Instruction Manual
DHC-9.9
AV Controller
AVIS
Important Safety Instructions
4.Power
Precautions
For North American model
5.Preventing Hearing Loss Caution
Make sure you have the following accessories
Supplied Accessories
Remote controller and three batteries AA/R6
Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna
First Time Setup
Contents
Advanced Setup
Others
Processing
Features
Connections
Miscellaneous
Features—Continued
THX Ultra2 Plus
Main Room
Multiroom Capability
Zone 2 Room
Zone 3 Room
Front Panel
Front & Rear Panels
North American model
Other models
Front & Rear Panels—Continued
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Display
Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Rear Panel
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Front & Rear Panels—Continued
au REMOTE CONTROL
vBALANCE L/R INPUT
Front & Rear Panels—Continued
Installing the Batteries
Remote Controller
Aiming the Remote Controller
Notes
Receiver/Tape Mode
Remote Controller—Continued
About the Remote Controller Modes
aStandby button
Remote Controller—Continued
Remote Controller—Continued
DVD Mode
Remote Controller—Continued
CD/CDR/MD Modes
Remote Controller—Continued
Dock Mode
Enjoying Home Theater
About Home Theater
Front left and right speakers
Center speaker
Connecting Your Speakers
Connecting the AV Controller
Speaker Configuration
Using Dipole Speakers
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting a Power Amplifier with RCA Inputs
Front right
Connecting a Power Amplifier with XLR Inputs
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Bi-ampingthe Front Speakers
Center speaker
Tweeter high Woofer low
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
Connecting Antenna
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
Optical Digital Jacks
About AV Connections
AV Connection Color Coding
AV Cables and Jacks
Which Connections Should I Use?
Connecting Both Audio & Video
Video Connection Formats
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Audio Connection Formats
Video Signal Flow and the Resolution Setting
ting if you connect the AV controller’s
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT 1 or 2 to your TV
C B a
Connecting a TV or Projector
Hint
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
C B a
Connecting a DVD player
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
7.1 ch
Hooking Up the Multichannel Input
5.1 ch
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Hint
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Playback
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
B A a b
Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder for Recording
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Notes
Satellite, cable, set-topbox, etc
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Hint
About HDMI
Connecting Components with HDMI
Supported Audio Formats
About Copyright Protection
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Making HDMI Connections
Video Signals
Audio Signals
C B a
Connecting a Game Console
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting a Camcorder or Other Device
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting a CD Player or Turntable
Step
Turntable MM with no Phono Preamp Built-in
Stereo audio source with balanced XLR output
Connecting a Balanced Audio Source
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Connecting an RI Dock
If Your iPod Supports Video
If Your iPod Doesn’t Support Video
Connecting the Power Cord
Connecting Integra/Onkyo u Components
Connecting the AV Controller—Continued
Notes
Turning On and Standby
Turning On the AV Controller
Up and Running in a Few Easy Steps
respectively
Monitor Setup
First Time Setup
Analog
HDMI Main
Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Japanese
First Time Setup—Continued
First Time Setup—Continued
Using the Onscreen Setup Menus
The “Input/Output Assign” menu
Monitor Out Setup
appears
The “Monitor Out” menu appears
HDMI Input Setup
Video Input Setup
Through
Auto
Notes
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4
First Time Setup—Continued
The “Component Video Input” menu
Component Video Setup
First Time Setup—Continued
appears
The main menu appears onscreen
Digital Audio Input Setup
If the main menu doesn’t appear, make
sure the appropriate external input is
Setup closes
Analog Audio Input Setup
You can assign the multichannel input
to the following input selectors
The “Speaker Settings” menu appears
Speaker Settings
Normal
Select this if you’ve connected your
First Time Setup—Continued
TV Format Setup not North American models
lowed by the Setup button
Press the Setup button
1, 2 1,
AM Frequency Step Setup on some models
Changing the Input Display
The “Tuner” menu appears
About Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Automatic Speaker Setup Audyssey MultEQ XT
Measurement Positions
About Audyssey Dynamic EQ
AV controller is connected
Using Audyssey MultEQ XT
First Time Setup—Continued
Notes
First Time Setup—Continued
Next
FinishCalculate
Cancel
Review SP Config
Save
Review SP Distance
First Time Setup—Continued
Error Messages
Speaker Detect Error
Writing Error
Using a Powered Subwoofer
Changing the Speaker Settings Manually
Review the speaker configuration
settings
Selecting the Input Source
Basic Operations
Setting the Display Brightness
Adjusting Speaker Levels
Basic Operations—Continued
Muting the AV Controller
Adjusting the Bass & Treble
Using the Sleep Timer
Using Headphones
Displaying Source Information
Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations
Tuning into AM/FM Radio Stations
Listening to the Radio
Listening to AM/FM Stations
Displaying AM/FM Radio Information
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Press the Receiver button, fol
lowed by the D.TUN button
Selecting Presets
Presetting AM, FM, XM, and SIRIUS Stations
Deleting Presets
The preset number flashes
Listening to the Radio—Continued
About HD Radio Stations
The SPS indicator flashes
Selecting the Audio Format Blend Mode
Selecting Multicast Channels
Displaying HD Radio Information
RDS Program Types PTY
Using RDS
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Notes
Finding Stations by Type PTY
Displaying Radio Text RT
Listening to Traffic News TP
the display
About XM Radio
Connecting the XM Mini-Tunerand Home Dock
XM Ready Legal
XM Ready Subscription
Selecting XM Satellite Radio
Setting the Satellite Radio Mode
The “Tuner” screen appears
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Selecting XM Radio Channels
Signing Up for XM Satellite Radio
1.Channel Search mode: select any channel
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Listening to the Radio—Continued
12Note
Positioning the XM Mini-TunerSystem
Displaying XM Radio Information
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Notes
NO SIGNAL
The best signal is achieved when the
UPGRADE XM TUNER
XM Radio Messages
What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?
Setting Up the SiriusConnect Home Tuner
Important SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
A warning against reverse engineering
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Positioning the Antenna
Setting the Satellite Radio Mode
Selecting SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channels
Selecting SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Signing Up for SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Your SIRIUS Satellite Radio ID num
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Category Search Mode
12Note
Notes
message “Wrong Code!” appears and
Parental Lock
you’ll have to enter the PIN again
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Changing the PIN Number
When Enter is pressed, the confirma
The number, name, and status of the
tion message “Locked” or “Unlocked”
Channel number & preset number
Displaying SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
Listening mode
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Listening to the Radio—Continued
Positioning the SiriusConnect Home Antenna
The main menu appears onscreen
Notes
SUB UPDATED
ANTENNA ERROR
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Messages
ACQUIRING
Recording the Input Source
Recording
Recording from Different AV Sources
leaves the camcorder as the video source
Selecting with the Remote Controller
Using the Listening Modes
Selecting the Listening Modes
Selecting on the AV Controller
Analog and PCM Sources
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Listening Modes Available for Each Source Format
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus Sources
4. Available only when using surround speakers
3. Cannot be selected with some source formats
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
DTS Sources
4. Available only when using surround speakers
3. Cannot be selected with some source formats
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
TrueHD Sources
3. Available only when using surround speakers
2. Cannot be selected with some source formats
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
DTS-HDSources
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
DTS Express and DSD Sources
4. Available only when using surround speakers
Hint
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
About the Listening Modes
Button: Direct
Button: Stereo
Dolby TrueHD
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
•THX Cinema
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
•THX Music
•THX Games
Using the Listening Modes—Continued
Onkyo Original DSP Modes
T-D Theater-Dimensional
Mono Movie
MENU
Advanced Setup
Menu Map
The screen for that item appears
Advanced Setup—Continued
Monitor Out Setup
Setup closes
Advanced Setup—Continued
Monitor Out
480p 480/576p
Speaker Settings
Speaker Setup
2–11
Advanced Setup—Continued
nected, select “None”
If no surround back speakers are con
• Cannot be set if “Speaker Type” is
set to “Bi-Amp”page 55, “Sur
Low-PassFilter for the LFE Channel
Setup close
Double Bass
OffTHX
feet: Select if you want to enter
Speaker Distance
distances in feet. Can be set
steps
Advanced Setup—Continued
Speaker Level Calibration
Notes
Notes
Advanced Setup—Continued
the front left speaker
Notes
Notes
MultEQ XT*1
Equalizer Settings
Dynamic EQ*1
Dynamic VolLight*1
“Surround”, “SurrBack”, or “Sub
You can select: “Front”, “Center”
woofer”
Low frequencies e.g., 160Hz affect
“2ch” page 105, “Speaker Type” is
THX Audio Setup
is set to “None” page
No: Select this if you do not have
The settings are explained below
Audio Adjust
THX Loudness Plus
The function menu you selected
DSD Setting
Tone Control Settings
Multiplex/Mono Settings
PLIIx/Neo:6 Settings
Theater-Dimensional T–DSetting
Dolby EX Settings
LFE Level Settings
Advanced Setup—Continued
Using the Music Optimizer
Using the Re-EQFunction
Repeat this step for the other settings
Advanced Setup—Continued
Source Setup
Using the Late Night Function
Press the Setup button
an input source
Name Edit
IntelliVolume
A/V Sync
To correct a character
Normal Full: default
Picture Adjust
Zoom WideZoom
Advanced Setup—Continued
480p 480/576p
Advanced Setup—Continued
Resolution
Advanced Setup—Continued
Satellite Radio
SIRIUS Parental Lock
Setup closes
Listening Mode Presets
Advanced Setup—Continued
Volume Setup
Miscellaneous Setup
Advanced Setup—Continued
Setup closes
Advanced Setup—Continued
OSD Setup
12V Trigger A/B/C Setup
Remote Control
Hardware Setup
Changing the Remote Controller’s ID
The Remote indicator flashes four
Analog Multich
Tuner
HDMI
Advanced Setup—Continued
Advanced Setup—Continued
Network Settings
Notes
Notes
DHCP
Lock Setup
IP Address
Mac Address
ing a DTS CD, try the DTS setting
Specifying the Digital Signal Format
Auto default
Selecting Audio Inputs
Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers
Connecting Zone
Zone 2 and Zone
Zone 2 Video Outputs
Zone 2 and Zone 3—Continued
Connecting Your Zone 3 Speakers
Connecting Zone
Hookup
Using Zone 2 and Zone
Zone 2/Zone 3 Out Settings
The “Zone2/Zone3” screen appears
Fixed
Turning Off Zones
Selecting an Input Source for Zones
Zone 2 and Zone 3—Continued
Notes
Adjusting the Tone and Balance of Zones
Adjusting the Volume of Zones
Muting Zones
Zone 2 and Zone 3—Continued
Main
Using the 12V Triggers
Zone2
Main/Z2
Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2/3
Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet
Using a Multiroom Kit with Other Components
Zone 2 and Zone 3—Continued
The Remote indicator lights up
Entering Remote Control Codes
The Remote indicator flashes twice
Controlling Other Components
Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons
Resetting the Remote Controller
The Remote indicator flashes three
The Remote indicator flashes five
Controlling a TV
Controlling Other Components—Continued
The Remote indicator lights up
Learning Commands
Controlling Other Components—Continued
Notes
Remote Mode button, and then press
Using Macros
Making Macros
Running Macros
Audio
Troubleshooting
Power
Video
Troubleshooting—Continued
Tuner
Remote Controller
Recording
Troubleshooting—Continued
Troubleshooting—Continued
Others
The sound changes when I connect my head- phones
The speaker volume cannot be set as required
NTSC
Video Resolution Chart
Amplifier Section
Specifications
Video Section
Tuner Section
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