Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 En Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s ...
Page 3 - Precautions; For Canadian Models
3 En Precautions 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-ser- viceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care ...
Page 4 - Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:; Installing the Batteries; Aiming the Remote Controller; Using the Remote Controller
4 En For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qual-ified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wir...
Page 5 - Contents; Introduction
5 En Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2Precautions....................................................................... 3Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4 Using the Remote Controller ..........................
Page 6 - Features; Amplifier
6 En Features Amplifier • 90 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Proce...
Page 7 - Front Panel; t u
7 En Front & Rear Panels North American models European and Asian models 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 ( ➔ 20 ) b STANDBY ...
Page 8 - For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.; Display; e f; to
8 En For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a Audio input indicators b Listening mode and format indicators ( ➔ 21 , 29 ) c Audyssey indicators ( ➔ 23 , 38 ) d Tuning indicators ( ➔ 25 ) e RDS indicator (excluding North American models) ( ➔ 26 ) f SLEEP indicator ( ➔ 22 ) g MUTING i...
Page 9 - Remote Controller; Controlling the AV Receiver
9 En Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. a ON/STANDBY button ( ➔ 20 ) b REMOTE MODE / INPUT SELECTOR buttons ( ➔ 21 ) c SP LAYOUT button ( ➔ 22 ) d Arrow q / w / e / r and ENTER buttons e SETUP button ( ➔ 34 ) f LISTENING MODE buttons ( ➔ 29 ) g DIMMER button ( ...
Page 10 - About Home Theater; Enjoying Home Theater
10 En About Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver’s superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV, you can enjoy ...
Page 11 - Connecting the AV Receiver; Speaker Configuration; SURR; Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels; Connecting Your Speakers
11 En Connecting the AV Receiver Speaker Configuration The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. For 7.1-channel surround-sound playback, you need seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. *1 If you’re using only one surround back spea...
Page 12 - Connecting the Speaker Cables; Screw-type speaker terminals
12 En • Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker ter- minal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals. Connecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Using Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you are using banana plugs, tighten ...
Page 13 - Speakers Type
13 En Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s SUB- WOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on your pow- ered subwoofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, con-nect the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack to an input on the amp. Bi-amp...
Page 14 - About AV Connections; HDMI cable
14 En Connected image with AV components • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all AV connections.• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause...
Page 15 - HDMI IN; HDMI OUT; Connecting Components with HDMI
15 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ 35 ). Refer to “About HDMI” ( ➔ 61 ) and “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” ( ➔ 62 ). Tip To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through ...
Page 16 - How to record the video; Connecting External Components
16 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ 35 ). *1 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a phono preamp built-in. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have it, you’ll need a commercially available phono preamp. If y...
Page 17 - System On/Auto Power On; Using the AUX INPUT jacks on the front panel
17 En Note • When you connect to both AUX INPUT AUDIO jacks and AUX INPUT LINE IN jack at the same time, AUX INPUT LINE IN jack will be given a higher priority. • The AV receiver can output audio and video signals from the AUX INPUT jacks to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks. With u (Remote Interactive), you ca...
Page 18 - • Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.; Connecting Antenna; North American models
18 En This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Caution • Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks. No...
Page 19 - The on-screen setup menus are displayed when:; Video Connection Formats; Which Connections Should I Use?
19 En The AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. Note The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: • There is no video ...
Page 20 - Turning On/Off the AV Receiver; Turning On; or; The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the; STANDBY; RECEIVER
20 En Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON/STANDBY on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Turning Off Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel or the remote cont...
Page 21 - Basic Operations; Playing the Connected Component
21 En Basic Operations ■ Operating on the AV receiver ■ Operating with the remote controller You can display various information about the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.) Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DISPLAY . The...
Page 22 - Muting the AV Receiver
22 En You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Tip • To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume. • The Mute function is cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. Tip •...
Page 23 - Using Audyssey 2EQ; Audyssey 2EQ; SETUP; ENTER
23 En With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ automatically determines the number of speakers con-nected, their size for purposes of bass management, opti-mum crossover frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position.Audyssey 2EQ then remove...
Page 24 - Error Messages; Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
24 En Note • When Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup is complete, the “ Audyssey ” will be set to “ On ” ( ➔ 38 ). The Audyssey indicator will light ( ➔ 8 ). • You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup m...
Page 25 - Listening to the Radio; Using the Tuner
25 En Listening to the Radio With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps. Listening to the Radio Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning mode Wh...
Page 26 - Selecting Presets; Deleting Presets; Presetting FM/AM Stations
26 En You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite FM/AM radio stations as presets. Selecting Presets Tip • You can also use the remote controller’s number buttons to select a preset directly. Deleting Presets When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. What is RDS? RDS sta...
Page 28 - Recording; Connecting a Recording Component; AV Recording; and video from the camcorder; AUX INPUT VIDEO; jack are recorded; MASTER VOLUME; control has no effect; Prepare the VCR for recording.
28 En Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Connecting a Recording Component Note • The AV receiver must be turned on for recording. Recording is not possible while i...
Page 29 - Using the Listening Modes; Listening Mode Buttons; MUSIC button; are turned off. The indicator lights; Selecting Listening Modes; MUSIC; PURE AUDIO
29 En Using the Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes ( ➔ 30 ). Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV button This button selects the listening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the listening modes intended f...
Page 30 - Explanatory Notes; Input Source; The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode.; Speaker Layout; About Listening Modes; LISTENING MODE
30 En The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidel-ity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. ■ Speaker Layout The illustration shows w...
Page 31 - Listening Modes
31 En Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout Pure Audio *1 In this mode, the display and video circuitry are turned off, minimizing pos-sible noise sources for the ultimate in high-fidelity audio reproduction. (As the video circuitry is turned off, only video signals ...
Page 33 - Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes
33 En Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Note *1 (North American models) This listening mode is not available. *2 When the input source contains the encoded front high channel, front high speakers output the sound. *3 If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro...
Page 34 - Advanced Setup; On-screen Setup Menus; Common Procedures in Setup Menu; RETURN
34 En Advanced Setup Note The on-screen setup menus are displayed when: • There is no video input, or• The video input is 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings. Settings are or...
Page 35 - HDMI Input; Yes
35 En Explanatory Notes Menu HDMI Input If you connect a video component to an HDMI input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to HDMI IN 2 , you must assign “ HDMI2 ” to the “ BD/DVD ” input selector.Here are the default assignme...
Page 36 - Subwoofer
36 En Note • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Input” ( ➔ 35 ), this input assignment is automatically set to the same HDMI IN . And in addition to the usual inputs (e.g., COAX1 , COAX2 , etc.), you can also select HDMI inputs. • Available sampling rate for PCM signals from a...
Page 37 - Double Bass; Unit; Multiplex/Mono Settings; Audio Adjust
37 En ■ Double Bass Note • This function can be set only if the “ Subwoofer ” setting is set to “ Yes ”, and the “ Front ” setting is set to “ Large ” ( ➔ 36 ). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out-put by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the sub...
Page 38 - Dolby Settings; DTS Setting
38 En ■ Input Ch(Mono) ` L+R : Both the left and right channels are output. ` Left : Only the left channel is output. ` Right : Only the right channel is output. Dolby Settings PLIIx Music (2ch Input) These settings apply to only 2-channel stereo sources.If you’re not using any surround back speaker...
Page 39 - Dynamic EQ; Reference Level; Dynamic Volume
39 En Note • Audyssey equalizing does not work for DSD sources. ■ Dynamic EQ ` Off : Audyssey Dynamic EQ off. ` On : Audyssey Dynamic EQ on.The Dynamic EQ indicator will light ( ➔ 8 ). With Audyssey Dynamic EQ™, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels.Audyssey Dynamic EQ s...
Page 40 - Theater-Dimensional Setting; Speaker Settings; Name Edit
40 En Theater-Dimensional Setting ■ Listening Angle ` Wide : Select if the listening angle is 40 degrees. ` Narrow : Select if the listening angle is 20 degrees. With this setting, you can optimize the Theater-Dimen-sional listening mode by specifying the angle of the front left and right speakers r...
Page 41 - Remote Control Settings; FM/AM Frequency Setup Settings; HDMI Setup
41 En Remote Control Settings ■ Remote ID ` 1 , 2 , or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differenti-ate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from “ 1 ”, to “ 2 ” or “ 3 ”. Note • If you do change the AV...
Page 42 - Power Control; TV Control
42 En ■ HDMI Control (RIHD) ` Off : p disabled. ` On : p enabled. This function allows p -compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver ( ➔ 15 ). Note • When set to “ On ” and close the menu, the name of connected p -compatible components and “ RIHD On ” are dis- pla...
Page 43 - Tone Control Settings; Speaker Levels; Audyssey Settings; Music Optimizer; Using the Audio Settings
43 En You can change various audio settings by pressing AUDIO . Note These settings are disabled when: • a pair of headphones is connected, or• the “ Audio TV OUT ” setting is set to “ On ” ( ➔ 41 ) and an input selector other than HDMI is selected. Tone Control Settings You can adjust the bass and ...
Page 44 - CinemaFILTER; Audio Selector
44 En CinemaFILTER With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for repro-duction in a movie theater.CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie...
Page 45 - See “; Digital Input Signal Formats
45 En The digital input signal formats are available only for the input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack ( ➔ 35 ). Normally, the AV receiver detects the signal format auto-matically. However, if you experience either of the follow-ing issues when playing PCM or DTS material, you c...
Page 46 - Connecting Zone 2; Hookup
46 En Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you can select a different source for each room. There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers:1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver.2. Connect them to an amp in...
Page 47 - Controlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver; Setting the Powered Zone 2; OFF
47 En If you’ve connected your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver, as explained in “Connecting Your Zone 2 Speak-ers Directly to the AV receiver” ( ➔ 46 ), you must set the “ Front High/Zone2 ” setting to “ Zone2 ”. Menu Hardware Note • When “ Zone2 ” is selected and Zone 2 turned on, the Zone 2 spe...
Page 48 - Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2; Zone 2 turns on, the; INPUT SELECTOR
48 En Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Note • To control Zone 2, you must press the remote controller’s ZONE2 first. Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 ■ Operating with the remote controller ■ Operating on the AV receiver If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to a receiver or inte-grated a...
Page 49 - Controlling iPod; Models sold are different depending on the region.; Connecting an Onkyo Dock
49 En Controlling iPod Models sold are different depending on the region. Connecting an Onkyo Dock B A *1 C No. Onkyo Dock Cable Note Page A UP-A1 Dock(Universal Port Option Dock) — • When UP-A1 Dock that seated iPod is connected, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. • You can c...
Page 50 - jack on the AV receiver. While your; • PORT Reading; The AV receiver do not support the connected dock.; Using the Onkyo Dock
50 En UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound.You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod. ■ Basic Operation Auto Power On If you start iPod playback while the AV r...
Page 51 - RI Dock; Without the RI Control; Controlling Your iPod
51 En RI Dock With the RI Dock, you can easily play the music stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod’s contents on your TV, an...
Page 53 - Controlling Other Components; Entering Remote Control Codes
53 En Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-764M) to control your other AV components. This section explains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc. The following REMOTE ...
Page 54 - Controlling a TV; Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons
54 En If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, use the following remote control codes: ` 32900 : Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player ` 32901 : Onkyo HD-DVD player ` 70868 : Onkyo MD recorder ` 71323 : Onkyo CD recorder ` 82990 : Onkyo Dock Note • If you conne...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; , press and hold down; Power; Audio
56 En Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue your-self, contact your Onkyo dealer. ■ Can’t turn on the AV receiver ■ The STANDBY indicator flashes red ■ There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet ■ Only the front s...
Page 57 - Video
57 En ■ Only the center speaker produces sound ■ The surround speakers produce no sound ■ The center speaker produces no sound ■ The front high or surround back speakers produce no sound ■ The subwoofer produces no sound ■ There’s no sound with a certain signal format ■ Can’t select the Pure Audio l...
Page 59 - • Video Attenuation; This setting can be made for the
59 En ■ The AV receiver unexpectedly selects your iPod as the input source ■ Can’t record ■ There’s no sound ■ The sound changes when I connect my headphones ■ The display doesn’t work ■ How do I change the language of a multiplex source ■ The u functions don’t work ■ The functions and Direct Change...
Page 60 - Specifications; Amplifier Section
60 En Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section General ■ HDMI ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Others Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Rated Output Power All channels: (North American)80 watts minimum continuous powe...
Page 61 - About HDMI; , so TVs and displays with; Supported Audio Formats
61 En About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and au...
Page 62 - Operations that can be performed with
62 En Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of th...
Page 63 - Confirm the settings.; Operate with the remote controller.
63 En ■ How to connect and setup 1 Confirm the connecting and setting. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) functio...
