Onkyo TX-DS656 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Trouble Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

Note:

If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first operate the unit using the front panel controls to confirm that it is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) of the remote controller.

Trouble

Cause

Remedy

Power shut off immediately after power on.

•Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated.

•Remove the AC plug from the outlet immediately. Then contact your Onkyo service center.

No power

•

Power cord is disconnected.

• Connect the power cord.

 

• There is external noise in the computer

• Remove the AC plug from the outlet, leave

 

 

circuits of the TX-DS656.

the unit for 5 seconds or more, and then

 

 

 

plug it again.

 

• AC fuse is blown.

• Contact your Onkyo service center.

Power but no sound

•

TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is on.

• Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button to

 

 

 

turn it off.

 

•

MUTING indicator is on.

• Turn it off using the remote controller

 

 

 

MUTING button.

 

•

Bad connection

• Check the connection again. Insert the

 

 

 

plugs and connectors completely.

No sound or quiet sound from Center speaker

• Surround mode is set to HALL, LIVE,

 

ARENA, STUDIO, or STEREO.

• Center speaker is set to NONE.

• Center speaker output level setting is improper.

•In the HALL, LIVE, ARENA, and STUDIO surround modes, the center speaker reproduces sound effects only. This causes little output from the Center speaker, in comparison with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. In the STEREO mode, no sound is output from the Center speaker.

•For the Center speaker, you must set the speaker mode to SMALL, or LARGE.

•Check the output level of the Center speaker.

Hum, low-frequency noise

• Poor phono grounding (GND) connection.

• Remove the grounding wire if hum is reduced.

 

• Poor positioning of the audio connection

• Position the audio connection cables to

 

cables.

obtain the least hum.

Howling when the volume is turned up

• Turntable and speakers are too close together.

• Move them farther apart.

Rough or scratchy sound/High range is not clear.

• Check possible causes on connected components,

• Check possible causes according to the

 

such as a worn pick-up stylus on the turntable.

other components' owner's manual.

 

• Treble control is too high.

• Turn the treble control down.

No sound or quiet sound from subwoofer

• Subwoofer is set to NO.

• Check the speaker setting.

 

• Subwoofer speakers output level setting is

• Check the output level of the Subwoofer

 

improper.

using the test tone.

 

 

 

No sound in sub-room

• SPEAKERS REMOTE indicator is not lit.

• Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE button on

 

 

the remote controller or front panel.

 

• Sound volume for the sub-room is set to -∞dB.

• Increase the sound volume using the

 

 

VOLUME y button on the remote controller.

The Multi-Room Remote System cannot be operated from the sub-room.

•The remote controller is not directed toward the remote sensor.

•There is an obstacle between the remote controller and the sensor.

•There is a malfunction of either the receiver or remote controller.

•Bad connection

•Direct the remote controller to the sub-room remote sensor.

•Remove the obstacle.

•Check the receiver and then the remote controller in the main room to find out which is malfunctioning.

•Check the connections again. Insert the plugs and cables completely.

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Contents TX-DS656 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions Features Supplied accessories Multi-Room Remote System MRXSetting the voltage selector worldwide model only Before using this unitSetting the AM tuning step frequency worldwide model only Installing the batteriesConnection Connecting the antennasConnecting analog audio source equipment Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output Connecting video source equipmentConnecting digital audio source equipment Connecting speakersGND terminals ConnectionIf you have a 3-head cassette tape deck Connecting a video camera or TV game machine To receivers Multi Video cassette recorder Signal flowTo decoders Multi-channel outputIf you have a graphic equalizer Connecting the z remote control cablesIf you have a 3-head cassette tape deck TX-DS656 Antenna adapter worldwide models Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmConnecting the antenna cable Directional linkageConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Connecting the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Recommendations Speaker placementConnecting the speaker cables Connecting a subwoofer Canadian models Connecting the powerPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Other than U.S. or Canadian modelsOn-screen setting If remote control operation is inoperativePress the Enter button On-screen settingSelecting a Menu item Character Position Superimpose ModeImmediate Display Speaker Setup Speaker system setupWhat is System Setup? Distance settingPress the Power button Press the Enter button Speaker system setupOn-screen speaker system setup Select YES or no using the Smart Scan Controller Speaker system setup using the front panelPress the Power or System button Press the Parameter button Select the distance using the Smart Scan ControllerTest tone output stops Level Calibration using remote controllerPress the Power button Press the Test Tone button Test Tone button Level y/u buttonPress the Power button Input source selection and surround setupUsing the on-screen Menu Select the desired items using the y or u buttonInput source selection and surround setup To select TAPE-2Input selector button Selected input source Using the front panelPress the Power or System button Cassette tape deckTuner section ButtonFor details, Selecting the digital/analog audio input on If you press the TAPE-2 Monitor button Using the front panel or the remote controllerPress the MULTI-CH Input button Video source currently set is automatically selected MenuPress the Digital Audio Selector button Press the Enter button to confirm the settingSelecting the digital/analog audio input Using the Muting function Useful functions for playback Adjusting the toneUsing headphones Changing the brightness of the displayIf auto tuning of an FM station is not possible Tuning in a broadcasting stationAutomatically tuning in an FM station Auto tuning Listening to FM/AM broadcastsCanceling a preset station Recalling a preset broadcasting stationPresetting a station Listening to FM/AM broadcastsInput Selector screen appears Recalling a preset stationUsing the on-screen Menu Press the Enter button Entering characters Switching between the frequency and name indicationEntering a station name Erasing a station nameReceiving RDS broadcasts European models only Displaying Radio Text RT Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlySearching for traffic information TP scan Refer to the explanation on PTY on the previousSurround modes Using the Surround modesDSP Digital Signal Processor Surround Mode setting Using the Surround modesSelecting a Surround mode Using the on-screen Menu Setting the surround mode parametersUsing the Midnight Theater function Changing the surround mode parametersUsing the Cinema Re-Equalization Cinema Re-EQ function Using the LFE Low Frequency Effects functionSurround modes for music and sports Adjusting the Effect and Reverb levelsSelecting the Hall size Hall Size Effect Level Reverb LevelRecording from an audio/video source Using the on-screen MenuRecording from a source Output jacks and connectable recording equipmentRecording from a source Using the front panel Press the REC OUT buttonREC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds Adding sound to video camera imagesPlaying equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacks Using the TAPE-2 Monitor functionUsing a graphic equalizer Press the TAPE-2 Monitor button on the front panelTo erase all the learned commands Learning new control codesConnection diagram Multi-room system connectionsRoom, then connect it to the TX-DS656 Install Remote Sensor HR-10 in the subMulti-room system connections To use the front panel Playing a source in the sub-roomSub-room Press the MUTING/REMOTE Speaker buttonMemo Troubleshooting Trouble Cause RemedyAM stations cannot be received TroubleshootingAM antenna connectors Connect the included AM loop antenna toSpecifications Amplifier SectionControl positions and names Rear panelMemory button 33 FM MUTE/MODE button 32, 33 Control positions and namesFront panel DVD player operation buttons Remote controllerDisplay Onkyo U.S.A. 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