Onkyo TX-DS696 manual

Contents Thank you for purchasing the 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. TX-DS696 A ppendix [...]

2 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructi[...]

3 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case of warranty claim, please report this number. 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 3. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-service[...]

4 Contents Bef ore using Important Safeguards ......................................... 2 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Contents .............................................................. 4 Features ............................................................... 6 Supplied accessories ..................[...]

5 Contents 2. Input Setup menu ..................................................... 38 2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 2-2. V ideo Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 2-3. Listening Mode Preset sub-menu ........................... 40 2-4. IntelliV olume sub-menu .................[...]

6 Features Amplifier Features ■ 100 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 8 Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rated) ■ 130 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6 Ω at 1 kHz (European models, DIN) ■ Wide Range Amplifier Technol[...]

7 Installing the remote controller batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover. 2. Insert two AA (R6 or UM-3) batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment. 3. After batteries are installed and seated corr[...]

8 STANDBY/ON STAND BY OFF ON POWER MASTER VOLUME BASS TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX - DS 696 PHONES FM AM PHONO C D TAPE DVD REC OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL CH LEVEL VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VCR 2 VCR 1 AUDIO SELECTOR TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR PRESET MEMORY FM MODE DISPLAY DIMMER PUSH TO ENTER DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP RETURN 12 3 7 6 45 9 8 0B C A [...]

9 Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. POWER switch [19] Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS696. STANDBY indicator [7, 19] Lights when the TX-DS696 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. STANDBY/ON button [19] Press to turn on the[...]

10 HOME THEA TER CONTROLLER RC - 440M J I H G F E D C B A 0 8 9 1 K 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remote contr oller SEND/LEARN indicator [50, 54, 56] This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low. ON/STDBY button [19, 47-50, 52, 53, 60] ON: Turn[...]

11 Remote controller ZONE 2/SEARCH/ENTER button ZONE 2: When in the RCVR mode, press this button to perform operations on the remote zone (Zone 2). [45] SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section on a disc where you want to start playback. [48] ENTER: When in the MD mode, for confirming the selection. [49, 52-54, 56, 60] INPUT S[...]

12 Default setting Input source Digital input Component video Multichannel DVD COAX 1 INPUT 1 Yes VIDEO 1 COAX 2 INPUT 2 No VIDEO 2 ---- INPUT 1 No VIDEO 3 OPT 2 INPUT 1 No VIDEO 4 ---- INPUT 1 No TAPE ---- No FM AM PHONO ---- No CD OPT 1 No CAUTION : 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND P B[...]

13 P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL INPUT 1 OUTPUT FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDE O VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD IN OUT IN OUT I N MONITOR OUT L R CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SURR SUBWOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 12 PRE OUT MUL TI CHANNEL INPUT DIGIT AL INPUT L R OUT IN PHONO T APE CD 2. CD pla yer (CD) 1. T urntable (PHONO) Analog audio output Analog audio[...]

14 C B C R Y INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT C B C R Y C B C R Y COMPONENT VIDEO L R VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD VIDEO 4 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN IN MONITOR OUT VIDEO 3 CENTER SUB WOOFER OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 2 12 U T DIGIT AL INPUT IN T APE 8. TV monitor or Projector (MONITOR OUT) 5. VCR (VIDEO 2) Component video input Video input Video input Video output S v[...]

15 Connections 7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device (VIDEO 1) If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not have an S video output terminal, connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 1 IN terminal using an RCA-type video c[...]

16 Connections AC 230-240 V 50 Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX. AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. AC OUTLET ex. USA and Canadian models ex. European and some Asian models Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors The TX-DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the T[...]

17 Connecting speaker s Connections Connect to devices with multichannel output By connecting a DVD player, MPEG decoder, or other component that has a multi channel port, you can playback the audio with 5.1 channel output. So, be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX-DS696 to the peripheral device. GND CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT SU[...]

18 CAUTION : 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L P B P R Y REMOTE CONTROL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT FM 75 AM ANTENNA GND P B P R Y P B P R Y COMPONENT VIDEO SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. 4 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER ZONE 2 SPEAKERS R L R L R L FRONT SURR L R 1 2 PRE OUT CENTER L R VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD VIDEO 4 IN[...]

19 • The TX-DS696 is shipped with the main power (POWER) switch in the on position ( ON ). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the TX-DS696 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below). • Before you plug in the TX-DS696, confirm that all connections have be[...]

20 FM 75 AM ANTENNA Strip away the insulation from the end of the cable, then fully insert the stripped end of the cable. (Indoor) AM loop antenna Connecting antennas Connecting the AM antenna cable 1. Press down the lever. 2. Insert the wire into the hole. 3. Release the lever. 12 3 Insert into the hole. FM antenna USA and Canadian models Other mo[...]

21 FM 75 AM ANTENNA FM 75 AM ANTENNA Connecting antennas Outdoor antenna (Indoor) AM loop antenna To TV (or VCR) To receiver 1 2 3, 4 ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ 6 mm 3 mm 6 mm 15mm 5/8" Slit B Wire A Slit C Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 Ω antenna adapter (For all models other than USA, Canadian and European mode[...]

22 Speaker setup After you have installed the TX-DS696, connected all the components, and determined the speaker layout, it is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout. Before you perform the following settings, it is important that you first determine the fol[...]

23 Speaker setup Speaker Distance submenu This submenu provides settings that tell the TX-DS696 how far away your speakers are located from the listening position so that it can provide the optimum sound space. If you are continuing from setting the speaker configuration and are still in the setting mode, skip directly to step 2. 1. Press the SETUP[...]

24 Speaker setup About the other settings The factory settings for your TX-DS696 are given in the table on page 12. If you connect your system in accordance with these factory settings, there is no need to change them. However, if you do not, you will need to change the settings that do not match. If you do not, signals may not be properly received[...]

25 Listening to Radio Br oadcasts One of the features of the TX-DS696 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The TX- DS696 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequ[...]

26 Listening to Radio Broadcasts Erasing a preset radio station 1. Press the AM or FM button and press the PRESET / button to select the preset radio station that you want erase (see above). 2. Press the PRESET MEMORY button. “ Preset In? ” appears. 4. Press the jog dial. The selected preset station is erased. 3. Turn the jog dial to display ?[...]

27 Listening to RDS br oadcasts (Eur opean models only) Listening to RDS broadcasts RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is availabl[...]

28 3. Press the jog dial. The TX-DS696 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information. If “Not Found” appears on the display, a TP station cannot be located. 2. Press the RT/PTY/TP button three times. Listening to RDS broadcasts Displaying Radio Text (RT) If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT sign[...]

29 Enjo ying m usic or videos with the TX-DS696 Though the TX-DS696 is often used to listen to the radio, it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos, DVDs, and the like. The TX-DS696 has the latest in state-of- the-art features to play back today ’ s acoustic technologies with the utmost in fidelity and p[...]

30 Enjoying music or videos with the TX-DS696 Switching the display While listening to or watching an input source, you can display the information regarding the type of source and signal being input by pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX-DS696 or the remote controller. When an input source other than FM or AM is selected: * If the input signal d[...]

31 Changing the audio mode Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel (or AUDIO button on the remote controller) to change the audio mode. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from “ AUTO ” → “ Multich ” → “ Analog ” and back to “ AUTO. ” The “ AUTO ” audio mode is recommended for normal circumstances. E[...]

32 Using listening mode Listening modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front speakers. Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration. The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the sub[...]

33 Using listening mode Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback, press the listening mode buttons on the remote controller. You can also set the listening mode using the jog dial on the TX- DS696. Push the jog dial repeatedly to cycle the listening mode from Direct → Stereo → Surround → All Ch Stereo → Direc[...]

34 Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Large c.Center :Large d.Surround :Large Quit:|SETUP| 5.OSD Setup 1.OSD Setup 2.OSD Position 3.OSD Config |E[...]

35 Setting procedures and button operations Remote controller TX-DS696 Main menu Display menu (display OSD menu) Select item Enter selected item Menu Select item Enter selected item Submenu Select item Set parameter Other Move up one level Exit OSD menu 1. Press the SETUP button. The main menu screen of the Setup menu appears on your television mon[...]

36 Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 1.Speaker Setup 1.Speaker Config 2.Speaker Distance 3.Level Calibration 4.Bass Peak Level D| 1-1.Speaker Config a.Subwoofer :Yes b.Front :Large c.Center :Large d.Surround :Large Quit:|SETUP| Your speaker settings: Tip: When setting t[...]

37 Setup menus 1-1. Speaker Config sub-menu Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of each speaker. a. Subwoofer Yes: Select when a subwoofer is connected. No: Select when a subwoofer is not connected. b. Front Large: Select if the front speakers are large sized. Small: Select if the front speakers are small sized. • If “[...]

38 Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input:DVD 1.Audio Setup 2.Video Setup 3.Listening Mode Preset 4.IntelliVolume |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 2.Input Setup Input[...]

39 Setup menus 2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu The settings made in this sub-menu are valid for the input source that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front panel and, therefore, these settings are made separately for each digital input source. This sub-menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or FM. If thi[...]

40 Setup menus 2-4. IntelliVolume sub-menu a. IntelliVolume When switching input sources, you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX-DS696 is different even though the main volume setting is the same. Under normal circumstances, you would then have to change the volume setting each time you chan[...]

41 Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 3.Listening Mode Setup 1.Stereo Setup 2.Surround Setup 3.Orchestra Setup 4.Unplugged Setup 5.Studio-Mix Setup 6.TV Logic Setup 7.All Ch Stereo Setup |ENTER|Quit:|SETUP| 3. Listening Mode Setup menu This menu allows you to make adjust[...]

42 4-4. AM Freq Step Setup sub-menu (Worldwide model only) a. AM Frequency Step This submenu only appears on the worldwide model. The initial setting is 9 kHz, and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX-DS696 in a 10-kHz region. 4-2. Headphones Level sub-menu a. Headphones Level You can use this sub-menu to adjust the volume output f[...]

43 5. OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on-screen display (OSD) for the TX-DS696 by setting different colors or positions for its display. Setup menus Menu 1.Speaker Setup 2.Input Setup 3.Listening Mode Setup 4.Preference 5.OSD Setup |ENTER| Quit:|OSD| 5.OSD Setup 1.OSD Setup 2.OSD Position 3.OSD Config |ENTER|Quit[...]

44 3. Start recording at the recording device connected to the TAPE OUT jacks. You can press the REC OUT button to display which input source is selected for recording. When “ Rec Sel : Off ” is displayed, no signal is output for recording. Notes: • You cannot use the REC OUT selector to record video signals. • Be aware that the ZONE 2 and [...]

45 Enjo ying m usic in the remote zone Notes: • If you wish to use the remote controller from a separate room or other location where the signals will not reach the TX-DS696, you will need to purchase a commercially available remote control sensor and emitter. • After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, the STANDBY indicator o[...]

46 Using remote contr oller Overview The RC-440M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater. To do so, first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control. Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly. For example, if you wish to [...]

47 Controlling an Onkyo CD player The z connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the CD MODE button. The CD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact d[...]

48 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The z connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. The DVD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control [...]

49 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The z connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX-DS696 (see page 16). 1. Press the MD MODE button. The MD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder. Op[...]

50 Learning a pre-pr ogramming code HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M DISPLAY SEND/LEARN indicator Numeric keys Buttons that can be pre- programmed Learning a pre-programming code By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-440M remote controller able to operate a product from another brand. The buttons that are used for operation are[...]

51 Pre-programmong codes Learning a pre-programming code CABLE BRAND SETTING No. GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 500 GEMINI 501 HAMLIN 502, 503, 504, 505 JERROLD 500, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 513, 514 MACOM 515, 516, 517 MAGNAVOX 518 OAK 519, 520, 521 PANASONIC 522, 523 PHILIPS 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529 PIONEER 530, 531 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 532, 533[...]

52 Operating y our pr ogrammed remote contr oller Numeric keys HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M ON STDBY ENTER MUTING CABLE MODE CH VOL CABLE MODE (Cable Tuner Mode) 1. Press the CABLE MODE button. The CABLE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can[...]

53 Operating your programmed remote controller Numeric keys Numeric keys Video cassette recorder operation buttons HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M ON STDBY TV MODE ENTER MUTING TV/VCR CH VOL HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M ON STDBY VCR MODE MUTING TV/VCR CH VOL TV MODE (TV Mode) 1. Press the TV MODE button. The TV button lights green. 2. Pr[...]

54 Pr ogramming the commands of remote contr oller s f or other devices into the remote contr oller 5 to 15 cm (2 to 6 inches) Buttons that cannot be programmed. POW ER SLEEP DIMMER SUR MODE VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 TAPE DVD C D C D DVD TUNER TUNER PHONO INPUT SELECTOR DISC TAP E VOLUME CH SEL PRESET M UTING TEST TONE M ULTI-CH INP UT G ROUP 8 5 S HOME THEA[...]

55 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will ligh[...]

56 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M ENTER HOME THEA TER CONTR OLLER RC - 440M ENTER SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset one[...]

57 Using a Macr o function Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons. The macro is then executed by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE MACRO button. For example, to program the macro described above into the CD MODE button, perform the st[...]

58 Using a Macro function Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function, you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the macro can be executed with just one touch. Note that for the direct macro function, only one macro can be programmed. For example, to program the macro described[...]

59 Using a Macro function Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1. Press and hold down the desired MODE button, press the MODE MACRO button, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MODE MACRO button, the indicator turns off. When you release the butt[...]

60 Using a Macro function Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings. This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller. 1. Open the battery cover and remove the bat[...]

61 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output (FTC) All channels: 100 W per channel min. RMS at 8 Ω , 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion. 125 W min. RMS at 6 Ω , 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion. Continuous Power output (DIN)[...]

62 FM/AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not connected. ➞ Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals. Buzzing noise on AM stations (particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations). • Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp. ➞ Move the AM loop antenna to different posi[...]

63 Troubleshooting guide VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear. • Improper connection. ➞ Check the connection again. Insert the plugs and connectors completely. No OSD Menu display. • Improper connection. ➞ Check connections. • OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT. ➞ Confirm connec[...]

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