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Onkyo TX-DS787 Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. Displaying Radio Text RT If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT signals they will be displayed in the front display on the TX DS787 If the station does not this function will be ignored 1 To display the radio text press the RT PTY TP button once e Ifthe current station you are listening to is not an RDS station only the frequency of the station appear e If Waiting appears on the display more time is required to receive the RT information When the information is received the characters will scroll across the front display e If No Text Data appears on the display RT information is not available e The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name Performing a PTY scan 1 Press the FM input source button 2 Press the RT PTY TP button twice The current program type appears on the display Using the SSC dial select the PTY program type you desire Press the SSC dial The TX DS787 will scan until it reaches a station of the program type you selected It will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on until it reaches the next station Pressing the SSC stops the PTY scan at that point If you press the RT PTY TP while NONE is displayed PTY will appear In this case return to step 3 5 Press the SSC dial when it reaches t
2. SURROUND 20 o Front panel display DOLBY DIGITAL DTS EJ stereo gt TUNED 4 PCMDIGITAL DOLBY PRO LOGIC DIRECT L memory L FM STEREO AUTO Front panel facilities Front panel POWER switch Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX DS787 Before turning on the power make sure all cables are properly connected e Turning on the TX DS787 may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit If this is a problem plug the TX DS787 into a different electrical circuit 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the TX DS787 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller STANDBY ON button Pressing this button while the main power is turned on the STANDBY indicator lights up and the front display turns off Pressing it again returns it to the standby state This state turns off the display disables control functions 4 ZONE 2 indicator Lights when a signal is output to the remote zone Zone 2 When the ZONE 2 indicator is off then either output to the remote zone is turned off or Rec Out is selected 6 REC OUT ZONE 2 buttons These buttons allow you to use the TX DS787 to output to a remote zone Zone 2 or to another component for recording purposes Rec Out Pr
3. avreceven TX DS787 Input source buttons SSC Controlling the TX DS787 from the remote zone 2 1 Aiming at the remote sensor press the ON button on the remote controller Note Be aware that if you start using the system in the remote zone Zone 2 while a recording is going on in the main zone the recording will be stopped in the main zone 2 Press the appropriate input selector button on the remote controller to select the desired source 3 Adjust the volume to the desired level Adjusting the volume for the remote zone at the TX DS787 Following the procedure given below you can adjust the volume for the remote zone at the TX DS787 without using the remote controller 1 Press the ZONE 2 VOL button 2 While ZONE 2Volume is displayed turn the SSC dial to adjust the volume to the desired level Select a source After pressing the Zone 2 button you must press an input source button within 3 seconds The Zone 2 indicator lights Ex When the CD button is pressed To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected for the main zone press the Zone 2 button again until Zone2Sel SOURCE appears in the display When Zone2Sel Off is displayed the output to the remote zone is turned off Caution If you are not using the system in the remote Zone always press the ZONE 2 button consecutively to turn t
4. Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals 72 For digital sources sound is sometimes not output depending on media type e Format of digital input source is fixed Other digital formats will not be output Set Digital Format to All in the Audio Setup sub menu of the Input Setup menu page 35 For DTS and PCM sources noises or incorrect starts occur when the digital source is played Digital Format settings is incorrect Try setting Digital Format to the same as the input source in the Audio Setup sub menu of the Input Setup menu page 35 Operation of fan is heard e TX DS787 is equipped with internal ventilation fan to prevent overheating This is not a malfunction Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact disc player DVD player video cassette recorder TV monitor etc that compose your entertainment system The TX DS787 contains an internal microcomputer that performs high level operations However on extremely rare occasions noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation If this occurs unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait five or more seconds and then plug it back in This should correct the situation To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings hold down the VIDEO 1 button with the TX DS787 turned on and then press the REC OUT button
5. 2 6 12V Trigger sub menu USA model only This sub menu allows you to make the required settings to turn on the output from the 12V TRIGGER terminal to control another component or device with the TX DS787 for each input source Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 6 12V Trigger Input DVD a 12V Trigger Off W Quit OSD a 12V Trigger On Select to activate the connected device when the input source is selected Off Select when no device is connected to the 12V TRIGGER terminal or you do not want the connected device to activate Listening Mode Setup 3 Listening Mode Setup menu This menu allows you to make adjustments to the various listening modes These adjustments are in the form of parameters and each one is explained below Note that some parameters cannot be set for some listening modes and that no sub menu will have all parameters Also for some input signal formats changes in the listening mode parameters may actually result in no change to the resulting output signal Menu 3 Listening Mode Setup 4 1 Stereo Setup 2 Theater Dimensional Setup 3 Surround Setup 4 THX Setup 5 Mono Movie Setup U aa Currently selected Mm ENTER Quit OosD listening mode Menu 3 Listening Mode Setup w Enhanced 7 Setup Orchestra Setup Unplugged Setup Studio Mix Setup TV Logic Setup
6. a Bass Press the lt cursor button to decrease the bass sounds and press the gt cursor button to increase the bass sounds The bass can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels in two steps b Treble Press the 4 cursor button to decrease the treble sounds and press the gt cursor button to increase the treble sounds The treble can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels in two steps When switching input sources you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX DS787 is different even though the main volume setting is the same Under normal circumstances you would then have to change the volume setting each time you change the input source This IntelliVolume sub menu allows you to preset a volume level for each input source separately so that when you do switch from one input source to another the TX DS787 adjusts the volume accordingly so that the resulting volume stays the same To set the IntelliVolume simply select an input source at the front panel and if that source is quieter than other sources increase its decibel level with the gt cursor button or if it is louder than other sources decrease its decibel level with the lt cursor button The IntelliVolume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 5 IntelliVolume Input OPT1 a IntelliVolume 0dB UA Quit OSD
7. speaker speakers eho ho l Zis I n 1 l 7 30 130 I vA I l 1 I I I 4 1 8 8 1 9 Subwoofer A subwoofer is recommended for the highest bass effect Only one surround back speaker ema Two surround back speakers p geg 3 a 8 9 8 9 1 TV or screen 6 Surround left speaker 2 Front left speaker 7 Surround right speaker 3 Subwoofer 8 Surround back left speaker 4 Center speaker or Surround back speaker 5 Front right speaker 9 Surround back right speaker 10 Listening position Most dipoles have an arrow on them to indicate their orientation towards the screen So for the side dipoles the arrows point forward For the back dipoles the arrows should point towards each other to achieve the correct acoustical phasing in the room Connecting speakers Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cable Notes The TX DS787 is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges are connected Check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Q min per each speaker terminal e When you are using only one speaker or when you wi
8. L wl mof zonez O man a t 3 ENTER 26 6166 66 ret i TO on Pa oOo O n E B r Pn is ye x cath O wi see pura anO O TOO gt OOOO INO y i TAPE oa me OJOO Ooms veo RED GRR gE AC OUTLETS ape ONe AC 230 240V 50Hz LO KO KOH R one ee ZONE 2 OO 00 6 0 CAUTION SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN PER EACH SPEAKER TERMINAL PNY Ww MULTI CHANNEL CENTE Co ir S VIDEO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 AM FREQUENCY STEP 120v VOLTAGE 12V TRIGGER siret oit SELECTOR a 220 230V For USA models only For worldwide models only For worldwide models only 12 Rear panel facilities DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT coaxial and optical These are the digital audio inputs and outputs There are 2 digital inputs with coaxial jacks and 2 with optical jacks The inputs accept digital audio signals from a compact disc LD DVD or other digital source component For digital output there is 1 optical output The digital outputs can be connected to MD recorders CD recorders DAT decks or other similar components e When using the digital inputs and ou
9. THX Setup Mono Movie Setup Om ENTER Quit OsSD 3 Listening Mode Setup mH NOW OND OW ENTER PY Enhanced 7 Setup Orchestra Setup Unplugged Setup Studio Mix Setup TV Logic Setup All Ch Stereo Setup Vy Quit OsD gt 4 Preference 1 2 3 ivy Volume Setup Headphones Level DTS LFE Level Setup ENTER Quit OSD gt 5 0SD Setup ay 2 ie OSD Config OSD Setup OSD Position M ENTER Quit OSD The On Screen Display OSD menu OSD Menu 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Listening Mode Setup 1 Speaker Setup 4 Preference 5 0SD Setup IS k ETTE Speaker Config z 2 Speaker Distance T laSpeaker Contig 3 Level Calibration 4 Bass Peak Level a Subwoofer Yes ra MM ENTER Quit OsD L pees JSmallen Mai c Center Small ain menu d Surr L R Small e Surr Back Small Q0 MT ENTER Quit OSD Surr Back Out 1ch W Menu Wed Quit OSD Navigating through the OSD menu The explanations here assume you are using the buttons on the TX DS787 when entering the OSD menu However you can use the buttons on the remote controller as well In addition to the display of the OSD Menu on your television monitor the corresponding menu will also be displayed in the front display on the TX DS787 The buttons on the remote control
10. When FM or AM is selcted as the input source Text name or frequency Preset no FM AM frequency Preset no FM AM Listening mode 1 Not displayed if there is no text name programmed for the preset channel 2 Ifa text name is programmed for the preset channel display 2 is displayed for 3 seconds each time the input is changed from FM to AM or vice versa Qi LISTENING MODE buttons Press these buttons to select a listening mode for the current input source DIRECT Select for direct audio output that does not pass through sound alteration circuits and other filters STEREO Select for normal stereo output DO DTS SURROUND Select for the Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS listening modes THX Select for the THX listening mode Remote control sensor 3 MENU button Press to bring up the OSD menu The OSD menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX DS787 A 4 and Y buttons When selecting items in the OSD Menu press these buttons to move the on screen cursor or the highlighted portion upward and downward 5 EXIT button Press to exit the OSD menu when at the Menu Screen or move to one screen previous to the one that is displayed if at any other screen Front panel display SLEEP indicator 2 PCM DIGITAL indicator Listening mode or digital input format indicator 4 MEMORY indicator Fm STEREO indicator
11. 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals e Surr Back R Set the distance from the surround back right speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub menu f Surr Back L Set the distance from the surround back left speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub menu Note For audio using surround back right and surround back left speakers a separately sold 2 channel power amplifier is required f Surr Back Set the distance from the surround back speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals This setting appears if set for one surround back speaker in the Speaker Config sub menu g Surr Left Set the distance from the surround left speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals h Subwoofer Set the distance from the subwoofer to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization is a registered trademark of L
12. It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as each of your components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best Be sure to always refer to the instruction manual that came with the component that you are connecting Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made For input jacks red connectors marked R are used for the right channel white connectors marked L are used for the left channel and yellow connectors marked V are used for video connection Insert all plugs and connectors securely Improper connections can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely affect the sound quality For a detailed explanation of how to connect the devices given below refer to the pages listed Speakers See page 20 Radio antenna See page 22 Enjoying the TX DS787 from a remote room Zone 2 See page 24 Power amplifier See page 26 Default setting Input source Digital input Component video CD OPTICAL 1 PHONO FM AM TAPE DVD COAXIAL 1 INPUT 1 VIDEO 1 COAXIAL 2 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 OPTICAL 2 INPUT 2 VIDEO 4 No setting L Not applicable 17 18 Example of how to connect your equipment Connecting your audio components
13. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appli ances including amplifiers that produce heat Precautions 1 Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit In case of warranty claim please report this number 2 Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 3 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 4 Care From time to time you should wipe 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 off the dirt
14. and classification for which you are looking This makes it much easier for you to find the station you want see Performing a PTY scan and Performing a TP scan on page 52 The three main classifications are explained below RT Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected the text information received from the station is displayed 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 traffic information will be broadcasted periodically Notes e In some cases the characters displayed on the display of the TX DS787 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station Also unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX DS787 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly This is not a malfunction e When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected the name of the station is displayed instead of the frequency The text given in parenthesis is what is actually displayed on the TX DS787 None None No program type News reports News Reports on current events and happenings Current affairs Affairs Topical reporting of current affairs often with a wider range of topics than news reports Information Info General information such as weather forecasts consumer a
15. both to VIDEO 3 e The TX DS787 is designed for use with turntables that use moving magnet cartridges RCA type 12 MONITOR OUT The monitor output includes both composite video and S video configurations This output is for connecting television monitors or projectors Rear panel facilities 13 VIDEO IN OUT These are the video inputs and outputs On the rear panel there are 4 video inputs and 2 video outputs and each one includes both composite video and S video configurations Connect VCRs LD players DVD players and other video components to the video inputs The 2 video output channels can be used to be connected to video tape recorders for making recordings e When connecting a VCR or other video component make sure you connect the audio and video leads together i e both to VIDEO 3 The VIDEO 4 inputs are located on the front panel Composite video jack O lt m S video jack O m 14 12V TRIGGER terminal This terminal is provided so that you can use the operation of the TX DS787 control the operation of another externally connected device Connect the component to this 1 8 inch mini jack terminal and when the set input source is selected the device will turn on Set the 12V TRIGGER terminal using the 12V Trigger setting of the 12V Trigger sub menu see page 40 15 AM FREQUENCY STEP switch see page 7 16 VOL
16. into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the upper 120 V or to the lower 220 230 V whichever is appropriate TX DS787 Remote control sensor Approx 5 meters Installing the remote controller batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover 2 Insert two AA R6 or UM 3 batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram positive and negative symbols inside the battery compartment 3 After batteries are installed and seated correctly replace the compartment cover Notes Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries e To avoid corrosion remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time e Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion If the remote controller does not operate smoothly replace both the batteries at the same time The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller Notes e Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller e Using another remote controlle
17. on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna Indoor AM loop antenna ANTENNA AM FM ie HO 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 To receiver To TV or VCR Connecting the antenna cable to the 75 300 Q antenna adapter For all models other than USA Canadian and European models Connecting the 300 Q ribbon wire Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver Outdoor antenna 300 Q Be ribbon wire Connecting the coaxial cable 1 With your fingernail or a small screwdriver press the stoppers of the 75 300 Q antenna adapter 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 4 Connect the 75 300 Q antenna adapter to the coaxial cable 1 Insert the end of the cable 2 Clamp it in place with pliers 5 Reinstall the cover 1 2 3 4 lt rec 3 inm mm mm 15mm 24 Connecting to the remote zone Zone 2 input Outline Connecting the main and remote zones The TX DS787 allows you to connect another set of speakers and place them i
18. 1 4 Bass Peak Level b Peak Level 12dBaD 1 Turn Volume up 2 Press EXIT just before sound is distorted Quit OSD Note e The volume can be adjusted to either co or between 61 to 18 decibels in 1 decibel increments e Do not allow the distorted sound to be output from the subwoofer for a long time for it may damage the subwoofer Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd 34 Input Setup 2 Input Setup menu This menu allows you to setup the various input sources available with the TX DS787 Each input source may have a great number of settings that are difficult to keep track of so we recommend making a chart to record what you have set and for which component to prevent confusion later Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD l Current Audio Setup Video Setup Input Listening Mode Preset Source Tone Control IntelliVolume 12V Trigger NUR WNE Mm ENTER Quit OSsD 2 1 Audio Setup sub menu The settings made in this sub menu are valid for the input source that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front panel and therefore these settings are made separately for each digital input source This sub menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or FM If this setting is incorrectly made the digital audio signals may not be properly output or not hea
19. 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals c Right Sound comes from the front right speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals d Surr Right Sound comes from the surround right speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals e Surr Back R Sound comes from the surround back right speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub menu f Surr Back L Sound comes from the surround back left speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals This setting appears if set for two surround back speakers in the Speaker Config sub menu f Surr Back Sound comes from the surround back speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals This setting appears if set for one surround back speaker in the Speaker Config sub menu Note For audio using surround back right and surround back left speakers a separately sold 2 channel power amplifier is required g Surr Left Sound comes from the surround left speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals h Subwoofer Sound comes from the subwoofer Adjust the sound level between 15 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals Speaker Setup 1 4 Bass Pea
20. 4 IN jacks on the TX DS787 If there is an S video output terminal on the device connect it to the S VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT jack using an S video cable 19 20 Connecting speakers Before connecting the speakers place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them For surround playback the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important For THX surround EX playback we recommend that you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd Ideal speaker configuration Front right and left speakers e Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the front right and left speakers and enhancing the sonic movement e Surround right and left speakers Adds three dimensional sonic movement and produces environmental sound associated with the background and effect sound for each scene e Surround back speaker Required for enjoying THX Surround EX audio For audio using surround back right and surround back left speakers a separately sold 2 channel power amplifier is required Lucasfilm THX recommends the use of two Surround Back speakers to enjoy the full potential of THX Surround EX An external stereo power amplifier will need to used to power the two speakers from the Pre Amp out terminals However if you are unable to position two speakers in your listening environment a single surround speaker can be used and the TX D
21. CLEAR appears in the front display and the TX DS787 enters the standby state Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC All channels Continuous Power output DIN Maximum Power output EIAJ Dynamic Power Output Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 4 MULTICHANNEL INPUT FRONT L C R SURROUND 100 W per channel min RMS at 8 Q 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion 130 W min RMS at 6 Q 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0 1 total harmonic distortion 135 W at6Q 160 W at6Q 2 x 250 W at 3 Q 2x 210 W at4Q 2 x 130 W at 8 Q 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 60 at 8 Q 2 5 mV 50 KQ 200 mV 50 kQ L R SURROUND BACK L R 200 mV 50 kQ SUBWOOFER COAXIAL 1 2 DIGITAL DVD VIDEO1 4 COMPONENT VIDEO 1 2 Output Level and Impedance Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 2 Pre out 36 mV 50 kQ 0 5 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 28 Vp p 75 Q C 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q PB PR 200 mV 2 2 kQ 1 V 470 Q VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Phono Overload Frequency Response RIAA Deviation Tone Control Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo Phono CD Tape Muting 1 Vp p 75 Q 1
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23. Connecting your video components Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the TX DS787 Refer to the diagram on pages 16 and 17 for the following connection examples 1 Connecting a turntable Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminal on the turntable to the PHONO IN jacks on the TX DS787 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack Note The TX DS787 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges For proper operation connect a ground or earth wire to the GND terminal For some turntables however connecting the ground wire may cause increased noise and in such a case a ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected 2 Connecting a compact disc player Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminal on the compact disc player to the CD IN jacks on the TX DS787 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc player With the initial settings of the TX DS787 the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be
24. MONITOR OUT terminals Video Outputs the OSD Menu through the VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminals Note If the OSD Menu is not displayed on the television monitor you are using confirm whether the television is connected to an S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal or VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal b TV format For all models other than USA and Canadian models The default setting is Auto which means that the television format is detected and automatically set by the TX DS787 However if you know the correct format you can use this setting to choose either PAL or NTSC so that no time is wasted on detection OSD Setup 5 2 OSD Setup sub menu 5 3 OSD Position sub menu This sub menu allows you to customize the OSD menu to display in the manner you desire Menu 5 0SD Setup 5 2 O0SD Setup a Background Color Bluel b Superimpose Mode LI Normal amp c Immediate Display On 4 d Display Position Bottom ww Quit OSD a Background Color Select either Bluel Blue2 Green1 Green2 Magenta Red1 or Red2 as the background color while the OSD menu is displayed b Superimpose Off Select to have the OSD menu displayed on the selected background color Normal Select to have the OSD menu superimposed over the current video if one is displayed or on the selected background color if there is no video signal Black Select to have the OSD menu dis
25. SELECTOR Tip If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in a macro that operation of that button will no longer work in the macro In this case it will be necessary for you to reprogram the macro in order to avoid incorrect operation The codes programmed into a macro will be transmitted at an interval of 0 5 seconds However some devices may not be able to complete one operation in 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case after pressing one operation button you can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next operation button to add another 0 5 seconds between the two operations Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons The macro is then executed by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE MACRO button For example to program the macro described above into the CD MODE button perform the steps given below 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button in this case the CD MODE button press the MODE MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the CD MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and CD appears in the display When you press the MODE MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes and lights again and M 01 appears in the display 2 Press the operation buttons you wish to prog
26. Setup Input DVD a Video DVD CC b Component Video Inputl Dm Quit OSD a Video This setting allows you to match the audio from one component with the video from another Therefore you can set a video source to be displayed while the audio from another input source is heard For example this allows you to play the music from a compact disc while displaying the picture from a video cassette player or other video source The default settings are given below Input source selected Video CD Last PHONO Last FM Last AM Last TAPE Last DVD DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO4 Last When you change to an input source set to Last the video of the input source that you changed from is continued For example if the selected input source is VIDEO 1 and you then change to CD set to Last then the audio from the CD input is played while the video from VIDEO 1 continues e If no video signal is to be assigned to the input source set b Component If a component is connected to the one of the COMPONENT VIDEO inputs 1 or 2 then that input must be set here This setting will not appear if AM FM PHONO CD or TAPE is selected as the input source The default settings are given below Input source selected CD PHONO FM AM TAPE VIDEO 4 VIDEO 3 INPUT 2 VIDEO 2 VCR 2 VID
27. Vp p 75 Q Y 0 28 Vp p 75 Q C 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q PB PR 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz 0 5 T H D 20 Hz to 30 kHz 1 dB CD in Direct mode 10 Hz to 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB CD in Direct mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB 12 dB at 100 Hz 12 dB at 10 kHz 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input 100 dB IHF A 0 5 V input 50 dB TUNER SECTION FM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Mono Stereo 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono Stereo Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio USA amp Canadian models Other area models IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo Alternate Channel Attenuation Selectivity AM Suppression Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo Frequency Response Stereo Separation AM Tuning Range USA amp Canadian models European amp Australian models Worldwide models 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 REMOTE CONTROLLER Transmitter Signal range Power supply 87 5 to 108 0 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 uV 75 Q IHF 0 9 uV 75 Q DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 Q IHF 23 uV 75 Q DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 Q 37 2 dBf 20 uV 75 Q 2 0 dB 40 dB 85 dB 90 dB 76 dB 70 dB 55 dB 50 dB DIN 50 dB 0 2 0 3 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz to 10
28. Zone 2 at the same time To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening to This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the currently selected input source signal This method allows you to a signal while you are actually listening to or watching it 1 Select the input source to record by pressing the corresponding input source button The input source is now selected and you may watch or listen to it as desired 2 Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until Rec Sel SOURCE appears in the front display The currently selected input source signal to the TAPE OUT VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording 3 Start recording at the recording component as desired To confirm the settings press the Rec Out button The current settings will appear for 3 seconds in the front display Notes If you change the input source during recording you will record the signals from the newly selected input source You cannot record the surround effects Digital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL and DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL inputs will be output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL output Digital input signals are only output to the digital outputs and analog input signals are only output from the analog outputs There is no conversion from digital to analog or vice versa When connecting CD players and other digital components do not connect only the digital terminals
29. an Onkyo compact disc player TRACK Selects a track DISC Selects a disk in the CD changer K lt Track down gt Y Track up Play Stop lt x Fast reverse gt gt Fast forward g Pause OPEN CLOSE Open close the disc tray 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX DS787 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS787 ON _la 7 STNBY Emmy 7 MD MODE operation buttons r Numeric keys ENT uses TE ever LE ID Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensor on the Onkyo MD recorder 1 Press the MD MODE button MD appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can used to control an Onkyo mini disc player ON STNBY Turns the mini disc player on and off Kx Track down Co Track up Play Stop lt lt Fast reverse gt Fast forward REC Record gi Pause Eject the disc 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys ENT Enters the settings You may also use the following buttons VOL 4 V Adjusts the volume at the TX DS787 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS787 Using remote controller AUDIO TAPE MODE operation b
30. at a time Each command is then programmed to a different button on the RC 390M remote controller Any button is programmable for this step except for the eight MODE buttons AUDIO CD DVD MD SAT CABLE VCR and TV the two MACRO buttons DIRECT and MODE and the LIGHT button Even after the commands have been memorized keep your old remote controller in a safe place If for some reason the commands are lost e g when the batteries run down it will be necessary to memorize them once again 1 Place the remote controller and the remote controller for the other device facing each other at a distance of 5 to 15 cm 2 to 6 inches apart 2 While pressing and holding down the desired MODE button on the remote controller press the ENT button and then release both buttons When you press and hold down the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENT button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp lights again and LEARN appears in the display 3 Press and release the button on the remote controller to which you want to transfer the next command You may select any button but the eleven ones indicated in the figure below When you press the button RCV appears in the display and the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights again If you press the wrong button by mistake press that same button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes
31. but the analog ones as well There are some restrictions on recording digital signals When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital recording equipment e g MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector 55 56 Recording a source To record an input source signal different from that you are currently watching or listening to Recording the video from one source and the audio from another This method outputs to the audio and video outputs the signal from the input source that you select here This allows you to record an input source signal different from that which you are listening to or watching at the time of recording 1 Press the Rec Out button 2 Within 3 seconds press the input source selector button of the input source signal that you wish to record The signal from the selected input source will now be output to the TAPE OUT VIDEO 1 OUT and VIDEO 2 OUT outputs for recording 3 Start recording at the recording component as desired To confirm the settings press the Rec Out button The current settings will appear for 3 seconds in the front display Notes Be aware that the remote Zone 2 and recording Rec Out outputs use the same circuit and therefore can be used at the same time e You cannot record the surround effects e Dig
32. button For selecting the compact disc for playback when using a CD changer 3 ENT button For entering setting when operating MD or DVD players 11 Rear panel facilities Here is an explanation of the terminals found on the rear of the Insert all plugs and connectors securely Improper TX DS787 and how they are used Before connecting your audio connections can result in noise poor performance or and video components be sure to read this section carefully and damage to the equipment then proceed to the explanations on how to connect each individual component see pages 16 m Improper connection Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting e Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made For input jacks red connectors marked R are used for t Inserted completely the right channel white connectors marked L are used oe f for the left channel and yellow connectors marked V are e Do not bind audio video connection cables with power used for video connection cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality lt ANTENNA pam FM COMPONENT i p RI paN Bo COMPONE PRN Tn sa Pe ono O O OO oeread bli AV RECEIVER rene gy J Xs RS MODEL NO TX DS787 PRE R OUT
33. changed at the OSD Menu Input Setup Audio Setup Digital Input see page 34 3 Connecting a cassette tape deck MD recorder DAT deck or CD recorder Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminals PLAY of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TX DS787 and the input terminals REC to the TAPE OUT jacks Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 depending on the type of connector on the device If you connect the device to the DIGITAL INPUT terminal then this input source must be set for digital input at the OSD Menu Input Setup gt Audio Setup Digital Input If the device also has a digital input jack it can be connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 for digital recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX DS787 Caution The output from the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of the TX DS787 is only the digital signal input to the DIGITAL INPUT jack Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX DS787 Refer to the diagram on pages 16 and 17 for the following connection examples The flow of the video signals is as follows e The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT e The signal that comes in from S VIDEO
34. character you wish to change 5 Rotate the SSC dial to select the character you wish to enter and then press the SSC dial The name entry mode is canceled automatically when you finish entering 10 characters If you enter a name of less than 10 characters press the CHARACTER MEMORY button 1 Select the source whose name you wish to erase by pressing the corresponding input selector button 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button twice Name Erase appears 3 Press the SSC dial The entire name is erased Giving a name to each preset radio station You can give a desired name to each preset radio station 1 Select the preset radio station to which you wish to enter a name Then follow steps 2 through 5 of the above procedure Giving a name to each input source to give a name to each preset radio station To change or erase a name see to To change a name and To erase a name 57 58 Using remote controller Overview The RC 390M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater To do so first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control At this time the display on the remote controller will change to show the component that is selected Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly For example if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX DS787 with the remo
35. conductor of input plugs Turntable motor is not properly grounded Check for proper ground connection e Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected incorrectly Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum Howling is heard when the volume is turned up Turntable and speakers are located too close together Move them farther apart Rough or scratchy sound is heard High range is not clear The needles of turntable is dirty or worn or a problem exists with a connected component Refer to the instruction of the connected components and check for problem Treble control too high Turn treble down No sound is output from the surround back speakers The setting for the surround back speakers does not match the actual configuration Check the Surr Back Out setting OSD MenuSpeaker Setup gt Speaker Config If one surround back speaker is connected select 1 ch and if two surround back speakers are connected select 2 ch page 30 Troubleshooting guide FM AM TUNER VIDEO and AUDIO AM stations cannot be received e AM loop antenna is not connected Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals Buzzing noise on AM stations particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations e Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp Move the AM loop antenna to different position
36. currently set is the one that is modified The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off On On c Surround Speakers Surround L R Surround Back Surround L R Surround L R Back d Dolby D Auto On Off Auto THX Surround EX e DTS On Off Off THX Surround EX Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are connected to the TX DS787 41 42 Listening Mode Setup 3 5 Mono Movie Setup Select this to modify the Mono Movie listening mode The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off Re EQ Off c Surround Speakers Surround L R Surround Back Surround L R Surround L R Back d Front Effect Off On On e Effect Level Low Mid low Middle Middle Mid high High f Room Size Small Mid small Middle Middle Mid large Large Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are connected to the TX DS787 3 6 Enhanced 7 Setup Select this to modify the Enhanced 7 listening mode The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off On Off c Front Effect Off On On d Effect Level Low Mid low Middle Middle Mid high High e Room Size Small
37. for more than 0 5 seconds to scan for an FM station in the direction of the button you pressed FM auto tuning mode After you release the button and a station is received in stereo the scanning stops e The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts See below for a more detailed explanation 49 50 Listening to Radio Broadcasts Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station 1 Tune into the radio station you desire see Tuning into a radio station 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button on the front panel Preset in appears in the front display Press the SSC dial Light 3 Turning the SSC dial select a preset number from 1 to 40 to assign the station to be preset MEMORY Flash 4 Press the SSC dial to finalize the procedure MEMORY Light This programs the radio station as a preset radio station e Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio stations e You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations see page 57 1 Press either the AM or FM input source button The front display should show the currently selected frequency If it displays the listening mode press the DISPLAY button to display the frequency 2 Turn the SSC dial and select the number of the desired preset station When using the remote controller 1 Make sure that AUDIO is s
38. from the speakers Note that the signal to the remote zone Zone 2 will not be affected whether or not headphones are connected 53 54 Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS787 Using the many features of the TX DS787 If one of the messages shown below appears Outputting from different input source You can have the TX DS787 output the audio of one input source through the speakers while the video of another input source is output to the monitor see page 36 Assigning names to input sources You can enter a name for each input source so that when the source is selected the name of that source is displayed in the front display of the TX DS787 see page 57 Temporarily changing the speaker output levels To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily use the remote controller and follow the procedure given below Note that the calibration settings will return to the original settings when the TX DS787 is put in standby 1 Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker 2 Press the LEVEL or button to adjust the volume level Using the sleep time To set the sleep timer press the SLEEP button on the remote controller and then set the time that you want the TX DS787 to enter the standby state see page 59 Temporarily turning off the sound To turn off the sound momentarily such as when interrupted by a phone call press the MUTING button on the remote controller see page 5
39. ft SBL SBR Tip When setting the speaker size in the Speaker Config sub menu use the guidelines given below Large The complete frequency range for the channel you are setting will be output from the speaker Small Frequencies of the channel you are setting lower than 80 Hz will be output from the subwoofer If the front speakers are set to Large then the sound may be output from both the left and right speakers Set all speakers for THX speaker systems to small 1 1 Speaker Config sub menu Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of each speaker Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 1 Speaker Config a Subwoofer Yes b Front Small amp c Center Small amp d Surr L R Small e Surr Back Small Surr Back Out 1ch Wha Quit OSD a Subwoofer Yes Select when a subwoofer is connected No Select when a subwoofer is not connected b Front Large Select if the front speakers are large sized Small Select if the front speakers are small sized e If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting then this setting is fixed to Large c Center None Select if no center speaker is connected Large Select if the center speaker is large sized Small Select if the center speaker is small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting then Large c
40. is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e Be aware that if you press a button other than DIRECT MACRO button in Step 2 then you will in effect be overwriting the previous direct macro with a new direct macro Using a Macro function ON LATE NIGHT DIMMER LeveL ENT HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC390M STNBY ENT Macro mode programming memo Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller 1 Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the remote controller 2 While pressing and holding down the ON and STNBY buttons re insert the batteries in their correct orientation and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator flashes slowly and CLEAR appears in the display 3 Press the ENT button The SEND LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and then turns off and AUDIO appears in the display All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote controller returns to its factory presets Notes e Proceed
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42. send its commands as do most other remote controllers Though most remote controller codes can be memorized by the remote controller be aware that some remote controllers use a system that is quite different from the remote controller and therefore may not be able to be programmed Some remote controllers have a single button that performs multiple functions for example the function may change each time the button is pressed If this is the case each function must be programmed to a separate button on the remote controller Once you have transferred the commands from the other remote controller refer to the instruction manual that came with that product for instructions on how to operate that product Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote controller have new batteries If either of them has batteries that are low you may not be able to program the commands of the other remote controller properly into the remote controller See page 69 for how to erase the memorized commands from all buttons Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller SEND LEARN indicator MODE buttons d ENT ONKYO HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC S90M Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button for the command p
43. the TX DS787 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS787 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller The remote controller has two learning functions One is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes from other remote controllers The other is a macro learning function that enables you to program of series of operations into the remote controller so that they can all be performed at once by pressing one button 5 to 15 cm 2 to 6 inches _ l__ seEND LEARN indicator MODE buttons CHSEL LTENGHT DIMMER Gm LEVEL ENT Programming procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC 390M remote controller you must first decide under which MODE button you want the commands to be linked In general you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you are programming For example if you are programming the functions from a remote controller for a compact disc player you would choose the CD MODE button Then by pressing the CD MODE button the buttons on the RC 390M remote controller will change to the commands you program here to operate the compact disc player After programming which MODE button to use you will then transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller over to the RC 390M remote controller one
44. the new codes see page 65 The remote controller has 408 memory slots 8 modes x 51 buttons Some remote controllers may have more commands that can be remembered by the remote controller In such cases it will be necessary for you to determine which commands are more important than others If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming or if you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 2 If a failure occurs during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly NG appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 3 If a failure occurs five times in row during programming ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 3 If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote controller the SEND LEARN indicator flashes six times quickly FULL appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Try programming under a different MODE button When you want to program a command to a button to which you have already programmed a command simply follow the same procedure given and programming for that button will be overwritten The remote controller uses infrared rays to
45. to Step 3 immediately after Step 2 otherwise the batteries will be consumed quickly e If you press any button other than the ENT button in Step 3 nothing will be erased In this case resume from Step 1 MACRO MODE MACRO L AUDIO MODE MACRO L CD MODE MACRO L DVD MODE MACRO MD MODE MODE MODE MODE DIRECT MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO SAT CABLE VCR TV Operation 1 Operation 2 Operation 3 Operation 4 Operation 5 Operation 6 Operation 7 Operation 8 Operation 9 Operation 10 Operation 11 Operation 12 Operation 13 Operation 14 Operation 15 Operation 16 69 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX DS787 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction or worn out batteries in the remote controller POWER Power shuts off immediately after power on e Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated Remove the power cord from outlet immediately Contact your Onkyo service center No power Power cord is disconnected Connect power cord External noise in the affecting the internal microcomputer Turn the power button off and then on again or remove the power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again e Internal fuse is b
46. twice CLEAR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Buttons that cannot be programmed 63 64 4 Press and hold down the button that corresponds to the command you are programming on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice and SAVED appears in the display After flashing twice the SEND LEARN indicator will light again and LEARN appears in the display Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you desire from the other remote controller and program them to buttons on the remote controller under the same MODE Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different MODE e g when programming from a different remote controller Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to complete the programming Operate the newly programmed buttons to make sure the learning function was performed properly Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller Notes The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players cassette tape decks DVD players and mini disc recorder have already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller You may however use these buttons to program the codes for other remote controllers If you wish to restore the Onkyo preset codes after you program new codes you must first erase
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48. 9 Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble levels at the Tone Control sub menu of the OSD menu Input Setup gt Tone Control see page 40 You can also press the BASS TREBLE button on the front to display either BASS or TREBLE in the front display the display will change each time the button is pressed and turn the SSC dial to adjust the volume This function only affects the front left and right speakers the center speaker and the subwoofer Adjusting the brightness of the front display You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX DS787 with DIMMER button on the remote controller or on the TX DS787 front panel with other than European models see page 9 If you try to perform an operation that is not possible Not available appears followed by one of the messages shown below to explain the reason 8 The operation is not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX DS787 The operation is not allowed because the selected input source is set for multichannel input No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set Enjoying the multichannel output Before you can use a component with multichannel output you must first select Yes for the Multichannel setting in the OSD menu for that input source Input Setup Audio Setup see page 34 Also select Multichannel using the Audio Selector button on the front panel 1 Pr
49. All Ch Stereo Setup ww BR NOWOHIUD Om ENTER Quit OSD Menu 3 Listening Mode Setup 3 1 Stereo Setup a Subwoofer On Quit OSD 3 1 Stereo Setup Select this to modify the Stereo listening mode The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On 3 2 Theater Dimensional Setup Select this to modify the Theater Dimensional T D listening modes The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Listening Angle 20deg 40deg 40deg c Center Off On Off d Front Expander Off On Off e Virtual Surr Level 3 dB to 3 dB 0 dB f Dialog Enhance Off On Off 3 3 Surround Setup Select this to modify the plain Dolby Digital DTS and Pro Logic Surround listening modes The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off On Off c Surround Speakers Surround L R Surround Back Surround L R Surround L R Back d Dolby D 6 1 Auto On Off Auto e DTS ES Auto On Off Auto Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are connected to the TX DS787 3 4 THX Setup Select this to modify the THX listening modes the one that is
50. EO 1 VCR 1 DVD INPUT 1 Component video input Not assigned with the default settings Input Setup 2 3 Listening Mode Preset sub menu With the TX DS787 you can set a different listening mode for each different signal type that comes from each input source and also set the parameters for the listening mode itself For example if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD video signal is DTS and the compact disc signal is PCM then you can set a different listening mode for each This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of movies or music Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 3 ListeningMode Preset Input DVD a 2ch Source Stereo b PCM fs 96k Stereo W c Multichannel Mono 4 Source Surround W om Quit OSD The 5 1 channel digital surround format has a variety of versions including Dolby Digital and DTS The 5 1 channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full range 20 Hz to 20 kHz channels left and right front center and two surround channels plus an LFE channel Low Frequency Effect for the low range effect sound It will create a realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and concert halls Relationship between input source and listening mode Input source signals a 2ch Source Set a listening mode for the input
51. Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemi cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or re move 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 AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz written on the rear panel Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to con form to 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 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 termi nals 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 termi nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMP
52. IN is sent to S VIDEO OUT The signal that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO IN is sent to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Caution If only the video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made even if the input from each source component is through a component video connection the picture will not appear If only the S video connection for the MONITOR OUT is made the picture will not appear 4 Connecting a DVD player or LD player Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video output terminal composite on the device to the DVD VIDEO IN jack on the TX DS787 If there is an S video output terminal on the device connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN jack using an S video cable If the device has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the TX DS787 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 depending on the type of connector on the DVD player With the initial settings of the TX DS787 the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the OSD Menu Input Setup gt Aud
53. Lights when tuned into an FM radio broadcast in stereo Q TUNED indicator AUTO indicator Multi function display RDS indicator European models only Remote controller I l aoe jie XN Es rR By ES ee TRACK DISC ps aa E eS i 0 SI LO f O3 oo O Ss sd eae LATENIGHT DIMMER For a more detailed explanation of how to use the remote controller refer to pages 58 through 69 D SEND LEARN indicator Lights red when sending a signal LCD display Displays the component being operated or the operation status ON STNBY button ON Turns on the TX DS787 STNBY Places the TX DS787 in the standby state Be aware that pressing the STNBY button only places the TX DS787 in standby and does not turn the power completely off D SLEEP button For setting the sleep time 6 DIRECT MACRO button For executing and programming the Direct Macro function 6 MODE buttons For selecting the component to be operated by the remote controller D DISPLAY DVD SET button For changing the display in the front display However when in the DVD mode this button displays the DVD setup menu CH button For selecting a tuner preset channel EXIT RETURN button For entering the selected setting and returning to the previous screen AUDIO button For selecting the audio input signal The setting changes from AUTO to Multichannel to Ana
54. Mid high or High Room Size This parameter allows you set virtual hall size to simulate for each surround mode You can choose from Large Mid Large Middle Mid Small or Small 43 44 Listening Mode Setup Listening angle The listening angle is the angle subtended by the front left and right speakers as seen from the listener The setting of 20 and 40 degrees are only for nominal purposes so select the setting that is closest to your actual listening angle Front left speaker ee Loy Front right speaker Listening angle Center For systems that have a center speaker the center channel signal can be output from the center speaker For instance in systems where the front left and right speakers are small use of the center speaker may provide a better sound space If your system uses a center speaker be sure to perform the level calibration with the left and right speakers in the Speaker Setup menu beforehand On The center channel signal is output to the center speaker Off The center channel signal is output from the front left and right speakers Phantom Center Relationship between listening mode and parameter Front Expander The front expander function spreads out the sound from the front speakers for the feeling of a wide sound space On Select to turn on the front expander function to simulate a wider sound space Off Select to turn off the front expander func
55. Mid small Middle Middle Mid large Large 3 7 8 9 and 10 Orchestra Setup Unplugged Setup Studio Mix Setup TV Logic Setup Select this to modify the Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix and TV Logic listening modes the one that is currently set is the one that is modified The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off On Off c Surround Speakers Surround L R Surround Back Surround L R Surround L R Back d Front Effect Off On On e Effect Level Low Mid low Middle Middle Mid high High f Room Size Small Mid small Middle Middle Mid large Large Surround Back can only be selected when two surround back speakers are connected to the TX DS787 3 11 All Ch Stereo Setup Select this to modify the All Ch Stereo listening mode The parameters that can be set are shown in the table below Parameter Setting Initial value a Subwoofer Off On On b Re EQ Off On Off Listening Mode Setup Description listening mode parameters Subwoofer Set this to Off if you are not using a subwoofer even if one is connected If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config sub menu then this setting will not appear Re EQ Depending on the listening mode you can either turn Re EQ on or off Re EQ Re EQ re equalization takes the edginess o
56. ONKYO AV Receiver X DS Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Before using Facilities and connections Setting OSD menu Enjoying music or videos Remote controller Appendix 28 48 58 70 WARNING TO REDUCE THE 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK f 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 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 servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safeguards 10 11 12 Read Instructi
57. ORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes 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 AMPERE SOCKET If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT lt gt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM S2898A NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE For U S models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s at tention to Article 820 40 of the NEC ANSI NFPA 70 which pro vides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori
58. RC S90M Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Make sure that you point the remote controller toward the sensor on the Onkyo DVD player 1 Press the DVD MODE button DVD appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can used to control an Onkyo DVD player ON STNBY Turns the DVD player on and off DVD SET Enters the DVD setup menu DVD player on screen buttons MENU Displays the menu A V a gt Moves the cursor ENTER Confirms the selection RETURN Return buttons DVD player buttons K lt Chapter Track down Co Chapter Track up Play Stop lt lt Fast reverse gt Fast forward fi Pause OPEN CLOSE Open close the disc tray 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys ENT Confirm You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX DS787 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS787 Note The ENT button on the bottom right of the numeric keys has the same function as ENTER of the ENTER cursor button SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons No preset codes are programmed into the SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons You can use these buttons to program the remote controller signals of other devices see page 63 You may use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusts the volume at
59. S787 has an internal amplifier to power this speaker for your convenience e Subwoofer Produces powerful and heavy bass Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback e Front right and left speakers e Surround right and left speakers The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be properly distributed to the front right and left speakers for optimized surround playback Speaker placement Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings Here only typical example of speaker placement and recommendations are shown Important points regarding speaker placement Front left and right speakers and center speaker e Place these three speakers at the same height from the floor e Place each speaker so that sound is aimed at the location of the listener s ears when at the listening position Surround left and right speakers e Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than that of the listener s ears Surround back speaker Surround back left and right speakers e Surround back speaker is required for enjoying THX Surround EX audio e Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle between each speaker and the listener is approximately 30 degrees e Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than that of the listener s ears Only one surround back Two surround back
60. Set up an outdoor AM antenna Noise is heard at high pitched sounds on AM stations e Noise from TV set Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the TV Move unit away from TV set Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations e Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp e Noise from automobile ignition Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna The indicators light for stereo reception but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad e Station is too strong Change to FM indoor antenna e Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains Use antenna that has better directivity and select a point where distortion is least Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard on FM stations e Station is too weak Install an outdoor FM antenna e Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna No preset station is recalled e Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time The memory contents are lost Store all stations again Desired picture does not appear e Improper connection Check the connection again Insert the plugs and connectors
61. TAGE SELECTOR see page 7 15 Example of how to connect your equipment DVD recorder or other digital video recording device VIDEO 1 7 Refer to page 19 Satellite tuner or TV VIDEO 3 6 Refer to page 19 TAPE 3 Refer to page 18 Tape deck MD recorder DAT deck CD recorder 2 Refer to page 18 Turntable PHONO 1 Refer to page 18 Analog signal Digital signal Q Signal flow pobedeso lt g scenes COMPONENT VIDEO R L VIDEO AAA EY woo AA A RY w YY AN WN WN YY SA A FX BH EY ew ANEAN DE G iC s lt o G DVD player DVD 4 Refer to page 18 VCR VIDEO 2 5 Refer to page 18 Example of how to connect your equipment Front panel of TX DS787 MASTER VOLUME VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT Video camera VIDEO 4 9 Refer to page 19 TV monitor or Projector MONITOR OUT 8 Refer to page 19 TE Standard connections Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX DS787 in the standard manner There are many ways that any one component can be connected and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such
62. adon Zone 2 Zone 2 left right speaker speaker TX DS787 Signal flow Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input Outline If the TX DS787 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared beams from the remote controller cannot enter then operation with the remote controller will not be possible In such a case it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet for the infrared beams from the controller to reach Wall outlet Power supply Connecting block In the cabinet Mini plug cable TX DS787 Connect the connecting block to the IR IN MAIN input at the TX DS787 Install the remote sensor at a location where it can detect the infrared beams from the remote controller 3 Connect the remote sensor to the connecting block Remote sensor Remote controller Outside of the cabinet 25 Connecting power amplifiers and two surround back speakers Connecting power amplifiers Connecting two surround back speakers Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes than with the TX DS787 alone If power amplifiers are used connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Power amplifier SUB WOOFER 1 Subwoofer 6 Surround
63. annot be selected for this setting d Surr L R None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround left and right speakers are large sized Small Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting e Surr Back None Select if no surround back left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround back left and right speakers are large sized Small Select if the surround back left and right speakers are small sized e If None is selected for the Surround L R setting then this setting is fixed to None The display also disappears from the screen e If Small is selected for the Surround L R setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting f Surr Back Out 1ch Select if there is only one surround back speaker 2ch Preout Only Select if there are two surround back speakers For preout output only Speaker Setup 1 2 Speaker Distance sub menu Here you will enter the distance from each speaker to your normal listening position Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization This is important for the timing of the acoustics to create the proper sound space that the TX DS787 and today s sound systems are able to produce Note Speakers that you selected No or None for in the Sp
64. ations Tuning into a radio station One of the features of the TX DS787 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations The TX DS787 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system Also by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently you can select them easily by pressing the CH button on the remote controller AM Band Frequency FM Tuned FM STEREO in stereo Auto mode Frequency Band Press either the AM or FM input source button Using the TUNING UP and DOWN buttons on the front panel tune into the station you desire When you tune into a radio station TUNED indicator appears in the display If you tune into an FM station in stereo then FM STEREO appears If the signal is weak it may be impossible to tune into the station in stereo In such a case press the FM MUTE MODE button on the front panel The AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is output in the monaural mode To return to stereo press the FM MUTE MODE button again AUTO appears Some inter station noise may be heard but the sound will not cut in and out as it would if stereo was selected The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9kHz increments for AM When tuning into FM stations you can press the TUNING UP or DOWN button continuously
65. ception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended FM antenna USA and Canadian models Other gt models S T D Strip away the insulation from the end of the cable then fully insert the stripped end of the cable ANTENNA Indoor AM loop antenna Hint Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either terminal Unlike speaker cabling there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals Connecting antennas Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkage Please make sure that you follow the considerations e Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc e Itis dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines transformers etc To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna ANTENNA AM O Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside e Do not remove the AM loop antenna To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards
66. completely e Video Setup sub menu of Input Setup menu settings are incorrect Check Settings No OSD Menu display e Improper connection Check connections e OSD Menu is displayed when monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT Confirm connections e Monitor is connected to MONITOR OUT VIDEO when the OSD output is set to S Video or monitor is connected to MONITOR OUT S VIDEO when the OSD output is set to Video Check the OSD Config sub menu of OSD Setup page 29 Picture and sound do not match Improper connection Check connections e Video Setup sub menu of Input Setup menu settings are incorrect Check settings No sound or sound of the selected source is not heard e Digital Setup sub menu of Input Setup menu settings are incorrect Check settings No picture appears on the TV screen or monitor TV or monitor is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver Set the TV or monitor to the receiver input e Video cable is not connected securely Check connections e S VIDEO IN signal is output at VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT but VIDEO IN signal is only output at VIDEO OUT Also COMPONENT VIDEO IN signal is only output at COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Check the input and output signals 71 Troubleshooting guide REMOTE CONTROLLER Front panel controls function but remote controller controls do not N
67. d control systems from Niles and Xantech to name a few 7 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUT If your DVD player or other device has component video connectors be sure to connect them to these component video connectors on the TX DS787 The TX DS787 has two component video input connectors to obtain the color information Y PB PR directly from the recorded DVD signal or other video component and one component video output connector to output it directly into the matrix decoder of the display device By sending the pure DVD component video signal directly the DVD signal forgoes the extra processing that normally would degrade the image The result is vastly increased image quality with incredibly lifelike colors and crisp detail Y PB PR RCA type Oma ST 13 14 Rear panel facilities 8 SPEAKERS 6 terminals are provided for the front left front right front center surround left surround right and surround back speakers Speaker outputs are compatible with banana plug connectors other than European models 9 AC OUTLETS The TX DS787 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX DS787 By doing this you can use the STANDBY ON button on the TX DS787 to turn on and off the connected devices as well The shape number and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of p
68. d explanation of how to calibrate the speaker levels see page 32 MUTING Activates the mute function This button mutes the playback sound immediately This can be useful for example when you receive a telephone call while listening to music or another source When pressed Muting is displayed on the TX DS787 Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on AUDIO For selecting the audio input signal The setting changes from AUTO to Multichannel to Analog and back each time this button is pressed INPUT SELECTOR Selects an input source e Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX DS787 Re EQ Depending on the listening mode you can turn the cinema re equalization function on or off e The re equalization function takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment LATE NIGHT Sets High Low or Off for the late night function e Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range therefore to hear the quieter sounds such as human conversations they must be played back at larger volumes When this parameter is set to High or Low the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds at low volumes This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movi
69. e appliance and cart combination to overturn wr 83125A Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli able operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheat ing and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided There should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an opening behind the appliance Power Sources The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Grounding or Polarization The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety pur pose of the polarized plug 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
70. e at low volumes during the nighttime Notes The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Digital software Some sounds may produce no or little effect The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital encoded software CH SEL Selects a speaker for changing the speaker output level e See TEST button above DIMMER Adjusts the display brightness There are three settings available normal dark and very dark LEVEL Increases the speaker level e See TEST button above LEVEL Decreases the speaker level e See TEST button above Listening mode buttons STEREO Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo listening mode e If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Stereo listening mode SURROUND Changes the listening mode to the surround mode for the current input signal e g Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS e If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Surround listening mode If Dolby Digital or DTS was already set as the listening mode The operating mode for the 6 1 channel matrix playback of sources that allow 6 1 channel matrix playback will change as follows see page 43 Auto gt On gt Off Auto DIRECT Changes the listening mode directly to the Direct listening mode e If pressed the liste
71. e that you can always enjoy SSC LEVEL CH SEL DIMMER Selecting an input source Before you can listen to any input media you must first select the input source at the TX DS787 This tell it which input source to output to the speakers and monitor To select an input source simply press the button on the front panel or on the remote controller that corresponds to the input source you want After you have selected the input source simply turn on the corresponding component and play the media Adjusting the volume Adjusting the main volume adjust the volume level output from all the speakers connected to the TX DS787 together If headphones are connected this also adjusts the volume heard from the headphone speakers To adjust the volume either press the VOL ANV buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER VOLUME dial To increase the volume turn the dial to the right to decrease the volume turn the dial to the left Changing the listening mode To change the listening mode during playback turn the SSC dial on the front panel or the listening mode buttons on the remote controller see page 59 Listening with headphones To listen with headphones plug a pair headphones with a standard stereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX DS787 front panel When you connect headphones the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound will be heard
72. eaker Config sub menu will not appear Only one surround back speaker Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 2 Speaker Distance a Unit meters 0 b Front L R 3 60m D c Center 3 60m D d Surr Right 2 10m Surr Back 2 10m d 4 g Surr Left 2 10m 0 h Subwoofer 3 60m WD Wed Quit OSD Two surround back speakers Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 2 Speaker Distance a Unit meters W b Front L R 3 60mQ c Center 3 60ma0 d Surr Right 2 10m amp e Surr Back R 2 10ma f Surr Back L 2 10m g Surr Left 2 10m ad h Subwoofer 3 60m Mw Quit OSD a Unit feet Select if you will enter the distances in feet meters Select if you will enter the distances in meters b Front L R Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same distance from the listener If they are not you may lose the center position for stereo sound c Center Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 15 meter intervals d Surr Right Set the distance from the surround right speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 0 5 feet intervals 0 3 to
73. earing the THX Surround EX logo when in the THX Surround EX mode faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home This product may also engage the THX Surround EX mode during the playback of 5 1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the tastes of the individual listener Input Setup T D Theater Dimensional For the best enjoyment of your home theater it is recommended that you have at least front left and right speakers a center speaker and surround left and right speakers However even if you only have front left and right speakers you can still enjoy multichannel audio by using this mode This mode controls the characteristics of the sound that reaches each ear to reproduce a multi speaker setup To receive the full effect there is an optimum listening position sweet spot Refer to the explanation of the listening angle In addition if the reflective sound components are large it may be difficult to achieve the desired result so be sure to set up your system and listening position to minimize reflective sound Enhanced 7 Enhanced 7 intends to reproduce a natural surround environment by using 7 channel speakers The sound effects moving smoothly toward the surround back This mode is good for music and TV sports
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75. eft channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 depending on the type of connector on the device With the initial settings of the TX DS787 the VIDEO 1 input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the OSD Menu Input Setup Audio Setup gt Digital Input see page 34 If the device also has a digital input jack it can be connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 for digital recording of the source for REC OUT at the TX DS787 8 Connecting a television monitor or projector Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video input terminal composite on the monitor to one of the MONITOR OUT jacks on the TX DS787 If there is an S video input terminal on the monitor connect it to the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack using an S video cable If the device has component video inputs connect them to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Caution Note that the OSD Menu will only be displayed on the monitor connected to MONITOR OUT and not those connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks 9 Connecting video camera or television game Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video output terminal composite on the device to the VIDEO
76. eks after the last time the unit has been turned off This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate 27 28 The On Screen Display OSD menu The OSD menu is a setting menu that is displayed on your TV monitor and allows you to perform your speaker settings setup your input sources set the listening modes and much more In most situations you will only need to set this once during the installation and layout of your home theater and it rarely needs to be changed later The OSD menu consists of a main screen that is divided up into 5 menus Speaker Setup Input Setup Listening Mode Setup Preference and OSD Setup These menus are then divided up into various sub menus and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish Menu gt _ gt 1 Speaker Setup BWHH Speaker Config Speaker Distance Level Calibration Bass Peak Level Dm ENTER Quit OSsD NUBWNE gt 2 Input Setup Input DVD Audio Setup Video Setup Listening Mode Preset Tone Control IntelliVolume 12V Trigger Dm ENTER Quit OsSD gt 3 Listening Mode Setup NR OB WwW Speaker Setup e Input Setup e Listening Mode Setup e Preference e OPBWNHE OSD Setup a z ENTER Quit OSD Stereo Setup Theater Dimensional Setup Surround Setup
77. elow and set the OSD output to Video The initial setting is S Video 1 Press the MENU button 1 Speaker Setup appears in the front display 2 Turn the SSC dial to the right to display 5 OSD Setup and press the SSC dial OSD Config appears 3 Press the SSC dial OSD Out S Video appears 4 Turn the SSC dial to the right to display OSD Out Video The OSD output changes to Video 29 30 Speaker Setup 1 Speaker Setup menu After you have installed the TX DS787 connected all the components and determined the speaker layout it is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout Before you perform the following settings it is important that you first determine the following characteristics The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected e The distance from each speaker to your normal listening position Menu 1 Speaker Setup Speaker Config Speaker Distance Level Calibration Bass Peak Level BWNHHR ww ENTER Quit OSD Memo Only one surround back speaker Monitor sw Center Init Imit lm ft Im ft l s mitt SB Imitt Two surround back speakers Monitor ee SW Center mitt Im ft Init lm ft lt i m lm
78. enna adapter x 1 Remote controller x 1 For all models other than USA Batteries AA R6 or UM 3 x 2 Canadian and European models Controlling an Onkyo CD player eee 60 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder eee 60 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck 61 Calling up a preset radio station eee eee eee 61 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player 0 0 ee eee 62 SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons 62 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller Programming procedure cece cece es eee eee cents eeeeee 63 Erasing the programmed command from one button 65 Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button 65 Using a Macro function c sseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 66 What is a Macro function 00 0 eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeens 66 Programming a Macro function cece eeeeeeeeeereees 66 Running a Macro function cece eeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeens 66 Programming the Direct Macro function cee 67 Running a Direct Macro function 0 ce eeeeeeeeeee 67 Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 68 Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 68 Erasing all commands and macros that have been PTOLTAMIMEM osain seneni einsa ii ss 69 Macro mode programming Memo 1 0 0 eects 69 Appendix Troubleshooting guide sssssssnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 70 POWER i 3 dsstetatus aidie A EEE 70 SPEAKERS aerie
79. ep 2 1 Press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button AUDIO appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control the TX DS787 Using remote controller LIGHT Illuminates the buttons SLEEP Sets the sleep function The SLEEP buttons enables you to set the TX DS787 to turn off automatically after a specified time period If you press it once the TX DS787 will turn off after 90 minutes Each time it is pressed thereafter the remaining time until the TX DS787 turns off decreases by 10 minutes While the sleep function is enabled you can press the SLEEP button to see how much time is left To cancel the sleep function press the SLEEP button when the time displayed is less than 10 minutes ON STNBY Turns on the TX DS787 or puts it in standby DISPLAY Changes the display e Same as the DISPLAY button on front panel of the TX DS787 VOL A V Adjusts the volume CH Selects the tuner preset stations TEST Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels e Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the OSD Menu When TEST button is pressed the test noise pink noise is output Use the LEVEL buttons to increase or decrease the sound level Use the CH SEL button to change from speaker to speaker For a more detaile
80. erloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger ous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appli ance Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified ser vice personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance form 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 appliance C If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water D If the appliance 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 appliance to its normal operation E Ifthe appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance this indicates a need for service 21
81. es 20 Ideal speaker configuration ccc eeeseeeeseeeteeeeeees 20 Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback o 0 eee eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 20 Speaker placement 20 Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cable eA Connecting a subwoofer 21 Connecting antennas ccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 22 Assembling the AM loop antenna cceeceeseereeseeeeeee 22 Connecting the AM antenna cable eee 22 Connecting the included antennas 00 0 0 teers 22 Connecting an FM outdoor antenna eee 23 Connecting an AM outdoor antenna eee e eee 23 Directional linkage 00 eea 23 Connecting the antenna cable to the 75 300 Q antenna adapter oo eeceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeee 23 Connecting to the remote zone input 24 Connecting the main and remote zones eee 24 Connecting to the IR IN MAIN input 25 Connecting power amplifiers and two surround back speakers cccs 26 Connecting power amplifiers 00 0 cece eteteeeeeeee 26 Connecting two surround back speakers cee 26 Connecting the power ccssseeeeeesseeeenees 27 Connecting the power oo ccc eeseseeceeeneeseeseeeenetaeeaeees 2 The On Screen Display OSD menu 28 Navigating through the OSD menu eee 29 Speaker Setup csccccsseccesseeeeesseeeeeseeeessseeeensees 30 1 Speaker Setup menu o 0 cece cee ee eee eeeeaeeee 30 1 1 Speaker
82. ess the REC OUT button to output the audio and video signals to a recording component for recording purposes Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX DS787 in a different room which is referred to as a remote zone Zone 2 When either button is pressed the currently selected input source for recording or outputting to the remote zone is displayed in the front panel display If SOURCE is displayed then the same input source as that selected for the main zone will be output To select an input source press the desired button REC OUT or ZONE 2 and then press one of the input source button within 3 seconds That source will be output for recording or viewing in the remote zone To turn off either the REC OUT or ZONE 2 output when SOURCE is displayed press the button again OFF appears in the front display Notes e The Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time When Rec Out is selected nothing is output to Zone 2 and vice versa e When not using Rec Out or Zone 2 turn off the signal If turned on and the connected component is not turned on the electric signal will still be sent through the circuitry and the excess load may cause deterioration of the audio signal MASTER VOLUME dial The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume for the main zone The volume for the remote zone Zone 2 is independent D PHONES jack This is a s
83. ess the input source button for the component with multichannel output connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on the rear of the TX DS787 2 Turn on the connected component and start playing the desired media 3 If necessary press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select an individual speaker Then press the LEVEL or button to adjust the output level as desired Adjust the speaker output levels so that you can hear the same sound level from each speaker at the listening position For the front right front left center surround right surround left surround back right and surround back left speakers the output levels can be adjusted between 12 to 12 decibels The subwoofer can be adjusted between 15 and 12 decibels 4 Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial or the VOL 4 V buttons on the remote controller Recording a source REC OUT Input source buttons Of course the TX DS787 can also be used to record an input source media This allows you to make copies of the music or videos you like copy them from one type of media to another or even record what is being broadcast on television or radio Be aware that the Rec Out and Zone 2 buttons use the same circuit so that you cannot make recording and output to the remote zone
84. ffairs medical help etc Sport Sport Live sports action sports news and interviews Education Educate Formal educational programs Drama Drama Radio plays and serials Culture Culture Cultural programs including religious affairs Science and technology Science Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied Varied Speech based programs not covered by the above categories e g quizzes panel games and comedy Pop music Pop M Popular commercial music usually from past or present sales charts e g Top 40 Rock music Rock M Popular music with an alternative appeal often not appearing on sales charts Middle of the road music M O R M Easy listening music as opposed to Pop Rock or Classical Light classics Light M Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation Serious classics Classics Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc including the Grand Opera Other music Other M Music styles not covered by the above categories e g Jazz Rhythm amp Blues Folk Country and Reggae Alarm Alarm When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast this ALARM will flash on the display 51 52 Listening to RDS broadcasts RT PTY TP SSC
85. fied it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests Only then can a product feature the THX Select logo which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come THX Select requirements define hundreds of parameters including power amplifier performance and pre amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains THX Select receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies e g THX Mode see page 38 which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback Before using this unit AM FREQUENCY STEP L 9kHz 1okHz VOLTAGE SELECTOR mo 220 230V Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models only Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM band tuning steps Please set this switch to match the AM band tuning step frequency in your area U S A and Canada 10 kHz Other areas 9 kHz Setting the Voltage selector Worldwide models 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 Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230 V or 120 V If the preset voltage is not correct for your area insert a screwdriver
86. he ZONE 2 function off Notes Controlling the TX DS787 without the remote controller 1 Press the Zone 2 button on the TX DS787 If the source for the main zone is selected as the source for the remote zone and the source for the main zone is changed then the source for the remote zone will change as well In the remote zone you can only play the source in the 2 channel mode You cannot play the source in the remote zone in the surround mode You can only play the source in the Stereo mode or Direct mode in the main zone when you are playing the source in the remote zone If the Rec Out button is pressed in the main room while someone is using the system in the remote zone the Zone 2 function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the remote zone The Zone 2 terminal is an analog output Digital signals are not output If no sound is heard from the selected input source check if the component is connected to the analog inputs Please note that some third party multi room system components may not be fully compatible with the Onkyo multi room system components Listening to Radio Broadcasts TUNING UP DOWN FM MUTE MODE CHARACTER MEMORY avreceven TX DS787 Listening to FM AM Radio St
87. he satellite tuner or television to the same VIDEO 3 IN audio jacks on the TX DS787 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the satellite tuner or television has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS787 depending on the type of connector on the set top box or television With the initial settings of the TX DS787 the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 2 jack If the digital connection is made at a jack different from the initial settings this must be changed at the OSD Menu Input Setup gt Audio Setup gt Digital Input see page 34 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video output terminal composite on the device to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the TX DS787 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks If there is an S video input output terminal on the device connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN OUT jack using an S video cable If the device has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the device to the same VIDEO 1 IN audio jacks on the TX DS787 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT audio jacks Make sure that you properly connect the l
88. he station that you want to listen to Not Found will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station Performing a TP scan Press the FM input source button Press the RT PTY TP button three times STP lt will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP signals This station will periodically broadcast traffic information To find a different station proceed to the next step Also if TP is displayed proceed to the next step Press the SSC dial The TX DS787 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information If Not Found appears on the display a TP station cannot be located Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS787 Listening mode buttons DIMMER CH LEVEL BASS TREBLE MASTER VOLUME SELECTOR buttons mode LEVEL PHONES Input source buttons Though the TX DS787 is often used to listen to the radio it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos LDs DVDs and the like The TX DS787 has the latest in state of the art features to play back today s acoustic technologies with the utmost in fidelity and power From a two speaker system to a seven speaker system you are assured a sound spac
89. hen lights again Press and release the same MODE button again When you release the button the SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly This erases all the commands memorized to the MODE button Notes e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e If you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e If many commands have been programmed to the MODE button then the SEND LEARN indicator may remain lit for some time during Step 2 This is not a malfunction 66 Using a Macro function What is a Macro function A Macro function enables you to program a series of button operations up to 16 on the remote controller into a single button For example to play a compact disc player connected to the TX DS787 normally you must perform the following steps Press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button Press the ON button Press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button Press the CD MODE button Press the playback button he le Se By using the macro function you can perform the above five operations by only pressing two buttons ON MODE MACRO AUDIO TAPE CD MODE MODE
90. herefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 2 OUT TAPE OUT output analog audio signals Do not record from CDs or LDs that support DTS using these outputs If you do the DTS encoded signal will be recorded as noise e Ifa compact disc or LD encoded in the DTS format is played back with PCM selected only noise will be produced Always select All or DTS when playing back DTS encoded sources c Multichannel This sub menu will not appear if AM or FM is selected at the front panel for the input source This setting is normally set to No and only needs to be changed to Yes if a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port for 5 1 channel 6 1 channel or 7 1 channel audio For example if a DVD player is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port then select DVD at the front panel as the input source bring up this sub menu and select Yes for the Multichannel setting You can only select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button when Yes is selected here Note When playing a device that is actually connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT terminal select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button 35 36 Input Setup 2 2 Video Setup sub menu Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 2 Video
91. hown in the remote controller display and press the TUN button If AUDIO is not displayed first press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button to display AUDIO and then press the TUN button 2 Press the CH button and select the number of the desired preset station Erasing a preset radio station 1 Press the AM or FM button and turn the SSC dial to select the preset radio station that you want erase see above 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button Preset Erase appears 3 Press the SSC dial The selected preset station is erased Listening to RDS broadcasts European models only Listening to RDS broadcasts PTY program types in Europe RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available What is RDS RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS signals which provide the additional information required RDS provides you with various services so that you can choose a station that broadcasts your favorite categories of music news or other information There are three main classifications of RDS broadcasts Though they can be tuned into by using the Tuning buttons as normal stations RDS broadcasts allow you to scan for stations of the type
92. io Setup Digital Input see page 34 5 Connecting a video cassette recorder Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video output terminal composite on the video cassette recorder to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the TX DS787 and video input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT jacks If there is an S video input output terminal on the video cassette recorder connect it to the S VIDEO 2 IN OUT jack using an S video cable If the video cassette recorder has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 2 IN audio jacks on the TX DS787 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT audio jacks Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack Example of how to connect your equipment 6 Connecting a satellite tuner or television Using an RCA type video connection cable connect the video output terminal composite on the satellite tuner or television to the VIDEO 3 IN jacks on the TX DS787 If there is an S video output terminal on the satellite tuner or television connect it to the S VIDEO 3 IN jack using an S video cable If the satellite tuner or television has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on t
93. ital signals input to the DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL and DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL inputs will be output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL outputs There are some restrictions on recording digital signals When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital recording equipment e g MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed e You cannot record the source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connector You can add the sound from one source to the video of another source to make your own video recordings Below is an example of recording the sound from a compact disc player connected to CD IN and the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO 4 IN to video cassette tape in a video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 OUT jack 1 Press the CD input source button 2 Set VIDEO 4 for the Video setting in the Video Setup sub menu of the OSD menu Input Setup Video Setup Video 3 Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the video camera connected to the VIDEO 4 IN 4 Insert a video tape for recording in the video cassette recorder connected to VIDEO 1 OUT 5 Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until Rec Sel SOURCE appears in the front display Now CD has been selected as the audio input source and VIDEO 4 as the video input source 6 Start recording on the video cassette recorder and start playing at the CD player and vide
94. k Level Bass Peak Level Manager sub menu Setting the bass peak level is important to keep your subwoofer from being damaged by preventing it from outputting over a set volume If your subwoofer has a built in limiter set this setting to Off Note If your system does not include a subwoofer this setting will set the bass peak level for your front speakers Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 4 Bass Peak Level a Bass Peak Level Limiter Off Quit OSD a Bass Peak Level Limiter On Select to set the bass peak level When On is selected the Peak Level setting appears below Off Select to turn off the bass peak level limiting function 1 Speaker Setup 1 4 Bass Peak Level a Bass Peak Level Limiter On b Bass Peak Level 12dB ENTER MM ENTER Quit OspD b Bass Peak Level The current bass peak level is displayed Press the ENTER button or the SSC dial to output a test sound Then press the cursor button or turn the SSC dial to slowly raise the volume to the point where the sound becomes distorted and then back it off until it returns to normal This is the proper setting for the bass peak level After setting the Peak Level at the Bass Peak Level sub menu press the EXIT button The values are set and the previous screen appears Menu 1 Speaker Setup
95. ks 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Theater Dimensional and mesed Corporation Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd All rights reserved Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories Used under authorization esa are trademarks of Onkyo Re Equalization and the Re EQ logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation 4 Digital Inputs 2 Coaxial and 2 Optical and 1 Digital Output Optical 3 Audio Inputs and 5 A V Inputs 5 S Video Inputs and 3 S Video Outputs 2 Component Video Inputs and 1 Component Video Output Pre Out Terminals for Front L R Center Surround L R Surround back L R and Subwoofer Heavy Duty Multiway Speaker Binding Posts for All Channels All Dual Banana Plug Compatible Zone 2 Powered capability Powerful Backlit Learning Remote with Macro Functions and LCD Display IntelliVolume Character Input RDS PS RT PTY TP European models only THX Select Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certi
96. le to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source 38 Input Setup Listening Modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left and right front speakers Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer Mono Movie This mode is suitable for playing back monaural recording such as old movie soundtracks The center channel delivers the unprocessed original sound whereas the other channels deliver the center channel sound processed with the appropriate reverberation This allows you to enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater Surround modes With this mode decoding is performed automatically to match the input signal This original mode adds no sound processing to the input signal DOLBY DIGITAL Surround DTS Digital Theater System Surround This 5 1 channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full range 20Hz 20kHz channels left and right front center two surround channels plus an LFE channel Low Frequency Effect for the low range effect sound It will create a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls Dolby D Dolby Digital This mode is for listening to s
97. left speaker 2 Surround back right speaker 7 Surround back left speaker 3 Surround right speaker 8 Center speaker 4 Front right speaker 5 Front left speaker 26 To connect two surround back speakers connect a power amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK terminals on the TX DS787 and connect the surround back speakers to that power amplifier You will also need to make the appropriate setting in the OSD Menu Speaker Setup Speaker Config Surr Back Out see page 30 L Z 1 2 a pees el ren 3 Power amplifier 6 Center speaker Surround back left speaker 7 Surround right speaker Surround back right speaker 8 Surround left speaker Front right speaker Front left speaker ahwon Connecting the power STANDBY indicator STANDBY ON SEND LEARN indicator POWER To wall outlet Connecting the power e The TX DS787 is shipped with the main power POWER switch in the on position ON When the power cord is plugged in for the first time the TX DS787 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light same condition after step 2 below e Before you plug in the TX DS787 confirm that all connectio
98. ler correspond to those on the TX DS787 as shown below Button on remote controller Button on TX DS787 MENU OSD MENU O MENU upper edge of ENTER button Q UP lower edge of Z ENTER button DOWN DSP PRESET left edge of a ke ENTER button to the left PUSH TO ENTER POETER right edge of turn the ENTER button SSC dial to the right PUSH TO ENTER DSP PRESET press the ENTER SSC dial PUSH TO ENTER EXIT EXIT RETURN O EXIT Sub menu 1 Press the MENU button The main menu screen of the OSD menu appears on your TV monitor 2 Using the 4 and Y cursor buttons select the menu that you want to enter 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu The screen for that menu appears 4 Using the 4 and Y cursor buttons select the sub menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER button Each sub menu has different settings that can be changed as desired and they are all explained below To change a setting first select it using the A and V cursor buttons and then change the setting using the lt and gt cursor buttons 5 Press the EXIT button to set the new settings and return to the previous menu screen and again to return to the main screen Note Press the MENU button to exit the OSD menu immediately If the OSD Menu does not appear If the monitor is connected to MONITOR OUT VIDEO of the TX DS787 then perform the operations given b
99. ll work well with 5 1 channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources and Dolby encoded sources For excellent fidelity when playing back THX sounds it is recommended to use a THX certified speaker system THX Cinema This is the conventional 5 1 channel THX format This mode should be used only when playing back sources that were mixed for playback in large movie theater environments THX Surround EX THX Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd In a movie theater film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program This channel called Surround Back places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left front center front right surround right surround left and subwoofer channels This additional channel provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth spacious ambience and sound localization than ever before When released to the home consumer market movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology may have a note to that effect on the packaging A list of movies created using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http www dolby com lt http www dolby com gt Only receiver and controller products b
100. log and back each time this button is pressed aD TRACK button For selecting a track when playing back a compact disc 2 CD TAPE DVD MD operation buttons For operating Onkyo components connected to the TX DS787 3 INPUT SELECTOR buttons For selecting the input source To select Video 4 press the V button and then 4 of the numerical keys Numeric key STEREO DIRECT THX DSP SURROUND Re EQ LATE NIGHT CH SEL LEVEL DIMMER buttons For entering the number of a track You can also select a listening mode set the speaker output level and adjust the brightness of the front display DIMMER 5 LIGHT button For illuminating the buttons of the remote controller MODE MACRO button For executing and programming the Macro function D OSD MENU button For displaying the OSD Menu However when in the DVD mode this button displays the DVD menu ENTER cursor button When selecting items in the OSD Menu press the upper and lower portions to move the on screen cursor or highlighted portion upward and downward press the right and left portions to select parameter values or modes and press ENTER to display the screen for the selected item VOL 4 V button For adjusting the volume TEST TV VCR button For setting the output levels for each speaker Programs the TV VCR switching mode when programming the remote controllers of other components 1 MUTING button Activates the mute function 2 DISC
101. lown Contact your Onkyo Service Center Power turns on but no sound e Muting is displayed Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it off Bad connections or wiring Check connections speaker cables etc e Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated Contact your Onkyo Service Center The sound of the playback source is not heard Input selector is not set properly Set to correct input source e Headphones are connected Lower volume and then disconnect headphones 70 SPEAKERS No sound from the center speaker or at very low volume e Speaker cable is not connected Check the connection between the amplifier and the speaker e Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or Direct The output to the center speaker may differ depending on the listening mode e CENTER level is set to minimum Set the CENTER level to the appropriate volume page 32 e CENTER SPEAKER is set to None Set CENTER SPEAKER to Large or Small page 30 No sound or very low volume from subwoofer e Subwoofer is set to No Check the speaker setting page 30 e Subwoofer speakers output level setting is improper Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test tone Low frequency humming is heard e Not properly grounded Check outer
102. n a different room or separated area for listening to 1 Connect the speaker cables from the speakers music This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone in the remote zone Zone 2 to the Zone 2 Zone 2 while the room where the TX DS 787 is located is the speaker terminals on the TX DS787 main zone In addition the IR IN ZONE 2 input allows you to control the TX DS787 from the remote zone Zone 2 with the 2 Install the connecting block in the main zone remote controller even though the remote zone is physically separated The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone and connect it to the IR IN ZONE 2 input at the TX DS787 To be able to use the remote controller in the remote zone 3 Install the remote sensor in the remote zone Zone 2 you must connect one of the following sold and connect it to the connecting block in the separately main zone e Onkyo s Multi Room System kits IR Remote Controller Extension System or e Multiroom A V distribution and control systems from Niles and Xantech to name a few Make connection as shown below Do not plug the equipment into the power source until the connection is complete Connection example for Onkyo s Multi room System kit Main zone Remote zone Zone 2 Wall outlet Power supply Remote sensor Remote controller EE a Connecting block Mini plug cable w
103. n min and max For the relative volume display method this can be set between co and 18 decibels If you do not mind having the TX DS787 turned on with its current volume setting set this to Last 4 2 Headphones Level sub menu You can use this sub menu to adjust the volume output from the headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers The headphone volume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels 4 3 DTS LFE Level Setup sub menu This sub menu is used to set the LFE level for the playback of DTS sources Normal playback is at 0 decibels however for some music software where the bass sounds are played back at high volumes you can set this setting to 10 decibels 45 46 OSD Setup 5 OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on screen display OSD for the TX DS787 by setting different colors or positions for its display Menu 5 0SD Setup 1 0SD Config 2 0SD Setup 3 0SD Position MM ENTER Quit OspD 5 1 OSD Config sub menu Menu 5 0SD Setup 5 1 0SD Config a OSD Output S Video b TV Format Auto om Quit OSD a OSD output This setting allows you to set the output of the OSD Menu Select the video terminal to which your monitor is connected S VIDEO or VIDEO S Video Outputs the OSD Menu through the S VIDEO
104. ne anima eT i 70 FM AM TUNER wscisiencediveveternneicitisnatienineneviness 71 VIDEO and AUDIO Virin cacoseneatetensss 71 REMOTE CONTROLLER 0 00 eceecceseseseeseeeeeeneeaes 72 OTHER Sece roiianeinii nio koia 72 Specifications 2 canccecnnnneceiceseceeneeicaccerenetceredeneresee 73 Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING 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 or EN60555 2 3 GERMERING GERMANY A HORIUCHI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features THX Surround EX THX Select Certified Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic Theater Dimensional Virtual Surround Mode Cinema Re EQ Circuitry 100 Wx2 Front 100 W Center 100 Wx2 Surround 100 W Surround Back at 8 Q 20Hz 20kHz 0 08 THD FTC 135 Wx2 Front 135 W Center 135 Wx2 Surround 135 W Surround Back at 6 DIN 160 Wx2 Front 160 W Center 160 Wx2 Surround 160 W Surround Back at 6 Q EIAJ Wide Range Amplifier Technology WRAT All Discrete Output Stage 96kHz 24Bit D A Converters DVD Audio Capability Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Wor
105. ning mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Direct listening mode THX Changes the listening mode to the THX listening mode e If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the THX listening mode The operating mode for the THX Surround EX playback of sources that allow THX Surround EX playback will change as follows see page 43 Auto gt On gt Off gt Auto Auto only appears for Dolby Digital sources DSP lt gt Changes the listening mode as shown below Direct lt Stereo gt Theater Dimensional lt Surround lt lt THX lt gt Mono Movie Enhanced7 lt gt Orchestra lt gt Unplugged Studio Mix 4 TV Logic All Ch Stereo Direct e If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed 59 60 Using remote controller CD MODE operation buttons opencLosel Numeric keys PeEa CHSEL LEVEL p 1 i Controlling an Onkyo CD player The RI connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX DS787 see page 13 1 Press the CD MODE button CD appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can used to control
106. ning with headphones cceceeeeseeeseeseeeeeeeeeees 53 Using the many features of the TX DS787 54 If one of the messages shown below appears 54 Enjoying the multichannel output 0 0 ee 54 Recording a SOUICE eeccesseeeeeeeeeeneeeeteeeeeees 55 To record the input source signal you are currently watching or listening tO oo eee eeeeeeeeeeteteeeeeeee 55 To record an input source signal different from that you are currently watching or listening tO eee 56 Recording the video from one source and the audio from BIO ENS ess 00 a ask sete Maeeesbkets E S 56 Giving a name to each input source and preset radio Station ecceeeeseeee 57 Giving a name to each input Source 0 eee eee 57 To change a NaMe oo cece eee ce ce ceeeeeeeeeaeeeeeee 57 TO erase a NAME cecsccsiesssesesss cotsdsnceseods svssaeenssasternsssasessoseas 57 Giving a name to each preset radio station 0 0 0 0 57 Remote controller Using remote controller cccccseeeeeeeeees 58 OVETVI EW 5 25 sess 50g cas secssesicansessts a N 58 Using the remote controller to control each device 58 Controlling the TX DS787 eee eee eeee eee eee tenes 58 Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX DS787 FM indoor antenna x 1 connector will vary depending on model specifications 75 300 Q ant
107. ns have been made properly Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit such as computers If this happens use a wall outlet on a different circuit 1 Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet 2 Press the POWER switch to set the TX DS787 to standby state The STANDBY indicator will light up 3 Press the STANDBY ON button to turn on the TX DS787 The display will light up and the STANDBY indicator will turn off If you press the STANDBY ON button again the receiver returns to Standby mode Turning the power on from the remote controller Before you can use the remote controller you must perform steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX DS787 in the standby state 1 Press the AUDIO MODE button 2 Press the ON button to turn on the TX DS787 take it out of the standby state To return the TX DS787 to the standby state press the STNBY button Memory preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries A built in memory power backup system preserves the contents of the memory during power failures and even when the POWER switch is set to off The POWER switch must be set to on in order to charge the backup system The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit On the average memory contents are protected over a period of a few we
108. o camera as desired Notes e If you change the input source during recording you will record the audio signals from the newly selected input source and the video signals assigned to that input source e You cannot record the surround effects Giving a name to each input source and preset radio station Giving a name to each input source To erase a name You can program names for each input source e g DVD CD and preset channel Characters available for name entry ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 7 _ space 1 Select the source to which you wish to enter a name by pressing the corresponding input selector button 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button Name In appears 3 Press the SSC dial Now you can enter a name 4 Rotate the SSC dial to select the character you wish to enter and then press the SSC dial 5 Enter a name of up to 10 characters The name entry mode is canceled automatically when you finish entering 10 characters If you enter a name of less than 10 characters press the CHARACTER MEMORY button To change a name 1 Select the source whose name you wish to change by pressing the corresponding input selector button 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button Name In appears 3 Press the SSC dial Now you can change the name 4 Press the TUNING UP DOWN button to select the
109. o batteries in remote controller Insert batteries e Batteries have worn out Replace batteries e Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX DS787 Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX DS787 e Remote controller is too far from the TX DS787 Operate the remote controller within 16 feet 5 meters e Remote controller is functioning in a different mode Press the AUDIO MODE button OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be used e Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display Re EQ function cannot be used e Listening mode is set to Stereo Theater Dimensional or Direct See table on page 44 Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect Room Size etc e Parameter may not be able to be set depending on the listening mode See table on page 44 Multichannel audio is not output To listen to multichannel audio Yes must be selected in the Multichannel sub menu in the Input Setup menu Also it is necessary to select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button Check that the component is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port and check the OSD Menu settings Components in remote zone Zone 2 do not operate properly e Components are incorrectly connected Check connections e Objects are interfering with remote controller signals
110. olume Setup a Volume Display ENTER Quit OSD Absolute b Maximum Volume Off W c Power on Volume Last Q 2 Z Wed Quit OSD a Volume Display You can choose from two ways of displaying the volume setting on screen Absolute This displays the volume with a minimum of min 0 for no sound and a maximum of max 80 As a reference the volume setting of Ref 62 is used as the 0 decibel for the relative display method Relative This displays the volume as a decibel value on a scale with a designated reference point that is displayed as 0 which equals the volume setting of 62 for the absolute display method With this display method the minimum value is the next highest is 61 and the maximum value is 18 b Maximum Volume This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be output with the MASTER VOLUME dial to prevent components from being damaged by excessively loud volumes For the absolute volume display method this can be set between 30 and 79 For the relative volume display method this can be set between 32 and 17 decibels c Power On Volume This sets a designated volume setting for the TX DS787 to be set every time that the power is turned on This prevents the TX DS787 from being turned on while it is set to an extremely high volume and suddenly output very loud sounds For the absolute volume display method this can be set betwee
111. ons All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recom mended by the manufacturer PORTABLE CART WARNING An appliance and cart combina e tion should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause th
112. or more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 If you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 Running a Direct Macro function Perform the procedure below to run a direct macro function that you have programmed into the remote controller After programming a direct macro you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been programmed properly 1 Point the remote controller at the TX DS787 and press the DIRECT MACRO button It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND LEARN indicator turns off 67 68 Using a Macro function MODE MACRO MODE buttons CHSEL LEVEL LATENIGHT DIMMER Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button press the MODE MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and that mode appears in the display When you press the MODE MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the bu
113. ources encoded in the Dolby Digital format Dialog normalization Dialog Norm Dialog normalization is a feature of Dolby Digital With this function for example if Dialog Norm 4 is displayed while playing back a Dolby Digital source it means that that source material was recorded 4 decibels higher than normal Thus by lowering the volume by 4 decibels it can be played back at the same standard level for other sources However since most source materials have been recorded at the same standard level you will rarely need to adjust the volume DTS This mode is for playing back DTS sources Pro Logic 3 Stereo Dolby Pro Logic 3 Stereo This mode is for playing back sources encoded using the Dolby Surround format Select this listening mode when you play a VHS VHS hi fi LD or DVD video that has the DIC peter sunmouND mark This surround format consists of four channels left right center and monaural surround and emphasizes the center channel Dolby Pro Logic is very effective for panning music conversation and three dimensional sound movement output from the three front channels It also simulates the atmosphere and surround effects of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of the theater If no surround speakers are connected then the surround sound is divided and output from the front left and right channels 3 stereo THX This mode is for playing back sources using THX This mode wi
114. played on a black background at all times c Immediate Display On Select this to have the screen immediately display certain operations as you perform them The display will remain for a few seconds after the operation is completed VIDEO 1 Off Select this to turn off the immediate display of operations Hint If this is set to Off the background color will not be displayed even when there is no video signal input d Display Position Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that appears when certain operations are performed You can position the immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top all the way to the bottom This sub menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD menu as it is displayed on your screen Depending on the monitor used there may be cases where the OSD menu is not displayed in the center and parts of the menus are cut off To adjust the position of the OSD menu simply press the cursor buttons to inch the menu to position you desire Menu 5 0SD Setup 5 3 0SD Position Exit EXIT Quit OSD 47 48 Enjoying music in the remote zone ZONE 2 indicator ZONE 2 VOL ies a
115. ponent has two fR I connectors you can use either one to connect to the TX DS787 The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component e For Onkyo DVD or MD players you can control them by simply pointing the RC 390M controller directly at the component ea TX DS787 RI connector a gt Ho Ex Onkyo CD player e a _ Ea RI connector Ex Onkyo cassette tape deck 7 TI a 4 PRE OUT These jacks are for connecting auxiliary power amplifier 5 ANTENNA These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and AM loop antenna that are supplied with the TX DS787 6 IR IN MAIN IR IN ZONE 2 If the TX DS787 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor you will need to connect a remote sensor to IR IN MAIN input to be able to use the remote controller Then install the remote sensor in an unblocked location where you can easily point the remote controller To use the remote controller in the remote zone Zone 2 which may be far separated from the TX DS787 connect a multiroom system kit to the IR IN MAIN IR IN ZONE 2 input To be able to use the remote controller through either the IR IN MAIN or IR IN ZONE 2 inputs you must connect one of the following sold separately e Onkyo s Multi Room System kits IR Remote Controller Extension System or e Multiroom A V distribution an
116. programs Orchestra This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image It will simulate the natural reverberation that is created in large halls TV Logic This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired from TV studios It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of the conversation Unplugged This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it will simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage Studio Mix This mode is for rock and popular music The lively sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock concert All Ch Stereo This mode is designed for playing background music The front surround and surround back channels create a stereo image that encompasses the entire area 39 40 Input Setup 2 4 Tone Control sub menu 2 5 IntelliVolume sub menu This sub menu allows you to increase or decrease the volume for only the low bass or high treble frequency sounds This sub menu does not appear if Direct or THX are selected as the listening mode Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 4 Tone Control Input DVD a Bass OdBMD b Treble OdBm amp Wy Quit OSD
117. r brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment On Select to turn on the re equalization filter Off Select to turn off the re equalization filter Surround Speakers This setting allows you to decide which speakers to output to when surround back speakers are connected and you are playing back a 5 1 channel source Surround L R This outputs the sound to the surround left and right speakers as normal and outputs nothing to the surround back speaker Surround Back This outputs the sound to the surround back speakers and outputs nothing to the surround left and right speakers This setting can only be selected when two surround back speakers are connected to the TX DS787 Sur L R Back This outputs the sound to both the surround left and right speakers and the surround back speaker Dolby D 6 1 This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources will be played back using the matrix 6 1 channel output when a surround back speaker is connected Auto Automatically outputs signals with EX identifying signals using 6 1 channel Dolby Digital On Outputs using 6 1 channel Dolby Digital regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers Off Does not output using 6 1 channel Dolby Digital regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers Dolby D is
118. r of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference e Do not put objects on the remote controller Its buttons may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries e Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation e If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor the remote controller will not operate 7 Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX DS787 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 See illustration below NEYO 7 a a 2 oe STANDBY _ZONE2 2 POWER aaa REC OUT ZONE2 eS a SURROUND J VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT Dvo VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO co VCR 1 VCR 2 VIDEO AV RECEIVER TX DS787 3 Do D D ros L 5 S DSP PRESET For all models other nar ecan CONTROLLER D D 2 than European model PUSH TO ENTER DISPLAY DIRECT LISTENING MODE EREO ouoTs THX ear
119. ral or nonexistent the playback is made using normal THX regardless of the above setting For THX Surround EX playback Dolby D THX Surround EX is displayed for the listening mode DTS THX Surround EX This setting allows you to set whether or not DTS sources will be played back using the THX Surround EX when a surround back speaker is connected On Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers Off Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers DTS is used However if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent the playback is made using normal DTS regardless of the above setting For THX Surround EX playback DTS THX Surround EX is displayed for the listening mode Front Effect Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation When you play these sources more reverberation will be applied by the DSP creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or presence In this case set this setting to Off No reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front channels so the sound source is be played as it is without any further reverberation Effect Level This parameter allows you to adjust the strength of sound effects to match the playback source material the acoustics of your room and such other factors This can be set to Low Mid low Middle
120. ram in order in this case press AUDIO TAPE MODE gt ON gt CD INPUT SELECTOR CD MODE playback button When you press each button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off and the display changes from M 01 gt M 02 gt M 03 etc When you release the button the indicator lights 3 Press the MODE MACRO button to complete the programming The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and SAVED appears in the display 4 Run the macro to check to see if the macro has been properly programmed Notes e You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro function If you try to program a 17th operation it will be ignored SAVED appears in the display and programming is stopped e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e If you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 Running a Macro function Perform the procedure below to run a macro function that you have programmed into the remote controller After programming a macro you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been programmed p
121. rch feature It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one 15 CHARACTER MEMORY button This button is used to program names to preset radio stations and input sources to change names previously programmed or to delete names This button is also used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station BASS TREBLE button Press to enter the mode for adjusting the bass and treble levels D CH LEVEL button Press to select the channel whose level is to be adjusted ZONE 2 VOL button Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote zone Zone 2 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER SSC dial Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting for the parameter displayed in the front display Press to move to the next parameter DISPLAY button The DISPLAY button is used to display information about the current input source signal Each time you press the display button the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal When an input source other than FM or AM is selected Input or text name volume Program format Input Listening mode 1 You can program text name for each input source see page 54 That text name will be displayed at this time 2 If the input signal does not have a program format then this will be skipped
122. rd at all Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 1 Audio Setup Input DVD Audio Auto OPT1 a Digital Input OPT1 b Digital Format All c Multichannel No oy Quit OSD Initial settings for each input source Input source Digital input CD OPTICAL 1 PHONO FM AM TAPE VIDEO 4 VIDEO 3 OPTICAL 2 VIDEO2 VCR2 VIDEO1 VCR1 COAXIAL 2 DVD COAXIAL 1 Not available for digital input Available for digital input but not set in initial settings Input Setup a Digital Input This setting tells the TX DS787 which input source button on the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the rear panel To perform this setting you must first select a digital input source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input jack it is connected to here For example if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 then select OPT1 here If the input source selected is not connected to a digital input then select OPT1 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 OPT2 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 COAXI Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXz2 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 2 Select if the input source is no
123. ress the ENT button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and that mode appears in the display When you press the ENT button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp lights again and LEARN appears in the display Press and release the button for the command you wish to erase When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off and RCV appears in the display When you release the button the lamp lights again Press and release the same button again The SEND LEARN lamp flashes twice slowly and CLEAR appears in the display The memorized command is erased Note If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 yu gt _ SEND LEARN indicator MODE buttons GD CD ENT ONKYO HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC390M Erasing all the commands programmed under a MODE button 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button press the ENT button twice and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and that mode appears in the display When you press the ENT button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp flashes twice slowly and t
124. roperly 1 Point the remote controller at the TX DS787 and press the CD MODE button 2 Press the MODE MACRO and verify that the devices operate properly It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND LEARN indicator turns off Using a Macro function ON DIRECT CD MODE MACRO MODE buttons AUDIO TAPE MODE C0 EEK CD playback o a o INPUT SELECTOR E Cc D INPUT SELECTOR ReEQ CHSEL LEVEL LATENIGHT DIMMER ONKYO HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 90M Tip e If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in the direct macro that operation of that button will no longer work in the macro In this case it will be necessary for you to reprogram the direct macro in order to avoid incorrect operation The codes programmed into a direct macro will be transmitted at an interval of 0 5 seconds However some devices may not be able to complete one operation in 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case after pressing one operation button you can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next operation button to add another 0 5 seconds between the two operations Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so
125. sh to listen to monaural mono sound a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously To prevent damage to circuitry never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wire Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly If they are mixed up the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural e Connect speakers with an impedance between 6 and 16 Q Connecting speakers with an impedance less that 6 Q may damage the TX DS787 Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal Doing so may damage the TX DS787 PRE OUT L ck From 6 O koro SURR Subwoofer 1 Strip away 15 mm 5 8 inch of wire insulation 2 Twist wire ends very tight 3 Unscrew 4 Insert wire 5 Screw 1 09 2 C 3 4 5 y by A p C M Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT 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 PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier ig Front right Front left Center speaker speaker speaker speaker SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER ZONE 2 SPEAKERS Surround Zone 2 Zone 2 Surround right right left left speaker
126. signal from 2 channel analog sources PCM sources and 2 0 channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources b PCM fs 96k Set a listening mode for the input signal from digital PCM sources recorded with a sampling rate of 96 kHz c Multichannel Mono Source Set a listening mode for the input signal from 2 1 2 2 3 0 3 2 channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources Or set a listening mode for the input signal from 1 0 channel Mono Dolby Digital and DTS sources e The TX DS787 will automatically switch to the listening mode set for the current input signal For example even when using the same DVD player if a CD is played the listening mode automatically becomes Stereo and if a DVD is played Dolby Digital 3 2 1 the listening mode automatically becomes Dolby D Input source signal display 2ch PCM fs 96k Multichannel Mono Type of software Tape CD DVD DVD LD Record Tuner Digital satellite DVD Video Stereo LD Stereo broadcast Digital satellite DTS CD Listening Mode broadcast Direct o 2 Stereo o J e Theater Dimensional o e Surround o Pro Logic 3 Stereo DolbyD DolbyD DTS Dolby D 6 1 DTS DTS ES THX o o Cinema Cinema Surround EX Mono Movie o e Enhanced 7 o e Orchestra o e Unplugged e o Studio Mix e o TV Logic o e All Ch Stereo d The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format Note You may not be ab
127. speaker speaker speaker 21 22 Connecting antennas To the use the tuner of TX DS787 it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas e Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast If better reception cannot be obtained then placement of an outside antenna is recommended Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration e Refer to the next page for details on connecting the AM loop antenna Insert into the hole Connecting the AM antenna cable 1 Press down the lever 2 Insert the wire into the hole 3 Release the lever Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM indoor antenna The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only During use 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 FM indoor 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 where you receive the clearest sound Put it as far away as possible from the TX DS787 televisions speaker cables and power cords When re
128. t be decoded and noise will be output This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers Therefore be sure to selected All or DTS and use the digital input jacks OPTICAL or COAXIAL to connect the DTS source e If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when All is selected you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS encoded signal and starts operating This is not a malfunction e If you press the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player while playing a DTS source a short noise may be heard This is not a malfunction In such cases try playing the source in the DTS selected e The DTS indicator on the TX DS787 lights while a DTS source is played When playback finishes and the DTS signal transmission stops the TX DS787 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit This prevents noise when you operate the PAUSE or SKIP button on the player Therefore if the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM the PCM signal may not be played In this case stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds and then resume playback e You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from certain CD players and LD players even if you connect the player to the TX DS787 digitally This is because the digital signal has been processed such as the output level sampling frequency or frequency response and the TX DS787 cannot recognize the signal as DTS data T
129. t from a digital input jack Note Do not assign a digital input to more than one input source If you are making a digital connection that requires you to change the default settings be sure to always first cancel the current digital input setting and then assign the new setting b Digital Format The default setting is All If is selected for this input source at the Digital Input setting then this setting will not appear Although you can use this default setting as is you may change it as desired depending on the input signal format e g if you know that you will always be listening to a certain input signal format from a particular input source All Select for automatic detection of the input signal format The input signal format Dolby Digital DTS PCM or Analog used by the selected input source is detected automatically to execute the required decoding process DTS Select for DTS signal processing The decoding process is executed only when DTS signals are input PCM Select for PCM signal processing The decoding process is executed only when PCM signals are input Note If All is selected and a compact disc or LD is fast forwarded during playback decoded PCM signals may produce a skipping sound In such cases change the setting to PCM Notes on DTS e If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the PCM setting is selected on the TX DS787 the DTS encoded signal will no
130. tandard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones The audio for the front right and left speakers are sent to the headphone speakers When the headphones are plugged in the listening mode automatically changes to stereo and output to the speakers is stopped AUDIO SELECTOR button This button is used to select the type of audio input signal Each time pressed the setting cycles from AUTO gt Multichannel gt Analog and back AUTO automatic detection With this setting the TX DS787 automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog When a digital signal is not input then the analog signal is played Multichannel Select this setting to play back the input from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port This setting is effective when the Multichannel setting in the Audio Setup sub menu is set to Yes see page 35 Analog Select this setting to play back the input from a source component connected to an AUDIO IN jack With this setting even if a digital signal is input from the same component only the analog signal will be output Input Source Buttons DVD VIDEO 1 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO and CD These buttons are used to select the input source for the main zone To select the input source for the remote zone Zone 2 or recording out Rec Out first press the Zone 2 or Rec Out button and then the desired input source button VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT These inp
131. te controller first press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button to select the TX DS787 AUDIO will appear on the display and then press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button SEND LEARN indicator AUDIO TAPE MODE Using the remote controller to control each device In order to use the remote controller you must first turn on the POWER switch at the TX DS787 so that it enters standby mode 1 Press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button AUDIO appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the ON button to turn on the TX DS787 and press the STNBY button to put it back in the standby mode When you press the STNBY button on the remote controller it puts the TX DS787 in the standby state but does not turn it completely off SEND LEARN indicator This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low AUDIO TAPE KA MODE DISPLAY gt CH VOL A V lr 2s TEST auno 5 MUTING a aS S ae INPUT SELECTOR m INPUT 000o SELECTOR buttons STEREO DIRECT DSP 1 aoe Listening SURROUND mx osea l Lj amp mode buttons D ale Re EQ LEVEL LATE NIGHT elem LEVEL DIMMER onmo CH SEL HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 390M Controlling the TX DS787 If AUDIO is already appears in the display proceed to st
132. the macro can be executed with just one touch Note that for the direct macro function only one macro can be programmed For example to program the macro described on the previous page for the DIRECT MACRO button perform the steps given below 1 Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE buttons press the DIRECT MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and that mode appears in the display When you press the DIRECT MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes briefly and then lights again and M 01 appears in the display 2 Press the operation buttons you wish to program in order in this case press AUDIO TAPE MODE ON gt CD INPUT SELECTOR CD MODE playback button When you press each button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off and the display changes from M 01 M 02 gt M 03 gt etc When you release the button the indicator lights 3 Press the DIRECT MACRO button to complete the procedure The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and SAVED appears in the display 4 Check to see if the macro has been properly programmed Notes e You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro function If you try to program a 17th operation it will be ignored SAVED appears in the display and programming is stopped e If no button is pressed f
133. time the Master volume automatically increases to the reference level 0dB Remember the level of this noise and then press the V cursor button Note that this can be adjusted to any level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals The TX DS787 will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker 2 Using the lt and gt cursor buttons adjust the volume level of the noise from the center speaker so that it is the same level as the front left speaker You can jog back and forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume levels 3 Press the Y cursor button again The TX DS787 will now emit the pink noise from the front right speaker 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for the front right and other speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level Notes e Speakers that you selected No or None for in the Speaker Config sub menu will not appear To accurately set the output levels it is recommended to use a handheld sound pressure level SPL meter Set the meter to C weighting and slow averaging A Radio Shack SPL meter or equivalent is recommended Using the internal channel noise generators set each channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound pressure level a Left Sound comes from the front left speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals b Center Sound comes from the center speaker Adjust the sound level between
134. tion for a normal sound space Virtual Surr Level This parameter adjusts the virtual surround level This can be set from 3 to 3 decibels Dialog Enhance This parameter allows you to adjust the dialog sound level from the center speaker if it is difficult to hear On Enhances the vocal ranges for the center channel signal Off Outputs the center channel signal at the regular level and frequency characteristics Listening mode Direct Stereo T D Surround THX Mono Movie Enhanced 7 All Ch Theater Orchestra Stereo Dimensional Unplugged Studio Mix Parameter TV Logic Subwoofer J J J J J J Re EQ o e e o e Surround Speakers o Dolby D 6 1 o DTS ES e Dolby D THX Surround EX DTS THX Surround EX o Listening Angle J Center Front Expander Virtual Surr Level J Dialog Enhance Front Effect o o Effect Level J J Room Size d The parameters that can be set are different for each listening mode The surround given here refers to basic surround modes and consists of Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DTS etc Preference 4 Preference menu 4 1 Volume Setup sub menu ona This sub menu allows you to make various settings concerning the p volume control of the TX DS787 4 Preference Menu 1 Volume Setup 2 Headphones Level 4 Preference 3 DTS LFE Level Setup 4 1 V
135. to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance be sure the antenna or cable 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 in formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an an tenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 Lightning For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and discon nect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be lo cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Ov
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137. tputs make sure to also connect the analog connections whenever possible e When using one of the optical input or output jacks remove the protective cap and keep it safely When the jack is not used replace the protective cap e When using an optical input or output jack always use an optical fiber cable COAXIAL Coaxial cable OPTICAL Optical fiber cable iv os Optical digital input terminal An optical digital input terminal is equipped with a protection cap When connecting remove this cap When not using put the cap back on the terminal 2 GND Use this GND terminal for connecting the ground or earth wire if a turntable is connected Refer to Connecting a turntable on page 18 3 RI RI By connecting the RI connector as shown in the diagram below you can use the RC 390M remote controller to operate Onkyo cassette tape decks and compact disc players that also have Onkyo s RI connectors Simply connect a remote control cable from this connector to the RI connector of the cassette tape deck or compact disc player An R I remote control cable with a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch miniature two conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck and compact disc player that has an RI connector e For remote control operation the audio connection cables must also be connected The RC 390M remote controller does not support turntables If the connected com
138. ttons the indicator flashes once and M 01 appears in the display 2 Press the MODE MACRO button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and CLEAR appears in the display The macro programmed to the MODE button pressed in Step 1 above is erased Note e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly ERROR appears in the display and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e Be aware that if you press a button other than MODE MACRO button in Step 2 then you will in effect be overwriting the previous macro with a new macro ase O O06 NO a o Re Q CHSEL LEVEL LATENIGHT DIMMER Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 1 Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE buttons press the DIRECT MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and that mode appears in the display When you press the DIRECT MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes once and M 01 appears in the display 2 Press the DIRECT MACRO button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly and CLEAR appears in the display The macro programmed to the DIRECT MACRO button is erased Note If no button
139. ty to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim its 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 How ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician 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 Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON FORME A LA NORME NMB
140. ucasfilm Ltd 31 Speaker Setup 1 3 Level Calibration sub menu Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all heard by the listener at the same level This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations These settings and the distance settings performed above are vital to create the proper acoustics required for the optimum sound space and dynamics Note The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi channel input sources To adjust the speaker levels for multi channel input sources you will need to use the CH SEL LEVEL and LEVEL buttons on the RC 390M remote controller See page 59 Only one surround back speaker Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 3 Level Calibration a Left OdBad b Center OdBaDd c Right 0dBM d Surr Right odB MD f Surr Back OdB amp g Surr Left OdB AA h Subwoofer OdBad wm Quit OSD Two surround back speakers Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 3 Level Calibration a Left OdBad b Center OdBD c Right OdBad d Surr Right OdBaD e Surr Back R 0dBad Surr Back L O0dBaD g Surr Left OdBaD h Subwoofer OdBaDd wm Quit OSD Calibrating the speaker levels 1 When this sub menu is entered the TX DS787 will emit a pink noise from the front left speaker At this
141. urchase Caution Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel e g 120 watts AC OUTLETS AC 120V 60Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 120W 1A MAX AC OUTLETS AC 230 240V 50Hz m SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX S wf A USA and Canadian models European and some Asian models 10 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT By connecting a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port you can playback the audio with 5 1 channel or 7 1 channel output So be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX DS787 to the peripheral device TX DS787 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT L MULTICHANNEL CENTER INPUT DVD player MPEG decoder 11 AUDIO IN OUT These are the analog audio inputs and outputs There are 7 audio inputs 4 of which are linked to video inputs and 3 audio outputs 2 of which are linked to a video output The audio jacks are nominally labeled for cassette tape decks compact disc players turntables and DVD players To the audio jacks for VIDEO 1 to 3 connect the audio output from VCRs LD players and other video components The audio inputs and outputs require RCA type connectors e When connecting a VCR or other video component make sure you connect the audio and video leads together i e
142. used However if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent the playback is made using normal Dolby Digital regardless of the above setting For Dolby Digital 6 1 channel playback Dolby D 6 1 is displayed for the listening mode DTS ES This setting allows you to set whether or not DTS sources will be played back using the matrix 6 1 channel DTS ES output when a surround back speaker is connected Auto Automatically outputs signals with ES identifying signals using DTS ES playback On Outputs using DTS ES playback regardless of whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers Off Does not output using DTS ES playback regardless of whether or not the signal contains ES identifiers DTS is used However if the surround channel is monaural or nonexistent the playback is made using normal DTS regardless of the above setting For DTS ES playback DTS ES is displayed for the listening mode Dolby D THX Surround EX This setting allows you to set whether or not Dolby Digital sources will be played back using THX Surround EX when a surround back speaker is connected Auto Automatically outputs signals with EX identifying signals using THX Surround EX On Outputs using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers Off Does not output using THX Surround EX regardless of whether or not the signal contains EX identifiers Dolby D is used However if the surround channel is monau
143. uts are for connecting video cameras and other such equipment D RT PTY TP European models only button This button is only available on European models Use this button to help tune into the Radio Data System RDS for FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Each time the button is pressed the display changes from RT radio text to PTY program type to TP traffic program and then back to RT again D DIMMER other than European models button Press to set the brightness of the front display There are 3 settings available normal dark and very dark The dimmer control for the front display can also be performed at the remote controller 2 Front display 10 Front panel facilities 3 FM MUTE MODE button If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of noise switch from STEREO to MONO Each time this button is pressed the AUTO indication flashes and the stereo mode changes from AUTO to MONO and vice versa This button also turns on and off the FM MUTE TUNING UP DOWN buttons Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9 kHz increments for AM When FM is selected you can hold down one of the tuning buttons and then release it to activate the auto sea
144. uttons LATENGHT DIMMER LeveL Oren ONKYO HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC S90M Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The RI connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX DS787 see page 13 1 Press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button AUDIO appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can used to control an Onkyo cassette tape player Play Stop lt lt Rewind gt gt Fast forward REC Record g Reverse playback You may also use the following buttons VOL 4 Adjusts the volume at the TX DS787 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS787 MODE Calling up a preset radio station 1 Press the AUDIO TAPE MODE button AUDIO appears in the remote controller display 2 Press the TUN input selector button TUN appears in the remote controller display and momentarily and then AUDIO reappears 3 Press the CH or button to select the desired the preset station number 61 62 Using remote controller ON ENTER A 7 4 Cursor 5 lt fe button 3 RETURN A O operation buttons i Numeric keys ENT Ref cHSEL LEVEL es CD er uac Som gt amp HOME THEATER CONTROLLER

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