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. Incase of 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; Minimum speaker configuration for; Connecting power amplifiers and; Adjusting the volume for the remote zone
4 Contents Before using Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Supplied accessories ......................................... 5 ...
Page 5 - To record the input source signal you are currently; Giving a name to each input source; Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button .. 65; Supplied accessories; Declaration of Conformity
5 Contents Listening to RDS broadcasts .......................... 51 Listening to RDS broadcasts .......................................... 51 PTY program types in Europe ....................................... 51 Displaying Radio Text (RT) ........................................... 52 Performing a...
Page 6 - Features; THX Select
6 Features ■ THX Surround EX ® ■ THX ® Select Certified ■ Dolby ® Digital, DTS ® , Dolby ® Pro Logic TM ■ Theater-Dimensional TM Virtual Surround Mode ■ Cinema Re-EQ TM Circuitry ■ 100 W × 2 (Front), 100 W (Center), 100 W × 2 (Surround), 100 W (Surround Back) at 8 Ω , 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD (FTC) ■ 1...
Page 7 - Before using this unit
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 thepolarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–)symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3....
Page 8 - Front panel facilities; Front panel; L N
8 TUNING UP DOWN FM MUTE / MODE DISPLAY STEREO CHARACTER / MEMORY DIRECT THX SURROUND BASS / TREBLE EXIT MENU LISTENING MODE / DTS ZONE 2 VOL CH LEVEL FM AM PHONO C D TAPE DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 VCR 2 VIDEO 1 VCR 1 STANDBY/ ON POWER ANDBY ST ZONE 2 OFF ON REC OUT ZONE 2 PHONES AV RECEIVER TX-DS...
Page 12 - Rear panel facilities; • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper; • Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with
12 R R R L L L P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L (SB) ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXIAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER ...
Page 13 - GND; PRE OUT
13 Rear panel facilities Optical digital input terminal An optical digital input terminal isequipped with a protection cap. Whenconnecting, remove this cap. When notusing, put the cap back on the terminal. COAXIAL Coaxial cable OPTICAL Optical fiber cable DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT(coaxial and optical) Th...
Page 14 - MULTI CHANNEL INPUT; • When connecting a VCR or other video component, make sure; MONITOR OUT
14 Rear panel facilities MULTI CHANNEL INPUT By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other componentthat has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1channel or 7.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable thatcan properly connect the TX-DS787 to the peripheral device. AUD...
Page 15 - 2V TRIGGER terminal
15 Rear panel facilities 12V TRIGGER terminal This terminal is provided so that you can use the operation of theTX-DS787 control the operation of another externally connecteddevice. Connect the component to this 1/8-inch mini-jack terminaland when the set input source is selected, the device will tu...
Page 16 - Example of how to connect your equipment
16 REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L (SB) ANTENNA GND FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNELINPUT FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUB WOOFER CENTER (SB) CENTER R L AM FM 75 ZONE 2 MAIN IR IN DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 OUT TAPE CD PH R L IN VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD ...
Page 17 - Default setting; Input source; Standard connections
17 MODEL AV RECEIVER TX-DS 787 MASTER VOLUME VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO CAM INPUT / 4 VIDEO S VIDEO Default setting Input source Digital input Component video CD OPTICAL 1 PHONO ---- FM AM TAPE ---- DVD COAXIAL 1 INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 2 ---- VIDEO 2 ---- ---- VIDEO 3 OPTICAL 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO 4 ---- ----...
Page 19 - Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital; Audio Setup; Connecting a television monitor or projector
19 9. Connecting video camera or television game Using an RCA-type video connection cable, connect the videooutput terminal (composite) on the device to the VIDEO 4 INjacks on the TX-DS787. If there is an S video output terminal onthe device, connect it to the S VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT jackusing an ...
Page 20 - Connecting speakers; Ideal speaker configuration
20 Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientationtowards the screen. So for the side dipoles, the arrows pointforward. For the back dipoles, the arrows should point towardseach other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room. Connecting speakers 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 1 8 2 3 4...
Page 21 - Connecting the speaker cable
21 P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNELINPUT OUT TAPE CD...
Page 22 - Connecting antennas; Connecting the AM antenna cable; • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for; Assembling the AM loop antenna; Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.
22 REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT R L R L DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) 1 FRONT SURR VIDEO S VIDEO ZONE 2 MAIN IR IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 Strip away the insulationfrom the end of the cable,then fully insert thestripped end of the cable. (Indoor) AM loop antenna Connecting antennas Connecting ...
Page 24 - Connecting to the remote zone (Zone 2) input; • Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller
24 R R L L P B P R Y P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 DVD MON ITOR OUT V IDEO 3 R L INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT I N I N I N I N R L FRONT SPEAKERS SURR SPEAKERS SURRBACK SPEAKER CENSPE ER AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS 787 AM FM 75 CAUTION: SPE...
Page 25 - Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input
25 Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input Outline If the TX-DS787 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosurewhere the infrared beams from the remote controller cannot enter,then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. Insuch a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor ...
Page 26 - Connecting power amplifiers and two surround back speakers; Connecting power amplifiers; Speaker Config
26 REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 V IDEO 2 R L GND DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL INPUT (COAXAL) 1 2 1 2 FRONT OUT VIDEO R L AM F 75 ZONE 2 MA IR IN PRE OUT R L (SB) FRONT SURR SURRBACK SUB WOOFER CENTER 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Power amplifier Connecting power amplifiers and two su...
Page 27 - Connecting the power; Memory preservation
27 TUNING UP DOWN FM MUTE / MODE DISPLAY STEREO CHARACTER / MEMORY DIRECT THX SURROUND BASS / TREBLE EXIT MENU LISTENING MODE ZONE 2 VOL CH LEVEL FM AM PHONO C D TAPE DVD VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 VCR 2 VIDEO 1 VCR 1 STANDBY/ ON POWER ANDBY ST ZONE 2 OFF ON REC OUT ZONE 2 PHONES AV RECEIVER TX-DS 787 ...
Page 29 - Button on remote controller
29 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 |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Small c.Center :Small d.Surr L/R :Small e...
Page 30 - Speaker Setup; Speaker Setup menu
30 Speaker Setup 1. Speaker Setup menu After you have installed the TX-DS787, 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...
Page 31 - Select if you will enter the distances in feet.
31 Speaker Setup 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 |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-2.Speaker Distance a.Unit :meters b.Front L/R : 3.60m c.Center : 3.60m...
Page 32 - Calibrating the speaker levels
32 Speaker Setup 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 |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-3.Level Calibration a.Left : 0dB b.Center : 0dB c.Right : 0dB d.Surr R...
Page 33 - a. Bass Peak Level Limiter
33 Speaker Setup 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 |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1-4.Bass Peak Level a.Bass Peak Level Limiter :Off Quit:|OSD| a. Bass Pe...
Page 34 - Input Setup; Initial settings for each input source; : Available for digital input but not set in initial settings.
34 Input Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD 1.Audio Setup 2.Video Setup 3.Listening Mode Preset 4.Tone Control 5.IntelliVolume 6.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listen...
Page 36 - The default settings are given below.; When you change to an input source set to “Last,” the video
36 Input Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD a.Audio Setup b.Video Setup c.Listening Mode Preset d.Tone Control e.IntelliVolume f.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2-2.Video Setup Input:DVD a.Video :DVD b.Co...
Page 37 - Input source signals; • The TX-DS787 will automatically switch to the listening
37 Input Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD a.Audio Setup b.Video Setup c.Listening Mode Preset d.Tone Control e.IntelliVolume f.12V Trigger |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2-3.ListeningMode Preset Input:DVD a.2ch So...
Page 38 - Listening Modes; This mode is for playing back sources using THX.
38 Input Setup • THX Surround EX “THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX” is a jointdevelopment of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division ofLucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encodedwith Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able toreproduce an extra channel ...
Page 39 - Enhanced 7
39 Input Setup T-D (Theater-Dimensional) For the best enjoyment of your home theater, it is recommendedthat you have at least front left and right speakers, a center speaker,and surround left and right speakers. However, even if you onlyhave front left and right speakers, you can still enjoy multich...
Page 41 - Listening Mode Setup; Listening Mode Setup menu
41 Listening Mode Setup 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.Theater-Dimensional Setup 3.Surround Setup 4.THX Setup 5.Mono Movie Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.List...
Page 42 - Mix Setup, TV Logic Setup
42 Listening Mode Setup 3-6. Enhanced 7 Setup Select this to modify the Enhanced 7 listening mode. Theparameters that can be set are shown in the table below. Parameter SettingInitial value a Subwoofer Off, On On b Re-EQ Off, On Off c Front Effect Off, On On d Effect Level Low, Mid-low, Middle, Midd...
Page 43 - Description listening mode parameters
43 Listening Mode Setup Description listening mode parameters Subwoofer Set this to “Off” if you are not using a subwoofer (even if one isconnected). If “No” is selected for the Subwoofer setting in theSpeaker Config sub-menu, then this setting will not appear. Re-EQ Depending on the listening mode,...
Page 44 - Center; Virtual Surr Level; Listening angle
44 Listening Mode Setup Center For systems that have a center speaker, the center channel signalcan be output from the center speaker. For instance, in systemswhere the front left and right speakers are small, use of the centerspeaker may provide a better sound space. (If your system uses acenter sp...
Page 45 - Preference; This displays the volume with a minimum of min
45 4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output from theheadphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers.The headphone volume can be adjusted between –12 and +12decibels. 4-3. DTS LFE Level Setup sub-menu This sub-menu is used to set the LFE le...
Page 46 - OSD Setup; Outputs the OSD Menu through the S VIDEO; (For all models other than USA and Canadian models)
46 5. OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screendisplay (OSD) for the TX-DS787 by setting different colors orpositions for its display. OSD Setup Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 5.OSD Setup 1.OSD...
Page 48 - Enjoying music in the remote zone; • If the source for the main zone is selected as the source for the; • Please note that some third-party multi-room system
48 Enjoying music in the remote zone Controlling the TX-DS787 from the remote zone 1. Aiming at the remote sensor, press the ON button on the remote controller. Note: Be aware that if you start using the system in the remote zone(Zone 2) while a recording is going on in the main zone, therecording w...
Page 49 - Listening to Radio Broadcasts; Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations; button on the remote; Tuning into a radio station; • The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM
49 Listening to Radio Broadcasts TUNED Tuned Band Frequency AUTO TUNED FM STEREO Tuned in stereo Band Frequency Auto mode Listening to FM/AM Radio Stations One of the features of the TX-DS787 that is most frequently usedis its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX-DS787 provides...
Page 50 - This programs the radio station as a preset radio station.; The selected preset station is erased.; “Preset in?” appears in the front display. Press the SSC dial.
50 Selecting a preset radio station 1. Press either the AM or FM input source button. The front display should show thecurrently selected frequency. If it displays thelistening mode, press the DISPLAY button todisplay the frequency. 2. Turn the SSC dial and select the number of the desired preset st...
Page 51 - Listening to RDS broadcasts
51 Listening to RDS broadcasts (European models only) Listening to RDS broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and onlyin areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? R D S s t a n d s f o r R a d i o D a t a S y s t e m a n d i s a t y p e o f F Mb r o a d c a s t...
Page 52 - Performing a PTY scan; SSC
52 Listening to RDS broadcasts Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RTsignals, they will be displayed in the front display on the TX-DS787. If the station does not, this function will be ignored. 1. To display the radio text, press the RT/PTY/TP butt...
Page 53 - Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS787; Changing the listening mode; buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER
53 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS787 Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, turn the SSC dialon the front panel or the listening mode buttons on the remotecontroller (see page 59). Listening with headphones To listen with headphones, plug a pair headphones...
Page 54 - Audio Setup (see page
54 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS787 If one of the messages shown below appears If you try to perform an operation that is not possible, “Notavailable” appears followed by one of the messages shown belowto explain the reason. Enjoying the multichannel output Before you can use a component w...
Page 55 - Recording a source; Start recording at the recording component as; REC OUT
55 Of course the TX-DS787 can also be used to record an inputsource media. This allows you to make copies of the music orvideos you like, copy them from one type of media to another, oreven record what is being broadcast on television or radio. Beaware that the Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the sam...
Page 57 - The entire name is erased.; Characters available for name entry
57 Giving a name to each input source You can program names for each input source (e.g., DVD, CD)and preset channel. Giving a name to each input source and preset radio station To erase a name 1. Select the source whose name you wish to erase by pressing the corresponding inputselector button. 2. Pr...
Page 58 - Using remote controller; Overview; “AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display.; Press the ON button to turn on the TX-DS787; If “AUDIO” is already appears in the display, proceed to step 2.; Press the desired operation button. The
58 Using remote controller Overview The RC-390M remote controller is a useful tool to help youoperate the components of your home theater. To do so, first pressthe Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish tocontrol. At this time, the display on the remote controller willchange to show the...
Page 59 - VOL
59 Using remote controller LIGHT: Illuminates the buttons. SLEEP: Sets the sleep function. • The SLEEP buttons enables you to set the TX-DS787 to turn off automatically after a specified time period. If youpress it once, the TX-DS787 will turn off after 90 minutes.Each time it is pressed thereafter,...
Page 60 - Controlling an Onkyo CD player; Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder; REC; CD MODE; MD MODE
60 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS787 (see page 13). 1. Press the CD MODE button. “CD” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the fig...
Page 61 - Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck; Calling up a preset radio station; MODE
61 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The z connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX-DS787 (see page 13). 1. Press the AUDIO/TAPE MODE button. “AUDIO” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation button. The button...
Page 62 - Controlling an Onkyo DVD player
62 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensoron the Onkyo DVD player. 1. Press the DVD MODE button. “DVD” appears in the remote controller display. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to...
Page 63 - DIRECT; Programming procedure
63 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 5 to 15 cm(2 to 6 inches) Buttons that cannot be programmed. PO W ER SLE EP D IM M ER SU R M O D E VID EO -1 VID EO -2 TA PE D VD C D C D D VD TU N ER TU N ER PH O N O IN PU T S EL EC TO R D IS C TA PE VO ...
Page 65 - You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones.; Press and hold down the desired MODE button; • If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the
65 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remotecontroller OPEN/CLOSE REC AUDIO MUTING DISC TRACK DVD CD PH TUN T2 T1 V1 STEREO 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 + 10 0 ENT 8 9 SURROUND THX DSP LEVEL + CH SEL Re-EQ LEVEL – DIMMER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-390M LATE NIGHT DIRECT DSP V...
Page 66 - Using a Macro function; • You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro; MODE MACRO
66 Using a Macro function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRObutton for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is thenexecuted by pressing the appropriate MODE button and thenpressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program themacro described ...
Page 68 - Press and hold down the desired MODE; Press and hold down any one of the eight; DIRECT MACRO
68 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRObutton 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, andthen release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, the SEND/LEARNindicator lights and that mode appears in the display. Whenyou press the MODE M...
Page 69 - Open the battery cover and remove the; Macro mode programming memo:
69 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 70 - Troubleshooting guide
70 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, firsttry to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX-DS787 tomake sure that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries)in the remote controller. POWER Power shuts off immediately after power o...
Page 73 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
73 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than0.08% total harmonic distortion.130 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz withno more than 0.1% totalharmonic ...
Page 74 - Memo