Onkyo TX-SR604 User manual

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AV Receiver
TX-SR604/604E
TX-SR8460
TX-SR674/674E
TX-SR8467
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...................................18
First Time Setup.............................38
Basic Operations...........................49
Advanced Operations....................66
Advanced Setup.............................67
Zone 2.............................................79
Controlling Other Components....83
Specifications ................................86
Troubleshooting.............................87

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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 instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the appara-
tus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table spec-
ified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use cau-
tion when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and fol-
low local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is ade-
quate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

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Precautions
1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-
out the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild deter-
gent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards
with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thin-
ners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because
they may damage the finish or remove the panel let-
tering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SEC-
TION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Some models have a voltage selector switch for
compatibility with power systems around the world.
Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the
voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your
area.
Pressing the [STANDBY/ON] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
5. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
6. Handling Notes
•If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you origi-
nally bought it.
•Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
•This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
•If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE:
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME ÀLA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120V
220-240V

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Precautions —Continued
For British models
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified 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 wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the
same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check
for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product
name indicates the color. Specifications and operations are the
same regardless of color.
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K. MIYAGI
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.
Remote controller & two batteries (AA/R6)
Speaker setup microphone
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Speaker cable labels
Power-plug adapter
Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if
your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV
receiver’s power cord (adapter varies from country to
country).
*How to mount the AC plug:
Front
Left
Front
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Right
Surround Back
Right
Surround Back
Right
Zone 2
Right
Zone 2
Right
Front Left
Front Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Left
Front
Right
Front
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
Front Right
Front Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
SP-B
/
Zone 2
Right
Surround Right
Surround Right
Center Center
Center
Center
Surround
Left
Surround
Left
Surround Left
Surround Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back Right
Zone 2 Right
Zone 2 Right
Surround Back
Left
Surround Back
Left
Zone 2
Left
Zone 2
Left
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Left
Zone 2 Left
Zone 2 Left
12
3
Speaker Cable
*

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Features
Amplifier
•7-channel amplifier
•Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
•Zone 2 capability
•24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters
•WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
•Color-coded speaker terminal posts
Audio/Video
•Dolby
*1
Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro
Logic IIx
•DTS
*2
, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS
Neo:6, and DTS 96/24
•Pure Audio listening mode (not North American mod-
els)
•Neural Surround
*3
(North American models only)
•6 digital inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial), 1 digital optical
output
•Zone 2 line out
•2 HDMI
*4
inputs, 1 output (Version 1.1)
•Composite and S-Video to component video conver-
sion
•Composite video to S-Video and S-Video to compos-
ite video conversion
•3 component video inputs, 1 output
•5 S-Video inputs, 3 outputs
•CinemaFILTER
*5
•Subwoofer pre out
FM/AM/XM Tuner
•40 AM/FM presets
•AM/FM auto tuning
•XM Satellite Radio
*6
(XM Passport System required;
sold separately) (North American models only)
•RDS (Radio Data System) (European models only)
Others
•Audyssey
*7
2EQ to correct room acoustic problems
•Easy-to-use onscreen setup menus
•Preprogrammed remote controller for use with other
AV components
•95 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)
•VLSC
*8
(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) all chan-
nels
•HDMI up-conversion from composite video, S-
Video, and component video
•90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz,
less than 0.08% total harmonic distortion (FTC rating)
•VLSC
*8
(Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) on the
front left and right channels
*1.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”and the double-D symbol are registered
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2.
“DTS,”“DTS 96/24,”“DTS-ES,”and “Neo:6”are trademarks
of DTS, Inc.
*3.
Neural Surround name and related logos are trademarks owned
by Neural Audio Corporation.
*4. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC.
*5. “CinemaFILTER”is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
*6.
XM Ready
®
, XM Public Radio™are trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respec-
tive owners.
*7. Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories.
U.S. and foreign patents pending.
MultEQ or 2EQ is a trademark of Audyssey Laboratories.
*8. VLSC is a registered trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
“Xantech”is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.
“Niles”is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use
of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other lim-
ited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovi-
sion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
TX-SR674/674E and TX-SR8467 Only
TX-SR604/604E and TX-SR8460 Only

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Important Safety Instructions.....................2
Precautions ..................................................3
Supplied Accessories .................................4
Features........................................................5
Front & Rear Panels ....................................7
Remote Controller .....................................12
About Home Theater .................................17
Connecting the AV Receiver
About AV Connections .............................18
Connecting Your Speakers.......................19
Connecting Antenna..................................21
Connecting Your TV or Projector.............24
Connecting AV Components ....................25
Connecting Audio Components...............33
Connecting Onkyo Components .........36
Connecting the Power Cord of Another
Component ...............................................36
Turning On the AV Receiver .....................37
First Time Setup
Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey2EQ)....38
About the Onscreen Setup Menus............43
Digital Input..............................................44
Video Input...............................................45
Changing the Input Display ......................47
Minimum Speaker Impedance (not North
American models) ..................................47
TV Format Setup (not North American models) ...48
AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models)... 48
Basic Operations
Selecting the Input Source...........................49
Using the Multichannel DVD Input...............50
Adjusting the Bass & Treble ........................50
Displaying Source Information.....................50
Setting the Display Brightness.....................51
Muting the AV Receiver ...............................51
Using the Sleep Timer .................................51
Using Headphones ......................................51
Using the Tuner .........................................52
Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels....53
Using RDS (European models only)............54
Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North
American models only) ............................. 56
Selecting Listening Modes....................... 61
Listening Mode Table ................................... 62
About the Listening Modes........................... 63
Recording .................................................. 65
Advanced Operations
Using the Late Night Function (Dolby Digital
only) .......................................................... 66
Using the CinemaFILTER ........................... 66
Adjusting Individual Speaker Levels ........... 66
Advanced Setup
Speaker Setup ............................................ 67
Multichannel DVD Input Settings ................ 72
Audio Adjust Functions ............................... 72
Assigning Listening Modes to Input
Sources ..............................................74
IntelliVolume................................................ 75
Volume Setup/OSD Setup .......................... 75
Changing the AV Receiver’s ID................... 76
HDMI Audio Out .......................................... 76
Lock Setup .................................................. 77
Digital Input Signal Formats ........................ 77
Correcting Sound and Picture Sync ............ 78
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID ......... 78
Zone 2
Connecting Zone 2...................................... 79
Setting the Powered Zone 2........................ 80
Using Zone 2............................................... 81
Using the Remote Control in Zone 2........... 82
Controlling Other Components
Entering Remote Control Codes ................. 83
Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components
Connected via .................................... 84
Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons............ 84
Resetting the Remote Controller................. 84
Others
Specifications............................................ 86
Troubleshooting........................................ 87

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Front & Rear Panels
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
ASTANDBY/ON button (37)
This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or
Standby.
BSTANDBY indicator (37)
This indicator lights up when the AV receiver is in
Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being
received from the remote controller.
CZONE 2 indicator (81)
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.
DRemote control sensor (12)
This sensor receives control signals from the remote
controller.
EDisplay
See “Display”on page 9.
FInput selector buttons (49)
These buttons are used to select from the following
input sources: MULTI CH, DVD, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, VIDEO 4, TAPE, TUNER or
CD.
The [MULTI CH] button selects the DVD analog
multichannel input.
GRETURN button
This button is used to return to the previously dis-
played onscreen setup menu.
Front Panel
MLK IJ
78 0
ABCDFHEG
9
15 234 6
E
N
North American models
Other models
(European models only)

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
HArrow/TUNING/PRESET & ENTER buttons
When the AM or FM input source is selected, the
TUNING [ ] [ ] buttons are used to tune the
tuner, and the PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons are used
to select radio presets (see page 53). When the
onscreen setup menus are used, they work as arrow
buttons and are used to select and set items. The
[ENTER] button is also used with the onscreen
setup menus.
ISETUP button
This button is used to access the onscreen setup
menus that appear on the connected TV.
JMASTER VOLUME control (49)
This control is used to adjust the volume of the AV
receiver to MIN, 1 through 99, or MAX.
KVIDEO 4 INPUT
This input can be used to connect a camcorder,
game console, and so on. There are jacks for optical
digital audio, S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio.
LSETUP MIC (38)
The included speaker setup microphone is con-
nected here for automatic speaker setup.
MTUNING MODE button (52)
This button is used to select the Auto or Manual tun-
ing mode.
NMEMORY button (53)
This button is used when storing or deleting radio
presets.
ODIMMER or RT/PTY/TP button (51, 55)
DIMMER is used to adjust the display brightness.
On the European model, this is the RT/PTY/TP but-
ton, and it’s for RDS (Radio Data System). See
“Using RDS (European models only)”on page 54.
PDIGITAL INPUT button (44, 77)
This button is used to assign the digital inputs and to
specify the format of digital input signals.
QDISPLAY button (50)
This button is used to display various information
about the currently selected input source.
RLISTENING MODE [ ] [ ] buttons (61)
These buttons are used to select the listening modes.
SSTEREO button (61)
This button is used to select the Stereo listening
mode.
TTONE, [–] & [+] buttons (50)
These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble.
UZONE 2 LEVEL button (82)
This button is used to set the volume for Zone 2.
VZONE 2/OFF button (81)
The ZONE 2 button is used to select the input
source for Zone 2.
The OFF button is used to turn off the output of
Zone 2.
WPHONES jack (51)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a stan-
dard pair of stereo headphones for private listening.
XPURE AUDIO button and indicator (61)
The North American models do not have this button
and indicator.
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indica-
tor lights up when this mode is selected.

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
1ZONE 2 indicator (81)
This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected.
2MUTING indicator (51)
This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is
muted.
3HDMI indicator
This indicator lights up when the HDMI input is
used.
4Listening mode & format indicators
These indicators show the currently selected listen-
ing mode and the format of digital input signals.
5Tuning indicators
TUNED (52): This indicator lights up when the AV
receiver is tuned into a radio station.
AUTO (52): This indicator lights up when the Auto
Tuning mode is selected, and disappears when the
Manual Tuning mode is selected.
RDS (European models only) (54): This indi-
cator lights up when tuned to a radio station that
supports RDS (Radio Data System).
XM (North American models only) (56): This
indicator lights up when XM radio is selected.
MEMORY (53): This indicator lights up when pre-
setting radio stations.
FM STEREO (52): This indicator lights up when
the AV receiver is tuned to a stereo FM station.
6Message area
This area of the display shows various information
about the currently selected source.
7SLEEP indicator (51)
This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has
been set.
Display
214 5
76
3

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.
ADIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, 3 and OUT
The optical digital audio inputs can be used to con-
nect CD and DVD players, and other components
with an optical digital audio output.
The optical output can be used connect a CD
recorder or other digital recorder with an optical
digital input.
BDIGITAL COAXIAL IN 1, 2
The coaxial digital audio inputs can be used to con-
nect CD and DVD players, and other components
with a coaxial digital audio output.
CXM antenna (on North American models)
This jack is for connecting an XM antenna, sold
separately (see page 56).
DHDMI IN 1, 2, and OUT
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) con-
nections carry digital audio and digital video.
The HDMI inputs are for connecting components
with HDMI outputs, such as DVD players.
The HDMI output is for connecting a TV or projec-
tor with an HDMI input.
EAM ANTENNA (21)
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
FFM ANTENNA (21)
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
GMONITOR OUT
The S-Video or composite video jack should be
connected to a video input on your TV or projector.
HFRONT, CENTER, SURROUND &
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS (20)
These terminal posts are for connecting your front,
center, surround, and surround back speakers.
IZONE 2 SPEAKERS (79)
These terminals are for connecting speakers in
Zone 2.
JVOLTAGE SELECTOR (only some models)
This voltage selector provides compatibility with
power systems around the world (see page 3).
KAC OUTLET
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply
power to other AV components. The type of outlet
depends on the country in which you purchased
your AV receiver.
LIR IN (82)
If you want to use the remote controller to control
the AV receiver from Zone 2, or if the AV receiver is
installed in a cabinet and the line of sight between
the AV receiver and the remote controller is
obstructed, a commercially available IR receiver
can be connected here.
M12V TRIGGER OUT ZONE 2 (81)
This output can be connected to the 12-volt trigger
input on a power amplifier in Zone 2. When Zone 2
is turned on, a 12-volt trigger signal is output.
NPRE OUT SUBWOOFER (19)
The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a pow-
ered subwoofer.
Rear Panel
MUVSRQPON
G
L
9
K
1B
C
D65
T
H
MN
J
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
120V
220-240V
(North American models only) (Only some models)

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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
OZONE 2 LINE OUT (79)
This analog audio output can be connected to a line
input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2.
PDVD IN
Here you can connect a DVD player. Input jacks
include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio. You can connect a DVD player’s 2-channel
analog audio output or 7.1-channel analog audio
output.
QVIDEO 1 IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio.
RVIDEO 2 IN/OUT
Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output
jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog
audio.
SVIDEO 3 IN
Here you can connect a video source (VCR, set-top
box, etc.). Input jacks include S-Video, composite
video, and analog audio.
TTAPE IN/OUT
This analog audio input and output are for connect-
ing a recorder with an analog audio input and output
(cassette, Mini Disc, etc.).
UCD IN
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
VCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
This component video output can be used to con-
nect a TV or projector with a component video
input.
WCOMPONENT VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3
These component video inputs can be used to con-
nect AV components with component video outputs,
such as DVD players.
XREMOTE CONTROL
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con-
nected to an jack on another Onkyo AV compo-
nent. The AV receiver’s remote controller can then
be used to control that component. To use , you
must make an analog audio connection (RCA)
between the AV receiver and the other AV compo-
nent, even if they are connected digitally.
See pages 18-36 for connection information.

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Remote Controller
Notes:
•If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
•Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
•If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
•Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possi-
ble to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s
remote control sensor, as shown below.
Notes:
•The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct sun-
light or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in
mind when installing.
•If another remote controller of the same type is used
in the same room, or the AV receiver is installed close
to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote con-
troller may not work reliably.
•Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote con-
troller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvert-
ently, thereby draining the batteries.
•The remote controller may not work reliably if the AV
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
•The remote controller will not work if there’s an
obstacle between it and the AV receiver’s remote con-
trol sensor.
Installing the Batteries
1To open the battery compartment, press
the small hollow and slide off the cover.
2Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6)
in accordance with the polarity diagram
inside the battery compartment.
3Put the cover onto the remote controller
and slide it shut.
Aiming the Remote Controller
Remote control sensor
AV receiver
Approx. 16 ft.
(5 m)
STANDBY indicator

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Remote Controller—Continued
The remote controller can be used to control different
components including the AV receiver. The remote con-
troller has a specific operating mode for use with each
type of component. Modes are selected by using the six
REMOTE MODE buttons.
■RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
In RECEIVER/TAPE mode, you can control
the AV receiver and an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
■DVD and CD/MD/CDR/HDD Modes
With these modes, you can control a DVD
player and CD, MD, CDR, or HDD player
or recorder. By entering the appropriate
remote control code, you can control Onkyo
components or components made by other
manufacturers (see page 83).
■TV, VCR and SAT/CABLE Modes
With these modes, you can control a TV,
VCR, and satellite or cable receiver. You
must enter the appropriate remote control
code first (see page 83).
Note:
Some of the remote controller operations described in
this manual may not work as expected with other com-
ponents.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode is used to control the AV
receiver. It can also be used to control an Onkyo cassette
recorder connected via .
Buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4are used when the TUNER
or TAPE input is selected.
Using the Remote Controller
1Press one of the REMOTE MODE
buttons to select a mode.
2Use the buttons supported by
that mode to control the compo-
nent.
RECEIVER/TAPE mode:
see right column
DVD mode:
see page 15
CD/MD/CDR/HDD mode:
see page 16
TV, VCR, SAT/CABLE modes:
see page 85
TAPE
RECEIVER
M D/CDR
HDD
DVD
C
D
CABLE
SAT
VCR
TV
TAPE
RECEIVER
M D/CDR
HDD
CABLE
REMOTE MODE
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
C
D
RECEIVER/TAPE Mode
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HDD
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INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
ZONE2
V1
V4
V2V3
CDTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND
STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL + LEVEL -
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
CD
INPUT
+10 0
CLR
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CH
DISC
ALBUM
1
4
3
8
J
2
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9
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Remote Controller —Continued
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
ZONE 2 button (81)
Used to select the input source for Zone 2.
B
ON/STANDBY button (37)
Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
C
INPUT SELECTOR buttons (49)
Used to select the input sources.
D
MULTI CH button (50)
Selects the multichannel DVD input.
E
DIMMER button (51)
Adjusts the display brightness.
F
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to select and adjust settings.
G
RETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
H
LISTENING MODE buttons (61)
Used to select the listening modes. These buttons
work in all remote controller modes.
STEREO button
Selects the Stereo listening mode.
SURROUND button
Selects the Dolby and DTS listening modes and the
Neural Surround listening mode (North American
models only).
[ ]/[ ] buttons
Used to select the available listening modes.
I TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL-, and LEVEL+
buttons (66, 70)
Used to adjust the level of each speaker.
J
DISPLAY button (50)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
K
REMOTE MODE buttons (13)
Used to select the remote controller modes. When a
remote controller button is pressed, the REMOTE
MODE button for the currently selected mode lights
up.
L
SLEEP button (51)
Used with the Sleep function.
M
VOL [ ]/[ ] button (49)
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver regardless of
the currently selected remote controller mode.
N
MUTING button (51)
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
O
SETUP button
Used to access the setup menus.
P
CINE FLTR button (66)
Used with the CinemaFILTER function.
Q
L NIGHT button (66)
Used with the Late Night function.
■ Buttons used when the TUNER input is
selected
1 Number, D TUN, and ENT buttons (52, 58)
Used to select AM and FM radio stations and XM
radio channels directly.
2
CH +/– button (53)
Used to select radio presets.
3
Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
For AM and FM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] but-
tons are used for tuning.
North American models only
For XM, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons are
used to select channels, and the [ENTER] button is
used to change the search mode. The Left and Right
[ ]/[ ] buttons are used to select categories.
■ Buttons used when the TAPE input is
selected
4
Playback buttons
On twin cassette decks, only deck B can be con-
trolled.
Play [ ] button
Starts playback.
Stop [ ] button
Stops playback.
Reverse Play [ ] button
Starts reverse playback.
Rewind and FF [ ]/[ ] buttons
The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The FF
[ ] button starts fast forward.
RECEIVER
TUNER
8
To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the
input source, press:
RECEIVER
TAPE
7
To select your Cassette deck as the input
source, press:

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Remote Controller—Continued
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo DVD player.
AON/STANDBY button
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.
BNumber buttons
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and
times for locating specific points.
CDISC +/–button
Selects discs on a DVD changer.
DTOP MENU button
Selects a DVD’s top menu.
EArrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s
onscreen setup menus.
FRETURN button
Exits the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.
GPlayback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.
HSUBTITLE button
Selects subtitles.
IAUDIO button
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio for-
mats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).
JDISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc, title,
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining
time, total time, and so on.
KCLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.
LMENU button
Displays a DVD’s menu.
MSETUP button
Used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup
menus.
NRANDOM button
Used with the random playback function.
OREPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
PVCR, DVD, and HDD buttons
Used to select VCR, HDD (hard disk drive), or
DVD playback on a VCR/DVD recorder with a
built-in hard disk drive.
QPLAY MODE button
Selects play modes on components with selectable
play modes.
DVD Mode
DVD
6
To select your DVD player as the input source, press:
RECEIVER
or
MULTI CH
5
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M
D/CDR
HDD
CABLE
ON/STANDBY
DIMMER
ENT D TUN
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10 11 12
INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
ZONE2
V1
V4
V2V3
C DTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL
+
LEVEL
-
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
C D
INPUT
+10
0
CLR
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6
7
L
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Remote Controller—Continued
By default, the remote controller is set to control an
Onkyo CD player.
AON/STANDBY button
Sets the component to On or Standby.
BNumber buttons
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating
specific points on CD/MD players.
CDISC/ALBUM +/–button
Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previ-
ous album on an HDD-compatible component.
DArrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component.
EPlayback buttons
From left to right: Pause, Play, Stop, Fast Reverse,
Fast Forward, Previous and Next.
FDISPLAY button
Displays information about the current disc or track
on a CD player or MD/CD recorder, including
elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.
On an HDD-compatible component, it turns on the
back light for 30 seconds.
GCLR button
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers on a
CD player or MD/CD recorder.
HMENU button
Used to navigate menus on an HDD-compatible
component.
IPLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons
Selects the previous or next playlist on an HDD-
compatible component.
JRANDOM button
Used with the random/shuffle playback function.
KREPEAT button
Used with the repeat playback functions.
LPLAY MODE button
Used to select play modes on components with
selectable play modes.
CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode
C D
9
TAPE
7
V3
3
To select the input source, press:
CD player
MD or CD recorder
Next generation HDD-
compatible component
* If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, you
must change the input display (see page 47).
RECEIVER
TAPE
7or
MUTING
PREVIOUS
MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
SETUPRETURN
PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT
RANDOM SUBTITLE
PLAY MODE
AUDIO REPEAT
RC-651M
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/
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TAPE
M
D/CDR
HDD
CABLE
ON/STANDBY
DIMMER
ENT D TUN
SLEEP
10 11 12
INPUT SELECTOR
HDDDVDVCR
REMOTE MODE
ZONE2
V1
V4
V2V3
C DTAPE TUNER
DVD
MULTI CH
LISTENING MODE
TV
DISPLAY
TEST TONE CH SEL
SURROUND STEREO
CINE FLTR
LEVEL
+
LEVEL
-
L NIGHT
VOL
VOL
SAT
VCR
TV
DVD
RECEIVER
C D
INPUT
+10
0
CLR
123
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789
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ALBUM
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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 DVDs you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With
analog and digital TV you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Onkyo’s own DSP surround listening modes.
Enjoying Home Theater
Front left and right speakers
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid
anchor for the sound image.They should be positioned facing the listener at about
ear level, and equidistant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle,
with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker
This speaker enhances the
front left and right speakers,
making sound movements dis-
tinct and providing a full sound
image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV fac-
ing forward at about ear level, or
at the same height as the front
left and right speakers.
Subwoofer
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds
of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects)
channel. The volume and quality of the
bass output from your subwoofer will
depend on its position, the shape of your
listening room, and your listening posi-
tion. In general, a good bass sound can
be obtained by installing the subwoofer in
a front corner, or at one-third the width of
the wall, as shown.
Tip:To find the best position for your sub-
woofer, while playing a movie or some
music with good bass, experiment by
placing your subwoofer at various posi-
tions within the room, and choose the one
that provides the most satisfying results.
Surround left and right speakers
These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and
to add realistic ambience.
Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind,
about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they
should be equidistant from the listener.
Surround back left and right
speakers
These speakers are necessary to
enjoy Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
Matrix, and DTS-ES Discrete. They
enhance the realism of surround
sound and improve sound localiza-
tion behind the listener. Position
them behind the listener about 2–
3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level.
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Connecting the AV Receiver
•Before making any AV connections, read the manuals
supplied with your other AV components.
•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed
and double-checked all AV connections.
Optical Digital Jacks
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.
AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-type AV connections are usually color-coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-
channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”).
Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and
outputs (typically labeled “L”). And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
•Push plugs in all the way to make
good connections (loose connec-
tions can cause noise or malfunc-
tions).
•To prevent interference, keep
audio and video cables away from
power cords and speaker cables.
AV Cables & Jacks
Note: The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs.
About AV Connections
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Right!
Wrong!
Video
Cable Jack Description
Component
video cable
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (PR, PB), providing the best
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their
component video sockets slightly differently).
S-Video cable
S-Video separates the luminance and color signals
and provides better picture quality than composite
video.
Composite
video cable
Composite video is commonly used on TVs,VCRs,
and other video equipment. Use only dedicated
composite video cables.
Audio
Cable Jack Description
Optical digital
audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for coaxial.
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Offers the best sound quality and allows you to
enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS).
The audio quality is the same as for optical.
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
This cable carries analog audio. It’s the most
common connection format for analog audio, and
can be found on virtually all AV components.
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
This cable carries multichannel analog audio and
it’s 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 multi-
channel cable.
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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Speaker Configuration
For the best surround sound experience, you should con-
nect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer.
The following table indicates the channels you should
use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
*If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to
the left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
No matter how many speakers you use, a powered sub-
woofer 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 by using the supplied
setup microphone (see page 38).
Using Dipole Speakers
You can use dipole speakers for the surround left and
right and surround back left and right 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 left
and right
dipole speakers should be positioned so that their
arrows point toward the TV/screen, while the surround
back left and right dipole speakers should be positioned so
that their arrows point toward each other, as shown.
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver’s PRE
OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on your powered sub-
woofer, as shown. If your subwoofer is unpowered and
you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE
OUT SUBWOOFER to an input on the amp.
Attaching the Speaker Labels
The AV receiver’s positive (+) speaker terminals are
color-coded for ease of identification (the negative (–)
speaker terminals are all black).
The supplied speaker labels are also color-coded and you
should attach them to the positive (+) side of each
speaker cable in accordance with the above table. Then
all you need to do is to match the color of each label to
the corresponding speaker terminal.
Connecting Your Speakers
Number of speakers: 234567
Front left ✓✓✓✓✓✓
Front right ✓✓✓✓✓✓
Center ✓ ✓✓✓
Surround left ✓✓✓✓
Surround right ✓✓✓✓
Surround back ✓
Surround back left* ✓
Surround back right* ✓
2
1
34
2
1
34
5
7 8
656
78
TV/screen TV/screen
1. Subwoofer
2. Front left speaker
3. Center speaker
4. Front right speaker
5. Surround left speaker
6. Surround right speaker
7. Surround back left
speaker
8. Surround back right
speaker
Dipole speakers Normal speakers
Speaker terminal Color
Front left, Zone 2 left White
Front right, Zone 2 right Red
Center Green
Surround left Blue
Surround right Gray
Surround back left Brown
Surround back right Tan
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
Powered
subwoofer

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Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued
Speaker Connection Precautions
Read the following before connecting your speakers:
•North American models: Only connect speakers
with an impedance of 6 ohms or higher. If you use
speakers with a lower impedance, and use the ampli-
fier at high volume levels for a long period of time, the
built-in protection circuit may be activated.
•Other models: You can connect speakers with an
impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the imped-
ance 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 “4 ohms”(see page 47). 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 nega-
tive (–) 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.
•If you use 4 or 5 speakers, connect each of the two
surround speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS
terminals. Do not connect them to the SURROUND
BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
•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.
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 left (L) SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS termi-
nals.
1Strip about 5/8" (15 mm)
of insulation from the
ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.
2Unscrew the terminal.
3Fully insert the bare
wires.
4Screw the terminal tight.
5/8" (15 mm)
Surround
back left
speaker
Surround
back right
speaker
Center
speaker
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
Surround
right
speaker
Surround
left
speaker