Onkyo TXRZ50 - User Manual

5 Playing Back (ZONE 3) 110 Playing different audio and video 112 Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music 112 Playing music files saved on a USB storage device 114 USB Storage Device Requirements 115 Music Server 116 Windows Media ® Player 12 settings 116 Playing Back 117 Play Queue...

6 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 183 LISTENING MODE buttons and Selectable Listening Modes 186 Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 188 Listening Mode Effects 192 Speaker Combinations 199 General Specifications 202

7 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box A Main unit (1) B Remote controller (RC-972R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2) C Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. D Indoor FM antenna (North American, Australian and Asian models) (1) E AM loop antenna (North American, Australi...

8 Firmware Update This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the firmware ma...

9 represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check.Error Code •  -01,  -10: Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly. •  -02,  -03,  -04,  -05,  -06,  -11,  -13,  -14,  -16,  -17,  -18,  -20,  -21: Internet connection error. Che...

10 4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. • If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet. • If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device. 5. Press...

11 Part Names Front Panel A ON/STANDBY button B PURE AUDIO button/indicator : Switches to the Pure Audio mode. The indicator lights when the mode is on. ( → p196 ) C HYBRID STANDBY indicator : Lights up when any of the following functions is working or enabled in standby state of this unit. When thi...

12 Front Panel L W X Y Z V M N O P Q R S T U L SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". ( → p150 ) M MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed audio. N HDMI OU...

13 Display 5 1 7 2 3 4 6 A Speaker/Channel display : Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode. B Lights in the following conditions. : Headphones are connected. Z2/Z3 : ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on. : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. NET : Lights when connected...

14 Rear Panel (North American models) A B C D 6 7 H I J E A DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks : Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. B TUNER AM/FM terminal : Connect the supplied antennas. C COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks : Input AV component...

18 Remote Controller A ON/STANDBY button B Input selector buttons : Switches the input to be played. C Play buttons : Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( → p116 ) or USB device ( → p114 ). Also, switching to "CEC MODE" with "19. MODE button" allows you to operate an H...

20 Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( → p145 ) or naming a preset radio station ( → p141 ). 1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors / / / on the remote controller and press t...

Speaker Layout 7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 21 Speaker Layout Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installatio...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 22 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout A ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). B ZONE 2 Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in a separate room (ZONE 2). This enables you to play th...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 23 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( → p33 ) Zone 2 Zone 2 Main Room 5.1 ch + ZONE 2 ( → p33 ) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( → p33 ) Zone 2 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 3 Main Room 5.1 ch + ZONE 2/ZONE 3 ( → p33 )

Speaker Installation 7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 32 Speaker Installation Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example.The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter re...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 33 Speaker Installation „ 5.1 Channel System b a FL FR SL SR C SW a: 22° to 30°, b: 120° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. C The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. SW Place the power...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 34 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System High Speakers b FHL FHR RHL RHR a a: 22° to 30° b: 120° 3´ (0.9 m) or more 3´ (0.9 m) or more FHL, FHR Place the front high speakers directly above the front speakers, angled to face the listening position. RH...

Speaker Connections 7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 38 Speaker Connections Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 39 4-16Ω A B C Connect the Subwoofer 40 5.1 Channel System 41, 42, 43, 44 7.1 Channel System 45, 46, 47...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 39 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections „ Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. „ (Note) Speaker Imp...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 41 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System FL FR SL SR C SW C SR SL FR FL SR SW

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 42 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) FL(Z3) FR(Z3) FL FR SL SR C SW FR FL (Z3) (Z3) C SR SL FR FL SR FR (Z2) (Z2) FL SW ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) MAIN ROOM ZONE 3 To output audio from an externally connected AV comp...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 45 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System FL FR SL SR SBL SBR C SW SBR SBL C SR SL FR FL SR SW

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 49 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System FL FR SL SR C SW HL HR HR HL C SR SL FR FL SR SW *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). *1

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 50 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (North American models) FL FR SL SR C SW HL HR HR HL C SR SL FR FL FR (Z2) (Z2) FL SW ZONE 2 FL(Z2) FR(Z2) MAIN ROOM *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Spea...

7.1.2ch 7.1ch 5.1.2ch 5.1.4ch 7.1.4ch 5.1ch 60 Speaker Connections Connecting a Power Amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the speakers to the power amplifier. ...

Connections 61 Connections Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables 62 Connecting the TV 63 Connecting the SUB Monitor 65 Connecting Playback Devices 66 Connecting a TV or Integrated Amplifier in a separate room (Multi-zone) 70 Connecting Antennas 73 Network Connection 74 Connecting ...

65 Connections a SUB Monitor Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. SUB Monitor This unit has multiple HDMI OUT jacks, and another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. • Switch between MAIN and SUB using the HDMI MAIN/SUB button on the remote controller ( → p18 ) or &...

66 Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks a Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in. This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics...

68 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using an analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM- type cartridge to the PHONO jack. • If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of...

69 Connections Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. a Video camera a HDMI cable Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.

71 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog audio cable to connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jack on this unit to the input jack on an integrated...

73 Connections Connecting Antennas North American, Australian and Asian models Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. a c European models Mak...

74 Connections Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the ETHERNET jack with the Ethernet cabl...

75 Connections Connecting External Control Devices IR IN port When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote control signal is difficult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet,...

Playback 78 Playback Basic Operations Playing audio from an externally connected device 79 BLUETOOTH ® Playback 80 Listening To the Radio 83 Listening Mode 89 Quick Menu 91 Network Services Spotify 94AirPlay ® 95 DTS Play-Fi ® 97 Amazon Alexa 98 Amazon Music 100 TIDAL 102Connecting the Sonos System ...

79 Playback Playing audio from an externally connected device You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "Quick Menu" ( → p91 ) to switch between MAIN and SUB. B...

80 Playback BLUETOOTH ® Playback You can wirelessly play music on a smartphone or other BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device through the speakers connected to this unit. It is also possible to transmit the audio from this unit to BLUETOOTH enabled headphones, wireless speakers, etc. Playing ...

83 Playback Listening To the Radio You can receive AM (North American, Australian and Asian models)/FM/DAB (European models) radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Listening To the AM/FM Radio Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. „ Tuning Au...

84 Playback „ Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMo...

85 Playback • If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed. • Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed. ‰ Presetting a Radio Sta...

87 Playback „ Changing the order stations are displayed You can sort the available stations alphabetically or by multiplex. 1. Press MODE repeatedly to set the method for sorting the display order from the following. Alphabet (default setting): Sort stations alphabetically. Multiplex : Sort stations...

88 Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40* of your favorite radio stations. *North American, Australian and Asian models: AM and FM stations European models: FM and DAB stationsAfter tuning in to the radio station you want to register, perform the follow...

89 Playback This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME. ( → p186 ) • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( → p19...

90 Playback Checking the input format and listening mode Repeatedly pressing the button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Not all the information is necessarily displa...

91 Playback Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc.You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the remote controller to display the Quick Menu. Quick MenuHDMIAudioRoom EQLevel HDMI OutA/V SyncAudio Return Chann...

92 Playback „ HDMI HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB". A/V Sync: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the gap. The setting can be set for each input. • It cannot be set if the listening ...

93 Playback „ Room EQ Dirac Live (*1): You can select the equalizers measured with Dirac Live ( → p161, p165 ) from "Slot1" to "Slot3". When disabling the equalizer, select "Off". • The Dirac Live measurement results are saved in "Slot1" to "Slot3", but you ar...

98 Playback Alexa is a cloud-based voice service developed by Amazon. When this unit is registered with an Amazon account, you can use a terminal with Amazon Alexa (an Amazon Echo, etc.) or Amazon Alexa App (available on iOS and Android™) to perform operations such as adjusting the volume of this un...

100 Playback Amazon Music Registering this unit with Amazon Music allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by Amazon. • To play Amazon Music, you need to have your Amazon account and sign up for Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited. For more information, see the Amazon website. ...

101 Playback Playing Amazon Music using the Onkyo Controller 1. Start up Onkyo Controller. This unit is automatically displayed after startup. Then, tap and select this unit displayed. 2. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" on the upper part of the screen to switch to the network screen. Then tap...

102 Playback TIDAL Registering this unit with TIDAL allows you to enjoy the music distribution service provided by TIDAL. You can register this unit on the screen of Onkyo Controller by downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices such as a smartphone and tablet. • Y...

104 Playback cannot find the Sonos Connect to be interlocked, return to the previous screen, turn off the product you do not want to interlock, and try again. Output Zone: With the cursors / , select the ZONE where you want to listen to the music. "Main": Outputs audio only to the main room ...

106 Playback Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER w...

109 Playback • The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component t...

110 Playback Playing Back (ZONE 3) In remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 SHIFT button, press other buttons for operation. Settings are required to playback a source in ZONE 3. When outputting from the speakers: Set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "...

113 Playback Setting the video source to be displayed on TV beforehand: When playing the audio of "TUNER", "NET" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector to be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" ( → p142 ) on the Setup Menu. If a value other than &...

115 Playback speed may be insufficient for some content you play, and sound interruptions, etc. may occur. • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time may not be displayed correctly. • This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the followin...

116 Playback Music Server Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media ® Player 12, or NA...

118 Playback 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the items list screen. • This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. • Depending on the server sharing settings, contents stored on the server may not be displayed. 7. With the cursors, select th...

119 Playback Play Queue When downloading Onkyo Controller (available on iOS or Android™) to mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can save your favorite playlist (Play Queue information) among music files stored in the USB storage device connected to this unit and music files stored i...

121 Playback Connecting a transmitter for playback When you connect wireless headphones or a wireless speaker transmitter to the ZONE B LINE OUT terminal of this unit, you can play back the same source through the wireless headphones or wireless speakers as in the main room. Connections 1. Use an an...

Setup 123 Setup Setup Setup Menu 124 Web Setup 157 Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 158 Onkyo Controller 164 Dirac Live 165

124 Setup Setup Menu Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller, and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Use the cursors / to change t...

125 Setup 4. Source 1. My Input Volume Set a volume value for each input selector. p141 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p141 Audio Select Select the prioritized input terminal when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector. p141 Video Select When "TUNER", "...

127 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign ‰ HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or player connected. • The corresponding resolution is different depending on the HDMI jack connected. See "Corresponding input resolutions" ( → p20...

130 Setup Setup 1. Input/Output Assign „ 5. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: AUDIO 1) GAME (Default Value: AUDIO 2) CBL/SAT (Default Value: AUDIO 3) STRM BOX (Default...

135 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 5. Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height 1 Speaker" / "Height 2 Speaker" is set to "Dolby Speaker". ‰ Distance from the ceiling (Default Value: 6....

137 Setup Setup 2. Speaker „ 8. Speaker Virtualizer The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off. ‰ Speaker Virtualizer (Default Value: On) On Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speaker effects can be selected. Off Listening modes such as T-D that have virtual speak...

142 Setup Setup 4. Source Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "1. Input/Output Assign" - "Analog Audio Input" setting. ‰ PCM Fixed Mode (Default Value: Of...

157 Setup Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc.1. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. 2. Select "5. Hardware" - "Network" with the cursors, and then take a no...

159 Setup Network Connection 1. A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy statement is displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press ENTER. 2. Select the type of connection to the network. To use the Chromecast built-in function to connect, ...

160 Setup 3. Select "Next" and press ENTER. Then a test tone is output from each speaker to confirm the connection. Selecting each speaker with the cursors / will output the test tone. Press ENTER after confirmation. 4. If there is no problem with the speaker connection, select "Next"...

161 Setup „ Measuring with Dirac Live Use the Onkyo Controller to use Dirac Live to take measurements. Use the most recent version. Note that you cannot make settings using operations on this unit. Refer to "Onkyo Controller" ( → p164 ) for information about the app. Also have a tripod ready...

163 Setup „ Measuring with AccuEQ Room Calibration Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position. The unit automatically measures the test tones output from each speaker, and sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the ...

164 Setup Onkyo Controller (available on iOS and Android™ handsets) is a dedicated app available for free which allows you to use your handset as a remote controller. Along with basic operations such as switching input and adjusting the volume, you can also select a radio station or network service ...

166 Setup 6. The guidance about outputting the test tone is displayed. Refer to the illustration to set up the speaker setup microphone in the listening position. Follow the on-screen instructions to measure. • Measurement may not be possible if the test tone is to loud or too soft. Tap "Level A...

167 Setup 1 2 5 6 4 3 1 The speaker currently being adjusted. To adjust another speaker, tap the " " next to it and select another speaker. 2 Displays the Menu screen. From the menu, you perform actions such as reset the speaker adjustments and cancel and exit the adjustments. You can also c...

Troubleshooting 168 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure 169 When the unit is operating erratically 170 Try restarting the unit 170 Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) 170 Troubleshooting 171 „ Power 171 „ Audio 171 „ Listening Modes 173 „ Video 174 „ Linked op...

170 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the ...

171 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main...

172 Troubleshooting ‰ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV doesn't support the ARC function, along with connection by HDMI, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical cable or analog audio ca...

173 Troubleshooting ‰ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle analog audio cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ‰ The beginning of audio receiv...

174 Troubleshooting ‰ About Dolby signals • When surround back speakers are included in the speaker layout, and software that is recorded with the 5.1-channel Dolby audio format is played, the surround channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. • Some Dolby Atmos audio format that ...

175 Troubleshooting ‰ No image from a device connected to HDMI IN jack • To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI Standby Through" on the Setup menu. For details of the HDMI Standby Th...

176 Troubleshooting „ Tuner ‰ Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. • If radio waves are blocked by concr...

177 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot transmit from this unit to a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device (wireless headphones, etc.) ( → p149 ) • Check that the "Bluetooth Transmitter" setting on this unit is set to either "On(Tx)" or "On(Main + Tx)". ‰ Cannot connect this unit...

178 Troubleshooting „ Network function • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. • When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. • Unplug and plug the power cords...

179 Troubleshooting „ USB storage device ‰ USB storage device is not displayed • Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. • Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it. • Performance of the hard disk that receive p...

180 Troubleshooting „ ZONE B function ‰ Cannot output audio to ZONE B • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination for "Audio" - "Zone B" on Quick menu to "On (A+B)" or "On (B)" and also set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone 2...

181 Troubleshooting „ Others ‰ Strange noise can be heard from the unit • If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use di...

183 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 6.1.2 7.1.2 4.1.4 5.1.4 6.1.4 7.1.4 DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2)...

187 Appendix LISTENING MODE buttons Listening mode MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME THX GamesTHX Sel GamesOrchestraUnpluggedStudio-MixTV LogicUnpluggedGame-RPGGame-ActionGame-RockGame-SportsAllCh StereoMono MusicT-D (Theater-Dimensional)

191 Appendix (*1) You cannot select any mode other than Pure Audio, Stereo, AllCh Stereo and Mono Music if the sampling rate is 5.6/11.2 MHz. (*2) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*3) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot...

192 Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order „ AllCh Stereo This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image. „ Atmos Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in D...

193 Appendix „ Direct This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The sound is reproduced with the sound field based on the number of channels in the input signal. For example, a 2 ch s...

194 Appendix „ DTS 96/24 This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 audio format. The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center channel, two surround channels, and...

195 Appendix „ ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format. DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural ...

196 Appendix input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( → p139 ). The listening mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, but when playing IMAX Enhanced content received through streaming services on a TV, et...

197 Appendix „ THX THX is a series of specifications for the accurate reproduction of movies propounded by the film director George Lucas. THX listening modes include the THX Cinema mode, etc. Using technology such as THX Loudness Plus and Timbre Matching, the sound of a movie theater is reproduced ...

198 Appendix – THX Sel Gam (THX Select Games): Select the THX Select Games mode to play game sound recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology enables the playback of game sound in a 360-degree sound field which was recorded in PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and other...

200 Appendix About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows. – Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle...

202 Appendix General Specifications Amplifier Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models Rated Output Power With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz-20 kHz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from ...

203 Appendix Video Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models Signal level 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Pb/Pr) Correspoinding maximum resolution 480i/576i (Component Video) Tuner Section North American mod...

205 Appendix Corresponding input resolutions Frame rate Color space Color Depth HDMI IN 1 - 3 HDMI IN 4 - 6 AUX INPUT HDMI (Front) 4K (3840x2160p) 4K SMPTE (4096x2160p) 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 8 bit 10/12 bit 48/50/60 Hz YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit 10/12 bit YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit YCbCr4:4:4/RG...

206 Appendix • Signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack of this unit to the TV with the same resolution as the input resolution. When a TV supporting 4K is used, HDMI video signals with 1080p can be output with 4K. For linked functions to work properly, do not connect CEC-compliant devices exceedin...

207 Appendix USB Section North American models European models Australian and Asian models USB 1 (Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/1 A) „ USB Storage Device ( → p114 ) Supported Audio Formats MP3 (.mp3) • MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3/44.1 kHz, 48 kHz/Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR WMA (.wma) • 44.1 kHz, 48 k...

208 Appendix General North American models European models Australian and Asian models Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 850 W 870 W Full Standby mode 0.1 W 0.15 W Network Standby (wired) 1.7 W 1.8 W Network Standby (wireless) 1.7 W 1.8 W Bluetooth Wakeup 1.6 W ...

209 Appendix Audio Inputs North American models European models Australian and Asian models Analog 7 (Including 1×PHONO) Digital 2 (COAXIAL×1, OPTICAL×1) • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16bit, 20bit, and 24...