Page 2 - Important Safeguards; WARNING; AVIS
2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructio...
Page 3 - Precautions
3 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In caseof warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use isillegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is lo...
Page 4 - Contents; Before using; Connect to devices with
4 Contents Before using Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Features ...........................................................
Page 5 - Selecting an input source and adjusting the; Operationing your programmed remote; Erasing all the commands programmed; Remote controller; Declaration of Conformity; ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
5 Contents 2. Input Setup menu ..................................................... 38 2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 2-2. Video Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 2-3. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu ........................... ...
Page 6 - Features; Amplifier Features; Other Performance Features; Supplied accessories; AM loop antenna
6 Features Amplifier Features ■ 100 Watts minimum of continuous RMSpower to each of the five channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than0.08% THD (North American models, FTCrated) ■ 130 Watts minimum of continuous RMSpower to each of the five channels into 6 Ω at 1 kHz (European models,...
Page 7 - Installing the remote controller batteries; Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing; Before using this unit; Using the remote controller; Remote control sensor
7 Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram(positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside thebattery compartment. 3....
Page 8 - Front panel; J K L
8 STANDBY/ON STANDBY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX-DS 696 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE DVD REC OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL CH LEVEL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VCR 2 VCR 1 AUDIO SELECTOR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY DIMMER PUSH TO ENTER DSP ...
Page 9 - Front display
9 Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. POWER switch [19] Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS696. STANDBY indicator [7, 19] Lights when the TX-DS696 is in the standby state and flashes whena signal is received from the remote contro...
Page 10 - CH SEL/TOP MENU button
10 HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M J I H G F E D C B A 0 8 9 1 K 234 56 7 Remote controller SEND/LEARN indicator [50, 54, 56] This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed intoor sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an erroris made or battery power is low. ON/STDB...
Page 11 - LIGHT button
11 Remote controller ZONE 2/SEARCH/ENTER button ZONE 2: When in the RCVR mode, press this button to perform operations on the remote zone (Zone 2). [45] SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section on a disc where you want to start playback. [48] ENTER: When in the MD mode, for con...
Page 12 - Connections; Improper connection
12 Default setting Input source Digital input Component video Multichannel DVD COAX 1 INPUT 1 Yes VIDEO 1 COAX 2 INPUT 2 No VIDEO 2 ---- INPUT 1 No VIDEO 3 OPT 2 INPUT 1 No VIDEO 4 ---- INPUT 1 No TAPE ---- No FM AMPHONO ---- No CD OPT 1 No CAUTION: 6 OHMSMIN./ SPEAKER R L P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL I...
Page 13 - Audio connection cable; Connecting your audio components; Audio Setup
13 P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL INPUT 1 OUTPUT FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD IN OUT IN OUT IN MONITOR OUT L R CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURR SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 1 2 PRE OUT MULTI CHANNEL INPUT DIGITAL INPUT L R OUT IN PHONO TAPE CD 2. CD player (CD) 1. Turnta...
Page 14 - Connecting your video components; The flow of the video signals is as follows:; • The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT
14 C B C R Y INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT C B C R Y C B C R Y COMPONENT VIDEO L R VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD VIDEO 4 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 3 CENTER SUB WOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 1 2 UT DIGITAL INPUT IN TAPE 8. TV monitor or Projector (MONITOR OUT) 5. VCR (VIDEO 2) Component vide...
Page 15 - Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video
15 Connections 7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device (VIDEO 1) If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect itto the S VIDEO 1 IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does nothave an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal toth...
Page 16 - Power on/ready function; Connecting power amplifiers
16 Connections AC 230-240 V 50 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX. AC OUTLETS SWITCHED100W MAX. AC OUTLET ex. USA and Canadianmodels ex. European andsome Asian models Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETSconnectors The TX-DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connectingthe power cords from other devices ...
Page 17 - Connect to devices with multichannel output; Positioning speakers; Standard speaker placement; Connecting speakers; Check the impedance of the speakers you are
17 Connecting speakers Connections Connect to devices with multichannel output By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channeloutput. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS696 to the p...
Page 18 - Connecting a subwoofer; It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance.; Connecting the speaker cable
18 CAUTION: 6 OHMSMIN./ SPEAKER R L P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO SEE INSTRUCTION MANUALFOR CORRECT SETTING. 4 OHMSMIN./ SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER ZONE 2SPEAKERS R L R L R L FRONT SURR L R 1 2 PRE OUT CENTER L R V...
Page 19 - Connecting the power; STANDBY indicator; Turn off
19 • The TX-DS696 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position ( ON ). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS696 will automaticallyenter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light(same condition after step 2 below). • Before you plug in the TX...
Page 20 - Connecting antennas; Connecting the AM antenna cable; Connecting the FM indoor antenna:; Assembling the AM loop antenna
20 FM 75 AM ANTENNA Strip away the insulation from the end ofthe cable, then fully insert the strippedend of the cable. (Indoor) AM loop antenna Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. 1 2 3 Insert into the ...
Page 21 - Outdoor antenna; Slit B; Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300; Outdoor
21 FM 75 AM ANTENNA FM 75 AM ANTENNA Connecting antennas Outdoor antenna (Indoor)AM loop antenna To TV (or VCR) To receiver 1 2 3, 4 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 6 mm 3 mm 6 mm 15mm 5/8" Slit B Wire A Slit C Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (For all models other than USA,Can...
Page 22 - Speaker setup; • The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected.; Speaker Configuration submenu; Turn the jog dial to set whether or; Your speaker settings:; Buttons to be used; Press to go back one level up.; Level 1 Main menu level; SETUP
22 Speaker setup After you have installed the TX-DS696, connected all thecomponents, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time toperform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimumsound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout.Before you perform the following settings, it...
Page 23 - Speaker Distance submenu
23 Speaker setup Speaker Distance submenu This submenu provides settings that tell the TX-DS696 how faraway your speakers are located from the listening position so that itcan provide the optimum sound space. If you are continuing fromsetting the speaker configuration and are still in the setting mo...
Page 24 - About the other settings
24 Speaker setup About the other settings The factory settings for your TX-DS696 are given in the table onpage 12. If you connect your system in accordance with these factorysettings, there is no need to change them. However, if you do not,you will need to change the settings that do not match. If y...
Page 25 - Listening to Radio Broadcasts; Tuning into a radio station; Press either the AM or FM input; Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode); press the FM MODE button
25 Listening to Radio Broadcasts One of the features of the TX-DS696 that is most frequently used isits ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-DS696 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening tothe radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, byprese...
Page 26 - Erasing a preset radio station; The selected preset station is erased.; • Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory; Selecting a preset radio station; The RCVR MODE button lights green.
26 Listening to Radio Broadcasts Erasing a preset radio station 1. Press the AM or FM button and press the PRESET / button to select the preset radio station that you want erase (see above). 2. Press the PRESET MEMORY button. “Preset In?” appears. 4. Press the jog dial. The selected preset station i...
Page 27 - Listening to RDS broadcasts
27 Listening to RDS broadcasts (European models only) Listening to RDS broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only inareas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting.RDS was developed within the Eur...
Page 28 - program type you desire.; Performing a PTY scan; Performing a TP scan
28 3. Press the jog dial. The TX-DS696 will scan until it reaches astation broadcasting traffic information. If“Not Found” appears on the display, a TPstation cannot be located. 2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times. Listening to RDS broadcasts Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are c...
Page 29 - Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS696; Listening with headphones; Basic operation; Press the input source (or input selector on the; buttons on the remote controller or turn the
29 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS696 Though the TX-DS696 is often used to listen to the radio, it does notshow you its true ability until it is used to play music or watchvideos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS696 has the latest in state-of-the-art features to play back today’s acoustic techn...
Page 30 - Switching the display; Using the sleep time (remote controller only); Adjusting the brightness of the front display
30 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS696 Switching the display While listening to or watching an input source, you can display theinformation regarding the type of source and signal being input bypressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-DS696 or the remotecontroller. When an input source other tha...
Page 31 - Changing the audio mode; Enjoying the multichannel output
31 Changing the audio mode Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel (or AUDIObutton on the remote controller) to change the audio mode. Eachtime the button is pressed, the mode changes from “AUTO” → “Multich” → “Analog” and back to “AUTO.” The “AUTO” audio mode is recommended for normal ci...
Page 32 - Using listening mode; Listening modes
32 Using listening mode Listening modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right frontspeakers. Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound qualityadjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and leftfront channels is output to the right and lef...
Page 33 - Changing the listening mode; Using Cinema Re-Equalization; Remote cotroller only; Jog dial
33 Using listening mode Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listeningmode buttons on the remote controller. You can also set the listening mode using the jog dial on the TX-DS696. Push the jog dial repeatedly to cycle the listening mode fromDirect → St...
Page 34 - Setup menus; Main menu
34 Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Large c.Center :Large d.Surround :Large Quit:|SETUP| 5.OS...
Page 35 - Navigating through the Setup menu; Press the RETURN button to return; The screen for that menu appears.
35 Setting procedures and button operations Remote controller TX-DS696 Main menu Display menu (display OSD menu) Select item Enter selected item Menu Select item Enter selected item Submenu Select item Set parameter Other Move up one level Exit OSD menu 1. Press the SETUP button. The main menu scree...
Page 36 - The complete frequency range for the channel you are setting; Speaker Setup menu
36 Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level D| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Large c.Center :Large d.Surround :Large Quit:...
Page 37 - Calibrating the speaker levels
37 Setup menus 1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size ofeach speaker. a. Subwoofer Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected. No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected. b. Front Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized. Small: Select ...
Page 39 - Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack.; Input source selected
39 Setup menus 2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu The settings made in this sub-menu are valid for the input source thatis currently selected with the input source buttons at the front paneland, therefore, these settings are made separately for each digitalinput source. This sub-menu will not appear if the s...
Page 40 - Digital Format; configuration or the selected input source.; Input source signals; • The TX-DS696 will automatically switch to the listening mode
40 Setup menus 2-4. IntelliVolume sub-menu a. IntelliVolume When switching input sources, you may find that the output level fordifferent components or input sources connected to the TX-DS696 isdifferent even though the main volume setting is the same. Undernormal circumstances, you would then have ...
Page 41 - Listening Mode Setup menu; Relationship between listening mode and parameter; Description listening mode parameters
41 Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 3.Listening Mode Setup 1.Stereo Setup 2.Surround Setup 3.Orchestra Setup 4.Unplugged Setup 5.Studio-Mix Setup 6.TV Logic Setup 7.All Ch Stereo Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 3. Listening M...
Page 42 - • The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby
42 4-4. AM Freq Step Setup sub-menu (Worldwide model only) a. AM Frequency Step This submenu only appears on the worldwide model. The initialsetting is 9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are usingthe TX-DS696 in a 10-kHz region. 4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu a. Headphones Level You can...
Page 43 - (For all models other than USA and Canadian models); VIDEO 1
43 5. OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screendisplay (OSD) for the TX-DS696 by setting different colors orpositions for its display. Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 5.OSD Setup 1.O...
Page 44 - Recording; Recording the input source (REC OUT selector); Caution; • Surround and multichannel audio cannot be recorded.; Recording both the audio and video; Hint; Input source buttons; REC OUT
44 3. Start recording at the recording device connected to the TAPE OUT jacks. You can press the REC OUT button to display which inputsource is selected for recording. When “Rec Sel : Off” isdisplayed, no signal is output for recording. Notes: • You cannot use the REC OUT selector to record video si...
Page 45 - Enjoying music in the remote zone; • After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the; Selecting an input source:
45 Enjoying music in the remote zone Notes: • If you wish to use the remote controller from a separate room or other location where the signals will not reach the TX-DS696, you will needto purchase a commercially available remote control sensor and emitter. • After you press the ZONE 2 button on the...
Page 46 - Using remote controller; Overview; Calling up a preset radio station; Press the CH or button to select the desired; Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck; VOL
46 Using remote controller Overview The RC-440M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operatethe components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Modebutton that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Thensimply press the desired operation button and the component willoper...
Page 47 - Controlling an Onkyo CD player; STDBY
47 Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the CD MODE button. The CD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operationbutto...
Page 48 - Controlling an Onkyo DVD player; DISC
48 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. The DVD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are ...
Page 49 - Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder
49 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The z connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the MD MODE button. The MD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operationbuttons tha...
Page 50 - Learning a pre-programming code; These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player
50 Learning a pre-programming code HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M DISPLAY SEND/LEARNindicator Numeric keys Buttons thatcan be pre-programmed Learning a pre-programming code By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-440Mremote controller able to operate a product from another brand. Th...
Page 51 - Pre-programmong codes; CABLE; SAT; BRAND; DVD; BRAND; TV; BRAND; VCR; BRAND
51 Pre-programmong codes Learning a pre-programming code CABLE BRAND SETTING No. GENERALINSTRUMENTS 500 GEMINI 501 HAMLIN 502, 503, 504, 505 JERROLD 500, 506, 507, 508,509, 510, 511, 512,513, 514 MACOM 515, 516, 517 MAGNAVOX 518 OAK 519, 520, 521 PANASONIC 522, 523 PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527,528, 52...
Page 52 - Operating your programmed remote controller
52 Operating your programmed remote controller Numeric keys HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M ON STDBY ENTER MUTING CABLE MODE CH VOL CABLE MODE (Cable Tuner Mode) 1. Press the CABLE MODE button. The CABLE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to ...
Page 54 - Programming procedure; Place the remote controller and the remote controller
54 Programming the commands of remote controllersfor other devices into the remote controller 5 to 15 cm(2 to 6 inches) Buttons that cannot be programmed. POW ER SLEEP DIMMER SUR MODE VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 TAPE DVD C D C D DVD TUNER TUNER PHONO INPUT SELECTOR DISC TAP E VOLUME CH SEL PRESET M UTING TEST T...
Page 56 - ENTER; You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.; Press and hold down the desired MODE button for; • If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the
56 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into theremote controller HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M ENTER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M ENTER SEND/LEARNindicator MODEbuttons SEND/LEARNindicator MODEbuttons Erasing the programmed command from onebutton You can only erase m...
Page 57 - Using a Macro function; Programming a Macro function; MODE MACRO; What is a Macro function?; only pressing two buttons
57 Using a Macro function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO buttonfor each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed bypressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODEMACRO button. For example, to program the macro described...
Page 58 - Programming the Direct Macro function; DIRECT MACRO
58 Using a Macro function Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of buttonoperations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so themacro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the directmacro function, only one macro can be programm...
Page 59 - Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button; Press and hold down the desired MODE button,; Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE; MODE buttons
59 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, and then releaseboth buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and theSEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODEMACRO button, the...
Page 60 - Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from; Macro mode programming memo:
60 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that havebeen programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that youhave programmed into the remote controller and return it to itsdefault settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings ofthe remote controller...
Page 61 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION; 00 W per channel min. RMS at 8; TUNER SECTION
61 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than0.08% total harmonic distortion.125 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz withno more than 0.1% totalharmonic...
Page 62 - Troubleshooting guide
62 FM/AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not connected. ➞ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antennaterminals. Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable atnight or with weak stations). • Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. ➞ Mo...
Page 63 - VIDEO and AUDIO; Desired picture does not appear.; REMOTE CONTROLLER; LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.; If one of the messages shown below appears; Multichannel audio is not output.
63 Troubleshooting guide VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectorscompletely. No OSD Menu display. • Improper connection. ➞ Check connections. • OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S V...
