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  • Onkyo TX-NR708 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-NR708 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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    ). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not change in performance this indicates a need for service. 16. Object and rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm
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    user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo Caution Excessive sound pressure from receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For models
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    a suitable fuse in the plug. For European Models Declaration of Conformity We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical
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    Resetting the Remote Controller 80 Controlling Other Components 80 Learning Commands 82 Using Normal Macros 82 Others Troubleshooting 84 Specifications 89 About HDMI 91 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 92 Video Resolution Chart 94 To reset the AV receiver to its factory
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    /Slacker/Mediafly/ Napster) * Services available may vary depending on the region. • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files • Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR • Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC Miscellaneous • 40 SIRIUS*9/FM/AM Presets (North American models) • 40 FM/AM
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    Select2 Plus receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX Mode) which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback. * "Xantech" is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation. * "Niles" is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation. iPhone, iPod, iPod
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    indicator (➔ 24) D HDMI THRU indicator (➔ 56) E ZONE 2 indicator (➔ 70) F Remote control sensor (➔ 4) G ZONE 2, OFF, ZONE 2 LEVEL/TONE LEVEL and TONE buttons (➔ 58, 70 to 71) H Display (➔ 9) I LISTENING MODE buttons (MOVIE/TV, MUSIC and GAME) (➔ 36) J DIMMER button (North American and Taiwan models
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    parentheses. B Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Powered Zone 2) indicator (➔ 70) D Listening mode and format indicators (➔ 36, 58) E NETWORK indicator (➔ 61) F Tuning indicators RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwan models) (➔ 33) AUTO indicator (➔ 32) TUNED indicator (➔ 32) FM STEREO
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    jacks K IR IN jack L ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT jack M FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal N PC IN port O Power cord (North American and Taiwan models) P GND screw Q Composite, S-Video and analog audio jacks (BD/DVD IN , VCR/DVR IN and OUT, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN and PHONO
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    VOL R/X button (➔ 25) N RETURN button O HOME button (➔ 26) P SLEEP button (➔ 26) ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER). You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly. B Arrow R/X buttons (➔ 32) C D.TUN button (TUNER remote mode only) (➔ 32) D CH
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    Theater Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. With Blu-ray Discs or DVDs, you can enjoy DTS and Dolby Digital. With analog or digital TV
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    for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings. You can do this automatically (➔ 29) or manually (➔ 45). Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels The AV receiver's positive (+) speaker terminals are all red (the negative
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    speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 1/2" to 5/8"(12 to 15 mm) Using Banana Plugs (North American models) • If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug. • Do not insert the speaker code directly
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    speakers output the same sound in two directions. Dipole speakers typically have an arrow printed on them to indicate how they should TV/screen G LBDCM Normal speakers J K G TV/screen G L BDCM E FE F H I H I Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Using a suitable cable, connect the AV receiver
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    tweeter terminals. • Once you've completed the bi-amping connections shown below and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the "Speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual. Connecting a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the AV receiver as
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    image with AV components HDMI cable : Video & Audio AV receiver Other cables : Video AV receiver : Audio TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console TV, projector, etc. Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player Game console • Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with
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    channel (ARC) function Audio return channel (ARC) function enables an HDMI 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. • To use ARC function, you must select the TV/CD input selector, your TV must support ARC
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    TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V, MONITOR OUT S or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver " AUX INPUT LINE IN Analog audio Portable audio player VIDEO Composite video Camcorder, etc AUDIO L/R Analog audio # COMPONENT IN 1 (BD/DVD
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    may not support all V functions. Refer to the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components. • While Zone 2 is on, the System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change V functions do not work. • Do not use RI connections if you use HDMI Control (RIHD) (➔ 55). IN L R TV/CD REMOTE CONTROL FRONT
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    and Asian models) Note • Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV 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
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    The AV receiver supports 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
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    IN AV receiver *1 *1*3 *1 *1 *3 Analog OUT HDMI HDMI *1 *2 TV, projector, etc. *1 Depends on the "Audio TV Out" setting (➔ 55). *2 This setting is available, when "Audio Return Channel" setting is set to "Auto" (➔ 56), you must select the TV/CD input selector and your TV must support ARC
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    Turning On Press ON/STANDBY on the front panel. or Press RECEIVER followed by ON on the remote controller. The AV receiver comes on, the display lights, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Pressing the remote controller's ON again will turn on any components connected via V. Turning Off Press
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    appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V, MONITOR OUT S or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This manual describes the procedure using the remote controller unless otherwise specified
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    the sleep timer, you can set the AV receiver to turn off automatically after a specified period. Press RECEIVER followed by SLEEP repeatedly to select the required sleep time. The sleep time can be set from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute steps. The SLEEP indicator lights on the display when the sleep
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    Headphone indicator, speaker/channel indicator FL and FR lights. (The Powered Zone 2 speakers are not turned off.) • When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode is set to Stereo, unless it's already set to Stereo, Mono, Direct, or Pure Audio. • Only the Stereo, Direct, Pure Audio, and
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    OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds). 2 Release HOME and ALL OFF and press ALL OFF again. ALL OFF flashes twice. *1 Depending on the start-up time of Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, the AV receiver may not activate this playback command. In this case, press  on the remote controller. Turning Off
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    setup microphone The speaker setting menu appears. Note • The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to the MONITOR OUT V, MONITOR OUT S or the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 29
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    indicator will light (➔ 9). • You can cancel Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone. • Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup. • If the AV receiver
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    appears after 2 or 3 attempts, contact your Onkyo dealer. • Speaker Detect Error This message appears sound distorts, detection issues may occur, so use an appropriate volume level. If the subwoofer has a low-pass filter switch, set it to Off or Direct. Refer to your subwoofer's instruction manual
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    for quick selection. This model changes FM/AM frequency in directly by entering the appropriate frequency. 1 On the remote controller, press TUNER repeatedly to select "AM" or "FM", followed by D.TUN. Tuning into Radio Stations ■ Auto tuning mode 1 Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights
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    American and Taiwan models) RDS works only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator lights. What is (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: ■ PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's
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    table shown later in this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point it Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social Religion Phone In
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    playback VCR to the recording VCR without going through the AV receiver, connect the TV/VCR's audio and video outputs directly to the recording VCR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV and VCR for details. • Video signals connected to composite video inputs can be recorded
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    listening modes. PURE AUDIO button and indicator This button selects the Pure Audio listening mode. When this mode is selected, the AV receiver's display and video circuitry are turned off. Only video signals input through HDMI IN can be output from HDMI OUT. The indicator lights when this mode is
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    Modes The AV receiver's listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity and stunning surround sound. Explanatory Notes SP LAYOUT JK LM BC D G LISTENING MODE EF HI ■ Input Source The following audio formats are supported by the
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    HDMI OUT. Direct In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The "Speaker Configuration" (presence of speakers), D i r e c t d i o P P o P P "Speaker Distance" and "A/V Sync" settings are enabled, but much of the 4 % ' ( ) processing set via HOME , TV,
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    . The seven totally separate audio channels provide better spatial imaging and 360degree sound localization, perfect for sounds that pan across the surround any stereo movie (e.g., TV, DVD, VHS). • Neo:6 Music Use this mode with any stereo music source (e.g., CD, radio, cassette, TV, VHS, DVD).
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    ( istics of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment. NT He Xo e: M6 ut sr THX Loudness Plus is configured for game audio levels, with Timbre Matching active. The surround source, optimizing the ambient and directional sounds to produce the surround back channel out
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    high and front wide speakers are not supported. *5 For the Blu-ray Discs, Dolby Digital is used in a 3.1/5.1-channel speaker system. *6 AV receiver can input the DSD signal from HDMI IN. Setting the output setting on the player side to PCM might obtain a better sound according to the player. In that
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    48) 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote ID 2. Tuner 3. HDMI 4. Auto Power Down 5. Network 6. Firmware Update I Remote Controller Setup (➔ 78) 3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono 2. Dolby 3. DTS 4. Audyssey DSX 5. Theater-Dimensional 6. LFE Level 8. Remote Controller Setup Remote Mode Setup E Source Setup
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    Input/Output Assign Monitor Out You can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture resolution as necessary to match the resolution supported by your TV. ■ Resolution ` Through: Select this to pass video through the
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    is connected to HDMI OUT (even if the HDMI input is assigned), the AV receiver selects the video source based on the setting of "Component Video Input". • When an HDMI IN is assigned to an input selector as explained here, the same HDMI IN will be set as a priority in the "Digital Audio Input" (➔ 44
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    Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ 55) and an input selector other than HDMI 16). Note • When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to 5.1 speakers in the Sounds below the crossover frequency will be output by the subwoofer instead of the speaker. Refer to your speaker's manuals
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    Configuration" cannot be selected (➔ 45). • The speakers cannot be calibrated while the AV receiver is muted. • The test tone is output at the standard level for THX level settings made by using the Home menu are saved (➔ 26). Tip • If you're using a handheld sound level meter, adjust the level of
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    automatically by Audyssey MultEQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. The Audyssey indicator will light (➔ 9) and "Dynamic EQ" and "Dynamic Volume" become available (➔ 49). ` Off: Tone off, response flat. THX Audio Setup With the "Surr Back Speaker Spacing" setting, you can specify the
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    Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the rich details in a surround mix at any volume level. A consequence of turning the volume below Reference Level is that certain sound elements can be lost or perceived differently
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    Audyssey When Audyssey MultEQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is complete, the "Equalizer" (➔ 47) will be set to "Audyssey" and the "Dynamic EQ" will be set to "On". ■ Dynamic EQ ` Off: Audyssey Dynamic EQ® off. ` On: Audyssey Dynamic EQ on. The Dynamic EQ indicator will light (➔ 9). En 49
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    dynamic range. This setting should also be selected for TV content as that is usually mixed at 10 dB produces 75 dB sound pressure level at the listening position. A home theater system automatically calibrated the Dynamic Vol indicator will light (➔ 9). • If Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is
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    sound complete. If HDMI Lip Sync is enabled (➔ 55) and your TV or display supports HDMI remote controller by using +10. *2 Press CLR on the remote controller, you can delete all characters in the input. Note • A/V Sync is disabled when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, or when the Direct
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    then select the preset (➔ 33). • (North American models) You cannot enter a custom name for SIRIUS radio presets any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while setting, press ENTER. To return to setting is set to "Auto", the AV receiver automatically detects the picture source and in
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    remote controller by using the Home menu (➔ 26). *2 Press CLR if you want to reset the AV receiver has for the analog sound to "PORT" TV, LD, VHS, MD, turntable, radio, cassette, cable, satellite, etc.) or PCM digital (CD, DVD, etc.) audio mono digital audio signal is digital audio signal is played
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    details are displayed onscreen when an AV receiver function is adjusted. ` On: Displayed. ` Off: Not displayed. Even when "On" is selected, operation details may not be output if the input source is connected to an HDMI IN. ■ TV Format (European, Australian and Asian models) For the on-screen setup
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    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 Sp On" appears on the display. • When "TV Control" is set to "On", this setting is fixed to "Auto
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    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 (HDMI pass through function). When the HDMI pass through function activates in standby mode, HDMI THRU indicator will light. • The power
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    web site. See the Onkyo web site for latest information. • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the firmware update. ■ Version The current version of the firmware is displayed. ■ Receiver `via NET: You can update the firmware via Internet. Check the network connection before update. `via USB: You
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    the sound quality of compressed music files. Use it with music files that use "lossy" compression, such as MP3. ■ Music Optimizer ` Off: Music Optimizer off. ` On: Music Optimizer on. The M.Opt indicator will light (➔ 9). Note • The Music Optimizer function only works with PCM digital audio input
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    will return to "On". Audio Selector You can set priorities of audio output when there are both digital and analog inputs. ■ Audio Selector ` ARC: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT of the AV receiver.*1 With this selection the TV's audio can be automatically selected as
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    . Consult your ISP if you have any 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 Settings" (➔ 66). • The AV receiver does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have
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    :// onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. To verify your MAC Address, please see "Network Settings" (➔ 66). Note • When the NETWORK indicator flashes, confirm that the Ethernet cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver. • Services available may vary depending on the region. See the separate instructions for
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    10 The NETWORK indicator lights (➔ 9). Note • When the NETWORK indicator flashes, confirm the network connection. • To update the screen support this function. • Depending on the sharing settings in the media server, the AV receiver may not able to access the content. Refer to the instruction manual
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    network, and AV receiver connections. Windows completes the Windows Media Player 11 configuration. You can now play the music files in your Windows Media Player 11 library through the AV receiver (➔ 62). Note • Windows Media Player 11 can be downloaded for free from the Microsoft Web site. Supported Audio
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    of DLNA develop a concept of wired and wireless interoperable networks where digital content such as photos, music, and videos can be shared through consumer electronics, personal computers, and mobile devices in and beyond the home. The AV receiver certificate the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines
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    device's instruction manual for details. If the operating system of your personal computer is Windows 7, Windows Media Player 12 is already installed. For more information, see the Microsoft Web site. Supported Music File Formats See "Supported Audio File Formats" (➔ 63). Note • For remote playback
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    external input is selected on your TV. 2 Use R/X to select "Hardware Setup", and then press ENTER. The "Hardware Setup" menu appears. 7. Hardware Setup 1. Remote ID 2. Tuner 3. HDMI 4. Auto Power Down 5. Network 6. Firmware Update 3 Use R/X to select "Network", and then press ENTER. The
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    for control over the network. Note • Set the port number between from "49152" to "65535". About USB USB can be used to play music files stored on USB mass storage devices (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players), which can be plugged into the AV receiver's USB port. Supported Audio File Formats For
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    your USB MP3 player's instruction manual for details. • Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played. • Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or dam- age to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that device is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you
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    audio input on your Zone 2 amp. • Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on your Zone 2 amp. Main room To use this setup, you must set the "Powered Zone2" setting to "Act" (➔ 70). TV Hookup • Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the AV receiver's FRONT WIDE/ZONE 2 L/R terminals. AV
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    be performed on the AV receiver by using SETUP, arrow buttons, and ENTER. Input selector buttons ZONE 2 1 To turn on Zone 2 and select an input source, press ZONE 2 followed by an input selector button within 8 seconds. Zone 2 turns on, the ZONE 2 indicator lights. Tip • ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT goes
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    American models) You can also select SIRIUS. 3 To turn off Zone 2, press ZONE2, followed by STANDBY. Adjusting the Volume for Zone 2 ■ Operating with the remote controller 1 Press ZONE2. 2 Use VOL R/X to adjust the volume. ■ Operating on the AV receiver 1 Press ZONE 2 (the ZONE 2 indicator and Zone
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    sensor, such as when it's installed inside a cabinet. Using a Multiroom Kit with Zone 2 In this setup, the IR receiver in Zone 2 picks up the infrared signals from the remote controller and feeds them through to the AV receiver in the main room via the connecting block. IR IN Connecting block IR
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    receiver. • The USB indicator lights (➔ 9) if the AV receiver is able to read the iPod/iPhone. • The USB indicator flashes if the AV receiver cannot read the iPod/iPhone. iPod(STD) Push "DISPLAY" button switch to Extended mode. 3 Press DISPLAY to switch to Extended Mode*3. A list of your iPod model
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    a malfunction may occur. • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for more 76 information. *1 To use V (Remote Interactive), you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the RI Dock. Composite video V cable*1 Models sold are different depending on the region. En 74
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    Dock components, update your iPod with the latest software, available from the Apple web site. For supported iPod models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photo, or movie stored on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and
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    on your Apple iPod through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound, and watch iPod slideshows and videos on your TV. In addition, the onscreen display (OSD) allows you to view, navigate, and select your iPod model's contents on your TV, and with the supplied remote controller, you can control your
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    models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected. • For detailed operation of the iPod, please refer to the instruction manual of RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo AV receiver is turned off. • In Extended mode (see *2), you cannot operate your iPod directly.
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    pages indicated. BD/DVD Onkyo Blu-ray Disc player (➔ 80) TV/CD Onkyo CD player (➔ 80) PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔ 76) Looking up for Remote Control Code You can look up for appropriate remote control code from on-screen setup menu. This setting can not be carried out by using the AV receiver
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    using a cassette tape deck connected via V, press and hold TV/CD to switch to TAPE. 3 Press REMOTE MODE, point the remote controller at the AV receiver, and operate the component. If you want to control an Onkyo component by pointing the remote controller directly at it, or you want to control an
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    the AV receiver via HDMI. *1 The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. Resetting the Remote Controller You can reset the remote controller to its default settings. 1 While holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down HOME until RECEIVER lights (about
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    DISC +/- ✔ ✔ M PREV CH MENU ✔ ✔ ✔✔ G N RETURN O CLR *1 The Q function is not supported. The Q sup- H ported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. *2 These buttons function as colored buttons or A, B, C, D but- tons. *3  (Pause) functions
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    REMOTE MODE button lights (about 3 seconds). 2 On the supplied remote controller, press the button you want to learn the new command. 3 Point the remote Press RECEIVER to select the Receiver remote con- troller mode. 2. Press ON to turn on the AV receiver. 3. Press TV/CD to select the TV/CD
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    MY MOVIE, MY TV, MY MUSIC RECEIVER Deleting Macros 1 While holding down HOME, press and hold down ALL OFF until ALL OFF lights (about 3 seconds TV, or MY MUSIC. The commands in the macro are transmitted in the order in which they were programmed. Keep the remote controller pointed at the AV receiver
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    HOME To reset the remote controller to its factory defaults, while holding down RECEIVER, press and hold down HOME until RECEIVER button lights (about 3 seconds). Within 30 seconds, press RECEIVER again. The on-screen setup menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV
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    mode and the DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the AV receiver does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you
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    to the HDMI OUT. Tuner ■ Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn't light Relocate your antenna. - Move the AV receiver away from your TV or com- - puter. Listen to the station in mono. 32 When listening to an AM station, operating the - remote
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    the Universal Port jack. 2. "Control" is set to "Enable" in the "Network" setting. 3. "HDMI Control (RIHD)" setting is set to "On". (Depending on the TV status, the AV receiver will enter Standby mode as usual.) ■ The sound changes when I connect my headphones When a pair of headphones is
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    don't work To use V, you must make an V connection and an 20 analog audio connection (RCA) between the component and AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally. ■ The functions System On/Auto Power On and Direct Change don't work for components connected via V These functions don't work when
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    Specifications /+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode) Tone Control Characteristics HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5, IN 6, AUX INPUT OUT 1080p Dolby TrueHD, DTS Master Audio, DVD-Audio, DSD 3D, Audio Audio Inputs Digital Analog Multichannel Inputs Optical: 2 Coaxial: 3 BD/DVD, VCR
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    ■ Audio Outputs Analog VCR/DVR, PRE OUT, ZONE 2 LINE OUT Analog Multichannel Pre Outputs 7 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 2 Speaker Outputs RS232 1 Ethernet 1 IR Input 1 12 V Trigger Out 1 USB 1 Universal Port 1 RI 1 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. En 90
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    can display the picture. The AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on the following: Audio Return Channel, 3D, x.v.Color, Deep Color, Lip Sync, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD and Multichannel PCM Supported Audio Formats • 2-channel linear PCM
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    the video/audio from the antenna or from the input jack of the TV from the speakers connected to the AV receiver. (A connection such as optical digital cable or similar is required above the HDMI cable.) • Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote controller of the TV. • Operations
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    HDMI connection AV receiver DIGITAL AUDIO connection (OPTICAL) HDMI connection TV, projector, etc. 2. Connect the audio output from the TV to the OPTICAL IN 2 jack of the AV receiver using an optical digital cable. Note • When you use the audio return channel (ARC) function with TV an HDMI (Audio
  • Onkyo TX-NR708 | Owner Manual - Page 94
    The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Output HDMI 1080p 1080i 720p Input HDMI 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ 720p ✔ ✔ ✔ 480p/576p ✔ ✔ ✔ 480i/576i ✔ ✔ ✔ Component 1080p ✔ 1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ 720p ✔ ✔ ✔ 480p
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    Sales & Product Planning Div. : 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-NR708
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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13
Turning On & Basic Operations
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24
Advanced Operations
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42
Controlling iPod & Other
Components
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73
Others
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84
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