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HDMI Setup

HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)

`Off

`On

Turn this setting on to allow p-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled by the AV receiver (page 72).

Note

When the setting is set to “On” and the menu is closed, the names of connected p-compatible components and

RIHD On” are displayed on the AV receiver. “Search…(name)RIHD On

When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the component, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*” shows up and indicates the number of components, when two or more are received).

When an p-compatible component is connected to the AV receiver via an HDMI cable, the name of the connected component is displayed on the AV receiver display. For example, while you are watching TV broadcasting, if you operate a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (being powered on) with the remote control of the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player will be displayed on the AV receiver.

Set it to “Off” when a connected piece of equipment is not compatible or it is unclear whether the equipment is compatible or not.

If operation is not normal when set to “On”, change the setting to “Off”.

Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

When “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”, the power consumption on standby mode slightly increases. (Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver will enter standby mode as usual.)

HDMI Through

`Off

`Auto:

Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source.

`BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, AUX, TV/CD, PORT:

Selects the input source for which the HDMI Through function is enabled.

`Last:

The HDMI Through function is activated on the input source selected at the time of setting the AV receiver to Standby mode.

When enabling the HDMI Through function, regardless of whether the AV receiver is On or in Standby, both audio and video stream from an HDMI input will be output to the TV or other components via HDMI connection. The HDMI THRU and HDMI indicators light when enabled. This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On”.

Note

Only the input source assigned to the HDMI IN via “HDMI Input” is enabled (page 40).

The power consumption during standby mode will increase during the HDMI through function; however in the following cases, the power consumption can be saved:

The TV is in standby mode.

You are watching a TV program.

Refer to the connected component’s instruction manual for details.

Depending on the connected component, the correct input source may not be selected with the setting set to “Auto”.

This setting is set to “Off” automatically when the “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “Off”.

Audio TV Out

`Off

`On

This preference determines whether the incoming audio signal is output from the HDMI output. You may want to turn this preference on if your TV is connected to the HDMI output and you want to listen to the audio from a connected component through your TV’s speakers. Normally, this should be set to “Off”.

Note

Listening mode cannot be changed when this setting is set to “On” and the input source is not HDMI.

If “On” is selected and the audio can be output from the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this case, “TV Speaker” appears on the display by pressing

DISPLAY.

When “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On”, this setting is fixed to “Auto”.

With some TVs and input signals, no sound may be output even when this setting is set to “On”.

When the “Audio TV Out” setting is set to “On”, or “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” and you’re listening through your TV’s speakers (page 15), if you turn up the AV receiver’s volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver’s front left and right speakers. To stop the AV receiver’s speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV’s settings, or turn down the AV receiver’s volume.

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

`Off

`Auto:

The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.

The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable TV to send the audio stream to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver. To use this function, you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must be ARC capable.

Note

If you set “Audio Return Ch” to “Auto”, the “Audio Selector” settings of the TV/CD input selector will be automatically switched to “ARC” (page 46).

The “Audio Return Ch” setting can be set only when the above “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” setting is set to “On”.

This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above “HDMI Ctrl (RIHD)” is set to “On” for the first time.

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Onkyo TX-NR509 instruction manual Hdmi Setup, Hdmi Ctrl Rihd, Hdmi Through, Audio TV Out, Audio Return Ch ARC

TX-NR509 specifications

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