Contents Introduction......................................2 AV Receiver TX-SR604/604E TX-SR8460 TX-SR674/674E TX-SR8467 Instruction Manual Connections...................................18 First Time Setup.............................38 Basic Operations ...........................49 Advanced Operations....................66 Advanced Setup.............................67 Zone 2 .............................................79 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
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Precautions 1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not userserviceable. 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 detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth.
Supplied Accessories Precautions—Continued Make sure you have the following accessories: 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.
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 models) • Neural Surround*3 (North American models only) • 6 digital inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial), 1 digital optical output
Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions.....................2 Precautions ..................................................3 Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North American models only) ............................. 56 Selecting Listening Modes ....................... 61 Supplied Accessories .................................4 Listening Mode Table ................................... 62 About the Listening Modes........................... 63 Features.................................
Front & Rear Panels Front Panel North American models 1 2 M 3 L 4 K 5 J 6 I H GF 7 8 EDC 9 B 0 A Other models N E (European models only) The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A STANDBY/ON button (37) This button is used to set the AV receiver to On or Standby. B STANDBY 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.
Front & Rear Panels—Continued H Arrow/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.
Front & Rear Panels—Continued Display 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. 1 ZONE 2 indicator (81) This indicator lights up when Zone 2 is selected. 2 MUTING indicator (51) This indicator flashes while the AV receiver is muted. 3 HDMI indicator This indicator lights up when the HDMI input is used.
Front & Rear Panels—Continued Rear Panel C (North American models only) 1B D 5 6G J (Only some models) H 9 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 120V 220-240V N M VU T S R Q P O N M L K The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1, 2, 3 and OUT The optical digital audio inputs can be used to connect CD and DVD players, and other components with an optical digital audio output.
Front & Rear Panels—Continued O ZONE 2 LINE OUT (79) This analog audio output can be connected to a line input on an integrated amplifier in Zone 2. P DVD 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. Q VIDEO 1 IN/OUT Here you can connect a VCR. Input and output jacks include S-Video, composite video, and analog audio.
Remote Controller Installing the Batteries 1 To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide off the cover. Aiming the Remote Controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver STANDBY indicator 2 3 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it shut.
Remote Controller—Continued Using the Remote Controller RECEIVER/TAPE Mode The remote controller can be used to control different components including the AV receiver. The remote controller 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 .
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. ■ Buttons used when the TUNER input is selected To select the Tuner (AM/FM/XM) as the input source, press: B ON/STANDBY button (37) Sets the AV receiver to On or Standby. RECEIVER 8 TUNER C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (49) Used to select the input sources. D MULTI CH button (50) Selects the multichannel DVD input.
Remote Controller—Continued A ON/STANDBY button DVD Mode Sets the DVD player to On or Standby. By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo DVD player. To select your DVD player as the input source, press: RECEIVER or 6 DVD B Number buttons Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and times for locating specific points. C DISC +/– button Selects discs on a DVD changer. 5 D TOP MENU button MULTI CH Selects a DVD’s top menu.
Remote Controller—Continued A ON/STANDBY button CD/MD/CDR/HDD Mode Sets the component to On or Standby. By default, the remote controller is set to control an Onkyo CD player. To select the input source, press: B Number buttons Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points on CD/MD players. C DISC/ALBUM +/– button 9 Selects discs on a CD changer, or the next or previous album on an HDD-compatible component.
About Home Theater Enjoying 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. 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.
Connecting the AV Receiver AV Connection Color Coding About AV Connections • 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.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Configuration For the best surround sound experience, you should connect seven speakers and a powered subwoofer. The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.
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 amplifier 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.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna connector Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead. If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Both Audio & Video By connecting both the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other AV components to the AV receiver, you can select both the audio and video simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the AV receiver. : Signal Flow Video Video Audio Audio TV, projector, etc. DVD player, etc.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your TV ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your TV ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV and listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (For recording, use a and b , or a and c .
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a DVD Player Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your DVD player ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches your DVD player ( a , b , or c ), and then make the connection. • With connection a , you can listen to and record audio from a DVD and listen in Zone 2.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Hooking Up the Multichannel DVD Input If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as DVD-Audio or SACD, and it has a multichannel analog audio output, you can connect it to the AV receiver’s multichannel DVD input. Use a multichannel analog audio cable, or several normal audio cables, to connect the AV receiver’s DVD IN FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURR BACK L/R, and SUBWOOFER jacks to the 7.1-channel analog audio output on your DVD player.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback Hint! With this hookup, you can use your VCR’s tuner to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording If you have two video recorders (e.g., a VCR and a DVD recorder), connect one recorder to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks, as shown here, and connect the other recorder to the VIDEO 2 OUT jacks in the same way. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches your VCR or DVD recorder ( A or B ), and then make the connection.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Satellite, Cable, Set-top box, or Other Video Source Hint! With this hookup, you can use your satellite or cable receiver to listen to your favorite TV programs via the AV receiver, useful if your TV has no audio outputs. Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the video source ( A , B , or C ), and then make the connection. You must connect the AV receiver to your TV via the same type of connection.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Camcorder, Games Console, or Other Device Step 1: Video Connection Choose a video connection that matches the camcorder or console ( A or B ), and then make the connection. Step 2: Audio Connection Choose an audio connection that matches the camcorder or console ( a or b ), and then make the connection.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Components with HDMI About HDMI Designed to meet the demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Making HDMI Connections Step 1: Use HDMI cables to connect the AV receiver’s HDMI jacks to your HDMI-compatible DVD player, TV, projector, and so on. Step 2: Assign each HDMI IN to an input selector in the HDMI Video setup (see page 45). Video Signal Flow Chart IN (TX-SR604/604E, TX-SR8460) Composite S-Video Component HDMI Digital video signals received at HDMI IN AV receiver 1 and 2 are only output by the HDMI OUT * and sent to your TV.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a CD Player or Turntable ■ CD Player or Turntable (MM) with Built-in Phono Preamp Step 1: Choose a connection that matches your CD player ( a , b , or c ). Use connection a for a turntable with a built-in phono preamp.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a HDD-compatible Component As of this printing, the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock is the only HDD-compatible component available. ■ For HDD-compatible components that support video Connect your HDD-compatible component’s analog audio output jacks and video output jack to the AV receiver’s VIDEO 3 IN L/R jacks and VIDEO 3 IN (V or S) jack. (The example shown below is for connection with the DS-A1.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting a Cassette, CDR, MiniDisc, or DAT Recorder Step 1: Choose a connection that matches the recorder ( a , b , c , or d ), and then make the connection. b a IN COAXIAL L IN 2 R c TAPE OPTICAL a IN 3 L d OPTICAL R TAPE Connect one or the other L COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN R AUDIO IN L R AUDIO OUT Cassette, CDR, MD, etc. • With connection a , you can play and record and listen in Zone 2.
Connecting the AV Receiver—Continued Connecting Onkyo Components IN L Step 1: Make sure that each Onkyo component is connected to the AV receiver with an analog audio cable (connection a in the hookup examples) (see pages 24 to 35). Step 2: Make the CD FRONT REMOTE CONTROL L R connection. Step 3: If you’re using an MD, CDR, or HDD component, change the input display (see page 47).
Turning On the AV Receiver RECEIVER STANDBY/ON ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator REMOTE MODE ZONE2 ON/STANDBY DVD RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 CD HDD 4 5 6 V4 MULTI CH DVD 7 8 TAPE VCR 9 TUNER 10 TV CD 11 12 +10 0 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP VOL DISC ALBUM D TUN CLR CABLE SAT ENT TV CH VOL INPUT Connecting the Power Cord • Connect the AV receiver’s power cord to a suitable wall outlet.
First Time Setup This section explains the settings that you need to make before using the AV receiver for the very first time. Automatic Speaker Setup (Audyssey2EQ) 1 With the supplied speaker setup microphone, the Audyssey2EQ function can measure the number of speakers connected, their sizes, crossover frequencies, and the distance from each speaker to the listening position and calculate the optimal speaker settings for your listening environment automatically.
First Time Setup—Continued 2 Put the speaker setup microphone at measurement point 1. Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Please place microphone at center of listening area at ear height. Push Enter:Next Notes: • Make sure the microphone is horizontal. • If there’s an obstacle between the microphone and any speaker, the automatic setup will not work correctly. Set up the room as you would when enjoying a DVD.
First Time Setup—Continued 5 The following screen appears. 8 Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Please place microphone at right end of listening area at ear height. Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Save Review SP Config Review SP Distance Review SP Level Cancel Push Enter:Next Move the speaker setup microphone to measurement point 2 (page 38), then press [ENTER]. Audyssey2EQ performs more measurements. This takes a few minutes.
First Time Setup—Continued Error Messages While the automatic speaker setup is in progress, one of the following error messages may appear: ❏ Ambient noise is too high Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Ambient noise is too high. Retry Cancel This message appears if the background noise is too loud and the measurements cannot be performed properly. Remove the source of the noise and try again. Retry: Return to step 2 and try again. Cancel: Cancel the automatic speaker setup.
First Time Setup—Continued Changing the Speaker Settings Manually Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Review SP Distance Front Center SurrRight SurrBack R SurrBack L SurrLeft Subwoofer :15ft :15ft : 7ft : 7ft : 7ft : 7ft :15ft Auto Speaker Setup ======================== Review SP Level Left Center Right SurrRight SurrBack R SurrBack L SurrLeft Subwoofer : : : : : : : : +12dB 0dB -12dB +3dB +4dB -6dB -3dB 0dB Press the [RETURN] button to return to the previous menu.
First Time Setup—Continued About the Onscreen Setup Menus The onscreen setup menus are displayed on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s settings. (The onscreen menus do not appear on a TV that’s connected to the HDMI OUT (TX-SR604/604E/8460 only).) Submenus Submenus p. 45 0.Video Input -----------------------Component Video a.DVD : IN1 b.VIDEO1 : --c.VIDEO2 : --d.VIDEO3 : --HDMI e.DVD : No f.VIDEO1 : No g.VIDEO2 : No h.VIDEO3 : No 5.
First Time Setup—Continued Digital Input 3 If you connect a component to a digital input jack, you must assign that jack to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN2 jack, you should assign that jack to the CD input selector. By default, the COAXIAL IN1 jack is assigned to the DVD input selector, although this can be changed. Input selector buttons DIGITAL INPUT Here are the default assignments.
First Time Setup—Continued Video Input (TX-SR674/674E/8467 only) 0.Video Input -----------------------Component Video a.DVD : IN1 b.VIDEO1 : --c.VIDEO2 : --d.VIDEO3 : --HDMI e.DVD : --f.VIDEO1 : --g.VIDEO2 : --h.VIDEO3 : --- HDMI Video Setup If you connect a video component to HDMI IN 1 or 2, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your DVD player to HDMI IN 1, you must assign HDMI IN 1 to the DVD input selector.
First Time Setup—Continued 2 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE ZONE2 1 DVD RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 CD Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “0. Video Input,” and then press [ENTER]. The Video Input menu appears. HDD 4 5 6 V4 MULTI CH DVD 7 8 TAPE VCR 9 TUNER 10 CD 11 12 +10 0 --/--- DIMMER SLEEP VOL DISC ALBUM CABLE CLR D TUN 0.Video Input -----------------------Component Video a.DVD : IN1 b.VIDEO1 : --c.VIDEO2 : --d.VIDEO3 : --HDMI e.
First Time Setup—Continued Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo MiniDisc recorder, CD recorder, or next generation HDD-compatible component to the TAPE IN/OUT or VIDEO 3 IN jacks, for to work properly, you must change this setting. This setting can only be changed on the AV receiver. Minimum Speaker Impedance (not North American models) If you change this setting, you must run the automatic speaker setup again (see page 38).
First Time Setup—Continued TV Format Setup (not North American models) You must specify the TV system used in your area. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. AM Frequency Step Setup (on some models) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
Basic Operations Selecting the Input Source This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., the AV component that you want to listen to or watch).
Basic Operations—Continued Using the Multichannel DVD Input The multichannel DVD input is for connecting a component with a 7.1-channel analog audio output, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD-capable DVD player, or an MPEG decoder. See page 26 for hookup information. RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [MULTI CH] button. The MULTI CH indicator appears on the display. Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows.
Basic Operations—Continued ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE ZONE2 DVD RECEIVER Press [RECEIVER] first Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period.
Listening to the Radio ■ Manual Tuning Mode Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection. 1 TUNING MODE Press the [TUNING MODE] button so that the AUTO indicator disappears from the display. Listening to the Radio 2 TUNING TUNER PRESET Use the [TUNER] input selector button to select either AM or FM. In this example, FM has been selected.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Presetting AM/FM Stations & XM Channels 2, 4 Selecting Presets PRESET 3 ON/STANDBY REMOTE MODE ZONE2 DVD RECEIVER TAPE INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 CD HDD 4 5 6 V4 MULTI CH DVD 7 8 TAPE +10 0 DIMMER SLEEP VOL DISC ALBUM SAT CH CH +/- VOL INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU MUTING ENTER Press the [MEMORY] button. The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number flashes.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European models only) RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Many FM stations use it these days.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) 4 ENTER 5 RT/PTY/TP ENTER When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. The RT information scrolls across the display. RT/PTY/TP To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it stops briefly before continuing with the search.
Listening to the Radio—Continued Listening to XM Satellite Radio® (North American models only) Important XM Radio Information To receive XM Radio on this receiver you need to purchase an optional XM Passport System and subscribe to XM’s paid programming. Please note that XM is currently only licensed to provide service to the contiguous 48 United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii) and portions of Canada.
Listening to the Radio—Continued TUNING , PRESET , ENTER Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio Before you can use XM Satellite Radio, you must first sign up for an account. You’ll need a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID, which you can get from the AV receiver, as explained below, or from the Passport System package and itself. 1 TUNING TUNER SETUP PRESET Use the TUNING Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select channel 0. Your XM Satellite Radio ID number is displayed. Write it below.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Category Search Mode Selecting XM Radio Channels There are three ways to select XM radio channels: • Channel Search mode: select any channel. • Category Search mode: select channels by category. • Direct tuning: enter channel number. Note: You can’t select Channel Search or Category Search mode, while the Tuning Arrow indicators are flashing, as tuning is in progress.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ENTER ENTER TUNING PLAYLIST/CAT PLAYLIST/CAT RETURN SETUP LISTENING MODE STEREO SURROUND AUDIO SUBTITLE RANDOM REPEAT TEST TONE CH SEL LEVEL- LEVEL+ L NIGHT CINE FLTR DVD HDD PLAY MODE DISPLAY DISPLAY Selecting XM Channels from the Front Panel: Press the [TUNING MODE] button to select “Channel Search” or “Category Search” mode.
Listening to the Radio—Continued ON/STANDBY ZONE2 REMOTE MODE RECEIVER DVD TAPE INPUT SELECTOR M D/CDR CD 1 2 3 V1 V2 V3 4 5 6 V4 MULTI CH DVD RECEIVER HDD 7 TAPE 8 TV 9 TUNER VOL CD CH DISC ALBUM TV XM Radio Messages VCR VOL The following messages may appear while using XM radio. INPUT GUIDE TOP MENU PREVIOUS MENU ENTER Terrestrial (TER) signals are only available in certain areas.
Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes Selecting with the Remote Controller See “About the Listening Modes” on page 63 for detailed information about the listening modes. LISTENING MODE • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial or optical). • Listening mode availability depends on the format of the current input signal.
Using the Listening Modes—Continued The following table shows which listening modes can be used with each input signal format. Source format 3/2.1 2/2.1 CD, TV, radio, cassette, etc. Listening mode DTS/DTS 96/24*2 Dolby Digital Analog, PCM*1 2/0 1/0, 1+1 Other 3/2.1 2/2.1 DVD, DTV, etc. DTS-ES 2/0 Discrete Matrix DVD, CD, etc.
Using the Listening Modes—Continued About the Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. The illustration shows which speakers are active in each listening mode with 7.1 channel speaker system.
Using the Listening Modes—Continued DTS-ES Matrix This mode is for use with DTS-ES Matrix soundtracks, which use a matrix-encoded back-channel for 6.1/7.1-channel playback. Use it with DVDs that bear the DTS-ES logo, especially those with a DTS-ES Matrix soundtrack. Onkyo Original DSP Modes Mono Movie This mode is suitable for old movies and other mono sources.
Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources. Notes: • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected DVDs cannot be recorded. • You cannot record from the DVD analog multichannel input. • Various restrictions apply to digital recording. Refer to the manuals supplied with your digital recording equipment for more details.
Advanced Operations Using the CinemaFILTER RECEIVER ON/STANDBY With the CinemaFILTER, you can soften overly bright movie soundtracks, which are typically mixed for reproduction in a movie theater. CinemaFILTER can be used with the following listening modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, DTS, DTSES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, Dolby/DTS+PLIIx Movie, Dolby/DTS+Neo:6, and DTS+Dolby EX.
Advanced Setup Speaker Setup 2 Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 38). Here you can check the settings made by the Automatic Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using the Automatic Speaker Setup function. 1.Speaker Config -----------------------a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front : 100Hz c.Center : 100Hz d.Surround : 100Hz e.SurrBack : 100Hz f.SurrBack Ch :2ch g.
Advanced Setup—Continued 6 7 8 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “d. Surround,” and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency. If no surround left and right speakers are connected, select None. Note: If the Front setting in step 4 is set to anything other than Full Band, Full Band cannot be selected here. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “e. SurrBack,” and then use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a crossover frequency.
Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Distance 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “a. Unit,” and then use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to select: feet: Select if you want to enter distances in feet. Can be set from 1 to 30 feet in 1-foot steps. meters: Select if you want to enter distances in meters. Can be set from 0.3 to 9 meters in 0.3-meter steps. 4 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “b. Front,” and then use the Left and Right [ ]/ [ ] buttons to specify the distance.
Advanced Setup—Continued Speaker Level Calibration 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “3. Level Calibration,” and then press [ENTER]. The Level Calibration menu appears and the pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker. This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 38). Here you can adjust the level of each speaker with the built-in test tone so that the volume of each speaker is the same at the listening position.
Advanced Setup—Continued Equalizer Setting Be sure to select this setting after having performed the Automatic Speaker Setup. Manual: You can adjust the EQ of each speaker manually. If you select Manual, continue with this procedure. If you select Off or Audyssey, go to step 7. This setting is set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 38). Here you can adjust the EQ of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers see page 70.
Advanced Setup—Continued Multichannel DVD Input Settings 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. Audio Adjust Functions Here you can set listening mode-related settings and functions. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “8. Hardware Setup,” and then press [ENTER].
Advanced Setup—Continued The Audio Adjust functions are explained below. Neo:6 Music Mode Setting Input Channel Settings ■ Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel (stereo) sources. With this setting, you can specify by how much the front left and right channel output is attenuated in order to create the center channel. It can be adjusted from 0 to 5 (default is 2). This setting is unavailable if no surround speakers are connected.
Advanced Setup—Continued Assigning Listening Modes to Input Sources The Last Valid option means that the listening mode selected last will be used. b. Ana/PCM: With this setting, you can specify the listening mode to be used when an analog (CD, TV, LD, VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital (CD, DVD, etc.) audio signal is played. c.
Advanced Setup—Continued IntelliVolume Volume Setup/OSD Setup You can set the input level for each input source. This is useful if some of your AV components are louder or quieter than others. IntelliVolume does not affect Zone 2. While this menu is shown onscreen, you can select each input source and set the levels while listening to and comparing them. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen.
Advanced Setup—Continued Maximum Volume With this preference, you can prevent the volume being set too high by specifying a maximum volume level. The range is from 50 to 99. To specify no maximum volume, select Off. HDMI Audio Out 1 RECEIVER Power On Volume With this preference, you can specify the volume setting to be used each time the AV receiver is turned on. The range is MIN, 1 - 99, MAX. To use the same volume level that was used when the AV receiver was turned off, select Last.
Advanced Setup—Continued Lock Setup 1 RECEIVER Digital Input Signal Formats Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “9. Lock Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. The digital input signal formats are available only for the input sources that you have assigned a digital input jack; otherwise you will see “Analog” indicated on the screen (see page 44).
Advanced Setup—Continued Correcting Sound and Picture Sync When using progressive scanning on your DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying the audio signals. You can set it from 0 to 100 milliseconds (ms) in 10 millisecond steps.
Zone 2 Using Only Speakers in Zone 2 Connecting Zone 2 With the Zone 2 function, you can enjoy one input source in the main room and a different source in another room. There are two connection methods: using a receiver/integrated amp in Zone 2 or using only a pair of speakers in Zone 2. With this connection method, you can use 5.1 surround sound in the main room and play a different AV source in Zone 2. The volume for Zone 2 is set on the AV receiver.
Zone 2—Continued Setting the Powered Zone 2 To use Zone 2, you must make this setting. It enables the speakers connected to the ZONE 2 SPEAKERS terminals so that they produce sound when Zone 2 is used. 1 RECEIVER Press the [RECEIVER] button followed by the [SETUP] button. The main menu appears onscreen. SETUP 2 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “8. Hardware Setup,” and then press [ENTER]. The Hardware Setup menu appears.
Zone 2—Continued Using Zone 2 Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off, how to select an input source for Zone 2, and how to adjust the volume for Zone 2.
Zone 2—Continued Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL , Using the Remote Control in Zone 2 To use the remote controller to control the AV receiver from Zone 2, you’ll need one of the following commercially available multiroom remote control kits: • Multiroom Kits are made by Niles and Xantech. These kits can also be used when the AV receiver is not in line of sight of the remote controller, for example, when it’s installed inside a cabinet.
Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller (RC-651M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. This section explains how to enter the necessary remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD player, TV, or VCR). 2 REMOTE MODE DVD M D/CDR CD While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that you want to set, press the [DISPLAY] button for 3 seconds. The REMOTE MODE button lights up.
Controlling Other Components—Continued Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via Onkyo components that are connected via are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code.
Controlling Other Components—Continued To control another component, point the remote controller at it and use the buttons explained below. (You must select the appropriate remote control mode first.) With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.
Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (TX-SR674/674E, TX-SR8467) All channels: 95 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08% 115 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 6 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.
Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO 1] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. “Clear” will appear on the display and the AV receiver will enter Standby mode.
Troubleshooting—Continued The surround back speakers produce no sound • The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (page 63). • Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources. • Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 67). The DVD analog multichannel input doesn’t work • Check the DVD analog multichannel input connections (page 26).
Troubleshooting—Continued • On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected. There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN • If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the AV receiver’s display, this indicates that the TV or display does not support the current video resolution and you need to select another resolution on your DVD player.
Troubleshooting—Continued Zone 2 There’s no sound • Only components connected to analog inputs can be played in Zone 2. Others The sound changes when I connect my headphones • When a pair of headphones is connected, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it’s already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio (not North American models).
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