Onkyo Complete Guide to Audio Input Setup for TX-NR709 Receiver

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Digital Audio Input

If you connect a component to a digital audio input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if you connect your CD player to the OPTICAL IN 1, you must assign “OPTICAL1” to the “TV/CD” input selector.

Here are the default assignments.

Input selector

Default assignment

 

 

BD/DVD

COAXIAL1

 

 

VCR/DVR

COAXIAL2

 

 

CBL/SAT

COAXIAL3

 

 

GAME

OPTICAL1

 

 

PC

- - - - -

 

 

TV/CD

OPTICAL2

 

 

PHONO

- - - - -

 

 

PORT

- - - - -

 

 

BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC,

TV/CD, PHONO, PORT

`COAXIAL1, COAXIAL2, COAXIAL3, OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2:

Select a corresponding digital audio input to which the component has been connected.

`- - - - -:

Select if the component is connected to an analog audio input.

Note

When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector in “HDMI Input” (page 45), the same HDMI IN will be set as a priority in this assignment. In this case, if you want to use the coaxial or optical audio input, make the selection in the “Audio Selector” (page 55).

Available sampling rates for PCM signals from a digital input (optical and coaxial) are 32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz/16, 20, 24 bit.

If you connect a component (such as UP-A1 Dock with docked iPod/iPhone) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, you cannot assign any input to the “PORT” selector.

The “AUX” selector is fixed to the “- - - - - option.

The “TUNER” selector cannot be assigned and is fixed to the “- - - - - option.

Analog Audio Input

Some DVD players output the LFE channel from their analog subwoofer output at 15 dB higher than normal. With this setting, you can change the AV receiver’s subwoofer sensitivity to match your DVD player.

Subwoofer Input Sensitivity

`0dB to 15dB in 5 dB steps.

Note

This setting only affects signals connected to the AV receiver’s multichannel input subwoofer jack.

If you find that your subwoofer is too loud, try the 10 dB or 15 dB setting.

Speaker Setup

Main menu

Speaker Setup

Some of the settings in this section are set automatically by Audyssey MultEQ® XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup function (page 31).

Here you can check the settings made by

Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup function.

Note

These settings are not available in either of the following cases:

a pair of headphones is connected.

the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (page 59).

HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (page 58) and you’re listening through your TV speakers.

Speaker Settings

If you change these settings, you must run Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup again (page 31).

If the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6, set the minimum speaker impedance to 4 ohms. If you bi-amp the front speakers, you must change the “Speakers Type(Front)” setting (page 46). For hookup information, see “Bi-amping the Front Speakers”

(page 14).

Note

When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the main room.

Before you change these settings, turn down the volume.

Speaker Impedance

`4ohms:

Select if the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6.

`6ohms:

Select if the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 ohms.

Speakers Type(Front)

`Normal:

Select this if you’ve connected your front speakers normally.

`Bi-Amp:

Select this if you’ve bi-amped your front speakers.

Powered Zone 2

`No

`Yes:

Zone 2 speakers can be used. (Powered Zone 2 enabled.)

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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 parenthesesFront L/R, CENTER, Surr L/R, SB/FH/FW* L/R, Subwoofer Rear PanelZone 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 cableAudio Return Channel ARC function Connecting Components with HdmiJack 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 ComponentPlaying an iPod/iPhone via USB Understanding Icons on the DisplayEnter Playing a USB Device Listening to Internet RadioRegistering My Favorites*1 Listening to Other Internet RadioTop 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 RadioUsing RDS excluding North American and Taiwan models Presetting AM/FM StationsMode Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening 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 SourceListening Modes Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesZXC DTS DSD*6Audyssey DSX *8 Listening Mode Description Input Speaker Source Layout Neo6THX 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 Sleep Timer Using the Home MenuSetting 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 UnitTHX Audio Setup Equalizer SettingsBGC Multiplex/Mono Audio AdjustDolby Audyssey DSX Theater-DimensionalLFE Level Source Setup AudysseySync IntelliVolumeName 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 SyncNetwork Firmware UpdateDhcp Lock Setup Remote Controller SetupUsing the Audio Settings Late Night Audyssey Music OptimizerRe-EQ Zone Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverConnecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Making Zone 2 ConnectionsOperating on the remote controller Adjusting the Volume for ZoneControlling Zone 2 Components Muting Zone Using a Multiroom Kit with ZoneUsing a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet Press ZONE2 followed by MutingIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the 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 MacrosPower TroubleshootingAudio 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 signalsVideo Remote ControllerTuner 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/576iAbout p-compatible components Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderOperations that can be performed with Connection Confirm the settings How to connect and setupConfirm the connecting and setting Operate with the remote controllerSupported Audio Formats About HdmiAbout Copyright Protection Connecting to the Network Network/USB FeaturesNetwork 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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