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Onkyo TX-8555 User's Manual

1. RECEIVER vate os Jott VoLUME ava tS WE STO ONKYO 1 Turn on the power ON STANDBY 2 Press the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button followed by the SETUP button on the remote controller The setup menu appears in the display a Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 1 Hardware set and then press ENTER The Hardware setup menu appears in the display Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select Remote ID 1 indication Change the Remote ID to 3 using the Left and Right lt 4 P buttons Press the SETUP button on the remote controller to complete the setting 33 34 Advanced Setup Continued Advanced Setup Menu 1 Hardware set Remote ID When several Onkyo components are used in the same room their remote ID codes may overlap To differentiate the receiver from the other components you can change its remote ID from 1 the default to 2 or 3 Note e If you do change the receiver s remote ID be sure to change the remote controller to the same ID otherwise you won t be able to control it with the remote controller Impedance See page 15 Z2 Out See page 36 2 Intelli Vol With IntelliVolume you can set the input level for each input selector individually This is useful if one of your source components is louder or quieter than the others Use the Left and Right lt q B gt but
2. Play gt button Starts playback Stop W button Stops playback 43 44 Controlling Other Components Continued Programming a remote control code for controlling components connected via RI By default the DVD CD and DOCK REMOTE MODE buttons have been programmed with the remote control codes for controlling Onkyo products To control the components connected via RI follow the steps below to program the appropriate remote control code for the component to be used 1 Press and hold the DVD CD or DOCK REMOTE MODE ka h ovo button along with the AUDIO j button for more than three seconds 2 Select an appropriate 4 digit code from the list provided 00O below and then enter the code using the number buttons while the REMOTE MODE button is lit j for approximately 30 seconds Pur SELECTOR When a correct code is entered The REMOTE MODE button quickly flashes twice and programming completes When an incorrect code is entered or an incorrect button is pressed The REMOTE MODE button flashes once and programming fails Repeat steps 1 and 2 Remote control codes for controlling components connected via RI DYD 5002 5001 by default CD 6002 6001 by default DOCK 9002 9001 by default Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset a REMOTE MODE button to its default remote control code While holding down the REMOTE MODE button that yo
3. Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable connect the receiver s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer If your subwoofer is unpowered and you re using an external amplifier connect the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER to the amp s input Powered subwoofer iH l PRE OUT LINE INPUT SUBWOOFER SG 3 Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the receiver as a preamp connect it to the PRE OUT jacks and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier If you have a powered subwoofer connect it to this receiver s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack lai gt PRE OUT A SUBWOOFER Q NS Cu SF Power amplifier 14 Connecting Your Speakers Continued Configuring the Speaker Impedance In this model the factory default for speaker impedance is 8 ohms When you change the speaker impedance setting read Speaker Connection Precautions on page 13 carefully before performing the procedures below Note Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver before configuring the speaker impedance Use the Up and Down A buttons to select 1 Hardware set and then press ENTER The Hardware Setup menu appears on OWSTANDBY zoner REW OTE M
4. J Power Can t turn on the receiver e Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly e Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait 5 seconds or more then plug it in again The STANDBY indicator is flashing e The amp protection circuit has been activated Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi ately Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources and leave the receiver with its power cord discon nected for 1 hour After that reconnect the power cord and press the ON STANDBY button again If you can not resolve the problem contact your Onkyo dealer Audio There s no sound or it s very quiet e Make sure the speaker set A or B is on page 23 e Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way pages 13 21 e Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wire is in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal page 13 e Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting e Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo nents are connected properly e Make sure that the correct input source is selected page 23 e If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display press the remote controller s MUTING button to unmute the receiver page 24 e If your turntable uses an MC cartridge you must con nect an MC head amp or an MC transformer and a phono preamp Noise can be heard e Using cable ti
5. Frequency Step Setup not North America and Europe You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area Note that when this setting is changed all radio presets are deleted Use the receiver to perform the procedure below Loe MODE button W Each press of the TUNING MODE and button switches the frequency step TNNGMOPE Setting between 10 kHz and 9 kHz While pressing the TUNER button press the TUNING MEMORY Q L CLEAR After the desired frequency step is displayed release the TUNER button Release the button Listening to AM FM Stations With the built in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations 1 Use the TUNER input selector button to select AM or FM laa In this example FM has been selected 5 Receiver Frequency Band Actual display depends on country 28 Number _ buttons D TUN TUNING A V 2 Receiver MEMORY 3 Receiver Moown TUNNG TUNING MODE Zah up CLR A V Press the TUNING MODE button so that the AUTO indicator appears or disappears from the display Auto Tuning To activate this mode press the TUNING MODE button to turn on the AUTO indicator In this mode you will receive the broadcast in stereo sound Manual Tuning To activate this mode press the TUNING MODE button to turn off the AUTO indicator In this mode you will rec
6. Q 100 Watts Channel 8 ohms FTC North American model Q 125 Watts Channel 4 ohms IEC European and Australian model L WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology Q High Current Low Impedance Drive Q Discrete Output Stage Circuitry Q XM and SIRIUS Ready North American model Q 6 Audio Inputs CD TAPE GAME TV CBL SAT DVD VCR DVR QO 4 Video Inputs GAME TV CBL SAT DVD VCR DVR Q Phono Input Q 2 Audio and Video Outputs Q Speaker A B Terminals Q Direct Mode Q Pure Audio Mode Q RDS PS PTY RT TP European model Q IR Input Output Q Banana Plug Compatible Speaker Posts North American model Q Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod m Ready XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc 2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc All rights reserved SIRIUS READY 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS Sirius Connect the SIRIUS dog logo channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc Available only in the contiguous United States excluding Alaska and Hawaii and Canada Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel 4 ONKYO MASTER VOLUME ON STANOBY SPEAKERS 8 BALANCE STEREO RECEIVER TX 8555 Ss a For detailed information see the pages in parentheses ON STANDBY button 22 Sets the receiver to On
7. R jacks to the audio output jacks on the turntable as shown om ic AUDIO OUT fa a ee hs i i i Notes e If the turntable has a ground wire connect it to receiver s GND terminal With some turntables connecting the ground wire may cause hum in which case it should be disconnected e Ifthe turntable has a moving coil MC type cartridge you ll need a commercially available MC phono preamp In this case connect the turntable to the phono preamp s input and connect the phono preamp s output to the receiver s PHONO L R jacks Connecting a CD Player Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver s CD L R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the CD player as shown Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a Recording Component To connect recording components such as cassette deck MD recorder and CD recorder use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver s TAPE IN L R jacks to the cassette deck s analog audio output jacks and use another analog audio cable to connect the receiver s TAPE OUT L R jacks to the cassette deck s analog audio input jacks as shown OC REC PLAY N OUT Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock Use an analog audio cable to connect
8. Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NYDN FWN KE Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart PORTABLE CART WARNING stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart A is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus wae combination to avoid injury sia m from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all se
9. experienced radio TV tech nician for help For Canadian Models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Mod le pour les Canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND Precautions Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse If the fuse needs to be replaced the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA
10. is output to the IR OUT terminal The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the receiver will not be output to the IR OUT terminal a lt J Connecting IR Receiver lock A IRIN Te bloc z IR OUT Receiver z J IR Emitter E j Remote controller Other component lt Signal flow Making Sensor Connections The IR emitter should be connected to the receiver s IR OUT Terminal as shown below Other component l Signal flow P o d t ee Mini plug Emitter LLCS IR Emitter 0 Remote control sensor Receiver 39 40 Controlling Other Components Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player The DVD Remote Mode button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo DVD player Press the appropriate Remote Mode button first ae MODE ON STANDBY zonez REMOTE oG i MI O o ZPCAYLIST J CATEGORY O 8 D om eS ae wall e DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM DISPLAY ol WYP o ONKYO RC 728M SCO With some components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all ON STANDBY button Sets the DVD player to On or Standby Number buttons U
11. m a n h DISPLAY TUNER ENTER You can search for radio stations by type 1 Use the TUNER input selector TUNER n button Press the DISPLAY button DISPLAY twice W The current program type appears on the display 3 Use the TUNING lt DOWN UP gt buttons to select the type of program you want See the table on page 30 4 eae To start the search press ENTER The receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified at which point it stops briefly before continuing with the search 5 When a station you want to listen ENTER to is found press ENTER If no stations are found the message Not Found appears Listening to Traffic News TP DISPLAY TUNER ENTER You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news a Use the TUNER input selector button Press the DISPLAY button three RN times Ww If the current radio station is broadcasting TP Traffic Program TP will appear on the display and traffic news will be heard as and when it s broadcast If TP without square brackets appears this means that the station is not broadcasting TP 3 PE To locate a station that is broadcasting TP press ENTER N The receiver searches until it finds a station that s broadcasting TP If no stations are found the message Not Found appears 31 32 Na
12. may get warm after prolonged use This is normal e If you do not use this unit for a long time it may not work properly the next time you turn it on so be sure to use it occasionally For U S models FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an
13. not a malfunction e If the signal from an RDS station is weak RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all RDS Program Types PTY Type Display None NONE News reports NEWS Current affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sport SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science and technology SCIENCE Varied VARIED Pop music POP M Rock music ROCK M Middle of the road music EASY M Light classics LIGHT M Serious classics CLASSICS Other music OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children s programmes CHILDREN Social affairs SOCIAL Religion RELIGION Phone in PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz music JAZZ Country music COUNTRY National music NATION M Oldies music OLDIES Folk music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT Alarm test TEST Alarm ALARM Listening to the Radio Continued Displaying Radio Text RT DISPLAY When tuned to an RDS station that s broadcasting text information the text can be displayed 1 Press the DISPLAY button DISPLAY once AN The RT information scrolls across the display Notes The message Waiting may appear while the receiver waits for the RT information e Ifthe message No Text Data appears on the display no RT information is available Finding Stations by Type PTY TUNING DOWN UP gt
14. or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the power cord s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets cut it off and fit a suitable plug Fit a suitable fuse in the plug For European Models Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6 82194 GROEBENZELL GERMANY declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065 EN55013 EN55020 and EN61000 3 2 3 3 GROEBENZELL GERMANY K MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions s esssssnesnenerserennns 2 PFO CAUTIONS sissccateiascicsc sctaccasssanacssdisresesdectecwasdividseatce 3 Table of Contents Supplied Accessories 6 Installing the Batteries cl sc eeeeeeneeneeneeee 6 FO atUIGS sssccccesecceccncades dt beastewctezectedesscciscectaczscdsdacaauazs 7 Getting to Know the Receiver 2 sscsseeeees 8 Front Panelas eE nerve anette 8 Rear Panel ororo eeraa E E E AREER 9 DISpl Yii iriran raanei iesea 10 Remote Controller cssccssscessesseeeseeeeseeeeenees 11 Using the Remote Controller eee 12 Connecting Your SpeakelS sseessseeseeeenees Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speak
15. preset number 4 ENTER button 31 Used to select satellite radio stations MASTER VOLUME control 23 Sets the volume of the receiver 45 BALANCE control 25 This control is for adjusting the sound level balance between the left and right channel for speakers and headphones TREBLE control 25 This control is for adjusting the level of treble sounds d BASS control 25 This control is for adjusting the level of bass sounds TUNING MODE button 28 29 Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio MEMORY button 29 Used when storing or deleting radio presets Input selector buttons 23 26 Used to select the input sources Getting to Know the Receiver Continued STANDBY indicator 22 Lights up when the receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller Rear Panel PHONES jack 24 This 1 4 inch phone jack is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening SPEAKERS A L R R GAME TV CBL SAT DVD Class 2 Wiring AA 0O D R REMOTE CONTROL jack This QI Remote Interactive jack can be connected to the RI jacks on your other Onkyo audio components The receiver s remote controller can then be used to control all of your components To use 1 you must make an analog audio connection between the receiver and each component MONITOR OUT
16. select the previous song REPEAT button Used with the repeat function RANDOM button Used with the shuffle function Buttons marked with an asterisk are not supported by 3rd generation iPod models Controlling a Cassette Recorder An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via RI can be controlled in Receiver mode Remote Mode button first ON STANDBY zong REMOTE ma RECEIVER F ti Receiver TAPE G W Press the appropriate MODE O Z 5 3 o m m m O Oj g lt i lt 5 2 g lt 3 o a 3 p 5 E g J 2 4 Fy F m 4 4 Z m 2 f T fo z 6 OO O OO PLAY MODE RANDOM DIRECT Pomen DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ea e With some components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all On twin cassette decks only Deck B can be controlled ON STANDBY button Turns the cassette recorder on or off Reverse Play lt 4 button Starts reverse playback 3 Rewind and Fast Forward lt buttons The Rewind lt lt button starts rewind The Fast Forward button starts fast forward 4 VOL A V button 23 Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver Muting button 24 Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver
17. very rare situations severe interference noise from an external source or static electricity may cause it to lockup In the unlikely event that this happens unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait at least five seconds and then plug it back in again Onkyo is not responsible for damages such as CD rental fees due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit s malfunction Before you record important data make sure that the material will be recorded correctly Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet set the receiver to Standby Memory Backup The receiver uses a battery less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it s unplugged or in the case of a power failure Although no batteries are required the receiver must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system Once it has been charged the receiver will retain the settings for several weeks although this depends on the environment and will be shorter in humid climates Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power FTC North American All channels 100 watts minimum continuous power per channel 8 ohm loads 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0 08 Rated Output Power IEC European and Australian 2 ch X 125 W at 4 ohms 1 kHz 1 ch driven Maximum Output Power JEITA Asian Dy
18. with the remote controller the volume for Zone 2 while main room is standby the display doesn t work Controlling Zone 2 from the receiver Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE AV ONEYO QO g a O ON STANDBY Q Caca ZONE 2 op 66 SS so Cine dxn 6 6556565656000 mpa e Tama Te selector buttons OFF ZONE 2 1 To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source press the ZONE 2 ZONE 2 of button repeatedly Alternatively press the ZONE 2 pe EE button followed by an input 1 Press the ZONE 2 button then selector button within 8 seconds ZONE2 point the remote controller at the Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator receiver and press the lights up ON STANDBY button To select the same source as that of the Zone 2 turns on and ZONE 2 indicator main room press the ZONE 2 button lights up repeatedly until Zone 2 Sel Source TOE appears To select AM or FM press the TUNER Input Selector button repeatedly On the North American model you can also select XM SIRIUS Note e You cannot select different AM or FM radio stations for your main room and Zone 2 The same AM FM radio station will be heard in each To select an input source for Zone 2 press the ZONE 2 button followed by an Input Selector button To select AM or FM press the TUNER Input Selector button repeatedly On the No
19. D VCR DVR CBL SAT GAME TV E Video Outputs Composite MONITOR OUT VCR DVR E Audio Inputs Analog Inputs PHONO CD TAPE GAME TV CBL SAT DVD VCR DVR E Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE VCR DVR Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Phones 1 E Control Terminal IR Input Output 1 1 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice 47 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8023 Fax 072 831 8163 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S A Tel 201 785 2600 Fax 201 785 2650 http www us onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Liegnitzerstrasse 6 82194 Groebenzell GERMANY Tel 49 8142 4401 0 Fax 49 8142 4401 555 http www eu onkyo com ONKYO EUROPE UK Office Suite 1 Gregories Court Gregories Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 1HQ ONEYO UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1494 681515 Fax 44 0 1494 680452 NGUERARE ONKYO CHINA LIMITED http www onkyo com Unit 1 amp 12 9 F Ever Gain PlazaTower 1 88 Container Port Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 http Awww ch onkyo com D0806 2
20. IRECT indicator Lights up while the DIRECT function is enabled VCR DVR IN OUT A video component such as a VCR or DVR can be connected here for recording and playback There are composite video input and output jacks for connecting the video signal and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal SPEAKERS A These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set A SPEAKERS B These terminal posts are for connecting speaker set B See pages 13 21 for hookup information 5 Radio indicators TUNED Lights up when tuned to a radio station AUTO For AM and FM radio lights up when Auto Tuning is selected and disappears when Manual Tuning mode is selected RDS European models only Lights up when tuned to a radio station that supports RDS Radio Data System SIRIUS North American model only Lights up when tuned to SIRIUS Satellite Radio XM North American model only Lights up when tuned to XM Satellite Radio MEMORY Lights up when presetting radio stations FM STEREO Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station 6 SLEEP indicator Lights up when the Sleep function has been set 7 Message area Displays various information about the selected input source Remote Controller To control the AV receiver press the RECEIVER Remote Mode button to select Receiver mode You can also use the remote controller to control your DVD player CD player and other compone
21. MUTING press the MUTING button again Adjusting the Tone of Zone 2 1 On the receiver press the ZONE ZONE 2 OFF 2 button 2 Press the receiver s TONE ZONES button repeatedly to select Bass LEVEL TONE or Treble Y A 3 Use the Up and Down A W buttons to adjust the bass or LEVEL ae TONE treble O You can boost or cut the Bass or Treble from 12 to 12 in 2 steps O Notes e Zone 2 can also be unmuted by adjusting the volume e The Zone 2 level balance and tone functions have no effect on the ZONE 2 PRE OUT when the Zone 2 Out setting is set to Fixed page 36 Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals IR IN OUT In order to use the remote controller to control the receiver from a remote location you will need to prepare a multiroom kit sold separately such as one listed below e Multiroom A V distribution and control system such as those from Niles and Xantech Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation lf Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor Effective Sensor Layout Example for the main room If the receiver is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter then operation with the remote controller will not be possible In such a case it will be necessary to install a remote s
22. O integrated amp O Notes e The Zone 2 volume must be set on the Zone 2 amp e If you re using a power amp with no volume control in Zone 2 you must set the Zone 2 Out setting to Variable see page 36 35 36 Zone 2 Continued Zone 2 Out Settings RECEIVER om Alvidi gt Tora y B ENTER If you have connected your Zone 2 speakers to an amp with no volume control set the Zone 2 Out setting to Variable so that you can set the zone s volume balance and tone on the receiver 1 4 Press the RECEIVER Remote Mode button followed by the SETUP button The setup menu appears on the display Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select 1 Hardware set and then press ENTER The Hardware Setup menu appears Use the Up and Down A V buttons to select Z2 Out Fixed Use the Left and Right lt gt buttons to select Fixed The Zone 2 volume must be set on the amp in that zone Variable The Zone 2 volume can be set on the receiver Press the SETUP button Setup closes Zone 2 Continued Notes Using Zone 2 e While Zone 2 is on the Auto Power On Standby and This section explains how to turn Zone 2 on and off how Direct Change RI functions do not work to select an input source for Zone 2 and how to adjust e When you control Zone 2
23. ODE RECEIVER the displ 6 aca e display Av lt gt Use the Up and Down A ENTER buttons to select Impedance 8 ohms indication ANGLE PLAYMODE RANDOM REPEAT i T TE sans ms eas 5 Change the impedance value to 6 ohms using the Left and Right lt 4 B gt buttons 6 Press the SETUP button on the 1 Turn on the power remote controller to complete the setting ON STANDBY SETUI When you restore the impedance setting to 8 ohms use the same procedures above ZO 2 Press the RECEIVER button and then the SETUP button on the remote controller RECEIVER D e o 15 Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas The receiver won t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner AM antenna push terminals m FM antenna connector fem _ Fy one Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only 7 Attach the FM antenna as shown E North American Model m FM 75Q Insert the plug fully into the jack E Other Models CR Insert the plug fully into the jack m FM 75Q J Once your receiver is ready for use you ll need to tu
24. ONKYO Contents Stereo Receiver IntroductiOnies eee 2 TX 8555 Instruction Manual Connections ee 13 Enjoying Audio Sources Others Troubleshooting ceeceseeeeeeee 45 Specifications ccseccsseeeseeees 47 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS 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 WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the AN 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 appliance Important
25. RI Remote Interactive you can control your fR1 compatible Onkyo CD player RI Dock and so on with the receiver s remote controller To use RI you must make an analog audio connection between the receiver and each audio component Receiver SS Onkyo CD player etc S Onkyo cassette deck etc RI connector gS Remote Interactive Dock etc RI Remote control cable Notes e Push each plug in all the way to make a good connection e Use only dedicated RI cables for RI connections no RI cables are supplied with the receiver e RI jacks should be connected only to Onkyo components Connecting them to another manufacturer s component may cause the receiver to malfunction e Some components may not support all R1 functions See the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components for more information Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components The receiver has AC outlets on its rear panel that can be used to connect the power cords of other components that you intend to use with the receiver These components can then be left turned on so that they turn on and off as and when the receiver is turned on and set to Standby AC OUTLETS AC 230v 50Hz AC OUTLETS TOTAL 100W 0 43A MAX AC 120V 60Hz TOTAL 120W 1A MAX Li K e g European model e g North American model Caution e Make sure that t
26. Remote Mode button is preprogrammed with Number buttons the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player Controlling an Onkyo CD Player Used to enter track numbers and times for locating specific points The 10 button works as a 10 button or button 3 TOP MENU button Displays a menu DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc or track including elapsed time remaining time total time and so on CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers DISC button Selects discs on a CD changer VOL AJ button 23 Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver Playback buttons From left to right and top to button Pause Play Stop Rewind Fast Forward Previous and Next REPEAT button Used with the repeat playback function RANDOM button Used with the random playback function Press the appropriate Remote Mode button first S P ANGLE PLAY MODE RANDOM REPEAT STEREO DIRECT PURE A Te zoom pp DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM DISPLAY Cc ONKYO RC 728M With some components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all 41 42 Controlling Other Components Continued Controlling an RI Dock By pressing the Remote Mode bu
27. S Satellite Radio 5 Lock Setup With this setting you can protect your settings by locking the setup menus Locked Setup menus locked Unlocked Setup menus unlocked When Locked is selected only this Lock Setup item can be accessed Changing the Remote Controller s ID 1 While holding down the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE RECEIVER button press and hold down the SUBTITLE button until the REMOTE MODE button lights up about 3 seconds A and SUBTITLE A 3 seconds 2 Use the number buttons to enter ID 1 2 or 3 QQQ The RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button flashes twice If programming fails the button flashes once Repeat steps and 2 Zone 2 In addition to your main listening room you can also enjoy playback in the other room or as we call Zone 2 And you can select a different source for each room Connecting Zone 2 This setup allows 2 channel playback with the speaker set A and B in your main listening room and 2 channel stereo playback in Zone 2 with a different source in each room Hookup e Use an RCA audio cable to connect the receiver s ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R jacks to an analog audio input on your Zone 2 amp e Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on your Zone 2 amp Main room O 9 akao O 3 c0000000000 O peme O Receiver ii La Zone 2 O Receiver
28. This jack is for connecting a TV with a composite video output 3 AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an AM antenna 4 XM antenna North American model only This jack is for connecting a satellite radio such as the XM Mini Tuner System sold separately FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an FM antenna SIRIUS antenna North American model only This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital antenna sold separately see the separate SIRIUS instructions IR IN OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the IR IN jack allowing you to control the receiver while you re in Zone 2 or control it when it s out of sight for example installed in a cabinet NEYO STEREO RECEIVER AC OUTLETS MODEL NO TX 8555 Ac gova Sone TOTAL 120W TA MAX A commercially available IR emitter can be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR infrared remote control signals along to other components PRE OUT L R SUBWOOFER This analog audio output can be connected to the analog audio input on a power amplifier when you want to use the receiver solely as a preamplifier The SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered subwoofer Q ZONE 2 PRE OUT L R These analog audio outputs can be connected to the line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2 AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to supply power to another component The type
29. To turn the mode off press the PURE AUDIO button on the receiver repeatedly until no indicator lights up or press the STEREO button on the remote controller The Pure Audio listening mode allows you to enjoy purer sound by disabling the video signal output and turning off the indication in the display During the Pure Audio listening mode the tone controls are bypassed and adjustments using the Bass and Treble controls are ignored You can configure whether the Pure Audio listening mode is applied or not for input sources individually 25 26 Recording Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder copyright laws prohibit using your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability Input selector buttons a a o Qu KJ 65556606 Recording the Input Source You can record an audio signal on a recording component connected to the TAPE OUT or VCR DVR OUT jacks 1 Prepare the recorder e Set the recorder so that it s ready for recording e Ifnecessary adjust the recording level on the recorder e See the recorder s manual for more information 2 Use an input selector button to select the component that you want to record from 3 Start playback on the component selected in step 2 Note If you select another input source during recording t
30. UT jack to a composite video input jack on the TV You can select the video and sound from the VCR simultaneously by pressing the VCR DVR input selector button VCR DVR VCR DVR VCR DVR IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN IN OUT OUT Connecting aTV or Other Component with an Audio Output Use an analog audio cable to connect the unused audio input L R jacks on the receiver to the analog audio output jacks on the connected component Connecting r1 Components If you connect other Onkyo components to the receiver with the appropriate RI and audio cables you can use the following system functions QI cables are special cables solely for use with Onkyo products no RI cables are supplied with the receiver Auto Power On When you turn on the power or start playback on a component that s connected to the receiver the receiver will turn on automatically And when you set the receiver to Standby all connected components will go on Standby as well Direct Change When playback is started on an audio component connected via RI the receiver will automatically select that component as the input source Remote Control Operation You can control all components in your system by using the receiver s remote controller See pages 11 12 for more information Connecting Your Components Continued With
31. akers or the impedance values the built in protection circuit may be activated resulting in no sound output from speakers The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals Right Speaker set A Left speaker speaker omo STE _ Receiver oD OD Right Speaker set B Left speaker speaker Connecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 15 mm 5 8 15 mm inch of insulation from Ee the ends of the speaker cables and twist the bare wires tightly as shown Unscrew the terminal 2 5 ip 3 Fully insert the bare wires ok GS 4 Screw the terminal tight Read the instructions supplied with your speakers Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive terminals only to positive terminals and negative terminals only to negative terminals If you get them the wrong way around the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage the receiver Don t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal Doing so may damage the receiver Don t connect a speaker to more than one pair of speaker terminals 13 Connecting Your Speakers Continued
32. alternately so if your iPod is already on it will remain on when the remote controller transmits an On command Similarly if your iPod is already off it will remain off when the remote controller transmits an Off command 2 TOP MENU button Works as a Mode button when used with a DS A2 RI Dock Arrow A W and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items Pause II button Pauses playback With 3rd generation iPod models it works as a Play Pause button Rewind lt a button Press and hold to rewind Fast Forward button Press and hold to fast forward PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes Works as a Resume button when used with a DS A2 RI Dock DISPLAY button Turns on the backlight for 30 seconds ALBUM button Selects the next or previous album VOL A button 23 Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver MENU button Displays a menu PLAYLIST lt 4 gt buttons Selects the previous or next playlist on the iPod 3 Play gt button Starts playback If the component is off it will turn on automatically With 3rd generation iPod models this button works as a Play Pause button Stop W button Stops playback and displays a menu d5 Next gt 4 button Selects the next song Controlling Other Components Continued Previous I lt button Restarts the current song Press it twice to
33. d to access the setup menus 4D STEREO button Used to cancel DIRECT function or Pure Audio listening mode 2 DIRECT button 25 Outputs the original sound source without applying any effects 3 DISPLAY button 30 Displays various information about the selected input source Remote Mode buttons 40 43 Selects the remote controller modes d5 CLR SLEEP button 24 Used with the Sleep function PRESET buttons 29 Used to select radio presets VOL A V buttons 23 Adjusts the volume of the receiver regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode MUTING button 24 Mutes or unmutes the receiver 11 12 Remote Controller Continued RETURN button Selects the previously displayed setup menu PURE A button 25 Selects the Pure Audio listening mode Note e An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via RI can also be controlled in Receiver mode see page Controlling a Cassette Recorder on page 43 Using the Remote Controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor Remote control sensor About 5m 16 feet Notes e The remote controller may not work reliably if the receiver is subjected to bright light such as direct sunlight or inverter type fluorescent lights Keep this in mind when installing e If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room or the receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays
34. eive the broadcast in monaural sound Press the TUNING lt a DOWN or UP gt button You can also use the remote controller s TUNING AJ VW buttons or arrow A V buttons to tune the radio Auto Tuning Searching stops when a station is found Manual Tuning The frequency stops changing when you release the button Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time Listening to the Radio Continued E Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency 1 l Press the DIRECT TUNING Receiver button DIRECT TUNING Zi Remote controller Actual display depends on country 2 Within 8 seconds use the Receiver number buttons to enter the cr frequency of the radio station ori For example to tune to 87 5 FM ress 8 7 5 eX j 2st Remote controller INPUT SELECTOR Presetting AM FM Stations Number buttons 5 o SSS 0 8G 665666q 10 0 0 Oi Oi ok k MEMORY TUNING MODE You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM FM radio stations as presets 1 Tune into the AM FM station that you want to store as a preset 2 Press the MEMORY buiton Receiver The MEMORY indicator appears and MEMORY AS the preset number f
35. ensor at a location outside of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller can be sensed 4 J Connecting IR Receiver block IRIN Z Receiver Remote controller In the cabinet Main room lt Signal flow Example for Zone 2 The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from Zone 2 with the remote controller even though Zone 2 may be on the other side of the building from the main zone The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for Zone 2 ToIRIN 4 a Lf m IR Receiver Receiver Connecting block Remote controller Main room Zone 2 lt Signal flow Making Sensor Connections When you place the IR receiver in the main room connect the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal Make the connection as shown below Do not plug any equipment into the power outlet until all the connections are complete from connecting block Mini plug cable q Receiver lf Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components Effective Sensor Layout In this situation you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it When the IR emitter is connected only the signal input to the IR IN terminal
36. er Cables cceceeeeeneeee Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting a Power Amplifier eee Configuring the Speaker Impedance ce 15 Connecting Antenna secseseeeeesseeseeeeeeeeeens 16 Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna 16 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna 16 Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna 17 Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna ceee 17 Connecting Your Componentts sssceeeeeeeeses 18 Connecting a Turntable ceseceseceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeaes 18 Connecting a CD Player 0 18 Connecting a Recording Component Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock 19 Connecting a DVD Player ccc cece eee eeeeeeeee 19 Connecting A VOR cisscccsssescicsccearearesccas seston aa 20 Connecting a TV or Other Component with an Audio 1 0116 PPE SPP PPP ICH T rereere rie reere 20 Connecting FRI Component eee 20 Connecting the Power Cords of Other COMPONEN S iste teed nacecsieacesscaseg ceedceasanesaancs 21 Connecting the Power Cord ccee eee eens 21 Enjoying Audio Sources Turning On the Receiver ssceeeseseneeeeeee 22 Thuming Omand Standby cieccccicacecececeeceedece ce 22 Changing the Input Display 0 ee 22 Enjoying Audio SOUICES s ssseeeeeerseeereeeenes 23 Muting the receiver remote controller only 24 Using Headphone Siirsin 24 Setting the Display Brightness 24 Using the Sleep Timer remote contr
37. es to bundle audio cables with power cords speaker cables and so on may degrade the audio performance so don t do it e An audio cable may be picking up interference Try repositioning your cables The tone controls have no effect If the DIRECT indicator or PURE AUDIO indicator lights up the tone controls have no effect page 25 Tuner Reception is noisy stereo FM reception suffers from hiss or the FM STEREO indicator doesn t appear e Relocate your antenna e Move the receiver away from your TV or computer e Listen to the station in mono page 29 e When listening to an AM station operating the remote controller may cause noise e Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference e Concrete walls weaken radio signals e If nothing improves the reception install an outdoor antenna 45 46 Troubleshooting Continued Remote Controller The remote controller doesn t work e Make sure that the batteries are installed with the cor rect polarity page 6 e Install new batteries Don t mix different types of bat teries or old and new batteries page 6 e Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the receiver and that there s no obstruction between the remote controller and the receiver s remote control sensor page 12 e Make sure that the receiver is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter type florescent lights Relocate if necessary page 12 Can t con
38. h liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Don t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit 17 Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries 18 If you install the apparatus in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack ensure that there is adequate ventilation Leave 20 cm 8 of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm 4 at the rear The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm 4 away from the rear panel or wall creating a flue like gap for warm air to escape Precautions 1 Recording Copyright Unless it s for personal use only recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder 2 AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the unit is not user serviceable If you cannot turn on the unit contact your Onkyo dealer 3 Care Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth For stubborn stains use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth Don t use abrasive cloths thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 4 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Make sure tha
39. he newly selected input source will be recorded Note The volume balance mute and tone controls have no effect on the signal being recorded Recording Continued Recording Audio and Video from Separate Sources You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording audio and video from two separate sources This is possible because only the audio source is switched when an audio only input source such as TAPE TUNER or CD is selected the video source remains the same In the following example audio from the CD player connected to the CD IN jacks and video from the camcorder connected to the DVD IN jack are recorded by the VCR connected to the VCR DVR OUT jacks Camcorder 44 Video signal 4m audio signal 1 Prepare the camcorder and CD player for playback Prepare the VCR for recording Press the DVD input selector button Press the CD input selector button This selects the CD player as the audio source but leaves the camcorder as the video source Aa Q N 5 Start recording on the VCR then start playback on the camcorder and CD player Video from the camcorder and audio from the CD player are recorded by the VCR 27 Listening to the Radio DIRECT TUNING TUNING DOWN UP gt Number buttons 6 8p Te Se OO es CS 86 CO S T ty OS m 665666510 O O TUNER TUNING MODE AM
40. he total capacity of the components that you connect to the AC OUTLETS does not exceed the stated capacity e g TOTAL 120 W Notes e Onkyo components connected via RI should be connected directly to a wall outlet not an AC OUTLETS on the receiver The number of AC OUTLETS socket type and total capacity depend on the country in which you purchased the receiver Connecting the Power Cord e Connect the receiver s power cord to a suitable wall outlet Notes Before connecting the power cord connect all of your speakers and AV components e Turning on the receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the receiver into a different branch circuit 21 22 Turning On the Receiver ON STANDBY STANDBY indicator p ONISTANDBY zongz REMOTE MODE Turning On and Standby 1 Receiver ON STANDBY or Remote controller ON STANDBY Press the ON STANDBY button Alternatively press the remote coniroller s ON STANDBY button The receiver comes on the display lights up and the STANDBY indicator goes off To turn the receiver off press the ON STANDBY button or press the remote controller s ON STANDBY button The receiver will enter Standby mode To prevent any loud surprises when you next turn on the recei
41. lashes 3 While the MEMORY indicator is Receiver displayed about 8 seconds use c the number buttons on the receiver to select a preset from 1 through 40 4 Press the MEMORY button again to store the station or tees channel The station or channel is stored and the KS preset number stops flashing Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM FM radio stations Receiver E Selecting Presets To select a preset use the Receiver number buttons on the receiver C or the remote controller s cE PRESET buttons amm Remote controller E Deleting Presets 1 Select the preset that you want to delete See the previous section 2 While holding down the Receiver MEMORY button press the wwr wero TUNING MODE button RE Q The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display The North American model changes FM frequency in 0 2 MHz steps 10 kHz steps for AM For other models the frequency changes in 0 05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz or 10 kHz steps for AM When tuned into a station the TUNED indicator appears When tuned into a stereo FM station the FM STEREO indicator also appears bata ii TUNED lt AUTO FM STEREO FM STEREO Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak it may be impossible to get good reception In this ca
42. ming Preset Channels While receiving a preset FM or AM station a maximum of 8 characters consisting of letters numbers and some symbols can be stored for example to represent the station name You cannot assign a name to the RDS station for European model and the XM SIRIUS Radio channel for North American model The input display name can be changed in the same sequence as described below Note that changing the input display name does not change the input source Characters which can be entered AB CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890 u Note u indicates a space Number buttons 6 5 3 0 a wma 6 p b or TUNING DOWN UP CHARACTER Entering a Name As an example assume an FM station has been stored and will be given the name ONKYO 1 2 CHARACTER 5 MNO Select the desired preset channel Refer to Selecting Presets on page 29 Press the CHARACTER button on the front panel The frequency in the display goes off and the cursor _ flashes Continue pressing the 5MNO button until O is displayed With each press of the button the character that appears in the display changes one at a time in the following sequence 5 gt M gt N gt O gt 5 If a button is not pressed within one second the cursor automatically moves to the next position C
43. n Onkyo CD Player atk Gontrollingian Ri DOCK racia 42 Controlling a Cassette Recorder n 43 Programming a remote control code for controlling components connected Via FU eee 44 Resetting the Remote Controller n s 44 Troubleshooting cecceeeeseeeeneeneeeseteeeeeeneeenseenens 45 Specifications cssiccsiscsscsississsseccrsvsnecsssssesecsenceetersenss 47 Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories Installing the Batteries Detach the battery cover by pressing the tab and pulling up the cover 2 Insert two AA size batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram positive and negative symbols inside the battery compartment AM loop antenna Tn catalogs and on packaging the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color After batteries are installed and seated correctly attach the compartment cover Notes e Ifthe remote controller doesn t work reliably try replacing the batteries e Don t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries e Ifyou intend not to use the remote controller for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion e Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion Features Q Newly Designed Brushed Hairline Aluminum Front Panel
44. namic Power North American 130 W at 4 ohms 1 kHz 2 ch driven 230 W 230 W 4 Q 170 W 170 W 6 Q 145 W 145 W 8 Q European and Australian THD Total Harmonic Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance Output Level and Impedance Frequency Response Tone Control Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance Video Section Input Sensitivity Output Level and Impedance Tuner Section E FM Tuning Frequency Range E AM Tuning Frequency Range Preset Channel 145 W 145 W 2 Q 120 W 120 W 4 Q 715 W 75 W 8 Q 0 08 Power Rated 0 08 1 kHz 1W 60 Front 1 kHz 8 Q 50 mV 50 KQ LINE 2 5 mV 50 kQ PHONO MM 150 mV 2 2 kQ REC OUT 10 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB CD 10 dB 100 Hz BASS 10 dB 10 kHz TREBLE 100 dB LINE IHF A 80 dB PHONO IHF A 4 Q 16 Q 1 Vp p 75Q Composite North American 87 5 MHz 107 9 MHz Others 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz North American 530 kHz 1710 kHz Others 522 kHz 1611 kHz 40 General North American AC 120 V 60 Hz European and Australian AC 230 240 V 50 Hz North American 2 8 A European and Australian 220 W Power Supply Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption North American 0 2 W European and Australian 0 3 W Dimensions WxHxD 435 X 149 X 340 mm 17 1 8 X 5 7 8 X 13 3 8 Weight North American 8 5 kg 18 7 lbs European and Australian 8 5 kg 18 7 Ibs E Video Inputs Composite DV
45. ne into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position Thumbtacks etc Caution Be careful that you don t injure yourself when using thumbtacks If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead see page 17 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only 7 Assemble the AM loop antenna inserting the tabs into the base as shown IM 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals as shown The antenna s wires are not polarity sensitive so they can be connected either way around Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires not the insulation 2 fe gt A Push Insert wire Release ANTENNA Once your receiver is ready for use you ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your receiver TV speaker cables and power cords If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna see page 17 Connecting Antenna Continued Connec
46. nts See pages 40 43 for more details For detailed information see the pages in parentheses PLAYLISTS BLAYLIS ANGLE PLAYMODE RANDOM REPEAT STEREO DIRECT PURE Al D DISPLAY m SUBTITLE ZOOM DISPLAY I ii BIEGORY B CATEGORY SETUP Loet RETURN u a a ONKYO RC 728M ON STANDBY button 22 Sets the receiver to On or Standby 2 ZONE 2 button 37 Used when setting Zone 2 3 INPUT SELECTOR buttons 23 and number buttons 29 Selects the input sources After the D TUN button is pressed the buttons can be used to select AM and FM radio stations and satellite radio channels directly D TUN button 29 Selects the Direct tuning mode DIMMER button 24 Adjusts the display brightness 6 TUNING MODE button 28 29 Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio TUNING A buttons 28 Used for radio tuning SP A B button 23 Used for speaker A B setting Arrow A V lt 4 gt and ENTER buttons 28 Used to select and adjust settings For XM SIRIUS the Up and Down AJ W buttons are used to select channels and the ENTER button is used to change the search mode The Left and Right lt 4 B gt buttons are used to select categories SETUP button 15 Use
47. of outlet depends on the country in which you purchased your receiver PHONO MM input and grounding terminal This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable with a moving magnet cartridge The screw located on the upper left of the PHONO MM inputs is for connecting a turntable s ground wire 2 CD input This analog audio input is for connecting a CD player s analog audio output 43 TAPE IN OUT This analog audio input and output are for connecting a recorder with an analog audio input and output such as a cassette deck MD recorder etc 10 Getting to Know the Receiver Continued GAME TV IN A game console or TV output can be connected here There are composite video input jack and analog audio input jacks CBL SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here There are composite video input jack and analog audio input jacks DVD IN These jacks are for connecting a DVD player There are composite video input jack for connecting the video signal and stereo FRONT jacks for connecting the analog audio signals Display 1 2 3 a Le MUTING SLEEP ZONE2 6 For detailed information see the pages in parentheses 1 A and B speaker indicators Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted 3 ZONE 2 indicator Lights up when Zone 2 is on 4 D
48. oller only 24 Using the Tone and Balance Controls 25 Setting the DIRECT Function 25 Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound 25 Recording ccsssereeneenteenscessenrseneenteesenenneensecesscenes 26 Recording the Input Source cc cesta 26 Recording Audio and Video from Separate SOUNCES vnesie prasanakane maces n ai ERE 27 Listening to the Radio ccssssessessseseeseees 28 AM Frequency Step Setup not North America and EWNODC cneact ates arctan eau ace 28 Listening to AM FM Stations Using RDS European Model Only 30 Naming Preset Channels 32 Entering a Name 32 Correcting a Character ccccc cece seeeeneneeneeee 32 Advanced SOtup sicincccisccssnccccscsccedeeceesectcaetecostdccsssecscotesseie 33 Setting the Advanced Setup eee 33 Advanced Setup Menu ccccsccscssseseeseeeenees 34 Changing the Remote Controllers ID eeee 34 VA o a EP A E E E eestienikesnesies Connecting Zone 2 Zone 2 Out Settings i USING ZONE 12 cade cseteiscitecentecsetace eE se Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals IR IN OUT 39 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor cc sees 39 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other COMPONENTS Soiree n a eE EEE EEEE 39 Controlling Other Components eseeeee 40 Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player 40 Controlling a
49. ontinue pressing number buttons to enter the desired characters To enter N press the SMNO button To enter K press the 4JKL button To enter Y press the 9YZ button 5 Note CHARACTER Press the CHARACTER button to store the entered characters If a button is not pressed within 16 seconds the operation will end automatically e Press the DISPLAY button when you wish to check the frequency while you are entering the characters e To delete the name press and hold down the CHARACTER button for approximately 3 seconds while displaying the name Correcting a Character 1 2 Select the desired station Refer to Selecting Presets on page 29 Press the CHARACTER button The first character and the cursor flash alternately Press the TUNING lt 4 DOWN or UP gt button to move the cursor below the character that you wish to change The cursor moves to the right when the UP P button is pressed and moves to the left when the lt 4 DOWN button is pressed Clearing all characters Press DIRECT TUNING button Enter the desired character The previous character is replaced with a new character Press the CHARACTER button Advanced Setup Setting the Advanced Setup When you change the Advanced Setup setting perform the procedures below For example Remote ID setting procedure
50. ontrols Adjusting the Bass The BASS control adjusts bass BASS sounds Turn it up to make them z louder Turn it down to make them quieter Normally it should be set midway Q Adjusting the Treble The TREBLE control adjusts treble TREBLE sounds Turn it up to make them louder Turn it down to make them quieter Normally it should be set midway Q Adjusting the Balance The BALANCE control is used to BALANCE control the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones Q Setting the DIRECT Function Pressing the PURE AUDIO button on e the receiver repeatedly until the N DIRECT indicator lights up or pressing the DIRECT button on the remote controller activates the DIRECT function To turn the function off press the PURE AUDIO button on the receiver repeatedly until no indicator lights up or press the STEREO button on the remote controller When the DIRECT function is off the tone controls can be used to adjust the sound When the DIRECT function is on the tone controls are bypassed so you can enjoy a pure sound You can configure whether the DIRECT function is applied or not for input sources individually Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound PURE AUDIO Pressing the PURE AUDIO button on the receiver repeatedly until the PURE AUDIO indicator lights up or pressing the PURE A button on the remote controller activates the Pure Audio listening mode
51. or Standby SPEAKERS A and B switches 23 Turn speaker sets A and B on or off ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE A V buttons 38 The LEVEL button and A V buttons are used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2 The TONE button and A V buttons are used when adjusting the Bass Treble level and balance of Zone 2 ZONE 2 OFF buttons 37 The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2 The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2 Remote control sensor 12 Receives control signals from the remote controller ZONE 2 indicator 37 Flashes when Zone 2 is being set Light up when Zone 2 is on DISPLAY 30 Displays various information about the currently selected input source On the European model it s used with RDS Radio Data System See Using RDS European Model Only on page 30 PURE AUDIO button and indicator 25 Selects the Pure Audio listening mode The indicator lights up and the display disappears when this mode is selected TUNING UP DOWN buttons 28 Used for radio tuning nn e 8 6 DIRECT TUNING button 29 When you know the frequency for the station you want to listen to you can select the station by entering the frequency directly using this button and number buttons d CHARACTER button 32 Used to label the FM or AM station preset number 4 Number buttons 29 Used to select a station by entering the frequency directly or to enter characters to label the station
52. rth American SOUN model you can also select 2 To turn off Zone 2 press the Zone aie ZONE 2 or 2 OFF button i D Note ae e You cannot select different AM or g FM radio stations for your main room and Zone 2 The same AM FM radio station will be heard in each room 3 Zone 2 Continued 3 To turn off Zone 2 press the ZONE2 ZONE 2 button followed by the x ON STANDBY button 4 ON STANDBY Note e To control Zone 2 you must press the remote controller s ZONE 2 button first Adjusting the Volume of Zone 2 1 On the remote controller press ZA the ZONE 2 Remote Mode button and then use the VOL A V buttons A VOL v On the receiver press the ZONE A OOA 2 button and then use the Up J5 O and Down A W buttons ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE Adjusting the Balance of Zone 2 1 On the receiver press the ZONE ZONE 2 OFF 2 button Q O 2 Press the receiver s TONE canes button repeatedly to select LEVEL tone Balance T A 38 3 Use the Up and Down AJ W buttons to adjust the balance You can adjust the balance from 0 in the center to 12 dB to the right or 12 dB to the left in 2 dB steps ZONE 2 LEVEL TONE Muting Zone 2 On the remote controller press ZONER the ZONE 2 Remote Mode button and then press the MUTING button 4 To unmute a zone on the remote controller press the ZONE 2 Remote Mode button and then
53. rvicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus C If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water D If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation E If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 16 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled wit
54. s use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches 24 DIMMER E lt Setting the Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display 1 Press the remote controller s Renate DIMMER button repeatedly to controller select dim dimmer or normal brightness Using the Sleep Timer remote controller only With the sleep timer you can set the receiver so that it turns off automatically after a specified period 1 Press the remote controller s SLEEP button repeatedly to select the required sleep time You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 SLEE minutes in 10 minute steps The SLEEP indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set as shown The specified sleep time appears on the display for about 5 seconds then the previous display reappears SLEEP indicator SLEEP Remote controller To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears To check the remaining sleep time press the SLEEP button Note that if you press the SLEEP button while the sleep time is being displayed you ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes Enjoying Audio Sources Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source Gum H566656656ONOG FES PURE AUDIO TREBLE BASS BALANCE Using the Tone and Balance C
55. s by mounting horizontally above a window Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected AM loop antenna ANTENNA Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards 17 18 Connecting Your Components Before Making any Connections e Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made e Do not bind audio cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely affect the sound quality e To prevent interference keep power cords and speaker cables away from the tuner s antenna AV Connection Color Coding RCA type AV connections are usually color coded red white and yellow Use red plugs to connect right channel audio inputs and outputs typically labeled R Use white plugs to connect left channel audio inputs and outputs typically labeled L And use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs Left white Analog audio Left white Right f S Right red Composite video Yellow Yellow e Push each plug in all the way to make a good connection loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions Connecting a Turntable The receiver s PHONO input jacks are for use with moving magnet MM type cartridges Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver s PHONO L
56. se switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono 29 30 Listening to the Radio Continued Using RDS European Model Only RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available When tuned into an RDS station the RDS indicator appears RDS indicator E What is RDS RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals It was developed by the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Many FM stations use it these days In addition to displaying text information RDS can also help you find radio stations by type e g news sport rock etc The receiver supports four types of RDS information PS Program Service When tuned to an RDS station that s broadcasting PS information the station s name will be displayed RT Radio Text When tuned to an RDS station that s broadcasting text information the text will be shown on the display see page 31 PTY Program Type This allows you to search for RDS radio stations by type see page 31 TP Traffic Program This allows you to search for RDS radio stations that broadcast traffic information see page 31 Notes e In some cases the text characters displayed on the receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station Also unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported characters are received This is
57. sed to enter title chapter and track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points The 10 button works as a 10 button or button TOP MENU button Displays a DVD s top menu or a DVD s title ANGLE button Selects the view angle PLAY MODE button Selects play modes on components with selectable play modes DISPLAY button Displays information about the current disc title chapter or track including elapsed time remaining time total time and so on AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats e g Dolby Digital or DTS CLR button Cancels functions and clears entered numbers DISC button Selects discs on a DVD changer VOL A button 23 Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver D MENU button Displays a DVD s menu Arrow A W lt 4 gt and ENTER buttons Used to navigate menus and select items 4 RETURN button Exits the DVD player s setup menu or returns to the previous menu Playback buttons From left to right and top to button Pause Play Stop Rewind Fast Forward Previous and Next 45 REPEAT button Used with the repeat playback function RANDOM button Used with the random playback function ZOOM button Used with the zoom playback function SUBTITLE button Displays a DVD s subtitle Controlling Other Components Continued ON STANDBY button Set the component to On or Standby The CD
58. select the speaker set that you want to use The A and B speaker indicators show Q PR whether each speaker set is on or off 9 gt aj Indicators Remote controller You can use the SP A B button on the remote controller To select the speaker KR set press the SP A B button repeatedly Note for North American model When you connect a set of speakers whose impedance is 4 or 6 ohms and output sound only from this speaker set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver should be set to 6 ohms see page 15 3 Start playback on the selected component 23 Enjoying Audio Sources Continued PHONES Muting the receiver remote controller only You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver 1 Press the remote controller s MUTING button The receiver is muted To unmute the receiver press the MUTIN MUTING button again Note The Mute function will be cancelled if the remote controller s VOLUME buttons are pressed or the receiver is set to Standby MENU Using Headphones You can connect a pair of stereo headphones 1 4 inch phone plug to the receiver s PHONES jack for private listening ES Notes e Always turn down the volume before connecting your headphones e Sound output from speakers is not turned off even if when the headphones plug is inserted in the PHONES jack To turn off or on the sound output from speaker
59. t the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit s rear panel e g AC 230 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source Make sure that the plug is readily operable easily accessible at all times Some models have a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world Before you plug in such a model make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area Pressing the ON STANDBY button to select Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 6 Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine fire or the like 7 Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit have it checked by your Onkyo dealer 8 Handling Notes e If you need to transport this unit use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it e Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case e This unit s top and rear panels
60. the TAPE IN L R or VCR DVR IN L R jacks to the RI Dock s analog audio output jacks Then use an QI cable to connect the receiver s QI jack to the RI Dock s AI jack as shown When you change the input display name to HDD you can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver see page 22 G gt REMOTE O conto RI Dock Note Set the RI Dock s I MODE switch to HDD or HDD DOCK Connecting a DVD Player Use an analog audio cable to connect the DVD IN L R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the DVD player and use a video cable to connect the DVD IN V jack to the composite video output jack on the DVD player Then connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a composite video input jack on the TV You can select the video and sound from the DVD player simultaneously by pressing the DVD input selector button 19 20 Connecting Your Components Continued Connecting a VCR Use an analog audio cable to connect the VCR DVR IN L R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the VCR and use a video cable to connect the VCR DVR IN V jack to the composite video output jack on the VCR Then use an analog audio cable to connect the VCR DVR OUT L R jacks to the analog audio input jacks on the VCR and use a video cable to connect the VCR DVR OUT V jack to the composite video input jack on the VCR In addition connect the MONITOR O
61. the remote controller may not work reliably Don t put anything such as a book on the remote controller because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently thereby draining the batteries The remote controller may not work reliably if the receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors Keep this in mind when installing e The remote controller will not work if there s an obstacle between it and the receiver s remote control sensor Connecting Your Speakers Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers When two sets of speakers are connected you can select which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to output sound simultaneously e When you connect one set of speakers to either SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts or when you connect two sets of speakers to both speaker terminal posts and output sound only from either speaker set use speakers whose impedance is between 4 and 16 ohms For the North American model when the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to 6 ohms see page 15 for details e When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from both speaker sets simultaneously use speakers whose impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms Note If you make an incorrect setting for the spe
62. ting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead gt 75Q Notes e Outdoor FM antennas work best outside but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft For best results install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter e Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources such as neon signs busy roads etc e For safety reasons outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other high voltage equipment e Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards E Using a TV FM Antenna Splitter It s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception as this can cause interference problems If circumstances demand it use a TV FM antenna splitter as shown g To the receiver TV FM antenna splitter To TV or VCR Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna as shown Outdoor antenna Insulated antenna cable Ly l Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally but good results can sometimes be obtained indoor
63. tons to set the level If a component is noticeably louder than the others use the Left lt 4 button to reduce its input level If it s noticeably quieter use the Right B gt button to increase its input level The input level can be adjusted from 12 dB to 12 dB in 1 GB steps 3 Volume Setup Volume Disp Volume Display With this setting you can select the Abs Absolute or Rel Relative volume display mode Muting Lvl Muting Level With this setting you can set the Muting Level The range is 0dB 50dB 40dB 30dB 20dB 10dB MaxVolume Maximum Volume With this setting you can limit the maximum volume The Maximum Volume range is Off 79 to 30 Pow On Vol Power On Volume This setting determines the volume level applied each time the receiver is turned on The range is Last Min 1 to 79 Max To use the same volume level as when the receiver was last turned off select Last Note e The Power On Volume setting cannot be set higher than the Maximum Volume setting Z2MaxVol Zone 2 Maximum Volume With this setting you can limit the maximum volume for Zone 2 The Maximum Volume range is Off 79 to 30 Z2POnVol Zone 2 Power On Volume This setting determines the volume level applied for Zone 2 each time the receiver is turned on The range is Last Min 1 to 79 Max To use the same volume level as when the receiver was last turned off select Last 4 Tuner Setup See Using XM SIRIU
64. trol other components e If you have connected an fQI capable Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock to the TAPE IN or VCR DVR IN jacks for the remote controller to work properly you must set the input display to HDD see page 22 e If it is an Onkyo component make sure that the RI cable and analog audio cable are connected properly Connecting only an QI cable won t work page 20 e With some components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all e To control an Onkyo component that s connected via AI point the remote controller at the receiver Recording Can t record e On your recorder make sure the correct input is selected e To prevent signal loops and damage to the receiver input signals are not fed through to outputs with the same name e g TAPE IN to TAPE OUT or VCR DVR IN to VCR DVR OUT e When the Pure Audio function is selected recording is not possible because no video signals are output Dis able the function before recording Others The display doesn t work e The display is turned off when the Pure Audio func tion is selected The R functions don t work e To use RI you must make an fRI connection and an analog audio connection RCA between the compo nent and receiver even if they are connected digitally page 20 e While Zone 2 is selected the I functions don t work The receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions In
65. tton that has been programmed with the remote control code for your RI Dock you can control your iPod in the RI Dock with the following buttons The DOCK Remote Mode button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo RI Dock When Using an RI Dock e Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or VCR DVR IN L R jacks Set the RI Dock s I MODE switch to HDD or HDD DOCK See the RI Dock s instruction manual for more information Press the appropriate Remote Mode button first ie Per zonez REMOTE MODE O Zz a f S 2 2 z g 3 lt A oA z I g z 6 OO 4 t z z z ma U 4 O nt 5 ANGLE PLAYMODE RANDOM REPEAT STEREO DIRECT PURE Al D D DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM 8 Omma m ONKYO RC 728M With some components certain buttons may not work as expected and some may not work at all ON STANDBY button Turns the iPod on or off Notes e This button does not turn the Onkyo DS A2 or DS A2X RI Dock on or off e Your iPod may not respond the first time you press this button in which case you should press it again This is because the remote controller transmits the On and Standby commands
66. u want to reset press and hold down the DISPLAY button until the button REMOTE MODE button lights up about 3 seconds RECEIVER i g lt o s fa DOCK and DISPLAY 3 seconds Press the REMOTE MODE button again The REMOTE MODE button flashes ll twice indicating that the button has been reset Each REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with a remote control code When a button is reset its preprogrammed code is restored N RECEIVER fE iy o lt o Resetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings 1 While holding down the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button press and hold down the DISPLAY button until the REMOTE MODE button lights up Peake about 3 seconds 3 seconds 2 Within 30 seconds press the RECEIVER REMOTE MODE button again The REMOTE MODE button flashes twice indicating that the remote controller has been reset Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the receiver look for a solution in this section ir you can t resolve the issue yourself try resetting the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer To reset the receiver to its factory defaults turn it on and while holding down the VCR DVR button press the ON STANDBY button VCR DVR ON STANDBY la Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings
67. ver always turn down the volume before you turn it off TUNING PRESET MENU TOP MENU MUTING Changing the Input Display For the TAPE and VCR DVR buttons the input display name can be changed in the sequence as shown below When the input display name has been changed for one of the buttons below the display name for the other button cannot be changed TAPE button TAPE MD CDR gt DOCK e VCR DVR button VCR DVR DOCK 1 Press the appropriate input pois selector button or The selected input name appears in the display 2 Press and hold down the input selector button selected in the Step 1 above for approximately 3 seconds to change the display name Enjoying Audio Sources INPUT Input selector buttons SELECTOR SPEAKERS A B MASTER VOLUME VOLUME A V a SP A B 6 Se F go 1Oo6d0000600 1 Press the input selector button 4 To adjust the volume use the Receiver tO Select the component that you Receiver receiver s MASTER VOLUME 66656 want to listen to control or the remote zoe so controllers VOLUME A 0Q900 NS buttons Remote Turn the control clockwise to turn up controller 3 Remote the volume or counterclockwise to turn controller down the volume 2 Use the SPEAKERS A and Recover SPEAKERS B buttons on the SPEAKERS A receiver to

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