HDMI Control (RIHD)

`Off:

pdisabled.

`On:

penabled.

This function allows p-compatible components connected via HDMI to be controlled with the AV receiver (15).

Note

When set to “On” and close the menu, the name of connected p-compatible components and “RIHD On” are dis-

played on the AV receiver.

Search…(name)RIHD On

When the AV receiver cannot receive the name of the compo- nent, it is displayed as “Player*” or “Recorder*”, etc (“*” means the number of two or more component).

When set to “Off” and close the menu, “RIHD Off” are dis-

played on the AV receiver.

DisconnectRIHD Off

When an p-compatible component is connected to the AV receiver via the 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) by the remote control of the AV receiver, the name of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is displayed on the AV receiver.

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

If movement is unnatural when set to “On”, change the setting to “Off”.

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

Audio Return Ch (ARC)

`Off:

Select “Off” if you don’t want to use audio return channel (ARC) function.

`Auto:

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

Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI

1.4capable 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 support ARC function.

Note

The “Audio Return Ch” setting can be set only when the above “HDMI Control” setting is set to “On”.

This setting is set to “Auto” automatically when the above “HDMI Control” is set to “On” first time.

En

Power Control

`Off:

Power Control disabled.

`On:

Power Control enabled.

To link the power functions of p-compatible com- ponents connected via HDMI, select “On”.

This setting is set to “On” automatically when the above “HDMI Control” is set to “On” first time.

Note

The “Power Control” setting can be set only when the above “HDMI Control” setting is set to “On”.

HDMI power control only works with p-compatible components that support it and may not work properly with some components due to their settings or compatibility.

When set to “On”, power consumption will increase.

When set to “On”, 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 connec- tion (HDMI pass through function). When the HDMI pass through function activates in standby mode, HDMI THRU indi- cator will light.

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

1.The TV is in standby mode.

2.You are watching a TV program.

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

TV Control

`Off:

TV Control disabled.

`On:

TV Control enabled.

Set to “On” when you want to control the AV receiver from an p-compatible TV that is connected to HDMI.

Note

Do not assign the component connected with the HDMI input to the TV/CD selector when you set “TV Control” setting to “On”. Otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation is not guaranteed.

Set to “Off” when the TV is not compatible or when it is unclear whether the TV is compatible or not.

The “TV Control” setting can be set only when the above

HDMI Control” and “Power Control” settings are both set to “On”.

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

After changing the settings of the HDMI Control, “Audio Return Ch”, Power Control, or TV Con- trol, turn off the power to all connected pieces of equipment and then turn them on again. Refer to the User’s Manuals for all connected pieces of equipment.

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Onkyo TX-SR508 instruction manual Hdmi Control Rihd, Audio Return Ch ARC, Power Control, TV Control

TX-SR508 specifications

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