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Onkyo TX-DS656 User's Manual

1. SPEAKERS MAIN Using the front panel 1 Press the POWER or SYSTEM button The STAND BY indicator on the front panel goes out and the display lights up Note If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is not lit on the display press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit s front panel to make it appear on the display Select the desired input source using the input selector buttons Input selector button Selected input source DVD DVD player VIDEO 1 VCR 1 Video Cassette Recorder VIDEO 2 VCR 2 TV Video Cassette Recorder TV VIDEO 3 CAM Video camera TAPE 1 MD MD recorder DAT deck cassette tape deck TAPE 2 MONITOR Cassette tape deck FM Built in tuner AM Built in tuner PHONO Turntable CD CD player If the selected input source is connected to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the TX DS656 Press the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the input source is connected then press the ENTER button For details Selecting the digital analog audio input on page 30 Start playing the selected input source If you have selected FM or AM in 2 Select the desired broadcasting station using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER For details see Tuning in a broadcasting station on page 32 Adjust the sound volume using the MASTER VOLUME control knob Turn the knob clockwise to
2. Left front Center Right front sw Subwoofer LS Left Surround RS Right Surround A m CI A Connecting speakers On the rear panel of the TX DS656 two sets of speaker terminals are provided one for main room speakers and the other for sub room speakers This section provides information on connecting the main room speakers e For how to connect sub room speakers see Multi room system connections on pages 46 47 e For how to set speakers see Speaker system setup on pages 21 24 Speaker placement In this section only typical examples of speaker placement are shown Note however that ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room To obtain ideal sound field effects the Left and Right front speakers must be placed at the same distance from the listening position Recommendations Left and Right front speakers L R and Center speaker C Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the audience s ears at the listening position Left and Right Surround speakers LS RS Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than that of the audience s ears e Subwoofer SW Place it anywhere in your listening room because the placement of the Subwoofer affects the perceived direction of the sound very little If your s
3. 16 Other than U S and Canadian models Capacity is total 100 watts STAND BY indicator POWER button Display U S and Canadian models Capacity is total 120 watts xo E oo 0660609 OO STAND BY indicator SYSTEM button POWER switch Display UP on tvo ch 6600 To wall outlet To wall 4 Using the AC outlets You can connect the power cord from other audio device to the rear of the TX DS656 Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED type you can use the POWER button or the SYSTEM button or the POWER button on the remote controller to turn on off the power to both the TX DS656 and the connected audio devices Note If your TX DS656 has a POWER switch first turn it on The shape number and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of purchase Make sure that the total capacity of other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel Connecting the power 1 2 3 e Before plugging in the receiver confirm that all connections have been made properly e Before turning on t
4. 2 Remote speaker Ee 1 2 Set up the components a displaying Onkyo s R I mark Connect the sub room speaker cables to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS connectors on the TX DS656 D Install Remote Sensor HR 10 in the sub room then connect it to the TX DS656 B Using a remote controller to operate components not displaying Onkyo s RI mark from the sub room 3 Remote Emitter HE 50 AC Power supply 4 Component Connection diagram N MAIN ROOM 5 Remote Emitter d HE 10 SUB ROOM s c TX DS656 Main speaker Main speaker Remote speaker NU Remote sensor Remote control _ HR 10 N Remote speaker N MAIN Speaker Main Room 1 2 n Connect the components b to the TX DS656 Make the connections described above in steps 2 through 3 of section A Install Remote Emitter HE 50 AC so that its sensor is directed toward these compo nents then connect it to the TX DS656 3 Connect the AC adapter to the Remote Emitter Operating components which are positioned out of the range of the emitter installed as described above Connect the components c to the TX DS656 Install Remote Emitter Head HE 10 so that its sensor is directed toward these components then connect it to the HE 50
5. whose impedance is less than 62 may cause damage to the receiver e Do not connect two or more speaker cables to the same speaker terminal Doing so may cause damage to the receiver 2 b REMOTE SPEAKERS Warning TX DS656 j To prevent damage to circuitry never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wires by allowing them to touch each other Right Left front front speaker speaker Center speaker TX DS656 Connecting a subwoofer FHR Use the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier If your subwoofer does not have a built in amplifier connect an amplifier to the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier Active subwoofer Subwoofer with built i lifi ubwoofer with built in amplifier 1 Subwoofer without amplifier Amplifier Connecting power amplifiers TX DS656 PHH Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes Left front 4 AO a than with the TX DS656 alone If power amplifiers are used connect T each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier speaker Power amplifier Right front speaker Left Surround speaker GON CENTER SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Right Surround speaker Center speaker Subwoofer TERURE
6. AC Remote Emitter AC adapter REMOTE Speaker 77 BEBE BERBERS Sub room Remote Sensor SUB ROOM 47 Multi room system connections SPEAKERS REMOTE MULTI SOURCE 2 button SPEAKERS MAIN vo oa STEREO MULTI SOURCE Source for main room 48 Source for sub room Playing a source in the sub room In the main room You can operate the receiver using the front panel and the remote controller Adjusting the sound volume is possible through the remote controller only In the sub room You can operate the receiver using the remote controller Be sure to direct the remote controller to the remote sensor HR 10 In the following procedure use the remote controller unless specified otherwise 1 2 pr Set the A B SUBROOM LEARN switch to B SUBROOM Select the source equipment using the SOURCE SELECTOR buttons a You cannot select the MULTI CH INPUT source To use the front panel 1 Press the MULTI SOURCE button 2 While the MULTI SOURCE indicator is flashing for 8 seconds press the desired source selector button Note Pressing a source selector button when the MULTI SOURCE indicator is not flashing changes the input source f
7. 50 kHz steps Mono 11 2 dBf 1 0 uV 75 ohms 0 9 uV 75 ohm DIN Stereo 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms 23 uV 75 ohm DIN Mono 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms Stereo 37 2 dBf 20 uV 75 ohms 1 5 dB U S amp Canadian models 40 dB Other area models 85 dB 90 dB Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB 55 dB 50 dB DIN 50 dB Mono 0 15 Stereo 0 25 30 15 000 Hz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 10 000 Hz 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms European models 522 kHz 1611 kHz 9 kHz steps U S amp Canadian models 530 kHz 1710 kHz 10 kHz steps Worldwide model 531 kHz 1602 kHz 9 kHz steps 530 kHz 1710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 uV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 230 V 50 Hz AC 120 and 220 230 V switchable 50 60 Hz US and Canadian models 4 8 A Other area models 460 W 435 x 175 x 390 mm 17 1 8 x 6 7 8 x 15 3 8 12 0 kg 26 5 Ibs AC 120 V 60 Hz model 12 9 kg 28 4 Ibs Other models Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Control positions and names Rear panel FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS AG 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 US and Canadian models Rear panel For more information about buttons or controls refer to the pages listed in brackets below FM AM ANTENNA connector 13 14 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and DVD connectors 9 10 12 MULTI CHAN
8. The polarization of the plug is a safety feature The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet try reversing it If there is still trouble the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them especially near plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 2 13 Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 14 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 16 0bject and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings 17 Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance ha
9. and the like 6 Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer 6A An appliance and cart combination PORTABLE CART should be moved with care Quick stops WARNING excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 83125A LA gt 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer o0 Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or if placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings there should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an opening behind the appliance 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Polarization If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other please read the following information
10. controller to which you want to transfer the code The SENDING LEARNED indicator lights 4 Hold down the button for the function you want to transfer on the other remote controller until the SENDING LEARNED indicator turns off 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the required function are trans ferred to the supplied remote controller 6 Set the A B SUB ROOM LEARN selector switch back to A Note e Some remote controllers use a single button to change codes with the code changing each time the button is pressed If you are using this type of controller perform learn operations for each function individually one function to one button on this remote controller e This remote controller transmits codes using infrared rays and can memorize the codes of other remote controllers that also use an infrared system however depending on the system there may be some rare occasions when memoriza tion is not possible Changing the learned commands Perform the whole procedure described in Learning new control codes The existing commands on the supplied remote controller are replaced with the newly learned commands To erase all the learned commands 1 Set the A B SUB ROOM LEARN selector switch to LEARN 2 While pressing the POWER button hold down the VOLUME Y button until the SENDING LEARNED indicator turns off All the commands stored in programmable area have been erased 45 Multi room system connections U S A and C
11. 40 12 MASTER VOLUME control knob 27 29 13 TREBLE control knob 31 SS Se Ae ee 54 23 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 20 19 18 17 16 BASS control knob 31 3 D BASS button 31 Controls for frequency presetting MEMORY button 33 35 FM MUTE MODE button 32 33 35 Controls for display and tuning DISPLAY button 35 37 CHARACTER button 35 AUTO TUN button 32 35 SCAN button 34 37 GROUP button 33 34 TAPE 2 MONITOR button 44 Input selector buttons 27 30 PTY TP button European model only 37 MULTI CH INPUT button 29 DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button 30 VIDEO 3 input jacks 9 43 PHONES jack 31 Power on off switch Other than US and Canadian models 17 Control positions and names Display a bec Display If a protective film on the surface of the display makes it difficult to read the display remove the protective film VIDEO 1 2 3 source indicator TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator SPEAKERS MAIN REMOTE indicator DIGITAL 1 2 3 indicator SURROUND MODE indicators CINEMA Re EQ Cinema Re Equalizer indicator meanroe d i SPEAKERS MAIN REMOTE TAPE 2 MONITOR V DVD123 DIGITAL 123 PROLOGIC 3STEREOARENA SURROUND MODE OFF HALL DOLBY DIGITAL STUDIO LIVE CINEMA Re EQ 3 DB MIDNIGHT THEATER MUTING RDS REC OUT MEMORY A MUTE STEREO AUTO TUNED 3 DB 3 D bass indicator M
12. Position the audio connection cables to obtain the least hum Howling when the volume is turned up Turntable and speakers are too close together Move them farther apart Rough or scratchy sound High range is not clear Check possible causes on connected components such as a worn pick up stylus on the turntable Treble control is too high Check possible causes according to the other components owner s manual Turn the treble control down No sound or quiet sound from subwoofer Subwoofer is set to NO Subwoofer speakers output level setting is improper Check the speaker setting Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test tone No sound in sub room SPEAKERS REMOTE indicator is not lit Sound volume for the sub room is set to 2 dB Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on the remote controller or front panel Increase the sound volume using the VOLUME A button on the remote controller The Multi Room Remote System cannot be operated from the sub room 90 The remote controller is not directed toward the remote sensor There is an obstacle between the remote controller and the sensor There is a malfunction of either the receiver or remote controller Bad connection Direct the remote controller to the sub room remote sensor Remove the obstacle Check the receiver and then the remote controller in the main room to find out which is malfunctioning Check the connections
13. TAPE 2 source the TAPE 2 MONITOR button has a special feature for recording with a 3 head cassette tape deck Press the TAPE MONITOR button and the TAPE 2 MONITOR function is activated and the TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator appears In this mode sound from sources other than the TAPE 2 source cannot be heard from the speakers even if selected To deactivate the TAPE 2 MONITOR function press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button again 2 Tnput Selector Picture VIDEO 3 W Sound DVD ID TAPE 2 Moni OFF Input Mode Digital 2 Surround Mode LIV GI CD TAPE 2 MONITOR button Input selector buttons 44 Activating the TAPE 2 MONITOR function Using the on screen Menu In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Input Selector screen appears 3 Select TAPE 2 Moni using the A or Y button and then set it to ON or OFF using the lt or cursor button The TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up on the display If you start recording the sound being recorded will be heard from the speakers For details see the owner s manual of your cassette tape deck 4 Press the
14. These parameters can be changed to optimize the reproduced surround sound according to your room size listening environment playback source type taste etc Once parameters are set they will be recalled automatically every time the same surround mode is selected The parameters available in each surround mode vary depending on the surround mode Note In the STEREO mode you cannot perform parameter setting MIDNIGHT THEATER button Re EQ button CINEMA Re EQ Y 47 Ye MIDNIGHT THEATER SS MIDNIGHT THEATER y N N 7 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial SURROUND button PARAMETER button ENTER button 40 Surround modes for movies DOLBY DOLBY DOLBY MULTI CH Parameter DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3STEREO INPUT Cinema Re EQ O O O O Midnight Theater O LFE LEVEL Attenuation O The Cinema Re EQ function is not available in the DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO mode Using the Cinema Re Equalization Cinema Re EQ function Re Equalization takes the edginess or brighteness out of your home cinema sound compensating for the fact that sound mixed for theaters will sound too bright when played back throuth speakers in the h
15. again Insert the plugs and cables completely Troubleshooting Trouble AM stations cannot be received Cause AM loop antenna is not attached Remedy Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connectors Buzzing noise on AM particularly conspicuous at night or with weak stations Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp Move AM loop antenna to a different position Set up outdoor AM antenna High pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM Noise from TV set Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV Move the unit away from the TV Crackling noise on AM or FM Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on and off Noise from automobile ignition Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp Install the FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna FM TUNED and STEREO indicators light but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad Station is too strong Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains Change to T shaped antenna Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point where the distortion is least FM TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and a hiss is heard on FM Station is too weak Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast Install an outdoor FM antenna Change the
16. are available What is RDS Many FM radio stations now transmit RDS signals which give additional information RDS provides you with various services so that for example you can choose a station broadcasting your favorite categories of music or other information Refer to the right column for information details PS Program Service Name When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected the station s name is displayed instead of the frequency PTY Program Type When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected the station type classification is displayed TP Traffic Program When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected the traffic information is displayed PTY Classifications in Europe 36 None News reports Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Alarm RT Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected the information received from the station is displayed NOTE In some cases the characters displayed on the TX DS656 s display may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX DS656 receive
17. e This adapter is included if your receiver is a worldwide model Directional linkage Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV or VCR reception since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna use a directional linkage type splitter Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration Connecting the antenna cable 1 Press down on the lever 2 Insert the wire 3 Return the lever 13 Connection U S and Canadian models a gt ANTENNA a a U S and Canadian models ANTENNA E El U S and Canadian models ANTENNA TE d HE A si U S and Canadian models ANTENNA 14 fa Other models Other models ANTENNA Other models T ANTENNA EI Ei Other models ANTENNA Connecting the included antennas Connecting the T shaped FM antenna The T shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only Extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion If the reception is not very clear with the attached T shaped FM antenna the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended Connecting the AM loop antenna The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only Set it in the direction and position
18. front panel switches The setting will be recalled automatically every time the same digital audio input source is selected Example of digital audio input connector DIGITAL INPUT setting If your input source components have been connected to the three digital audio input connectors as shown below for example select the digital audio input connector by the connector number Connected input source Ex DIGITAL INPUT connector used Setting DVD player CD player Video disc player Analog input source Note DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL DIGITAL 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 ANALOG e Before performing the following procedure carefully check the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the input source is connected An improper setting causes no sound or sound output from a wrong input source e Pressing the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button to select a digital audio input channel when no digital audio input source is connected may cause the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator to appear on the display This occurs when the TX DS656 s built in microprocessor cannot set the correct surround mode after investigating the connected digital input source and is not a failure 30 Tnput Selector Picture VIDEO 3 W Sound DVD Dd TAPE 2 Moni OFF Input Mode Digital 2 Surrou
19. is left before the unit turns off Press the SLEEP button when the Sleep function is enabled Pressing the button repeatedly however changes the set time Note Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display is 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function 31 Listening to FM AM broadcasts Tuning in a broadcasting station You can use one of the following two methods to listen to FM AM broadcasts with the TX DS656 s built in tuner e Tune in a broadcasting station Tune in an FM AM station by specifying the frequency Manual tuning Automatically tune in an FM station Auto tuning e Recall a preset broadcasting station You can name preset stations so that you can easily find the desired station SMART SCAN CONTROLLER SMART SCAN CONTROLLER DTUNED lt Turn off this indicator FM MUTE MODE FM MUTE 32 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial Display TUNING button AM button FM button FM MUTE MODE button AUTO TUN button Tuning in an FM AM station by specifying the frequency Manual tuning In the following procedure use the front panel buttons 1 Press the FM or AM button 2 Press the TUNING button Tuning appears on the display 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise to select the fre
20. is shown for Picture and or Sound 42 Recording from a source Display ENTER 060609 Source selector buttons PHONES VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT Video camera TV game machine ONKYO Picture VIDEO Sound CD TAPE 2 Moni Input Mode Digit Surround Mode LIV Tnput Selector 3 RO OFF fp al 2 D Using the front panel 1 Press the REC OUT button The REC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE HALL Ve 1 REC OUT Flashing 2 While the REC OUT indicator is flashing select the recording source using the source selector buttons The REC OUT indicator and the selected recording source name flash gt 2 7 D SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE HALL vo ot RECOUT Playback source Recording source Indication Video recording Indication Audio recording source source D DVD CD CD VI VIDEO 1 Tl TAPE 1 V2 VIDEO 2 T2 TAPE 2 V3 VIDEO 3 TU FM or AM PH PHONO 3 Start recording on the recording equipment then start playing the selected source Now the recording source will not change even if you change the input source by using the source selector buttons To set the source selected as the recording source using the
21. jack Video connection cable To TV s Video input ED Gp To receiver s MONITOR jack OUTPUT V jack Note If distortion of the TV image occurs or if noise is output from the unit place the unit and the TV as far apart as possible Turning the unit on off with the TV s power switch IPM function The TX DS656 is equipped with the IPM Intelligent Power Manage ment system Just turn on your TV s power switch and in about 5 seconds the TX DS656 turns on automatically If you turn off the TV s power switch flashes on the display and the TX DS656 automatically turns off in about 5 minutes To activate the IPM function 1 Connect the audio output of your TV to the TX DS656 s VIDEO 2 L and R IN jacks If a monaural TV is used connect the TV s audio output to the TX DS656 s VIDEO 2 L IN jack 2 Press the VIDEO 2 VCR 2 TV button on the front panel VIDEO 2 VCR or VIDEO 2 TV appears on the display 3 Press the VIDEO 2 VCR TV button repeatedly until IPM OFF or IPM ON if the function is already activated appears on the display 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select IPM ON e The IPM function is activated and after 3 seconds the display changes to VIDEO 2 TV e If you select IPM OFF the display will change to VIDEO 2 VCR after 3 seconds Note The IPM system may not function properly with some TV sets e When the IPM system is activated the video input signals to the VIDEO 2 V IN jac
22. page 44 Select Surround Mode using the V cursor button then set the desired surround mode using the lt or B cursor button To have stereo sound output Set the Surround Mode item to STEREO If you have set the System Setup s Subwoofer parameter to YES you can still specify whether or not you wish to use the subwoofer when Surround mode is STEREO Set this parameter to YES if you wish to use the subwoofer in STEREO mode If you have set the System Setup s Subwoofer parameter to NO this parameter will not appear The surround mode once set will be recalled automatically every time the same input source is selected Surround Mode is not shown if you have selected MULTI CH on the Input Selector screen Press the ENTER button to set parameters for the selected surround mode You are now back to the Menu c Select Surround Setup using the A or Y cursor button and then press the B cursor button to display the Surround Setup screen d Select the desired surround mode parameter using the A or V cursor button and enter the setting using the lt A or B cursor button For details see Changing the surround mode parameters on page 40 Press the ENTER button twice to clear the on screen display Pressing the ENTER button once brings you to the Menu Pressing it again causes the Menu to disappear Input source selection and surround setup
23. position or direction of the outdoor antenna No station is recalled when a preset button is pressed Image does not appear when VIDEO 2 or MULTI CH INPUT button is pressed The power cord has been unplugged for a long time Bad connection IPM function is activated The memory contents are lost Store all stations again Check the connection again Insert the plugs and connectors completely Deactivate the IPM function Receiver s front panel is operational but remote control is unusable No batteries in the remote controller Batteries are used up Insert batteries in the remote controller Replace the batteries Midnight Theater function cannot be used Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display LFE LEVEL function cannot be used Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display Cinema Re EQ function cannot be used Playback source is not encoded for Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3 Stereo or Multi ch Input Check the playback source This device employs a microcomputer to perform various functions and operations Interference generated by an external power supply radio waves or other electrical sources will cause the specified operations and functions to operate abnormally To reset the unit please follow the procedure below 1 While holdi
24. source e From the TX DS656 s output jacks playback signals of the selected recording source equipment are continuously output during recording e Use the on screen display or the front panel to select the recording source and recording equipment e The recording source once set will not change even if you change the input source by using the source selector buttons Therefore you can playback from one audio or video source while recording from another recording source Output jacks and connectable recording equipment Output jack Audio Video S Video Recording equipment TAPE 1 REC L R MD recorder DAT deck cassette tape deck TAPE 2 REC L R Cassette tape deck VIDEO 1 OUT L R Video S Video Video cassette deck VIDEO 2 OUT L R Video S Video Video cassette deck 1 From the TAPE 2 REC jacks playback signals of the source you selected using the source selector buttons are continuously output during recording Therefore you cannot playback different audio or video sources while recording a source using these jacks 2 If you have a 3 head cassette tape deck connect it to the TAPE 2 REC jacks This allows you to monitor the sound being recorded TAPE2 Monitor function 3 The TX DS656 will not output S video signals if its S video IN connector is not connected to the S video output of the source equipment even if its S video OUT connector is connected to the S video input of the source Recording from
25. source selector buttons In step 1 press the REC OUT button again while the REC OUT indicator is flashing Adding sound to video camera images You can add music from CDs or other source to video images from a video camera The following explanation assumes that you are adding sound from a CD player to images from a video camera connected to the VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT connectors In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Connect a video camera to the VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT connector 2 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 3 Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the cursor button The Input Selector screen appears 4 Select Picture using the A or V button and then select VIDEO 3 using the lt or cursor button 5 Select Sound using the A or V button and then select CD using the lt or cursor button a 6 Press the ENTER button 7 Start recording on the video cassette recorder then start playback on the CD player and the video camera 43 Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR function Playing equipment connected to the TAPE 2 jacks Playing equipment connected to the TAPE 2 jacks does not differ from playing equipment connected in other ways See Input source selection and surround setup on page 25 How does the TAPE 2 MONITOR button differ from other source selector buttons In addition to selecting the
26. to the right 120V or to the left 220 230V whichever is appropriate Installing the batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it out 2 Insert two AA R6 or UM 3 size batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram positive and negative symbols inside the battery compartment 3 After batteries are installed and seated correctly replace the compartment cover e If the battery voltage is low the indicator on the remote controller does not flash when you press a button on the controller Remove low voltage batteries immediately to avoid damage due to corrosion Never mix old and new batteries The learned codes are retained even when the batteries are replaced They may be lost however if battery replacement is not completed within one hour In this case the unit must learn the codes again The manganese batteries supplied with this unit have a service life of approximately six months depending on the frequency of use e Use spare batteries of the type specified in the table below Type Voltage Size Manganese or 1 5V AA R6 UM 3 or Alkaline LR6 AM 3 We recommend that long life AA LR6 or AM 3 size alkaline batteries be used Using the remote controller The STAND BY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller The following information will help you get optimal use from the remote contr
27. 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT cA Signal flow Video camera or TV game machine 3 Connecting video source equipment e With a DVD player video disc player etc that is equipped with at least one digital audio output terminal its audio output can be connected to the TX DS656 via an optical or coaxial cable see the previous page In this case for recording or using the Multi source function it is also necessary that you connect the equipment via audio connection cables e The VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 OUT jacks can be used to connect recording equipment such as a video cassette recorder e Video input signals to the TX DS656 cannot be output back to the same or other equipment In other words the VIDEO 1 V OUT jack does not output signals which have been input to the TX DS656 from its VIDEO 1 V IN jack S Video connection cable To source s S Video co O To receiver s VIDEO output jack 1 2 3 DVD S IN jack Video connection cable To source s Video pha i To receiver s VIDEO output jack 1 2 3 DVD V IN jack Audio connection cable To source s Left To receiver s VIDEO audio output jack 1 2 3 DVD L IN jack White TT White Red Red To source s Right To receiver s VIDEO audio output jack 1 2 3 DVD R IN jack If you have connected a video source with an S Video output The TX DS656 does not convert S video input signals into normal video signals That is input signals to the VIDEO 1 2 3 DVD S IN jack will
28. ALL NONE SMALL NONE C Center SMALL NONE LS RS Surround SMALL NONE Note The following is the factory setting for each speaker type SW YES L R SMALL G SMALL LS RS SMALL Distance setting For each speaker type set the distance from your listening position to where the speaker s is are located Left front Center Right front speaker speaker speaker L CJ n l E Fea T Subwoofer Left Surround Listening Right Surround speaker position speaker L R Distance from listening position to L R front speaker position C Distance from listening position to Center speaker position LS RS Distance from listening position to L R Surround speaker position Level calibration Channel balance setting Adjust the output level of each speaker First set the output level using the test tone Adjust it so that a test tone of the same volume can be heard from all speakers If you press the MULTI CH INPUT button Speaker Setup Speaker Distance and Level Calibration are unnecessary For details see Playing the input source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector on page 29 21 Speaker system setup a 22 ONKYO KKK enu Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup sees System Setup ONKYO System Setup Speaker Setup Speaker Distance Level Calibration Starting the
29. ENTER button Using the front panel 1 Follow the procedure described in Recording from an audio video source on page 43 Record with a 3 head cassette tape deck connected to the TAPE 2 jacks of the TX DS656 2 Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button on the front panel The TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator lights up on the display If you start recording the sound being recorded will be heard from the speakers Note e Once the TAPE 2 Monitor function is activated sound from only the source connected to the TAPE 2 jacks can be heard from the speakers unless you press the TAPE 2 button to clear the TAPE 2 MONITOR display The TAPE 2 Monitor function cannot be used if other than a 3 head cassette tape deck is connected Using a graphic equalizer Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE 2 IN jacks see page 11 to monitor the sound processed by the equalizer You may record the processed sound on recording equipment connected to the graphic equalizer CAUTION Do not select a Surround mode when using the equalizer This will result in distortion and possible damage to the Surround decoder circuitry Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller SENDING LEARNED indicator A B SUBROOM LEARN switch PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV VIDEO buttons 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches r SUBROOM AB LEARN ph m Switch to LEARN r S
30. HE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Important Safeguards WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR e The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowIl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool
31. Impedance Rec out TAPE 1 2 VIDEO 1 2 2 5 UV 50 kohms 200 uV 50 kohms 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms 200 LV 2 2 kohms Pre out FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R 1 V 560 ohms SUBWOOOFER 1 V 2 2 kohms Phono Overload 120 uV RMS at 1 000 Hz 0 5 THD Frequency Response 20 to 30 000 Hz 1 dB STEREO RIAA Deviation 20 to 20 000 Hz 0 8 dB Tone Control BASS 10 dB at 50 Hz TREBLE 10 dB at 10 000 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio PHONO 80 dB IHF A 5 uV input CD TAPE 100 dB IHF A VIDEO SECTION Television Format NTSC U S and Canadian models NTSC PAL Other models Input Sensitivity Impedance DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 Composite 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO C signal 0 28 Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONI Composite 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms S VIDEO C signal 0 28 Vp p 75 ohms 52 TUNER SECTION FM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Alternate Channel Attenuation AM Suppression Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Frequency Response Stereo Separation Muting Level AM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Image Rejection Ratio IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight 87 5 MHz to 108 0 MHz
32. NEL INPUT connector 10 DIGITAL INPUT connector 8 SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals 16 CENTER SPEAKER terminals 16 FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS terminals 16 Power cord 17 AC OUTLETS 17 10 FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS terminals 46 47 11 RI connector 11 12 MRX connector 46 47 13 MONITOR OUTPUT connector 12 14 PRE OUT connector 16 15 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 CD and PHONO connector 8 11 16 GND terminals 8 PO ES Die e Control positions and names Front panel 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 OI KYO MASTER OLUME SYSTEM BrerTaL SPEAKERS REN JE TREBLE VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT AUDIO EO CONTROL RECEIVER X DS656 25 24 European models Front panel For more information about buttons or controls refer to the pages listed in brackets below STAND BY indicator 17 POWER or SYSTEM button 17 SPEAKERS MAIN button 27 29 SPEAKERS REMOTE button 48 REC OUT button 43 MULTI SOURCE button 48 Display Re EQ button 40 Remote Sensor 5 0 MIDNIGHT THEATER button 40 1 Controls for tuning and Surround mode parameter adjustment ENTER button 18 30 33 35 40 41 Jog dial SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 18 23 27 30 32 35 37 39 41 PRESET button 34 TUNING button 32 SURROUND button 27 39 41 PARAMETER button 23 27
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34. ONKYO Audio Video Control Receiver TX DS656 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Before using Important Sateowands 2 2 Precautions EN E aa 3 Features SR eee 4 SUppliedlaccessS orie Smer ee 4 Before using this unite 5 Preparation Connection ee e eee cae 6 Onescr ent e CN T eee eee 18 Speakensystemiise tup ar a 21 Operation Input source selection and surround SOUDE de eee eee 25 Listening to FM AM broadcasts 52 Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only 36 Using the Surround modes 38 Recording froma Source 42 Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR UNCHONMESPEN E eee 44 Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controller 45 Multi room system connections 46 A few important notes Doubs None ee penetra ee eee 50 S D CISIONS eee eee 52 Control positions and names 53 WARNING TO REDUCE T
35. ONTROLLER jog dial ENTER button ONKYO 68609 DISPLAY button AUTO TUN button CHARACTER button For each preset station you can enter a name consisting of up to eight alphanumeric characters This is useful because you can easily note which station you are listening to by the station name on the display If a preset station is not given a name it will be indicated by its tuned in frequency Entering characters 1 Recall a desired preset station Refer to Recalling a preset station on page 34 2 Press the CHARACTER button The frequency indication disappears and the cursor _ flashes Note You will be taken out of the mode the frequency indication will reappear if you do not rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER within 16 seconds 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the first character of the name you wish to enter appears on the display 4 Press the ENTER button to enter the first character The cursor moves to the next position To cancel the last character entered Press the AUTO TUN button The character at the cursor position or to the left of the cursor if no character is shown at the cursor position is erased You can erase the characters continuously by pressing the AUTO TUN button repeatedly A Repeat steps 3
36. Setup System Setup Tnput Selector VIDEO 1 MULTI CH W Picture Sound Level Calibration Level Calibration Left OdB MA Center OdB Right OdB R Sur 0dB L Sur 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Default Playing the input source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector Using the front panel or the remote controller 1 Press the POWER or SYSTEM button The STAND BY indicator on the front panel goes out and the display lights up Note If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is not lit on the display press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit s front panel to make it appear on the display Press the MULTI CH INPUT button The video input source you selected most recently is automatically selected Start playing the input source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector Adjust the sound volume using the MASTER VOLUME control knob on the front panel Turn the knob clockwise to increase the sound volume turn it counterclockwise to decrease the sound volume You can adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or V button on the remote controller If you press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button The video source currently set is automatically selected Using the on screen Menu 1 2 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen a Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button and then press the gt cursor button to display the Input Selector sc
37. Test Signal ONKYO Speaker Setup Subwoofer YES Front LARGI Center Surround ONKYO Speaker Distance Front 12 ft W 3 6 m Center 12 ft QD 3 6 m 7 ft OP Surround Level Calibration Left OdB Wp Center OdB MD Right OdB MA R Sur OdB RD L Sur OdB RD Subwoofer OdB MA On screen speaker system setup In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the ENTER button 3 10 11 12 The Menu appears on the TV screen a Select System Setup using the A or V cursor button then press the cursor button The System Setup screen appears b Select Speaker Setup using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Speaker Setup screen appears c Select the desired speaker type Subwoofer Front Center or Surround using the A or Y cursor button and enter a speaker setting YES NO or LARGE SMALL NONE using the lt or B cursor button For further information see What is System Setup on page 21 Press the ENTER button You are now back to the System Setup screen Select Speaker Distance using the V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Speaker Distance screen appears d Select the desired speaker type Front Center or S
38. UBROOM A B LEARN CD mp Switch to LEARN VOLUME POWER The remote controller supplied with the TX DS656 can learn functions available with other compo nent s remote controllers The control codes for Onkyo cassette tape decks and CD players are already available with the supplied remote controller SENDING LEARNED indicator This indicator lights when the remote controller is transmitting a control command or learning other controller s functions If the indicator does not light replace the batteries A B SUBROOM LEARN switch A Select this position to use the remote controller in the main room B SUBROOM Select this position to use the remote controller in the sub room LEARN Select this position to have the supplied remote controller learn another remote controller s functions PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV VIDEO buttons Use these buttons to have the supplied remote controller learn another remote controller s function For TV Power ON OFF POWER and Channel selection CHP For VDP Power ON OFF POWER Playback gt and Stop W For VCR Playback Stop Ml Rewind lt 4 lt 4 and Fast Forward BB Learning new control codes Set the A B SUBROOM LEARN selector switch to LEARN 2 Place the head of your existing remote controller 2 4 inches 5 10 cm from the head of this remote controller laying both units on a table or another flat surface 3 Press a button in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA of this remote
39. UTING indicator RDS indicator European model only MULTI SOURCE AUTO auto tuning indicator PEARNES ABLEARN O 1 H a 10 3 I power seep oimver TEST SUR Hess en SOURCE SELECTOR MULTI CH DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 INPUT 5 CO C C e 15 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TUNER PHONO CD PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV VIDEO POWER e CH VOLUME 6 ee ee eu TV VCR NER i D TAPI 7 z 15 8 16 j 17 VA MUTING b mA ON CONTROLLER RC 373M_ 1 8 FM MUTE indicator STEREO indicator TUNED indicator MEMORY indicator Source display for recording source Sub room components REC OUT Recording Out indicator MULTI SOURCE indicator SLEEP indicator IPM Intelligent Power Management indicator Unit indicator u MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator v Multi function display SRR TROT rap pme Remote controller This remote controller can be used to operate Onkyo CD players DVD players and double cassette tape decks connected via the RI remote control cables The buttons in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV VIDEO section can be used to store functions available with the remote controller of your TV and video equipment SENDING LEARNED indicator 45 DIMMER button 31 POWER button 17 45 SLEEP button 31 SOURCE SELECTOR buttons 28 34 48 PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV VIDEO buttons 45 CD player operation buttons These buttons are use
40. an audio video source a Using the on screen Menu ONKYO If your TX DS656 is connected to a TV set you can perform settings x Menu on the TV screen For further information about using the on screen Menu see Selecting a Menu item on page 19 In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen a 2 Select Rec Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Rec Selector screen appears b 3 Select the desired item s using the A or V button The item or items you select changes each time you press the A Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup eo soos System Setup or Y button Picture only for recording only pictures b Picture and Sound for recording both pictures and sound i d onl for recording sound only ONKYO Sound only Rec Selector 4 ee the recording source s using the lt A or gt cursor 5 Press the ENTER button Recording Picture VIDEO 1 Recording source VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 MB equipment 6 Start recording on the recording equipment then start playing SOURCE the selected recording source s d To set the source selected using the source selector buttons as the Recording 2OUn i Recording di Cp VID L WD equipment recording source source SOURCI 2 Select the equipment under which SOURCE
41. anadian models Xantech Multi Room Systems Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made When making connections Q through 6 be sure to connect the units as shown in the diagram below Do not make a mistake when connecting the units A Operating components displaying Onkyo s fR I mark from the sub room Components mounted in a rack should be connected as shown below to enable remote control operation MAIN ROOM 1 Onkyo components a 3 Connecting bloc Main speaker TX DS656 Main speaker SUB ROOM Remolie L control 2 Remote speaker Na 4 Remote sensor 2 Remote speaker 1 2 Set up the components a displaying Onkyo s RI mark Connect the sub room speaker cables to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS connectors on the TX DS656 Install Connecting Block in the main room then connect it to the TX DS656 Install the Remote Sensor in the sub room then connect it to the Connecting Block in the main room 3 B Using a remote controller to operate components not displaying Onkyo s fR I mark from the sub room 3 Emitter MAIN ROOM 5 Emitter e T 4 Components d TX DS656 Main Connecting bloc speaker SUB ROOM Remote control Remote sensor Remote Remote speaker speaker NU NU Con
42. and 4 for the second and later characters 6 Press the CHARACTER button once again to store the entered characters Switching between the frequency and name indication Press the DISPLAY button Each time you press this button the frequency and the name appear alternately DISPLAY l t Note If the station has no name the frequency will reappear 0 5 second after your attempt to switch to the name indication Erasing a station name 1 Recall the station whose name you wish to erase Refer to the Recalling a preset station on page 34 2 Press the CHARACTER button The frequency indication disappears and the cursor _ flashes 3 While holding down the MEMORY button press the FM MUTE MODE button to erase the station name The station name disappears and in 16 seconds the frequency indication appears To switch to the frequency indication immediately Press the CHARACTER button Changing an entered station name 1 Tune in the station whose name you wish to change Refer to Recalling a preset station on page 34 Press the CHARACTER button 3 Press the AUTO TUN button to erase the characters that you want to change 4 Follow steps 3 and 4 of Entering a station name to enter new characters 5 Press the CHARACTER button to store the changes D 35 Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts
43. be output from the MONITOR OUTPUT S jack and the VIDEO 1 2 S OUT jack only Similarly input signals to the VIDEO 1 2 3 DVD V IN jack will be output from the MONITOR OUTPUT V jack and the VIDEO 1 2 V OUT jack only e See the owner s manual of your video source equipment to determine whether to connect it via normal video connection cables only or via both normal video and S video connection cables Connecting a video camera or TV game machine Connect your video camera or TV game machine to the VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks If a monaural video camera is used connect its audio connection cable to R MONO audio jack Connection i T MULTI CHANNEL INPUT CENTER SUBWOOFER Connecting a decoder with 5 1 channel output The TX DS656 s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to connect a decoder equipped with 5 1 ch audio output dts decoder MPEG decoder etc If you do so use the V or S IN jack of the VIDEO 1 2 3 or DVD connector to connect the video or S video eX Signal flow Decoder with 5 1 ch output connection cable To decoder s multi channel output Left front jack White Red To decoder s multi channel output Right front jack To decoder s multi channel output Left surround jack White Red To decoder s multi channel outp
44. button DISPLAY button PTY TP button Searching for a station of your favorite program 1 prvne o type PTY scan 1 Press the PTY TP button repeatedly until PTY appears on the display 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or AAT ECAN OON EOMER counterclockwise to select the program type PTY for example 2 ROCK M Refer to the explanation on PTY on the previous page 3 Press the SCAN button to start searching for stations of the desired program type When a station of the desired program type is received scanning stops for approximately 5 seconds then resumes 4 When the desired station is found press the SCAN button again to stop scanning a a 4 a AA Searching for traffic information TP scan 1 one 1 Press the PTY TP button repeatedly until TP appears on the ney hae display 2 Press the SCAN button to start searching for other TP stations When a station broadcasting traffic information is found scanning stops If Not find appears on the display a TP station cannot be found PTY TP Displaying Radio Text RT If the selected station is not broadcasting RDS signals this function cannot be used Each time you press the DISPLAY button the displayed RDS information changes as shown on the left If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station only the frequency or the entered characters appear If no characters have been entered only the frequency is displa
45. c range of sound is narrowed to reproduce natural sounds at low sound volumes LFE Low Frequency Effects function In the LFE mode the low frequency range is attenuated by 10 dB to reduce overemphasized bass sound DOLBY PRO LOGIC Use this mode to playback sources bearing D Posy surrounp logo such as stereo VHS VHS Hi Fi laser discs and DVD video software Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides four channels of surround sound Left Right front Center and monaural Surround channels with importance placed on the Center speaker During Dolby Pro Logic playback the Cinema Re Equalization function is available Other surround modes The TX DS656 also features other surround modes that Onkyo has designed for playback of sources other than Dolby Surround These surround modes can be adjusted by setting the proper parameters to create your favorite sound field HALL Surround This mode is especially suitable for media already having a substantial amount of reverberation such as classical music The atmosphere of a concert hall can be simulated LIVE Surround This mode reproduces the feeling of a live performance ARENA Surround This mode recreates the feel of listening to a pop concert in a domed stadium STUDIO Surround This mode is perfect for studio recordings that may have few reverberations such as pop or jazz music For speaker systems with a Left Right front and Center speakers DOLBY 3 STEREO In this mode you ca
46. creen Setup D specified D System Setup ONKYO k Menu Background Color Select one from among BLUE 1 BLUE 2 GREEN 1 GREEN 2 MAGENTA RED 1 and RED 2 Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup Superimpose Mode Select one of the following OFF The Menu or setting screen is displayed on the selected background color NORMAL The Menu or setting screen is superimposed on video image during playback and on the selected background color when playback is stopped BLACK The Menu or setting screen is displayed on a black background Baag System Setup Screen Setup Immediate Display Select ON or OFF When ON information such as the video and audio equipment currently selected appears on the TV screen for 3 seconds each time you operate your TX DS656 Background Color BLUE 1 Superimpose KCO Mode NORMAL ff CID D Character Position You can move the on screen display to the lower left upper left upper right or lower right corner of the TV screen Immediate Display ON Character Position 5 When all of the required parameters have been set press the ENTER button 20 Speaker system setup e Before performing speaker system setup make sure that the speakers have been connected properly e To get optimized surround effects
47. ct a group while the MEMORY indicator is lit for 8 seconds Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the desired preset number Select a desired preset number between 1 and 10 Press the ENTER button The tuned in station has been preset in the selected group with the selected preset number Canceling a preset station Select the station you want to cancel Refer to Recalling a preset station on page 34 While holding down the MEMORY button press the FM MUTE MODE button MEMORY FM MUTE MODE Ca 33 Listening to FM AM broadcasts 34 TUNER senka PRESET gt Sell GROUP ENTER lt P AV Tnput Selector Picture VIDEO Rd Sound TUNER KOD TAPE 2 Moni OFF Group QD Preset No 10 M Surround Mode STE Recalling a preset station Using the remote controller 1 Press the TUNER button in the SOURCE SELECTOR area 2 Press the TUNER GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is displayed 3 Press the PRESET lt or B button Using the receiver 1 Press the FM or AM button 2 Press the PRESET button Preset is displayed 3 Press the GROUP button repeatedly until the desire
48. d group is displayed 4 Select the desired preset number using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Selecting a preset number with the SCAN button By pressing the SCAN button each station in the group selected in step 3 is displayed for about 5 seconds When the desired station is displayed press the SCAN button again Using the on screen Menu 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Input Selector screen appears 3 Select Sound using the V button and then select TUNER using the lt or cursor button 4 Select Group using the V button and then select the desired group using the lt or cursor button 5 Select Preset No using the V button and then select the desired preset station using the lt or B cursor button e You cannot select any group and preset number if no broadcasting station is preset in memory Listening to FM AM broadcasts Entering a station name Characters which can be entered ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTU VWXYZ 8 amp 4 012 3456789 Note _ indicates a space Note for European models If you attempt to enter characters for an FM station broadcasting RDS information RDS PS is displayed and characters cannot be entered 2 CHARACTER 7 ZIN 3 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ENTER 6 CHARACTER R SMART SCAN C
49. d to operate an ONKYO CD player that bears the RI terminal Refer to page 11 for R I connection 8 DVD player operation buttons These buttons are used to operate an ONKYO DVD player that bears the RI terminal Refer to page 11 for R I connection 9 CURSOR buttons and ENTER button 19 20 25 29 30 34 39 42 44 A B SUBROOM LEARN selector switch 45 48 TEST TONE button 24 SUR MODE Surround mode button 28 39 MULTI CH INPUT multi channel input button 29 TUNER operation buttons 28 34 TAPE deck operation buttons These buttons are used to operate an ONKYO cassette tape deck player that bears the fR I terminal Refer to page 11 for R I connection CH SEL and LEVEL A V buttons 24 VOLUME A F buttons 26 28 29 45 48 MUTING REMOTE SPEAKER button 31 48 SIAMESE YE YS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 55 SN 29342576 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 0720 31 8111 Fax 0720 33 5222 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 200 Williams Drive Ramsey N J 07446 U S A Tel 201 825 7950 Fax 201 825 8150 E mail onkyo onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20 82110 Germering GERMANY Tel 089 84 93 20 Fax 089 84 93 226 E mail info onkyo de ONKYO EUROPE FRANCE BRANCH Domaine Technologique de Saclay 4 Rue Ren Razel SACLAY 91892 ORSAY CEDEX FRANCE Tel 1 69 33 1400 Fax 1 69 41 35 84 O
50. display press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit s front panel to make it appear on the display Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen a Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Input Selector screen appears b Select the desired item s using the A or V button The item or items you select changes each time you press the A or V button Picture only Picture and Sound Sound only To set different input sources for Picture and Sound If you wish to enjoy CD sounds while watching DVD pictures on TV for example repeat steps 4 and 5 to set different input sources for the Picture and Sound items 25 Input source selection and surround setup C 26 ONKYO ok rk ok enu Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup seas System Setup ONKYO Surround Setup Surround Mode HAI Hall Size LARG Effect Level 1 Reverb Level 1 5 10 11 12 Select the input source s using the lt A or B cursor button The input sources you can select are same as those you can select by using the input selector buttons on the front panel Picture Sound setting Selected input source DVD DVD player VIDEO 1 Video Cassette Recorder VIDEO 2 Video Cassette Recorder TV VIDEO 3 Video cam
51. eard when you switch from one station to another Listening to FM AM broadcasts Recalling a preset broadcasting station If you preset favorite broadcasting stations you will be able to select them by using the on screen Menu and or the remote controller You can preset a total of 30 FM and AM stations in three groups Each of the groups A B and C can store up to 10 stations 2 3 4 MEMORY GROUP SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ENTER ENTER button SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial GROUP button MEMORY button Presetting a station 1 Tune in a desired broadcasting station 2 3 Ex Selecting group B 4 ch Ex Selecting preset number 3 5 in group B 1 MUTE MODE MEMORY 2 See Tuning in a broadcasting station on page 32 Press the MEMORY button The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display for 8 seconds While the MEMORY indicator is lit press the GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is selected Each time the button is pressed the group name on the display changes in the following order ASB SCA Note You will be taken out of the presetting mode if you do not sele
52. ed with the letter L or coloured RED IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician FOR EUROPEAN MODEL We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Declaration of Conformity INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING ie CE declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN55013 EN55020 EN61000 3 2 3 3 and EN60065 x GERMERING GERMANY K OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features Amplifier Features 85 Watts Minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 8Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 THD North American models FTC rating European Models 115 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Q 1 000Hz DIN Asian Models 145 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Q 1 kHz EIAJ Powerful High Curr
53. ent Low Impedance Drive Amplifiers for each of the 5 channels with discrete output stages no inexpensive ICs assures that no channel information is compromised and handles the wide dynamics of 5 1 channel movie soundtracks cleanly and effortlessly Low Negative Feedback Wideband Circuitry minimizes noise and distortion High Resolution 20 Bit Delta Sigma D A and A D Converters for greater precision 3 D Bass lets you boost ultra low frequencies to the front 3 channels for bass with greater clarity and impact Audio Video Features Dolby Digital Processor Built In to decode the 5 1 channel pristine digital audio on DVDs HDTV and other sources 5 1 Channel External Inputs give you the option of connecting an additional 5 1 channel decoder for DTS MPEG and upcoming formats Cinema Re EQ Circuitry 6 Surround Modes Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Hall Live Arena and Studio with user adjustable parameters for each mode including venue size effect and reverb levels and reverb time delay Upgraded Motorola 24 Bit Chip the DSP56009 runs at 88 MHz and can execute 44 million instructions per second MIPS for greater processing capacity that translates into better dynamics more reflections and more reverberations parameters that define how real everything will sound also gives you more control over factors exclusive to your home theaters such as room size ambiance equalization and time delay IPM Intelligent Power Manage
54. era TAPE 1 MD recorder DAT deck cassette tape deck TUNER Built in tuner PHONO Turntable CD CD player MULTI CH Multi channel audio input Previously selected video source for Picture To select TAPE 2 Select TAPE 2 Moni using the A or Y cursor button and set it to ON or OFF to enable or disable the TAPE 2 Monitor function For details see Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR function on page 44 If the selected input source is connected to one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors of the TX DS656 Select Input Mode using the A or Y cursor button and then press the B button to display the Digital Selector screen For details Selecting the digital analog audio input on page 30 Start playing the selected input source If you have selected TUNER in step 5 Select the Group and Preset No items using the A or Y cursor button then set a correct group and preset number using the lt lt or B gt cursor button For details see Tuning in a broadcasting station on page 32 Note that you cannot select stations which have not been preset Adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or F button If no sound is output Check if TAPE 2 MONITOR is shown on the display If it is lit the TAPE 2 function is enabled and sound is not output when an input source other than TAPE 2 is selected In this case press the TAPE 2 button to clear the TAPE 2 MONITOR display For details see Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR function on
55. erviceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 4 Care From time to time you should wipe off the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier dirt dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe away the dirt Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since these may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 5 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g AC230V 50Hz or AC120V 60Hz written on the rear panel e Voltage Selector Rear Panel Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit see page 5 Models without a voltage selector can only be used in areas where the power supply voltage is the same as that of the unit FOR U S MODEL Note to CATV System installer e This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifie
56. f the input selection on the TV is incorrect Select the correct input channel that is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector of the TX DS656 On screen setting ONKYO xxx Menu 1 Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup sees System Setup ONKYO xxx Menu Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup Bove System Setup 3 ONKYO Screen Background lt a gt Color BLUE 1 Superimpose g Mode NORMAL A Immediate Display ON BO Position Character KEE Menu Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup sees System Setup Selecting a Menu item The on screen setting is performed by using the cursor buttons and the ENTER button on the remote controller This applies to all the setup items In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select the desired item using the A or V cursor button You can select the following items Input Selector Select the channels from which video and sound signals are input Rec Selector Select
57. ginal recording were produced artificially Ceiling reflections wal ai INK NS Wall reflections Stage reflections KA 38 Surround modes The TX DS656 features the following Surround modes DOLBY DIGITAL Use this mode to playback sources bearing D Posy surrounp logo such as DVD software To enjoy Dolby Digital playback you need to connect your source equipment to the one of the DIGITAL INPUT connectors or the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector of the TX DS656 If connection is made properly the Dolby Digital surround mode will be set automatically Dolby Digital is a new generation digital audio format for multi channel surround audio Adding to conventional five full range channels Dolby Digital supports one LFE Low Frequency Effects channel which is used solely for correcting the bass range by using an independent subwoofer Dolby Digital is sometimes referred to as 5 1 channel format since this LFE channel is calculated as 0 1 During Dolby Digital playback the following functions are available Cinema Re Equalization Cinema Re EQ function Re Equalization takes the edginess or brighteness out of your home cinema sound compensating for the fact that sound mixed for theaters will sound too bright when played back throuth speakers in the home environment e Midnight Theater function This function is useful for playing at midnight In the Midnight Theater mode the dynami
58. having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS e Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION Pour VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQ AU FOND L INTERF RENCE RADIO LECTRIQUE G N R E PAR CET APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DE TYPE B NE D PASSE PAS LES LIMITES NONC ES DANS LE R GLEMENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO LECTRIQUES SECTION APPAREIL NUM RIQUE DU MINIST RE DES COMMUNICATIONS ATTENTION FOR BRITISH MODEL 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 appliance 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 in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is mark
59. he power make sure that the MASTER VOLUME control is fully turned counterclockwise e Turning on this receiver s power may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers If so use a wall outlet on a different circuit U S and Canadian models Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet The STAND BY indicator lights up and the receiver enters stand by mode ready for operation Press the POWER button to turn on the receiver The display will light up and the STAND BY indicator will be turned off If you press the POWER button again the receiver returns to stand by mode The POWER button on the remote controller is used in the same way as the POWER button on the TX DS656 Other than U S or Canadian models Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to stand by mode The STAND BY indicator will light up Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn on the receiver The display will light up and the STAND BY indicator will be turned off If you press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the remote controller again the receiver turns to stand by mode e You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER switch on the receiver is set to OFF 17 On screen setting If your TX DS656 is connected to a TV set you can perform various settings on the TV screen This section shows you the basic
60. hed Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Re Equalization is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd 4 Supplied accessories AM loop antenna 1 T shaped FM antenna 1 Remote controller RC 373M 1 Batteries size AA R6 or UM 3 2 75 300 ohm antenna Conversion plug 1 adapter 1 Worldwide model only Except for USA and European models Multi Room Remote System MRX By connecting the Multi Room Remote System equipment you can operate all components connected to the TX DS656 from either the main room or the sub room Refer to pages 46 to 48 for more details The following equipment sold separately is essential for using the Onkyo Multi Room System U S amp Canada e Onkyo s Multi Room System kits HKT 600 or HKT 700 IR Remote Control Extension System and e Xantech s Multi Room System Other areas e Sensor Unit Model No HR 10 e Remote Emitter Model No HE 50 AC Remote Emitter Head Model No HE 10 The following secondary remote controller can be used to operate the system from the sub room Secondary Remote Controller for Multi Room Remote System Model No RC MR1H Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your Onkyo Multi Room System with a Xantech Multi Room System Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries A built in memory power back up system preserves the contents of the memory dur
61. increase the sound volume turn it counterclockwise to decrease the sound volume Turning the MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of the front center and surround speakers and the PRE OUT outputs simultaneously If no sound is output Check if TAPE 2 MONITOR is shown on the display If it is lit the TAPE 2 function is enabled and sound is not output when an input source other than TAPE 2 is selected In this case press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to clear the TAPE 2 MONITOR display For details see Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR function on page 44 Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the desired surround mode To have stereo sound output Set the Surround Mode item to STEREO If you have set the System Setup s Subwoofer parameter to YES you can still specify whether or not you wish to use the subwoofer when Surround mode is STEREO Set this parameter to YES if you wish to use the subwoofer in STEREO mode If you have set the System Setup s Subwoofer parameter to NO this parameter will not appear The surround mode once set will be recalled automatically every time the same input source is selected The previously set surround parameters will also be recalled For details see Selecting a surround mode on page 39 Press the PARAMETER button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to display Surround Setup SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Note Surround Setup will n
62. ing power failures and even when the unit is unplugged The unit must be plugged in order to charge the back up system The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the unit On the average memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been unplugged This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate Before using this unit AM FREQUENCY STE 10kHz 9kHz B VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 230V vw J e TX DS656 Remote control sensor STAND BY indicator approx 5m 16 feet RC 373M Setting the AM tuning step frequency worldwide model only Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM band tuning steps Set this switch to match the AM band tuning step frequency in your area U S A and Canada 10kHz Other areas 9kHz Setting the voltage selector worldwide model only Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit 1 Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230V or 120V 2 Ifthe preset voltage is not correct for your area insert a screwdriver into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way
63. k are not output from the MONITOR OUTPUT V jack e Setting a digital input mode for the VIDEO 2 input source auto matically turns off the IPM function You cannot turn on the TX DS656 automatically The IPM function cannot be used when the MULTI CH INPUT source is selected CAUTION If you have connected the TV s video output and video input to the TX DS656 s VIDEO 2 V IN and MONITOR OUTPUT V jacks be sure to turn ON the IPM function Otherwise the signals will loop in the circuit causing damage to the unit Connection Outdoor Indoor antenna antenna 300 ohms aa ribbon wire j lt N 3 Directional linkage type splitter To TX DS656 To TV or VCR s Zr Q Insert into the hole 1 2 3 f Connecting the antennas Connecting the antenna cable to the 75 300 ohm antenna adapter worldwide models Connecting a 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75 300 ohm adapter Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around them Tighten the screws with a screwdriver Connecting a coaxial 1 With your fingernail or a small screwdriver press the stoppers outward and remove the cover 2 Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C 3 Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram Connect the 75 300 ohm antenna adapter to the coaxial cable Insert the end of the cable Clamp it in place with pliers 4 Re install the cover
64. ll Size SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE HALL V DVD DIGITAL 2 REC OUT 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counter clockwise to select LRG large MID middle or SML small To use the on screen Menu See Using the on screen Menu on page 39 Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levels In the HALL LIVE ARENA and STUDIO surround modes you can adjust the levels of reproduced sound reflection and reverberation according to the playback software or listening environment In the following procedure use the front panel buttons 1 Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the HALL LIVE ARENA or STUDIO surround mode 2 Press the PARAMETER button and then SMART SOAN CONTROLLER rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER counterclockwise to display Surround Setup 3 Press the ENTER button repeatedly to display Effect or Reverb SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE HALL V DVD DIGITAL 2 REC OUT 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the Effect or Reverb level Increase or decrease the value to adjust the Effect or Reverb level initial value 1 0 The Effect level can be adjusted within the range of 0 4 1 6 in 0 2 increments e The Reverb level can be adjusted within the range of 0 6 1 4 in 0 4 increments To use the on screen Menu See Using the on screen Menu on page 39 41 Recording from a
65. ment for powering up entire system and delivering surround sound whenever TV is turned on audio triggered Onscreen Graphical Displays in 7 colors with a Superimpose mode to easily see the onscreen display over a TV picture the display can also be moved to different positions within the screen NTSC PAL Compatible European and Asian models 6 Pre Out Jacks Tuner Features Rotary Smart Scan Controller RDS European models only with PS PTY RT TP 30 FM AM Random Presets to store FM and AM stations 3 Station Group Presets Selectable Character Display Input of up to 8 characters to write a descriptive label for each of the 30 preset stations and 3 station group presets A B C General Features Multiroom Multisource Capability with Main Remote speaker selector and outputs to play two different sources simultaneously without the need of an additional amplifier North American models are compatible with Xantech products 4 Mode Dimmer bright normal low off Audio Mute remote instantly switches off the sound convenient for phone calls and for recording without listening Sleep Timer remote shuts down system after 10 to 90 minutes 10 min steps Battery Free Memory Backup protects memory s contents during a power outage or it the unit is temporarily unplugged Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublis
66. mplifiers TV Connecting a video camera or TV game machine VIDEO 3 VIDEO CAM INPUT Connection CD player cA Signal flow MD recorder DAT deck or cassette tape deck Turntable DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL DIGITAL 2 COAXIAL TX DS656 DIGITAL 3 COAXIAL CD player DAT deck or MD recorder Connecting analog audio source equipment Connect your audio source equipment such as a turntable CD player MD recorder DAT deck or cassette tape deck as shown below Audio connection cable To source s Left To receiver s TAPE 1 output jack TAPE 2 L IN PLAY White oe White Red Red To receiver s TAPE 1 To source s Right TAPE 2 R IN PLAY output jack If you have a 3 head cassette tape deck Connect it to the TAPE 2 IN jacks This allows you to monitor the sound being recorded GND terminals Connect the grounding wire of your turntable to one of these terminals Use the other terminal as a spare Do not leave the grounding wire connected if noise increases after connecting Connecting digital audio source equipment The TX DS656 has three digital input terminals Therefore
67. n hear sound recorded for surround channels from the Left and Right speakers STEREO You can turn off the Surround function by selecting this mode to enjoy ordinary stereo sound Using the Surround modes ONKYO Menu a Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen Setup Sos System Setup Surround Setup Surround Mode HAI Hall Size LARGE e Effect Level 1 0 amp Reverb Lev 1 0 SUR MODE SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial SURROUND button 0999 Selecting a Surround mode Using the on screen Menu For how to use the on screen Menu see Selecting a Menu item on page 19 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen a 2 Select Surround Setup using the A or V cursor button and then press the cursor button to display the Surround Setup screen b 3 Select the desired surround mode parameter using the A or V cursor button and enter the setting using the lt A or B cursor button Use the A or Y cursor button to move among the parameters Surround Mode setting Select one of the following DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC HALL LIVE ARENA STUDIO DOLBY 3 STEREO STEREO Setting the surround mode pa
68. nd Mode LIVE QD Digital Selector Sound DVD sAnalog Digital 1 OPT Digital 2 CXL Digital 3 CXL Sos Using the front panel 1 Select the digital audio input source using the input selector buttons The selected digital audio input source is shown on the display SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE STUDIO V DVD DIGITAL 2 REC OUT Note Do not select the FM AM VIDEO 3 CAM PHONO MULTI CH INPUT or TAPE 2 input source Otherwise you cannot perform the following setting Press the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button The currently selected digital audio input channel is shown Select the digital audio input channel using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The digital audio input channel shown on the display changes in the following sequence ANALOG Digital 1 OPT Digital 2 CXL Digital 3 CXL gt Returns to ANALOG Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting You are taken out of the digital audio setting mode if a button or control other than the ENTER button has been operated or a certain time has elapsed If so repeat the entire procedure starting from step 1 Using the on screen Menu In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Input Selector using the A or V cursor button then press the B cursor button The Input Selector screen appea
69. nection cable To receiver s VIDEO 1 2 L OUT jack oo S A White Red To receiver s VIDEO 1 2 R OUT jack When you connect a VCR etc to the VIDEO 2 R L jacks you must turn the IPM function off See page 12 Connection TX DS656 cA Signal flow MD recorder DAT or cassette tape deck TX DS656 Signal flow PLA 4 k paicses D aaa E CD player Sp rn cH Cc Cassette tape ne deck LT T T DVD player a LT LT Connecting audio recording equipment Connect your audio recording equipment to the TAPE 1 2 OUT REC jacks Digital recording is not possible even if a DAT deck or MD recorder is connected Audio connection cable To source s Left To receiver s TAPE audio input jack 1 2 OUT REC White Sy e White Red Red To source s Right To receiver s TAPE audio input jack 1 2 OUT REC If you have a 3 head cassette tape deck Connect it to the TAPE 2 IN jacks This allows you to monitor the sound being recorded If you have a graphic equalizer Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE 2 IN jacks and the recorder to the equalizer If you do so you can use the TAPE 2 Monitor function to mo
70. nection diagram MAIN Speaker Main Room Connecting block 46 TX DS656 REMO OTE Spe es LI Le ity gt Remie sensor Connect the components b to the TX DS656 Make the connections described above in steps 2 through 4 of section A Install Emitter c so that its sensor is directed toward these components then connect it to the TX DS656 Operating components which are positioned out of the range of the emitter installed as described above Connect the components d to the TX DS656 Install another Emitter e so that its sensor is directed toward these components then connect it to the Connecting Block Emitter Multi room system connections Models other than U S A and Canadian models Onkyo Multi Room Systems Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made When making connections 1 through be sure to connect the units as shown in the connection diagram below Do not make a mistake when connecting the units A Operating components displaying Onkyo s RI mark from the sub room Components mounted in a rack should be connected as shown below to enable remote control operation MAIN ROOM 1 Onkyo components a Main speaker TX DS656 Main speaker Remote control 2 Remote speaker SUB ROOM 3 Remote sensor HR 10
71. ng down the CD button press the POWER button 2 After clear is displayed the preset memory and each mode stored in the memory such as Surround are initialized and will return to the factory settings 51 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC Front Main L R channels 85 watts per channel min RMS at 8 ohms both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion Center channel 85 watts min RMS at 8 ohms driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion Surround L R channels 85 watts per channel min RMS at 8 ohms both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion Front Remote L R channels 85 watts per channel min RMS at 8 ohms both channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion Continuous Power output DIN Front Main L R channels 115W x 2 at 6 ohms Center channel 115W at 6 ohms Surround L R channels 115W x 2 at 6 ohms Front Remote L R channels 115W x 2 at 6 ohms Maximum Power output EIAJ Front Main L R channels 145W x 2 at 6 ohms Center channel 145W at 6 ohms Surround L R channels 145W x 2 at 6 ohms Front Remote L R channels 145W x 2 at 6 ohms IM Distortion 0 08 at rated power FRONT Damping Factor 60 at 8 ohms FRONT Input Sensitivity Impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE 1 2 DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 DIGITAL 2 3 COAXIAL Output Level and
72. nitor the sound processed by the equalizer during recording CAUTION Do not select a Surround mode when using the equalizer This will result in distortion and possible damage to the Surround decoder circuitry Connecting the R I remote control cables An Onkyo cassette tape deck CD player or DVD player equipped with an R jack can be connected to the TX DS656 via the remote control cable supplied with the unit Once connected it can be operated by using the receiver s remote controller Note e Connect the remote control cable to the black jack with the RI mark never connect it to the jack with the mR mark e For playback and recording the unit also must be connected via audio connection cables e Do not use the RI REMOTE CONTROL jack to connect products not bearing RI symbol Doing so may result in the failure of the equipment e You cannot operate turntables and MD recorders by remote controller even if they are Onkyo RR I compatible 11 Connection TX DS656 CORI p cA Signal flow IN TV 1 TX DS656 este l y OOOO N O00000 00000 OOO VIDEO 2 VCR 2 TV 4 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 12 Connecting a TV monitor A TV or monitor equipped with a video input jack can be connected to the TX DS656 S Video connection cable To TV s S Video oO co To receiver s MONITOR input jack OUTPUT S
73. oller e Place this receiver away from direct bright light which could prevent proper operation of the remote controller e Make sure audio rack doors do not have tinted glass Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper remote control e Using other remote controllers along with this receiver s remote controller in the same room may cause interference Connection This section describes step by step how to connect the TX DS656 to your home theater components Connecting analog audio source equipment page 8 Connecting digital audio source equipment page 8 Connecting video source equipment page 9 Connecting a video camera or TV game machine page 9 Connecting a decoder with 5 1 channel output page 10 Connecting video recording equipment page 10 Connecting audio recording equipment page 11 Connecting the R I remote control cables page 11 Connecting a TV monitor page 12 Connecting the antennas page 13 Connecting speakers page 15 Connecting power amplifiers Page 16 Using the AC outlets Page 17 Connecting the power Page 17 To connect source or recording equipment use cables supplied by the equipment manufacturer Note e Do not turn on any component until you have completed all connections e Insert the plugs and connectors completely Remember that improper connection may result in noise or malfunction e Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing
74. ome environment Press the Re EQ button on the unit s front panel The CINEMA Re EQ indicator appears on the display To cancel the Cinema Re EQ function Press the Re EQ button again To use the on screen Menu See Using the on screen Menu on page 39 Using the Midnight Theater function This function is useful for playing at midnight In the Midnight Theater mode the dynamic range of sound is narrowed to reproduce comfortable sounds at low sound volumes DOLBY DIGITAL mode only Press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button on the unit s front panel The MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator appears on the display To cancel the Midnight Theater function Press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button again To use the on screen Menu See Using the on screen Menu on page 39 Using the LFE Low Frequency Effects function In the LFE mode the low frequency range is attenuated by 10 dB to reduce overemphasized bass sound DOLBY DIGITAL mode only In the following procedure use the front panel buttons 1 Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select DOLBY DIGITAL 2 Press the PARAMETER button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER counterclockwise to display Surround Setup SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 3 Press the ENTER button to display LFE Att SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE STUDIO MIDNIGHT THEATER V DVD DIGITAL 2 m RECOUT o iF dB F3 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwi
75. onnectors of the TX DS656 For details Selecting the digital analog audio input on page 30 28 respectively For details see Tuning in a broadcasting station on page 32 Note that you cannot select stations which have not been preset Adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or VY button The current sound volume is shown on the front panel display while adjustment is in progress If no sound is output Check if TAPE 2 MONITOR is shown on the display If it is lit the TAPE 2 function is enabled and sound is not output when an input source other than TAPE 2 is selected In this case press the TAPE 2 button to clear the TAPE 2 MONITOR display For details see Using the TAPE 2 MONITOR function on page 44 Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to select the desired surround mode To have stereo sound output set the Surround Mode item to STEREO The surround mode once set will be recalled automatically every time the same input source is selected The previously set surround parameters will also be recalled For details see Selecting a surround mode on page 39 Input source selection and surround setup SPEAKERS 2 4 MAIN ONKYO LEE Menu kk Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Screen
76. operation of on screen setting as well as the method of changing the screen setup according to your preference SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial VIDEO 1 button Cursor buttons ENTER button 18 Selecting the NTSC or PAL system not available on U S and Canadian models The on screen display is not output to any of the S VIDEO connectors If the picture on the screen scrolls with the TV signal that is being received change the system setting Press the VIDEO 1 button to display OSD Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired system appears on the display ls If OSD AUTO is selected the unit automatically selects the system used by the connected TV monitor or projector If remote control operation is inoperative If pressing a remote controller button has no effect on the TX DS656 even though the remote controller s SENDING LEARNED indicator lights verify that the A B SUBROOM LEARN switch is set to A Note e On screen setting is possible only when your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT V connector The Menu will not appear if it is connected to the MONITOR OUTPUT S connector e The Menu will not be recorded even if it is displayed during recording e The Menu will not appear i
77. or the main room Turn the sound volume down to the minimum to 81 dB using the VOLUME Y button Do not skip this step It is required to protect the sub room speakers Press the MUTING REMOTE SPEAKER button The REMOTE indicator lights up on the display and the sound is output from the sub room speakers To use the front panel Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button Start playing the selected input source Adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME A or Y button It is recommended that you adjust the sound volume while listening to the sound from the sub room speakers Note e If you use the MULTI CH INPUT or Surround function no sound will be output from the sub room speakers The Multi room system cannot be used with these functions e To enjoy sound in only the sub room press the SPEAKER MAIN button to turn off the output to the main speakers When you have finished listening in the sub room turn down the sound volume to the minimum for the next opportunity see step 3 above Activating the multi room system cancels the surround mode for the main room and sets the STEREO mode automatically Memo 49 Troubleshooting Note If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it is not due to a malfunction or worn out batteries of the remote controller Trouble Power shut off immediately after power on Cause Amplifier pr
78. ot appear if the Dolby Pro Logic mode is set Press the ENTER button to select the desired surround mode parameter and then enter the setting using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER For details see Changing the surround mode parameters on page 40 27 Input source selection and surround setup TUNER section Start playing the selected i t Using the remote controller 3 Start playing the selected input source If you have selected TUNER in step 2 Select the group and preset No using the GROUP and PRESET B buttons in the TUNER area of the remote controller You can use the remote controller to select an input source and set up the surround mode for playback 1 Press the POWER button The STAND BY indicator on the front panel goes out and the display lights up Note If the SPEAKER MAIN indicator is not lit on the display press the SPEAKERS MAIN button on the unit s front panel to make it appear on the display Select the desired input source using the SOURCE SELECTOR buttons SOURCE SELECTOR Selected input source button DVD DVD player VIDEO 1 Video Cassette Recorder VIDEO 2 Video Cassette Recorder TV VIDEO 3 Video camera TAPE 1 MD recorder DAT deck cassette tape deck TAPE 2 Cassette tape deck TUNER Built in tuner PHONO Turntable CD CD player If the selected input source is connected to one of the DIGITAL INPUT c
79. otection circuitry has been activated Remedy Remove the AC plug from the outlet immediately Then contact your Onkyo service center No power Power cord is disconnected There is external noise in the computer circuits of the TX DS656 AC fuse is blown Connect the power cord Remove the AC plug from the outlet leave the unit for 5 seconds or more and then plug it again Contact your Onkyo service center Power but no sound No sound or quiet sound from Center speaker TAPE 2 MONITOR indicator is on MUTING indicator is on Bad connection Surround mode is set to HALL LIVE ARENA STUDIO or STEREO Center speaker is set to NONE Center speaker output level setting is improper Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to turn it off Turn it off using the remote controller MUTING button Check the connection again Insert the plugs and connectors completely In the HALL LIVE ARENA and STUDIO surround modes the center speaker reproduces sound effects only This causes little output from the Center speaker in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode In the STEREO mode no sound is output from the Center speaker For the Center speaker you must set the speaker mode to SMALL or LARGE Check the output level of the Center speaker Hum low frequency noise Poor phono grounding GND connection Poor positioning of the audio connection cables Remove the grounding wire if hum is reduced
80. peaker system lacks Subwoofer Center speaker or Surround speakers To get the highest quality surround sound you need a complete speaker system as shown Even so you can enjoy quality surround sound by setting up the speakers see pages 25 28 so that the sound originally allocated to non existing speakers is properly distributed to the existing Left and Right front speakers Connecting the speaker cables 1 Peel the ends of the speaker cable 15 mm Do not cut core wires 2 Twist the core wires 3 Loosen the cap on the speaker binding post by turning it counterclockwise 4 Insert the core wires into the binding post 5 Fasten the cap on the binding post by turning it clockwise When using banana plugs be sure to tighten the speaker connector screws firmly before inserting the banana plugs e Note that the speaker connectors on the European and some other models are not banana plug compatible 15 Connection Connection for Front Center and Surround speakers Note el e Be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers to the receiver s Right Left corresponding speaker terminals Also be sure that you are connecting Surround R the speaker s positive and negative binding posts with the speaker receiver s corresponding speaker terminals Otherwise inferior sound RONTMAIN SPEAKERS will result SURF JNE SPEAKER 7 i e Use speakers whose nominal impedance is 62 Connecting a speaker PES
81. put adjust the output level of the speaker The test tone stays at the same speaker while adjustment is in progress The adjustment range is 12dB to 12dB 30dB to 12dB for Subwoofer When the output level of all speakers have been adjusted press the ENTER button The test tone signal output stops and the System Setup screen is displayed Speaker system setup POWER or SYSTEM button SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial 68609 ENTER button PARAMETER button SPEAKERS MAIN SURROUND MODE HALL V DVD REC OUT SPEAKERS MAIN V DVD RECOUT PARAMETER AA System Setup ENTER Test ON Vv Test Signal Speaker system setup using the front panel 1 Press the POWER or SYSTEM button 2 Press the PARAMETER button System Setup scrolls across the display and then System appears a Press the ENTER button Sp Setup appears on the display 3 1 Press the ENTER button again The parameters for setting the presence absence of a subwoofer are shown 3 2 Select YES or NO using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Set the presence or absence of the front speakers Front center speaker Center and surround speakers Surro
82. quency of your desired station The selected frequency is shown on the display The TUNED indicator lights up on the display when the station is properly tuned in e The frequency is changed in 100 kHz steps in FM and 9 kHz steps in AM Automatically tuning in an FM station Auto tuning In the following procedure use the front panel buttons 1 Press the FM button 2 Press the AUTO TUN button The AUTO indicator lights up on the display 3 Press the TUNING button Tuning is displayed 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise The selected frequency is shown on the display Rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise causes scanning of stations toward the higher or lower frequencies When a broadcast is tuned in scanning stops and the TUNED indicator lights up Follow the same procedure to tune in the next station If auto tuning of an FM station is not possible When you tune in a stereo FM station the STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong If the signal is weak your desired station may not tune in In this case try the following to receive the signal in the mono mode First press the FM MUTE MODE button The broadcast is heard in mono Next tune in the station you want to listen to The station is now tuned in with reduced interference noise and fewer sound dropouts Note If you turn off the FM MUTE indicator interference noise will be h
83. rameters The parameters available for the selected surround mode are shown Set each parameter by following the same procedure as that for the surround mode setting For details of surround mode parameters see Changing the surround mode parameters on page 40 4 Press the ENTER button Using the remote controller Press the SUR MODE button repeatedly to select the desired surround mode The indicator on the display changes each time you press this button e In modes other than DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC HALL gt LIVE gt ARENA gt STUDIO STEREO gt DOLBY PRO LOGIC e In DOLBY DIGITAL mode DOLBY DIGITAL amp DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO Note Even if STEREO mode is set the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator appears as soon as a Dolby Digital encoded signal is input e Ifno surround speakers are connected the display will show DOLBY 3 STEREO and STEREO every time the SUR MODE button is pressed Using the front panel Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise to select the desired surround mode The current surround mode is shown on the display An indication such as 3 2 ch appears in the main unit s multi function display to indicate which of the three front channels and two surround channels are available for sound output 39 Using the Surround modes Changing the surround mode parameters Each surround mode is made up of a number of parameters
84. reen Select the input source s using the A or V and lt or gt cursor buttons b The input sources you can select are same as those you can select by using the input selector buttons on the front panel Picture Select from DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and VIDEO 3 Sound Select MULTI CH Start playing the selected input source Select Level Calibration using the V cursor button and then press the gt cursor button to display the Level Calibration screen While monitoring the sound select the speaker type using the A or Y cursor button and then adjust the output level using the lt or gt cursor button c The adjustment range is 12 dB to 12 dB 30 dB to 12 dB for Subwoofer To adjust the output levels of all speaker types simultaneously use the VOLUME A or Y button To reset the default output level for all speakers First display the screen used in step 6 of Using the on screen Menu above 1 Select Default using the V cursor button and then press the gt cursor button On the screen displayed YES QM NO select YES Reset or NO NOT reset Press the lt cursor button to reset the speaker levels The levels of all the speakers have been reset to 0 dB Press the ENTER button 29 Input source selection and surround setup Selecting the digital analog audio input You can select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the digital audio input source is connected using the on screen display or the
85. rs a 3 Select Input Mode using the A or Y cursor button and then press the B cursor button to display the Digital Selector screen b 4 Select the desired digital audio input channel using the A or V button then press the B cursor button to confirm the setting 5 Press the ENTER button Note e If the input source for which you have conducted the above digital audio input setting is not connected to the correct DIGITAL INPUT connector sound from the input source will not be output e If you set a digital audio input mode for an input source which is also connected to the VIDEO 2 input connector the IPM feature power interlocking with TV is automatically disabled Input source selection and surround setup 3 D BASS BASS TREBLE i PHONES DIMMER SLEEP Useful functions for playback Adjusting the tone The BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers the 3 D BASS control affects the Left Right front speakers plus the Center speaker BASS Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response TREBLE Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response 3 D BASS Use to enhance reproduction of ultra low frequencies When this button is pressed the 3 DB indicator lights up in the display Using headphones Headphones with a standard stereo plug can be inserted into the PHONES jack Inse
86. rting headphones causes the following e No sound output from the speakers connected to the FRONT MAIN speaker terminals e Automatically sets the STEREO mode e Sound from only the Left and Right front channels can be heard in the multi channel input mode Changing the brightness of the display You can make the display dimmer when watching a movie in a darkened room and make it brighter when operating the unit Press the DIMMER button Each time you press this button the brightness changes in four steps bright normal low and off Using the Muting function When you receive a phone call you can disable the audio output to all channels temporarily Press the MUTING button MUTING appears on the display and the audio output to the FRONT MAIN PRE OUT and PHONES channels stop To enable the audio output press the MUTING button again Note e Audio output to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS channel will not be stopped The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the unit s power switch is turned off Falling asleep with music Sleep function You can turn off the power supplied to the TX DS656 automatically at a specified time Press the SLEEP button The time at which the unit turns off appears on the display Each time you press this button the time decreases by 10 minutes from the initial time of 90 minutes to 0 OFF When the set time has elapsed the unit automatically turns off To check how much time
87. s characters that cannot be displayed correctly This is not a malfunction No program type Reports on current events and happenings Topical reporting of current affairs often with a wider range of topics than news reports General information such as weather forecasts consumer affairs medical help etc Live sports action sports news and interviews Formal educational programs Radio plays and serials Cultural programs including religious affairs Programs about the natural sciences and technology Speech based programs not covered by the above categories e g quizzes panel games comedy etc Popular commercial music usually from past or present sales charts e g Top 40 Popular music with an alternative appeal often not appearing on sales charts Easy listening music as opposed to Pop Rock or Classical Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc including Grand Opera Music styles not covered by the above categories e g Jazz Rhythm amp Blues Folk Country Reggae When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast this PTY classification flashes on the display Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial TUNING button SCAN
88. s been dropped or the enclosure damaged 18 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 19 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Precautions 1 Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel In case of warranty claim please report this number 2 Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 3 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user s
89. s in progress You may press the ENTER button to immediately move to the next speaker The adjustment range is 12dB to 12dB 30dB to 12dB for Subwoofer When the output level of all speakers has been adjusted press the PARAMETER button The test tone output stops and System Setup scrolls again You are now out of the Sp Setup mode To cancel the System Setup display press the PARAMETER button again or leave the unit for 5 seconds 23 Speaker system setup 24 POWER button LEVEL A V button Level Calibration using remote controller You can perform level calibration channel balance setting independ ent of the other speaker system settings In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the TEST TONE button Press the TEST TONE button again A test tone is output to each speaker in the following sequence Left front speaker Center speaker Right front speaker gt Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Subwoofer Returns to Left front speaker After a few seconds the test tone automatically travels to the next speaker While the test tone is output adjust the output level of the speaker using the LEVEL A or VY button The test signal stays at the same speaker while adjustment is in progress You can change the channel to which the test tone is output by pressing the CH SEL bu
90. s that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point cable entry as practical FCC Information for User CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac turer 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between other equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FOR CANADIAN MODEL POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN e For models
91. se or counter clockwise to select 10 dB To restore the initial value select 0 dB To use the on screen Menu See Using the on screen Menu on page 39 Using the Surround modes SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial SURROUND button 66609 ENTER button SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial PARAMETER button SURROUND button ENTER button PARAMETER button Surround modes for music and sports Parameter HALL LIVE ARENA STUDIO Hall Sie 0O 0O O Effect Level O O O O Reverb Level O O O O Selecting the Hall size In the HALL LIVE ARENA and STUDIO surround modes you can choose the size of the virtual concert hall or studio from the following three levels LARGE MIDDLE or SMALL the default setting is MIDDLE In the following procedure use the front panel buttons 1 Press the SURROUND button and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the HALL LIVE ARENA or STUDIO surround mode 2 Press the PARAMETER button and then SMART SCAN CONTROLLER rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER counterclockwise to display Surround Setup 3 Press the ENTER button repeatedly to display Ha
92. so may degrade sound quality Improper connection Insert the plugs and connectors securely Remember that improper m connection can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment E Insert completely Connecting the antennas AM loop antenna Connecting the antennas T shaped FM antenna Gr Ny R Connecting analog audio source equipment CD player Connecting analog audio source equipment Turntable Connecting analog audio source equipment Connecting audio recording equipment MD recorder DAT deck or cassette tape deck Connecting video source equipment Connecting video recording equipment Video cassette recorder Connecting video source equipment DVD player DIGITAL INPUT al sera Connecting digital audio source equipment CD player DAT deck or MD recorder Connecting a decoder with 5 1 channel output Decoder with 5 1 ch output Connecting speakers Connecting the RI remote 43 Using the AC outlets control cables Connecting a TV monitor 4 Connecting power a
93. the channels to which audio and or recording equipment is connected Surround Setup Select the desired surround mode and make necessary surround setup Screen Setup Set up the screen according to you preferences System Setup Make necessary setting for your specific system configuration 3 Press the B cursor button to display the screen for the selected item Ex Screen Setup screen 4 Select the desired parameter using the A or V cursor button and change the setting using the lt or B cursor button 5 When all of the required parameters have been set press the ENTER button 6 Press the ENTER button The Menu disappears from the TV screen 19 On screen setting Setting the background color and superimpose ONKYO mode Screen Setup EK Menu In the following procedure you can set the background color of the 1 Press the ENTER button The Menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select Screen Setup using the A or V cursor button 3 Press the cursor button to display the Screen Setup screen 4 Select the desired parameter using the A or V cursor button and change the setting using the lt A or cursor button Use the A or Y cursor button to move among the parameters Input Selector D Menu and setting screens and how they are superimposed on the TV Rec Selector D screen Surround Setup D In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise S
94. tton Repeat step 3 to adjust the output level of all speakers When the adjustment is complete press the TEST TONE button The test tone output stops Input source selection and surround setup Before you can enjoy music or movies you must select an input source and perform surround setups This can be done in one of the following three ways e Display the Menu on the TV screen and use the cursor buttons and ENTER button on the remote controller e Use the unit s front panel operation buttons e Use the remote controller operation buttons For how to play source equipment connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector see page 29 For how to use the built in tuner see Listening to FM AM broadcasts on page 32 Input Selector Rec Selector Surround Setup Scere Syst TAP Picture Sound VIDE en Setup em Setup E 2 Moni Inpu Surround Mode ST VIDI t Mode Digi Input Selector ERI POWER button Cursor buttons ENTER button Using the on screen Menu If your TX DS656 is connected to a TV set you can perform settings on the TV screen For further information about using the on screen Menu see Selecting a Menu item on page 19 In the following procedure use the remote controller unless otherwise specified 1 Press the POWER button Note If the SPEAKERS MAIN indicator is not lit on the
95. und by repeating 3 1 and 3 2 For further information see What is System Setup on page 21 Press the ENTER button Speaker Distance appears on the display 4 1 Press the ENTER button again The parameters for setting the distance to the front speakers are shown b 4 2 Select the distance using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Set the distance to the center speaker CNT and surround speakers SUR by repeating 4 1 and 4 2 You can enter the speaker distance in units of meters m or feet ft If meters is used you can enter a distance within the range of 0 3m 9 0m in 0 3m increments If feet is used a distance within the range of 1 foot 30 feet can be entered in 1 foot increments In either case an appropriate delay time will be set automatically according to the distance you enter Note The speaker whose parameters have been set to NO in step 3 are not shown Press the ENTER button Test ON appears on the display Press the ENTER button again A test tone is output to each speaker in the following sequence Left front speaker Center speaker gt Right front speaker gt Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Subwoofer Returns to Left front speaker After a few seconds the test tone automatically travels to the next speaker While the test tone is output rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to adjust the output level of the speaker The test tone stays at the same speaker while adjustment i
96. urround using the A or Y button and set the distance to the selected speaker using the lt or B cursor button You can enter the speaker distance in units of meters m or feet ft If meters is used you can enter a distance within the range of 0 3m 9 0m in 0 3m increments If feet is used a distance within the range of 1 ft 30 ft can be entered in 1 foot increments An unacceptable distance setting will be corrected automatically In either case an appropriate delay time will be set automatically according to the distance you enter Delay time is set according to the distance from the listening position to the Center and Surround speakers for an optimized surround sound Note On the Speaker Distance screen the speaker whose parameters have been set to NO in step 6 is not shown Press the ENTER button You are now back to the System Setup screen again Select Level Calibration using the V cursor button then press the B cursor button e The Level Calibration screen appears and at the same time a test tone signal is output to each speaker channel in the following sequence Left front speaker Center speaker Right front speaker Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Subwoofer Returns to Left front speaker After a few seconds the test tone automatically travels to the next speaker You may use the A or VW button to immediately move to the next speaker While the test tone is out
97. ut Right surround jack To decoder s multi channel output Subwoofer jack To decoder s multi channel output Center jack Note Audio connection cable To receiver s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L el White FRONT jack Red To receiver s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R FRONT jack Audio connection cable gt ed Red To receiver s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L SURROUND jack To receiver s MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R SURROUND jack Monaural audio cable To receiver s MULTI G CHANNEL INPUT SUBWOOFER jack Monaural audio cable To receiver s MULTI G CHANNEL INPUT CENTER jack y OO OG Ed VIDEO 1 o0 QE 5 S o a S VIDEO 2 oo OGO IN DVD z ogo OO a a o Video cassette recorder cA Signal flow 10 The Surround function cannot be used if audio signals are input from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector Connecting video recording equipment Connect your video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 OUT jacks To source s S Video input jack To source s Video input jack To source s Left audio input jack White Red To source s Right audio input jack Note S Video connection cable CT To receiver s VIDEO 1 2 S OUT jack Video connection cable Yellow Yellow To receiver s VIDEO 1 2 V OUT jack Audio con
98. where you receive the clearest sound Put it as far away as possible from the unit TVs speaker cables and power cords When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regarding the location Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines transformers etc e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 19 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antenna The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizon tally above a window or outside e Do not remove the AM loop antenna e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 19 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna Connection If bipolar type speakers are connected to the surround channels Left front Center Right front L c R AAA D sh a RS Right Surround LS Left Surround If other speakers are connected to the surround channels Left front Center Right front Sw Subwoofer LS Left Surround RS Right Surround
99. yed Refer to DISPLAY Entered Character or Frequency gt Program Service Name Entering characters on page 35 for more details e When RT signals are received it takes about 15 seconds for the Radio Text Radio Text to appear on the display e If WAIT appears on the display more time is required to receive the RT information When the information is received the characters scroll across the display If NO TEXT appears on the display for 3 seconds RT information is not available 3 Using the Surround modes The TX DS656 provides a variety of surround effects enabling you to enjoy the feeling of a movie theater concert hall or studio in your room To get optimized surround sounds your speaker system plays an important role For how to connect and setup speakers see Connecting speakers on page 15 and Speaker system setup on page 21 DSP Digital Signal Processor The DSP converts the musical signal into digital form and produces reflected sound from the digital signal This is applied to the musical signal to yield an effect approaching that of a live performance Note The concert hall effect is produced from the reflections and reverberations contained in the original recording These are converted into reflected sound that is reproduced from four directions Thus in some cases an unnatural impression can be conveyed if there are too few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the ori
100. you can connect up to three digital audio sources such as a CD player MD recorder or DAT deck etc using optical and coaxial cables Note Even if the digital source is connected via optical or coaxial cable it also must be connected via audio connection cables The TX DS656 receives analog signals from input source equipment only during recording or when the Multi source function is enabled e Source with optical digital output Optical cable m To receiver s DIGITAL F INPUT DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL terminal To source s optical output terminal Source with coaxial digital output Coaxial cable To receiver s DIGITAL 4 ch INPUT DIGITAL 2 COAXIAL or DIGITAL 3 COAXIAL terminal To source s coaxial output terminal Note e Remove the protective cap covering the DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL terminal before trying to make a connection When this terminal is not in use replace the protective cap e If you have an LD player with AC 3RF output connect it via an AC 3RF demodulator to one of the TX DS656 s DIGITAL INPUT terminals Connection TX DS656 es 8 pjp fogees FRONT R L O R L MULTI CHANNEL OO wr CENTER SUBWOOFER y OGO LEA SSCs Video cassette recorder DVD player A Signal flow TX DS656 coss COS O VIDEO
101. you need the correct speaker setting for your speaker system and listening environment What is System Setup In Speaker Setup you perform the following three operations You may use either the on screen display or front panel switches e Speaker Setup e Speaker Distance e Level Calibration Speaker Setup Set the frequency range covered by each speaker type For a typical speaker system with six speakers set LARGE SMALL or YES for all speaker types SW Subwoofer Set this to YES if your system includes a subwoofer and to NO if you do not have a subwoofer L R Left and Right Set this to LARGE usually LARGE will be front speakers set automatically if your system does not include a subwoofer Set it to SMALL if your L R front speakers cannot cover the bass range C Center speaker If L R is set to LARGE set this to LARGE SMALL or NONE Select NONE if no center speaker is present If L R is set to SMALL set it to SMALL or NONE LS RS Left and If L R is set to LARGE set this to LARGE Right Surround SMALL or NONE Select NONE if the speakers surround speakers are not present If L R is set to SMALL set this to SMALL or NONE Available combination of each speaker type setting Speaker type Possible setting SW Subwoofer NO Sets LARGE automatically and changes to L R Front next speaker type LARGE LARGE SMALL NONE SMALL NONE LARGE LARGE SM

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