Onkyo TX-NR579 manual

AV Receiver TX-NR579 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughl y before making connections and plugg ing in the unit. Following th e instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain opti mum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain th is manual for fu[...]

2 En Introduction Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these ins tructions. 2. Keep these instruct ions. 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. In stall in accordance wit h the manufact urer’s instructions. 8. Do not instal[...]

3 En Precautions 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted ma terial is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- serviceable. If you cannot tu rn o n the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit a[...]

4 En 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. Speci fications and operations are the same regardless of color. ■ Installing the batteries Note • If the remo te controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. [...]

5 En Contents Important Safety Instruction s ......................................... 2 Precautions ................................................................ ....... 3 Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4 Features ................................................ ............................ 6 Front &[...]

6 En Features Amplifier • 130 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC) • Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry • H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transfo rmer • Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology Processing • Incorporates Qdeo™ *1 technology for HDMI Video Upscaling (to 4K Compatible). • HDMI (Audio Return Chan nel, 3D, DeepColor, [...]

7 En Front & Rear Panels The page numbers in pa rentheses show where you can find th e main explanation for each item. a 8 ON/STANDBY button ( 20 ) b ZONE 2 , OFF buttons ( 58 ) c Remote control sensor ( 4 ) d Display ( 8 ) e LISTENING MO DE buttons ( 32 ) f RT/PTY/TP button ( 28 ) g MEMORY button ( 27 ) h TUNING MODE button ( 26 ) i DISPLAY bu[...]

8 En For detailed information , se e the pages in parentheses. a Speaker/channel indic ators b Z2 (Zone 2) indicator ( 58 ) c Listening mode and fo rmat indi cators ( 32 , 56 ) d 1 , 3 and cursor indicators ( 22 ) e NET indicator ( 23 , 54 ) f T uning indicators RDS indicator ( 27 ) A UTO indicator ( 26 ) TUNED indicator ( 26 ) FM STEREO indicator [...]

9 En a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL ja cks b COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks c ETHERNET port d FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal e HDMI IN and OUT jacks f SPEAKERS terminals ( CENTER , FRONT , SURROUND , SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH , ZONE 2 ) g Power co rd h u REMOTE CONTROL jack i Composite video and analog audio jacks ( BD/DVD IN , VCR/D[...]

10 En Remote Controller For detailed i nformat ion, see the pages in parentheses. a 8 RECEIVER button ( 20 ) b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR butto ns ( 21 ) c Arrow q / w / e / r and ENTER buttons d SETUP button ( 40 ) e Listening Mode buttons ( 32 ) f DIMMER button ( 37 ) g MUTING button ( 38 ) h DISPLAY button ( 38 ) i VOL q / w button ( 21 ) j RETU[...]

11 En Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting the Sp eaker Cables The following illustration shows which spea ker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals. Tip • You can specify whethe r surround back or fron t high speake r[...]

12 En Speaker Configurat ion The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many spea ke rs you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your su rround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automat icall[...]

13 En Using a Powered Subwo ofer To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with go od bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various po sitions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results. Tip • If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’ re using an external amplifier[...]

14 En Connecting AV componen ts • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-check ed all AV connections. • Push plugs in all the way to make good connect ions (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). • To prevent inter[...]

15 En Connect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assi gnments are shown below. ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ page 41 ). See also: • “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” ( ➔ page 77 ) • “About HDMI” ( ➔ page 79 ) • “Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder” ( ➔ page 80 ) ■ Audio R[...]

16 En Connect your components to the appropr iate jacks. The default input assignm ents are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path ” for more information ( ➔ page 77 ). ✔ : Assignment can be changed ( ➔ page 42 ). Note *1 When USB input is selected , you can input vid eo signals from the AUX INPUT VIDEO jack. Video signal[...]

17 En • With connection D , you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use D and G .) • With connection G , you can listen to and record audio fro m ex ternal components while you are in Zone 2. • With connection G , if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main stereo and mu ltichannel outputs,[...]

18 En With u (Remote Interactive) , you can use th e following special functions: ■ System On/Auto Power On When you start playback on a component connected via u while the AV receiver is on Standby, the AV receiver will au tomatically tu rn on and select that component as the input source. ■ Direct Change When playback is started on a componen[...]

19 En This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna. The AV receiver won’t pick up any radi o signals without any antenna connected, so you must c onnect the antenna to use the tuner. Note • Once your AV receiver is ready for use, you’ ll need to tune in to a radio station and position th e antenna to[...]

20 En Turning On & Basic Operatio ns Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Tip • For details o n power manage ment settings , see “Auto Standb y” ( ➔ page 53 ). Turning On 1 Press 8 ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by 8 RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver com es on, the disp lay lights. Turning Off 1 Pre[...]

21 En Playback You can determine the langua ge used for the onscreen setup menus. See “ Language ” in the “ OSD Setup ” ( ➔ page 52 ). ■ Operating with the remo te controller ■ Operating on the AV receiver See “Controlling Other Comp onents” about th e operation of other components ( ➔ page 62 ). The on-screen me nus appear only[...]

22 En Note • The buttons you can use will diff er depending on the devices and media used for playback. This section describes icons that appear on the display during media playback. This section explains how to play music/video files on the iPod/iPhone. Compatible iPod/iPhone models Made for: iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4t h generation), iPod [...]

23 En Extended Mode (Music) control The music content informati on is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the music content while looking at the screen. Top screen list: Playlists, Ar tists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing. Extended Mode (Vide o) control The video content informati on is displayed (list[...]

24 En Listening to Other Internet Radio To listen to other internet radio stations , insert the following step after step 1 in the “Listening to vTuner Internet Radio” section. Registering My Favorit es *1 You can add the currently playing song or station to the “ My Favorites ”. You can save up to 40 Internet radio stations. Once you’ve [...]

25 En This section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback). Windows Media Player 11 Set up This section explains how to configure Windows Media Player 11 so that the AV recei ver can play the music files stored on your computer. Remote Playback means you can play the music files store[...]

26 En Using Remote Playback Using the Tuner With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favor ite st ations as presets for quick selection. You can also change the frequency steps ( ➔ page 52 ). Tuning into Radio St ations ■ Auto tuning mode ■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be[...]

27 En ■ Tuning into stations by frequenc y You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Presetting AM/F M Stations You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. Note • You can name your radio presets for easy identif ication ( ➔ page 48 ). Its name is d isplay[...]

28 En ■ Displaying Radio Te xt (RT) ■ Finding Stations by Type (PTY) You can search for ra dio stations by type. ■ Listening to Traffic News (TP) You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news. RDS progra m types (PTY ) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scro lls across the display. Note • The message “ Waiting ” may ap[...]

29 En Using Basic Functions With the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ ® automatically de termines the number of speakers connected, their si ze for purposes of bass management, optimum cross over frequencies to the subwoofer (if present), and distances from the primary listening position. Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused[...]

30 En Note • You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correctio n and Speaker Setup at any point in this pro cedure simply by disconn ecting the setup microphone. • Do not connect or disconnect any speakers du ring Audyssey 2EQ Roo m Correction and Speaker Setup. • If the AV receiver is muted, it will be unmuted automatically when Audyssey 2E Q Room [...]

31 En Error Messages While Audyssey 2EQ ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may appear. The options are: ` Retry : Try again. ` Cancel : Cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. • Ambient noise is too high. The background noise is too l oud. Remove the source of the noise and try agai[...]

32 En Selecting Listening Modes See “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes ( ➔ page 33 ). ■ Listening Mode Buttons MOVIE/TV bu tton This button selects the list ening modes intended for use with movies and TV. MUSIC button This button selects the list ening modes intended for use with music. GAME button T[...]

33 En About Listening Modes The AV receiver’s listening modes can tr ansform your listening room into a movi e theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. ■ Explanatory Notes Input Sour ce The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. Speaker Layout The illustration shows which speakers are activa[...]

34 En ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listen ing Modes ■ Listening Modes Listening Mode Description Input Source Speaker Layout Orchestra Suitable for classical or operatic musi c, this mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the ster eo image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. A S D F G H CN Unplugged Suitable for a[...]

35 En Dolby Pro Logic IIx *3 Dolby Pro Logi c II Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-chann el source for 7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natur al and seamless surround -sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games can also benefit from the dramatic spatial effects and vivid imaging. If you’re [...]

36 En Note *1 Pure Audio cannot be selected when Zone 2 is active. Besides, if you activate Zone 2 while Pur e Audio is select ed, the listening mode will au tomatically switch to D irect. *2 When the input source contain s the encoded front high channel, the corres ponding speakers output the sound. *3 If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby[...]

37 En The Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go th rough the long standard menu. This menu enab les you to change settings and view the current information. Note *1 For the PORT input selector, the name of Universal Port Option Dock will be displayed. *2 Only when you have selected “ Custom ” in the ?[...]

38 En You can display various info rmation abo ut the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.) The following information ca n typically be displayed. Tip • Alternatively, you can use the AV receiver’s DISPLAY . *1 If the input signal is analog, “ Analog ” is displayed. If the input sig[...]

39 En This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and vide o from different sources. AV Recording Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette tape deck, CDR, MD record er). Video so urces can be recorded to a video record er (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder)[...]

40 En Advanced Operations Advanced Setup The on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s various settings. Se ttings are organized into 9 ca tegories on the main menu . Carry out the settings by using the on-screen display. Note • This procedure can also be pe rformed on the AV recei[...]

41 En Main Menu Input/Output Assign Monitor Out You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and have the AV receiver upco nvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. ■ Resolution ` Through : Select this to pass vide o through the AV receiver at the same resolution and with no conversion. ` Au[...]

42 En Component Video Input If you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 , you must assign “ IN2 ” to the “ BD/DVD ” input selecto r. Here are the defa ult assignments. ■ BD/DVD , VCR/DVR , CBL/[...]

43 En Speaker Setting s If you bi-amp th e front speakers, you must change the “ Speakers Type (Front) ” setting ( ➔ page 43 ). For hookup information, see “Bi- amping the Front Speakers” ( ➔ page 13 ). Note • When bi-amping is used, the AV re ceiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room. • Before you change these set[...]

44 En ■ Double Bass ` On ` Off Turn this setting on to boos t bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer. Note • This function can be set only if the “ Subwoofer ” setting is set to “ Yes ”, and the “ Front ” setting is set to “ Full Band ”. ■ Wireless Front High, Wi rel[...]

45 En Main menu Audio Adjust With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. Multiplex/Mono ■ Multiplex Input Channel ` Main ` Sub ` Main/Sub This setting determ ines which channel of a stereo multiplex source is output. Use it to select audio channels or languages with multiplex sources, mu[...]

46 En DTS ■ Neo:6 Music Center Image ` 0 to 2 to 5 The DTS Neo:6 Music listeni ng 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 attenu ated in order to create the center channel. Changing the value from “ 0 ” to “ 5 ” will spre[...]

47 En ■ Reference Level Audyssey Dynamic EQ ® Reference Level Offset ` 0dB : This should be used when listening to movies. ` 5dB : Select this set ting for content that has a very wide dynamic range, such as classical music. ` 10dB : Select this set ting for jazz or other music that has a wider dynamic range. This setting should also be selected[...]

48 En IntelliVolume ■ IntelliVolume ` –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps. With IntelliVolume, you can se t the input level for each input selector indivi dually. This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others. Use e / r to set the lev el. If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use e to reduce[...]

49 En Picture Adjust Using Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noi se appearing on the screen. To view the T V picture while setting, press ENTER . To return to the previous screen, press RE TURN . ■ Wide Mode *1* 6 This setting determ ines the aspect ratio. ` 4:3 : ` Full : ` Zoom : ` Wide Zoom : ` Auto : According [...]

50 En ■ Color Temperature *2*4 ` Warm ` Normal ` Cool With this setting you can adjust the color temperature. Note •“ Picture Adjust ” cannot be used with the NET input selector. *1 This procedure can also be perf ormed on the remote controller by using the Home menu ( ➔ page 37 ). *2 When the “ Picture Mode ” setting is set to anythi[...]

51 En You can assign a default list ening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input source. For exampl e, you can set the default listening mode to be used with Dolby Digital input signals. You can select ot her listening modes during playback, but the mode spec ified here will be resumed once the AV r[...]

52 En OSD Setup ■ On Screen Dis play ` On ` Off This preference dete rmines whether operation details are displayed on-screen when an AV receiver function is adjusted. Even when “ On ” is select ed, operation details ma y not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN . ■ Language ` English , Deutsch, Fran çais, Español, Ita[...]

53 En ■ HDMI Through ` Off ` Auto : Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source. ` BD/DVD , VCR/DVR , CBL/SAT , GAM E , AUX , TV/CD , PORT : Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled. ` Last : The HDMI Through function is activated on the input source sele cted at the time of setting the AV receiver[...]

54 En Network This section explains how to configure the AV receiver’s network setti ngs manually. If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, yo u don’t need to change any of these settings, as the AV rece iver is set to use DHCP to configure itself automatically by default (i.e., DHCP is set to “ Enable ”). If, however, your router’s DHC[...]

55 En Main menu Remote Controller Setup Remote Mode Setup See “Looking up for Remo te Control Code” ( ➔ page 62 ). With this preference, you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus. Main menu Lock Setup ■ Setup ` Locked ` Unlocked When “ Locked ” is selected, the se tup menus will be locked and you cannot change any setting[...]

56 En Late Night ■ Late Night For Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, th e options are: ` Off ` Low : Small reduction in dynamic range. ` High : Large reduction in dynamic range. For Dolby TrueHD sources, the options are: ` Auto : The Late Night function is set to “ On ” or “ Off ” automatical ly. ` Off ` On Turn this setting on[...]

57 En Zone 2 In addition to the main listening roo m, you can also enjoy pla yback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source. There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV receiver. 2. Connect them to an amp in Zone 2. Connecting Your Zone 2 Spea[...]

58 En ■ Operating on the AV receiver ■ Operating on the rem ote controller To control Zone 2, you must press ZONE2 on the remote controller first. Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 ■ Operating on the remote contro ller ■ Operating on the AV re ceiver If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated amp in Zone 2, us e its vol[...]

59 En Controlling Other Compon ents iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to operate your iPod/iPhone. ■ System Function Auto Power On If y[...]

60 En ■ Status Messages If either of the following mess ages is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, ch eck the connection to your iPod/iPhone. • PORT Reading The AV receiver is checki ng the connection with the dock. • PORT Not Suppor t The AV receiver do not support the co nnected dock. •P O R T U P - A 1 UP-A1 Dock is connected.[...]

61 En ✔ : Available buttons • With some iPod/iPhone models, generations and RI D o cks, certain buttons may not work as expected. • For detailed operation of iPod/iPhone, please refe r to the instruction ma nual of the RI Doc k. *1 TOP MENU works as the mode butto n when used with the DS-A2 RI Dock. *2 In Extended mode (see *5 ), e / r is use[...]

62 En Controlling Other Components You can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV compon ents, including those made by other manufacturers . This section expl ains how to enter the remote control code (with the default underlined) for a component that you want to control: DVD, TV, CD, etc. The following REMOTE MODE butto[...]

63 En Onkyo components that are connected via u are controlled by pointing the re m ote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. Controlling Onkyo components without u If you want to control an On kyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at [...]

64 En Note • With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all. ✔ : Available buttons *1 The p function is not su pported. The p supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. *2 These buttons function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D buttons. *3 3 (Pause) functio[...]

65 En Appendix 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 y our Onkyo dealer. ■ Can’t turn on the AV re ceiver ■ The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly ■ When the power is restored after a power interruption, “CHECK SP WIRE” appea[...]

66 En ■ Only the front spea kers produce sound ■ Only the center speak er produce s sound ■ The surround speakers produce no sound ■ The center speaker produces no sound ■ The front high and su rround back speakers produce no sound ■ The subwoofer produces no sound ■ There’s no sound with a certain si gnal format ■ Can’t select [...]

67 En ■ There’s no picture ■ There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN ■ The on-screen menus don’t appear ■ The on screen display does not appear ■ Reception is noisy, F M stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t ligh t ■ The remote controller doesn’t work ■ Can’t control other component[...]

68 En ■ There’s no sound ■ There’s no video ■ The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control my iPod/iPhone ■ The AV receiver unexp ectedly selects your iPod/iPhone as the input source ■ Can’t record ■ There’s no sound ■ The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound ■ Can’t access the server or Internet radio ■ Playback [...]

69 En ■ Can’t access the music files on a USB device ■ Standby power consumption ■ The sound ch anges when I co nnect my headphones ■ The speaker distance cannot be set as required ■ The display doesn’t work ■ How do I ch ange the language o f a multiplex source ■ The u fun ctions don’t work ■ The functions Sy stem On/Auto Pow[...]

70 En The AV receiver can upconvert component video and composite video sources for di splay on a TV connected to the HDMI O UT . However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether. In this case, try the following: Important Note Regarding Video Playback 1 If the video source is co[...]

71 En Network/USB Features The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. ■ Ethernet Networ k For the best results, a 100B ase-TX switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s possible to p[...]

72 En ■ Server playback The AV receiver can pla y digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies: • Windows Media Player 11 • Windows Media Player 12 • Windows Media Connect 2.0 • D LNA-certified media server If the operating system of yo ur computer is Windows Vista, Windows Media Player [...]

73 En For server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats. Variable bit-rate (VBR) fi les are supported. However, playback time may not be display correctly. Note • With remote playback, the AV receiver does not support the following music file fo rmats: FLAC and Ogg Vorbis. • In the cas[...]

74 En Firmware Update To update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB storage. Choose the one that best suits your envi ronment. Before proceeding with the update, please read the co rresponding explanations carefully. ■ Update via network You need a wired Internet co[...]

75 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No U pdate ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that th e firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Erro r!! *-** No media ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-numeric characters on the fron[...]

76 En Troubleshooting Case 1: If “ No Update ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. You do not need to do anything further. Case 2: If an error occurs, “ Error!! *-** No media ” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver. (Alpha-numeric characters on the front d[...]

77 En Connection Tips and Video Signal Path The AV receiver supports severa l connection formats for compat ibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the fo rmats supported by your components. Use the follow ing sections as a guide. Video component can be connected by usi ng any one of the following video conne[...]

78 En Audio components can be conne cted by using any of the following audio connection format s: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert di gital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa. For example, audio signals connected to an optical or coax ial digit[...]

79 En About HDMI Designed to meet the increased demand s of digital TV, HDMI (Hi gh Definition Multimedia Inte rface) is a new digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player s, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and a udio cables have been required to connect AV component[...]

80 En Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder p , which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be us ed with CEC (Consumer Elect ronics Control), which al lows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI standa rd. CEC provides interope rabilit[...]

81 En ■ How to connect an d setup 1 Confirm the connecting and settin g. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When the audio return channel (ARC) function is used with an ARC capable TV, this co nn[...]

82 En Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section General ■ HDMI ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs ■ Others Specifications and features are subject to change without notic e. Rated Output Power All channe ls: 7 ch × 130 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch drive n of 1 % (IEC) Dynamic Power * * IEC60268[...]

83 En Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how vi deo signals at differe nt resolutions are out put by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔ : Output *1 Available resolutions: [3840 × 2160 24/25/30 Hz] HDMI 4K *1 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i HDMI 1080p ✔✔✔ 1080i ✔✔✔✔✔ 720p ✔✔✔✔✔ 480p/576p ✔✔✔✔[...]

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