Using the Whole House Mode

The Whole House Mode is useful when you want to add extra background music to your home party; this allows you to enjoy the same stereo music as the main room in separate rooms (Zone 2/3).

The Whole House Mode selects the same input source for Multi Zone as the main room’s.

See also:

•“Speaker Setup” (➔ page 66)

•“Multi Zone” (➔ page 87)

1 Press WHOLE HOUSE MODE on the front panel.

To cancel the Whole House Mode, change the input source for the main room or select a listening mode (➔ page 45).

Note

•The Whole House Mode only supports analog audio.

•To adjust the volume of Multi Zone, switch the AV receiver to Multi Zone control. See “Adjusting the Volume for Zones” (➔ page 89) for the volume adjustment of Multi Zone.

•The Whole House Mode is not available in the following cases:

–The “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On” (➔ page 84).

–“HDMI Control(RIHD)” is set to “On” (➔ page 83) and you’re listening through your TV speakers.

–Digital Processing Crossover Network is used (➔ page 71).

Selecting Speaker Layout

You can set which speakers you want to use by priority.

1 Press RECEIVER followed by SP (speaker layout) repeatedly to select:

■9.2 ch playback

Important:

•The following layouts are only available when the “11ch Playback” is set to “No” (➔ page 66) and all corresponding speakers are enabled.

`Speaker Layout:SB/FH:

The sounds from surround back and front high speakers are output by priority.

`Speaker Layout:SB/FW:

The sounds from surround back and front wide speakers are output by priority.

`Speaker Layout:FH/FW:

The sounds from front high and front wide speakers are output by priority.

Note

•This setting is not available in either of the following cases:

–The “Speakers Type(Front A)” setting is set to “Bi-Amp” or “Digital Crossover”.

–Speakers B is being used.

–The “Powered Zone 2/3” setting is set to “Yes” and Zone 2/3 is turned on.

•Playback conditions may be limited depending on the set- tings in “Speaker Settings” (➔ page 66) and “Speaker Configuration” (➔ page 67).

•When a listening mode which doesn’t support front high, front wide or surround back speakers is used, this setting cannot be selected.

Turning On & Basic Operations

■Speakers A or Speakers B Configuration

When “Speakers Type(Front B)” setting is set to other than “No”, the relevant speaker indicator lights (A or B), and you can choose a speaker layout between Speakers A and Speakers B. Speakers A or B can be switched regardless of listening modes.

Note

•When using Speakers B, you cannot use front wide speakers.

•While using Speakers B, you cannot use

Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 Room Correction and Speaker Setup, as well as Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic Volume®.

Muting the AV Receiver

You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver.

1 Press RECEIVER followed by MUTING.

The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the AV receiver’s display.

Tip

•To unmute, press MUTING again or adjust the volume.

•Muting is automatically cancelled when the AV receiver is set to standby.

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TX-NR5010 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR5010 is a high-performance AV receiver that stands out in its class, designed for both dedicated home theater enthusiasts and casual listeners looking to enhance their audio experience. With a robust power output of 135 watts per channel, this receiver is well-equipped to drive a 7.2 channel surround sound system, delivering rich and immersive audio that brings movies, music, and games to life.

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