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Onkyo TX-DS676 Stereo System User Manual

1. 3 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 4 5 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER Recording a source while listening to music or a movie 1 Select FM as the input 2 Press the PTY TP button The current program type ap pears on the display No RDS Data will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the pro gram type PTY for example ROCK M Refer to the explanation of PTY on the previous page 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to start searching for stations of the desired program type If you press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER button while No RDS Data is displayed PTY will appear In this case return to Step 3 When a station of the desired program type is tuned in scanning stops for approximately five seconds then resumes 5 When the desired station is located press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER again to stop scanning PTY TP K f PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER Searching for traffic information TP scan 1 Press the PTY TP button twice to select TP TP appears when the current station is broadcasting TP sig nals 2 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to start searching for other TP stations When a station broadcasting traffic information is located scan ning stops If Not F
2. Dolby Digital 0dB w O DTS 0dB OTO Cinema Group 0dB wT O Music Group 0dB wT MPEG 0dB wT Cinema Group 0dB wT Music Group 0dB W O 6 and O are provided for European model only 1 Adjust this parameter when the source is Dolby Digital Select co dB 20dB 10dB or OdB The recommended setting is OdB 2 Adjust this parameter when the source is DTS and the surround mode is DTS Select co dB 20dB OdB or 10dB The recommended setting is 10dB 3 Adjust this parameter when the source is DTS and the lis tening mode is DTS Action DTS Musical DTS THX or DTS Mono Movie Select dB 20dB 10dB or OdB The recommended setting is OdB 4 Adjust this parameter when the source is DTS and the lis tening mode is DTS Orchestra DTS Unplugged DTS Studio Mix or DTS TV Logic Select co dB 10dB OdB or 10dB The recommended setting is 10dB 5 Adjust this parameter when the source is MPEG and the surround mode is MPEG Select co dB 20dB OdB or 10dB The recommended setting is 10dB 6 Adjust this parameter when the source is MPEG and the listening mode is MPEG Action MPEG Musical MPEG THX or MPE
3. Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 28 2 Press the DIGITAL ANALOG button twice to display the digital input format Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER You are now able to select the input signal format By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER select the input signal format from among Automatic Digital Analog PCM and DTS Automatic Automatic detection Input signal format Dolby Digital DTS MPEG or PCM used in the selected input source is detected automatically to execute the required decoding process If no digital signal is input the input signals to the analog input jacks will be played Digital Digital input automatic detection Input digital signal format Dolby Digital DTS MPEG or PCM used in the selected digital input source is detected auto matically to execute the necessary decoding process Analog Analog audio signal processing The audio signals input from the equipment connected to the analog input jacks are played PCM PCM signal processing A decoding process is executed only when PCM signals are in put DTS DTS signal processing A decoding process is executed only when DTS signals are in put Notes e In Automatic or Digital mode if the CD or LD is fast for warded during playback decoded PCM signals may produce skipped sound In such cases change the digital audio format to PCM If a CD or L
4. Note To prevent damage to circuitry never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wire Front SpeakerA L ch Front SpeakerA R ch SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A CENTER SPEAKER POPP L 1 rT E L 1 L I s Use Front SPEAKERS B termi a a f nals to connect a second pair ofi L 1821 front speakers i G t oom er DO CELES ean Center Speaker TX DS777 TX DS676 R ch L ch Surround Speaker Surround Speaker 11 Connecting speakers cr PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER sow 66 a p Signal flow Connecting a subwoofer Use the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier If your subwoofer does not have a built in amplifier connect an amplifier to the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier Connecting power amplifiers Notes Keep the jumper plugs so that you will not TX DS777 lose them When the connectors are not in use replace the jumper plugs 12 Connecting power amplifiers Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to l
5. 105 W x 5 8 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 08 THD FTC 135 W x 5 6 Q 1 kHz 0 1 THD FTC TX DS676 85 W x 5 8 Q 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 08 THD FTC 110 W x 5 6 1 kHz 0 1 THD FTC 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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Re Equalization and the Re EQ logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit FM antenna x 1 Connector shape may vary depending on where the unit is purchased Remote controller RC 392M x1 Batteries size AA or UM 3 x 2 For other than North For worldwide model American and European models 75 300 ohm antenna Conversion plug x1 adapter x 1 Shape may vary depending on where the unit is purchased Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries A built in memory power back up system preserves the contents of the memory during power failures and even w
6. Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ N PUSH TO ENTER Digital input setup Each of the DVD CD VIDEO 1 3 and TAPE input channels can be set so that it accepts analog or digital audio input The default setting is below Change the setting according to the connection DVD OPT2 VIDEO1 COAXI VIDEO2 VIDEO3 COAX2 TAPE CD OPT1 Assume that you have connected a DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 connector 1 Press the DVD input selector button 2 Press the DIGITAL ANALOG button until Digital In put appears 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The digital input setup mode has been set By rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER select the digi tal audio input connector COAX 1 from among OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 and Selecting sets analog audio input 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER This completes the digital input setup To select an input source using the on screen display follow steps 1 through 3 described on page 29 23 24 Presetting FM AM radio stations TUNING UP DOWN FM MUTE MODE CHARACTER MEMORY Integra OSTANDBYION POWER ON m OFF MASTER VOLUME SMART SCAN r A SPEAKERS B msma arr CONTROLLER PHO
7. Setting the listening mode parameters m 1 DIRECT STEREO D0 DTS LISTENING MODE THX DSP j SURROUND Iq AUDIO ADJUSTMENT 4 3 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER Q PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER ONKYO xK Listening Mode Listening Mode Mono Movie Setup a Front Effect ON W Reflect Lev OdBW Reverb Level OdBM amp Room Size Mid Defaul D How to set the listening mode parameters To set the listening mode parameters you first press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button to select the item and then rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the parameter 1 Select the listening mode for which you wish set parameters 2 Press the AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button until Frt Effect appears The parameters you can set vary depending on the selected lis tening mode You can press this button to display the available parameters one by one 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to change the parameter setting 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER e Using the on screen display If you use the on screen display to set a listening mode you can set the relevant parameters on the same screen 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select the Listening Mode and press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select Lis
8. TAP GI 4 Shsss ONKYO Video Assign a DVD DVD QD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 i VIDEO 3 VIDEO 3 QD VIDEO 4 VIDEO 4 MULTI CH Using the on screen display Press the OSD MENU button Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button Select Video Assign Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button Video Assign Setup screen is displayed When the cursor is on TAPE you can press the lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to display additional items When the cursor is on DVD you can press the upper edge of the ENTER Cursor button to display the previous items Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the audio input source and then press the right or left edge of the button to assign a video source You can select one from 6 video sources DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 and None Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Giving a name to each input source and preset radio station Dvo voeon voeoz vioeoa TAPE Eo AM PHONO Giving a name to each input source 2 CHARACTER You can give a desired name to each input source DVD CD VIDEO 1 4 TAPE Characters available for name entry ABCD
9. The following illustration shows how reflected sound reaches the audience in a concert hall Onkyo s DSP and advanced technologies let you get such a sound reflection effect from the unit Note The concert hall effect is produced from the reflections and rever berations contained in the original recording These are converted into reflected sound that is reproduced from four directions Thus in some cases an unnatural impression can be conveyed if there are too few reflections in the recording or if the effects in the original re cording were produced artificially Example Sound reflection in a concert hall Ceiling reflections Wall reflections Lo ANS ll reflections D Using the listening modes 2 Use the LISTENING MODE buttons to select Use these buttons to set 3 MASTER VOLUME the desired listening mode and then start play the listening mode param control knob ing the selected source eters See page 38 ONKYO aster OLUME OSTANDBYION palra it arr aL Sabet ostmosy H opowen JHx A SPEAKERS B PHONES AV RECEIVER TX DS777 1 Press one of the INPUT SELECTOR buttons t
10. Wrong connection No video input is assigned The memory contents are lost Store all stations again Check the connection again Insert the plugs and con nectors completely Assign a proper video input 25 33 No on screen display Improper connection Improper OSD selector setting Check connections Set the OSD selector properly 8 9 Picture and sound do not match Improper connection Improper video is assigned Check connections Check Video Assign setting 40 No sound or sound of the selected source is not heard The digital input selector is not set properly Check Digital Input setting 23 29 No picture appears on the TV screen or moni tor Others LATE NIGHT function cannot be used The TV or monitor is not set to receive the out put signals from the receiver The video cable is not connected securely Only S Video connection is made Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Set the TV or monitor to the receiver input Check connections Make also video connection Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display 38 LFE LEVEL function cannot be used Playback source is not Dolby Digital DTS MPEG encoded Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL DTS MPEG in dicator lights up on the display 38 Cinema Re EQ function cannot be used The listening mode is set to Stereo Sch ste
11. Check the connection between the amplifier and the 11 ter speaker or very speaker minimal sound Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo 34 38 or Direct CENTER level is set to minimum Set the CENTER level to the appropriate volume 21 CENTER SPEAKER is set to None Set CENTER SPEAKER to Large or Small 18 19 No sound or quiet sound Subwoofer is set to No Check the speaker setting 12 from subwoofer Subwoofer speakers output level setting is im Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test 22 proper tone PHONO Hum low frequency Poor or no input ground Check outer conductor of input plugs noise Poor or no phono motor ground Check for proper ground connection The placement of the audio connection cables Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum on the rear panel is incorrect Howling when the vol Turntable and speakers are too close together Move them farther apart ume is turned up Rough or scratchy Stylus of turntable pick up is worn Replace sound High range is not Turntable stylus tip is dirty Clean clear Treble control too high Turn treble control down 31 FM AM AM stations cannot be AM loop antenna is not attached Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM an 14 received tenna terminals Buzzing noise on AM Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluores Move the AM loop antenna to different position 15 particularly c
12. reo or Direct See the table on page 38 38 Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect Reflect Level Reverb Level Room Size etc Parameter may not be set depending on the lis tening mode See the table on page 38 38 Front panel controls function but remote controller does not No batteries in remote controller Batteries have worn out The remote controller is not pointed at the re mote sensor of the receiver The remote controller is too far from the reciever Insert batteries Replace batteries Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the reciever Operate the remote controller within 16 feet 5m Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the video disc player video cassette recorder TV monitor etc that compose your entertainment system Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions it may malfunction due to external noise or static electricity If this happens press the POWER switch on the unit and then press it in again after about five seconds 59 60 Specifications TX DS777 TX DS676 AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC All channels Continuous Power output DIN Maximum Power output EIAJ Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 4 MULTICHANNEL INPUT 10
13. then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e Ifyou make a mistake during programming the SEND LEARN indica tor flashes three times quickly the RC 392M exits Learning mode Re sume Step 1 e If have programmed many button operations to a single MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator may remain illuminated continuously in Step 2 This is not malfunction 53 Using a Macro function What is a Macro function A Macro function enables you to program a series of button operations on the remote controller into a single button For example you need to follow the steps below to play a CD player connected to the TX DS777 TX DS676 without using the Macro function 1 Press the MODE AUDIO button gt 2 Press the POWER ON button 3 Press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button 4 Press the MODE CD button 5 Use the numeric keys to select the desired song This operation will be two button presses away if you program these steps into a macro button ae a SEND LEARN get MACRO COMMANDS PROGRAMA o HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 392M Tip The codes programmed into a MACRO button will be transmitted with an interval of 0 5 sec onds However some devices may not be able to complete one operation in 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case press one operation button press the corresponding MODE button then press another operation button to extend the interval between the two operations u
14. ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 3 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 22 Setting the bass peak level Bass Peak Level Manager TX DS777 only To prevent damage to your subwoofer you can set the bass peak level the subwoofer can reproduce If your system does not include any subwoofer this will set the bass peak level your Front speakers can reproduce 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Bass Peak Setup appears Then Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Limiter appears and You are now in the bass peak level set ting mode 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select Yes or No If you select Yes and then press the SMART SCAN CON TROLLER the display will show the current peak level fol lowed by Test Tone ON 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The test tone is output and Turn SSC Up appears 4 Gently rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise and just before sound is distorted press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER If you do not press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Dis torts Push SSC appears Note e Allowing the speakers to produce distorted sound for a long time may cause damage to the speakers e To disable the bass peak le
15. Alternate Channel Attenuation Selectivity AM Suppression Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo Frequency Response Stereo Separation AM Tuning Range U S A 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 USA amp Canadian models Others REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter Signal range Power supply 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 uV 75 ohms IHF 0 9 uV 75 ohms DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms IHF 23 uV 75 ohms DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms 37 2 dBf 20 uV 75 ohms 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 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 522 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps 531 1 602 kHz 9 kHz steps 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 UV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 230 V 50 Hz AC 220 230 V and 120 V switchable 50 60 Hz 6 2A 520 W 435 x 175 x 453 mm 17 1 8 x 6 7 8 x 17 13 16 16 3 kg 35 9 Ibs 17 6 kg 38 8 Ibs Infrared Approx 5 meters 16 ft Two AA batteries 1 5 V x 2 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in whi
16. DVD MD SAT CABLE VCR and TV two Macro buttons DIRECT and MODE and LIGHT button RC 392M 1 Place the RC 392M and the remote controller for another device with 5 15cm 2 6 inches apart and the light emit ting parts facing each other 2 While pressing and holding down the desired MODE button on the RC 392M AUDIO CD DVD MD SAT CABLE VCR or TV press the ENT button then release the but tons When you press and hold down one of the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights up When you press the ENT button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the SEND LEARN indicator lights up again 3 Press and release the desired operation button on the RC 392M You may select any button within the rectangle shown in the figure When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights up again 4 Press and hold down the desired button on the remote con troller of the other device until the SEND LEARN indicator on the RC 392M flashes twice The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly then lights up 5 Repeat Steps 3 4 to program other buttons in the same MODE Repeat Steps 2 4 to program other buttons in a different MODE 6 Press the MODE button to complete programming 7 Operate the programmed button to make sure the learning function works Note The remote controller codes for the Onkyo CD player tape deck DVD player and MD reco
17. Input TUNI Present No BI R 3 Ko KO Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Mode Orchestra W ONKYO Preset Station Preset No 3 ib 7 531 Playing a multichannel input source 1 Setting the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT To play back an input source you connected with the MULTI Remote controller CHANNEL INPUT connectors you must set the output level of each speaker Also note that this output level setting must be per oS MULTI CH formed independent of the speaker levels you set using the test tone see page 21 Before playing movie soundtracks etc in the multichannel input mode check again that the source is connected properly see page 9 1 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button If you wish to assign a video source to the multichannel input source perform the following setting If you do not wish to do so proceed to step 3 3 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Video As sign appears and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROL LER 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the video source you wish to assign and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 2 Start playing the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT connectors 3 Press the CH SEL button on the remote controller to select the speaker Then press the LEVEL or button to adjust the output level At the listening position adjust the speaker o
18. MD recorder that is not connected via an R I cable When you control such a DVD player or MD recorder point the remote con troller toward the sensor area of the DVD player or MD recorder CD Player Cassette Tape Deck Video equipment connections e On each pair of input jacks a red connector marked R corresponds to the right channel and a white connector marked L to the left channel A yellow connector marked V is used for video connection Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any connections Audio connection cable Video connection cable L Left L R Right R CLEP ary 2 ee pus anummmmy Senna Note The screen images may become dim depending on the video source being selected for example a satellite broadcast tuner unit such as a set top box If so connect the video source to the VIDEO 3 connector DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 4 OPTICAL OSD SELECTOR 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT DIGITAL we OPTICAL CU nae ge OUTPUT VIDEO IN 1 ged Q i 3
19. Note You can program only one series of button operations into the MACRO DIRECT button 1 Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE buttons and press the MACRO DIRECT button Then release the buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indica tor lights up When you press the MACRO DIRECT button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes briefly then lights up again 2 Follow Steps 2 in the Programming Macro Mode on page 54 3 Press the MACRO DIRECT button to complete the proce dure The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly 4 Check to see if the button has been programmed correctly Point the RC 392M toward the TX DS777 TX DS676 and press the MACRO DIRECT button and make sure that the device re sponds as programmed Transmitting the codes in Macro mode takes a while During transmission point the remote controller toward the device to be controlled Note e You may program up to 16 button operations into the MACRO DI RECT button If you try to program the 17th step it will be ignored e Ifyou do not press any button for more than 30 seconds during the pro cedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e Ifyou make a mistake during programming the SEND LEARN indica tor flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e If you erase one of the operation
20. Position ONOa hWND Speaker placement Ideal speaker placement varies depending on the size of your room and the wall coverings Here only typical example of speaker place ment and recommendations are shown Speaker systems Left and Right front 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 audience s ears at the listening position Left and Right surround speakers e Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter higher than that of the audience s ears Subwoofer To get the highest bass effect place a subwoofer You can place your subwoofer anywhere in your room because the placement affects very little the perceived sound Connecting speakers This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges are connected Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections FRONTSPEAKERS A or B 6 ohms min speaker SURROUNDSPEAKERS 6 ohms min speaker CENTERSPEAKER 6 ohms min e When you use only one speaker or wish to listen to monaural mono sound a single speaker should never be connected in parallel to both the right and left chan Connecting the speaker cable 1 Twist wire ends very tight 15mm aa nel terminals simulta m C t neously 2 Unscrew 3 Insert wire 4 Screw No
21. Pressing the DISPLAY button each time will change the indication as follows Frequency preset No lt gt Listening mode Preset ting FM AM radio stations Programming radio stations CHARACTER MEMORY d PRESET MODE ADJ f N PUSH TO ENTER S k MEMORY K o PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER CHARACTER MEMORY p PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET MODE ADJ f N PUSH TO ENTER 1 Select the frequency that you want to store in the memory See Tuning in a radio station on page 24 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button Preset In appears 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The MEMORY indicator lights up on the display 4 Select the desired memory number using SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 5 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The received station will be stored in the specified preset num ber e A total of 40 stations can be stored in the memory Cancelling preset stations Select the preset station you wish to remove as explained in the previous section 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button repeatedly Preset Erase appears on the display 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Erase OK appears To stop canceling preset stations press the CHARACTER MEMORY button 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLE
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23. SLEEP button when the Sleep function is enabled Note Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display shows 10 minutes or less cancels the Sleep function BASS TREBLE lt a Adjusting the tone Bass and treble adjustment The bass and treble levels can be adjusted in the range of 12 in units of 2 You cannot perform this adjustment when the listening mode is THX or Direct 1 Press the BASS TREBLE button The display shows Bass Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to adjust the bass level 2 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The display shows Treble Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to adjust the treble level 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ONKYO Tone Control Bass Treble Set To Flat 0 amp 2 Adjusting the bass and treble levels with the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Listening mode Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Select Listening Mode and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 4 Select Tone Control and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button The Tone Control Setup screen appears Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select Bass or Treble and then press the right or left edge of the button to adjust the bass or treble level Select Set to Flat and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor butto
24. and wipe off the dirt Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemical sol vents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 5 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The voltage of the available power supply differs according to coun try 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 conform to local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the volt age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit For British model Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol lowing code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
25. and then press the right edge of the gi TOR ENTER Cursor button OdB 0dB Cy The Level Setup screen appears and a test tone pink noise is output from the left front speaker You can change the speaker that outputs the test tone in the following sequence When the cursor is on Center you can press the lower edge of the EN TER Cursor button to display additional items Left Left front gt Center Center gt Right Right front gt R Sur 1 Right surround gt L Sur Left surround gt Subwoofer Subwoofer gt Left 4 Set the output level of each speaker so that you can hear the same level of test tone at the listening position You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of 12 to 12 dB except for the subwoofer whose adjustment range 9 3 4 is 30 to 10 dB 5 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode CH SEL LEVEL Using Test button on the remote controller 1 Press the MODE AUDIO button 2 Press the TEST button Left front speaker produces the test tone pink noise 3 To adjust the level of each speaker press the CH SEL but ton to select a speaker and press the LEVEL buttons to raise or lower the level 4 Press rhe TEST button to complete adjustment 21 Setting the Speaker level SP SYS SETUP a PRESET MODE ADJ O PUSH TO ENTER 2 PRESET MODE
26. appears 2 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the item The items you can select on each screen are shown on the next page 3 Press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button to display the setting screen On each screen you can press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select an item and then press the right or left edge of the button to change the setting If the item has an additional screen you can press the right edge of the button to change to that screen 4 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button Use either of the following methods to turn off the on screen display Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button O By pressing this button you can follow in reverse the sequence CANCES in which you have displayed each setting screen Finally the on screen display disappears e Press the EXIT button The on screen display disappears immediately 3 Screen Setup Use the on screen display to set the background color the superim pose mode etc 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Screen Setup and press the right edge of the EN ONKYO TER Cursor button Screen Setup Background Color Superimpose Mode Normal W Immediate Display ON Green 1 W Character Position 3 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select each item and then press the right or left edge of the button to se
27. coloured red IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be re placed please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS POSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician For U S model Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s atten tion to Article 820 40 of the NEC ANSI NFPA 70 which provides 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 authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can r
28. i TE E EE TX DS777 Monitor TV only moomoo 80606 Video camera etc U l j SVIDEO VIDEO VIDE 4 VIDEO AM INPUT Video equipment connections 1 Digital audio connections This receiver has a powerful digital signal processor for use with DVD players DAT decks and CD players The digital inputs CO AXIAL 1 2 and OPTICAL 1 2can be assigned to individual input selector buttons so when an input selector button is pressed the assigned digital input is used instead of the corresponding analog input See page 23 29 2 Connect your second video cassette deck 3 Connect your DVD player to COAXIAL or OPTICAL whichever appropriate 4 OSD SELECTOR Selects whether to output the OSD On Screen Display information with the Video signals or the S Video signals Select S VIDEO when the monitor is connected via the S Video terminal 5 Connecting video equipment through S video connectors The signals input from the S IN jack will be output only to the S OUT jack the signals input from the V IN jack will be output only to the V OUT jack e For information on whether you need to connect either S or V jack or both of them please refer to the instruction manual that came with your video equipment 6 Connect your video camera or TV game machine to t
29. input source you selected most recently 4 Start recording on the recorder connected to the TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 jacks Then start playing the source component you selected in step 1 Notes e If you change the input source during recording you will record the signals from the newly selected input source e You cannot record the surround effects 1 REC OUT S a REC OUT v N G 2 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 44 Recording from on audio video source 1 Press the REC OUT button The REC OUT indicator binks for 8 seconds 2 While the REC OUT indicator is blinking rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the desired re cording source Notes e Selecting SOURCE sets the currently selected input source as the re cording source The digital input signals assigned to the input source you selected using the input selector buttons will be output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT ter minal There are some restrictions on digital recording When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital recording equipment such as MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed e You cannot select the source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN PUT connectors Even if you press the MULTI CH INPUT button in step 1 above the signals will be output to the L and R output jacks of the input source you selected most recently 3 Start recording on the recorder
30. is purchased DIRECT Press this button if you wish to enjoy pure direct sound STEREO Press this button to listen to a normal stereo audio O0 DTS MPEG DO DTS Press this button when you wish to play Dolby ProLogic Dolby Digital DTS Surround or MPEG software 5CH STEREO TX DS676 Press this button to play 5 ch ste reo sound see the previous page THX TX DS777 Press this button when THX speakers are used Notes To play a Dolby digital DTS or MPEG Surround source you need to connect the sound source with a correct digital input connector e When you play the Dolby digital DTS or MPEG Surround source the receiver automatically enters Dolby Digital Sur round stereo DTS or MPEG Surround stereo mode respec tively THX Movies which have been encoded in Dolby Digital DTS MPEG and Dolby Pro Logic can all benefit by activating the THX mode THX should be activated only when watching movies which were mixed for playback in large movie theatre environments THX need not be activated for music movies that were made especially for television or shows such as sports programming talk shows etc This is because they were mixed in a small room environment Dial norm Dialogue Normalization Dial Norm is a feature of Dolby Digital When playing back software which has been encoded in Dolby Digital sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel display which will read Dial Norm XdB X being a numeric v
31. not a subwoofer is connected Yes A subwoofer is connected No A subwoofer is NOT connected Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Select the size of your front speakers Large Large front speakers are used Small Small front speakers are used Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Select the size of your center speaker Large A large center speaker is used Small A small center speaker is used None A center speaker is NOT used Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Select the size of your surround speakers Large Large surround speakers are used Small Small surround speakers are used None Surround speakers are NOT used Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER This completes the speaker configuration setup Setting the speaker configuration 3 e Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button ONKYO 2 Select Speaker Setup and then press the right edge of the Speaker Setup ENTER Cursor button 3 Select Config Setup and then press the right edge of the Config Setup ENTER Cursor button 4 For the TX DS676 go to the next step For the TX DS777 the display shows All Channel For THX Speakers Select Yes and then press the center of the ENTER Cursor button This sets all the connected speakers to THX speakers The following steps are unnecessary Select No and then press the center of the ENTER Cursor but ton to go to the next step 5 Press the upper or lower edge of the
32. of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Select Distance Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button You can now set the distance from each speaker When the cursor is on Right you can press the lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to display additional items Select a value that is closest to the actual distance For each speaker you can set a distance of 0 3 meter to 9 0 meters or 1 foot to 30 feet in increments of 30 cm I foot Left Left front speaker Center Center speaker Right Right front speaker R Sur Right surround speaker L Sur Left surround speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer 4 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Setting the speaker Level 1 sPisys Using the test tone to adjust the speaker output Qe levels 7 a 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until 4 Level Setup appears preserivobE AN Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Y O The display shows Left O 2 Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to adjust the speaker output level You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of 12 to 12 dB except for the subwoofer whose adjustment range is 30 to 10 dB 2 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER You hear a test tone pink noise from the left front speaker Each time you press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER the a speaker that produces a test tone cha
33. securely Remember that improper connection can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment Do not bind audio connection calls with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may degrade sound quality PEELELELEELELEELELEELELLLELEELLELLLLEELELLTS Connect your player to COAXIAL or OPTI i CAL whichever appropriate cy SEE EEE eee eee Pee OUTPUT COAXIAL om Meee s I Coaxial cable 1 DIGITAL INPUT nnmnnn OPTICAL fj 1 Audio connection cable L Left L e R Right R F Improper Connection t Insert completely oom Signal Flow E MD recorder DAT etc Optial fiber cable TX DS777 TX DS676 Optial fiber cable OPTICAL 2 OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL CD player loz DIGITAL OUTPUT s OUTPUT TX DS777 only ANALOG K Audio Connection Cable Audio Connection Cable Ground OUTPUT Turntable Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made Audio Connection Cable OUTPUT PLAY INPUT REC Tape deck MD recorder DAT Audio equipment connections 1 DIGITAL INPUT connectors e If your CD player has a digital output connector connect it to a proper DIGITAL INPUT connector for Optical digital connector clear and dynamic s
34. the FRONT SPEAKERS A CENTER SPEAKER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals Selecting Speaker system B SPEAKERS B indicator appears Press the SPEAKERS B button to turn on or off the speakers con nected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals Notes Be sure to select Speaker system A during surround playback or when multi channel input is enabled e Selecting Surround playback when both speaker systems are on automatically turns off the speaker system B Similarly turning on both speaker systems during Surround playback automati cally sets the listening mode to STEREO Changing the display The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button dur ing playback The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts See page 46 for details Preset station name Does not appear if no name is given Other sources Preset input source name Does not appear if no name is given Listening mode X During Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG eam ca CET playback the input signal format for the playback software appears e For analog signals Input source name or Listening mode can be selected e Input signal format returns to Listening mode within three 3 seconds Input signal format e Current sampling frequency displays for PCM signals ex PCM 44 1 kHz No correct information displays how ever for th
35. the corresponding MODE button and press the ENT button then release the buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indica tor lights up When you press the ENT button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator lights up again 2 Press and release the button from which you wish to erase the learned code When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights up again 3 Press and release the same button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The learned code is erased Note If you do not press the button in step 2 or 3 for more than 30 sec onds the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 Erasing a learned code from a MODE button 1 Press and hold down the MODE button from which you wish to erase the learned code and press the ENT button twice Then release the buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indica tor lights up When you press the ENT button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes twice slowly then lights up again 2 Press and release the same MODE button again When you release the button the SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The learned code is erased Note e If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly
36. 1 to 3 as the video input source 4 8 Start recording on the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks Then start playing the CD player and the video camera connected to the VIDEO 4 jack 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 REC OUT 6 assigned to that input source e You cannot record the surround effects e Using the on screen display You can use the on screen display to set the recording equipment to which the signals are output By doing so you can record signals from the selected input source 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Rec Selector and press the right edge of the EN TER Cursor button The Rec Selector screen appears The recording sources are shown on the left and the correspond ONKYO Rec Selector Picture gt VIDEO DVD 1 3 Sound gt TAPE DVD gt VIDEO El ing output jacks are shown on the right 11 2 3 Press the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button to Digital OPTICAL select the output jack ee eee gt OUT When Sound is set to TAPE TUNER PHONE or CD Picture shows the video source you set in Assigning a video source to each audio input source see page 40 To record the currently playing sound or video images select SOURCE below the s
37. 10 Connecting speakers The TX DS777 676 allows you to connect two speaker systems Before connecting the speakers place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with your speakers For surround playback see Using the listening modes on page 34 the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important For Home THX cinema surround playback we recommend that you use a THX speaker system that is certified by Lucasfilm Ltd such as Onkyo HTS SYSTEM 2 Ideal speaker configuration e Right and Left front speakers e Center speaker Produces a rich sound image by serving as a sound source for the Right and Left front speakers and enhancing the sonic move ment e Right and Left surround speakers Adds three dimensional sonic movement and produces environ mental sound associated with the background and effect sound for each scene Subwoofer Produces powerful and heavy bass Minimum speaker configuration for surround sound playback Right and Left front speakers e Right and Left surround speakers The sound recorded for the center speaker and the subwoofer will be properly distributed to the Right and Left front speakers and the Right and Left surround speakers for optimized surround playback ACEO TV or Screen Front speaker Left Subwoofer Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Left Surround speaker Right Listening
38. 453 mm 17 1 8 x 6 7 8 x 17 13 16 14 7 kg 32 4 Ibs 15 5 kg 34 2 Ibs Infrared Approx 5 meters 16 ft Two AA batteries 1 5 V x 2 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is purchased 61 Control positions and names The illustration shows the front panel of the TX DS777 model VS The appearance of the front panel varies depending on the model you purchased 62 VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT vioeo2 voeos vioeos AV RECEIVER TX DS777 c d EZE rec out BE DOLBY DIGITAL CM DIGITAL DTS MPEG DOLBY PRO LOGIC h Eid stereo Let TUNED lt 4 DIRECT f g MEMORY FM STEREO AUTO Front panel 22 INPUT SELECTOR buttons 23 26 32 35 p 23 MULTI CHANNEL INPUT button 33 For more information about buttons or knobs refer to the pages 24 PHONES 26 listed in the brackets below 1 STANDBY indicator 5 13 Display AnaY go STANDBY ON button 13 POWER switch 13 SPEAKERS A B button 26 30 DISPLAY button 23 30 47 DIMMER button Other than European model 26 PTY TP button European model 47 D
39. 5 watts per channel min RMS at 8 ohms 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion 135 watts min RMS at 6 ohms 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0 1 total harmonic dis tortion 140 watts at 6 ohms 170 watts at 6 ohms 0 08 at rated power Front 0 08 at rated power Front 60 at 8 ohms Front 2 5 mV 50 kohms 200 mV 50 kohms FRONT L R SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER COAXIAL 1 2 DIGITAL Output Level and Impedance Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 Pre out Phono Overload Frequency Response RIAA Deviation Tone Control Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio Phono CD Tape VIDEO SECTION Input sensitivity Impedance DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 4 VIDEO Composite Output Level Impedance VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR VIDEO Composite 200 mV 50 kohms 36 mV 50 kohms 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms 200 mV 2 2 kohms 1 V 470 ohms 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz 0 5 T H D 20 Hz to 100 kHz 1 3 dB LINE INPUT 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 kHz 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input 100 dB IHF A 1 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC All channels Continuous Power output DIN Maximum Power output EIAJ Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 4 MULTICHANNEL INPUT 85 watts per
40. D encoded in the DTS format is played back using PCM or Analog mode a noise will be produced This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers Always use Auto matic Digital or DTS mode when playing back DTS en coded sources MPEG signals can be detected only by models bearing wrec IC mutticnannel mark on their front panel TX DS777 Other than U S A and Canadian models TX DS676 European model only Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER This completes the digital audio format setup Selecting an input source CD DVD VIDI ONKYO Digital Input Setup COAXIAL 1 W Automatic COAXIAL 2 Automatic W W p Automatic WA Ww Using the on screen display Press the OSD MENU button Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button Select Digital Input Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button The Digital Input Setup screen appears To display VIDEO 2 and later items press the lower edge of the ENTER Cursor but ton e Select the digital input connector from among OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 and 6 If no digital input connector is assigned to the selected input source it will be indicated as To enter the setting move the cursor vertically using the EN TER Cursor button To set the input sign
41. EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabc defghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz lt gt amp 23 0123456789_ _ space MEMORY G PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO A 4 5 PRESET MODE ADJ O PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 1 Select the source to which you wish to enter a name by press ing the corresponding input selector button 2 Press the CHARACTER MEMORY button Name In appears 3 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Now you can enter a name 4 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the character you wish to enter and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 5 Enter a name of up to 8 characters The name entry mode will be canceled automatically when you finish entering 8 characters If you enter a name of shorter than 8 characters press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER repeatedly until the initial dis play is restored 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 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Now you can change the name 4 Press the TUNING DOWN UP button to select the character you wish to change 5 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the character you wish to enter and then press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The name entry mode will be canceled automati
42. ENTER Cursor button to set each item and then press the right or left edge of the 4 button to set a parameter Distance Setup Level Setup Bass Peak Setup Subwoofer Set whether or not a subwoofer is connected Yes A subwoofer is connected No A subwoofer is NOT connected Front Select the size of your front speakers Large Large front speakers are used Small Small front speakers are used All Channel For Center Select the size of your center speaker THX Speakers No m Large A large center speaker is used Small A small center speaker is used None A center speaker is NOT used Surround Select the size of your surround speakers Large Large surround speakers are used Small Small surround speakers are used None Surround speakers are NOT used 6 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Subwoofer Yes Front Sma Center Sma Surround Sma Setting the speaker distance SP SYS SETUP Ei PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO A pee PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO a PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO P Setting the distance from each speaker to the listening position Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization Select a value that is closest to the actual distance between each speaker an
43. ER LEVEL 13 D ea a ee ea el a iS HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 392M Remote controller Using the remote controller you can control a CD player or cas sette tape deck connected to the connector of the TX DS777 676 See page 7 for more information 1 SEND LEARN indicator 49 52 53 2 POWER ON STNBY button 13 49 50 54 57 Power on Standby on 3 SLEEP button 27 31 49 Sleep function button MACRO DIRECT button 55 56 Macro Direct function 5 MODE buttons 13 27 49 56 6 DISPLAY DVD SET button 49 50 7 CH buttons 32 49 8 9 A EXIT RETURN button 16 17 50 PREV CH button This button is not used for this receiver 10 TRACK button 50 11 CD TAPE DVD MD operation buttons 50 51 12 Input Selector buttons 27 32 35 49 13 Numeric key STEREO DSP B SURROUND SPA B CH SEL LEVEL DIMMER buttons 21 27 33 35 42 49 51 The THX button are not used for the TX DS676 14 ENT button 50 53 57 15 DISC button 50 16 MUTING button 31 32 49 50 17 TEST TV VCR button 49 18 ENTER cursor buttons 16 17 50 19 VOL A A button 27 35 49 50 Volume adjustment 20 OSD MENU button 16 17 50 21 MACRO MODE button 54 56 22 LIGHT button 49 63 SN 29342721B ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8111 Fax 072 833 5222 ONKYO U
44. G Mono Movie Select co dB 20dB 10dB or OdB The recommended setting is OdB 7 Adjust this parameter when the source is MPEG and the listening mode is MPEG Orchestra MPEG Unplugged MPEG Studio Mix or MPEG TV Logic Select co dB 10dB OdB or 10dB The recommended setting is 10dB Note e The LFE level setting is effective only on Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG software With some software this setting may produce no effect e The MPEG setting is possible only in limited regions Front Effect Select ON or OFF 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 its frame or presence In this case set FRONT EFFECT to OFF No reverbera tion from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from three front channels and the sound source will be played as it is without any further reverberation Note The Front Effect function is effective only on the Action Musical MonoMovie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix and TV Logic sound Reflect Level Set a value between 5 and 5 dB in units of 1 dB You can adjust the strength of direct sound reflection depending on the playback source material your audio room conditions and so on e Reverb Level TX DS777 only Set a valu
45. IntelliVolume Setup BD Listening Dolby Mode Pro Logic THX Cinema Input Selecting an input source using the on screen display Instead of using the input selector buttons you can use on screen display to select the desired input source 1 2 3 Press the OSD MENU button Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select Input and then press the right or left edge of the button to select an input source e When you select DVD CD VIDEO 1 3 or TAPE set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen See page 29 e When you have selected TUNER the currently selected pre set number is displayed on the next line e See page 33 for information on MULTICH INPUT Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode 27 Selecting an input source Setting the input signal format Digital Input Setup The input signal format defaults to Automatic Although you can use this default setting normally you may change it depending on the input signal format Ex Setting the input signal format for DVD 1 Press the DVD input selector button DIGITAL ANALOG PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 3 PRESET MODE ADJ
46. NES Dvo voeo voeo2 vioeoa TAPE DTR 7 by ONKYO FM AM i FM AM N DOWN TUNING UP D FM MUTE MODE T DISPLAY Tuning in a radio station 1 Press the FM or AM button 2 Use the TUNING UP DOWN buttons to change the fre quency UP ieriosiioss the frequency increases DOWN the frequency decreases e The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps in FM and 10 kHz or 9 kHz in AM each time you press the TUNING UP DOWN but ton e In FM if this button is held continuously for more than 0 5 sec onds the frequencies are scanned automatically FM auto tuning made When a broadcast is received scanning stops e The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts See page 46 for details Listening to a stereo radio station FM mode When you tune in a stereo FM station the FM STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong If the signal is weak it may be impossible to tune in to the desired station In this case tune in as follows Press the FM MUTE MODE button The AUTO indicator turns off At this time the station will be in mono and interstation noise will be heard Select the station to which you want to listen DISPLAY button
47. ONKYO A V Receiver X DS777 X DS676 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Before using Important Safeguards seessseeeseseseeerseseseseseeee PRECAUTIONS a eeren ane eE E EEE Features n E Supplhied accessornies oee e Before operating this unit eeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeee Preparation Audio equipment connections cee Video equipment connections eee Connecting equipment with 5 1 channel output 00 eee eee Connecting speakers eeaeee neee Connecting power amplifiers eeeeeee Connecting an equalizer eee eee eeees Connecting the pOWer 0 0 eee eee cee eeeeeeees Making antenna connections eee Operation Using the on screen display ceseseeeees Setting the speaker configuration Setting the speaker distance e ceseeees Setting the speaker Level ecccceeeerees Playing a digital source eeceeseeseseereeeee Presetting FM AM radio stations 6
48. PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 3 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER Volume display method setup You have the option of displaying your volume settings either of two ways e ABSOLUTE on a scale of MIN 0 no sound to MAX 80 extremely sound or e RELATIVE on a scale which is measured plus or minus relative to the calibrated reference volume With either settings the volume level changes in the same incre ment ABSOLUTE MIN 1 2 3 4 77 78 79 MAX RELATEVE co 61 60 59 16 17 18 dB 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Volume Display appears 2 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Now you can change the sound volume display method 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select Absolute or Relative 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER SP SYS 2 SETUP os PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET MODE ADJ O PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER IntelliVolume setup The output level of each component or source connected to your receiver varies even when the sound volume setting is same You must therefore readjust the sound volume by yourself each time you change the input source because the same v
49. R 25 26 Selecting an input source 2 Make sure that the SPEAKERS A indicator is lit on the display ONKYO STANDBYION gt osTANDSY POWER C7 ON OFF ASPEAKEAS 8 If it is not lit press the SPEAKERS A button 4 Adjust the sound volume to an appropriate level Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control knob clockwise in creases the sound volume Rotating the MASTER VOLUME control counterclockwise de DIMMER creases the sound volume MASTER OLUME VIDEO 1 viooz voos voeo VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT TAPE FM aM PHONO co sanoe AV RECEIVER TX DS777 PHONES Press the desired input selector button or the MULTI CH INPUT button The selected source name appears on the display If you have selected DVD CD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 or TAPE perform Digital Input Setup see page 23 See page 33 for information on MULTI CH INPUT See page 32 if you have selected FM or AM Start playing the selected input source Note When you start playing the DVD player connected to the system the mes sage may appear such as PCM 48 kHz before the current encode format appears This message is provided by the data from the DVD player which does no
50. Selecting an input Source eceeeeeeeeeeeees Selecting a preset station ceeeeeeseeeeees Playing a multichannel input source Using the Listening Modes cceseeceeees Setting the listening mode parameters Assigning a video source to each audio input source eeeseeeeteeeees Giving a name to each input source and preset radio station cecceeceeseeeeeeteeeees Adjusting the output level of each speaker while listening to TE oopa Other setup operations eeceeeeeeteeeneeeeeee Recording aisounces ere teeter eee Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only ecceseeeeereeeeees Mihenmitiallsettinesmenc e Appendix Using the remote controller c cesses Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC 392M Using a Macro function ceeeeseeeeeeeeeceees Troubleshooting guide 0 0 cs ceeeeseeseeeeeeceees S PeCillCatlONS eevee eevee ies A sees Control positions and names seeeeeereee 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 op
51. adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi sion 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian model CAUTION THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER ENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 ATTENTION L INTERFERENCE RADIO ELECTRIQUE GENEREE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE TYPE B NE DEPASSE PAS LES LIMITES ENONCEES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ELECTRIQUES SECTION APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DU MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS Sur les mod les dont la fiche est p
52. al format move the cursor to the line immediately below the input source and then press the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button e Select the digital audio format from among Automatic Digital Analog PCM and DTS e Holding down the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button sequentially changes the setting Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Notes on DTS 1 If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Analog or PCM setting is selected on the TX DS777 676 the DTS en coded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers Therefore be sure to select Automatic Digital or DTS and use the digi tal input jacks OPTICAL1 2 COAXIAL1 2 to connect the DTS source If you play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Auto matic or Digital setting is selected you may hear a noise for a short while until the DTS decoder recognizes the DTS en coded signal and starts operating This is not a malfunction 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 mode The DTS indicator on the TX DS777 676 lights up while it plays the DTS source When playback concludes and the DTS signal transmission stops
53. alue Dialogue Normalization serves to let you know if the source mate rial has been recorded at a higher or lower level than usual For example if you see the following message Dial Norm 4dB in the front panel display to keep the overall output level constant just turn down the volume control by 4dB In other words the source material that you are listening to has been recorded 4dB louder than usual If you do not see a message then no adjustment of the volume control is necessary ONKYO Tnput Selector DVD OPTICAL 100 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup 0 IntelliVolume Setup BD Listening Dolby Mode Pro Logi cM THX Cinema Input e Selecting an Listening mode using the on screen display Instead of using the Listening mode buttons you can use on screen display to select the desired input source 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select Listening mode and then press the right or left edge of the button to select an listening mode 4 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Using the listening modes Input sources and listening modes The available listening modes vary depending on the input source The following table shows each input source and the available l
54. buttons already programmed in the MACRO DIRECT button or if you program a different code into such a button the operation button will no longer work In this case program the buttons again to avoid malfunction 55 56 Using a Macro function Erasing a learned remote controller button operation from the MACRO MODE buttons 1 Press and hold down the corresponding MODE button and press the MACRO MODE button then release the buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indica tor lights up When you press the MACRO MODE button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes once 2 Press the MACRO MODE button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The learned operation is erased SEND LEARN DIMMER HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 292M Erasing a learned remote controller button operation from the MACRO DIRECT button 1 Press and hold down any one of the MODE buttons and press the MACRO DIRECT button Then release the but tons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indica tor lights up When you press the MACRO DIRECT button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes once 2 Press the MACRO DIRECT button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The learned operation is erased Note e If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds the SEND LEARN indicator flashe
55. cally when you finish entering 8 characters To erase a name 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 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Erase OK appears If the name cannot be erased press the CHARACTER MEMORY button 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The entire name has been 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 41 Adjusting the output level of each speaker while listening to it CH LEVEL 2 3 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ ff N PUSH TO ENTER Fine tuning the output level of each speaker You can fine tune the output level of each speaker according to your taste The output levels you set as below will be lost once the unit is in stand by mode The speaker levels you set using the test tone will be restored 1 Press the CH LEVEL button The output level of the Left front speaker is displayed 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the out put level and then p
56. ch the unit is purchased Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Mono Stereo 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono Stereo Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio U S A 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 U S A 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 USA amp Canadian models Others REMOTE CONTROL Transmitter Signal range Power supply 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 LV 75 ohms IHF 0 9 uV 75 ohms DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 V 75 ohms IHF 23 uV 75 ohms DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 ohms 37 2 dBf 20 uV 75 ohms 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 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz 10 kHz 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 522 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps 531 1 602 kHz 9 kHz steps 530 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 uV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz AC 230 V 50 Hz AC 220 230 V and 120 V switchable 50 60 Hz 5 3 A 410 W 435 x 175 x
57. channel min RMS at 8 ohms 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion 110 watts min RMS at 6 ohms 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0 1 total harmonic dis tortion 115 watts at 6 ohms 145 watts at 6 ohms 0 08 at rated power Front 0 08 at rated power Front 60 at 8 ohms Front 2 5 mV 50 kohms 200 mV 50 kohms FRONT L R SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER COAXIAL 1 2 DIGITAL Output Level and Impedance Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 Pre out Phono Overload Frequency Response RIAA Deviation Tone Control Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio Phono CD Tape VIDEO SECTION Input sensitivity Impedance DVD VIDEO 1 2 3 4 VIDEO Composite Output Level Impedance VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR VIDEO Composite 200 mV 50 kohms 36 mV 50 kohms 0 5 Vp p 75 ohms 200 mV 2 2 kohms 1 V 470 ohms 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz 0 5 T H D 20 Hz to 100 kHz 1 3 dB LINE INPUT 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB 10 dB at 100 Hz 10 dB at 10 kHz 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input 100 dB IHF A 1 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms Specifications TX DS777 TX DS676 TUNER SECTION TUNER SECTION FM FM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Mono Stereo 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono Stereo Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio U S A amp Canadian models Other area models IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo
58. connected to the TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 jacks Then start playing the source component you selected in step 1 Notes e If you change the input source during recording you will record the signals from the newly selected input source e You cannot record the surround effects Recording a source Adding sound to a video tape You can add CD or MD sound to your video recordings The following is an example of adding sound to a video recording using the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks of the receiver Let s assume that you will record the images from a video camera connected to the VIDEO 4 VIDEO jack and the sound from a CD player 1 Press the CD input selector button 2 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Video Assign appears and then press the SMART SCAN CON TROLLER 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER until VIDEO 4 appears Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 4 Insert a CD in the CD player Or insert a tape in the video camera connected to the VIDEO 4 VIDEO jack 5 Insert a tape to which recording is made in the video cassette recorder connected to the VIDEO 1 R L V jacks 6 Press the REC OUT button The REC OUT indicator blinks for 8 seconds 7 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select SOURCE CD has been selected as the audio input source and VIDEO 4 which you set in steps
59. d the listening position Using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER you can easily set the speaker configuration Turn it to select the setting and press it to go to the next item For each speaker you can set a distance of 0 3 meter to 9 0 meters or 1 foot to 30 feet in increments of 30 cm 1 foot 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Distance Setup appears Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 2 Left appears Set the distance from the left front speaker Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 3 Center appears Set the distance from the center speaker Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 4 Right appears Set the distance from the Right front speaker Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 5 R Sur appears Set the distance from the Right surround speaker Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 6 L Sur appears Set the distance from the left surround speaker Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 7 SW appears Set the distance from the subwoofer 8 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The speaker distance setup has been completed Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm LTD Left Center Right R Sur 20 3 6m 12ft 3 6m 12ft 3 6m 12ft 2 1m 7ft 6A e Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Speaker Setup and then press the right edge
60. e antenna cable to the 75 300 ohm antenna adapter Other than North America and European models Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver Connecting the coaxial cable 1 With your fingernail or a small screwdriver press the stoppers outward and remove the cover 2 Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C 3 Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram Connect the 75 300 ohm antenna adapter to the coaxial cable 1 Insert the end of the cable 2 Clamp itin place with pliers 4 Re install the cover Directional linkage Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV or VCR recep tion since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna use a directional linkage type splitter Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration e Refer to the next page for details on connecting the AM loop antenna Connecting the antenna cable 1 Press down the lever 2 Insert the wire into the hole 3 Release the lever to replace it Making antenna connections U S and Canadian Others models h ANTENNA Remove the insulation at Connecting the included antennas the end of the cable
61. e between 5 and 5 dB in units of 1 dB Adjust the depth of acoustic reverberation depending on the play back source material your audio room conditions and so on Room Size TX DS777 only Set Large Mid or Small Change the virtual hall size set for each surround mode 39 Assigning a video source to each audio input source J 5 y 2 SP SYS SETUP SPEAKERS QA re PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO A 3 PRESET MODE ADJ Q b PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ Y N PUSH TO ENTER 40 Assigning a video source to each audio input source video Assign Setup You can assign a video source to audio input sources such as CD By doing so you can play a CD or other audio source while showing the assigned video images on the TV 1 2 Select the desired audio input source by pressing the corre sponding input selector button Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until Video Assign is displayed Then Press the SMART SCAN CON TROLLER The video assign mode has been set Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the video source you wish to assign You can select one from 6 video sources DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 and None Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ONKYO Video Assign Setup CD PHONO FM AM
62. e frequencies other than 32 44 1 48 and 96 kHz e For Dolby Digital DTS MPEG the surround channels informa tion may also display For example Dolby D 3 2 indicates that the source outputs signals for three front channels and two surround channels in Dolby Digital mode Selecting an input source Remote controller MUTING Muting the sound Muting function remote controller only Use this function to turn off the playback sound immediately For example you can use it when you receive a phone call when listen ing to music Press the MUTING button The display shows Muting Now the sound output to the speakers and headphones stops Press the MUTING button again to turn on the sound output Note The Muting function will be canceled automatically if the receiver is set in the standby mode Remote controller Falling asleep with music Sleep function remote controller only You can turn off the power to the TX DS777 676 automatically af ter a specified time period 1 Press the MODE AUDIO button 2 Press the SLEEP button The display shows Sleep 90min which means the receiver automatically enters the standby mode after 90 minutes 3 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep time is displayed Each time you press this button the time decreases by 10 min utes To check how much time is left before the unit turns off Press the
63. e remote controllers use a single button to perform different func tions with the function code changing each time the button is pressed If you are using this kind of controller please perform the learn opera tions for each function individually to store each function to a button on the RC 392M For instructions regarding the operation of learned units please refer to the instruction manual for each product Even after codes have been memorized please keep your old remote controller in a safe place If the memorized codes are lost when the bat teries run down it will be necessary to memorize them once again using the old remote controller Make sure both the RC 392M and the product s own remote controller have fresh batteries If either of them has batteries that are wearing down it may be impossible to store the remote controller codes into the RC 392M or the product may not respond properly to the buttons on the RC 392M for which the remote controller codes were stored into memory Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC 392M See page 57 for information on how to erase the learned codes from all buttons Ro a82M indicator SEND LEARN HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 392M indicator p SEND LEARN Erasing a learned code You can erase a learned code You cannot erase preset codes e Erasing a code programmed in a button 1 Press and hold down
64. e to a malfunction or worn out batteries in the remote controller 58 Trouble Cause Remedy See page POWER Power shut off immedi Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti Remove the AC plug from the outlet immediately ately after power on vated Then contact your Onkyo service center No power Power cord is disconnected Connect power cord 13 There is external noise in the computer circuits Turn the power button off and then on again or remove 13 of this unit the AC plug from the outlet and then plug it again AC fuse blown Contact your Onkyo Service Center Power on but no sound Muting is displayed Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to 31 turn it off The digital analog input setting is incorrect Select the correct input 23 29 Bad connections Check connections speaker leads etc 6 15 Amplifier protection circuitry has been acti Contact your Onkyo Service Center vated The sound of the play The input selector is not set properly Set it to the playback source 26 27 back source is not heard No picture appears on The TV or monitor is not set to receive the out Set the TV or monitor to the receiver input 8 the TV screen or moni put signals from the reciver tor The video cable is not connected securely Check the connections Only S video connection is made Make also video connection SPEAKERS No sound from the cen Speaker cable is not corrected
65. erating and maintenance AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 6A An appliance and cart combination 10 11 12 13 Read Instructions 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 op erating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufac turer PORTABLE CART WARNING should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven sur faces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Cei
66. he VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks If a momaural video camera is used connect its audio connection cable to R MONO audio jack Notes When using a playback only VCR connect it to VIDEO 3 or VIDEO 4 If you connect it to VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 you need to make only the input connections This receiver can be used with only a monitor TV equipped with a video input or S video jack Interference may be caused between the TV and this receiver If this interference occurs place the receiver and the TV as far apart as possible We do not recommend the use of a common TV FM antenna see antenna section Remove the protective cap attached to the DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL jack before making the connection When this jack is not used replace the protective cap Connecting equipment with 5 1 channel output Decoder with 5 1 channel output You may connect the 5 1 channel outputs of an external decoder such as MPEG decoder and DVD player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUTs of this unit DVD player or a decoder with Multi 5 1 channel outputs N Signal flow Multi 5 1 channel outputs Subwoofer Center Surround pmm b b h FRONT Dm FRONT OUT SUB f Dum nore SUBWOOFER OUT SF pun CENTER CENTER OUT URROUN MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Tum SURROUND OUT R L MT AUDIO OUT C_ fmm VIDEO OUT L_ hmm
67. he power to both this receiver and the connected audio de Worldwide and U S A and vices European models Canadian models First turn the POWER switch ON Capacity is total The shape number and total capacity of the AC 120 watts outlets may differ depending on the area of pur chase Make sure that the total capacity of other components connected to this unit does not ex ceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel Capacity is total 100 watts Connections for remote control R 1 You can use the remote controller of this receiver to operate cassette tape decks and compact disc players that have Onkyo FRI connectors TX DS777 TX DS676 Connect a remote control cable to the connector with the RI mark An RI remote control cable equipped with a 3 5mm 1 8 in diameter miniature two conductor phone plug comes with every compact disc player or cassette tape deck that has an R I connector e Remote control operation is not possible if only the remote control cable is connected the audio connection cables must also be connected lt This receiver s remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables e If the connecting device has two RI connectors lined up vertically or horizontally you can use either of them They both offer the same functionality e You can use the remote controller for the TX DS777 TX DS676 to control a Onkyo DVD player or
68. hen the POWER switch is set to off The POWER switch must be set to on in order to charge the back up 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 weeks after the last time the unit has been turned off This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate THX Select Before any home theatre component can be THX Select certi 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 param eters including power amplifier performance and pre ampli fier performance and operation for both digital and analog do mains THX Select receivers also features proprietary THX technologies e g THX Mode see page 34 which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback Before operating this unit al 9 kHz AM FREQUENC 0 kHz Y STEP VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220 230V 120V 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
69. his is not a malfunction PTY Classifications in Europe None News reports Current affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science and technology Varied Pop music Rock music Middle of the road music Light classics Serious classics Other music Alarm No program type Reports on current events and happenings Topical reporting of current affairs often with a wider range of topics than news reports General information such as whether forecasts consumer affairs medical help etc Live sports action sports news and interviews Formal educational programs Radio plays and serials Cultural programs including religious affairs Programs about the natural sciences and technology Speech based programs not covered by the above categories e g quizzes panel games comedy etc Popular commercial music usually from past or present sales charts e g Top 40 Popular music with an alternative appeal often not appearing on sales charts Easy listening music as opposed to Pop Rock or Classical Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc including Grand Opera Music styles not covered by the above categories e g Jazz Rhythm amp Blues Folk Country Reggae When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast this ALARM will flash on the display Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only
70. ing the volume CH Tuner preset number increment decrement INPUT SELECTOR Listening mode Changing Listening mode SP A SP B_ Switching between Speakers A and B CH SEL Selecting a speaker DIMMER Adjusting the brightness of the display LEVEL Adjusting the speaker levels TEST Test tone MUTING Muting LIGHT Illuminating the buttons 49 Using the remote controller ED we BD MODE CD GEAN operation buttons 6 0 Numeric keys gt Q Controlling an Onkyo CD player Note First connect an Onkyo CD player using the FR Iconnection See page 7 1 Press the MODE CD button 2 Press the desired CD operation button TRACK Selecting a track DISC Selecting a disk in the CD changer KJ Down cl Up ce Playback o Stop lt I Rewind o gt Fast forward Pause EJECT amp Eject 0 1 9 10 Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusting the volume level of the TX DS777 TX DS676 MUTING Muting the sound from the TX DS777 TX DS676 Sgt Ae m ON STNBY DVD SET MENU operation buttons ENT button H Numeric keys 50 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Note Make sure that you point the transmission part on the remote con troller toward the sensor area on the DVD player 1 Press the MODE DVD button 2 Press the desired DVD operation button POWER ON STNBY Tur
71. isplay Refer to the Display illustration LISTENING MODE buttons 35 36 38 The bottuns vary depending on the model you purchased FM MUTE MODE button 24 TUNING UP DOWN button 23 Remote control sensor 5 If a protective film on the surface of the screen making it difficult to read the display remove the film prepr Speakers A B indicators Rec out indicator Sleep indicator PCM digital indicator Listening mode or Digital input format indicators The MPEG indicator appears on the European model TX DS777 TX DS676 and the worldwide model TX DS777 only Memory indicator RDS station received indicator European model only 12 CHARACTER MEMORY buttons 25 41 FM Stereo indicator 13 SP SYS SETUP button 16 18 20 22 40 43 Tuned indicators 14 AUDIO ADJUSTMENT button 38 Auto indicator BASS TREBLE button 31 SMART SCAN CONTROLLER 16 32 MASTER VOLUME control knob 26 35 VIDEO 4 VIDEO CAM INPUT 8 CH LEVEL button 42 DIGITAL ANALOG button 23 28 REC OUT button 44 45 Foe ee EO Multi function display Frequency and Preset station Input selector Sleep time Volume level Listening mode Control positions and names ee A SEND LEARN get MACRO COMMANDS PROGRAMMAp p POWER eoo i a gett STEREO DIRECT bspe SURROUND THX DSP ow i CH SEL LEVEL 7 SPA CO SP B DIMM
72. isten at louder vol umes than with the TX DS777 676 alone If power amplifiers are used connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier When using speakers connected through external power amplifiers turn OFF the SPEAKERS A TX DS777 676 PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER URROUNI m Right front Speaker Left front Speaker Subwoofer Center Speaker Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker Connecting an equalizer Tx Ds777 The AMP IN and the PREOUT FRONT connectors are attached with jumper plugs When connecting an equalizer remove these TX DS777 1 2 ANP IN PRE OUT FRONT Input jack Connecting the power 3 STANDBY ON button STANDBY indicator 2 POWER switch Display SEND LEARN 2 POWER STNBY err button 2 POWER ON button M pce POWER oy PEETA PORAMMABL e 1 MODE AUDIO _ button jumper plugs before connecting the audio connection cables Remove the jumpe
73. istening modes Available for TX DS676 Input source Listening mode analog PCM Dolby Digital 3 2ch 2 0ch DTS MPEG 3 2ch 2 0ch Stereo 3 Stereo ii O O Dolby Pro Logic THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic 5ch stereo Direct XH OJ OJOJOJOJ O OJOJO O O O Dolby Digital THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic OJOJ OJOJO OJjO O O Dolby Digital Pro Logic Action Musical OJOO DTS MPEG THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic j OlOIOIOJOI OOOO MPEG Pro Logic ki Action Musical OJOO e For Dolby Digital and MPEG only typical input signals are shown here 3 2ch for example means that the source outputs signals for three front channels and two surround channels The available listening modes vary depending on the input signal The table shown above lists the input sources and listening modes available when the speakers are installed in a full configuration right left front center and right left surround speakers Without surround speakers set the listening mode to STEREO 3 Stereo or Direct 37
74. it the setup mode 43 Recording a source SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Input selector buttons s o gt REC OUT gt REC OUT a PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER REC OUT Recording a source while listening to music or a movie 1 Select the source you wish to play recording source by pressing the corresponding input selector button See step 1 of Selecting an input source page 26 2 Press the REC OUT button The REC OUT indicator blinks for 8 seconds While the REC OUT indicator is blinking rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER until SOURCE appears Notes The digital input signals assigned to the input source you selected using the input selector buttons will be output to the DIGITAL OUTPUT ter minal There are some restrictions on digital recording When making digital recordings consult the instruction manual that came with your digital recording equipment such as MD recorder or DAT deck to know what restrictions are imposed e You cannot select the source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL IN PUT connectors Even if you press the MULTI CH INPUT button in step 1 above the signals will be output to the L and R output jacks of the
75. ling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its loca tion or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or if placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabi net that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation open ings there should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an opening behind the appliance Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances in cluding amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Polarization If the appliance is provided with a polarized plug having one blade wider than the other please read the following information The polarization of the plug is a safety feature The polarized plug will only fit the outlet one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet try reversing it If there is still trouble the user should seek the services of a qualified electrician Under no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cord
76. n to restore the flat bass and treble sound 5 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode Note You cannot perform this adjustment when the listening mode is Di rect or THX TX DS777 only 31 32 Selecting a preset station 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ONKYO MASTER VOLUME OSTANDBYION gt o stanoav Opowen ASPEAKERS B PHONES AV RECEIVER TX DS777 L Press the AM or FM button L Press the MODE AUDIO button and then the TUNER button 2 Press the CH or button to select the de sired preset number e Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Select Input and then press the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select TUNER 4 Select Preset No and then press the right edge of the EN TER Cursor button 5 Press the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the desired preset number 6 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button The on screen display disappears Input Selector
77. ng an AM outdoor antenna The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizon tally above a window or outside e Do not remove the AM loop antenna e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 19 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna 16 Using the on screen display SP SYS SETUP D PRESET MODE ADJ PRESET MODE ADJ PRESET MODE ADJ ff PUSH TO ENTER PUSH TO ENTER PUSH TO ENTER Using the OSD on screen display function lets you display each screen on your TV so that you can perform various settings using only the remote controller Setting the NTSC PAL format European worldwide model only The OSD format defaults to Auto which means the OSD format is set automatically You can change this factory set default as fol lows 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until OSD Format appears 2 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER The unit enters the NTSC PAL setting mode 3 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the OSD format The display changes as below Select the OSD format used in your TV Auto Automatic setting PAL gt NTSC Auto 4 Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ah ee SEND LEARN get MACRO COMMANDS PROGR Hany How to use the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button The on screen display
78. nges as below Set the out pn pg put level of each speaker by rotating the SMART SCAN CON _ TROLLER so that you can hear the same level of test tone at the PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSHTOENTER listening position 8p 4 4 Left Left front gt Center Center gt Right Right front gt R Sur eee Center Right surround L Sur Left surround Subwoofer Subwoofer J X 4 gt Left Right 4 Notes In order to correctly set the output levels use a hand held Sound PUSTO EIEN R Sur Pressure Level meter SPL set to C Weighting and Slow aver ghting 4 aging A Radio Shack SPL meter catalogue number 330 L Sur 2055 or equivalent can be used Using the internal channel 4 noise generators set each channel so that you read 75 dB SPL SW from each channel e SPEAKER B when selected will be deselected automatically as soon as the test tone starts sounding The Test Tone function is not available when the headphones are connected or when MULTI CH INPUT is selected e The test tone will not be output from the speaker that has been set to No in the configuration setup explained on the page 18 19 e Ifthe speaker level is set to 1dB or higher the maximum level indi cated on the display will change if you raise the volume level e Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Speaker Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button a 3 Select Level Setup
79. ning the power on and off to the DVD player DVD SET DVD setup DVD player on screen button MENU Displaying the menu AVAV Moving the cursor ENTER Confirming the selection RETURN Return DVD player buttons Down Up Playback Stop Rewind Fast forward BY ROVE Pause EJECT amp Eject 0 1 9 10 Numeric keys ENT Confirm You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusting the volume level of the TX DS777 TX DS676 MUTING Muting the sound from the TX DS777 TX DS676 Note The ENT button on the right below the numeric keys has the same function as ENTER of the ENTER cursor button Using the remote controller operation buttons ENT button Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder Note Make sure that you point the transmission part on the remote con troller toward the sensor area on the MD recorder 1 Press the MODE MD AUX button 2 Press the desired MD operation button Turning the power on and off to the MD recorder POWER ON STNBY Turning on or standby the power to the MD recorder KI Down co Up Cc Playback oO Stop lt J Rewind o gt Fast forward REC Record aq Pause EJECT amp Eject 1 9 10 Numeric keys ENT Confirm You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusting the volume level of the TX DS777 TX DS676 MUTING Muting the sound from the TX DS777 TX DS676 H TAPE HRT
80. ntended equivalent to those obtained in a well furnished movie theater For Home THX Cinema Surround playback we recommend that you use a THX speaker system certified by Lucasfilm Ltd such as Onkyo s THX speaker system HTS SYSTEM 2 Surround modes incorporating Onkyo s original Surround processing Surround mode suitable for movie soundtracks In the following surround modes additional processing is applied to the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS MPEG Surround ACTION Suitable for movie soundtracks involving a lot of special effect sounds MUSICAL Suitable for musical film soundtracks where importance is placed on the music environmental sound and front image Onkyo s listening modes MONO MOVIE TX DS777 only This mode is suitable for play back monaural recordings such as old movie soundtracks The center channel delivers unprocessed original sound whereas the other channels delivers processed center channel sound with appropriate reverberation Thus you can enjoy monaural sound with the atmosphere of a movie theater ORCHESTRA This mode is suitable for classics and opera music The center channel is cut and the surround channels are empha sized to widen the stereo image It will simulate a natural rever beration that can be created in a large hall UNPLUGGED This mode is suitable for acoustic instrumental sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it will simulate the acoustics in fr
81. o return to the previous screen 5 Select Level Setup and press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button Multi Ch Input Level Setup screen appears 6 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the item Then press the right or left edge of the button to select the desired parameter At the listening position adjust the speaker output level so that you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers For the right front left front center right surround and left surround speakers the output levels can be adjusted within the range of 12 dB 12 dB The adjustment range of the subwoofer how ever is 30 to 10 dB 7 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode 33 34 Using the Listening Modes Before Using Listening Mode Listening Modes The TX DS777 676 s surround sound enables you to enjoy the pres ence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room Before using a listening mode make sure the Speaker Setup param eters have been set refer to page 18 23 Once the parameters have been set it is not necessary to set them again The configuration of the speakers are very important for the sur round sound Refer to connecting speakers on page 10 DOLBY DIGITAL Surround DTS Digital Theater System MPEG Surround This 5 1 channel digital surround format enables you to individu ally record and play five full
82. o select the desired sound source 1 Input selector buttons Select the desired input source To change the input source using the remote controller press the MODE AUDIO button before pressing the input selector button 3 VOLUME buttons Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume 2 Listening mode button Use these buttons to select the desired listening mode and then start playing the selected source 35 36 Using the listening modes The LISTENING MODE button names on the unit may vary depending on the model Using the listening modes TX DS777 USA amp Canadian model LISTENING MODE DIRECT STEREO D0 DTS THX DSP j j SURROUND Xq TX DS777 Others LISTENING MODE _ DIRECT STEREO O0 DTS MPEG THX DSP j SURROUND TX DS676 European model LISTENING MODE _ STEREO DO0 DTS MPEG 5CH STEREO DSP O DIRECT j SURROUND a TX DS 676 Others LISTENING MODE __ DIRECT STEREO OO DTS 5CH STEREO DSP COCOG O SURROUND NA Pressing the DSP button and then rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER lets you view all the listening modes You can se lect directly from four listening modes The mode you can select may vary depending on where the unit
83. olaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Declaration of Conformity INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING GERMANY C 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 x GERMERING GERMANY K OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features Key Features THX select TX DS777 only DTS decorder built in Dolby digital decoder built in Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit D A converter 5 1 multichannel inputs 4 assignable digital inputs 2 coaxial 2 optical Optical digital output TX DS777 only Onscreen display Main in jacks for front left amp right channels TX DS777 only Pre outs for all channels Banana plug posts for all channels Aluminum volume control New user friendly smart scan New backlit learning remote with joy stick 3 audio and 5 AV inputs all S video Cinema Re EQ Amplifier Design ek 5 channel amplification Real high current 6 Q low impedance drive DVD audio capability Wide Range amplifier technology Discrete output stage circuits for all channels High quality extruded heat sink Oversized power transformer TX DS777
84. olume setting causes too loud or too quiet sound To prevent this inconvenience you can set a correction value for each level of input source in advance 1 Select the source to which you wish to set IntelliVolume by pressing the corresponding input selector button 2 Press the SP SYS SETUP button repeatedly until IntelliVolume appears Press the SMART SCAN CON TROLLER Now you can perform IntelliVolume setup 3 While listening to playback sound rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select a desired value The setting is possible in the range between 12 12 dB in units of 1 dB Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ONKYO IntelliVolume Setup e Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Input Selector and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Select IntelliVolume Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button The IntelliVolume Setup screen appears When the cursor is on TAPE you can press the lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to display additional items 4 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the input source and then press the right or left edge of the button to select a value Select a desired adjustment value for each input source The set ting is possible in the range between 12 12 dB in units of 1 dB 5 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to ex
85. on then press an appropriate operation button First press the desired MODE button to make sure that the TX DS777 TX DS676 is set to a correct mode SEND LEARN indicator POWER ON MODE AUDIO _ SEND LEARN MANDS PROGI ar MACRO COM ROGRAMM Ag POWER ay STNBY Using the RC 392M to control each device Turning the power on and off to the TX DS777 TX DS676 Note Before operating the RC 392M turn on the POWER switch on the TX DS777 TX DS676 so that the unit enters standby mode 1 Press the MODE AUDIO button 2 Press the POWER ON button Pressing the POWER STNBY button will activate the power standby mode 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 MODE CH _ DIMMER SP A B 5 SEND LEARN get MACRO COMMANDS PROGRAM gg o POWER m ON STNBY SLEEP aot LIGHT SELECTOR Listening mode LEVEL Cs OME THEATER CONTROLLER CH SEL a Poses I As 1 a ASS Controlling the TX DS777 TX DS676 Press the MODE AUDIO button Press the desired operation button Shaded buttons in the figure are the operation buttons used to control the TX DS777 TX DS676 SLEEP Sleep function POWER ON STNBY Power on standby DISPLAY Changing the display VOL A V Adjust
86. onspicu cent lamp Set up an outdoor AM antenna 15 ous at night or with weak stations High pitched noise or Noise from TV set Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from the 15 buzzing noise on AM TV Move unit away from TV set Crackling noise on AM Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent 15 FM and off lamp Noise from automobile ignition Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from 15 the road Change the position or direction of the outdoor an 15 tenna Troubleshooting guide Trouble FM AM TUNED and STEREO indicators light but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad Cause Station is too strong Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains Remedy Change to FM indoor antenna Use antenna which has better directivity and select a point where the distortion is least See page 15 15 TUNED and STEREO indicators flicker and hiss is heard on FM Station is too weak Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast Install an outdoor FM antenna Change the position or direction of the outdoor an tenna 15 15 No station is recalled Video amp audio Desired picture does not appear when MULTI CH INPUT but ton is pressed The power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time
87. ont of the stage STUDIO MIX This mode is suitable for rock and popular music Lively sounds with a powerful acoustic image will make you feel as if you are in a club 5CH STEREO This mode is useful for background music The front and surround channels will create a stereo image TV LOGIC This mode offers a realistic acoustics of a TV pro gram being aired in the TV studio It enhances the entire sur round sound and clarity of conversation DIRECT This mode delivers pure sound with the minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration To attain it 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 STEREO Select this mode when you do not wish to use the surround mode All input sound is output from the front speakers A system with L R front and center speakers The following modes are available DOLBY 3 STEREO The surround channel sound is output from the left and right front speakers STEREO This is a normal stereo mode Surround mode is cancelled DIRECT See the description above e A system with L R front speakers The following mode is available STEREO This is a normal stereo mode DIRECT See the description above DSP Digital Signal Processor The DSP converts the audio signals into digital audio format to cre ate sound reflection This yields an effect that makes you feel like listening to a live performance
88. operation buttons Controlling an Onkyo tape deck Note First connect an Onkyo tape deck using the R Iconnection See page 7 1 Press the MODE AUDIO TAPE button 2 Press the desired tape deck operation button Cc Playback oO Stop lt J Rewind o gt Fast forward REC Recording pause Reverse playback You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusting the volume level of the TX DS777 TX DS676 MUTING Muting the sound from the TX DS777 TX DS676 lt MODE SAT CABLE VCR TV MODE SAT CABLE VCR and TV buttons No preset codes are programmed into the MODE SAT CABLE VCR and TV buttons You can use these buttons to program remote controller signals of other devices See page 52 You may use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusting the volume level of the TX DS777 TX DS676 MUTING Muting the sound from the TX DS777 TX DS676 51 52 Programming the remote controller codes of other devices into the RC 392M The RC 392M has two learning functions One is a normal learning function that enables the RC 392M to learn other remote controllers codes The other is a macro learning function which enables the RC 392M to learn a series of codes already memorized in the remote controller into one MACRO button Programming procedure Any button is programmable except for the eight Mode buttons AUDIO CD
89. ound appears on the display a TP station cannot be located Program Service Name Preset No DISPLAY 4 Frequency preset No Radio Text 4 Program Type 4 Listening mode When an AM station is selected Frequency present No lt Listening mode Displaying Radio Text RT If the selected station is not broadcasting RT signals this function cannot be used 1 Each time you press the DISPLAY button the displayed RDS information changes as shown at left e If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station only the frequency appear e When RT signals are received it takes about 15 seconds for the Radio Text to appear on the display 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 display e If No text data appears on the display for 3 seconds RT infor mation is not available e The display shows frequency for 3 seconds and returns to pro gram service name 47 48 The initial settings The following table shows the factory set default parameter values Use it as a reference when you change these parameter values as needed although they are usable in many cases Initial settings Config Setup All Ch For THX Yes When set to No Subwoofer Yes Front Small Center Small Surround Small Distance Se
90. ound play e This unit provides four digital input connectors to connect CD players MD recorders DAT decks etc having a digital output connector When using these connectors connect the unit also via the audio con PS nection cables You should also note that the signals you can record are analog signals only e The digital inputs COAXIAL 1 2 and OPTICAL 1 2can be assigned to individual input selector buttons so when an input selector button is pressed the assigned digital input is used instead of the corresponding analog input See page 23 29 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector TX DS777 only Remove the protective If you have a digital recorder such as an MD recorder DAT and CD R Compact Disc Recorder con caps before making nect the recorder s digital input connector to this connector In this case always use commercially avail connections When not in able optical digital audio cables ae pe s re to replace 3 Turntable i This receiver is designed for use with turntables using moving magnet cartridges Connect a ground or earth wire to GND terminal With some players connecting a ground wire results in larger noise If so do not connect any ground wire AC outlet connection You can connect the power cord from another audio device to the rear of this receiver Since the AC outlets on the unit are a SWITCHED type outlet you can use the STANDBY ON button to turn on off t
91. ource name for Sound or Picture 4 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button to exit the setup mode 45 Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in PS Program Service Name areas where RDS broadcasts are available When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is se 9 lected the station s name is displayed instead of the fre What is RDS wens FM broadcasting stations now transmit RDS signals which provide q y oe PTY Program Type additional information RDS provides you with various services so f RER When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is se that for example you can choose a station broadcasting your favor PA lected the station type classification is displayed ite categories of music or other information Refer to the right col umn for details TP Traffic Program f When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is se lected the traffic information is displayed RT Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is se lected the information received from the station is dis played Notes In some cases the characters displayed on the TX DS777 676 s dis play may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX DS777 676 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly T
92. p to one second 54 Programming Macro mode You may program the desired steps into each of eight MODE but tons The following example explains how to program Steps 1 5 described above into the MACRO MODE button under the MODE CD button CD mode 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button you wish to program in this case MODE CD button and press the MACRO MODE button Then release the buttons When you press the MODE CD button the SEND LEARN indi cator lights up When you press the MACRO MODE button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes briefly then lights up again 2 Press the operation buttons in series you wish to program into the MACRO MODE button Press the MODE AUDIO POWER ON CD INPUT SELEC TOR MODE CD buttons and a numeric key When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you re lease the button the indicator lights up 3 Press the MACRO MODE button to complete program ming The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly Repeat Steps 1 3 to program other series of button operations into another MODE button 4 Check to see if the series of button operation has been cor rectly learned Point the remote controller toward the TX DS777 676 press the MODE CD button and press the MACRO MODE button to see if the unit responds as programmed Transmitting the codes in Macro mode takes a while During transmission point
93. place 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 con troller e Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause op erational interference Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller The but tons of the remote controller 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 Audio equipment connections Do not piug in the power cord until all connections have been made e On each pair of input jacks a red connector marked R corresponds to the right channel and a white connector marked L to the left channel e Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con nections e Insert the plugs and connectors
94. r plugs See Connecting power amplifiers Connect an equalizer 1 To wall outlet Connecting the power Before you plug in the receiver confirm that all connections have been made properly Turning on this receiver s power may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers If this happens use a wall outlet on a differ ent circuit Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to Standby mode The STANDBY indicator will light up Press the STANDBY ON button to turn on the receiver The display will light up and the STANDBY indicator will be turned off If you press the STANDBY ON button the receiver returns to Standby mode Turning the power on from the remote controller Press the MODE AUDIO button Press the POWER ON button to turn on the power to the receiver or press the POWER STNBY button to set the re ceiver in standby mode You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER switch on the receiver is set to OFF Set the volume level to minimum before you turn off the power to the receiver 13 14 Making antenna connections LY ribbon wire ea Outdoor Indoor antenna antenna 300 ohms D Directional linkage type splitter To receiver To TV or VCR Insert into the hole A A Connecting th
95. 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 cre ate a realistic sound that could be heard in the theaters and concert halls DOLBY DIGITAL Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a Ddow mark DIGITAL DTS Select this option when you play a DVD player video disc or MPEG European model only Select this option when you play a DVD video that has a meee JIC muticnarnei Mark DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround This surround format consists of four channels left and right front center and monaural surround channels and emphasizes the center channel This format is very effective for panning music conversa tion and three dimensional sound movement output from three front channels It also simulates the atmosphere and surround ef fects of the sound reflected from the side and rear walls of the the ater Select this option when you play a VHS VHS Hi Fi laser disc or DVD video that has a Povey surrouno mark Home THX Cinema Surround TX DS777 only DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC MPEG THX CINEMA In these modes Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic DTS or MPEG Surround is reprocessed using a technique called Home THX pro cessing Home THX processing was developed by the surround en gineers at Lucasfilm Ltd for accurate reproduction of soundfields in the home environment as the filmmaker i
96. rder have already been pro grammed into the buttons on the RC 392M You may program other remote controller codes into these buttons If you wish to restore the Onkyo preset codes after you program new codes erase the new codes See page 53 5 to 15cm 2 to 6 inches Note The remote controller has 408 memory slots 51 buttons 8 modes al though this number varies significantly depending on the manufacturers and types of the remote controller you wish to program into the RC 392M It is recommended that you determine which button functions have priority for programming If you do not press any button for more than 30 seconds during the pro cedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 2 If you make a mistake during programming the SEND LEARN indica tor flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the RC 392M the SEND LEARN indicator flashes six times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning function Try programming in a button of other MODE Follow the same procedure when you wish to program new codes into the already programmed buttons This remote controller uses infrared rays Most remote controller codes can be memorized using the infrared system however depending on the degree to which the system differs there may be some rare occa sions when memorization is not possible Som
97. reen page 38 ONKYO Listening Mode os Setup ONKYO xxx Menu Input Selector c Rec Selector Listening Mode Setup Listening Mode Mono Movie Effect ON W Front L Reflect Level O0dB amp d Speaker Setup Reverb Level 0dB Screen Setup u Room Size Mid D Default Speaker Setup screen page 19 ONKYO k Speaker Setup Config Setup Distance Setup Level Setup o Bass Peak Setup or Select the input source page 27 Perform digital input setting page 29 Assign a video input source page 40 Perform IntelliVolume setting page 43 Set the listening mode page 36 Select the audio recording source page 45 Set the listening mode parameters page 38 39 Set the speaker configuration page 19 Set the speaker distance page 20 Set the speaker output level page 21 Set the bass peak level page 23 Screen Setup screen See the previous page ONKYO Screen Setup Background Color Green 1 W Superimpose Mode Normal W Immediate Display ON Ko 0 Character Position Set the background color Set the superimpose mode Set the simultaneous display mode Set the display position of characters 17 Setting the speaker configuration Perform this setup before using the unit The layout of buttons switches and other controls on the front panel may
98. ress the SMART SCAN CONTROL LER You can now adjust the output level of the center speaker 3 Repeat the operation described in step 2 Set the speaker level of each speaker in the following sequence Left Left front gt Center gt Right Right front gt R sur Right surround gt L sur Left surround gt Subwoofer Subwoofer You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of 12 to 12 dB The adjustment range of the subwoofer is 30 to 10 dB To use the above setting from now on The above setting will be overwritten by the speaker output levels you set through the test tone once you press the TEST button on the remote control ler CH SEL LEVEL Ce i Adjusting the output level of each speaker using the remote controller 1 Press the MODE AUDIO button 2 Press the CH SEL button repeatedly to select the speaker whose output level you wish to fine adjust Each time you press the CH SEL button the output level of the speaker displayed is changed in the following sequence Left Left front gt Center gt Right Right front gt R sur Right surround gt L sur Left surround gt Subwoofer Subwoofer 3 Press the LEVEL or button repeatedly to fine adjust the output level You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of 12 to 12 dB The adjustment range of the subwoofer is 30 to 10 dB Other setup operations SP SYS d
99. rmation on the listening mode parameters is provided on the next page Setting the listening mode parameters Listening mode parameters e Re EQ Cinema Re Equalization Select ON or OFF The Re EQ function is effective except for SCH STEREO and DIRECT Re Equalization takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound compensating for the fact that sound mixed for theaters will sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment e Late Night Select High Low or OFF Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range and therefore to hear quiet sound such as environmental sound and human conversations it must be played back at large sound volumes When this parameter is set to High or Low however the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to hear easily minute sound at low vol umes This function is useful if you wish to play a movie at low volumes especially in midnight Notes The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Digi tal software Some sounds may produce no or little effect The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital en coded software e LFE Low Frequency Effect level This parameter is used to adjust the level of LFE in Dolby Digital MPEG or DTS software When this parameter is selected the fol lowing screen appears ONKYO LFE Level Setup
100. s grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding elec trode See Figure 1 FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 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 il legal 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 sta tion 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
101. s should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them especially near plugs conve nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appli ance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer La CY __ 83125A 14 15 16 17 18 19 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is con nected to the receiver be sure the antenna system i
102. s three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e If you press a wrong button in Step 2 you may have overwritten the memory of the button you pressed Using a Macro function Lae pp ee SEND LEARN get MACRO COMMANDS PROGRAM gn o HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 392M Erasing all codes and operations programmed in the buttons This procedure will erase all remote controller codes for the other devices and all macro operations that have been programmed in the RC 392M see pages 52 54 and 55 1 Open the battery cover and remove the batteries 2 While pressing and holding down the POWER ON button and the POWER STNBY button insert the batteries in the correct direction After inserting the batteries release the buttons The SEND LEARN indicator flashes slowly 3 Press the ENT button The SEND LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds then turns off All programmed codes are erased and the button memories re turn to the factory presets Note e Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2 Otherwise the batteries will be consumed quickly e Ifyou press any button other than the ENT button in Step 3 no codes will be erased In this case repeat the steps from the beginning 57 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to make sure that it is not du
103. t a parameter Background Color Select the desired color from BLUE 1 BLUE 2 GREEN 1 GREEN 2 MAGENTA RED 1 and RED 2 Superimpose Mode Select one of the following OFF The on screen display appears on the selected background color Normal The on screen display is superimposed on images when video signals are input and shown on the selected background color when no video signal is input Black The on screen display appears on black screen Immediate Display Select either ON or OFF When set to ON the screen will show for 3 seconds the result or process of the operation every time you operate the unit For example the volume level indicator appears on the screen when you increase the sound volume Character Position Using the ENTER Cursor button move the on screen display to the lower left upper left upper right or lower right of the TV screen 4 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or press the EXIT button Using the on screen display OSD screens Input Selector screen page 27 32 ONKYO Input Selector DVD OPTICAL 100 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode Pro Logi cM HX Cinema Input T Rec Selector screen page 45 ONKYO Rec Selector Picture gt VIDEO E DVD 172 Sound gt TAPE DVD gt VIDEO dp 4 1 2 Digital OPTICAL NEE gt OUT Listening Mode Setup sc
104. t indicate any product failure Selecting an input source BLU ANT X This button allows you to set the sleep timer See page 31 Press this button to set the mode in which you can operate the TX DS777 676 Use this button to change the brightness of the display normal or dim For the European model this button is not provided on the front panel Change the display brightness using the remote control ler You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack using a standard stereo plug When you connect headphones the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers Zz SPA SLEEP MODE AUDIO 4 VOLUME A V 1 INPUT SELECTOR DIMMER If no sound is heard from the speakers check the following items When you have selected DVD CD VIDEO 1 3 or TAPE check the digital input setup is correct See page 23 Make sure that the input signal format setting is correct See page 28 29 The Muting function may be activated Cancel the Muting func tion See Muting the sound on page 31 Make sure that SPEAKERS A is selected See Selecting the speaker system on page 30 Warning Do not play CD ROM discs that contain computer data as they may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver ONKYO Tnput Selector DVD OPTICAL 1p Digital Input Setup BD Video Assign Setup 0
105. tening Mode Then press the right or left edge of the button to select the lis tening mode The parameter items available for the selected listening mode are displayed 4 Press the upper or lower edge of the ENTER Cursor button to select the item and then press the right or left edge of the button to set a value If you select LFE Level Setup etc an additional screen will appear Set the value for each item in the similar manner 5 Press the center of the ENTER Cursor button or the EXIT RETURN button to exit the setup mode Default Select Default to reset each parameter to the factory set default Listening mode Parameter Re EQ LateNight LFE level Front Effect Reflect Level Reverb Level Room Size Stereo 3 Stereo x Dolby Pro Logic THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Ol Ol Ol Ol Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic OQ Ojojo O 5ch Stereo Direct Dolby Digital THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic Dolby Digital Pro Logic _ Action Musical go o 00O DTS MPEG THX Cinema Action Musical Mono Movie Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic MPEG Pro Logic Action Musical go o jJaIqqoqq oO o0 go o 90000 oO OoOO O O O O 38 Available for TX DS676 The detailed info
106. the TX DS777 676 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 switches from the DTS signal to the PCM signal immediately the PCM signal may not be played In this case stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds then resume playback Some CD players and LD players may be unable to play DTS sources correctly even if you connect the player to the TX DS777 676 digitally This is because the digital signal has been processed such as the output level sampling frequency fre quency response etc and the TX DS777 676 cannot recog nize the signal as DTS data Therefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal The OUT jacks of the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 and TAPE connec tors output analog audio signals Do not record CDs or LDs that support DTS using these jacks Otherwise you will record a DTS encoded signal as noise 29 30 Selecting an input source A SPEAKERS B TA DISPLAY FM AM Preset channel Frequency Listening mode Selecting the speaker system The TX DS777 676 can connect to two speaker systems You can switch between the two speaker systems by using the SPEAKERS A and B buttons Selecting Speaker system A SPEAKERS A indicator appears Press the SPEAKERS A button to turn on or off the speakers con nected to
107. the remote controller toward the device to be controlled Note e You may program up to 16 button operations into each MACRO button If you try to program the 17th step it will be ignored e Ifyou do not press any button for more than 30 seconds during the pro cedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e Ifyou make a mistake during programming the SEND LEARN indica tor flashes three times quickly then the RC 392M exits Learning mode Resume Step 1 e If you erase one of the operation buttons already programmed in the MACRO MODE button or if you program a different code into such a button the operation button will no longer work In this case program the buttons again to avoid malfunction Using a Macro function oun ete SEND LEARN 4 MACRO COMMANDS PROGRAM yg g e HOME THEATER CONTROLLER Tip The codes programmed into a MACRO button will be transmitted with 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 press one operation button press the corresponding MODE button then press another operation but ton to extend the interval between the two operations up to one second Macro Direct Learning function A series of remote controller button operations can be memorized into the MACRO DIRECT button for one touch control
108. then fully insert the stripped D end of the cable Connecting the FM indoor antenna The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only Extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor an tenna 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 unit TVs speaker cables and power cords When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop an tenna alone connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended ANTENNA Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regard ing the location Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines transformers etc e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 19 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna ANTENNA Connecti
109. this switch to match the AM band tun ing step frequency in your area U S A and Canada 10 kHz Other areas 9kHz 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 1 Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230 V or 120 V 2 Ifthe preset voltage is not correct for your area insert a screw driver into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the right 120 V or to the left 220 230 V whichever is ap propriate Receiver approx 5 m 16 feet Installing the remote controller batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the tab and lifting up the cover 2 Insert two AA R6 or UM 3 size batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram positive and negative symbols inside the battery compartment 3 After batteries are installed and seated correctly replace the compartment cover Notes Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries 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 cor rosion If the remote controller doesn t operate smoothly re
110. tup Left 3 6m 12ft Center 3 6m 12ft Right 3 6m 12ft R Sur 2 1m 7ft L Sur 2 1m 7ft Subwoofer 3 6m 12ft Test Tone Left 0dB Center 0dB Right 0dB R Sur 0dB L Sur 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Listning mode Listning mode stereo Listning mode parameter Re EQ ON when THX is selected OFF when THX is NOT selected LATE NIGHT OFF LFE level 0dB Front Effect ON Reflect level 0dB Reverb level 0dB Room size Mid Multi ch input Left 0dB Center 0dB Right 0dB R Sur 0dB L Sur 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Digital input DVD OPT2 VIDEO1 COAX1 VIDEO2 None VIDEO3 COAX2 VIDEO4 None TAPE None CD OPT1 Intellivolume CD 0dB PHONO 0dB FM 0dB AM 0dB TAPE 0dB DVD 0dB VIDEO1 0dB VIDEO2 0dB VIDEO3 0dB VIDEO4 0dB Video assign Setup CD None PHONO None FM None AM None TAPE None DVD DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO4 Tone Control bass 0 treble 0 Screen Setup Background color Bluel Superinpose Normal Immediatedisplay ON Using the remote controller Overview When you use a remote controller typically you press one of the MODE buttons that corresponds to the device you wish to control then press the operation buttons For example if you wish to control the TX DS777 TX DS676 from a remote controller first press the MODE AUDIO button then press an appropriate operation button To control a CD player press the MODE CD butt
111. utput level so that you can hear the same sound volume from all speakers For the right front left front center right surround and left surround speakers the output levels can be adjusted within the range be tween 12dB 12 dB The adjustment range of the subwoofer however is 30 to 10 dB LEVEL Using the front panel 1 Press the CH LEVEL button 2 Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the output level Repeat the above steps until you set the output levels for all speakers HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 392M 6 Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Input Selector and press the right edge of the EN ONKYO TER Cursor button Multi Ch Input 3 Press the right or left edge of the ENTER Cursor button to Level Setup select MULTI CH Then press the center of the ENTER Cursor button Left 0dB W The Multi Ch Input screen appears Center 5dB W 4 Ifyou wish to skip assigning a video source proceed to step 5 Right 0dB W To assign a video source select Video Assign Setup and then Left Sur 0dB W press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button When Video Left Sur 0dB W Assign Setup screen appears move the cursor which is already Subwoofer 10dB W located at MULTI CH rightward or leftward to select the 0 video source you wish to assign When selected press the center of the ENTER Cursor button t
112. vary depending where the unit is purchased SP SYS SETUP button SMART SCAN CONTROLLER ONKYO STANDBYION MASTER VOLUME Does pr STAN POWER ON m OFF A SPEAKERS B AV RECEIVER TX DS777 1 SP SYS SETUP i PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 2 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER TX DS777 only 3 6 PRESET MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER 4 PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER Front 4 Center 4 Surround PRESET MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER 18 Setting the speaker configuration parameters Using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER you can easily set the speaker configuration Turn it to select the parameter and press it to go to the next item 1 Press the SP SYS SETUP button Config Setup appears Then Press the SMART SCAN CON TROLLER For the TX DS676 go to the next step For the TX DS777 All Ch For THX appears Set Yes or No Yes Your system is a THX speaker system The following steps are unnecessary No Your system is a non THX speaker system Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER Set whether or
113. vel limiter select No in step 2 Bass Peak Level Manager is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm LTD Setting the Speaker level Bass Peak Setup Bass Peak Level Limiter Yes O0 Peak Level 18dB Starting The Test Tone Bass Peak Setup w 2 When Sound Distorts 1 Turn Volume Up ENTE 3 Press Level MMI Using the on screen display 1 Press the OSD MENU button 2 Select Speaker Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button 3 Select Bass Peak Setup and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button The Bass Peak Setup screen appears Bass Peak Level Limiter Turns Yes No the bass peak limiter The bass peak level when the bass peak limiter is turned Yes is indicated as Peak Level 4 Select Starting The Test Tone and then press the right edge of the ENTER Cursor button This generates a test signal and automatically sets the unit s MASTER VOLUME control knob to 27 dB You can now press the right and left edges of the ENTER Cur sor button to adjust the peak level in units of 1 dB 5 Press the ENTER Cursor button just before the sound is dis torted The bass peak level is stored and the Speaker Setup screen is displayed again Playing a digital source Digital Input Setup 2 DIGITAL ANALOG 4 3 PRESET MODE ADJ

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