Onkyo Car Stereo System TX 8555 User Manual
Contents  
Stereo Receiver  
Introduction.................................... 2  
TX-8555  
Instruction Manual  
Connections................................. 13  
Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 22  
Others  
Troubleshooting .............................. 45  
Specifications.................................. 47  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo 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 Stereo Receiver.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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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.  
• 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.  
2. AC Fuse—The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-  
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact  
your Onkyo dealer.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
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. Don’t use abrasive  
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents,  
because they may damage the finish or remove the  
panel lettering.  
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.  
4. Power  
WARNING  
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE  
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING  
SECTION CAREFULLY.  
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:  
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, 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 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 [ON/STANDBY] 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.  
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•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
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•
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.  
5. Preventing Hearing Loss  
Caution  
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.  
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and  
headphones can cause hearing loss.  
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure  
Warning  
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall  
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or  
the like.  
Modèle pour les Canadien  
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE  
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME  
NMB-003 DU CANADA.  
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:  
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS  
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS  
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE  
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER  
JUSQU’AU FOND.  
7. 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.  
8. Handling Notes  
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original  
packaging to pack it how it was when you  
originally bought it.  
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit  
for a long time, because they may leave marks on  
the case.  
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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  
markings 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  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
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.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Enjoying Audio Sources  
Important Safety Instructions.................................2  
Precautions..............................................................3  
Table of Contents ....................................................5  
Supplied Accessories .............................................6  
Installing the Batteries.................................................6  
Turning On the Receiver.......................................22  
Turning On and Standby...........................................22  
Changing the Input Display.......................................22  
Enjoying Audio Sources.......................................23  
Muting the receiver (remote controller only)..............24  
Using Headphones....................................................24  
Setting the Display Brightness ..................................24  
Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only).........24  
Using the Tone and Balance Controls.......................25  
Setting the DIRECT Function....................................25  
Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound....................................25  
Features....................................................................7  
Getting to Know the Receiver ................................8  
Front Panel..................................................................8  
Rear Panel ..................................................................9  
Display.......................................................................10  
Remote Controller .................................................11  
Recording...............................................................26  
Recording the Input Source.......................................26  
Recording Audio and Video from Separate  
Using the Remote Controller.....................................12  
Sources .....................................................27  
Connections  
Listening to the Radio...........................................28  
AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America and  
Europe).................................................................28  
Listening to AM/FM Stations .....................................28  
Using RDS (European Model Only) ..........................30  
Connecting Your Speakers...................................13  
Speaker Connection Precautions..............................13  
Connecting the Speaker Cables................................13  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer............................14  
Connecting a Power Amplifier...................................14  
Configuring the Speaker Impedance.........................15  
Naming Preset Channels ......................................32  
Entering a Name .......................................................32  
Correcting a Character..............................................32  
Connecting Antenna .............................................16  
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna ..........................16  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna ............................16  
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna.........................17  
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ........................17  
Advanced Setup............................................................... 33  
Setting the Advanced Setup......................................33  
Advanced Setup Menu..............................................34  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID........................34  
Connecting Your Components.............................18  
Connecting a Turntable.............................................18  
Connecting a CD Player............................................18  
Connecting a Recording Component........................19  
Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock (RI Dock).....19  
Connecting a DVD Player .........................................19  
Connecting a VCR.....................................................20  
Connecting a TV or Other Component with an Audio  
Output...................................................................20  
Zone 2.....................................................................35  
Connecting Zone 2....................................................35  
Zone 2 Out Settings ..................................................36  
Using Zone 2.............................................................37  
Connecting Components not Reached by the  
Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT).........39  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the  
Receiver Remote Sensor .....................................39  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other  
Components .........................................................39  
Connecting  
Components ...................................20  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other  
Components...............................................21  
Connecting the Power Cord......................................21  
Controlling Other Components............................40  
Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder.............40  
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD  
Player.......................................................... 41  
Controlling an RI Dock ..............................................42  
Controlling a Cassette Recorder...............................43  
Programming a remote control code for controlling  
components connected via RI ..............................44  
Resetting the Remote Controller...............................44  
Others  
Troubleshooting ....................................................45  
Specifications ........................................................47  
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Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
Installing the Batteries  
Detach the battery cover by pressing the  
tab and pulling up the cover.  
1
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)  
Indoor FM antenna  
Insert two AA-size batteries into the  
battery compartment.  
2
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive +  
and negative - symbols) inside the battery  
compartment.  
AM loop antenna  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the  
product name indicates the color. Specifications and  
operation are the same regardless of color.  
After batteries are installed and seated  
correctly, attach the compartment cover.  
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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  
possible to prevent damage from leakage or  
corrosion.  
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Features  
❑ Newly Designed, Brushed Hairline Aluminum  
Front Panel  
❑ 100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)  
(North American model)  
❑ 125 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC)  
(European and Australian model)  
❑ WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)  
❑ High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive  
❑ Discrete Output Stage Circuitry  
❑ XM and SIRIUS Ready (North American  
model)  
❑ 6 Audio Inputs (CD, TAPE, GAME/TV,  
CBL/SAT, DVD, VCR/DVR)  
❑ 4 Video Inputs (GAME/TV, CBL/SAT, DVD,  
VCR/DVR)  
❑ Phono Input  
❑ 2 Audio and Video Outputs  
❑ Speaker A/B Terminals  
❑ Direct Mode  
❑ Pure Audio Mode  
❑ RDS (PS/PTY/RT/TP) (European model)  
❑ IR Input/Output  
❑ Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts  
(North American model)  
❑ Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod  
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®
XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio  
Inc. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.  
©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, Sirius Connect,  
the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks  
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Available only in the contiguous  
United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.  
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Getting to Know the Receiver  
Front Panel  
1
2 3 4 5678  
9
JK L M  
N
V
U
T
S
R Q P  
O
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
J DIRECT TUNING button (29)  
When you know the frequency for the station you  
want to listen to, you can select the station by  
entering the frequency directly using this button and  
number buttons.  
A ON/STANDBY button (22)  
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.  
B SPEAKERS A and B switches (23)  
Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.  
K CHARACTER button (32)  
C ZONE 2 LEVEL,TONE, [▲] / [▼] buttons (39)  
The LEVEL button and [▲]/[▼] buttons are used  
when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2.  
The TONE button and [▲]/[▼] buttons are used  
when adjusting the Bass/Treble level and balance of  
Zone 2.  
Used to label the FM or AM station preset number.  
L Number buttons (29)  
Used to select a station by entering the frequency  
directly or to enter characters to label the station  
preset number.  
M ENTER button (31)  
D ZONE 2/OFF buttons (38)  
Used to select satellite radio stations.  
The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2.  
The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2.  
N MASTER VOLUME control (23)  
Sets the volume of the receiver.  
E Remote-control sensor (12)  
Receives control signals from the remote controller.  
O BALANCE control (25)  
This control is for adjusting the sound level balance  
between the left and right channel for speakers and  
headphones.  
F ZONE 2 indicator (38)  
Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Light up when  
Zone 2 is on.  
P TREBLE control (25)  
This control is for adjusting the level of treble  
sounds.  
G DISPLAY (30)  
Displays various information about the currently  
selected input source.  
On the European model, it’s used with RDS (Radio  
Data System). See “Using RDS (European Model  
Only)” on page 30.  
Q BASS control (25)  
This control is for adjusting the level of bass  
sounds.  
H PURE AUDIO button and indicator (25)  
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The  
indicator lights up and the display disappears when  
this mode is selected.  
R TUNING MODE button (28, 29)  
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM  
and FM radio.  
S MEMORY button (29)  
I TUNING UP/DOWN buttons (28)  
Used when storing or deleting radio presets.  
Used for radio tuning.  
T Input selector buttons (23, 26)  
Used to select the input sources.  
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued  
U STANDBY indicator (22)  
V PHONES jack (24)  
Lights up when the receiver is on Standby and  
flashes while a signal is being received from the  
remote controller.  
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a  
standard pair of stereo headphones for private  
listening.  
Rear Panel  
1
B 3 4 567  
8 9  
J
KL M NOP Q  
R
S
A commercially available IR emitter can be  
A
REMOTE CONTROL jack  
connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)  
remote control signals along to other components.  
This  
connected to the  
(Remote Interactive) jack can be  
jacks on your other Onkyo  
audio components. The receiver’s remote controller  
can then be used to control all of your components.  
H PRE OUT: L/R, SUBWOOFER  
This analog audio output can be connected to the  
analog audio input on a power amplifier when you  
want to use the receiver solely as a preamplifier. The  
SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered  
subwoofer.  
To use  
, you must make an analog audio  
connection between the receiver and each component.  
B MONITOR OUT  
This jack is for connecting a TV with a composite  
video output.  
I ZONE 2 PRE OUT L/R  
These analog audio outputs can be connected to the  
line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2.  
C AM ANTENNA  
These push terminals are for connecting an AM  
antenna.  
J AC OUTLET  
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply  
power to another component. The type of outlet  
depends on the country in which you purchased  
your receiver.  
D XM antenna (North American model only)  
This jack is for connecting a satellite radio such as  
the XM Mini-Tuner System, sold separately.  
E FM ANTENNA  
K PHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal  
This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable  
with a moving-magnet cartridge. The screw located  
on the upper-left of the PHONO (MM) inputs is for  
connecting a turntable’s ground wire.  
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.  
F SIRIUS antenna (North American model  
only)  
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital  
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS  
instructions).  
L CD input  
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD  
player’s analog audio output.  
G IR IN/OUT  
A commercially available IR receiver can be  
connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control  
the receiver while you’re in Zone 2, or control it  
when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a  
cabinet.  
M TAPE IN/OUT  
This analog audio input and output are for  
connecting a recorder with an analog audio input  
and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,  
etc.  
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued  
N GAME/TV IN  
Q VCR/DVR IN/OUT  
A game console or TV output can be connected  
here. There are composite video input jack and  
analog audio input jacks.  
A video component, such as a VCR or DVR, can be  
connected here for recording and playback. There  
are composite video input and output jacks for  
connecting the video signal, and there are analog  
audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.  
O CBL/SAT IN  
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.  
There are composite video input jack and analog  
audio input jacks.  
R SPEAKERS A  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker  
set A.  
P DVD IN  
S SPEAKERS B  
These jacks are for connecting a DVD player. There  
are composite video input jack for connecting the  
video signal, and stereo (FRONT) jacks for  
connecting the analog audio signals.  
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker  
set B.  
See pages 13–21 for hookup information.  
Display  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
7
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
5 Radio indicators  
1 A and B speaker indicators  
TUNED: Lights up when tuned to a radio station.  
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on.  
Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.  
AUTO: For AM and FM radio, lights up when Auto  
Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual  
Tuning mode is selected.  
2 MUTING indicator  
Flashes while the receiver is muted.  
RDS (European models only): Lights up when  
tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio  
Data System).  
3 ZONE 2 indicator  
Lights up when Zone 2 is on.  
4 DIRECT indicator  
SIRIUS (North American model only) : Lights  
up when tuned to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.  
Lights up while the DIRECT function is enabled.  
XM (North American model only) : Lights up  
when tuned to XM Satellite Radio.  
MEMORY: Lights up when presetting radio  
stations.  
FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo  
FM station.  
6 SLEEP indicator  
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.  
7 Message area  
Displays various information about the selected  
input source.  
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Remote Controller  
To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]  
Remote Mode button to select Receiver mode.  
You can also use the remote controller to control your  
DVD player, CD player, and other components. See  
pages 41-44 for more details.  
A ON/STANDBY button (22)  
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.  
B ZONE 2 button (38)  
Used when setting Zone 2.  
C INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) and number  
buttons (29)  
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Selects the input sources. After the D.TUN button is  
pressed, the buttons can be used to select AM and  
FM radio stations and satellite radio channels  
directly.  
1
2
N
D D.TUN button (29)  
Selects the Direct tuning mode.  
E DIMMER button (24)  
3
Adjusts the display brightness.  
F TUNING MODE button (28, 29)  
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM  
and FM radio.  
4
5
O
P
G TUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons (28)  
Used for radio tuning.  
Q
H SP A/B button (23)  
6
7
8
Used for speaker A/B setting.  
I Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons  
R
(28)  
Used to select and adjust settings.  
For XM/SIRIUS, 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.  
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J
]
S
T
J SETUP button (15)  
Used to access the setup menus.  
K STEREO button  
K
L
Selects the FM stereo mode.  
L DIRECT button (25)  
M
Outputs the original sound source without applying  
any effects.  
M DISPLAY button (30)  
Displays various information about the selected  
input source.  
N Remote Mode buttons (41-44)  
Selects the remote controller modes.  
O CLR/SLEEP button (24)  
Used with the Sleep function. Used to cancel the  
number entry when Direct Tuning mode is selected.  
+ −  
P PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons (29)  
Used to select radio presets.  
Q VOL [ ]/[ ] buttons (23)  
Adjusts the volume of the receiver regardless of the  
currently selected remote controller mode.  
R MUTING button (24)  
Mutes or unmutes the receiver.  
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Remote Controller—Continued  
S RETURN button  
Using the Remote Controller  
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control  
sensor.  
T PURE A button (25)  
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode.  
Remote control sensor  
Note:  
• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via  
also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page  
“Controlling a Cassette Recorder” on page 44).  
can  
About 5 m  
(16 f  
eet)  
Notes:  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the  
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct  
sunlight 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 receiver is installed close to  
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote  
controller may not work reliably.  
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote  
controller, because the buttons may be pressed  
inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.  
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the  
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 receiver’s remote control sensor.  
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ConnectingYour Speakers  
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.  
Speaker Connection Precautions  
Connecting the Speaker Cables  
The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers.  
When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select  
which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to  
output sound simultaneously.  
• When you connect one set of speakers to either  
SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts, or  
when you connect two sets of speakers to both speaker  
terminal posts and output sound only from either  
speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is between  
4 and 16 ohms. For the North American model, when  
the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set the speaker  
impedance setting on the receiver to 6 ohms (see page  
15 for details).  
Strip about 15 mm (5/8  
inch) of insulation from  
the ends of the speaker  
cables, and twist the bare  
wires tightly, as shown.  
15 mm  
(5/8")  
1
Unscrew the terminal.  
2
3
Fully insert the bare  
wires.  
• When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and  
SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from  
both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose  
impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms.  
Screw the terminal tight.  
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Note:  
If you make an incorrect setting for the speakers or the  
impedance values, the built-in protection circuit may be  
activated resulting in no sound output from speakers.  
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.  
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other  
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive  
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to  
negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way  
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound  
unnatural.  
• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may  
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.  
• Be careful not to short the  
The following illustration shows which speaker should  
be connected to each pair of terminals.  
Left  
speaker  
Right  
speaker  
Speaker set A  
–
+
–
+
positive and negative wires.  
Doing so may damage the  
receiver.  
• Don’t connect more than one  
cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may  
damage the receiver.  
• Don’t connect a speaker to more than one pair of  
speaker terminals.  
Receiver  
–
+
–
+
Right  
speaker  
Left  
speaker  
Speaker set B  
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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued  
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer  
Using a suitable cable, connect the receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If  
your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the  
amp’s input.  
Powered  
subwoofer  
LINE INPUT  
LINE INPUT  
Connecting a Power Amplifier  
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks,  
and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this  
receiver’s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.  
Power amplifier  
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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued  
Configuring the Speaker Impedance  
In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is “8 ohms.” When you change the speaker impedance setting,  
read “Speaker Connection Precautions” on page 13 carefully before performing the procedures below.  
Note:  
Use the Up and Down [▲]/[▼]  
buttons to select “1. Hardware  
set,” and then press [ENTER].  
3
Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver  
before configuring the speaker impedance.  
The Hardware Setup menu appears on  
the display.  
RECEIVER  
Use the Up and Down [▲]/[▼]  
buttons to select “Impedance: 8  
4
ENTER  
ohms” indication.  
SET UP  
Change the impedance value to  
“6 ohms” using the Left and  
5
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
Press the SETUP button on the  
remote controller to complete the  
6
Turn on the power.  
1
setting.  
When you restore the impedance  
setting to 8 ohms, use the same  
procedures above.  
Press the [RECEIVER] button  
and then the SETUP button on  
the remote controller.  
2
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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 receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any  
antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to  
use the tuner.  
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna  
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use  
only.  
Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting  
the tabs into the base, as shown.  
1
AM antenna push terminals  
FM antenna connector  
Connect both wires of the AM loop  
antenna to the AM push terminals, as  
shown.  
2
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna  
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so  
they can be connected either way around.)  
Make sure that the wires are attached securely and  
that the push terminals are gripping the bare  
wires, not the insulation.  
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.  
Attach the FM antenna, as shown.  
■ North American Model  
1
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Push  
Insert wire  
Release  
■ Other Models  
Insert the plug fully  
into the jack.  
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to  
tune into an AM radio station and adjust the  
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to  
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the  
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best  
possible reception.  
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from  
your receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power  
cords.  
Use thumbtacks or something similar to  
fix the FM antenna into position.  
2
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a  
commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see  
page 17).  
Thumbtacks, etc.  
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure yourself  
when using thumbtacks.  
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied  
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available  
outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 17).  
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Connecting Antenna—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.  
Outdoor antenna  
FM 75  
Insulated antenna cable  
AM loop antenna  
Notes:  
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable  
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in  
an attic or loft.  
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well  
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line  
of sight to your local FM transmitter.  
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from  
possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads,  
etc.  
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside  
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained  
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note  
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.  
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with  
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.  
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated  
well away from power lines and other high-voltage  
equipment.  
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance  
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock  
hazards.  
■ Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter  
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV  
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If  
circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter,  
as shown.  
TV/FM antenna splitter  
To the receiver  
To TV (or VCR)  
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ConnectingYour Components  
Before Making any Connections  
Connecting a Turntable  
• Always refer to the instructions that came with the  
component that you are connecting.  
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections  
have been properly made.  
• Do not bind audio cables with power cords and  
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the  
sound quality.  
The receiver’s PHONO input jacks are for use with  
moving-magnet (MM) type cartridges.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s  
PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the  
turntable, as shown.  
• To prevent interference, keep power cords and  
speaker cables away from the tuner’s antenna.  
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.  
AUDIO OUT  
Ground wire  
Analog audio  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Left (white)  
Right (red)  
Notes:  
• If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to  
receiver’s GND terminal. With some turntables,  
connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which  
case it should be disconnected.  
Composite video  
(Yellow)  
(Yellow)  
• Push each plug in all the way to make a good  
• If the turntable has a moving-coil (MC) type cartridge,  
you’ll need a commercially available MC phono  
preamp. In this case, connect the turntable to the  
phono preamp’s input, and connect the phono  
preamp’s output to the receiver’s PHONO L/R jacks.  
connection (loose connections can cause noise or  
malfunctions).  
Right!  
Connecting a CD Player  
Wrong!  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s CD  
L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the CD  
player, as shown.  
ANALOG  
OUT  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
Connecting a Recording Component  
Connecting a DVD Player  
To connect recording components, such as cassette deck,  
MD recorder and CD recorder, use an analog audio cable  
to connect the receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks to the  
cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use  
another analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s  
TAPE OUT L/R jacks to the cassette deck’s analog audio  
input jacks, as shown.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the DVD IN L/R  
jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the DVD  
player, and use a video cable to connect the DVD IN V  
jack to the composite video output jack on the DVD  
player.  
Then, connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a composite  
video input jack on the TV.  
You can select the video and sound from the DVD player  
simultaneously by pressing the DVD input selector  
button.  
DVD  
V
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
V
L
R
/
REC  
(IN)  
PLAY  
(OUT)  
DVD  
Connecting a Remote Interactive  
Dock (RI Dock)  
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the TAPE IN L/R  
or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks to the RI Dock’s analog  
audio output jacks. Then use an  
receiver’s jack to the RI Dock’s  
cable to connect the  
jack, as shown.  
When you change the input display name to “HDD,” you  
can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller  
supplied with the receiver (see page 22).  
TAPE  
R
----  
L
RemoteInteractive  
Dock  
AUDIO OUT  
Note:  
Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or  
HDD/DOCK.  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
Connecting a VCR  
Connecting aTV or Other Component  
with an Audio Output  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the VCR/DVR IN  
L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the VCR,  
and use a video cable to connect the VCR/DVR IN V  
jack to the composite video output jack on the VCR.  
Then use an analog audio cable to connect the  
VCR/DVR OUT L/R jacks to the analog audio input  
jacks on the VCR, and use a video cable to connect the  
VCR/DVR OUT V jack to the composite video input  
jack on the VCR.  
Use an analog audio cable to connect the unused audio  
input L/R jacks on the receiver to the analog audio  
output jacks on the connected component.  
IN  
L
In addition, connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a  
composite video input jack on the TV.  
R
You can select the video and sound from the VCR  
simultaneously by pressing theVCR/DVR input selector  
button.  
VCR/DVR  
V
L
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
V
L
R
VCR/DVR  
VCR/DVR  
V
L
Connecting  
Components  
R
If you connect other Onkyo components to the receiver  
with the appropriate and audio cables, you can use  
the following system functions. cables are special  
VCR/DVR  
cables solely for use with Onkyo products (no  
are supplied with the receiver).  
cables  
L
R
L
R
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VCR/DVR  
IN  
Auto Power On  
When you turn on the power or start playback on a  
component that’s connected to the receiver, the receiver  
will turn on automatically.And when you set the receiver  
to Standby, all connected components will go on  
Standby as well.  
Direct Change  
When playback is started on an audio component  
connected via  
, the receiver will automatically select  
that component as the input source.  
Remote Control Operation  
You can control all components in your system by using  
the receiver’s remote controller. See pages 11-12 for  
more information.  
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ConnectingYour Components—Continued  
With  
(Remote Interactive), you can control your  
Connecting the Power Cords of Other  
Components  
-compatible Onkyo CD player, RI Dock, and so on  
with the receiver’s remote controller.  
• To use  
, you must make an analog audio  
The receiver has AC outlets on its rear panel that can be  
used to connect the power cords of other components  
that you intend to use with the receiver. These  
components can then be left turned on so that they turn  
on and off as and when the receiver is turned on and set  
to Standby.  
connection between the receiver and each audio  
component.  
Receiver  
connector  
Onkyo CD player,  
etc.  
connector  
Onkyo cassette  
deck, etc.  
connector  
e.g. European model  
e.g. North American  
model  
Caution:  
• Make sure that the total capacity of the components  
that you connect to theAC OUTLETS does not exceed  
the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W).  
Remote Interactive  
Remote control cable  
Dock, etc.  
Notes:  
Notes:  
• Onkyo components connected via  
connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC  
OUTLETS on the receiver.  
should be  
• Push each plug in all the way to make a good  
connection.  
• Use only dedicated  
(no  
cables for  
cables are supplied with the receiver).  
connections  
• The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type, and total  
capacity depend on the country in which you  
purchased the receiver.  
•
jacks should be connected only to Onkyo  
components. Connecting them to another  
manufacturer’s component may cause the receiver to  
malfunction.  
Connecting the Power Cord  
• Some components may not support all  
See the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo  
components for more information.  
functions.  
• Connect the receiver’s power cord to a suitable wall  
outlet.  
Notes:  
• Before connecting the power cord, connect all of  
your speakers and AV components.  
• Turning on the receiver may cause a momentary  
power surge that might interfere with other electrical  
equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem,  
plug the receiver into a different branch circuit.  
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Turning On the Receiver  
ON/STANDBY  
ON/STANDBY  
STANDBY indicator  
Turning On and Standby  
Changing the Input Display  
For the TAPE and VCR/DVR buttons, the input display  
name can be changed in the sequence as shown below.  
When the input display name has been changed for one  
of the buttons below, the display name for the other  
button cannot be changed.  
Press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
Alternatively, press the remote  
controller’s [ON/STANDBY]  
button.  
The receiver comes on, the display  
lights up, and the STANDBY indicator  
1
Receiver  
• TAPE button : TAPE→MD→CDR→DOCK  
• VCR/DVR button : VCR/DVR→DOCK  
goes off.  
or  
Remote  
controller  
Press the appropriate input  
selector button.  
The selected input name appears in the  
display.  
1
To turn the receiver off, press the  
[ON/STANDBY] button, or press the  
remote controller’s [ON/STANDBY]  
button. The receiver will enter Standby  
mode. To prevent any loud surprises  
when you next turn on the receiver,  
always turn down the volume before  
you turn it off.  
or  
Press and hold down the input  
selector button selected in the  
Step 1 above for approximately 3  
seconds to change the display  
name.  
2
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Enjoying Audio Sources  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
Input selector buttons  
SPEAKERS A/B  
MASTER VOLUME  
VOLUME  
/
SP A/B  
Press the input selector button  
to select the component that you  
want to listen to.  
To adjust the volume, use the  
receiver’s [MASTER VOLUME]  
control, or the remote  
1
2
4
Receiver  
Receiver  
controller’s VOLUME [ ]/[  
buttons.  
]
Remote  
controller  
Turn the control clockwise to turn up  
the volume or counterclockwise to turn  
down the volume.  
Remote  
controller  
Use the [SPEAKERS A] and  
[SPEAKERS B] buttons on the  
receiver to select the speaker set  
that you want to use.  
Receiver  
The A and B speaker indicators show  
whether each speaker set is on or off.  
Indicators  
Remote controller  
You can use the [SP A/B] button on the  
remote controller. To select the speaker  
set, press the [SP A/B] button  
repeatedly.  
Note for North American model:  
When you connect a set of speakers  
whose impedance is 4 or 6 ohms and  
output sound only from this speaker  
set, the speaker impedance setting on  
the receiver should be set to 6 ohms  
(see page 15).  
Start playback on the selected  
component.  
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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued  
DIMMER  
SLEEP  
MUTING  
PHONES  
Muting the receiver  
Setting the Display Brightness  
(remote controller only)  
You can adjust the brightness of the display.  
You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver.  
Press the remote controller’s  
[DIMMER] button repeatedly to  
select: dim, dimmer, or normal  
brightness.  
1
Press the remote controller’s  
[MUTING] button.  
Remote  
controller  
1
The receiver is muted.  
To unmute the receiver, press the  
[MUTING] button again.  
Note:  
The Mute function will be cancelled if  
the remote controller’s VOLUME  
buttons are pressed or the receiver is set  
to Standby.  
Using the Sleep Timer  
(remote controller only)  
With the sleep timer, you can set the receiver so that it  
turns off automatically after a specified period.  
Using Headphones  
Press the remote controller’s  
[SLEEP] button repeatedly to  
select the required sleep time.  
You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10  
minutes in 10 minute steps.  
1
Remote  
controller  
You can connect a pair of stereo headphones (1/4-inch  
phone plug) to the receiver’s PHONES jack for private  
listening.  
The SLEEP indicator appears on the  
display when the sleep timer has been  
set, as shown. The specified sleep time  
appears on the display for about 5  
seconds, then the previous display  
reappears.  
SLEEP indicator  
Notes:  
• Always turn down the volume before connecting your  
headphones.  
• Sound output from speakers is not turned off even if  
(when) the headphones plug is inserted in the  
PHONES jack. To turn off or on the sound output from  
speakers, use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B  
switches.  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button  
repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears.  
To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP]  
button. Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while  
the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep  
time by 10 minutes.  
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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued  
This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.  
DIRECT  
PURE A  
PURE AUDIO  
TREBLE  
BASS BALANCE  
Using the Tone and Balance Controls  
Setting the DIRECT Function  
The [DIRECT] button on the remote  
controller turns the DIRECT function on  
and off.  
When the DIRECT function is off, the tone controls can  
be used to adjust the sound, and the DIRECT indicator  
goes off.  
When the DIRECT function is on, the tone controls are  
bypassed, so you can enjoy a pure sound. The DIRECT  
indicator lights up.  
Adjusting the Bass  
The BASS control adjusts bass  
sounds. Turn it up to make them  
louder. Turn it down to make them  
quieter. Normally, it should be set  
midway.  
Adjusting the Treble  
The TREBLE control adjusts treble  
sounds. Turn it up to make them  
louder. Turn it down to make them  
quieter. Normally, it should be set  
midway.  
You can configure whether the DIRECT function is  
applied or not for input sources individually.  
Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound  
Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button on  
the receiver or [PURE A] button on the  
remote controller activates the Pure  
Adjusting the Balance  
The BALANCE control is used to  
control the relative volume level of  
the left and right speaker systems or  
headphones.  
Audio listening mode. The Pure Audio  
listening mode allows you to enjoy purer sound by  
disabling the video signal output and turning off the  
indication in the display.  
During the Pure Audio listening mode, the tone controls  
are bypassed and adjustments using the Bass and Treble  
controls are ignored.  
You can configure whether the Pure Audio listening  
mode is applied or not for input sources individually.  
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Recording  
Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your  
recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment!  
This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability.  
Input selector buttons  
Recording the Input Source  
You can record an audio signal on a recording  
component connected to the TAPE OUT, or VCR/DVR  
OUT jacks.  
When you want to record the input from the TAPE IN  
jacks, you cannot record the sound on a recording  
component connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.  
Prepare the recorder:  
• Set the recorder so that it’s ready for  
recording.  
1
• If necessary, adjust the recording level on the  
recorder.  
• See the recorder’s manual for more  
information.  
Use an input selector button to select  
the component that you want to record  
from.  
2
Start playback on the component  
selected in step 1.  
3
Note:  
If you select another input source during  
recording, the newly selected input source will  
be recorded.  
Note:  
The volume, balance, mute and tone controls have no  
effect on the signal being recorded.  
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Recording—Continued  
Recording Audio and Video from  
Separate Sources  
You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by  
simultaneously recording audio and video from two  
separate sources. This is possible because only the audio  
source is switched when an audio-only input source,  
such as TAPE, TUNER, or CD, is selected, the video  
source remains the same.  
In the following example, audio from the CD player  
connected to the CD IN jacks, and video from the  
camcorder connected to the DVD IN jack are recorded  
by the VCR connected to the VCR/DVR OUT jacks.  
Camcorder  
video signal  
audio signal  
CD player  
VCR  
Prepare the camcorder and CD player  
for playback.  
1
Prepare the VCR for recording.  
2
3
4
Press the [DVD] input selector button.  
Press the [CD] input selector button.  
This selects the CD player as the audio source,  
but leaves the camcorder as the video source.  
Start recording on the VCR, then start  
playback on the camcorder and CD  
player.  
5
Video from the camcorder and audio from the  
CD player are recorded by the VCR.  
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Listening to the Radio  
DIRECT TUNING  
Number  
buttons  
Number buttons  
TUNING DOWN/UP  
D.TUN  
CLR  
TUNING  
/
/
TUNER TUNING MODE  
AM Frequency Step Setup  
(not North America and Europe)  
Press the [TUNING MODE]  
button so that the AUTO indicator  
appears or disappears from the  
display.  
2
Receiver  
You must specify the AM frequency step used in your  
area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio  
presets are deleted.  
Auto Tuning  
To activate this mode, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button to turn on  
the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,  
you will receive the broadcast in stereo  
sound.  
Use the receiver to perform the procedure below.  
While pressing the [TUNER]  
button, press the [TUNING  
MODE] button.  
1
Manual Tuning  
Each press of the [TUNING MODE]  
To activate this mode, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button to turn off  
the “AUTO” indicator. In this mode,  
you will receive the broadcast in  
monaural sound.  
and  
button switches the frequency step  
setting between “10 kHz” and “9 kHz.”  
Press the TUNING [ DOWN] or  
[UP ] button.  
3
Receiver  
You can also use the remote  
controller’s TUNING [ ]/[  
buttons or arrow [ ]/[ ] buttons to  
tune the radio.  
]
After the desired frequency step is  
displayed, release the [TUNER] button.  
Release  
the button  
Auto Tuning  
Searching stops when a station is  
found.  
Listening to AM/FM Stations  
With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM and FM radio  
stations.  
Manual Tuning  
The frequency stops changing when  
you release the button.  
Press the buttons repeatedly to change  
the frequency one step at a time.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button to select AM or FM.  
In this example, FM has been selected.  
1
Receiver  
Band  
Frequency  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency  
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by  
entering the appropriate frequency.  
Press the [MEMORY] button  
again to store the station or  
channel.  
4
Receiver  
The station or channel is stored and the  
preset number stops flashing.  
Repeat this procedure for all of your  
favorite AM/FM radio stations.  
Press the [DIRECT TUNING]  
1
Receiver  
button.  
Remote  
controller  
(Actual display depends on country.)  
■ Selecting Presets  
To select a preset, use the  
number buttons on the receiver,  
or the remote controller’s  
1
Receiver  
+
−
PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
Within 8 seconds, use the  
number buttons to enter the  
2
Receiver  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM),  
press 8, 7, 5.  
Remote  
controller  
Remote  
controller  
■ Deleting Presets  
Select the preset that you want to  
delete.  
See the previous section.  
1
2
Presetting AM/FM Stations  
While holding down the  
[MEMORY] button, press the  
[TUNING MODE] button.  
The preset is deleted and its number  
disappears from the display.  
Receiver  
Number buttons  
PRESET  
/
TUNING MODE  
MEMORY  
The North American model changes FM frequency in  
0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models  
the frequency changes in 0.05 MHz steps for FM and  
9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for AM.  
You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite  
AM/FM radio stations as presets.  
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator  
appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM  
STEREO indicator also appears.  
Tune into the AM/FM station that  
you want to store as a preset.  
1
Press the [MEMORY] button.  
The MEMORY indicator appears and  
TUNED AUTO  
2
Receiver  
the preset number flashes.  
FM STEREO  
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations  
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be  
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to  
Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.  
While the MEMORY indicator is  
displayed (about 8 seconds), use  
the number buttons on the  
receiver to select a preset from 1  
through 40.  
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Receiver  
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Listening to the Radio—Continued  
RDS Program Types (PTY)  
Using RDS (European Model 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.  
Type  
Display  
None  
NONE  
News reports  
Current affairs  
Information  
Sport  
NEWS  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
RDS indicator  
SPORT  
Education  
EDUCATE  
DRAMA  
Drama  
Culture  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
POP M  
■ What is RDS?  
Science and technology  
Varied  
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. In addition to displaying text  
information, RDS can also help you find radio stations  
by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.).  
Pop music  
Rock music  
Middle of the road music  
Light classics  
Serious classics  
Other music  
Weather  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
The receiver supports four types of RDS information:  
PS (Program Service)  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting PS  
information, the station’s name will be displayed.  
Finance  
Children’s programmes  
Social affairs  
Religion  
RT (Radio Text)  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text will be shown on the display (see  
page 31).  
Phone in  
Travel  
PTY (Program Type)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type  
(see page 31).  
Leisure  
Jazz music  
Country music  
National music  
Oldies music  
Folk music  
Documentary  
Alarm test  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
TEST  
TP (Traffic Program)  
This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that  
broadcast traffic information (see page 31).  
Notes:  
• In some cases, the text characters displayed on the  
receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the  
radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be  
displayed when unsupported characters are received.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Alarm  
ALARM  
• If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data  
may be displayed intermittently or not at all.  
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Displaying Radio Text (RT)  
To start the search, press  
[ENTER].  
The receiver searches until it finds a  
station of the type you specified, at  
which point it stops briefly before  
continuing with the search.  
4
5
When a station you want to listen  
to is found, press [ENTER].  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
DISPLAY  
When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text  
information, the text can be displayed.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button  
once.  
1
Listening to Traffic News (TP)  
The RT information scrolls across the  
display.  
Notes:  
• The message “Waiting” may appear while the receiver  
waits for the RT information.  
• If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display,  
no RT information is available.  
DISPLAY TUNER ENTER  
You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.  
Finding Stations by Type (PTY)  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button.  
1
TUNING DOWN/UP  
Press the [DISPLAY] button three  
times.  
2
If the current radio station is  
broadcasting TP (Traffic Program),  
“[TP]” will appear on the display, and  
traffic news will be heard as and when  
it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square  
brackets appears, this means that the  
station is not broadcasting TP.  
DISPLAY TUNER ENTER  
You can search for radio stations by type.  
Use the [TUNER] input selector  
button.  
1
To locate a station that is  
3
broadcasting TP, press [ENTER].  
The receiver searches until it finds a  
station that’s broadcasting TP.  
If no stations are found, the message  
“Not Found” appears.  
Press the [DISPLAY] button  
twice.  
2
The current program type appears on  
the display.  
Use the TUNING  
3
[
DOWN]/[UP ] buttons to  
select the type of program you  
want.  
See the table on page 30.  
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Naming Preset Channels  
While receiving a preset FM orAM station, a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters, numbers and some symbols  
can be stored, for example to represent the station name.  
You cannot assign a name to the RDS station (for European model) and the XM/SIRIUS Radio channel (for North  
American model).  
The input display name can be changed in the same sequence as described below. (Note that changing the input display  
name does not change the input source.)  
Characters which can be entered:A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W XY Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 – * /  
Note: indicates a space.  
Number buttons  
TUNING DOWN/UP  
CHARACTER  
Entering a Name  
Press the [CHARACTER] button  
to store the entered characters.  
If a button is not pressed within 16  
seconds, the operation will end  
automatically.  
5
As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency  
of 89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 2 and  
will be given the name “ONKYO.”  
Select the desired preset  
channel.  
1
Note:  
• Press the [DISPLAY] button when you wish to check  
the frequency while you are entering the characters.  
(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on  
page 29.)  
• To delete the name, press and hold down the  
[CHARACTER] button for approximately 3 seconds  
while displaying the name.  
Press the [CHARACTER] button  
on the front panel.  
2
The frequency in the display goes off  
and the cursor ( _ ) flashes.  
Correcting a Character  
Select the desired station.  
(Refer to “Selecting Presets” on page 29.)  
1
Continue pressing the [5MNO]  
3
button until “O” is displayed.  
With each press of the button, the  
character that appears in the display  
changes one at a time in the following  
sequence: 5 → M → N → O → 5...  
If a button is not pressed within one  
second, the cursor automatically moves  
to the next position.  
Press the [CHARACTER] button.  
The first character and the cursor flash  
alternately.  
2
Press theTUNING [ DOWN] or [UP  
button to move the cursor below the  
character that you wish to change.  
The cursor moves to the right when the [UP  
]
3
]
button is pressed and moves to the left when the  
DOWN] button is pressed.  
Clearing all characters:  
[
Continue pressing number  
buttons to enter the desired  
characters.  
4
Press [DIRECT TUNING] button.  
To enter N, press the [5MNO] button.  
To enter K, press the [4JKL] button.  
To enter Y, press the [9YZ-] button.  
Enter the desired character.  
The previous character is replaced with a new  
character.  
4
5
Press the [CHARACTER] button.  
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Advanced Setup  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
Setting the Advanced Setup  
3
4
buttons to select “1. Hardware  
set,” and then press [ENTER].  
The Hardware setup menu appears in  
the display.  
When you change the Advanced Setup setting, perform  
the procedures below.  
For example: Remote ID setting procedure  
RECEIVER  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Remote ID: 1”  
indication.  
]
VOLUME  
/
/
/
SET UP  
ENTER  
Change the Remote ID to “3”  
using the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons.  
5
6
]
Press the SETUP button on the  
remote controller to complete the  
setting.  
Turn on the power.  
1
2
Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE  
MODE button, followed by the  
SETUP button on the remote  
controller.  
The setup menu appears in the display.  
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Advanced Setup—Continued  
Note:  
Advanced Setup Menu  
• The Power On Volume setting cannot be set higher  
than the Maximum Volume setting.  
1.Hardware set  
Z2MaxVol (Zone 2 Maximum Volume)  
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume for  
Zone 2.  
Remote ID  
When several Onkyo components are used in the same  
room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate  
the receiver from the other components, you can change  
its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3.  
The Maximum Volume range is Off, 79 to 30.  
Z2POnVol (Zone 2 Power On Volume)  
This setting determines the volume level applied for  
Zone 2 each time the receiver is turned on.  
The range is Last, Min, 1 to 79, Max.  
To use the same volume level as when the receiver was  
last turned off, select Last.  
Note:  
• If you do change the receiver’s remote ID, be sure to  
change the remote controller to the same ID,  
otherwise, you won’t be able to control it with the  
remote controller.  
Impedance  
See page 15.  
4.Tuner Setup  
Z2 Out  
See page 36.  
See “Using XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio.”  
5.Lock Setup  
2.Intelli Vol  
With this setting, you can protect your settings by  
locking the setup menus.  
Locked: Setup menus locked.  
Unlocked: Setup menus unlocked.  
When Locked is selected, only this Lock Setup item can  
be accessed.  
With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each  
input selector individually. This is useful if one of your  
source components is louder or quieter than the others.  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the level.  
If a component is noticeably louder than the others, use  
the Left [ ] button to reduce its input level. If it’s  
noticeably quieter, use the Right [ ] button to increase  
its input level. The input level can be adjusted from -12  
dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.  
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID  
Note:  
While holding down the  
• IntelliVolume does not apply for Zone 2.  
1
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE  
button, press and hold down the  
[SUBTITLE] button until the  
REMOTE MODE button lights up  
3.Volume Setup  
and  
Volume Disp (Volume Display)  
With this setting, you can select the Abs (Absolute) or  
Rel (Relative) volume display mode.  
(about 3 seconds).  
Muting Lvl (Muting Level)  
(3 seconds)  
With this setting, you can set the Muting Level.  
The range is -00dB, -50dB, -40dB, -30dB, -20dB,  
-10dB.  
Use the number buttons to enter  
ID 1, 2, or 3.  
2
MaxVolume (Maximum Volume)  
The [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE  
button flashes twice.  
If programming fails, the button flashes  
once. Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
With this setting, you can limit the maximum volume.  
The Maximum Volume range is Off, 79 to 30.  
Pow On Vol (Power On Volume)  
This setting determines the volume level applied each  
time the receiver is turned on.  
The range is Last, Min, 1 to 79, Max.  
To use the same volume level as when the receiver was  
last turned off, select Last.  
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Zone 2  
In addition to your main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in the other room, or as we call Zone 2. And, you  
can select a different source for each room.  
Connecting Zone 2  
This setup allows 2-channel playback (with the speaker  
set A and B) in your main listening room and 2-channel  
stereo playback in Zone 2, with a different source in each  
room.  
Hookup  
• Use an RCA audio cable to connect the receiver’s  
ZONE 2 PRE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input  
on your Zone 2 amp.  
• Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals  
on your Zone 2 amp.  
Main room  
Receiver  
Zone 2  
IN  
R
L
Receiver/  
integrated amp  
Notes:  
• The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp.  
• If you’re using a power amp with no volume control in  
Zone 2, you must set the Zone 2 Out setting to  
Variable (see page 36).  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Zone 2 Out Settings  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to select “Z2 Out: Fixed.”  
]
3
RECEIVER  
Use the Left and Right [ ]/[  
buttons to select:  
]
4
5
Fixed:  
The Zone 2 volume must be  
set on the amp in that zone.  
/
/
/
Variable: The Zone 2 volume can be  
set on the receiver.  
SET UP  
ENTER  
Press the [SETUP] button.  
Setup closes.  
If you have connected your Zone 2 speakers to an amp  
with no volume control, set the Zone 2 Out setting to  
Variable so that you can set the zone’s volume, balance,  
and tone on the receiver.  
Press the [RECEIVER] Remote  
Mode button, followed by the  
[SETUP] button.  
1
The setup menu appears on the display.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
2
buttons to select “1. Hardware  
set,” and then press [ENTER].  
The Hardware Setup menu appears.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
Notes:  
Using Zone 2  
• Only analog input sources are output by Zone 2.  
Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is  
heard when an input source is selected, check to make  
sure it’s connected to an analog input.  
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.  
• While Zone 2 is on, the Auto Power On/Standby and  
Direct Change RI functions do not work.  
Controlling Zone 2 from the receiver  
ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE  
Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote  
Controller  
ZONE 2  
ON/STANDBY  
Input  
OFF  
selector  
buttons  
ZONE 2  
VOL  
/
To turn on Zone 2 and select an  
input source, press the [ZONE 2]  
button repeatedly.  
1
MUTING  
Alternatively, press the [ZONE 2]  
button followed by an input  
selector button within 8 seconds.  
Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator  
lights up.  
To select the same source as that of the  
main room, press the [ZONE 2] button  
repeatedly until “Zone 2 Sel: Source”  
appears.  
To select AM or FM, press the  
[TUNER] Input Selector button  
repeatedly. On the North American  
model, you can also select  
Press the [ZONE 2] button, then  
point the remote controller at the  
receiver and press the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator  
lights up.  
1
2
XM/SIRIUS.  
Note:  
To select an input source for  
Zone 2, press the [ZONE 2]  
button, followed by an Input  
Selector button.  
To select AM or FM press the  
[TUNER] Input Selector button  
repeatedly. On the North American  
model, you can also select  
XM/SIRIUS.  
• You cannot select different AM or  
FM radio stations for your main  
room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM  
radio station will be heard in each  
room.  
To turn off Zone 2,press the Zone  
2 [OFF] button.  
2
Note:  
• You cannot select different AM or  
FM radio stations for your main  
room and Zone 2. The same AM/FM  
radio station will be heard in each  
room.  
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Zone 2—Continued  
To turn off Zone 2, press the  
[ZONE 2] button, followed by the  
[ON/STANDBY] button.  
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
]
3
3
buttons to adjust the balance.  
You can adjust the balance from 0 in the  
center to +12 dB to the right or +12 dB  
to the left in 2 dB steps.  
Muting Zone 2  
On the remote controller, press  
Note:  
the [ZONE 2] Remote Mode  
button, and then press the  
[MUTING] button.  
• To control Zone 2, you must press the remote  
controller’s [ZONE 2] button first.  
Adjusting the Volume of Zone 2  
To unmute a zone, on the remote  
controller, press the [ZONE 2]  
Remote Mode button, and then  
press the [MUTING] button again.  
On the remote controller, press  
1
the [ZONE 2] Remote Mode  
button, and then use the VOL  
[
]/[ ] buttons.  
Adjusting the Tone of Zone 2  
On the receiver, press the [ZONE  
2] button.  
1
On the receiver, press the [ZONE  
2] button, and then use the Up  
and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons.  
Press the receiver’s [TONE]  
button repeatedly to select Bass  
or Treble.  
2
Use the Up and Down [ ]/[  
buttons to adjust the bass or  
treble.  
]
3
You can boost or cut the Bass or Treble  
from -12 to +12 in 2 steps.  
Adjusting the Balance of Zone 2  
On the receiver, press the [ZONE  
2] button.  
1
Notes:  
• Zone 2 can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume.  
• The Zone 2 level, balance, and tone functions have no  
effect on the ZONE 2 PRE OUT when the Zone 2 Out  
setting is set to Fixed (page 36).  
Press the receiver’s [TONE]  
button repeatedly to select  
Balance.  
2
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Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote  
Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)  
In order to use the remote controller to control the  
receiver from a remote location, you will need to  
prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one  
listed below:  
Making Sensor Connections  
When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect  
the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal.  
Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any  
equipment into the power outlet until all the connections  
are complete.  
• Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such  
®
®
as those from Niles and Xantech  
* Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.  
* Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.  
from connecting block  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not  
Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor  
Mini plug cable  
Receiver  
Effective Sensor Layout  
Example for the main room  
If the receiver is located inside a cabinet or other  
enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote  
controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote  
controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be  
necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside  
of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller  
can be sensed.  
If Remote Controller Signal Does not  
Reach Other Components  
Effective Sensor Layout  
In this situation, you will need to use a commercially  
available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR  
emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then  
place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the  
component or facing it. When the IR emitter is  
connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is  
output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the  
remote sensor on the front of the receiver will not be  
output to the IR OUT terminal.  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
IR IN  
Receiver  
Remote controller  
In the  
Main room  
cabinet  
IR Receiver  
Connecting  
block  
: Signal flow  
IR IN  
Example for Zone 2  
Receiver  
IR OUT  
The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from  
Zone 2 with the remote controller even though Zone 2  
may be on the other side of the building from the main  
zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper  
connections for Zone 2.  
IR Emitter  
Remote controller  
Other  
component  
To IR IN  
: Signal flow  
IR Receiver  
Receiver  
Making Sensor Connections  
Connecting  
block  
The IR emitter should be connected to the receiver’s IR  
OUT Terminal, as shown below.  
Other component  
Remote controller  
: Signal flow  
Remote control  
sensor  
Mini plug  
Mini plug  
Emitter  
Zone 2  
Main room  
: Signal flow  
IR Emitter  
Receiver  
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Controlling Other Components  
D SETUP button  
Controlling a DVD Player, or DVD  
Recorder  
Used to access the DVD player’s settings.  
E ANGLE button  
By pressing the Remote Mode button that has been  
programmed with the remote control code for your DVD  
player (HD DVD, Blu-ray, or TV/DVD combination),  
you can control your player with the following buttons.  
The [DVD] Remote Mode button is preprogrammed  
with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo  
DVD player.  
Selects the view angle.  
F PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
G DISPLAY button  
Displays information about the current disc, title,  
chapter, or track, including elapsed time, remaining  
time, total time, and so on.  
Press the appropriate  
Remote Mode button first.  
H AUDIO button  
Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio  
formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).  
1
2
I CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
J DISC +/-, button  
Selects discs on a DVD changer.  
K VOL [ ]/[ ] button (23)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
9
J
L MENU/MUTING button  
Displays a DVD’s menu, or mutes or unmutes the  
receiver.  
K
M Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons  
L
M
N
3
4
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
N RETURN button  
Exits the DVD player’s setup menu or returns to the  
previous menu.  
O Playback buttons  
From left to right and top to button : Pause, Play,  
Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.  
O
P REPEAT button  
P
Q
5
6
Used with the repeat playback function.  
Q RANDOM button  
R
S
7
8
Used with the random playback function.  
R ZOOM button  
Used with the zoom playback function.  
S SUBTITLE button  
Displays a DVD’s subtitle.  
Note:  
• If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or  
Blu-ray player that has A, B, C, and D or colored  
buttons, the [ANGLE], [PLAY MODE], [RANDOM],  
and [REPEAT] buttons will work as colored or A, B,  
C, D buttons. In this case, these buttons cannot be used  
to set repeat playback, random playback, or select  
play modes.  
* With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
A ON/STANDBY button  
Sets the DVD player to On or Standby.  
B Number buttons  
Used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers, and  
to enter times for locating specific points. The [+10]  
button works as a +10 button or “-.--” button.  
C TOP MENU button  
Displays a DVD’s top menu or a DVD’s title.  
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A ON/STANDBY button  
Controlling a CD Player, CD  
Recorder, or MD Player  
Set the component to On or Standby.  
B Number buttons  
By pressing the Remote Mode button that has been  
programmed with the remote control code for your CD  
player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your  
player with the following buttons.  
The [CD] Remote Mode button is preprogrammed with  
the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD  
player.  
Used to enter track numbers and times for locating  
specific points. The [+10] button works as a +10  
button or “-.--” button.  
C TOP MENU button  
Displays a menu.  
D SETUP button  
Used to access the Onkyo CD player’s settings.  
Press the appropriate  
Remote Mode button first.  
E PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
F DISPLAY button  
1
2
Displays information about the current disc or track,  
including elapsed time, remaining time, total time,  
and so on.  
G CLR button  
Cancels functions and clears entered numbers.  
H DISC +/- button  
7
8
Selects discs on a CD changer.  
I VOL [ ]/[ ] button (23)  
9
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
J MUTING button (24)  
J
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
3
K Arrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons  
K
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
L
M
4
L RETURN button  
Exits the menu.  
M Playback buttons  
From left to right and top to button : Pause, Play,  
Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Previous, and Next.  
N
O
N REPEAT button  
5
6
Used with the repeat playback function.  
O RANDOM button  
Used with the random playback function.  
* With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
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A ON/STANDBY button  
Turns the iPod on or off.  
Notes:  
• This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-  
A2X RI Dock on or off.  
Controlling an RI Dock  
By pressing the Remote Mode button that has been  
programmed with the remote control code for your RI  
Dock, you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the  
following buttons.  
• Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this  
button, in which case you should press it again. This is  
because the remote controller transmits the On and  
Standby commands alternately, so if your iPod is  
already on, it will remain on when the remote  
controller transmits an On command. Similarly, if  
your iPod is already off, it will remain off when the  
remote controller transmits an Off command.  
The [DOCK] Remote Mode button is preprogrammed  
with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo  
RI Dock.  
When Using an RI Dock:  
• Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or GAME/TV  
IN L/R jacks.  
• Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or  
HDD/DOCK.  
B TOP MENU button  
• See the RI Dock’s instruction manual for more  
information.  
Works as a Mode button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
C Arrow [ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons*  
Press the appropriate  
Remote Mode button first.  
Used to navigate menus and select items.  
D Pause [ ] button  
Pauses playback. (With 3rd generation iPod models,  
it works as a Play/Pause button.)  
1
E Rewind [ ] button  
Press and hold to rewind  
F Fast Forward [ ] button  
Press and hold to fast forward.  
G PLAY MODE button  
Selects play modes on components with selectable  
play modes.  
9
J
Works as a Resume button when used with a DS-A2  
RI Dock.  
H DISPLAY button*  
K
L
2
3
4
Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds.  
I ALBUM +/- button*  
Selects the next or previous album.  
J VOL [ ]/[ ] button (23)  
M
N
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
K MENU/MUTING button*  
Displays a menu, or mutes or unmutes the AV  
receiver.  
O
P
Q
R
5
6
7
8
L PLAYLIST [ ]/[ ] buttons*  
Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod.  
M Play [ ] button  
Starts playback. If the component is off, it will turn  
on automatically. (With 3rd generation iPod  
models, this button works as a Play/Pause button.)  
N Stop [ ] button  
Stops playback and displays a menu.  
* With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
O Next [  
] button  
Selects the next song.  
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On twin cassette decks, only Deck B can be controlled.  
P Previous [  
] button  
Restarts the current song. Press it twice to select the  
previous song.  
A ON/STANDBY button  
Turns the cassette recorder on or off.  
Q REPEAT button*  
B Reverse Play [ ] button  
Used with the repeat function.  
Starts reverse playback.  
R RANDOM button*  
C Rewind and Fast Forward [ ]/[ ] buttons  
The Rewind [ ] button starts rewind. The Fast  
Forward [ ] button starts fast forward.  
Used with the shuffle function.  
* Buttons marked with an asterisk (*) are not supported  
by 3rd generation iPod models.  
D VOL [ ]/[ ] button (23)  
Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver.  
Controlling a Cassette Recorder  
E Muting button (24)  
Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver.  
An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via  
controlled in Receiver mode.  
can be  
F Play [ ] button  
Starts playback.  
Press the appropriate  
Remote Mode button first.  
G Stop [ ] button  
Stops playback.  
H Previous and Next [  
The Previous [ ] button selects the previous  
track. During playback it selects the beginning of  
]/[  
] buttons  
1
the current track. The Next [  
next track.  
] button selects the  
Depending on how they were recorded, the Previous  
and Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work  
properly with some cassette tapes.  
4
5
6
7
2
3
8
* With some components, certain buttons may not  
work as expected, and some may not work at all.  
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Controlling Other Components—Continued  
Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons  
Programming a remote control code for  
controlling components connected via RI  
You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default  
remote control code.  
By default, the [DVD], [CD], and [DOCK] REMOTE  
MODE buttons have been programmed with the remote  
control codes for controlling Onkyo products. To control  
the components connected via RI, follow the steps below  
to program the appropriate remote control code for the  
component to be used.  
While holding down the REMOTE  
1
MODE button that you want to  
reset, press and hold down the  
[DISPLAY] button until the button  
REMOTE MODE button lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
Press and hold the [DVD], [CD],  
1
or [DOCK] REMOTE MODE  
button along with the [AUDIO]  
button for more than three  
seconds.  
and  
(3 seconds)  
Press the REMOTE MODE button  
again.  
and  
2
The REMOTE MODE button flashes  
twice, indicating that the button has  
been reset. Each REMOTE MODE  
button is preprogrammed with a remote  
control code. When a button is reset, its  
preprogrammed code is restored.  
(3 seconds or more)  
Select an appropriate 4-digit  
code from the list provided  
2
below, and then enter the code  
using the number buttons while  
the REMOTE MODE button is lit  
(for approximately 30 seconds).  
Resetting the Remote Controller  
You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.  
When a correct code is entered:  
The REMOTE MODE button quickly flashes twice, and  
programming completes.  
While holding down the  
1
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE  
button, press and hold down the  
[DISPLAY] button until the  
REMOTE MODE button lights up  
(about 3 seconds).  
When an incorrect code is entered or an incorrect  
button is pressed:  
The REMOTE MODE button flashes once, and  
programming fails. Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
and  
Remote control codes for controlling components  
connected via RI:  
(3 seconds)  
[DVD]:  
[CD]:  
5002 (5001 by default)  
6002 (6001 by default)  
Within 30 seconds, press the  
[RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE  
button again.  
The REMOTE MODE button flashes  
twice, indicating that the remote  
controller has been reset.  
2
[DOCK]: 9002 (9001 by default)  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a  
solution in this section.  
Audio  
There’s no sound or it’s very quiet  
• Make sure the speaker set A or B is on (page 23).  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed  
in all the way (pages 13-21).  
• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is  
correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal  
part of each speaker terminal (page 13).  
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting  
the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.  
To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it  
on and, while holding down the [VCR/DVR] button,  
press the [ON/STANDBY] button.  
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.  
• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo-  
nents are connected properly.  
• Make sure that the correct input source is selected  
(page 23).  
• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display,  
press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to  
unmute the receiver (page 24).  
• If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built-  
in, you must connect one between it and the receiver.  
If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con-  
nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a  
phono preamp.  
Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio  
presets and custom settings.  
Power  
Can’t turn on the receiver  
• Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall  
outlet properly.  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5  
seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
Noise can be heard  
The STANDBY indicator is flashing  
• The amp protection circuit has been activated.  
Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi-  
ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources,  
and leave the receiver with its power cord discon-  
nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord  
and press the [ON/STANDBY] button again. If you  
can not resolve the problem, contact your Onkyo  
dealer.  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power  
cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the  
audio performance, so don’t do it.  
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try  
repositioning your cables.  
The tone controls have no effect  
• If the DIRECT indicator or PURE AUDIO indicator  
lights up, the tone controls have no effect. Press the  
[DIRECT] button or [PURE AUDIO] button to turn  
the function off. The DIRECT or PURE AUDIO indi-  
cator will go off (page 25).  
Tuner  
Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers  
from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t  
appear  
• Relocate your antenna.  
• Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.  
• Listen to the station in mono (page 29).  
• When listening to anAM station, operating the remote  
controller may cause noise.  
• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.  
• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.  
• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor  
antenna.  
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Troubleshooting—Continued  
Remote Controller  
Others  
The remote controller doesn’t work  
• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor-  
rect polarity (page 6).  
The display doesn’t work  
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio func-  
tion is selected.  
• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of bat-  
teries or old and new batteries (page 6).  
• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far  
away from the receiver, and that there’s no obstruction  
between the remote controller and the receiver’s  
remote control sensor (page 12).  
• Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct  
sunshine or inverter-type florescent lights. Relocate if  
necessary (page 12).  
The  
• To use  
functions don’t work  
, you must make an  
connection and an  
analog audio connection (RCA) between the compo-  
nent and receiver, even if they are connected digitally  
(page 20).  
• While Zone 2 is selected, the  
work.  
functions don’t  
The receiver contains a microcomputer for signal  
processing and control functions. In very rare  
situations, severe interference, noise from an external  
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup.In the  
unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord  
from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then  
plug it back in again.  
Can’t control other components  
-
• If you have connected an  
-capable Onkyo DS A1  
Remote Interactive Dock to the TAPE IN or  
VCR/DVR IN jacks for the remote controller to work  
properly, you must set the input display to HDD (see  
page 22).  
• If it is an Onkyo component, make sure that the  
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.  
Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD  
rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by  
the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important  
data, make sure that the material will be recorded  
correctly.  
Connecting only an  
cable won’t work (page 20).  
• With some components, certain buttons may not work  
as expected, and some may not work at all.  
• To control an Onkyo component that’s connected via  
, point the remote controller at the receiver.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, set the receiver to Standby.  
Recording  
Memory Backup  
The receiver uses a battery-less memory backup  
system in order to retain radio presets and other  
settings when it’s unplugged or in the case of a power  
failure. Although no batteries are required, the receiver  
must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the  
backup system. Once it has been charged, the receiver  
will retain the settings for several weeks, although this  
depends on the environment and will be shorter in  
humid climates.  
Can’t record  
• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is  
selected.  
• To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver,  
input signals are not fed through to outputs with the  
same name (e.g., TAPE IN to TAPE OUT, or  
VCR/DVR IN to VCR/DVR OUT).  
• When the PureAudio function is selected, recording is  
not possible because no video signals are output. Dis-  
able the function before recording.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
General  
Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American)  
Power Supply  
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European and Australian:  
AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
North American: 2.8 A  
European and Australian: 220 W  
All channels:  
100 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 %  
Power Consumption  
Standby Power  
Consumption  
Rated Output Power (IEC) (European and Australian)  
2 ch × 125 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch  
driven  
Maximum Output Power (JEITA) (Asian)  
130 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 ch driven  
Dynamic Power  
North American: 0.2 W  
European and Australian: 0.3 W  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
435 × 149 × 340 mm  
17-1/8"  
×
5-7/8"  
×
13-3/8"  
Weight  
North American: 8.5 kg  
18.7 lbs.  
North American:  
230 W + 230 W (4 Ω)  
170 W + 170 W (6 Ω)  
145 W + 145 W (8 Ω)  
European and Australian: 8.5 kg  
18.7 lbs.  
European and Australian:  
145 W + 145 W (2 Ω)  
■ Video Inputs  
Composite  
120 W + 120 W (4 Ω)  
75 W + 75 W (8 Ω)  
DVD, VCR/DVR  
THD (Total Harmonic  
Distortion)  
■ Video Outputs  
Composite  
0.08 % (Power Rated)/ 0.08 % (1 kHz,  
1 W)  
MONITOR OUT, VCR/DVR  
Damping Factor  
Input Sensitivity and  
Impedance  
60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)  
■ Audio Inputs  
150 mV/ 50 kΩ (LINE)  
2.5 mV/ 50 kΩ (PHONO MM)  
Analog Inputs  
PHONO, CD, TAPE, GAME/TV,  
CBL/SAT, DVD, VCR/DVR  
Output Level and  
Impedance  
Frequency Response  
Tone Control  
150 mV/ 2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)  
10 Hz–100 kHz/ +1 dB–3 dB (CD)  
±10 dB, 100 Hz (BASS)  
±10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE)  
100 dB (LINE, IHF-A)  
80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A)  
4 Ω–16 Ω  
■ Audio Outputs  
Analog Outputs  
Speaker Outputs  
TAPE, VCR/DVR  
SPEAKERS A  
SPEAKERS B  
1
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
Phones  
IR Input/Output  
1/1  
Video Section  
Specifications and features are subject to change without  
notice.  
Input Sensitivity/Output  
Level and Impedance  
1 Vp-p /75Ω (Composite)  
Tuner Section  
■ FM  
Tuning Frequency  
Range  
North American: 87.5 MHz– 107.9 MHz  
Others: 87.5 MHz– 108.0 MHz  
■ AM  
Tuning Frequency  
Range  
North American: 530 kHz–1710 kHz  
Others: 522 kHz–1611 kHz  
Preset Channel  
40  
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