Onkyo TX-NR579 instruction manual Video, Tuner, Remote Controller

Video

■ There’s no picture

Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed	14
in all the way.
Make sure that each video component is properly	15, 16
connected.
If your TV is connected to the HDMI OUT, select	41
“- - - - -” in the “HDMI Input” setup to watch
composite video, and component video sources.
If the video source is connected to a component	16, 41
video input, you must assign that input to an input
selector, and your TV must be connected to either
the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
If the video source is connected to a composite video	16
input, your TV must be connected to the HDMI
OUT or the corresponding composite video output.
If the video source is connected to an HDMI input,	15, 41
you must assign that input to an input selector, and
your TV must be connected to the HDMI OUT.
While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the	—
video circuitry is turned off and only video signals
input through HDMI IN can be output.
On your TV, make sure that the video input to which	—
the AV receiver is connected is selected.

■There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN

Reliable operation with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter is	80
not guaranteed. In addition, video signals from a PC
are not guaranteed.
When the resolution is set to any resolution not	41
supported by the TV, no video is output from the
HDMI outputs.
If the message “Resolution Error” appears on the	—
AV receiver’s display, this indicates that your TV

does not support the current video resolution and you need to select another resolution on your DVD player.

■The on-screen menus don’t appear

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which — the AV receiver is connected is selected.

When the AV receiver is not connected to a TV via — HDMI, onscreen menus are not displayed.

■The on screen display does not appear

Depending on the input signal, the on screen display 52 may not appear when the input signal from the

HDMI IN is output to a device connected to the

HDMI OUT.

Tuner

■Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t light

Relocate your antenna.	—
Move the AV receiver away from your TV or	—
computer.
Listen to the station in mono.	26
When listening to an AM station, operating the	—
remote controller may cause noise.
Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.	—
Concrete walls weaken radio signals.	—

If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor — antenna.

Remote Controller

■ The remote controller doesn’t work

Before operating this unit, be sure to press	—
RECEIVER.
Make sure that the batteries are installed with the	4
correct polarity.
Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of	4
batteries, or old and new batteries.
Make sure that the remote controller is not too far	4
away from the AV receiver, and that there’s no
obstruction between the remote controller and the
AV receiver’s remote control sensor.
Make sure that the AV receiver is not subjected to	—
direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights.
Relocate if necessary.
If the AV receiver is installed in a rack or cabinet	—
with colored-glass doors, the remote controller may
not work reliably when the doors are closed.
Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote	10, 63
controller mode.
When using the remote controller to control other	—
manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may
not work as expected.
Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control	62
code.
Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV	52
receiver and remote controller.

■ Can’t control other components

If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the u	18
cable and analog audio cable are connected properly.
Connecting only an ucable won’t be enough.
Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote	10, 63
controller mode.
For a proper operation of the remote controller as a	38
cassette tape deck is connected to the TV/CD IN
jack, or as an RI Dock is connected to the TV/CD
IN, VCR/DVR IN or GAME IN jacks, you must set
the input display accordingly.
If you cannot operate it, you will need to enter the	62
appropriate remote control code.
To control another manufacturer’s component, point	62
the remote controller at that component.
To control an Onkyo component that’s connected	62
via u, point the remote controller at the AV

receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote	En
control code first.
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