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  • Onkyo TX-NR709 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-NR709 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 user to 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
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    this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. 8. Handling Notes • If you need to transport this unit, use the original packaging to receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
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    in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding ■ Aiming the remote controller To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. Remote control sensor AV receiver Approx. 16
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    Commands 72 Using Normal Macros 73 Appendix Troubleshooting 74 Firmware Update 80 Connection Tips and Video Signal Path 83 Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder ... 86 About HDMI 88 Network/USB Features 89 Specifications 92 To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn
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    with SBL/SBR • Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub 15) for PC • Internet Radio Connectivity (SiriusXM Internet Radio/vTuner/Last.fm/Pandora/Rhapsody/Slacker/ Mediafly/Napster) * Services available may vary depending on the region. • Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files*12 • Front-Panel USB Input
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    trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. This HD Radio Ready™ receiver is ready to receive HD Radio broadcasts when connected to the Onkyo UP-HT1 HD Radio tuner module (sold separately). *11 In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited. *12 "DLNA®, the
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    ON/STANDBY button (22) C ZONE 2, OFF buttons (64) D Remote control sensor (4) E Display (9) F AUDIO button and indicator (34) P PHONES jack (41) Q AUX INPUT HDMI jack (17) R TONE and Tone Level buttons (61) S Input selector buttons (23) T VIDEO jack (18) U USB port (18) V SETUP MIC jack (31) W HDMI
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    information, see the pages in parentheses. B Speaker/channel indicators C Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (64) D Listening mode and Audio input indicators I Bi AMP indicator (14, 46) J Audyssey indicator (31, 52) Dynamic EQ indicator (52)  (Dolby) Vol indicator (51) Dynamic Vol indicator (52) K Headphone
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    C RS232 port Terminal for control. D V REMOTE CONTROL jack E UNIVERSAL PORT jack F ETHERNET port G HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks H MONITOR OUT V and S jacks I COMPONENT VIDEO IN and MONITOR OUT jacks J IR IN jack K ZONE 2 12V TRIGGER OUT jack L FM ANTENNA jack and AM
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    Controlling the AV Receiver B C D *1 E F B G H I C To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode. J You can also use the remote controller to control D Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components. See "Entering Remote Control Codes" for more
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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 SURR BACK L terminals. Front high right
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    on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass. To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 31) or manually (➔ page 46). Number of
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    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 a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Once you've completed the bi-amping connections as shown
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    a Power Amplifier If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier, you can use the AV receiver as a preamp. Connect all speaker outputs to the power amplifier. See the manuals supplied with your amplifier for details. Note *1 Specify "None" for any channel that you don't want to output (➔ page
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    AV Connections Connecting 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
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    the HDMI component connected to the AV receiver). If the TV power is off or the TV is set to another input source, this may result in no sound from the AV receiver or the sound may be cut off. • As the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 59) to hear from your TV speakers, the sound will
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    Connecting Your Components The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. "# $ %& ' () * En 18
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    receiver will output signals received from the HDMI inputs instead of signals from PC IN. To have the signals output from PC IN, select for "PC" in the "HDMI Input" setting (➔ page 45). • With connection $, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use
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    the AV receiver's remote control sensor instead of the component. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (➔ page 70). e.g., CD player R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT RI Dock R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT Note • Use only V cables for V connections. V cables are supplied with Onkyo components
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    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 a different branch circuit. • Do not use a power cord
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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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    on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. Controlling Contents of USB or Network Devices See
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    /iPhone from the USB port at the front of the 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 Folder (USB Device) Repeat Shuffle Shuffle Album (iPod
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    home network (➔ page 89). You can select Internet radio stations by connecting to the AV receiver from your computer and selecting stations in your web browser. Internet radio URLs in the following formats are supported: PLS, M3U, and podcast (RSS). However, depending on the type of data or audio
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    Radio" section. 1 On your computer, start your web browser and enter the AV receiver's IP address in the browser's Internet address (URL) field. The browser connects to the AV receiver (WEB Setup Menu). Note • The AV receiver's IP address is shown on "IP Address" (➔ page 60). • If you're using
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    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 R/X to select
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    Playback Listening to AM/FM Radio 1 Start Windows Media Player 12. To enable remote playback, you must first configure Windows Media Player 12. 2 Press NET. The "NET" screen appears. The NET indicator lights. If it flashes, verify the network connection. 3 Use R/X/F/S to select "dlna", and press
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    40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets. 1 Tune use PRESET F/S on the AV receiver, or the remote controller'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
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    (PTY) You can search for radio stations by type. 1 Press RT/PTY/TP twice. The current program type appears on the display. 2 Use PRESET F/S to select the type of program you want. See the table shown later in this chapter. 3 To start the search, press ENTER. The AV receiver searches until it finds
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    it to the SETUP MIC jack. SETUP MIC jack Speaker setup microphone The speaker setting menu appears. Note • The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. En 31
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    ) (➔ page 46) - Powered Zone 2 (➔ page 46) - Subwoofer (➔ page 47) If you use a powered subwoofer(s), go to step 4. If not, go to step 5. When an optional unit is connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack on the AV receiver, the optional unit setting may appear on the speaker setting menu. 4 Adjust the
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    XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup again. Note that if the volume is set too high and the 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 for details
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    player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on the format of the input signal. To check the format, see "Displaying Source Information" (➔ page 41). • While a pair of headphones is connected, you can
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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 BC JK D LM G Listening mode buttons EF HI B C Front speakers D Center speaker E F Surround speakers
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    is % turned off, only video signals input through HDMI input can be output from an HDMI output(s).) ' ( In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound ) processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers) and speaker distance settings are enabled, but much of
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    b y D + In this mode, audio from the input source is output without surround-sound processing. The speaker configuration (presence of speakers), crossover frequency, speaker distance, A/V Sync and much of the processing set via Home menu are enabled. See "Advanced Setup" for more details (➔ page 43
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    of the soundtrack for reproduction in the home-theater environment. They can be used with 2-channel matrixed and multichannel sources. Surround back speaker output depends on the source material and the selected listening mode. • THX Cinema % THX Cinema mode corrects theatrical soundtracks for
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    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 case, set the output setting on the player side to PCM
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    menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. The Home menu will be superimposed on the TV screen. 2 Use R/X and ENTER to make the desired
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    turned off. (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. • If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device, no sound will be output from
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    . In this case, press  on the remote controller. ■ MY TV First, the TV, the cable set-top box, and the AV receiver are turned on. Then the input selector is set to "CBL/SAT". ■ MY MUSIC The Onkyo CD player and the AV receiver are turned on. The input selector is set to "TV/CD". Finally, the player
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    HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. This section describes the procedure for using the remote controller unless otherwise specified. On-screen Setup Menus MENU B 1. Input/Output Assign C 2. Speaker Setup D 3. Audio
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    HDMI OUT MAIN. Note • When using the DeepColor function, if the "Monitor Out" setting is set to "Both(Main)" or "Both(Sub)", the number of bits may be limited due to the capability of your TV connected to a priority output. ■ Resolution ` Through: Select this to pass video through the AV receiver
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    is connected to HDMI output (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
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    set them manually, which is useful if you change one of the connected speakers after using Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Correction and Speaker Setup function. Note • These settings are not available in either of the following cases: - a pair of headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set
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    Correction and Speaker Setup, please make sure manually that any THX speakers are set to "80Hz(THX)" crossover. Note • These settings are not available in either of the following cases: - a pair of headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 59). - "HDMI Control(RIHD
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    either of the following cases: - a pair of headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 59). - "HDMI Control(RIHD)" is set to "On" (➔ page 58) and you're listening through your TV speakers. - the AV receiver is muted. • Speakers that you set to "No" or "None" in the
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    listening mode. Note • This setting is fixed to "Yes" if "Loudness Plus" is set to "On". THX Loudness Plus THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience
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    flag, the Dolby EX or THX Surround EX listening mode is used. ` Manual: You can select any available listening mode. This setting determines how Dolby EX encoded signals are handled. This setting is unavailable if no surround back speakers are connected. This setting is effective with Dolby Digital
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    , freeing the user from having to setting, you can adjust the sound stage when using Audyssey DSX. Note • This listening mode can be selected only when all the following conditions are satisfied: - The center speaker is connected. - The front high and front wide speakers are connected. Theater
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    volume levels moment-by-moment so that the content sounds the way it was created at any volume level - not just at reference level. Note • These technologies cannot be used when: - a pair of headphones is connected, or - either Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. ■ Reference Level
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    " is set to "Off", "Dynamic Volume" is automatically switched to "Off". • These technologies cannot be used when: - a pair of headphones 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
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    entering an empty white space for each letter. Note • This setting cannot be used for the NET and USB input selector. En 54 ` Zoom: ` Wide Zoom: ` Auto: According to the input signals and monitor output setting, the AV receiver automatically selects the "4 : 3", "Full", "Zoom" or "Wide Zoom" mode
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    If the "Game Mode" setting is set to "On", this setting is fixed to "Off". 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 MAIN of the AV receiver.*1 With this
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    sound. When "HDMI", "COAXIAL" or "OPTICAL" is selected in the "Audio Selector" setting, you can then specify the signal type in "Fixed Mode". Normally, the AV receiver is not connected to the AV receiver, or - the docked iPod/iPhone model is not supported. • When the "Charge Mode" setting is set to "
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    , Svenska, ʕ˖ This setting determines the language used for the onscreen setup menus. Hardware Setup Main menu 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 differentiate the AV receiver from the
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    connected component's instruction manual for details. • When "HDMI Control(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.) • The Q control does not support HDMI OUT SUB. Use HDMI
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    TV connected to a priority output cannot output the audio, the sound will be heard from AV receiver's speakers. ■ Audio Return Channel ` Off ` Auto: The audio signal from your TV tuner can be sent to the HDMI OUT MAIN of the AV receiver. The audio return channel (ARC) function allows an ARC capable
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    : Performs the firmware update via Internet. Check the network connection before updating. ` via USB: Performs the firmware update from a USB device. These settings allow you to update Onkyo dock's firmware. Do not shutdown the power of the AV receiver while updating. Note • This update shall not be
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    Press RECEIVER followed by HOME. 2 Use R/X and ENTER to select "Audio", and then use R/X/F/S to make the desired selection. Note • These settings are not available in either of the following cases: - a pair of headphones is connected. - the "Audio TV Out" setting is set to "On" (➔ page 59). - "HDMI
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    Correction and Speaker Setup is completed. Note that "Audyssey" requires the "Audyssey MultEQ XT Full Calibration" method. - Any listening mode other than Direct or Pure Audio is selected. - A pair of headphones is not connected. - multichannel analog input is not selected. • The setting is stored
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    Main room TV Zone 2 AV receiver IN R L Receiver/ integrated amp Zone 2 R L Note • With this setup, the volume of Zone 2 is controlled by the AV receiver. • Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if "Speakers Type(Front)" is set to "Bi-Amp" (➔ page 46). • When you connect Zone 2 speakers directly to
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    on 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 Z2 indicator on the display flash). 2 Use MASTER VOLUME control within 8 seconds to adjust the volume. If your Zone 2 speakers are connected to a receiver or integrated
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    block IR receiver Remote controller Main room Zone 2 Signal flow The miniplug cable from the connecting block should be connected to the AV receiver's IR IN jack, as shown below. From the connecting block Miniplug cable AV receiver Using a Multiroom Kit with a Cabinet In this setup, the IR
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    site. For supported iPod/iPhone models, see the instruction manual of the Onkyo Dock. UP-A1 Dock With the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies stored on your Apple iPod/iPhone through the AV receiver and enjoy great sound. You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to
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    You can even use the AV receiver's remote controller to operate your iPod/iPhone. Note • Enter the appropriate remote control code before using the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (➔ page 69). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an V cable (➔ page 20). • Set the RI Dock
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    instruction manual of the RI Dock. *1 This button does not turn the Onkyo remote controller transmits the Off command. *2 TOP MENU works as the mode button when used with the DS-A2 RI Dock. *3 In Extended mode (see *7), F/S is used (Video) The video contents (Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, Video
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    (➔ page 70) PORT Onkyo Universal Port Option (➔ page 67) Looking up for Remote Control Code You can look up for an appropriate remote control code from the on-screen setup menu. Note • This can only be carried out using the on-screen setup menu. 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP. The main menu
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    models). The component must be able to receive remote control commands via Q and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. Use the following remote control codes: ` 32910/33101/33501/31612: Blu-ray Disc/DVD player with Q *1 The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of
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    *1 When you press SOURCE, the related component is turned on (or off). *2 The Q function is not supported. The Q supported by the AV receiver is the CEC system control function of the HDMI standard. *3  (Pause) functions as reverse playback. I *4 These buttons function as colored buttons or
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    it, and then reproduce the exact same command when its  is pressed in CD remote mode. This is useful when you've entered the appropriate remote control code (➔ page 69) but some buttons don't work as expected. RECEIVER REMOTE MODE 1 While holding down REMOTE MODE for the mode in which you want to
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    Using Normal Macros You can program the remote controller's ACTIVITIES to perform a sequence of remote control actions. Example: To play a CD you typically need to perform the following actions: 1. Press RECEIVER to select the Receiver remote controller mode. 2. Press RECEIVER to turn on the AV
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    the AV receiver. While a pair of headphones is connected to the 41 PHONES jack, no sound is output from the speakers. If there's no sound from a DVD player connected to - an HDMI IN, check the DVD player's output settings, and be sure to select a supported audio format. Check the digital audio
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    produces no sound. Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. 47 ■ 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
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    've entered the correct remote control 69 code. Make sure to set the same ID on both the AV 57 receiver and remote controller. ■ Can't control other components If it's an Onkyo component, make sure that the V 20 cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an V cable won
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    be - played in Zone 2. ■ The Zone 2 speakers produce no sound Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if "Speakers 46 Type(Front)" is set to "Bi-Amp". Music Server and Internet Radio ■ Can't access the server or Internet radio Check the network connection between the AV - receiver and your router or
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    Web browser If you're using DHCP, your router may not always 60 allocate the same IP address to the AV receiver, so if you find that you can't connect to a server or Internet radio station, recheck the AV receiver's IP address on the "Network" screen. Check the "Network" settings. 60 USB Device
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    disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, set the AV receiver to standby. Important Note Regarding Video Playback The AV receiver can upconvert component video, SVideo, and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI output(s). However, if the picture quality of the
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    start • Set the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting to "Off" (➔ page 58). • Turn off the controller device connected via Ethernet cable. • Turn off Zone 2. • Stop playback of contents from Internet Radio, iPod/iPhone, USB or servers, etc. Update procedure 1 Press RECEIVER followed by SETUP on the remote
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    the firmware update. • The AV receiver will retain all your settings after the update is finished. Before you start • Set the "HDMI Control(RIHD)" setting to "Off" (➔ page 58). • Turn off the controller device connected via Ethernet cable. • Turn off Zone 2. • Stop playback of contents from Internet
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    contact Onkyo Support and provide the error code. Case 3: If an error occurs during the update, disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord and try again. Case 4: If an error occurs due to a wrong selection of input sources, turn off and on the AV receiver. Then retry the update. ONKYO SOUND
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    supported by your components. Use the following sections as a guide. The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN. If your TV is connected to other video outputs, use the AV receiver's display when changing settings. Video Connection Formats Video components
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    Audio Connection Formats Audio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, analog multichannel, 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
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    The following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver. NTSC/PAL ✔: Output Input Output HDMI 4K*2 1080p/24 1080p 1080i 720p 480p/576p 480i/576i HDMI 1080p ✔ ✔ ✔ 1080i ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 720p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 480p/576p ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 480i
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    to output the video/audio coming 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
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    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 of the TV, and not from the speakers connected to the AV receiver. 6. Select "Use the speakers connected from the AV receiver" from the
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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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    unsure. Note • To receive Internet radio with the AV receiver, your broadband Internet connection must be working and able to access the Web. 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
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    to 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 damage to data stored on a USB device when that device is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back up
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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 complies with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines
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    per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels Speaker Impedance 4 or 6 Ω - 16 Ω Video Section Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video 15/16" Weight 12.2 kg (26.9 lbs.) ■ HDMI Input Output Video Resolution Audio Format Supported IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, IN 5, IN
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    Pre Outputs 7 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 2 Speaker Outputs Main (L, R, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR) + Front Wide/ZONE2 (L, R) + Front High (L, R) Phones 1 (6.3 ø) ■ Others Setup Mic RS232 Universal Port RI USB Ethernet IR Input 12 V Trigger Out 1 1 1 1 1 (Front) 1 1 1 Specifications and features
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    8142-4401-555 http://www.eu.onkyo.com/ The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350 onkyo.com/ 1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai, China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396 SN 29400698 (C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND
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AV Receiver
TX-NR709
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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12
Turning On & Basic Operations
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22
Advanced Operations
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43
Controlling Other Components
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Appendix
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74
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