Onkyo TX-NR616 Manual - User Guide for AV Receiver

AV RECEIVER

TX-NR616

Instruction Manual

Contents
Safety Information and Introduction	............2
Table of Contents	6
Connections	12
Turning On & Basic Operations	20
Advanced Operations	47
Controlling Other Components	72
Appendix	79
Internet Radio Guide
Remote Control Codes

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TX-NR616 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a versatile and high-performing 7.2-channel network receiver that has gained a reputation among home theater enthusiasts for its impressive sound quality and extensive feature set. Designed to deliver an immersive audio experience, the TX-NR616 combines advanced technologies with user-friendly functionality, making it a popular choice for both casual listeners and audiophiles alike.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR616 is its capability to decode high-definition audio formats. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing users to enjoy movies and music with studio-quality sound. The receiver is equipped with a sophisticated D/A converter, which ensures precise audio reproduction, giving listeners a clear and detailed soundstage.

For connectivity, the Onkyo TX-NR616 provides ample options. It includes eight HDMI inputs, five of which support 3D video and 4K pass-through, making it an excellent choice for modern home theater setups. Additionally, the receiver features MHL compatibility, enabling users to connect mobile devices and easily stream content from their smartphones or tablets. The front USB port further expands customization options by allowing direct playback from USB storage devices.

Another highlight of the TX-NR616 is its integration with various streaming services and internet radio. With built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, users can access popular apps, including Spotify, Pandora, and TuneIn Radio. The Onkyo Remote App enhances this functionality, enabling control over the receiver from a smartphone or tablet, making it simple to explore and stream different types of audio content.

The TX-NR616 also comes with Onkyo's proprietary AccuEQ room calibration technology. This feature optimizes audio playback based on the unique characteristics of the listening environment, ensuring that sound is well-balanced and tailored to suit the room’s acoustics. Furthermore, the inclusion of Zone 2 and Zone 3 powered outputs allows users to distribute audio throughout the home, creating a synchronized multi-room setup.

In conclusion, the Onkyo TX-NR616 is a formidable receiver that combines superior audio performance with modern connectivity options. Its array of features, including advanced sound decoding, extensive HDMI inputs, and streaming capabilities, make it a worthy addition to any home theater system. Whether watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, the TX-NR616 promises an engaging and high-quality audio experience.

Contents

TX-NR616 En-2 En-3 Precautions En-4 For models having a power cord with a polarized plugSur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée Make sure you have the following accessories Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controller Table of Contents En-7 Features En-8 Front & Rear PanelsFront Panel This lights when a 3D input signal is detected Z2 Zone 2 indicator Z3 Zone 3 indicator 3D indicatorEn-9 Display En-10 Remote Control jackRear Panel BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, STB/DVR IN, Game IN, PC IN, TV/CD En-11 Remote ControllerControlling the AV Receiver Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Connecting the Speaker Cables Read the following before connecting your speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsEn-13 Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels Using Powered Subwoofers Using Dipole SpeakersEn-14 Bi-amping the Front Speakers En-15 Connecting AV componentsAbout AV Connections AV Cables and Jacks En-16 Connecting Components with HdmiAudio Return Channel ARC function MHL Mobile High-Definition Link En-17 Connecting Your ComponentsJack/Port Components System On/Auto Power On Connecting Onkyo uComponentsRemote Control En-18 Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the AntennasEn-19 En-20 Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Turning Off Selecting the Language for the Onscreen Setup Menus Initial SetupAudyssey 2EQ Auto Setup En-21 Terminating the Initial Setup Remote Mode SetupEn-22 Source Connection En-23 PlaybackPlaying the Connected Component En-24 Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices Understanding Icons on the Display En-25Playing an iPod/iPhone via USB Press USB repeatedly to select the USBFront input Extended Mode Video control Extended Mode Music ControlStandard Mode Control En-26 Listening to vTuner Internet Radio En-27Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites Adding to My Favorites En-28 Changing the Icon Layout on the Network Service ScreenRegistering Other Internet Radio En-29 Windows Media Player 11 SetupPlaying Music Files on a Server Using Remote Playback Windows Media Player 12 SetupEn-30 Remote Playback Tuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerEn-31 Listening to AM/FM Radio Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwanese models Presetting AM/FM StationsEn-32 Mode Displaying Radio Text RT En-33Finding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TP Using the Automatic Speaker Setup Using Basic FunctionsMeasurement procedure En-34 En-35 Changing the Speaker Setup Manually Error MessagesUsing a Powered Subwoofer En-36 En-37 Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes MOVIE/TV button About Listening Modes En-38Explanatory Notes Input Source Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes En-39 Listening Modes En-40DSD*4 DTS En-41 THX En-42 Dialogue Normalization En-43 En-44 Using the Home MenuUSB Setting the Display Brightness Using the Sleep TimerEn-45 Displaying Source Information Using the Music Optimizer Using the Whole House ModeUsing Headphones En-46 Using the Quick Setup On-screen SetupEn-47 Explanatory Notes En-48 Using the Audio Settings of Quick SetupTone Control Speaker Levels Audyssey En-49Late Night Music Optimizer En-50 Using the Setup Menu HomeSubwoofer Setup menu items About the Hybrid Standby indicatorEn-51 Input/Output Assign En-52Monitor Out Hdmi Input Component Video Input En-53Digital Audio Input BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STB/DVR, GAME, PC, TV/CD, EXTRA1, EXTRA2 Speaker Settings Speaker SetupEn-54 Speaker Distance En-55Level Calibration THX Audio Setup Equalizer SettingsEn-56 BGC En-57 Audio AdjustMultiplex/Mono Dolby En-58 Theater-DimensionalAudyssey DSX LFE Level En-59 Source SetupReference Level En-60 IntelliVolumeSync Name Edit En-61 Picture AdjustWide Mode*1*6 Picture Mode*1*7 Audio Selector En-62 Setting the Incoming Digital Signal Fixed Mode Listening Mode PresetEn-63 En-64 Volume SetupMiscellaneous DTS/DTS-ES/DTS-HD OSD Setup Hardware SetupEn-65 Tuner Hdmi Through En-66Audio TV Out Audio Return Channel ARC Auto Standby En-67Network Dhcp Initial Setup Remote Controller SetupRemote Mode Setup En-68 En-69 Lock Setup` Locked ` Unlocked Connecting the Zone Speakers to an Additional Amplifier Connecting Your Zone 2 Speakers Directly to the AV receiverMulti Zone En-70 En-71 Adjusting the Volume for ZoneControlling Multi Zone Components Muting Zone IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Using the Onkyo DockEn-72 RI Dock Controlling Your iPod/iPhone En-73With the RI Control Without the RI Control Looking up for Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesControlling Other Components En-74 En-75 Entering Remote Control CodesRemapping Colored Buttons Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons Remote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via uResetting the Remote Controller En-76 Controlling Other Components En-77Controlling a TV TV operation En-78 Power TroubleshootingEn-79 Audio En-80 En-81 Remote ControllerVideo Tuner RI Dock for iPod/iPhone En-82Zone 2/3 Music Server and Internet Radio USB Device Playback En-83Others Important Note Regarding Video Playback En-84Video OUT En-85 Firmware UpdateUpdating the Firmware via Network Before Starting Troubleshooting Update ProcedureErrors during an update via network En-86 Updating the Firmware via USB En-87 En-88 Errors during an update via USB En-89 Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats Monitor Out set to Hdmi Main or Hdmi Sub En-90 Signal SelectionAudio Connection Formats En-91 Video Resolution ChartOutput available Output En-92 Using an RIHD- compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components Operations that can be performed with Connection Confirm the connection and settings How to connect and setupConfirm the settings En-93 En-94 About HdmiSupported Audio Formats About Copyright Protection Connecting to the Network Network/USB FeaturesEn-95 Network Requirements Server Requirements En-96USB Device Requirements Server playback Supported Audio File Formats En-97About Dlna En-98 License and Trademark InformationTHX Select2 Plus Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation En-99 Specifications 4 0 1 0 1 Common Procedures in Internet Radio Menu Using Internet RadioUsing Multiple Accounts En-1 Getting Started U.S. only Pandora internet radioMenu Items Using the keyboard screen Using Rhapsody U.S. onlyRANDOM, Repeat Use q/wto select Sign In, and then press Enter Using the SiriusXM Internet Radio North American onlyChannel list screen for the selected category appears Use q/wto select the desired channel and then press Using scrobbling control Using Last.fm Internet Radio Using Slacker Personal Radio Fr-1 Utilisation d’une webradioProcédures courantes dans le menu de webradio Utilisation de plusieurs comptes Pour commencer États-Unis Fr-2Uniquement Eléments du menu Utilisation de Rhapsody Etats-Unis Fr-3Utilisation de l’écran clavier Permet d’ajouter un canal à la liste My Favorites Fr-4 Utilisation de la webradio Last.fm Fr-5Pour vous déconnecter de votre compte Permet d’ajouter une station à la liste My Favorites Fr-6 La télécommandeUtilisation de Slacker Personal Radio Es-1 Uso de Internet RadioProcedimientos comunes en el menú Internet Radio Uso de múltiples cuentas Primeros pasos solo EE.UU Es-2Elementos del menú Uso de Rhapsody sólo EE.UU Es-3Utilización de la pantalla de teclado Uso de SiriusXM Internet Radio solo Norteamérica Es-4Utilice q/wpara seleccionar Sign In, y luego pulse Enter Añade una emisora a la lista Mis favoritos Uso de Last.fm Internet Radio Es-5Last.fm es un servicio musical que sabe lo que le gusta Utilice q/wpara seleccionar un menú y luego pulse Uso de Slacker Personal Radio Es-6Puede controlar las pistas con los botones del Mando a distancia Es-7 Notas 4 0 1 1 8 9 a Using Internet Radio Recommendations De-1 Internetradio verwendenAllgemeine Verfahren bei den Internetradio-Menüs Drücken Sie NET Verwendung von Last.fm Internet Radio MenüsymboleVerwendung der Tastaturanzeige Wiedergabe zu starten Remote Control Codes Códigos de control 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Onkyo Complete TX-NR616 Manual for Your AV Receiver

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TX-NR616

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TX-NR616 specifications