Onkyo TX-DS656 instruction manual

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Audio Video Control Receiver

TX-DS656

Instruction Manual

Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards	2
Precautions	3
Features	4
Supplied accessories	4
Before using this unit	5
Preparation
Connection	6
On-screen setting	18
Speaker system setup	21
Operation
Input source selection and surround
setup	25
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts	32

SYSTEM

STAND-BY

POWER

ON OFF

PHONES	VIDEO 3/VIDEO CAM INPUT
S VIDEO	VIDEO	L AUDIO R(MONO)

SMART SCAN CONTROLLER

									PRESET
									TUNING
									SURROUND
						ENTER			PARAMETER
SPEAKERS									3-D BASS
MAIN	REMOTE								3-D BASS
		REC OUT	MULTI SOURCE		Re-EQ	MIDNIGHT
		REC OUT	MULTI SOURCE		Re-EQ	THEATER
DIGITAL AUDIO	MULTI CH INPUT
SELECTOR	MULTI CH INPUT			PTY/ TP	DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN SCAN		GROUP	MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
									CLEAR
DVD	VIDEO-1	VIDEO-2	VIDEO-3	TAPE-1	TAPE-2	FM	AM	PHONO	CD
	VCR-1	VCR-2 / TV	CAM	M D	MONITOR

MASTER VOLUME

MIN

MAX

BASSTREBLE

AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TX-DS656

Receiving RDS broadcasts
(European models only)	36
Using the Surround modes	38
Recording from a source	42
Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR
function	44
Using the other remote controller functions
with the supplied remote controller	45
Multi-room system connections	46

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

A few important notes
Troubleshooting	50
Specifications	52
Control positions and names	53

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Contents TX-DS656 Avis Important SafeguardsPrecautions Multi-Room Remote System MRX Features Supplied accessoriesSetting the AM tuning step frequency worldwide model only Before using this unitSetting the voltage selector worldwide model only Installing the batteriesConnecting analog audio source equipment Connecting the antennasConnection Connecting digital audio source equipment Connecting video source equipmentConnecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output Connecting speakersIf you have a 3-head cassette tape deck ConnectionGND terminals Connecting a video camera or TV game machine To decoders Video cassette recorder Signal flowTo receivers Multi Multi-channel outputIf you have a 3-head cassette tape deck Connecting the z remote control cablesIf you have a graphic equalizer TX-DS656 Connecting the antenna cable Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmAntenna adapter worldwide models Directional linkageConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting the speaker cables Speaker placementRecommendations Connecting a subwoofer Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Connecting the powerCanadian models Other than U.S. or Canadian modelsIf remote control operation is inoperative On-screen settingSelecting a Menu item On-screen settingPress the Enter button Immediate Display Superimpose ModeCharacter Position What is System Setup? Speaker system setupSpeaker Setup Distance settingOn-screen speaker system setup Speaker system setupPress the Power button Press the Enter button Press the Power or System button Press the Parameter button Speaker system setup using the front panelSelect YES or no using the Smart Scan Controller Select the distance using the Smart Scan ControllerPress the Power button Press the Test Tone button Level Calibration using remote controllerTest tone output stops Test Tone button Level y/u buttonUsing the on-screen Menu Input source selection and surround setupPress the Power button Select the desired items using the y or u buttonTo select TAPE-2 Input source selection and surround setupPress the Power or System button Using the front panelInput selector button Selected input source Cassette tape deckFor details, Selecting the digital/analog audio input on ButtonTuner section Press the MULTI-CH Input button Using the front panel or the remote controllerIf you press the TAPE-2 Monitor button Video source currently set is automatically selected MenuSelecting the digital/analog audio input Press the Enter button to confirm the settingPress the Digital Audio Selector button Using headphones Useful functions for playback Adjusting the toneUsing the Muting function Changing the brightness of the displayAutomatically tuning in an FM station Auto tuning Tuning in a broadcasting stationIf auto tuning of an FM station is not possible Listening to FM/AM broadcastsPresetting a station Recalling a preset broadcasting stationCanceling a preset station Listening to FM/AM broadcastsUsing the on-screen Menu Press the Enter button Recalling a preset stationInput Selector screen appears Entering a station name Switching between the frequency and name indicationEntering characters Erasing a station nameReceiving RDS broadcasts European models only Searching for traffic information TP scan Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlyDisplaying Radio Text RT Refer to the explanation on PTY on the previousDSP Digital Signal Processor Using the Surround modesSurround modes Selecting a Surround mode Using the on-screen Menu Using the Surround modesSurround Mode setting Setting the surround mode parametersUsing the Cinema Re-Equalization Cinema Re-EQ function Changing the surround mode parametersUsing the Midnight Theater function Using the LFE Low Frequency Effects functionSelecting the Hall size Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levelsSurround modes for music and sports Hall Size Effect Level Reverb LevelRecording from a source Using the on-screen MenuRecording from an audio/video source Output jacks and connectable recording equipmentREC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds Using the front panel Press the REC OUT buttonRecording from a source Adding sound to video camera imagesUsing a graphic equalizer Using the TAPE-2 Monitor functionPlaying equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacks Press the TAPE-2 Monitor button on the front panelLearning new control codes To erase all the learned commandsMulti-room system connections Connection diagramMulti-room system connections Install Remote Sensor HR-10 in the subRoom, then connect it to the TX-DS656 Sub-room Playing a source in the sub-roomTo use the front panel Press the MUTING/REMOTE Speaker buttonMemo Trouble Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAM antenna connectors TroubleshootingAM stations cannot be received Connect the included AM loop antenna toAmplifier Section SpecificationsRear panel Control positions and namesFront panel Control positions and namesMemory button 33 FM MUTE/MODE button 32, 33 Display Remote controllerDVD player operation buttons D9805-1 E Onkyo U.S.A. 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