Onkyo TX-NR709 instruction manual Using Easy Macros, Recording

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Using Easy Macros

By using ACTIVITIES in Easy macro mode, you can sequentially operate Onkyo components via simple commands from a single-button press. These commands are user-definable. See “Using Normal Macros”

(page 73).

1 Press ACTIVITIES (MY MOVIE, MY TV, or

MY MUSIC) to start the Easy macro command.

The default sequences of actions are described below. To change the related source component, see “Changing the Source Components” shown later in this chapter.

MY MOVIE

First, the TV, the Onkyo DVD player, and the AV receiver are turned on. The input selector is set to “BD/DVD”. Finally the player starts playback.*1

*1 Depending on the start-up time of your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, the AV receiver may not activate this playback command. In this case, press 1on the remote controller.

MY TV

First, the TV, the cable set-top box, and the AV receiver are turned on. Then the input selector is set to “CBL/SAT”.

MY MUSIC

The Onkyo CD player and the AV receiver are turned on. The input selector is set to “TV/CD”. Finally, the player starts playback.

Note

While the Easy Macro command is being processed, you cannot use other ACTIVITIES. If you want to operate other components, first press ALL OFF and use the desired

ACTIVITIES.

Turning Off the Components

This button turns off all components activated by the Easy Macro mode.

1 Press ALL OFF.

First, the related components stop and turn off. Second, the AV receiver turns off. Finally, the TV turns off (or enters standby mode).*1*2

*1 This step doesn’t apply to MY MUSIC, with the default settings.

*2 With some televisions, the power may not be turned off (or enter standby mode).

Changing the Source Components

You can change the source components activated by the Easy Macro mode.

1 While holding down REMOTE MODE for the playback component you wish to assign, press and hold down the ACTIVITIES to be changed

(MY MOVIE, MY TV, or MY MUSIC) (about 3

seconds).

ACTIVITIES flashes twice, indicating that the change is complete.

Examples:

If you wished to use MY MUSIC to start the Onkyo cassette recorder, you would press and hold down MY MUSIC (about 3 seconds) while holding down TV/CD until it flashes twice.

Restoring Default

You can restore ACTIVITIES to the default settings.

1

While holding down HOME, press and hold down

 

ALL OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds).

2

Release HOME and ALL OFF, and press ALL OFF

 

again.

ALL OFF flashes twice.

Recording

This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from different sources.

AV Recording

Audio sources can be recorded to a recorder (e.g., cassette tape deck, CDR, MD recorder). Video sources can be recorded to a video recorder (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder).

1

Use the input selector buttons to select the source

 

that you want to record.

 

You can watch the source while recording. The AV

 

receiver’s MASTER VOLUME control has no effect

 

on recording.

2

On your recorder, start recording.

3

On the source component, start playback.

 

If you select another input source during recording,

that input source will be recorded.

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Contents TX-NR709 Board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Local regulations when disposing of batteries10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Installing the batteries Supplied AccessoriesMake sure you have the following accessories Aiming the remote controllerContents Amplifier FeaturesServices available may vary depending on the region ProcessingTHX Select2 Plus Front & Rear Panels Front PanelDisplay For detailed information, see the pages in parenthesesRear Panel Front L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, SB/FH/FW* L/R, SubwooferZone 2 Line OUT jacks Dimmer button Display button Muting button Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Controlling the tunerConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting the AV ReceiverConnecting Your Speakers Screw-type speaker terminalsAttaching the Speaker Cable Labels Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Connection Precautions Number SpeakersBi-amping the Front Speakers Using Dipole SpeakersUsing a Powered Subwoofer TipConnecting a Power Amplifier AV Cables and Jacks Connecting AV componentsAbout AV Connections Hdmi cableConnecting Components with Hdmi Audio Return Channel ARC functionJack Components Assignable Connecting Your Components E F G HHow to record a video source Jack/Port Components AssignableSystem On/Auto Power On Connecting Onkyo uComponentsConnecting a Recording Component Remote ControlPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Connecting the AntennasConnecting the Power Cord Taiwan modelsTurning Off Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On AV receiver comes on, the display lightsPlayback Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup MenusControlling Contents of USB or Network Devices Playing the Connected ComponentUnderstanding Icons on the Display Playing an iPod/iPhone via USBEnter Playing a USB Device Listening to Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Registering My Favorites*1Top menu of Internet Radio Playing Music Files on a Server Windows Media Player 11 SetupWindows Media Player 12 Setup Remote PlaybackTuning into Radio Stations Using Remote PlaybackUsing the Tuner Listening to AM/FM RadioPresetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan modelsMode Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Measurement procedure Using Basic FunctionsUsing the Automatic Speaker Setup First measurement position` Cancel When you’ve finished making the settings, pressAdjust the subwoofer volume level to 75 dB Use q/wto select a target, and use e/rto change the settingError Messages Changing the Speaker Setup ManuallyUsing the Listening Modes Selecting Listening ModesExplanatory Notes Following audio formats are supported by the listening modeAbout Listening Modes Input SourceOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening ModesZXC DTS DSD*6Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo6 Audyssey DSX *8THX For 7.1-channel playback Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source LayoutUsed. The Neo6 indicator lights on the display Sources for 6.1/7.1-channel playbackUsing the Home Menu Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Display Brightness Changing the Input Display Using HeadphonesDisplaying Source Information Selecting Speaker LayoutUsing Easy Macros RecordingCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Explanatory NotesSUB Input/Output AssignMonitor Out Hdmi OUT SUBComponent Video Input Here are the default assignmentsHdmi Input BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC TV/CD, PHONO, PortDigital Audio Input Speaker SetupSpeaker Settings Analog Audio InputCenter*1, Surround*1, Surround Back*2*3*4 Subwoofer PhaseFront Front Wide*1*2*4, Front High*1*2*4Level Calibration Wireless SubwooferSpeaker Distance UnitEqualizer Settings THX Audio SetupBGC Audio Adjust Multiplex/MonoDolby Theater-Dimensional Audyssey DSXLFE Level Source Setup AudysseyIntelliVolume SyncName Edit Wide Mode*1*2 Picture AdjustTo correct a character Picture Mode*1Audio Selector Listening Mode Preset Charge ModeOSD Setup Hardware SetupVolume Setup MiscellaneousAM Frequency Step European, Australian and Asian models TunerAM/FM Frequency Step North American and Taiwan models Hdmi ControlRIHDAudio Return Channel Auto StandbyAudio TV Out Lip SyncFirmware Update NetworkDhcp Remote Controller Setup Lock SetupUsing the Audio Settings Audyssey Music Optimizer Late NightRe-EQ Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Making Zone 2 ConnectionsAdjusting the Volume for Zone Operating on the remote controllerControlling Zone 2 Components Muting Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Press ZONE2 followed by MutingUsing the Onkyo Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockUP-A1 Dock Controlling Your iPod/iPhone RI DockMenu Available buttonsRepeat Random Display ModeEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesLooking up for Remote Control Code Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting Remote Mode Buttons Controlling Other Components8SOURCE*1 Input Enter Setup Search Repeat Random ModeVCR/PVR Guide TOP MenuFollowing buttons cannot learn new commands Learning CommandsDeleting Acquired Commands RemoteRunning Macros Using Normal MacrosMaking Macros Deleting MacrosTroubleshooting PowerAudio Speaker volume cannot be set as required There’s no sound with a certain signal formatCan’t select the Pure Audio listening mode About DTS signalsRemote Controller VideoTuner Zone UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhoneRecording Music Server and Internet RadioUSB Device Playback OthersImportant Note Regarding Video Playback Component Video Monitor OUTUpdating the Firmware via Network Firmware UpdateUpdate procedure Before you startError Code Description TroubleshootingErrors during an update via network Updating the Firmware via USBErrors during an update via USB Onkyo Sound & Vision CorporationConnection Tips and Video Signal Path Video Connection FormatsAudio Connection Formats OUT4K *2 1080p/24 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i Video Resolution ChartOutput 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576iUsing an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with Connection Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Operate with the remote controllerAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Network/USB Features Connecting to the NetworkNetwork Requirements Server playback Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Remote playbackSupported Audio File Formats About DlnaVideo Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Tuner Section GeneralAudio Outputs OthersMemo Memo 4 0 0 6 9
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TX-NR709 specifications

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