Onkyo TX-NR579 instruction manual Auto Standby

■HDMI Through

`Off

`Auto:

Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source.

`BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD, PORT:

Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled.

`Last:

The HDMI Through function is activated on the input source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver to standby mode.

When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of whether the AV receiver is on or in standby, both audio and video streams from an HDMI input will be output to the TV or other components via HDMI connection. The HDMI THRU and HDMI indicators light when enabled (HDMI is dimly-lit).

This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above “HDMI Control (RIHD)” is set to “On”.

Note

•Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN via “HDMI Input” is enabled (➔ page 41).

•The power consumption during standby mode will increase during the HDMI Through function; however in the following cases, the power consumption can be saved:

–The TV is in standby mode.

–You are watching a TV program.

•Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

•Depending on the connected component, the correct input source may not be selected with the setting set to “Auto”.

•This setting is set to “Off” automatically when the “HDMI Control (RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.

■Audio TV Out

`Off

`On

This preference determines whether the incoming audio signal is output from the HDMI output. You may want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a connected component through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set to “Off”.

Note

•If “On” is selected and the audio can be output from the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this case, “TV Speaker” appears on the display by pressing

DISPLAY.

•When “HDMI Control (RIHD)” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed to “Auto”.

•With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even when this setting is set to “On”.

•When “Audio TV Out” or “HDMI Control (RIHD)” is set to “On” and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers

(➔ page 15), turning up the AV receiver’s volume control will make the sound be output from the AV receiver’s front left and right speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

■Audio Return Channel

`Off

`Auto:

The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.

The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must be ARC capable.

Note

•If you set “Audio Return Channel” to “Auto”, the “Audio Selector” settings of the TV/CD input selector will be automatically switched to “ARC” (➔ page 50).

•The “Audio Return Channel” setting can be set only when the “HDMI Control (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.

•This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the “HDMI Control (RIHD)” is set to “On” for the first time.

■Lip Sync

`Off

`On

This function allows the AV receiver to automatically correct any delay between the video and the audio, based on the data from the connected monitor.

Note

•This function works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync.

After changing the settings of the “HDMI Control (RIHD)”, “HDMI Through” or “Audio Return Channel” turn off the power on all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the user’s manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.

Auto Standby

■Auto Standby

`Off

`On

When “Auto Standby” is set to “On”, the AV receiver will automatically enter standby mode if there is no operation for 30 minutes with no audio and no video signal input.

“Auto Standby” will appear on the display and OSD 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on.

Note

•Set to “On”, the Auto Standby function may activate itself during playback with some sources.

•The Auto Standby function does not work when Zone 2 is on.

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