Onkyo TX-NR709 User manual

AV Receiver
TX-NR709
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction ...................................2
Connections.................................12
Turning On & Basic Operations ......22
Advanced Operations .................43
Controlling Other Components ...66
Appendix ......................................74
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ......................................... 2
Precautions....................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories...................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................ 6
Front & Rear Panels......................................................... 8
Front Panel..................................................................... 8
Display............................................................................ 9
Rear Panel ................................................................... 10
Remote Controller.......................................................... 11
Controlling the AV Receiver ......................................... 11
Connecting the AV Receiver ......................................... 12
Connecting Your Speakers .......................................... 12
About AV Connections ................................................. 16
Connecting Components with HDMI ............................ 17
Connecting Your Components ..................................... 18
Connecting Onkyo uComponents ............................ 20
Connecting a Recording Component ........................... 20
Connecting the Antennas ............................................. 21
Connecting the Power Cord ......................................... 21
Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ................................... 22
Turning On ................................................................... 22
Turning Off ................................................................... 22
Playback.......................................................................... 23
Selecting the Language for the Onscreen
Setup Menus.............................................................. 23
Playing the Connected Component.............................. 23
Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices ........ 23
Understanding Icons on the Display............................. 24
Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB .................................. 24
Playing a USB Device .................................................. 25
Listening to Internet Radio ........................................... 25
Playing Music Files on a Server ................................... 27
Remote Playback ......................................................... 27
Listening to AM/FM Radio ............................................ 28
Using Basic Functions .................................................. 31
Using the Automatic Speaker Setup ............................ 31
Using the Listening Modes ........................................... 34
Using the Home Menu.................................................. 40
Using the Sleep Timer.................................................. 40
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................... 40
Displaying Source Information ..................................... 41
Changing the Input Display .......................................... 41
Selecting Speaker Layout ............................................ 41
Muting the AV Receiver................................................ 41
Using Headphones....................................................... 41
Using Easy Macros ...................................................... 42
Recording ..................................................................... 42
Advanced Setup ............................................................. 43
On-screen Setup Menus...............................................43
Common Procedures in Setup Menu ........................... 43
Input/Output Assign ...................................................... 44
Speaker Setup .............................................................. 46
Audio Adjust ................................................................. 50
Source Setup ................................................................ 52
Listening Mode Preset..................................................56
Miscellaneous ............................................................... 57
Hardware Setup............................................................ 57
Remote Controller Setup .............................................. 61
Lock Setup....................................................................61
Using the Audio Settings .............................................. 61
Zone 2.............................................................................. 63
Making Zone 2 Connections......................................... 63
Controlling Zone 2 Components................................... 64
Using the Remote Controller in
Zone 2 and Multiroom Control Kits ............................ 65
iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock ........................66
Using the Onkyo Dock.................................................. 66
Controlling Your iPod/iPhone ....................................... 67
Controlling Other Components.....................................69
Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes ...................... 69
Looking up for Remote Control Code ........................... 69
Entering Remote Control Codes................................... 69
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Connected via u...................................................... 70
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons ............................. 70
Resetting the Remote Controller .................................. 70
Controlling Other Components ..................................... 70
Learning Commands .................................................... 72
Using Normal Macros ................................................... 73
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 74
Firmware Update ............................................................ 80
Connection Tips and Video Signal Path ...................... 83
Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ...86
About HDMI ..................................................................... 88
Network/USB Features...................................................89
Specifications ................................................................. 92
Introduction
Connections
Turning On & Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
Controlling Other Components
Appendix
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn
it on and, while holding down VCR/DVR, press
8ON/STANDBY (➔page 74).

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Features
Amplifier
• 110 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 170 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 185 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)
• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)
• Linear Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• 3-Step Inverted Darlington Circuitry
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High
Power Transformer
• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology
Processing
• THX Select2 Plus*1 Certified
• Incorporates Qdeo™*2 technology for HDMI Video
Upscaling (to 4K Compatible)
• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor,
x.v.Color*3, Lip Sync, DTS*4-HD Master Audio,
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD*5,
Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multi-CH PCM)
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz*5 and Audyssey DSX™*6
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory
• Direct Mode
• Pure Audio Mode
• Music Optimizer*7 for Compressed Digital Music files
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP
Connections
• 8 HDMI*8 Inputs (1 on front panel) and 2 Outputs
• Onkyo pfor System Control
• 5 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/3 Coaxial)
• Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output)
• Universal Port for the Dock for iPod®/iPhone®*9/HD
Radio™*10 tuner module (North American models)/
DAB+ tuner module (European, Australian and Asian
models)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts*11
• Powered Zone 2
• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR
• Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC
• Internet Radio Connectivity (SiriusXM Internet
Radio/vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody/Slacker/
Mediafly/Napster)
*Services available may vary depending on the region.
• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files*12
• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices and
iPod®/iPhone®*9 models (Enables Display of Album
Artwork)
Miscellaneous
• 40 AM/FM Presets
•DolbyVolume
*5
• Audyssey MultEQ®XT*6 to correct room acoustic
problems
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ®*6 for loudness correction
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume®*6 to maintain optimal
listening level and dynamic range
• Crossover Adjustment
(40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 800 ms)
• Auto Standby Function
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
• Preprogrammed (with onscreen display setup)
RI-Compatible Learning Remote with 4 Activities and
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*1
THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which
may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
*2 Qdeo and QuietVideo are trademarks of Marvell or its
affiliates.
*3 “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
*4
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535;
7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio,
and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product
includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
*5
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*6
Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™,
Inc. U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Audyssey MultEQ®XT, Audyssey Dynamic EQ®,
Audyssey Dynamic Volume®and Audyssey DSX™ are
registered trademarks and trademark of
Audyssey Laboratories, Inc.
*7 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*8
“HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.”
*9
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
may affect wireless performance.
*10
HD Radio™, HD Radio Ready™, and the HD Radio Ready
logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital
Corporation.
This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive HD
Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1 HD
Radio tuner module (sold separately).
*11 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio
amplifier is prohibited.
*12 “DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the
Digital Living Network Alliance.”
*12 Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the
Microsoft group of companies.
*“Xantech” is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
*“Niles” is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
THX Select2 Plus
Before any home theater component can be THX Select2
Plus certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and
performance tests. Only then can a product feature the
THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the
Home Theater products you purchase will give you
superb performance for many years to come. THX
Select2 Plus requirements define hundreds of parameters,
including power amplifier performance, and pre-
amplifier performance and operation for both digital and
analog domains. THX Select2 Plus receivers also feature
proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which
accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater
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Front & Rear Panels
(North American and Taiwan models)
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
a8ON/STANDBY button (22)
bZONE 2,OFF buttons (64)
cRemote control sensor (4)
dDisplay (9)
eLISTENING MODE buttons (34)
fDIMMER button (North American and Taiwan
models) (40)
gMEMORY button (29)
hTUNING MODE button (28)
iDISPLAY button (41)
jSETUP button (43)
kTUNING,PRESET (28 to 29), arrow and ENTER
buttons
lRETURN button
mMASTER VOLUME control and indicator (23)
nPURE AUDIO button and indicator (34)
oPHONES jack (41)
pAUX INPUT HDMI jack (17)
qTONE and Tone Level buttons (61)
rInput selector buttons (23)
sVIDEO jack (18)
tUSB port (18)
uSETUP MIC jack (31)
vHDMI THRU indicator (58)
wRT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian and
Asian models) (30)
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For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
aSpeaker/channel indicators
bZ2 (Zone 2) indicator (64)
cListening mode and format indicators (34,62)
d1,3and cursor indicators (24)
eNET indicator (25,60)
fTuning indicators
RDS indicator (excluding North American and
Taiwan models) (29)
AUTO indicator (28)
TUNED indicator (28)
FM STEREO indicator (28)
gAudio input indicators
hBi AMP indicator (14,46)
iAudyssey indicator (31,52)
Dynamic EQ indicator (52)
-(Dolby) Vol indicator (51)
Dynamic Vol indicator (52)
jHeadphone indicator (41)
kMessage area
lMUTING indicator (41)
mVolume level (23)
nUSB indicator (24,25)
oSLEEP indicator (40,56)
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(North American models)
aDIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks
bRS232 port
Terminal for control.
cuREMOTE CONTROL jack
dUNIVERSAL PORT jack
eETHERNET port
fHDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and
HDMI OUT SUB) jacks
gMONITOR OUT V and Sjacks
hCOMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT
jacks
iIR IN jack
jZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT jack
kFM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal
lPC IN jack
mPower cord (North American models)
nGND screw
oComposite, S-Video and analog audio jacks
(BD/DVD IN,VCR/DVR IN and OUT,CBL/SAT
IN,GAME IN,PC IN,TV/CD IN and PHONO IN)
pMultichannel input jacks
(FRONT L/R,CENTER,SURR L/R,SURR BACK
L/R and SUBWOOFER)
qPRE OUT jacks
(FRONT L/R,CENTER,SURR L/R,
SB/FH/FW*L/R,SUBWOOFER)
*SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide
rZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks
sSpeaker Terminals
(FRONT L/R,CENTER,SURR L/R,
SURR BACK L/R,FRONT HIGH L/R and
FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R)
tAC INLET (European, Australian, Asian and
Taiwan models)
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Connections
Connecting the AV Receiver
Connecting the Speaker Cables
The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one
surround back speaker, connect it to the SURR BACK L terminals.
■Screw-type speaker terminals
Strip 1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from
the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.
■Banana Plugs (North American models)
• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.
Connecting Your Speakers
Surround
back left
Surround
left
Surround
right
Front high
left
Front high
right Front leftFront right Center
Front wide
right
Front wide
left
Surround
back right
1/2" to 5/8" (12 to 15 mm)

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Speaker Configuration
The following table indicates the channels you should use
depending on the number of speakers that you have.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered
subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid
bass.
To get the best from your surround sound system, you
need to set the speaker settings automatically
(➔page 31) or manually (➔page 46).
*1 If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to
the SURR BACK L terminals.
*2 Front high, surround back and front wide speakers cannot be
used at the same time.
Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels
The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification
purpose.
The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and
you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the table above. Then all
you need to do is to match the color of each label to the
corresponding speaker terminal.
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
• You can connect speakers with an impedance of between
4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected
speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure
to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms”
(➔page 46). If you use speakers with a lower
impedance, and use the amplifier at high volume levels
for a long period of time, the built-in protection circuit
may be activated.
• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+)
terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–)
terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the
sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have
contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may
damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.
Number of
speakers
23456777889991011
Front speakers ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔
Center
speaker
✔ ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔
Surround
speakers
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔
Surround back
speaker*1*2
✔✔✔✔
Surround back
speakers*2
✔✔✔✔
Front high
speakers*2
✔✔✔✔✔✔
Front wide
speakers*2
✔ ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔
Speaker Color
Front left, Front high left, Front wide left,
Zone 2 left
White
Front right, Front high right, Front wide right,
Zone 2 right
Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Surround back left Brown
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Using Dipole Speakers
You can use dipole speakers for the surround and surround back speakers. Dipole
speakers output the same sound in two directions.
Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should be
positioned. The surround dipole speakers (A) should be positioned so that their arrows
point toward the TV/screen, while the surround back dipole speakers (B) should be
positioned so that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.
Using a Powered Subwoofer
To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a
movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing
your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and
choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.
You can connect the powered subwoofer with two
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively.
The same signal is output from each jack.
Tip
• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external
amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre out jack to an input on the
amplifier.
Bi-amping the Front Speakers
Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.
When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up
to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room.
Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections as shown
and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker
setting to enable bi-amping (➔page 46).
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the
jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer
(low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support bi-
amping. Refer to your speaker manual.
BB
AA
TV/screen
LINEINPUT
LINEINPUT
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
Powered subwoofer
Corner
position
1/3 of wall
position
Woofer (low)
Tweeter (high)
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Connecting a Power Amplifier
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you
can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker
outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied
with your amplifier for details.
Note
*1 Specify “None” for any channel that you don’t want to output
(➔page 47).
SB···Surround Back, FH···Front High, FW···Front Wide
*1
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Connecting 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 noise or
malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.
AV Cables and Jacks
*Available sampling rate for PCM input signal (stereo/mono) is 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz. In case of an HDMI connection,
176.4/192 kHz is also available.
Note
• The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
• The AV receiver’s optical digital jacks have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is inserted and close when it’s removed.
Push plugs in all the way.
Caution
• To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
About AV Connections
Signal Cable Jack Description
Video and
Audio
HDMI HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.
Video Component video Component video separates the luminance (Y) and color
difference signals (PB, PR), providing the best picture
quality (some TV manufacturers label their component
video sockets slightly differently).
Analog RGB This is a conventional analog interface to connect a PC and
a display device (also called D-Sub or D-subminiature).
S-Video S-Video separates the luminance from color signals and
provides better picture quality than composite video.
Composite video Composite video is commonly used on TVs, VCRs, and
other video equipment.
Audio Optical digital
audio
Optical digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as coaxial.
Coaxial digital
audio
Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital
sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. The audio
quality is the same as optical.
Analog audio
(RCA)
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.
Multichannel
analog audio
(RCA)
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and is
typically used to connect DVD players with a 7.1-channel
analog audio output. Several standard analog audio cables
can be used instead of a multichannel cable.
HDMI cable Other cables
: Video & Audio : Video : Audio
Game console
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player
TV, projector, etc. Game console
Blu-ray Disc/DVD
player
TV, projector, etc.
AV receiverAV receiver
Right!
Wrong!
HDMI
Y
PB
PR
Green
Blue
Red
V
Yellow
OPTICAL
Orange
L
R
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Red

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Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔page 45).
See also:
• “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” (➔page 83)
• “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” (➔page 86)
• “About HDMI” (➔page 88)
■Audio Return Channel (ARC) function
Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT MAIN
of the AV receiver.
• This function can be used when:
– your TV is ARC capable, and
–theTV/CD input selector is selected, and
–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔page 58), and
–“Audio Return Channel” is set to “Auto” (➔page 59).
Tip
• To listen to audio received by the HDMI IN jacks through your TV’s speakers:
– Set the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting to “On” (➔page 58) for an p-compatible TV.
– Set the “Audio TV Out” setting to “On” (➔page 59) when the TV is not compatible with p, or the “HDMI
Control(RIHD)” setting to “Off”.
– Set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio output setting to PCM.
– To listen to TV audio through the AV receiver, see “Connecting Your Components” (➔page 18).
Note
• When listening to an HDMI component through the AV receiver, set the HDMI component so that its video can be seen on the TV
screen (on the TV, select the input of the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to
another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off.
•Asthe“Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔page 59) to hear from your TV speakers, the sound will also be output from the AV
receiver’s speakers if you adjust the volume of the AV receiver. Similarly, as the “HDMI Control(RIHD)” setting is set to “On”
(➔page 58) to hear from the speakers of an p-compatible TV, the AV receiver’s speakers will produce sound if you adjust
the volume of the AV receiver, while the TV speakers will be muted. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers from producing sound, you
can either change the settings on the AV receiver or on the TV, or turn down the volume of the AV receiver.
Connecting Components with HDMI
Jack Components Assignable
Input HDMI IN 1 Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
HDMI IN 2 VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder ✔
HDMI IN 3 Satellite/cable set-top box, etc. ✔
HDMI IN 4 Game console ✔
HDMI IN 5 Personal computer ✔
HDMI IN 6 Other components ✔
HDMI IN 7 Other components ✔
AUX INPUT HDMI Camcorder
Output HDMI OUT MAIN TV
HDMI OUT SUB projector, etc.
Game console
VCR or DVD recorder/Digital Video Recorder
TV, projector,
etc.
Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
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Connecting Your Components
The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to
other video outputs, use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
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Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection
Tips and Video Signal Path” for more information (➔page 83).
✔: Assignment can be changed (➔page 45).
Note
*1 Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the
AV receiver in this way.
*2 Connect a turntable (MM) that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned
off. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have a phono preamp, connect it to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type
cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to PHONO IN. See your turntable’s
manual for details.
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire
may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.
*3 To select the multichannel input, select the BD/DVD input selector and see “Audio Selector” (➔page 55). To adjust the
subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see “Subwoofer Input Sensitivity” (➔page 46).
*4 When you connect your personal computer to PC IN and select the PC input selector, the video of the personal computer is output
from the HDMI outputs. However, if you have assigned the HDMI inputs to the PC input selector, the AV receiver will output
signals received from the HDMI inputs instead of signals from PC IN. To have the signals output from PC IN, select “-----” for
“PC” in the “HDMI Input” setting (➔page 45).
• With connection C, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use Cand
F.)
• With connection F, you can listen to and record audio from external components while you are in Zone 2.
• With connection F, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and multichannel outputs, be sure to
connect to the main stereo.
■How to record a video source
With the connections described above, you cannot record the videos through the AV receiver. See “Recording” about
connections for video recording (➔page 42).
No. Jack/Port Components Assignable
AUSB, VIDEO iPod/iPhone (video playback)
BUSB*1 iPod/iPhone, MP3 player, USB flash drive
CDIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player ✔
2 (VCR/DVR) VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI
dock
✔
3 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔
OPTICAL 1 (GAME) Game console ✔
2 (TV/CD) TV, CD player ✔
DUNIVERSAL PORT Universal port option dock (UP-A1 etc.)
EETHERNET Router
FMONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.
BD/DVD IN Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
VCR/DVR IN VCR or DVD recorder/digital video recorder, RI
dock
CBL/SAT IN Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
GAME IN Game console, RI dock
PC IN Personal computer
TV/CD IN TV, CD player, cassette tape deck, MD, CD-R,
Turntable*2, RI dock
PHONO IN Turntable*2
GMultichannel input*3 DVD player, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD-
capable player, MPEG decorder
HCOMPONENT
VIDEO
IN 1 (BD/DVD) Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, RI dock ✔
IN 2 (CBL/SAT) Satellite/cable set-top box, RI dock, etc. ✔
MONITOR OUT TV, projector, etc.
IPC IN*4 Personal computer

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Playback
You can determine the language used for the onscreen
setup menus. See “Language” in the “OSD Setup”
(➔page 57).
■Operating with the remote controller
■Operating on the AV receiver
See “Controlling Other Components” about the operation
of other components (➔page 69).
The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is
connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is
connected to other video outputs, use the AV
receiver’s display when changing settings.
This section describes the procedure for using the
remote controller unless otherwise specified.
Selecting the Language for the
Onscreen Setup Menus
Playing the Connected Component
1Press RECEIVER followed by INPUT
SELECTOR.
2Start playback on the source component.
See also:
• “Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB” (➔page 24)
• “Playing a USB Device” (➔page 25)
• “Listening to Internet Radio” (➔page 25)
• “Playing Music Files on a Server” (➔page 27)
• “Remote Playback” (➔page 27)
• “Listening to AM/FM Radio” (➔page 28)
• “iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock”
(➔page 66)
• “Controlling Other Components” (➔page 69)
3To adjust the volume, use VOL q/w.
4Select a listening mode and enjoy!
See also:
• “Using the Listening Modes” (➔page 34)
• “Audyssey” (➔page 52)
1Use the input selector buttons to select the input
source.
2Start playback on the source component.
3To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME
control.
4Select a listening mode and enjoy!
Controlling Contents of USB or
Network Devices
aTOP MENU
This button displays the top menu for each media or service.
bq/wand ENTER
These buttons navigate through the menus.
e/r
This button cycles through pages.
PLAYLIST e/r
In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects
playlists.
c1
This button starts playback.
d7
This button selects the beginning of the current song.
Pressing this button twice selects the previous song.
e5
This button fast-reverses the current song.
f3
This button pauses playback.
gSEARCH
You can toggle between the playback screen and the list
screen during playback.
hDISPLAY
This button switches between song informations.
iALBUM +/–
In Standard Mode (iPod/iPhone), this button selects albums.
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j
m
b
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Note
• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and
media used for playback.
This section describes icons that appear on the display
during media playback.
This section explains how to play music/video files on the
iPod/iPhone.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models
Made for:
iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod classic,
iPod with video, iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
generation), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone
Note
• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with
iPod/iPhone from the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,
while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.
• If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device,
no sound will be output from the headphones jack.
jMENU
This button returns to top menu of the Internet Radio
service.
kRETURN
This button returns to the previous menu.
l6
This button selects the next song.
m4
This button fast-forwards the current song.
n2
This button stops playback.
oMODE
You can switch between Standard Mode and Extended
Mode during iPod/iPhone playback.
pRANDOM
This button performs random playback.
qREPEAT
Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the repeat
modes.
Understanding Icons on the Display
Displayed Icons
Icon Description
Folder
Track
Playback
Pause
Fast Forward
Fast Reverse
Artist
Album
Repeat One Track
Repeat Folder (USB Device)
Repeat
Shuffle
Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone)
Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB
1Press USB to select the “USB” input.
2Connect the USB cable that comes with the
iPod/iPhone to the USB port on the front of the AV
receiver.
While reading the contents of your iPod/iPhone, the
message “Connecting...” appears on the display.
The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV
receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone.
3Press MODE repeatedly to switch to Extended
Mode (Music) or Extended Mode (Video).
A list of your iPod/iPhone model’s contents appears.
To open a folder, use q/wto select it, and then press
ENTER.
Tip
• With the default settings, the iPod/iPhone is operated in
Standard Mode.
• Pressing MODE repeatedly switches back to Standard
Mode.
• When you disconnect the iPod/iPhone, the AV receiver
stores the mode. This means that if you disconnect when in
Extended Mode (Music), the AV receiver will start in
Extended Mode (Music) the next time you connect the
iPod/iPhone.
• You can also use q/w,ENTER and TUNING MODE
buttons on the front panel. TUNING MODE allows you to
switch modes.
• When connecting your iPod/iPhone with a USB cable, we
recommend you use an official USB cable from Apple Inc.
4Use q/wto select a music/video file, and press
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Extended Mode (Music) control
The music content information is displayed (lists are
displayed), and you can control the music content while
looking at the screen.
Top screen list:
Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers,
Shuffle Songs, Now Playing.
Extended Mode (Video) control
The video content information is displayed (lists are
displayed), and you can control the video content while
looking at the screen.
Top screen list:
Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video Podcasts,
Rentals.
Note
• To view the video contents of your iPod/iPhone, connect it to the
USB port and VIDEO jack on the AV receiver’s front panel,
using the official Apple Composite AV Cable.
• Depending on your iPod/iPhone model and generation, the
displayed items may vary and the support for Extended Mode
(Video) is not guaranteed.
Standard Mode control
The content information is not displayed, but can be
operated using the iPod/iPhone or the remote controller
(USB).
Note
• The following iPod models are not supported in Standard Mode.
(They can only be controlled in Extended Mode).
– iPod with video
– iPod nano (1st generation)
This section explains how to play music files from a USB
device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).
See also:
• “Network/USB Features” (➔page 89).
Note
• Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with
iPod/iPhone from the USB port at the front of the AV receiver,
while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.
You can select Internet radio stations by connecting to the
AV receiver from your computer and selecting stations in
your web browser.
Internet radio URLs in the following formats are
supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However,
depending on the type of data or audio format used by the
Internet radio station, you may not be able to listen to
some stations.
Note
• Services available may vary depending on the region. See the
separate instructions for more information.
Listening to vTuner Internet Radio
This unit includes the full vTuner Internet Radio Service
at no additional charge. Once you have connected your
unit to the Internet you can select vTuner Internet Radio to
search for and play Internet radio stations and podcasts at
any time. To enhance your Internet radio experience, the
http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal is available to you as an
easy way to browse to find stations, set up/organize your
favorites, add your own stations, get help, etc. After the
first time you try vTuner Internet Radio on your unit you
can use the MAC Address of your unit to create a member
login account (email address and password) on the
http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC
Address, please see “Network” (➔page 60).
Playing a USB Device
1Press USB to select the “USB” input.
2Plug your USB device into the AV receiver’s USB
port.
The USB indicator lights. It will flash if the AV
receiver cannot read the USB device.
3Press ENTER.
A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a
folder, use q/wto select it, and then press ENTER.
4Use q/wto select a music file, and press ENTER or
1to start playback.
Listening to Internet Radio
You need to connect the AV receiver to your home
network (➔page 89).
1Press NET.
The “NET” screen appears, and the NET indicator
lights. If it flashes, verify that the Ethernet cable is
firmly connected to the AV receiver.
2Use q/w/e/rto select “vTuner Internet Radio”
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Listening to Other Internet Radio
To listen to other internet radio stations, insert the
following step after step 1 in the “Listening to vTuner
Internet Radio” section.
Registering My Favorites*1
You can add the currently playing song or station to the
“My Favorites”. You can save up to 40 Internet radio
stations.
Once you’ve added a station to the list, simply select it in
the “My Favorites” menu, and then press ENTER to start
playback.
*1 From the search results you can save the stations and songs
but cannot listen to them directly.
■Top menu of Internet Radio
`Create new station:
Add a favorite station or Internet radio to the My
Favorites.
`Rename this station:
You can rename the stations and songs saved in “My
Favorites” list.
`Delete from My Favorites:
You can delete the stations and songs saved in “My
Favorites” list.
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3Use q/wto select a program and then press
ENTER.
Playback starts.
Press MENU to enable selection from the following
menu items.
`Stations like this:
Stations like the one currently being played
back are displayed.
`Add to My Favorites:
Adds a station to My Favorites list.
Press TOP MENU to go to the top menu of the
Internet Radio services.
Tip
• By pressing SEARCH, you can toggle between the
playback screen and the radio list screen.
1On your computer, start your web browser and
enter the AV receiver’s IP address in the browser’s
Internet address (URL) field.
The browser connects to the AV receiver (WEB
Setup Menu).
Note
• The AV receiver’s IP address is shown on “IP Address”
(➔page 60).
• If you’re using DHCP, your router may not always allocate
the same IP address to the AV receiver, so if you find that
you can’t connect to the AV receiver, recheck the AV
receiver’s IP address on the “Network” screen.
2Click on the “My Favorites” tab.
3Enter the preset name and Internet address
(URL).
4Click “Save” to save the Internet radio station.
5The Internet radio station is then added to “My
Favorites”.
Greate Artist
My Music
My Favorite
0 : 11
1Press MENU with the station selected or while a
song is playing.
2Use q/wto select “Add to My Favorites”, and press
ENTER.
3Use q/w/e/rto select “OK”, and then press
ENTER.
Tip
• If you choose to rename the station, see “Name Edit”
(➔page 53).

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This section explains how to play music files on a
computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server
Playback).
Windows Media Player 11 Setup
This section explains how to configure Windows Media
Player 11 so that the AV receiver can play the music files
stored on your computer.
Remote Playback means you can play the music files
stored on a media server or personal computer with the
AV receiver by operating the controller device in the
home network.
Windows Media Player 12 Setup
This section explains how to configure Windows Media
Player 12 so that the AV receiver can play the music files
stored on your personal computer.
Playing Music Files on a Server
You need to connect the AV receiver to your home
network (➔page 89).
1Start your computer or media server.
2Press NET.
The “NET” screen appears. The NET indicator
lights. If it flashes, confirm the network connection.
3Use q/w/e/rto select “dlna”, and press ENTER.
Tip
• To go back to the previous screen, press RETURN.
4Use q/wto select a server, and then press ENTER.
The menu is displayed according to the server
functions.
Note
• The search function does not work with media servers
which do not support this function.
• Photos and movies stored on a media server cannot be
accessed from the AV receiver.
• Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the
AV receiver may not able to access the content. See the
instruction manual of the media server.
5Use q/wto select an item, and then press ENTER
or 1to start playback.
Note
• Depending on the media server, 5/4/3may not
work.
• If the message “No Item.” appears, this means that no
information can be retrieved from the server. In this case,
check your server, network, and AV receiver connections.
Artist name
My favorite song 1
My favorite album
0 : 11
1Start Windows Media Player 11.
2On the “Library” menu, select “Media Sharing”.
The “Media Sharing” dialog box appears.
3Select the “Share my media” check box, and then
click “OK”.
4Select the AV receiver in the list, and then click
“Allow”.
5Click “OK” to close the dialog box.
This completes the Windows Media Player 11
configuration.
You can now play the music files in your Windows
Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver.
Tip
• Windows Media Player 11 can be downloaded for free
from the Microsoft web site.
Remote Playback
You need to connect the AV receiver to your home
network (➔page 89).
1Start Windows Media Player 12.
2On the “Stream” menu, select “Turn on media
streaming”.
A dialog box appears.
3Move your cursor and click on “Turn on media
streaming”.
A list of media server appears. Wording may vary
slightly depending on the network location.
4Select the product in the list, and then click
“Allowed”.
5Click “OK” to close the dialog box.
This completes the Windows Media Player 12
configuration.
You can now play the music files in your Windows
Media Player 12 library.