Onkyo TX-DS656 Connection, Connecting the antennas, Connecting analog audio source equipment

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Connection

This section describes, step by step, how to connect the TX-DS656 to your home theater components.

1	Connecting analog audio source equipment	page 8
2	Connecting digital audio source equipment	page 8
3	Connecting video source equipment	page 9
4	Connecting a video camera or TV game machine	page 9
5	Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output	page 10
6	Connecting video recording equipment	page 10
7	Connecting audio recording equipment	page 11
8	Connecting the z remote control cables	page 11
9	Connecting a TV/monitor	page 12
0	Connecting the antennas	page 13
A Connecting speakers		page 15
B Connecting power amplifiers		Page 16
C Using the AC outlets		Page 17
D Connecting the power		Page 17

To connect source or recording equipment, use cables supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

Note:

•Do not turn on any component until you have completed all connections.

•Insert the plugs and connectors completely. Remember that improper connection may result in noise or malfunction.

•Do not bind audio connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may degrade sound quality.

Improper connection

Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Insert completely.

0Connecting the antennas

AM loop antenna

0Connecting the antennas

T-shaped FM antenna

1Connecting analog audio source equipment

CD player

1Connecting analog audio source equipment

Turntable

1Connecting analog audio source equipment

7 Connecting audio recording equipment

MD recorder, DAT deck, or cassette tape deck

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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 batteriesConnecting the antennas Connecting analog audio source equipmentConnection Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output Connecting video source equipmentConnecting digital audio source equipment Connecting speakersConnection If you have a 3-head cassette tape deckGND terminals Connecting a video camera or TV game machine To receivers Multi Video cassette recorder Signal flowTo decoders Multi-channel outputConnecting the z remote control cables If you have a 3-head cassette tape deckIf you have a graphic equalizer TX-DS656 Antenna adapter worldwide models Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmConnecting the antenna cable Directional linkageConnecting the AM loop antenna Connecting an FM outdoor antennaConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Speaker placement Connecting the speaker cablesRecommendations 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 inoperativeOn-screen setting Selecting a Menu itemPress the Enter button Superimpose Mode Immediate DisplayCharacter Position Speaker Setup Speaker system setupWhat is System Setup? Distance settingSpeaker system setup On-screen speaker system setupPress the Power button Press the Enter button 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 deckButton For details, Selecting the digital/analog audio input onTuner section 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 Enter button to confirm the setting Selecting the digital/analog audio inputPress the Digital Audio Selector button 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 broadcastsRecalling a preset station Using the on-screen Menu Press the Enter buttonInput Selector screen appears 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 previousUsing the Surround modes DSP Digital Signal ProcessorSurround modes 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 connectionsInstall Remote Sensor HR-10 in the sub Multi-room system connectionsRoom, then connect it to the TX-DS656 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 panelControl positions and names Front panelMemory button 33 FM MUTE/MODE button 32, 33 Remote controller DisplayDVD player operation buttons Onkyo U.S.A. 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