Onkyo TXSR307 - Manuals

5 Contents * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 68). Introduction Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2Precautions .............................................

6 Features Amplifier • 65 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Processing • Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II *1 • DTS and DTS Neo:6 5.1 *2 •...

7 Front & Rear Panels The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (32) Set the AV receiver to On or Standby. b STANDBY indicator (32) L...

8 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. m DISPLAY button (40, 44) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. n SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is ...

9 Front & Rear Panels —Continued a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “...

10 Front & Rear Panels —Continued n VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There is composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal. o...

11 Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a ON/STANDBY button (32) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (38, 64–66) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. c TONE, +, and – buttons (40) Used to adjust the to...

12 Remote Controller —Continued Notes: • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leaka...

13 Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B . Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. * While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. Speaker set B can ...

14 Connecting the AV Receiver Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoo...

15 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables FRONT SPEAKERS A OTHERS The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tigh...

16 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect th...

17 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained wh...

18 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutte...

19 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. The AV receiver supports several co...

20 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued 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, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several sepa...

21 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. ■ Audio Signals • Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT. • Audio and video signals received via ...

22 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tun...

23 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .) • If your DVD/BD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, b...

24 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ...

25 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from you...

27 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Note: When it is connected at the same time as AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R terminal, the input of PORTABLE is given priority to and outputted. Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Connection AV receiver Signal flow Camcorder or console AUX INPUT VIDE...

28 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . ■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is nece...

29 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can play and record. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and . Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connection AV receiver Signal flow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder TV/TAPE I...

30 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack. ■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video: Con...

31 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On/Standby When you start playback on a component connected via u , if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input s...

32 Turning On the AV receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER STANDBY indicator Turning On and Standby On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and th...

33 First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum cros...

34 First Time Setup —Continued Using Audyssey 2EQ™ Notes: • Before starting Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, arrange the room and connect the speakers as you would for enjoying movies. Changes to the room after auto setup requires you run the auto setup again, as room EQ characteristi...

35 First Time Setup —Continued Note: When the room correction and speaker setup is complete, “6. Equalizer” (page 56) will be set to “Audyssey.” Error Messages While the room correction and speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear: ❏ Ambient noise is too high This...

36 First Time Setup —Continued If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you should assign it to the DVD/BD input selector. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by ...

37 First Time Setup —Continued Notes: • Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources’ manual. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. If you connect an ...

38 Basic Operations Basic AV receiver Operation 1 Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. To select an input source with the remote controller. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receive...

39 Basic Operations —Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. You can adjust the brightness of the display. You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the v...

40 Basic Operations —Continued 7 For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers...

41 Basic Operations —Continued The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. Note: The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz an...

42 Listening to the Radio For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, a...

43 Listening to the Radio —Continued With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection. Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM...

44 Listening to the Radio —Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Displaying AM/FM Radio Information 1 Press the [AM] or [FM] button to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by the [D.TUN] button. (Actual display dep...

45 Listening to the Radio —Continued You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations. Deleting Presets Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations 1 Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number flashes....

46 Listening to the Radio —Continued RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadca...

48 Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only ...

49 Using the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 53. Selecting on the AV receiver ■ [MOVIE/TV] button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. ■ [MUSIC] button This button selects the listening modes in...

50 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Mono/Multiplex Sources ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format The Speaker layout illustration shows which speakers are set to active in the “Sp Config” setting (see page 54). The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows ...

51 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Stereo Source ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ PLII Movie ✔ ✔ PLII Music ✔ ✔ PLII Game ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Cinema ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔ Orchestra ✔ Unplugged ✔ Studio-Mix ✔ TV Logic ✔ Game-RPG ✔ Game-A...

52 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Multichannel Sources ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ Dolby Digital/DTS/DTS 96/24 ✔ ✔ Orchestra ✔ Unplugged ✔ Studio-Mix ✔ TV Logic ✔ Game-RPG ✔ Game-Action ✔ Game-Rock ✔ Game-Sports ✔ AllC...

53 Using the Listening Modes —Continued 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. Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing hig...

54 Advanced Setup Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the Audyssey ...

55 Advanced Setup —Continued Crossover (Crossover Frequency) This setting is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as “ Small ” in the “3. Sp Config” on page 54. To get the best bas...

56 Advanced Setup —Continued 5. Level Cal (Speaker Levels Calibration) These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. ...

57 Advanced Setup —Continued With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Audio Adjust Settings 7. Audio Adjust Multiplex/Mono Settings Input (Mux) Main: The main channel is output (default). Sub: The sub channel is output. M/S: Both the mai...

58 Advanced Setup —Continued Audyssey Settings After room correction and speaker setup is completed, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ becomes “On” by default. Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at...

59 Advanced Setup —Continued This section explains items on the Hardware menu. Hardware Setup 8. Hardware Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID fro...

60 Advanced Setup —Continued You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Using the Audio Settings RECEIVER AUDIO qwer 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [AUDIO] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [ q ]/[ w ] buttons to select an item. 3 Use the Left and Right [ e ]/[ ...

61 Advanced Setup —Continued Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ Dyn Vol See “Dyn Vol” of “Audio Adjust Settings” on page 58. Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. Note: The Music Opt...

62 Controlling Other Components You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.To control another component, you must first enter that component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button.This section explains how to enter remote control ...

63 Controlling Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u 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...

64 Controlling Other Components —Continued The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. a ON/STANDBY button Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. b TOP MENU...

65 Controlling Other Components —Continued The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. a ON/STANDBY button Set the component to On or Standby. b Arrow [ q ]/[ w...

66 Controlling Other Components —Continued By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the following buttons. The [DOCK] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an ...

67 Controlling Other Components —Continued r PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. s RANDOM button* Used with the shuffle function. * Buttons marked with an asterisk ( * ) are not supported by 3rd generat...

68 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 • Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly. • Unplug the power cord f...

70 Troubleshooting —Continued • Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary. • If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors a...

71 Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section General ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Control Terminal Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Rated Output Power North American: 65 watts minimum continuous power per channel,...

5 Contents * To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button (see page 68). Introduction Important Safety Instructions .................................... 2Precautions .............................................

6 Features Amplifier • 65 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 100 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 120 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Processing • Dolby Digital and Pro Logic II *1 • DTS and DTS Neo:6 5.1 *2 •...

7 Front & Rear Panels The actual front panel has various logos printed on it. They are not shown here for clarity. The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. a ON/STANDBY button (32) Set the AV receiver to On or Standby. b STANDBY indicator (32) L...

8 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. m DISPLAY button (40, 44) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. n SETUP button Opens and closes the setup menus. o TUNING, PRESET, Arrow, and ENTER buttons When AM or FM is ...

9 Front & Rear Panels —Continued a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL These coaxial digital audio inputs are for connecting components with a coaxial digital audio output, such as a CD player or DVD/BD player. They’re assignable, which means you can assign each one to an input selector to suit your setup. See “...

10 Front & Rear Panels —Continued n VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be connected here for recording and playback. There is composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal. o...

11 Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a ON/STANDBY button (32) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (38, 64–66) Selects the remote controller modes and the input sources. c TONE, +, and – buttons (40) Used to adjust the to...

12 Remote Controller —Continued Notes: • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leaka...

13 Enjoying Home Theater You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B . Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback. * While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. Speaker set B can ...

14 Connecting the AV Receiver Speaker Configuration For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect five speakers and a powered subwoofer.The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoo...

15 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Connecting the Speaker Cables FRONT SPEAKERS A OTHERS The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. 1 Strip about 5/8" (15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tigh...

16 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect th...

17 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained wh...

18 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your other AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections. Optical Digital Jacks The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutte...

19 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can switch the audio and video signals simultaneously simply by changing the input source on the AV receiver. The AV receiver supports several co...

20 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued 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, DVD/BD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several sepa...

21 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued If you have an HDMI-compatible player, you can connect it to the AV receiver with an HDMI cable. ■ Audio Signals • Audio and video signals received via inputs other than the HDMI IN jacks are not output by the HDMI OUT. • Audio and video signals received via ...

22 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from your TV. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . If your TV has no audio outputs, connect an audio output from your VCR or cable or satellite receiver to the AV receiver and use its tun...

23 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . (To record as well, use and , or and .) • If your DVD/BD player has main left and right outputs and multichannel left and right outputs, b...

24 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued With this hookup, you can use the tuner in your VCR or DVR to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, which is useful if your TV has no audio outputs. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection or . Connecting a VCR or DVR for Playback ...

25 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Notes: • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while it’s on Standby.• If you want to record directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from you...

27 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued Note: When it is connected at the same time as AUX INPUT AUDIO L/R terminal, the input of PORTABLE is given priority to and outputted. Connecting a Camcorder, Game Console, or Other Device Connection AV receiver Signal flow Camcorder or console AUX INPUT VIDE...

28 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp • With connection , you can listen to and record audio from the CD player. • To connect the CD player digitally, use connection or . ■ Turntable (MM) with no Phono Preamp Built-in A phono preamp is nece...

29 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued • With connection , you can play and record. • To connect the recorder digitally for playback, use connections and , or and . Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Connection AV receiver Signal flow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder TV/TAPE I...

30 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued ■ If Your iPod Supports Video: Connect your RI Dock’s audio output jacks to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks, and connect its video output jack to the AV receiver’s CBL/SAT IN or VCR/DVR IN V jack. ■ If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video: Con...

31 Connecting the AV Receiver —Continued With u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: ■ Auto Power On/Standby When you start playback on a component connected via u , if the AV receiver is on Standby, it will automatically turn on and select that component as the input s...

32 Turning On the AV receiver ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY RECEIVER STANDBY indicator Turning On and Standby On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY] button. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights up, and th...

33 First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size for purposes of bass management, optimum cros...

34 First Time Setup —Continued Using Audyssey 2EQ™ Notes: • Before starting Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup, arrange the room and connect the speakers as you would for enjoying movies. Changes to the room after auto setup requires you run the auto setup again, as room EQ characteristi...

35 First Time Setup —Continued Note: When the room correction and speaker setup is complete, “6. Equalizer” (page 56) will be set to “Audyssey.” Error Messages While the room correction and speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear: ❏ Ambient noise is too high This...

36 First Time Setup —Continued If you connect to a COMPONENT VIDEO IN, you must assign it to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD/BD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, you should assign it to the DVD/BD input selector. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by ...

37 First Time Setup —Continued Notes: • Make sure you also set your digital sources to send out a digital signals. Please refer to the digital sources’ manual. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. If you connect an ...

38 Basic Operations Basic AV receiver Operation 1 Use the AV receiver’s input selector buttons to select an input source. To select an input source with the remote controller. Press the [RECEIVER] button, and then press its INPUT SELECTOR buttons. 2 To turn the speakers on or off, use the AV receive...

39 Basic Operations —Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. You can adjust the brightness of the display. You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. To unmute the AV receiver, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button again, or adjust the v...

40 Basic Operations —Continued 7 For private listening, you can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch phone plug) to the AV receiver’s PHONES jack. Notes: • Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones. • While the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack, the speakers...

41 Basic Operations —Continued The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. Note: The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input signals with a sampling rate below 48 kHz an...

42 Listening to the Radio For AM/FM tuning to work properly, you must specify the AM/FM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, a...

43 Listening to the Radio —Continued With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations and store your favorite stations as presets for easy selection. Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations ■ Auto Tuning Mode When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM...

44 Listening to the Radio —Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Displaying AM/FM Radio Information 1 Press the [AM] or [FM] button to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by the [D.TUN] button. (Actual display dep...

45 Listening to the Radio —Continued You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM and FM radio stations. Deleting Presets Selecting Presets Presetting AM/FM Stations 1 Tune into the AM or FM station you want to store as a preset. 2 Press the [MEMORY] button. The preset number flashes....

46 Listening to the Radio —Continued RDS only works in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned to an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadca...

48 Recording This section explains how to record the input source and how to record audio and video from separate sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded.• Sources connected to a digital input cannot be recorded. Only ...

49 Using the Listening Modes For a description of each listening mode, see “About the Listening Modes” on page 53. Selecting on the AV receiver ■ [MOVIE/TV] button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. ■ [MUSIC] button This button selects the listening modes in...

50 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Mono/Multiplex Sources ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format The Speaker layout illustration shows which speakers are set to active in the “Sp Config” setting (see page 54). The LISTENING MODE button illustration shows ...

51 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Stereo Source ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ PLII Movie ✔ ✔ PLII Music ✔ ✔ PLII Game ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Cinema ✔ ✔ Neo:6 Music ✔ ✔ Orchestra ✔ Unplugged ✔ Studio-Mix ✔ TV Logic ✔ Game-RPG ✔ Game-A...

52 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Multichannel Sources ✔ : Available Listening Modes Listening Mode Button Speaker layout Direct ✔ ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ ✔ Dolby Digital/DTS/DTS 96/24 ✔ ✔ Orchestra ✔ Unplugged ✔ Studio-Mix ✔ TV Logic ✔ Game-RPG ✔ Game-Action ✔ Game-Rock ✔ Game-Sports ✔ AllC...

53 Using the Listening Modes —Continued 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. Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output directly with minimal processing, providing hig...

54 Advanced Setup Note: This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button. This section explains how to check the speaker settings and how to set them manually, which is useful if you change a speaker after performing the Audyssey ...

55 Advanced Setup —Continued Crossover (Crossover Frequency) This setting is set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).This setting only applies to the speakers that you specified as “ Small ” in the “3. Sp Config” on page 54. To get the best bas...

56 Advanced Setup —Continued 5. Level Cal (Speaker Levels Calibration) These settings are set automatically by the Audyssey 2EQ™ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (see page 33).You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. ...

57 Advanced Setup —Continued With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Audio Adjust Settings 7. Audio Adjust Multiplex/Mono Settings Input (Mux) Main: The main channel is output (default). Sub: The sub channel is output. M/S: Both the mai...

58 Advanced Setup —Continued Audyssey Settings After room correction and speaker setup is completed, Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ becomes “On” by default. Dynamic EQ Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on (default). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at...

59 Advanced Setup —Continued This section explains items on the Hardware menu. Hardware Setup 8. Hardware Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID fro...

60 Advanced Setup —Continued You can change various audio settings by pressing the [AUDIO] button. Using the Audio Settings RECEIVER AUDIO qwer 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [AUDIO] button. 2 Use the Up and Down [ q ]/[ w ] buttons to select an item. 3 Use the Left and Right [ e ]/[ ...

61 Advanced Setup —Continued Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ Dyn Vol See “Dyn Vol” of “Audio Adjust Settings” on page 58. Music Optimizer The Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use “lossy” compression, such as MP3. Note: The Music Opt...

62 Controlling Other Components You can control your DVD player, CD player, and other components with the AV receiver’s remote controller.To control another component, you must first enter that component’s remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button.This section explains how to enter remote control ...

63 Controlling Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u 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...

64 Controlling Other Components —Continued The [DVD/BD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. a ON/STANDBY button Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. b TOP MENU...

65 Controlling Other Components —Continued The [CD] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 62. a ON/STANDBY button Set the component to On or Standby. b Arrow [ q ]/[ w...

66 Controlling Other Components —Continued By pressing the REMOTE MODE button that’s been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the following buttons. The [DOCK] button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an ...

67 Controlling Other Components —Continued r PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes.Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2 RI Dock. s RANDOM button* Used with the shuffle function. * Buttons marked with an asterisk ( * ) are not supported by 3rd generat...

68 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 • Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly. • Unplug the power cord f...

70 Troubleshooting —Continued • Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary. • If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors a...

71 Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section General ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Control Terminal Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Rated Output Power North American: 65 watts minimum continuous power per channel,...