Onkyo TX-NR900E Troubleshooting guide, VIDEO and AUDIO, Remote Controller, Other

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Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

VIDEO and AUDIO

Desired picture does not appear.

•Improper connection.

➞Check connections. Insert the plugs and connectors completely (see pages 16 to 29).

•Video Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect.

➞Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Video Setup Sub-menu (see page 53).

No OSD Menu display.

•Improper connection.

➞ Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).

Audio and video do not match.

•Improper connection.

➞Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).

•Video Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect.

➞Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Video Setup Sub-menu (see page 53).

Audio is not heard or audio from different source is heard.

•Digital Setup Sub-menu settings are incorrect.

➞Check settings at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital Setup Sub-menu (see page 51).

No picture appears on the TV screen (or monitor).

•TV (or monitor) is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver.

➞Set the TV (or monitor) to the receiver input.

•Video cable is not connected securely.

➞Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).

•Input source is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN connectors.

➞Make sure TV (or monitor) is connected to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connectors (see page 19).

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Front panel controls function but remote controller controls do not.

•No batteries in remote controller.

➞Insert batteries (see page 7).

•Batteries have worn out.

➞Replace batteries (see page 7).

•Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX- NR900/900E.

➞Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX- NR900/900E (see page 7).

•Remote controller is too far from the TX-NR900/900E.

➞Operate the remote controller within 16 feet (5 meters) (see page 7).

•Remote controller is functioning in a different mode

➞Press the RCVR MODE button.

OTHER

LATE NIGHT function cannot be used.

•Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded.

➞Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

Re-EQ function cannot be used.

•Re-EQ may not be able to be set due to current listening mode. ➞ Select different listening mode (see page 63).

Desired parameter cannot be set.

•Parameter may not be able to be set due to current listening mode.

➞ Check settings in Audio Adjust Menu (see pages 58 to 63).

Multichannel audio is not output.

•The Multichannel setting is set to “No.”

➞Set the Multichannel setting to “Yes” at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Multichannel Setup Sub-menu (see page 52).

•Input source is not connected to MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port.

➞Check connections (see pages 16 to 29).

Components in remote zone (Zone 2) do not operate properly.

•Components are incorrectly connected.

➞Check connections.

•Objects are interfering with remote controller signals.

➞Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals.

Sound is sometimes heard and sometimes not heard with digital sources.

•One digital input format has been specified so other digital formats are not played.

➞Select “All” at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital Setup Sub-menu → Digital Format (see page 51).

Noise during playback or skipping of the beginning sounds occurs with DTS sources, PCM sources, and other digital sources.

•When “All” is set for the digital format setting, time is required to change formats when different sources are played.

➞Try specifying the format you are playing at Setup Menu → Input Setup Menu → Digital Setup Sub-menu → Digital Format (see pages 51).

The unit cannot be switched to Dolby EX or DTS-ES mode.

•“Surr Back/Zone 2” is set to “Zone 2.”

➞Change the Hardware Setup → Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu setting to Surr Back (see page 47).

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Contents Remote controller ContentsBefore using Setup and operationAVIS Important Safeguards1. Recording Copyright Precautions4. Power For U.S. models Note to CATV system installerremote controller signals IR IN/OUT ContentsBefore using Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentAppendix ContentsRemote controller Declaration of ConformityAudio/Video Features FeaturesSupplied accessories Amplifier FeaturesUsing the remote controller Before using this unitInstalling the remote controller batteries Connecting the power cordFront panels Index parts and facilitiesIndex parts and facilities MEMORY button SETUP buttonTUNING /, PRESET /buttons 36, 37, 39, Index parts and facilitiesTUNED indicator Front panel displayAUTO indicator RDS indicator European models onlyIndex parts and facilities Remote controllerIndex parts and facilities SEND/LEARN indicatorOther than USA and Canadian models Rear panelsIndex parts and facilities USA and Canadian modelsDIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT Index parts and facilitiesConnecting to Audio/Video equipment Connecting your audio components Connecting to Audio/Video equipment4. Connecting a DVD player DVD Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentConnecting your video components The flow of the video signals is as follows6. Connecting a video cassette recorder VIDEO Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentSignal flow Connecting to Audio/Video equipment10. Connecting video camera, etc. VIDEO 5 INPUT Connecting to Audio/Video equipmentIdeal speaker configuration Connecting speakersSpeaker placement cable Connecting speakersConnecting speakers Using the speaker labelsAssembling the AM loop antenna Connecting antennasConnecting the AM antenna cable Connecting the included antennasDirectional linkage Connecting antennasConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting an AM outdoor antennaWhen using the ZONE 2 OUT terminals Connecting the remote zone Zone 2 speakersWhen using the SURR BACK/ZONE 2 PRE OUT terminals Connecting RS 232 port Miscellaneous ConnectionsConnections for remote control Connecting the power cords from other devicesConnecting auxiliary power amplifier Miscellaneous Connections1 2 3 4 Turning on the power from the remote controller Connecting the powerTurning on the power Basic operation Enjoying music or videos with theTX-NR900/900EUsing the sleep time remote controller only Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900EAdjusting the bass and treble Listening with headphones•While playing back DTS sources Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900EChanging the listening mode If the SURROUND button is pressedTemporarily changing the speaker output levels Switching the displayAdjusting the brightness of the front display Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900EChanging the audio mode Enjoying music or videos with the TX-NR900/900EEnjoying the multichannel output Tuning into a radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Erasing a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsPresetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio stationListening to RDS broadcasts Listening to RDS broadcasts European models onlyPTY program types in Europe Performing a TP scan Listening to RDS broadcastsDisplaying Radio Text RT Performing a PTY scanRecording a source Recording a source Using the buttons on the TX-NR900/900E Enjoying music or videos in the remote zoneUsing the remote controller Enjoying music or videos in the remote zoneAdjusting the volume for the remote zone Basic Menu Setup MenuAdvanced Menu Navigating through the Setup Menu Setup Menu0. Hardware Setup Menu Hardware Setup0-1.Speaker Impedance Sub-menu 0-3.IR IN Setup Sub-menu Hardware Setup0-2.Surr Back/Zone 2 Sub-menu 1. Speaker Setup Menu Speaker Setup1-1.Speaker Config Sub-menu 1-2.Speaker Distance Sub-menu Speaker Setupa. Left Speaker Setup1-3.Level Calibration Sub-menu Notes2. Input Setup Menu Input SetupNotes on DTS Input Setupb. Digital Format Notesa. Video Input Setup2-3.Video Setup Sub-menu 2-4.Character Input Sub-menua. IntelliVolume Input Setup2-5.IntelliVolume Sub-menu 2-6.Listening Mode Preset Sub-menuType of software Input SetupListening Mode a. Analog/PCM Input SetupDolby D Dolby Digital Input Setup3-2.Surround Speakers Sub-menu Audio Adjust3. Audio Adjust Menu 3-1.Tone Control Sub-menu3-3.Sound Effect Sub-menu Audio Adjust3-4.Delay Sub-menu 3-6.Mono Sub-menu Audio Adjust3-7. Theater-Dimensional Sub-menu 3-5.LFE Level Sub-menu3-8.Surround Sub-menu Audio Adjust3-9.THX Sub-menu Audio Adjust3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13 3-3.Sound Effect Audio AdjustSetting 3-1.Tone Control4. Preference Menu Preference4-1.Volume Setup Sub-menu 4-4.OSD Position Sub-menu Preference4-2.Headphones Level Sub-menu 4-3.OSD Setup Sub-menuOverview Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck Controlling an Onkyo DVD player Using remote controller1.Press the CD MODE button Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo CD player ON STANDBY CD MODE DISC VOL MUTING1 to 9, 0, --/---: Numeric keys Using remote controllerControlling an Onkyo MD recorder REC RecordLearning a pre-programmingcode Entering a pre-programmingcodeSETTING No Entering a pre-programmingcodeSETTING No SETTING NoCABLE MODE Cable Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerDVD MODE DVD Player Mode SAT MODE Satellite Tuner ModeVCR MODE VCR Mode Operating your programmed remote controllerTV MODE TV Mode Programming procedure Erasing the programmed command from one button Executing the macro Using the macro functionWhat is the macro function? Programming the macroErasing a macro from the MACRO 1 or 2 button Using the macro functionFM/AM TUNER Troubleshooting guidePOWER SPEAKERSOTHER Troubleshooting guideREMOTE CONTROLLER VIDEO and AUDIOIf one of the messages shown below appears Troubleshooting guidetotal harmonic distortion SpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTION All channelsMemo Memo ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATIONONKYO CHINA LIMITED
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