Onkyo TX-DS696 appendix Connect to devices with z terminals, Connecting power amplifiers

Connections

Connect to devices with z terminals

The z terminal on the TX-DS696 is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same z terminal. When a component are z-connected, you can point the remote controller supplied with the TX-DS696 at the sensor on the TX-DS696 and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers.

In addition, by connecting components to the z terminal, you can also perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When the TX-DS696 is in the standby state, if an z-connected component is turned on, then the TX-DS696 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX-DS696 automatically switches to that component.

If the power cord for an z-connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the TX-DS696, or if the TX-DS696 is turned on, this function will not work. Also, if you are using the TX-DS696 for the remote zone (Zone 2), this function will not work.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed at an z-connected component, the input source selected at the TX-DS696 automatically changes to that component. However, if you are using the TX-DS696 for the remote zone (Zone 2), this function will not work.

Power off function

When the TX-DS696 is placed in the standby state, all z- connected components are also automatically put into the standby state.

CAUTION

If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX-DS696, switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD (see page 19).

Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors

The TX-DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX-DS696. By doing this, you can use the STANDBY/ ON button on the TX-DS696 to turn on and off the connected devices as well.

The shape, number, and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of purchase.

Caution:

Make sure that the total capacity of the other components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel (e.g., 120 watts).

	AC OUTLET
	SWITCHED
	100W MAX.
AC OUTLETS
AC 230-240V 50 Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX.
ex. European and	ex. USA and Canadian
some Asian models	models

TX-DS696

REMOTE

CONTROL

zconnector

Ex: Onkyo CD player

z connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

To connect components using the z terminal, simply connect a remote control cable from this zterminal to the z terminal of the other component. An z remote control cable with a 1/8-inch (3.5-

mm)miniature two-conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an z terminal.

•For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

•The RC-440M remote controller does not support turntables.

•If a component has two z terminals, you can use either one to connect to the TX-DS696. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

•With Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the z terminals (see page 50).

Connecting power amplifiers

Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes than with the TX-DS696 alone. If power amplifiers are used, connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier.

L (White)		PRE OUT
Front input	FRONT	SURR CENTER
	L	1
R (Red)	R	2
R (Red)
Surround input

L (White)

Center input

	1.	Front left speaker
Power amplifier	2.	Front right speaker
	3.	Surround left speaker
	4.	Surround right speaker
	5.	Center speaker

1 2 3 4 5

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