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