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    AV Receiver TX-NR579 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new
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    the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near
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    AC outlet. 5. Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in
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    Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Indoor FM antenna (➔ page 19) AM loop antenna (➔ page 19) Speaker cable labels (➔ page 12) Speaker setup microphone (➔ page 29) Remote controller (RC-801M) and two batteries (AA/R6) * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the
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    Contents Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Supplied Accessories 4 Features 6 Front & Rear Panels 7 Onkyo Components Connected via V 63 Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons 63 Resetting the Remote Controller 63 Controlling Other Components 63 Appendix Troubleshooting
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    Audyssey 2EQ®*9 to correct room acoustic problems • Audyssey Dynamic EQ®*9 for loudness correction *5 Music Optimizer™ is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation. *6 "HDMI, the HDMI Logo, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
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    Front & Rear Panels Front Panel B C D EF GH IJ KL M N OP Q R S T UV The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. B ON/STANDBY button (20) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (58) D Remote control sensor (4) E Display (8) F LISTENING MODE buttons (32) G RT
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    Display BCDE F GH I JK For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. B Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (58) D Listening mode and format indicators (32, 56) E ,  and cursor indicators (22) F NET indicator (23, 54) G Tuning indicators RDS indicator (27) AUTO
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    Rear Panel B C DE F G H I J KLMN B DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks C COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks D ETHERNET port E FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal F HDMI IN and OUT jacks G SPEAKERS terminals (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2) H Power cord I V
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    the AV Receiver B C *1 D B E F G C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. You can also use the remote controller to control Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more details (➔ page 62). For detailed
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    Connections Connecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the Speaker Cables The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals. If you're using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.
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    sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 29) or manually (➔ page 42). • Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound the wall outlet before making any connections. • Read the instructions supplied with your speakers. • Pay close attention to
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    the jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals. • Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support biamping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance. When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to
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    • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components. • Don't connect Coaxial digital connections allow you to enjoy digital sound such as PCM*, Dolby Digital or DTS. available. Note • The AV receiver does not support SCART plugs. • The AV receiver's optical digital
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    "HDMI Control (RIHD)" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 52) to hear from the speakers of an Q-compatible TV, the AV receiver's speakers will produce sound if you adjust the volume of the AV receiver, while the TV speakers will be muted. To stop the AV receiver's speakers from producing
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    has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you'll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer as well as a phono preamp. See your turntable's manual for details. En 16
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    • With connection %, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use % and (.) • With connection (, you can listen to and record audio from external components while you are in Zone 2. • With connection (, if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player has both the main
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    malfunction. • Some components may not support all V functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on recording VCR must be connected to a composite video output. • The surround sound and DSP listening modes cannot be recorded. • Copy-protected Blu-ray Discs
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    components. • Turning on the AV receiver may cause a momentary power surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the AV receiver into a different branch circuit. En 19
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    Turning On & Basic Operations Turning On/Off the AV Receiver ON/STANDBY RECEIVER RECEIVER Turning On 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by RECEIVER on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights. Turning Off 1 Press ON/STANDBY on the front
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    • "Listening to AM/FM Radio" (➔ page 26) • "iPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock" (➔ page 59) • "Controlling Other Components" (➔ page 62) 3 To adjust B TOP MENU This button displays the top menu for each media or service. C R/X and ENTER These buttons navigate through the menus. F/S This
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    AV receiver, while the message "Connecting..." appears on the display. • If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device, no sound will be output from the headphones jack. Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod/iPhone) En 22
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    Internet radio URLs in the following formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). Services available may vary depending on the region. See the separate instructions member login account (email address and password) on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC Address, please
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    are displayed. ` Add to My Favorites: Adds a station to My Favorites list. Press TOP MENU to go to the top menu of the Internet Radio services. Tip • By pressing SEARCH, you can toggle between the playback screen and the radio list screen. Listening to Other Internet Radio To listen to other
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    media servers which do not support this function. • Photos and movies stored on a media server cannot be accessed from the AV receiver. • Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the AV receiver may not able to access the content. See the instruction manual of the media server. 5 Use
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    from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. ■ Manual tuning mode In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on
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    's CH +/-. Tip • You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be displayed. Pressing DISPLAY
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    ■ Displaying Radio Text (RT) 1 Press RT/PTY/TP once. The RT information scrolls across the display. Note • The message "Waiting" may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information. • If the message "No Text Data" appears on the display, no RT information is available. ■ Finding Stations
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    . Audyssey 2EQ then removes the distortion caused by room acoustics by capturing room acoustical problems over the listening area in both the frequency and time domain. The result is clear, well-balanced sound for everyone. Audyssey 2EQ can be used with Audyssey Dynamic EQ® and Audyssey Dynamic
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    few minutes. 7 When prompted, repeat step 6. 8 Use R/X to select an option, and then press ENTER. En 30 2EQ: Auto Setup AUDYSSEY -- Review Speaker Configuration -- Subwoofer : Front : Center : Surround : Front High : Surround Back : Surround Back Ch : Save Cancel Yes Full Band 40Hz
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    or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Setup Manually You can manually make subwoofer and it outputs very low-frequency sound at a low volume level, it Subwoofer" appears on the "Review Speaker Configuration" screen as " set too high and the sound distorts, detection issues may
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    Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes See "About Listening Modes" for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 33). ■ Listening Mode Buttons Press RECEIVER first. PURE AUDIO MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, GAME MUSIC MOVIE/TV GAME STEREO MOVIE/TV button This button selects the
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    speakers F Front high speakers G Subwoofers E D Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the listening mode. " 4 % ' ( ) This is mono (monophonic) sound. This is stereo (stereophonic) sound. Two independent audio signal channels are reproduced through two speakers. This is
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    ■ Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening Mode Orchestra Or ches t r a Unplugged Unp l ugged Studio-Mix S t ( Suitable for rock or pop music, listening to music in this mode creates a ) lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. This mode adds
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    IIx*3 Dolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic II playback. It provides a very natural and seamless surround-sound experience that fully envelops the listener. As well as music and movies, video games PL Mo v i e can also benefit from the dramatic spatial
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    source contains the encoded front high channel, the corresponding speakers output the sound. *3 If there are no surround back speakers, Dolby Pro Logic Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. In that case, set the output setting on
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    ". Press RETURN to return to the "Picture Mode" setting. *3 Depending on the input source and listening mode, not all channels shown here output the sound. Using the Sleep Timer With the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. 1 Press RECEIVER
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    . Input source Listening mode Signal format*1 Sampling frequency Input signal resolution Output resolution Changing the Input Display When you connect an V-capable Onkyo component, you must configure the input display so that V can work properly. This setting can be done only from the front panel
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    it's already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct or Pure Audio. • If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device, no sound will be output from the headphones jack. Recording This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how
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    Advanced Operations Advanced Setup On-screen Setup Menus Common Procedures in Setup Menu The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the composite video MONITOR OUT V or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, use the AV receiver's display when
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    the AV receiver at the same resolution and with no conversion. ` Auto: Select this to have the AV receiver automatically convert video at resolutions supported by your TV. ` 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p: Select the desired output resolution. ` 1080p/24: Select this for 1080p output at 24 frames per
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    and Speaker Setup (➔ page 29). Here you can check the settings made by Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function, or set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. Note • These
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    speakers with a good sized woofer. For smaller speakers, specify a crossover frequency. Sounds below the crossover frequency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speaker's manuals to determine the optimum crossover frequencies. Note • These settings are not available
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    set automatically by Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup (➔ page 29). ` On ` Off Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the subwoofer. Note • This function can be set only if the "Subwoofer" setting is set to
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    right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. ■ PL IIz Height Gain ` Low ` Mid ` High The Height Gain contains a Dolby EX flag, the Dolby EX listening mode is used. ` Manual: You can select any available listening mode. This setting determines how Dolby
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    ® becomes active. The Dynamic EQ indicator lights. With Audyssey Dynamic EQ, you can enjoy great sound even when listening at low volume levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. It
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    is connected, or - either Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. About Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Dynamic EQ selects the correct frequency
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    on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, you may find that the picture and sound are out of sync. With this setting, you can correct this by delaying RETURN. The range of values you can adjust will depend on whether your TV or display supports HDMI Lip Sync and if the "Lip Sync" setting is set to "On" or not
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    " or "Wide Zoom" mode. See "Monitor Out" for details on the monitor output setting (➔ page 41). ■ Picture Mode*1 ` Custom: All settings can be performed manually. ` Cinema: Select when the picture source is a movie or alike. ` Game: Select when the video source is a game console. ` Through: Does not
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    at "Off". *4 Press CLR if you want to reset to the default value. *5 If the "Game Mode" will flash and there will be no sound. When "HDMI", "COAXIAL" or " or DTS material, you can manually set the signal format to PCM - the docked iPod/iPhone model is not supported. • When the "Charge Mode" setting
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    series Dock that seated iPod) to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack, the only listening modes you can assign to the PORT selector are specific to analog sound. • For the TUNER input selector, only "Analog" will be available. • For the NET or USB input selector, only "Digital" will be available. ■ Analog/PCM
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    Hardware Setup Remote ID ■ Remote ID `1, 2, or 3 When several Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap to "On", change the setting to "Off". • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • When "HDMI Control (RIHD)" setting is set to "On",
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    program. • Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. • Depending on the connected from the TV, the AV receiver will output no sound through its speakers. In this case, "TV Speaker" works only if your HDMI-compatible TV supports HDMI Lip Sync. After changing the settings of
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    Save". This section explains how to configure the AV receiver's network settings manually. If your router's DHCP server is enabled, you don't need to firmware update only when such an announcement is posted on the Onkyo web site. Visit the Onkyo web site for the latest information. • It takes maximum
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    +10dB in 2 dB steps. You can boost or cut low-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. ■ Treble ` -10dB to 0dB to +10dB in 2 dB steps. You can boost or cut high-frequency sounds output from the front speakers. You can adjust the bass and treble for the
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    on the material that you are playing and the intention of the original sound designer, and with some material there will be little or no effect when . ■ Music Optimizer ` Off ` On Turn this setting on to enhance the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use "lossy"
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    Zone 2 In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can specify a different input source. Making Zone 2 Connections There are two ways you can connect Zone 2 speakers: 1. Connect them directly to the AV
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    . Note • Only analog input sources are output from the ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks and ZONE 2 L/R terminals. Digital input sources are not output. If no sound is heard when an input source is selected, verify that the source is connected to an analog input. • While Zone 2 is on, V functions will not
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    available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP- turned on, you can't use this function. • This function doesn't work when alarms sounds are set on your iPod/iPhone. • The "Charge Mode" setting must be set to
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    connection with the dock. • PORT Not Support The AV receiver do not support the connected dock. • PORT UP-A1 iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod/iPhone slideshows and videos on (➔ page 62). See the Dock's instruction manual for more information. UP-A1 Dock PORT
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    not work as expected. • For detailed operation of iPod/iPhone, please refer to the instruction manual of the RI Dock. *1 TOP MENU works as the mode button when used with the song or artist lists are very long. *3 This button does not turn the Onkyo DS-A2 or DS-A2X RI Dock on or off. Also, your iPod
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    indicated pages. BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔ page 63) TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ page 63) PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔ page to select a brand, and then press ENTER. A remote control code with its instructions are displayed. Follow the procedure. 8 If you can control the component, use
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    Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player ` 32901/33104/33504: Onkyo HD DVD player ` 70868: Onkyo MD recorder without V ` 71323: Onkyo CD recorder without V ` 82990: Onkyo Dock without V Resetting REMOTE MODE Buttons You can reset control code for controlling a component that supports the Q*1 (limited to some models
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    may not work at all. Buttons B , INPUT, ✔ TV VOL R/X, MUTING C GUIDE ✔ TOP MENU ✔ ✔✔ D R/X/F/S ENTER ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ E SETUP ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ F 1 ✔*1 ✔ P CLR ✔✔ ✔✔ ✔ *1 The Q function is not supported. The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI
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    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. If you can't resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the
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    Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 43 ■ There's no sound with a certain signal format Check the digital audio output setting on the - connected device. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select
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    are not guaranteed. When the resolution is set to any resolution not 41 supported by the TV, no video is output from the HDMI outputs. If 52 receiver and remote controller. ■ Can't control other components If it's an Onkyo component, make sure that the V 18 cable and analog audio cable are
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    Onkyo , try each one. UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone ■ There's no sound Make sure your iPod/iPhone is actually playing. - Make sure your iPod/ turned up. Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way. - Try resetting your iPod/iPhone. - ■ There's no video Make sure that your iPod/iPhone
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    plugged in properly. - The AV receiver supports USB devices that support - the USB mass storage device class. speaker - unit. Check if the unit produces normal sounds. ■ The following settings can be made for the , and then plug it back in. Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD
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    Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture quality of the source is poor, upconversion may make the picture worse or disappear altogether. In this case, try
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    , which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in. Internet radio Modem problems with your Internet connection. • The AV receiver uses DHCP to configure its network settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see "Network" (➔ page 54). • The AV receiver does not support
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    space Drive: CD or DVD drive Modem: 28.8 kbps Sound card: 16-bit sound card Monitor: Super VGA (800 x 600) Video support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer to your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo
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    kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz are supported. • Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit ■ AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/. 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz and bitrates of between 8 kbps and 320 kbps are supported. ■ FLAC (.flac or .FLAC) FLAC is a file format for lossless audio data compression
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    important music files beforehand. • If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port, Onkyo recommends that you use its AC adapter to power it. • USB hubs and USB devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub. • USB devices with security functions are
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    Onkyo AV receiver. Troubleshooting instruction manual of the router. • If your network allows only one client connection and there is any other device already connected, the AV receiver will not be able to access the network. Consult your Internet Service please contact Onkyo Support (➔ page
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    firmware installed on your Onkyo AV receiver. Troubleshooting Case 1: If "No support page of the web site, following the on-site instructions. If the error persists, please contact Onkyo Support ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN The Americas ONKYO
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    several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The format you choose will depend on the formats supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is
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    Audio Connection Formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the AV receiver does not convert digital input signals for analog line outputs and vice versa.
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    PC are not supported. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual for details. En
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    Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder Q, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found on Onkyo components. The AV receiver can be used with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows system control over HDMI and is part of the HDMI
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    Disc/DVD player/recorder is connected. • The TV automatically turns on, and selects the input to which the AV receiver is connected. 5. Following the operating instructions of the TV, select "Use the TV speakers" from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the speakers
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    W Stand-by Power Consumption 0.3 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 435 mm × 173.5 mm × 328 mm Weight 9.5 kg ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4 OUT 1080p Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD 3D, Audio Return Channel, DeepColor, x.v.Color
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    Video Resolution Chart The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Input HDMI Component Composite Input HDMI Component Composite Output HDMI 4K*1 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ 720p ✔ 480p/576p ✔ 480i/576i ✔ 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔
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    ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163 ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.us.onkyo.com/ ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS
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AV Receiver
TX-NR579
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connections
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11
Turning On & Basic Operations
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20
Advanced Operations
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40
Controlling Other Components
...59
Appendix
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65
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