Onkyo TX-NR708 Picture Adjust, Game Mode, Wide Mode*1*2, Picture Mode*1*2, Film Mode*2

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Note

To name a radio preset, use TUNER to select AM or FM, and then select the preset (33).

(North American models) You cannot enter a custom name for SIRIUS radio presets.

Name Edit” is not operable when the input selector is set to “NET/USB”.

To restore a custom name to the default, erase the custom name by entering an empty white space for each letter.

Picture Adjust

Using “Picture Adjust”, you can adjust the picture qual- ity and reduce any noise appearing on the screen.

To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.

Note

If you are using the analog RGB input, the following settings have no effect: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, and “Noise Reduction”.

Picture Adjust” is not operable when the input selector is set to “NET/USB”.

Game Mode

`Off:

Game Mode off.

`On:

Game Mode on.

If video signal delay occurs during playback on a video component (i.e. game console), select the corresponding input source and set the “Game Mode” setting to “On”. The delay will decrease but in return the picture quality will become poor.

Wide Mode*1*2

This setting determines the aspect ratio.

Note

When the “Game Mode” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed at “Full”.

`4:3:

`Full:

`Zoom:

En

`Wide Zoom:

`Auto:

According to the input signals and monitor output setting, the AV receiver automatically selects the “4:3”, “Full”, “Zoom” or “Wide Zoom” mode. For the monitor output setting (43).

Picture Mode*1*2

`Through:

The following settings are set to the default values: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation

`Custom:

You can set the following settings as you like: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” and “Saturation

`Cinema:

Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.

`Game:

Select to use in connecting a game console.

With “Picture Mode”, you can change the following set- tings to be suitable for the movie or game screen by one operation; “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Hue” or “Satu-

ration”.

Note

When the “Picture Mode” setting is set to other than “Custom”, the following settings cannot be selected: “Film Mode”, “Edge Enhancement”, “Noise Reduction”, “Brightness”, “Con- trast”, “Hue” and “Saturation”.

Film Mode*2

`Video:

Does not process in either “3:2” or “2:2”.

`Auto:

Adjusts to the picture source, automatically selecting “Film Mode”.

`3:2:

Selected when the picture source is movie film, etc.

`2:2:

Selected when the picture source is computer graph- ics, animation, etc.

The AV receiver will adjust to the picture source, process- ing in either “3:2” or “2:2” (Film Mode). It automatically converts the source to the appropriate progressive signal and reproduces the natural quality of the original picture. When the “Film Mode” setting is set to “Auto”, the AV receiver automatically detects the picture source and in either “3:2” or “2:2”. However, there may be times when you will get a better picture by setting “Film Mode” your- self.

Note

If the “Game Mode” setting is set to “On” (52), this setting is fixed at “Video”.

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Contents TX-NR708 Always consider the environmental issues and follow 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf orBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Supplied Accessories Using the Remote ControllerInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Features 40 FM/AM Presets excluding North American mod- elsAmplifier ProcessingTHX Select2 Plus Amplifier is prohibitedFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsCBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX, TUNER, TV/CD Display For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesPhono Rear PanelZone 2 Line OUT jacks Remote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverStandby button Controlling the tunerAbout Home Theater Enjoying Home TheaterConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Screw-type speaker terminals Strip 1/2 to 5/8 12 to 15 mmUsing Dipole Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferConnecting a Power Amplifier Bi-amping the Front SpeakersAbout AV Connections Connected image with AV componentsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableJack Signal Components Assignable Connecting Your Components with HdmiAudio return channel ARC function Display when changing settings Connecting Your ComponentsFront Rear C Connecting Onkyo uComponents How to record the videoRemote Control StepConnecting Antenna Connect the supplied power cord to the AV receiver’sPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet AC InletWhich Connections Should I Use? Signal SelectionVideo Connection Formats Audio Connection Formats Depends on the Audio TV Out settingOnly the front L/R channels are output Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning OnTurning Off ON/STANDBYSelecting the Language Used for the Onscreen Setup Menus Setting the Display BrightnessBasic Operations Playing the Connected ComponentUsing the Sleep Timer Muting the AV Receiver Using the Home MenuSelecting Speaker Layout Using Headphones Changing the Input DisplayUsing Easy Macros Restoreing DefaultTurning Off the Components Changing Source ComponentAudyssey MultEQ Room Correction Speaker Setup Using Audyssey MultEQFirst measurement position Second−Sixth measurement positionsEnter Changing the Speaker Settings Manually Error MessagesUsing a Powered Subwoofer Using the Tuner Tuning into Radio StationsListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioPresetting FM/AM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan modelsListening to Traffic News TP Finding Stations by Type PTYRDS program types PTY Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentAV Recording Listening Mode Buttons Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes SP Layout Listening Mode About Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Input SourceListening Modes DTSDTS-HD Master AudioDTS Express DSD *6Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout THXOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Advanced Setup On-screen Setup MenusCommon Procedures in Setup Menu MenuInput/Output Assign Monitor OutHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortComponent Video Input Digital Audio InputAnalog Audio Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX TV/CD, PHONO, PortSpeaker Settings Speaker Distance Level CalibrationTHX Audio Setup Equalizer SettingsBGC Multiplex/Mono Audio AdjustDolby Source Setup Theater-DimensionalAudyssey DSX LFE LevelDynamic Volume Reference LevelSync IntelliVolumeName Edit Picture Adjust Game ModeWide Mode*1*2 Picture Mode*1*2Listening Mode Preset Hardware Setup Volume SetupOSD Setup MiscellaneousSirius Settings North American models TunerAudio Return Channel Power ControlTV Control Lock Setup Auto Power DownFirmware Update NetworkUsing the Audio Settings Re-EQ Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed ModeAudio Selector About NET Connecting the AV ReceiverNetwork Requirements Listening to Internet Radio Listening to vTuner Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Playback starts and the following screen appearsRegistering Presets*1 Station and Song PresetsPlaying Music Files on a Server Items on the Internet Radio Top MenuWindows Media Player 11 Setup Supported Audio File FormatsMP3 WMAServer Requirements About DlnaWAV AACWindows Media Player 12 Setup Using Remote PlaybackRemote Playback from Media Server/ Personal Computer Supported Music File FormatsNetwork Settings Mac AddressDhcp IP AddressUSB Mass Storage Device Requirements About USBPlaying Music Files on a USB Device Plug your USB mass storage device into the AV Receiver’s USB portPress NET/USB repeatedly to select the USB InputConnecting Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting Your Zone 2 Speakers to an Amp in Zone ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the AV receiver Setting the Powered Zone Using ZoneUse Front WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals to Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Volume for ZoneMuting Zone StandbyUsing a Multiroom Kit with Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with a CabinetConnecting the iPod Directly to the USB Port Standard Mode controlExtended Mode control Controlling iPodModels sold are different depending on the region Connecting an Onkyo DockOnkyo Dock Cable Using the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 DockControlling Your iPod RI DockWithout the RI Control With the RI ControlRepeat Random Play Mode DISPLAY*7 Muting Album + Available buttonsND-S1 ON, Standby TOP MenuLooking up for Remote Control Code Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components Entering Remote Control Codes Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsEnter Setup Search Repeat Random Play Mode VCR/PVRON, Standby Input Guide TOP MenuLearning Commands Using Normal MacrosTo learn more commands, repeat steps 2 Deleting Learning CommandsDeleting Macros Making MacrosRunning Macros Troubleshooting Standby indicator flashes redCan’t turn on the AV receiver There’s no sound, or it’s very quietThere’s no sound with a certain signal format Can’t select the Pure Audio listening modeAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundRemote controller doesn’t work Beginning of audio received by an Hdmi in can’t be heardThere’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an HdmiCan’t learn commands from another remote controller Can’t access the music files on a USB deviceCan’t access the server or Internet radio Stand-by power consumptionHow do I change the language of a multiplex source Ufunctions don’t workCBL/SAT, GAME, or AUX input Nent Video Monitor OUTSpecifications Amplifier Section Tuner SectionGeneral Video SectionAudio Outputs OthersSupported Audio Formats About HdmiAbout Copyright Protection About p-compatible components Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderOperations that can be performed with p connection How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and settingConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerOutput Video Resolution ChartOutput Memo Onkyo U.S.A. 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TX-NR708 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR708 is a high-performance AV receiver that offers a superb blend of power, versatility, and advanced technology, making it a top choice for home theater enthusiasts. Designed to deliver an immersive audio and video experience, it supports a wide array of formats and features that cater to modern needs.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR708 is its 7.2 channel configuration, which allows for the creation of a powerful surround sound setup. With a rated output of 100 watts per channel, this receiver can drive even demanding speakers while ensuring clarity and detail across a wide range of frequencies. It also supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, delivering lossless audio quality that can bring movies, music, and gaming to life.

In terms of video capabilities, the TX-NR708 is equipped with HDMI 1.4 inputs, which support 3D video and 4K upscaling. This ensures that users can enjoy their content at the highest quality available, making it a future-proof option as 4K content becomes more accessible. The receiver also includes advanced video processing technologies, such as Faroudja DCDi Cinema, enhancing video signals for better clarity and color accuracy.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 features Audyssey MultEQ room calibration technology, which measures the acoustic properties of the listening environment and automatically adjusts the receiver’s settings to provide optimal sound performance. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who may encounter acoustic challenges in their rooms, ensuring a consistent and balanced audio experience.

Connectivity is another area where the TX-NR708 excels. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, digital audio inputs, and analog connections, making it easy to integrate with various devices. Moreover, it supports various streaming services and internet radio through built-in networking features, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music directly from the receiver.

The Onkyo TX-NR708 also includes an intuitive on-screen display and a remote control that simplifies navigation and operation. With its combination of power, advanced technology, and versatile connectivity options, the Onkyo TX-NR708 stands out as an exceptional choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether for movies, gaming, or music, this receiver is designed to deliver a captivating and immersive experience.