Amplifier Features
■85 Watts Minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five
channels into 8Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rating)
European Models: 115 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1,000Hz, DIN
Asian Models: 145 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1 kHz, EIAJ
■Powerful High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive Amplifiers for each of the 5 channels, with discrete output stages–no inexpensive ICs– assures that no channel information is compromised, and handles the wide dynamics of 5.1 channel movie soundtracks cleanly and effortlessly
■Low Negative Feedback, Wideband Circuitry minimizes noise and distortion
■High Resolution 20-Bit Delta Sigma D/A and A/D Converters for greater precision
■3-D Bass lets you boost ultra-low frequencies to the front 3 channels, for bass with greater clarity and impact
Audio/Video Features
■Dolby* Digital® Processor Built-In to decode the 5.1 channel pristine digital audio on DVDs, HDTV and other sources
■5.1 Channel External Inputs give you the option of connecting an additional 5.1 channel decoder for DTS, MPEG and upcoming formats
■Cinema Re-EQ™ ** Circuitry
■6 Surround Modes: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, Arena and Studio, with user-adjustable parameters for each mode, including venue size, effect and reverb levels, and reverb time delay
■Upgraded Motorola 24-Bit Chip, the DSP56009, runs at 88 MHz, and can execute 44 million instructions per second (MIPS) for greater processing capacity that translates into better dynamics, more reflections and more reverberations–parameters that define how real everything will sound–also gives you more control over factors exclusive to your home theaters, such as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay
■IPM–Intelligent Power Management for powering up entire system and delivering surround sound whenever TV is turned on (audio triggered)
■Onscreen Graphical Displays in 7 colors, with a Superimpose mode to easily see the onscreen display over a TV picture–the display can also be moved to different positions within the screen
■NTSC/PAL Compatible (European and Asian models)
■6 Pre Out Jacks
Tuner Features
■Rotary Smart Scan Controller
■RDS (European models only) with PS, PTY, RT, TP
■30 FM/AM Random Presets to store FM and AM stations
■3 Station-Group Presets
■Selectable Character-Display Input of up to 8 characters to write a descriptive label for each of the 30 preset stations and 3 station-group presets (A, B, C)
General Features
■Multiroom/Multisource Capability with Main/Remote speaker selector and outputs to play two different sources simultaneously without the need of an additional amplifier (North American models are compatible with Xantech® products)
■4-Mode Dimmer (bright, normal, low, off)
■Audio Mute (remote) instantly switches off the sound–convenient for phone calls, and for recording without listening
■Sleep Timer (remote) shuts down system after 10 to 90 minutes (10 min. steps)
■Battery-Free Memory Backup protects memory's contents during a power outage or it the unit is temporarily unplugged
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
**Re-Equalization™ is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
AM loop antenna (1) | T-shaped FM antenna (1) |
Remote controller (RC-373M) (1)
Batteries (size AA, R6, or UM-3) (2)
75/300 ohm antenna | Conversion plug (1) |
adapter (1) | (Worldwide model only) |
(Except for USA and | |
European models) | |
Multi-Room Remote System (MRX)
By connecting the Multi-Room Remote System equipment, you can operate all components connected to the TX-DS656 from either the main room or the sub-room. (Refer to pages 46 to 48 for more details.) The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for using the Onkyo Multi-Room System:
U.S. & Canada:
•Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits HKT-600 or HKT-700 (IR Remote Control Extension System) and
•Xantech's Multi-Room System
Other areas:
•Sensor Unit: Model No. HR-10
•Remote Emitter: Model No. HE-50 (AC)
•Remote Emitter Head: Model No. HE-10
The following secondary remote controller can be used to operate the system from the sub-room:
•Secondary Remote Controller for Multi-Room Remote System: Model No. RC-MR1H
Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your Onkyo Multi-Room System with a Xantech Multi-Room System.
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the memory during power failures and even when the unit is unplugged. The unit must be plugged in order to charge the back-up system. The memory preservation period after the unit has been unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
