAY
This setting can be done only from the front panel.
dimmer brightness. repeatedly to cycle through the available
information.
1 Press TV/CD, GAME or VCR/DVR.
• (North American and Brazilian models) Alternatively, "TV/CD", "GAME" or "VCR/DVR" appears on the
you call use the AV receiver's DIMMER. • Alternatively, you call use the AV receiver's DISPLAY. AV receiver's display.
Listening mode
N GAME: GAME _-_DOCK
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The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. 1 Connect a pair of stereo headphones with a
of compressed music files. standard plug (1/4 inch or 6.3 ram) to the PHONES
1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING. jack.
1 Press MUSIC OPTIMIZER on the front panel. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator
The M.Opt indicator lights on the AV receiver's flashes on the AV receiver's display.
display. • Always turn down the volume before connecting your
headphones.
• To tmmute, press MUTING again o1"adjust the volume. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHON[=8
• Alternatively, you call use the remote controller's HOME. • Muting is automatically cancelled when the AV receiver is jack, the speakers are turned off.
• See "Music Optiruizer" for ruore details (3 page 52). set to standby. • When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode
is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mouo, or
Direct.
• If you connect an iPod or iPhoue to the USB port on the AV
receiver, no sound will be output from the headphones jack.
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@ Menu selection
(_) Setting target
SETUP Menu
BD/DVD
! 21Component VCR/DVR
• The on-screen menus are displayed when: ' 3. DigitalAudio CBL/SAT
- There is no video input, o1" 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP. i 4. Sp Config
-The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, o1"1080p. : 5. Sp Distance I 4_a
v
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CBL/SAT Subwoofer
TV/CD Center
Center
(_ page 44) Input Ch (Mono)
Surround Panorama
Dimension
Front High
Surround Back Center Width
Crossover Dolby EX
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_j uo
• If no video component is connected to HDM[ output (even if the
3_ 4 _/_;_' 5 HDM[ input is assigned), the AV receiver selects the video
3 _ 4 _®_ 5 _ 6 _%
source based on the setting of "Component (Component Video
SETUP
Input)".
• When an HDMI IN is assigued to an input selector as explaiued
here, the same HDMI IN will be set as a priority inthe "Digital
If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you Audio (Digital Audio Input)" (_ page 42). lu this case, if you If you connect a video component to a component video
must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if want to use the coaxial or optical audio iuput, make the input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For
you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to NDMI IN 2, appropriate selection in the "Audio Selector" setting example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
(_ page 48).
you must assign "HDMI2" to the "BD/DVD" input COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you must assign "IN2" to
• Do notassigu an HDMIIN to the TV/CD selector while "HDMI
selector. the "BD/DVD" input selector.
Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (_ page 49), otherwise
Here are the default assignments. appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will Here are the default assignments.
not be guarauteed.
BD/DVD HDMII • If you assign % .... " to an input selector that is currently BD/DVD INI
selected in "HDMI Through" (_ page 49), the "HDMI
VCR/DVR HDMI2 VCR/DVR
Through" settiug will be automatically switched to "OFF'.
CBL/SAT HDMI3
• The "TUNER" selector cannot be assigned and is fixed at the CBL/SAT IN2
GAME HDMI4 " optiou. GAME
AUX AUX
TV/CD TV/CD
m BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, N BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
TV/CD TV/CD
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4: INI, IN2:
Select the input to which the component has been Select the input to which the component has been
connected. connected.
} ..... :
Select if you're not using the NDMI OUT. Select if you're not using the COMPONENT
Each HDMI input cannot be assigned to two input VIDEO OUT.
selectors or more. When HDMI1 - HDMI4 have already
been assigned, you must first set any unused input
• The "TUNER" selector cannot be assigned and is fixed at the
selectors to "- .... " or you will be unable to assign ..... " optiou.
HDMI1 - HDMI4 to input selector.
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N Subwoofer
Yes
No
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• If the "Surround
cannot be selected.
Back" setting is set to "None", this setting
Turn this setting on to boost bass output
sounds from the front left, right,
by feeding
and center channels
bass
to the
This setting and
Correction is setSpeaker
automatically
Setup (_by page
Audyssey
27). 2EQ Room J
subwoofer. Here you can specify the distance from each speaker to the
N Crossover (Crossover Frequency) listening position so that the sound from each speaker
This setting is adwmtageous for the speakers that you arrives at the listener's ears as the sound designer intended.
specified as "Small" in the "Sp Config (Speaker • When the "Subwoofer" setting is set to "No" or the "Front"
Configuration)" (_ page 42). To get the best bass setting to "Small", this setting is fixed to "OFF' (3 page 42).
• This setting is set to "On" automatically when the "Subwoofer" • These settings are not available in either of the following cases:
performance from your speaker system, you need to set
and "Front" settings are set for the first time to "Yes" and - A pair of headphones is connected.
the crossover frequency according to the size and
"Large" respectively. - The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (3 page 50).
frequency response of your speakers.
- "ItDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (3 page 49) and you're
40Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz,
listening through your TV speakers.
120Hz, 150Hz, 200Hz
N Unit
Use the diameter of the smallest speaker in your system
feet:
when choosing the crossover frequency.
Distances can be set in feet. Range: lft to 30ft in
1 foot steps.
Over 8 in. (20 cm) 40/50/60 Hz*6
meters:
6-1/2 to 8 in. (16 to 20 cm) 70/80/90 Hz*6
Distances can be set in meters. Range: 0.3m to 9.0m
5-114 to 6-112 in. (13 to 16 cm) 100 Hz
in 0.3 meter steps.
3-1/2 to 5-1/4 in. (9 to 13 cm) 120 Hz
(The default setting varies from country to country.)
Under 3-1/2 in. (9 cm) 150/200 Hz* e
N Left, Front High Left, Center, Front High Right,
*6 Choose the setting suitable for the speaker. Right, Surround Right, Surr Back Right, Surr
Back Left, Surround Left, Subwoofer
Specify the distance from the each speaker to your
• For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response ill the
listening position.
manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly.
• Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound
from your subwoofer.
• Speakers that you set to "No" or "None" in the "Sp Config
(Speaker Configuration)" (3 page 42) cannot be selected.
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, , • ,, _ Dolby
This setting
Room is set and
Correction automatically
Speaker by Audyssey
Setup (_ page 2EQ('_
27). 1 With the Audio Adjust
adjust the sound
Multiplex/Mono
functions
and listening
and settings,
modes as you like.
you can
Panorama
On
Off
Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the
With this setting, you can broaden the width of the front
built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the
N Multiplex stereo image when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
same at the listening position.
listening mode.
Input Ch (Mux)
Dimension
Main
• These settings cannot be calibrated ill either of the following -3 to 0 to +3
Sub
cases:
Main/Sub With this setting, you can move the sound field forward or
- A pair of headphones is connected.
- The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (_ page 50). backward when using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music
This setting determines which channel of a stereo
- "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (_ page 49) and you're
listening mode. Higher settings move the sound field
multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels
listening through your TV speakers. backward. Lower settings move it forward.
or languages with multiplex sources, multilingual TV
-The AV receiver is muted. If the stereo image feels too wide, or there's too much
broadcasts, and so on.
surround sound, move the sound field forward to improve
N Left, Front High Left, Center1, Front High Right, N Mono the balance. Conversely, if the stereo image feels like it's
Right, Surround Right, Surr Back Right, Surr
Input Ch (Mono) in mono, or there's not enough surround sound, move it
Back Left, Surround Left
backward.
Left + Right
-12 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in l dB step.
Left Center Width
N Subwooferl _0to3to7
Right
-15 dB to 0 dB to +12 dB in l dB step. This setting specifies the channel to he used for playing With this setting, you can adjust the width of the sound
any 2-channel digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2- from the center speaker when using the Dolby Pro Logic
• Speakers that you set to "No" or "None" ill the "Sp Config channel analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. IIx Music listening mode. Normally, if you're using a
(Speaker Configuration)" (_ page 42) cannot be selected. center speaker, the center channel sound is output from
"1 For the center speaker and subwoofer, the level settings made only the center speaker. (If you're not using a center
by using the Home menu are saved in this menu (_ page 51). speaker, the center channel sound will be distributed to the
front left and right speakers to create a phantom center).
This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix,
• If you're using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of
allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel
each speaker so that it reads 75 dB SPL at the listening position,
sound.
measured with C-weighting and slow' reading.
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N Dolby EX
N Listening Angle
Auto:
Wide:
If the source signal contains a Dolby EX flag, the
Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees.
Dolby EX listening mode is used.
Narrow:
Manual:
Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees.
You can select any available listening mode.
With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-
This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are
Dimensional listening mode by specifying the angle of the
handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back
front left and right speakers relative to the listening
speakers are connected. This setting is effective with
position. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should be
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only.
equidistant from the listening position and at an angle close
to one of the two available settings.
• If the "Surround Back" setting is set to "None" (3 page 42),
Front left speaker _ _ Front right speaker
this setting cannot be selected.
• If the "Front High" setting is enabled (3 page 42), this setting
is fixed to "Manual". '_ _' 20o/40°
, i
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• ff you make Dynamic Volume active, "Dynamic EQ" is set to solution. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with The range of values you can adjust will depend on whether
"On". The Dynamic Vol indicator lights. Audyssey 2EQ® to provide well-balanced sound for your TV supports HDMI Lip Sync and if the "LipSync"
• When "Dynamic EQ" is set to "Off", "Dynamic Volume" is every listener at any volume level. setting is set to "On" or not (_ page 50).
automatically switched to "Off".
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume® • A/V Sync is disabled when the Direct listening mode is used with
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large an analog input source.
variations in volume level between television programs,
commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of Preset Name For Input Selector
movies. Dynamic Volume looks at the preferred volume
setting by the user and then monitors how the volume of I Name
program material is being perceived by listeners in real - - -, Blu-ray, DVD, HD DVD, VCR, DVR, Tivo,
time to decide whether an adjustment is needed. CableSTB, SAT STB, PS3, Wii, Xbox, PC, TV, CD,
Whenever necessary, Dynamic Volume makes the TAPE, iPod:
necessary rapid or gradual adjustments to maintain the To reset to the default, select "- - -".
desired playback volume level while optimizing the You can enter a preset name for each individual input
dynamic range. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into selector for easy identification. When entered, the preset
Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is name will be displayed.
adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response,
tonal balance, surround impression and dialog clarity
remain the same whether watching movies, flipping • You can't assign the same preset name to multiple input selectors.
between television channels or changing from stereo to • This setting cannot be used for the AM, FM or USB input
selector.
surround sound content.
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Tuner
Irlggglk" I , • When
connection,
the source equipment
it may malfunction
is connected
if "HDMI
with
Ctrl
the RI
(RIHD)" is set to
"On".
m AM/FM Freq Step (North American and Brazilian
models) N HDMI Through
10kHz/200kHz: Off
9kHz/50kHz: BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX,
Select the frequency step according to your area. TV/CD:
N HDMI Ctrl (RIHD) Selects the input source for which the HDMI
m AM Freq Step (Asian models)
10kHz: Off Through function is enabled.
Last:
9kHz: On
The HDMI Through function is activated on the input
Select the frequency step according to your area. Turn this setting on to allow f-41HD-compatible
source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver
For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the
to standby mode.
AM/FM frequency step used in your area. AV receiver (_ page 85).
When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of
whether the AV receiver is on or in standby, both audio
• When this setting is changed, all radio presets will be deleted. • When the setting is set to "On" and the menu is closed, the names and video streams from an HDMI input will be output to
of connected r"411-II_-compatible components and "RIHD On" the TV or other components via HDMI connection. In
Auto Standby are displayed on the AV receiver. standby mode, the HDMI THBU and HDMI indicators
"Search..." --->"(name)" --->"RIHD On" will light (HDMI will he dimly-lit).
N Auto Standby When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component,
This setting is fixed to "Auto" automatically when the
it is displayed as "Player*" or "Recorder*", etc ("*" show-s up
_Off above "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting is set to "On",
and indicates the number of components, when two or more are
_On resulting in automatic input source selection.
received).
When "Auto Standby" is set to "On", the AV receiver • When an r"411-II_-compatible component is connected to the
will automatically enter standby mode if there is no AV receiver via an HDM[ cable, the name of the connected • Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN via
operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video signal component is displayed on the AV receiver display. For example, "HDMI Input" is enabled (_ page 4{).
input. while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you operate a Blu-ray
• The power consumption in standby mode will increase during the
"Auto Standby" will appear on the AV receiver's display Disc/DVD player (being powered on) with the remote control of HDM[ Through function; however in the following cases, the
the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player will power consumption can be saved:
and OSD 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on.
be displayed on the AV receiver.
Default setting: On (Asian models), Off (North - The TV is in standby mode.
• Set it to "Off' when a connected piece of equipment is not - You are watching a TV program.
American and Brazilian models)
compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for
or not. details.
• If operation is not normal when set to "On", change the setting to • Depending on the connected component, the correct input source
• Set t° "On", the Aut° Standby functi°n may activate itself during
"Off'. may not be selected with the setting fixed to "Auto".
playback with some sources.
• Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for • This setting is set to "Off' automatically when the "HDMI Ctrl
details. (RIHD)" setting is set to "OFF'.
• When the "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" setting is set to "On", the power
consumption in standby mode slightly increases. (Depending on
the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby mode as usual.)
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• If "On" is selected and the audio call be output from the TV, the
AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this • This setting is fixed to "- - - -" when the "HI)MI Ctrl (RIHD)" • These settings are not available in either of the following cases:
case, "TV Speaker" appears on the AV receiver's display by setting is set to "Off'. - The "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On".
pressing DISPLAY. • This setting is set to "Auto" automatically when the "HDMI Ctrl - "IIDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" (3 page 49) and you're
• When "HI)MI Ctrl (RIHI))" is set to "On", this setting is fixed (RIHD)" setting is set to "On" for the first time. listening through your TV speakers.
to "auto". • If you set "Audio Return Ch" to "Auto", the "Audio Selector"
• With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even settings of the TV/CD input selector will be automatically Tone Control
when this setting is set to "On". switched to "ARC" (3 page 48).
• When "Audio TV Out" or "HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)" is set to "On" ff Bass
ff LipSync
and you're listening through your TV's speakers (3 page 15), -10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps
turning up the AV receiver's volume control will make the sound
Off
You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output
be output from the AV receiver's front left and right speakers. To On
from the front speakers.
stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the This function allows the AV receiver to automatically
settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV correct any delay between the video and the audio, based ff Treble
recei ver _ S VOIu lne,
on the data from the connected monitor. -10 dB to 0 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps
• Listening mode cannot be changed when this setting is set to
You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output
"On" and the input source is not HDM[.
from the front speakers.
• This function works only if your HDM[-compatible TV supports
You can adjust the bass and treble for the front speakers,
HDM[ Lip Syuc.
except when the Direct listening mode is selected.
Alter changing the settings of the "HDMI Ctrl Operating on the remote controller directly
(RIHD)", "HDMI Through" or "Audio Return Ch"
turn off the power on all connected pieces of equipment 1 Press RECEIVER once followed by TONE
and then turn them on again. Refer to the user's manuals repeatedly to select either "Bass" or "Treble".
for all connected pieces of equipment.
2 Use - and + to adjust.
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• 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.
• The Late Night function can be used only when the input source
is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
• The Late Night function is set to "Off" when the AV receiver is
set to standby. For Dolby TrueHD sources, it will be set to
"Auto".
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• Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV iPod/iPhoue playback detection may not work.
receiver's remote controller for the first time (3 page 55). • The System On function may not work depending on the R[
• Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with all f-ql cable Dock.
(3 page 17).
• Set the R[ Dock's R[ MODE switch to "HDD" or
"HDD/DOCK".
• Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK" (3 page 38).
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MODE button
Press the first,
appropriate REMOTE 1
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that's been
programmed with the remote control code for your Dock,
@ TOP MENU_2
you can control your iPod/iPhone in the Dock with the
buttons described further in this section. @ A/T/4/_, ENTER
entering a remote control code (_ page 55). @ I_-, II, I, _1_1, I_1_,
See the Dock's instruction manual for more information. 1_14, I_I_I
@ REPEAT
RI Dock RANDOM
m With the RI Control ® "1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X R[
Dock on or off. Also, your iPod/iPhoue may not respond the
Make an 141 connection and enter the remote first time you press this button, in which case you should press
control code 81993 (with 141). it again. This is because the remote controller transmits the On
and Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod/iPhoue is
• Set the AV receiver's Input Display to "DOCK"
already on, it will remain on when the remote controller
(_ page 36).
transmits the On command. Similarly, if your iPod/iPhoue is
N Without the RI Control already off, it will remain off when the remote controller
You must enter the remote control code 82990 first transmits the Off command.
(_ page 56).
® *2 TOP MENU works as the mode button when used with the
DS-A2 R[ Dock.
"3 DISPLAY turns on backlight for a second.
"4 Resume mode
With the Resume function, you can resume playback of the
song that was playing when you removed your iPod/iPhoue
from the R[ Dock.
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2 While holding down the REMOTE MODEbutton to 1 Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with
which you want to assign a code, press and hold an r41 cable and an analog audio cable (RCA).
down DISPLAY (about 3 seconds). See "Connecting Onkyo r4l Components" for details
The remote indicator lights. (_ page 17).
The following REMOTE MODE butttons are
preprogrammed with remote control codes for controlling 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code for a
the components listed. You do not need to enter a remote • Remote control codes cannot be entered for RECEIVER. REMOTE MODE button, by referring to the
control code to control these components. • Except for RECEIVER remote control codes from ally previous section.
For details on controlling these components, see the category call be assigned to the REMOTE MODE button. } 42157:
indicated pages. However, these buttons also work as input selector buttons
Onkyo cassette tape deck with r4 I
(_ page 20), so choose a REMOTE MODE button that
}81993:
BDIDVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (_ page 57) corresponds with the input to which you connect your
component. For example, if you connect your CD player to Onkyo Dock with r41
TV/CD Onkyo CD player (_ page 58)
the CD input, choose TV/CD when entering its remote
control code. 3 Press the REMOTE MODE button, point the
remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate
3 Within 30 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the component.
the 5-digit remote control code.
The remote indicator flashes twice.
If the remote control code is not entered successfully, L_ To be continued
the remote indicator will flash once slowly.
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Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player The remote indicator flashes twice, indicating that the
32901/33004: button has been reset.
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I MODE button
Press the first,
appropriate REMOTE 1
By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that's been (i) O
programmed with the remote control code for your
_) TOP MENU
component, you can control Onkyo component as
described below. ® I/V/4/_, ENTER
(_ Red (A)
Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD Green (B)
DVD Player Yellow (C)
Blue (D)
BD/DVD is preprogrammed with the remote control code
for controlling a component that supports the 1-411-1D_1 I DVD player operation
(limited to some models). The component must be able to
receive remote control commands via 1-411-1D and be
connected to the AV receiver via HDMI.
®
Use the following remote control codes:
32910/33001/31612: ®
Blu ray Disc/DVD player with 1-411-1D T
T
"1 The f'41FIl_ supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system
control function of the HDM[ standard. T
__ MODE'I t_J
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I MODE button
ress the first,
appropriate REMOTE 1
Q 0
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REPEAT
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Troubleshooting
If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a m There's no sound, or it's very quiet
solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue Make sure that the digital input source is selected 42
yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. properly.
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m The subwoofer produces no sound N The Late Night function doesn't work
Wheu you play source material that coutaius uo Make stare the source material is Dolby Digital, 51
iuformatiou iu the LFE channel, the subwoofer Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD.
m Only the front speakers produce sound produces uo souud.
Wheu the Stereo o1"Mouo listeuiug mode is selected, 32 N About DTS signals
ouly the front speakers and subwoofer produce
When DTS program material ends and the DTS
souud. N There's no sound with a certain signal format
bitstream stops, the AV receiver remains in DTS
}{{ {i Check the digital audio output setting on the listening mode and the tits indicator remains on. This
couuected device. Ou some game consoles, such as is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast
m Only the center speaker produces sound those that support DVD, the default settiug is off. forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If
you switch your player from DTS to PCM, you may
ff you use the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro -- not hear any sound because the AV receiver does not
Logic IIx Music, or Dolby Pro Logic [Ix Garue switch formats immediately. [n such case, you should
listening ruode with a mouo source, such as all AM Depending on the input signal, some listening modes 3%32 stop your player for about three seconds and then
radio station or mono TV prograru, the sound is cannot be selected. resu me playback.
concentrated in the center speaker.
N Can't get 6.1/7.1 playback
If no surrouud back speakers or front high speakers --
m The surround speakers produce no sound
rare couuected, 6.1/7.1 playback is uot possible.
When the T-D (Theater-Dimensional), Stereo o1"
Mouo listeuiug mode is selected, the surround
speakers produce no sound.
N The center speaker produces no sound NThe beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN
can't be heard
When the Stereo or Mouo listeuiug mode is selected, --
the ceuter speaker produces uo souud. Since it takes longer to ideutify the format of an
HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio
signals, audio output may not start immediately.
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and your TV must be connected to COMPONENT VCR/DVR IN or GAME IN jacks, you must set the
VIDEO OUT. input display accordingly.
Passing cars and airplanes call cause interference.
If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor -- To control an Oukyo component that's connected via 55
auteuua. 1"-4I, point the remote controller at the AV receiver.
If the video source is connected to an HDM[ input, 15, 41
you must assign that input to all input selector, and Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT. q first.
N There's no video
Make sure you've selected the correct remote 10, 55 Make sure that your iPod/iPhoue model's TV OUT --
controller mode. setting is set to On.
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It It= II
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Using an RIHD-
compatible TV, Player, The following components are r4Jl-llD-compatible (As
or Recorder of January 2012). N For _JHD-compatible TV
The following linked operations are enabled by connecting
NTV
F41I-IlD, which stands for Remote Interactive over the AV receiver to an r4Jl-llD-compatible TV.
• Toshiba TV
HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on • The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the TV is
• Sharp TV
Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with set to standby.
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows m Players/Recorders • You can set on the menu screen of the TV to either output
system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI • Onkyo and Integra I-4ll-tD-compatible players the audio from the speakers connected to the AV
standard. CEC provides interoperability between various receiver, or from the speakers of the TV.
• Toshiba players and recorders (only when used together
components, however, operation with components other with Toshiba TV) • It is possible to output the audio coming from the tuner or
than 1-41l-llD-compatible components cannot be auxiliary input of your TV to the speakers of the AV
• Sharp players and recorders (only when used together
guaranteed. with Sharp TV) receiver. (A connection such as an optical digital cable or
similar is required in addition to the HDMI cable.)
* Models other than those mentioned above may have some • Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote
controller of the TV.
interoperability if compatible with CEC which is part of the
HDM[ Standard, but operation cannot be guaranteed. • Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the
AV receiver can be performed from the remote controller
of the TV.
• For proper linked operations, do not connect more f'411-ll_- m For r4Jl-uD-compatible players/recorders
compatible components than the quantities specified below', to The following linked operations are enabled by connecting
the HDM[ input terminal. the AV receiver to an I-4ll-lD-compatible
-Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to three.
player/recorder.
-Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders/Digital Video Recorders: up to
three. • When the playback is started on the player/recorder, input
-Cable/Satellite Set-top boxes: up to four. of the AV receiver will switch to the HDMI input of the
• Do not connect the AV receiver to the other AV receiver/AV player/recorder that is playing back.
amplifier via HDM[. • Operation of the player/recorder is possible using the
• Proper linked operations are not guaranteed when more remote controller supplied with the AV receiver.
I-II_-compatible components than the above-mentioned
quantities are connected. * Depending on the model used, not all operations may be
available.
t_ To be continued
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4. Start playback on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD control compatible components, do not connect the 1"-4I
connection connection
cable at the same time.
(OPTICAL) player/recorder, and verify the following.
• On the TV, when you select anything other than the HDM[
• The AV receiver automatically turns on, and
jack to which the AV receiver is connected, the input on the
selects the input to which the Blu-ray AV receiver will be switched to "TWCD".
TV, projector, etc. Disc/DVD player/recorder is connected. • The AV receiver will automatically power on in conjunction
• The TV automatically turns on, and selects the when it determines it to be necessary. Even if the AV
2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the
input to which the AV receiver is connected. receiver is connected to an r-u I-liD compatible TV or
OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an
5. Following the operating instructions of the TV, playeffrecorder, it will not power on if it is not necessary. It
optical digital cable.
select "Use the TV speakers" from the menu may not power on in conjunction when the TV is set to
screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output audio from the TV.
• Linked functions with the AV receiver may not work
• When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with output from the speakers of the TV, and not from
depending on the component model connected. [u such
all ARC capable TV, this connection is not necessary the speakers connected to the AV receiver.
cases, operate the AV receiver directly.
(3 page 50). 6. Select "Use the speakers connected from the AV
3. Connect the HDMI output of the Blu-ray receiver" from the menu screen of the TV, and
Disc/DVD player/recorder to the HDMI IN 1 jack confirm that the audio is output from the speakers
of the AV receiver. connected to the AV receiver, and not from the
TV speakers.
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Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, • 2-channel linear PCM (32-192 kHz, 16120/24 bit) The AV receiver supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new • Multichannel linear PCM (up to 7.1 ch, 32-192 kHz, Content Protection)% a copy-protection system for digital
digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, 16/20/24 bit) video signals. Other devices connected to the AV receiver
Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video • Bitstream (DSD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, via HDMI must also support HDCP.
components. Until now, several separate video and audio Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,
cables have been required to connect AV components. DTS-HD Master Audio)
With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI "1 DVI (Digital Visual [nterface): The digital display interface
digital video, and up to eight channels of digital audio (2- output of the above audio formats. standard set by the DDWG _3 ill 1999.
channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, and *2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection): The
multichannel PCM). video encryption technology developed by [ntel for
The HDMI video stream (i.e., video signal) is compatible HDM[/DVI. [t's designed to protect video content and requires
a HDCP-compatible device to display the encrypted video.
with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)*1, so TVs and displays
*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): Lead by [ntel,
with a DVI input can be connected by using an HDMI-to-
Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, IBM, NEC, and Silicon
DVI adapter cable. (This may not work with some TVs and
[mage, this open industry group's objective is to address the
displays, resulting in no picture.) industry's requirements for a digital connectivity specification
The AV receiver uses HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital for high-performance PCs and digital displays.
Content Protection)*2, so only HDCP-compatible
components can display the picture.
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USB Features q
For playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports
the following music file formats.
Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However,
• USB mass storage device class (but not always
playback time may not be display correctly.
guaranteed).
• FATI6 or FAT32 file system format. N MP3 (.mp3 or .MP3)
• Up to 255 folders can be displayed, and folders may be • MP3 files must be MPEG-1/MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer 3
nested up to 8 levels deep. format with a sampling rates of 8 kHz, 11.025 kHz,
• USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
supported. 48 kHz and bitrates of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.
Incompatible files cannot be played.
• ff the media you connect is not supported, the message "No m WMA (.wma or .WMA)
Storage" will be displayed. WMA stands for Windows Media Audio and is an audio
• ff you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver's USB compression technology developed by Microsoft
port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it. Corporation. Audio can be encoded in WMA format by
• The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the
using Windows Media('€ Player.
USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB devices to
• WMA files must have the copyright option turned off.
be connected to computers without the need for special drivers or
software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB • Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, bitrates of
Mass Storage Class standard. Refer to your USB MP3 player's between 48 kbps and 320 kbps are supported.
instruction manual for details. • WMA DRM/Pro/Voice formats are not supported.
• Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played.
• Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or m AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.AAC/.M4A or .MP4)
damage to data stored on a USB device when that device is used AAC stands for MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio.
with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back up your • Sampling rates of 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
important music files beforehand. 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and bitrates of between 8 kbps and
• MP3 players containing music files that are managed with special
320 kbps are supported.
music software are not supported.
• Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes N FLAC (.flac or .FLAC)
the ability to power them. FLAC is a file format for lossless audio data compression.
• Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub. The USB device
• Sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are
must be connected directly to the AV receiver's USB port.
supported.
• ffthe USB device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver may take
a while to read it. • Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
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Mas_r Audio
Music Optimizer "lMis a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. Manufactured uuder license from Audyssey Laboratories TM,Inc.
U.S. and foreign patents pending. Audyssey 2EQ ®,
HEll'l'l| ° Audyssey Dynamic EQ 0¢)and Audyssey Dynamic Volume ¢¢)are
registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.
"HDM[, the HDM[ Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
[nterface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDM[ Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries."
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Memo
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Yl112-1
SN 29401056
(C) Copyright 2012 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.
*29401 056*
ite) _Red)
@ _ i_own)'_ _(Tan)
Front speakers Speaker cables 10 ft. (3.0 m) SKF-591
4 rubber stoppersq
Subwoofer RCA cable 10 ft. (3.0 m) @ Speaker terminals
"1 Configuration of the rubber stoppers may be different from the
figure, such as being 2 sheets instead of 1 sheet, but the total
SKR-590/SKB-590
number will be same.
4 floor pads
• The front grilles are not designed to be removed so do not
attempt to remove them forcibly, as this will damage
them.
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..................
This RCA input should be Keyhole slots for
To AC outlet connected to the subwoofer pre wall mounting
out on your AV receiver with
SKC-591N/SKC-591
supplied RCA cable,
(Asian) (Brazilian)
Using the Floor Pads for Subwoofer
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suivants.
Encoche en trou
(Blanc) (Rouge)
(Marron) (Marron clair) SKF-591
Enceintes avant C_bles d'enceinte 3,0 m Enceintes surround C_bles d'enceinte 8,0 m Bornes d'enceinte
arriere
Enceinte centrale (SKC-591 N/SKC-591)
Subwoofer amplifie (SKW-591) SKC-591 N/
SKC-591
Fr-1
(Asie) (Bresiliens)
Utilisation des tampons de protection pour
le subwoofer SKF-591 SKR-590/SKB-590
Si le subwoofer est plac_ sur un sol dur (bois, vinyle, Pour fixer l'enceinte centrale de fagon horizontale, utilisez
les deux encoches en trou de serrure indiqu&s pour
carrelage, etc.) et si le niveau sonore de la lecture est _lev&
accrocher l'enceinte _ deux vis bien fix_es au mur.
les pieds du subwoofer peuvent endommager le sol. Pour
emp&cher ceci, placez les tampons fournis sous les pieds Encoche en trou de serrure pour la fixation au mur
du subwoofer. Les tampons fournissent _galement une base
• La fonction de raise ell veille automatique allume le subwoofer stable au subwoofer.
lorsque le signal d'entr_e d@asse un certain niveau. Si la fonction SKC-591 N/
de raise en veille automatique ne fonctionne pas correctement, SKC-591
essayez d'augrnenter ou de diminuer l_gbrement le niveau de
sortie du subwoofer de votre r_cepteur.
200 mm
Fr-2
Fr-3
Yl112-1
SN 29400973
(C) Copyright 2012 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.
*29400973*