Onkyo TX-NR3009 - Manuals

5 En Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2Precautions....................................................................... 3Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4Contents...............................................

6 En Features Amplifier (TX-NR5009) • 145 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 220 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 280 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) (TX-NR3009) • 140 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 200 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 250 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA) • WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 ...

7 En *1 THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. *2 Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. *3 HQV ® (Hollywood Quality Video) is registered trademark of IDT, inc. *4 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Son...

8 En Front & Rear Panels (North American models) (European and Asian models) Front Panel d e c f g h b a i j l m o p t q s n u w x y v k r A z

9 En For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 ON/STANDBY button ( 24 ) b Remote control sensor and transmitter ( 4 ) c Display ( 9 ) d MASTER VOLUME control and indicator ( 25 ) e HDMI THRU indicator ( 66 ) f PURE AUDIO button and indicator ( 36 ) g Input selector buttons and indi...

10 En Illustration based on TX-NR5009. a UNIVERSAL PORT jack b IR IN and OUT jacks c DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks d USB port e ETHERNET port f u REMOTE CONTROL jack g RS232 port Terminal for control. h HDMI IN and HDMI output ( HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB ) jacks i MONITOR OUT V and S jac...

11 En Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 RECEIVER button ( 24 ) b ACTIVITIES buttons ( 46 , 84 ) c REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons ( 25 ) d SP LAYOUT button ( 45 ) e Arrow q / w / e / r and ENTER buttons f SETUP button ( 47 ) g Listening Mode buttons ( 3...

12 En Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting the Speaker Cables ■ 9.2-channel Playback The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals. Note • In order to...

13 En Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, 2 powered subwoofers are recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.To get the best from your surround sound system, you...

14 En About Speakers A and Speakers B Installing Speakers A and Speakers B allows you to enjoy up to 7.2-channel surround-sound playback from each speaker configuration. Each configuration has its own pair of stereo front speakers and can use the same subwoofer, center, surround, front high, and sur...

15 En ■ 7.2-channel Playback with Speakers A or Speakers B The following illustration shows how to connect the speakers for up to 7.2-channel playback with Speakers A or Speakers B. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK/ZONE 3 L terminals. Note • The speakers ar...

16 En Using Powered Subwoofers To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.You can connect the powered subwoof...

17 En Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details. Note *1 Specify “ None ” for any channel that you don’t want t...

18 En Connecting AV components • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or ...

19 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ page 49 ). See also: • “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” ( ➔ page 94 ) • “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” ( ➔ page 97 ) • “About HDMI” ( ➔ ...

20 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information ( ➔ page 94 ). ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ page 50 ). Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that ...

21 En Note *1 TX-NR5009 only. *2 Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way. *3 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN , or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono ...

22 En With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via u while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver will automatically turn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When p...

23 En This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Note • Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into a rad...

24 En Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Tip • For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” ( ➔ page 67 ). Turning On 1 (European and Asian models)Set % POWER to the ON position ( ^ ) on the front panel. The AV receiver enters standby mode. 2 Press 8 ON/...

25 En Playback You can determine the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “ Language ” in the “ OSD Setup ” ( ➔ page 65 ). ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the AV receiver See “Controlling Other Components” about the operation of other components ( ➔ page 79 ). The on...

26 En Note • The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and media used for playback. This section describes icons that appear on the display during media playback. This section explains how to play music/video files on the iPod/iPhone.Compatible iPod/iPhone modelsMade for:iPod touc...

27 En Extended Mode (Music) control The music content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the music content while looking at the screen.Top screen list:Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Extended Mode (Video) control The ...

29 En This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback). Windows Media Player 11 Setup This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files stored on your computer. Remote P...

30 En Using Remote Playback Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.You can also change the frequency steps ( ➔ page 65 ). Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning mode ■ Manual tuning mode In...

31 En ■ Tuning into stations by frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Presetting AM/FM Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. Note • You can name your radio presets for easy identific...

32 En ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. ■ Listening to Traffic News (TP) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. RDS program types (PTY) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note...

33 En Using Basic Functions With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey MultEQ ® XT32 automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening pos...

35 En Note • You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the speaker setup microphone. • Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup. • If the AV receiver is m...

36 En Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes ( ➔ page 37 ). ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes int...

37 En About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. Speaker Layout The i...

40 En DTS-ES Discrete *7 This mode is for use with DTS-ES Discrete soundtracks, which use a discrete surround back channel for true 6.1/7.1-channel playback. The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360-degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across...

41 En THX Founded by George Lucas, THX develops stringent standards that ensure movies are reproduced in movie theaters and home theaters just as the director intended. THX Modes carefully optimize the tonal and spatial characteristics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environme...

42 En Note *1 Pure Audio cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active. Besides, if you activate Zone 2 while Pure Audio is selected, the listening mode will automatically switch to Direct. *2 Based on the audio channel signal contained in the source, the corresponding speakers will output the sound. *3 ...

43 En The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to change settings and view the current information. Note *1 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed. *2 “ D...

44 En You can adjust the brightness of the AV receiver’s display. You can display various information about the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.) The following information can typically be displayed. *1 If the input signal is PCM, the sa...

45 En You can set which speakers you want to use by priority. You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Selecting Speaker Layout 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SP LAYOUT repeatedly to select: ■ 9.2 ch playback ` Speaker Layout:SB/FH : The sounds from surround back and front high speakers...

46 En By using ACTIVITIES in Easy macro mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components via simple commands from a single-button press. These commands are user-definable. See “Using Normal Macros” ( ➔ page 84 ). ■ MY MOVIE First, the TV, the Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player, and the AV receiver are tur...

47 En Advanced Operations Advanced Setup The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings. Settings are organized into 9 categories on the main menu . Carry out the settings by using the on-screen display. Note • This proc...

48 En Main Menu Input/Output Assign Monitor Out On the “ Monitor Out ” settings, you can select whether or not to have the video sources’ images output through the HDMI output.If you connect your TV to HDMI output, “ Monitor Out ” setting is automatically set and composite video, S-Video, and compon...

49 En Tip • The “ Resolution ” setting is set respectively of main, sub, and analog. • To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER . Note • Depending on the incoming video signal, the video playback may not be smooth or the vertical resolution may be lowered. In this case select anything other...

50 En Component Video Input If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 , you must assign “ IN2 ” to the “ BD/DVD ” input selector. If you’ve connected y...

51 En Note • To listen to the component connected to the multichannel input, make the selection in the “ Audio Selector ” ( ➔ page 63 ). ■ Subwoofer Input Sensitivity ` 0dB to 15dB in 5 dB steps. Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. ...

52 En Speaker Configuration With these settings, you can specify which speakers are connected and a crossover frequency for each speaker.You can set the crossover frequencies, distances, and levels of the front speakers A and front speakers B independently. The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, cente...

53 En ■ Subwoofer Phase ` 0 º ` 180 º: Moves the subwoofer phase. Note • If the “ Subwoofer ” setting is set to “ No ”, this setting cannot be selected. ■ Wireless Subwoofer ` Yes : The audio is output from the speakers connected to the wireless unit. ` No : The audio is not output from the speakers...

54 En Level Calibration Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position.You can set the levels of front speakers A and front speakers B independently. The other speakers (i.e., subwoofer, center, surro...

55 En ■ THX Ultra2/Select2 Subwoofer ` No ` Yes If you’re using a THX-certified subwoofer, set this setting to “ Yes ”. Note • If the “ Subwoofer ” setting is set to “ No ”, this setting cannot be selected ( ➔ page 52 ). ■ BGC ` Off ` On You can apply THX’s Boundary Gain Compensation (BGC) to compen...

57 En DTS ■ Neo:X Music Center Image ` 0 to 2 to 5 The DTS Neo:X Music listening mode creates 9-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. Changing t...

58 En Sound Program Edit ■ Sound Program ` Stereo Source 1 , Stereo Source 2 , Stereo Source 3 , Multich Source 1 , Multich Source 2 , Multich Source 3 When playing back different content types on the same source, or when listening to a single content type on different sources, you can pre-register ...

59 En ■ Dynamic EQ ` Off ` On : Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® becomes active. The Dynamic EQ indicator lights. With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking i...

60 En IntelliVolume ■ IntelliVolume ` –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps. With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others. Use e / r to set the level. If a component is noticea...

61 En Picture Adjust Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER . To return to the previous screen, press RETURN . ■ Wide Mode *1*2 This setting determines the aspect ratio. ` 4:3 : ` Full :...

63 En Note • “ Picture Adjust ” cannot be used with the NET input selector. *1 This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using the Home menu ( ➔ page 43 ). *2 When a 3D video source is input, “ Wide Mode ” is fixed to “ Full ”. *3 When the “ Picture Mode ” setting is set to an...

64 En Note • This setting cannot be selected when: – the UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone is not connected to the AV receiver, or – the docked iPod/iPhone model is not supported. • When the “ Charge Mode ” setting is set to “ On ”, or to “ Auto ” with your iPod/iPhone recharging, the SLEEP indicat...

65 En ■ Power On Volume ` Last , Min , 1 to 99 or Max (Absolute display) ` Last , – Q dB , –81dB to +18dB (Relative display) With this preference, you can specify the volume setting to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on.To use the same volume level that was used when the AV receiver was ...

66 En HDMI ■ HDMI Control(RIHD) ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to allow p -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the AV receiver ( ➔ page 97 ). Note • When the setting is set to “ On ” and the menu is closed, the names of connected p -compatible components and “ RIHD On ” are...

67 En ■ Audio Return Channel ` Off ` Auto : The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must selec...

68 En ■ Proxy URL To use a Web proxy, enter its URL here. ■ Proxy Port If you’re using a Web proxy, enter a proxy port number here. ■ Network Control ` Enable ` Disable This setting enables or disables control over the network. Note • When set to “ Enable ”, the NET indicator is dimly-lit and the po...

69 En With this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. Main menu Lock Setup ■ Setup ` Locked ` Unlocked When “ Locked ” is selected, the setup menus will be locked and you cannot change any setting. You can change various audio settings from the Home menu ( ➔ page 43 )...

70 En Dolby Volume ■ Dolby Volume See “Dolby Volume” of “Audio Adjust” ( ➔ page 56 ). Note • This setting cannot be used in either of the following cases: – Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected.– the multichannel analog input is selected.– Speakers B is being used.– any of the THX listeni...

71 En Re-EQ With the Re-EQ function, you can compensate a soundtrack whose high-frequency content is too harsh, making it more suitable for home theater viewing. ■ Re-EQ ` Off ` On This function can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Multicha...

72 En Multi Zone In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Multi Zone. And, you can select a different source for each room. There are two ways you can connect Zone speakers:1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.2. Connect them to an a...

73 En Zone 2 Video Output The AV receiver features a composite video output for connection to a TV in Zone 2, so you can enjoy both audio and video in that zone. Note • The ZONE 2 OUT V jack outputs video from components con- nected to composite video only. 12V Trigger Out When Zone 2/3 is turned on...

74 En Adjusting the Volume for Zones ■ Operating on the remote controller ■ Operating on the AV receiver If your Zone 2/3 speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2/3, use its volume control to adjust the volume. Muting Zones ■ Operating on the remote controller Tip • To unmute...

75 En To control the AV receiver with the remote controller while you’re in Zone, you’ll need a commercially available multiroom remote control kit for each zone.• Multiroom kits are made by Niles and Xantech.These kits can also be used when there isn’t a clear line of sight to the AV receiver’s rem...

76 En Controlling Other Components iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/...

77 En ■ Status Messages If either of the following messages is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod/iPhone. • PORT Reading The AV receiver is checking the connection with the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. • PORT U...

78 En ✔ : Available buttons • With some iPod/iPhone models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected.• For detailed operation of iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual of the RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Als...

79 En Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This section explains how to enter the remote control code for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc.“Learning Command...

80 En You’ll need to enter a code for each component that you want to control. Note • Though the provided remote control codes are correct at the time of printing, they are subject to change. 12 When you searched for the model, a message “Successful” will appear. Now the transfer is successful! Go t...

81 En Onkyo components that are connected via u are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. Controlling Onkyo components without u If you want to control an Onkyo component...

83 En The AV receiver’s remote controller can learn the commands of other remote controllers. By transmitting, for example, the Play command from your CD player’s remote controller, the supplied remote controller can learn it, and then reproduce the exact same command when its 1 is pressed in CD rem...

84 En You can program the remote controller’s ACTIVITIES to perform a sequence of remote control actions. Example: To play a CD you typically need to perform the following actions:1. Press RECEIVER to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press 8 RECEIVER to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Pres...

85 En Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. ■ Can’t turn on the AV receiver ■ The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly ■ The AV receiver turns off and after restor...

88 En ■ Can’t control other components ■ Can’t learn commands from another remote controller ■ There’s no sound ■ There’s no video ■ The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control my iPod/iPhone ■ The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod/iPhone as the input source ■ iPod/iPhone doesn’t wo...

90 En ■ The following settings can be made for the S-Video and composite video inputs You must use the buttons on the unit to make these settings.On the AV receiver, press the input selector for the input source that you want to set and the SETUP button simultaneously. While holding down the input s...

91 En Firmware Update To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits your environment. Before proceeding with the update, please read the corresponding explanations carefully. ■ U...

92 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No Update ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-...

93 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No Update ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-...

94 En Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. Video components can be connected...

95 En ■ “Monitor Out” set to “Analog” Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video, S-Video, and PC IN (Analog RGB) sources being upconverted for the component video output. Use this setting if you connect the AV receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT to your TV. C...

96 En The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔ : Output *1 Available resolutions: [640 × 480 60 Hz], [800 × 600 60 Hz], [1024 × 768 60 Hz], [1280 × 1024 60 Hz] *2 Available resolutions: [3840 × 2160 24/25/30 Hz] *3 The output is l...

97 En Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of th...

98 En ■ How to connect and setup 1 Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT MAIN jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) fu...

99 En About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cabl...

100 En Network/USB Features The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. ■ Ethernet Network For the best results, a 100Base-TX switched Ethernet network ...

101 En ■ Server playback The AV receiver can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies:• Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Player 12• Windows Media Connect 2.0• DLNA-certified media serverIf the operating system of your computer is Wi...

102 En For server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats.Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback time may not be display correctly. Note • With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support the following music fil...