Page 2 - Important Safeguards; W A R N I N G; AV I S
2 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TORAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 13.Cleaning – The appliance should be c...
Page 3 - Precautions; ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL; IMPORTANT; Declaration of Conformity; ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
3 1. Warranty ClaimYou can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of warrantyclaim, please report this number. 2. Recording CopyrightRecording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegalwithout permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC FuseThe fuse is located inside the...
Page 4 - Features; Amplifier Features; each of the five channels into 6; Pre Out Jacks; Tuner Features; Rotary Smart Scan Controller; General Features; Remote Control Extension System) and; Supplied accessories
4 Features Amplifier Features ■ 85 Watts Minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the fivechannels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rating)European Models: 115 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6 Ω , 1,000Hz...
Page 5 - Before using this unit; Using the remote controller; Installing the batteries
5 Before using this unit Setting the AM tuning step frequency(worldwide model only) Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AMband tuning steps. Set this switch to match the AM band tuning stepfrequency in your area. U.S.A. and Canada : 10kHzOther areas : 9kHz Setting the volta...
Page 6 - Connection; • Do not turn on any component until you have completed all
6 Connection This section describes, step by step, how to connect the TX-DS656 toyour home theater components. 1 Connecting analog audio source equipment page 8 2 Connecting digital audio source equipment page 8 3 Connecting video source equipment page 9 4 Connecting a video camera or TV game machin...
Page 7 - remote
7 MJ 27122482 ANTENNA AM R V L OUT IN VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 OUT IN OUT IN IN IN TAPE-1 TAPE-2 DVD OUT IN OUT R L R L PHONO CD GND (PLAY) (REC) (PLAY) (REC) R L CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT R L R L V PRE OUT FRONT R L R L DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL) OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL...
Page 8 - Connecting analog audio source equipment; • If you have an LD player with AC-3RF output, connect it via an; Audio connection cable; Source with optical digital output
8 Connection 1 Connecting analog audio source equipment Connect your audio source equipment, such as a turntable, CD player,MD recorder, DAT deck, or cassette tape deck, as shown below. 2 Connecting digital audio source equipment The TX-DS656 has three digital input terminals. Therefore, you canconn...
Page 9 - Connecting video source equipment; • The VIDEO-1 and VIDEO-2 OUT jacks can be used to connect; Connecting a video camera or TV game machine; • The TX-DS656 does not convert S-video input signals into normal; S-Video connection cable
9 3 Connecting video source equipment • With a DVD player, video disc player, etc., that is equipped with at least one digital audio output terminal, its audio output can be connected to theTX-DS656 via an optical or coaxial cable (see the previous page). In thiscase, for recording or using the Mult...
Page 10 - Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output
10 Connection 5 Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output The TX-DS656's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used toconnect a decoder equipped with 5.1-ch audio output (dts decoder,MPEG decoder, etc.). If you do so, use the V or S IN jack of theVIDEO-1/2/3 or DVD connector to connect the video or S-...
Page 11 - Connecting the
11 7 Connecting audio recording equipment Connect your audio recording equipment to the TAPE-1/2 OUT (REC)jacks.Digital recording is not possible, even if a DAT deck or MD recorder isconnected. If you have a 3-head cassette tape deck Connect it to the TAPE-2 IN jacks. This allows you to monitor thes...
Page 12 - Connecting a TV/monitor; • The IPM function is activated and, after 3 seconds, the display
12 Connection 9 Connecting a TV/monitor A TV or monitor equipped with a video input jack can be connected tothe TX-DS656. Note:If distortion of the TV image occurs or if noise is output from the unit,place the unit and the TV as far apart as possible. Turning the unit on/off with the TV's power swit...
Page 13 - Connecting the antennas; Directional linkage; Connecting the antenna cable
13 0 Connecting the antennas Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmantenna adapter (worldwide models) Connecting a 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75/300 ohm adapter:Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around them. Tighten the screwswith a screwdriver. Connecting a coaxial :1. With your fingernai...
Page 14 - Connecting the included antennas; Connecting an FM outdoor antenna; • To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is; Connecting an AM outdoor antenna
14 Connection Connecting the included antennas Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna: The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antennaand move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received.Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that willcause the ...
Page 15 - Recommendations; at the listening position.; Connecting the speaker cables; • Note that the speaker connectors on the European and some other
15 A Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets of speaker terminals areprovided; one for main-room speakers and the other for sub-roomspeakers. This section provides information on connecting the main-room speakers. • For how to connect sub-room speakers, see "Multi-room sy...
Page 16 - Connection for Front, Center, and Surround speakers
16 Connection Connection for Front, Center, and Surround speakers Note: • Be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers to the receiver's corresponding speaker terminals. Also, be sure that you are connectingthe speaker's positive (+) and negative (-) binding posts with thereceiver's corresponding ...
Page 17 - Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
17 C Using the AC outlets You can connect the power cord from other audio device to the rear ofthe TX-DS656. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHEDtype, you can use the POWER button (or the SYSTEM button), or thePOWER button on the remote controller to turn on/off the power toboth the TX-...
Page 18 - • On-screen setting is possible only when your TV is connected to the
18 On-screen setting If your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform various settings on the TV screen. This section shows you the basic operation of on-screen setting, as well as the method of changing the screen setup according to your preference. Selecting the NTSC or PAL system (not a...
Page 19 - Selecting a Menu item; The Menu appears on the TV screen.
19 Selecting a Menu item The on-screen setting is performed by using the cursor buttons andthe ENTER button on the remote controller. This applies to all thesetup items.In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwisespecified.1. Press the ENTER button. The Menu appears on the ...
Page 21 - Speaker system setup; Speaker Setup; Right Surround; Distance setting; LS
21 Speaker system setup • Before performing speaker system setup, make sure that the speakers have been connected properly.• To get optimized surround effects, you need the correct speaker setting for your speaker system and listening environment. What is "System Setup"? In Speaker Setup, yo...
Page 22 - On-screen speaker system setup
22 d * Speaker Distance * Front = 12 ft 3.6 m Center = 12 ft 3.6 m Surround = 7 ft 2.1 m Speaker system setup On-screen speaker system setup In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwisespecified.1. Press the POWER button.2. Press the ENTER button. The Menu appears on the TV...
Page 23 - Speaker system setup using the front panel; -2. Select the distance using the SMART SCAN; While the test tone is output, rotate the SMART SCAN
23 Speaker system setup using the front panel 1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button.2. Press the PARAMETER button. "System Setup" scrolls across the display and then "System"appears. (a) 3. Press the ENTER button. "Sp. Setup" appears on the display.3-1. Press the ENTER button...
Page 24 - Level Calibration using remote controller; While the test tone is output, adjust the output level of the
24 Level Calibration using remote controller You can perform level calibration (channel balance setting) independ-ent of the other speaker system settings.In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwisespecified.1. Press the POWER button.2. Press the TEST TONE button. Press th...
Page 25 - Input source selection and surround setup; Using the on-screen Menu; or; The item (or items) you select changes each time you press the; Menu
25 Input source selection and surround setup Using the on-screen Menu If your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform settingson the TV screen. For further information about using the on-screenMenu, see "Selecting a Menu item" on page 19.In the following procedure, use the remote ...
Page 27 - Using the front panel
27 Using the front panel 1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. The STAND-BY indicator on the front panel goes out and thedisplay lights up. Note:If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is not lit on the display, pressthe SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit's front panel to make itappear on the display. 2. Sele...
Page 28 - Select the desired input source using the SOURCE SELECTOR
28 Input source selection and surround setup Using the remote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set upthe surround mode for playback .1. Press the POWER button. The STAND-BY indicator on the front panel goes out and thedisplay lights up. Note:If the SPEAKER M...
Page 29 - Using the front panel or the remote controller:; The levels of all the speakers have been reset to 0 dB.
29 Playing the input source connected to the MULTICHANNEL INPUT connector Using the front panel or the remote controller: 1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button. The STAND-BY indicator on the front panel goes out and thedisplay lights up. Note:If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is not lit on the display,...
Page 30 - Input Selector
30 Selecting the digital/analog audio input You can select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the digital audio input source is connected using the on-screen display or the front panel switches.The setting will be recalled automatically every time the same digital audio input source is selected. E...
Page 32 - Listening to FM/AM broadcasts; • The frequency is changed in 100 kHz steps in FM and 9 kHz steps in AM.; Automatically tuning in an FM station (Auto tuning); The AUTO indicator lights up on the display.; Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or; If auto tuning of an FM station is not possible; • Tune in a broadcasting station
32 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Tuning in an FM/AM station by specifying thefrequency (Manual tuning) In the following procedure, use the front panel buttons.1. Press the FM or AM button.2. Press the TUNING button. "Tuning" appears on the display. 3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwi...
Page 33 - Recalling a preset broadcasting station; Tune in a desired broadcasting station.; The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display for 8 seconds.; While the MEMORY indicator is lit, press the GROUP button; Canceling a preset station; Select the station you want to cancel.
33 Listening to FM/AM broadcasts Recalling a preset broadcasting station If you preset favorite broadcasting stations, you will be able to select them by using the on-screen Menu and/or the remote controller.You can preset a total of 30 FM and AM stations in three groups. Each of the groups (A, B, a...
Page 34 - Recalling a preset station
34 Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller:1. Press the TUNER button in the SOURCE SELECTOR area.2. Press the TUNER GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is displayed. 3. Press the PRESET a or s button. Using the receiver:1. Press the FM or AM button.2. Press the PRESET butt...
Page 35 - Entering characters; The cursor moves to the next position.; Switching between the frequency and name indication; Changing an entered station name; Characters which can be entered:; Entering a station name
35 For each preset station, you can enter a name consisting of up to eightalphanumeric characters. This is useful because you can easily notewhich station you are listening to by the station name on the display.If a preset station is not given a name, it will be indicated by its tuned-in frequency. ...
Page 36 - Receiving RDS broadcasts; PTY Classifications in Europe
36 Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only) RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only inareas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS?Many FM radio stations now transmit RDS signals which give additionalinformation. RDS provides you with various services so that,...
Page 37 - • When RT signals are received, it takes about 15 seconds for the; Searching for traffic information (TP scan); Press the SCAN button to start searching for other TP stations.; Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)
37 Searching for a station of your favorite programtype (PTY scan) 1. Press the PTY/TP button repeatedly until "PTY" appears on the display. 2. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise to select the program type (PTY), for example"ROCK M".Refer to the explanatio...
Page 38 - Using the Surround modes; Surround modes; For speaker systems with a Left/Right front and Center speakers
38 Using the Surround modes Surround modes The TX-DS656 features the following Surround modes: DOLBY DIGITALUse this mode to playback sources bearing logo, such as DVD software.To enjoy Dolby Digital playback, you need to connect your sourceequipment to the one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors or the...
Page 39 - Selecting a Surround mode
39 Using the Surround modes Selecting a Surround mode Using the on-screen Menu For how to use the on-screen Menu, see "Selecting a Menu item" onpage 19.1. Press the ENTER button. The Menu appears on the TV screen. (a) 2. Select "Surround Setup" using the y or u cursor button and then...
Page 40 - Changing the surround mode parameters; Surround modes for movies; Using the Midnight Theater function; Using the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) function
40 Changing the surround mode parameters Each surround mode is made up of a number of parameters. These parameters can be changed to optimize the reproduced surround sound according to your room size,listening environment, playback source type, taste, etc. Once parameters are set, they will be recal...
Page 41 - Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levels; Selecting the Hall size; Press the PARAMETER button and then
41 Using the Surround modes SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levels In the HALL, LIVE, ARENA, and STUDIO surround modes, you canadjust the levels of reproduced sound reflection and reverberationaccording to the playback software or listening environment.In the following procedur...
Page 42 - Recording from a source; Recording from an audio/video source
42 Recording from a source Recording from an audio/video source Using the on-screen MenuIf your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform settingson the TV screen. For further information about using the on-screenMenu, see "Selecting a Menu item" on page 19.In the following procedur...
Page 43 - Adding sound to video camera images
43 Using the front panel1. Press the REC OUT button. The REC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds. 2. While the REC OUT indicator is flashing, select the recording source using the source selector buttons.The REC OUT indicator and the selected recording source name flash. Indication Video recording I...
Page 44 - Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function; Activating the TAPE-2 MONITOR function; • Once the TAPE-2 Monitor function is activated, sound from only; Using a graphic equalizer
44 Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR function Playing equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacksPlaying equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacks does not differ from playing equipment connected in other ways. See "Input source selection andsurround setup" on page 25. How does the TAPE-2 MONITOR button di...
Page 45 - CH; Learning new control codes; To erase all the learned commands; All the commands stored in programmable area have been erased.
45 Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller The remote controller supplied with the TX-DS656can learn functions available with other compo-nent's remote controllers. The control codes for Onkyo cassette tape decks and CD players arealready available with the su...
Page 46 - Multi-room system connections; through; Connection diagram
46 Multi-room system connections U.S.A. and Canadian models (Xantech Multi-Room Systems)Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made.When making connections 1 through 5 , be sure to connect the units as shown in the diagram below. Do not make a mistake when connecting the units...
Page 47 - A. Operating components displaying Onkyo's
47 MAIN ROOM SUB-ROOM Remote sensor HR-10 5. Remote Emitter Head HE-10 Power supply 3. Remote Emitter HE-50(AC) TX-DS656 4. Components(c) Main speaker Main speaker 1. Components(b) Remote speaker Remote control Remote speaker Multi-room system connections Models other than U.S.A. and Canadian models...
Page 48 - Playing a source in the sub-room; using the VOLUME; • If you use the MULTI-CH INPUT or Surround function, no sound
48 Playing a source in the sub-room In the main room...You can operate the receiver using the front panel and the remotecontroller. (Adjusting the sound volume is possible through the remotecontroller only.)In the sub-room...You can operate the receiver using the remote controller. Be sure todirect ...
Page 49 - Memo
Page 50 - Troubleshooting; Trouble
50 Troubleshooting Power shut off immediately after power on. No power Power but no sound No sound or quiet sound from Center speaker Hum, low-frequency noise Howling when the volume is turned up Rough or scratchy sound/High range is not clear. No sound or quiet sound from subwoofer No sound in sub-...
Page 52 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
52 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC)Front Main L/R channels: 85 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, both channels driven from20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. Center channel: 85 watts min. RMS at 8 ohms, driven from 20Hz to 20kHz ...
Page 53 - Control positions and names; Rear panel; US and Canadian models
53 Control positions and names Rear panel Rear panel For more information about buttons or controls, refer to the pages listedin brackets ( [ ] ) below. 1. FM/AM ANTENNA connector [13, 14]2. VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2, and DVD connectors [9, 10, 12]3. MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector [10]4. DIGITAL INPUT connect...
Page 54 - Front panel; Controls for display and tuning; European models
54 Control positions and names Front panel Front panel For more information about buttons or controls,refer to the pages listed in brackets ([ ]) below.1. STAND-BY indicator [17]2. POWER (or SYSTEM) button [17]3. SPEAKERS MAIN button [27, 29]4. SPEAKERS REMOTE button [48]5. REC OUT button [43]6. MUL...
Page 55 - Remote controller; remote control cables.; DVD player operation buttons; STEREO indicator; b c
55 Remote controller This remote controller can be used to operate Onkyo CD players, DVD playersand (double) cassette tape decks connected via the z remote control cables. The buttons in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO section can be used tostore functions available with the remote controller of your...
