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Front Panel Rear Panel Remote
AV RECEIVER
Instruction Manual
TX-SR494
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Table of contents
Connections
- Connecting Speakers
Playback
Setup
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Supplementary Information
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Table of contents
What’s in the box 4
Additional Function (Firmware Update) 5
Update Information of the rmware 5
Operation of added new functions 5
Firmware Update Procedure 6
Part Names 8
Front Panel 8
Display 10
Rear Panel 11
Remote Controller 13
Connections
Connecting speakers 15
Speaker Installation 16
Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 22
Speaker combinations 29
Connecting the TV 30
To ARC TV 31
To Non-ARC TV 32
Connecting Playback Devices 33
Connecting an AV Component with
HDMI Jack Mounted 33
Connecting an Audio Component 34
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(ZONE B Connection) 35
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE B) 35
Connecting Antennas 36
Connecting the Power Cord 37
Playback
AV Component Playback 39
Basic Operations 39
BLUETOOTH
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Playback 40
Basic Operations 40
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 41
Tuning into a Radio Station 41
Presetting a Radio Station 43
Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 45
ZONE B Playback 46
Playing Back 46
Convenience functions 48
Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV
While Playing Music 48
Adjusting the tone 49
Sleep Timer 50
Listening Mode 51
Selecting a Listening mode 51
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Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes 53
Listening Mode Effects 55
Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes 59
Setup
Setup Menu 66
Menu list 66
Menu operations 68
1. Input/Output Assign 69
2. Speaker 72
3. Audio Adjust 75
4. Source 77
5. Hardware 79
6. Miscellaneous 82
Quick Menu 83
Menu operations 83
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 85
Operations 85
Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 88
Troubleshooting 89
Appendix
About HDMI 95
General Specications 97
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What’s in the box
1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-970R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
* This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an
accessory.
Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.
The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are
completed.
We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection
with equipment manufactured by other companies.
Specications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
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Additional Function (Firmware Update)
This unit is equipped with a function to update the rmware via USB port when the rmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be
added and operations to be improved.
Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the rmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start.
For how to conrm the latest rmware contents and the rmware version of your product, see the following section.
Update Information of the rmware
For the latest rmware contents and the rmware version, visit our company’s website. If the rmware version of your product differs from the latest one, it is
recommended to update the rmware.
To conrm the rmware version of your product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "6. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( p82).
Operation of added new functions
If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.
Supplementary Information
Firmware Update Procedure ( p6)
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Firmware Update Procedure
Approx. 30 minutes are required for updating. Existing settings are kept after
updating.
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished
to you for use at your own risk.
Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for
any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the
accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether
arising in tort or contract.
In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not
limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of
present or prospective prots, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.
Updating the Firmware via USB
While updating the rmware, do not do the following:
Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker
setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit
such as turning the power off
Prepare a 128 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage
devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 le system format.
Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.
USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.
USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not
supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.
If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".
Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then
select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off".
* Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required
for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied
correctly.
* Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage
failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations
and functions are the same.
Update
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.
2. Download the rmware le from the our company's website to your PC and
unzip.
Firmware les are named as below.
ONKAVR_.zip
Unzip the le on your PC. The number of unzipped les and folders varies
depending on the model.
3. Copy all unzipped les and folders to the root folder of the USB storage
device.
Make sure to copy the unzipped les.
4. Connect the USB storage device to the POWER OUT port of this unit.
If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC
adapter, and use it with a household outlet.
If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated
as an independent device.
5. Press .
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
4. Source
6. Miscellaneous
5. Hardware
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
1. TV Out / OSD
4. Analog Audio Input
2. HDMI Input
3. Digital Audio Input
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6. Select "6. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the
cursors in order, then press ENTER.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign
4. Source
6. Miscellaneous
5. Hardware
2. Speaker
3. Audio Adjust
1. Tuner
4. Lock
2. Firmware Update
3. Initial Setup
If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
until it starts up.
7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
power is turned on again.
During the update, do not turn the power off, or disconnect or reconnect the
USB storage device.
When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.
8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.
9. Press
ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
The process is completed, and your rmware is updated to the latest version.
Do not use on the remote controller.
If an Error Message is Displayed
If an error occurs, "Error! -" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
Error Code
-70:
The USB storage device cannot be recognized, the rmware le is not present
in the root folder of the USB storage device, or the rmware le is for another
model. Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to
the POWER OUT port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own
power supply.
-51:
The rmware le is for another model, or the rmware le is corrupted. Retry
from the download of the rmware le.
Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.
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Part Names
Front Panel
For details, see ( p9)
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1. ON/STANDBY button
2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that
improves the quality of the compressed audio.
3. BLUETOOTH indicator: Lights up when this unit and a BLUETOOTH-enabled
device are connected.
4. DOLBY ATMOS indicator: Lights up when Dolby Atmos signals are reproduced
in appropriate listening mode.
5. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.
The reception range of the remote controller is within a distance of approx.
16´/5 m, and an angle of 20° in vertical direction and 30° to right and left.
6. ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from among "ZONE A",
"ZONE B" and "ZONE A+B". ( p46)
7.
INFO button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate
RDS ( p45).
8. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned off completely.
9. Display ( p10)
10.
SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the
display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p66)
11.
Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the
cursors, and press ENTER to conrm your selection. When using TUNER, use
them to tune in to stations. ( p41)
12.
RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
13.
MASTER VOLUME
14.
PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm).
15.
LISTENING MODE button: Switches the listening mode ( p51) by
pressing "STEREO", "MOVIE/TV" and "MUSIC" repeatedly.
16.
Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
17.
TONE CONTROL button: Adjusts the sound quality. Press / of "TREBLE",
"VOCAL" or "BASS" respectively. ( p49)
18.
SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p86)
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Display
1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the
selected listening mode.
2. Displays the audio output destination.
A: Outputs audio only to the main room (ZONE A).
B: Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE B).
AB: Outputs audio to both the main room (ZONE A) and separate room (ZONE
B).
3. Lights in the following conditions.
: Headphones are connected.
: Connected by BLUETOOTH.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.
4. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening
mode.
5. Lights in the following conditions.
RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting.
TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.
FM ST: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p81)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p81)
6. Blinks when muting is on.
7. Displays various information of the input signals.
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Rear Panel
For details, see ( p12)
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1. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI
cable connected to a TV.
2. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable
connected to an AV component.
3. POWER OUT port: You can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to the Streaming
media player connected to the HDMI IN terminal of this unit with a USB cable.
( p33) The playback function of music les and power supply to smart
phones/tablets, or other devices are not supported.
4. Power cord
5. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio
signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
6. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.
7. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio
cable.
8. ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio
cable connected to a pre-main amplier or a power amplier in a separate
room (ZONE B).
9. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks: Connect a powered subwoofer with a
subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
10.
SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (FRONT L/R
terminals of North American models support banana plugs.)
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Remote Controller
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
3. Play buttons:
Used for playback operation of a BLUETOOTH-enabled device. If the unit
is switched to "CEC MODE" using the MODE button, an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV
component can be operated. (Depending on the device, operation may not be possible.)
4. Q (QUICK MENU) button:
Pressing this button during playback can make settings
such as "HDMI" and "Audio" quickly on the TV screen while playing.
( p83)
5. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press
ENTER to conrm your selection.
6. button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a
more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p66)
7. TONE button: Adjusts the sound quality. ( p49)
8. LISTENING MODE button: Select a listening mode ( p51).
9. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned off completely.
10.
CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on
the TV screen.
11.
MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p43)
12.
SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and
"90 min". ( p50)
13.
ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from among "ZONE A",
"ZONE B" and "ZONE A+B". ( p46)
14.
Input selector cursors: Switches the input to be played.
15.
button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS
( p45).
16.
button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
17.
button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.
18.
VOLUME buttons
19.
AUDIO SEL button: When a device is connected to two or more audio input
terminals for one input selector, you can select which audio input signal to play.
20.
M.OPT button: Turns on/off the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the
quality of the compressed audio.
21.
MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for
AM/FM stations ( p41). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV
component is connected to this unit, you can switch "3. Play buttons" between
"CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).
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Connecting speakers 15
Connecting the TV 30
Connecting Playback Devices 33
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(ZONE B Connection) 35
Connecting Antennas 36
Connecting the Power Cord 37
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- Connecting
Speakers
Connecting speakers
You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following ow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your
speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.
Use height speakers?
Yes No
5.1.2 Channel System ( p28) 5.1 Channel System ( p24)
5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p25)
5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)
( p26)
7.1 Channel System ( p27)
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Speaker Installation
5.1 Channel System
a
b
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°
This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo
sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such
as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound eld. Powered
subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p53)
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7.1 Channel System
a
b
c
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°
This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System
( p16) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the
front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the
screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound
eld. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich
sound eld. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and
connectivity of sound in the back sound eld, and provides a more real sound
eld.
The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround
speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker
should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered
subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be
positioned at ear height.
If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers
as well.
1,2 Front Speakers
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
7,8 Surround Back Speakers
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p53)
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5.1.2 Channel System
A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit
your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.
Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers
Installation Example (
p19)
Ceiling Speakers Installation Example
(
p20)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)
Installation Example (
p21)
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Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers
Installation Example
a
b
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°
3´ (0.9 m)
or more
3´ (0.9 m)
or more
This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of
front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer,
and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the
height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper space. Front high
speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than
the front speakers.
Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the
distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the
front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening
position at an angle.
7,8 Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
Front High Speakers
Rear High Speakers
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p53)
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Ceiling Speakers Installation Example
a
b
c
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a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°
This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front
speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and
added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.
Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the upper
space. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position,
top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top
rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance
between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.
Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers
to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.
7,8 Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
Top Front Speakers
Top Middle Speakers
Top Rear Speakers
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p53)
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Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)
Installation Example
a
b
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a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°
This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front
speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and
added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround)
combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the
ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the
ceiling. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound eld feeling in the
upper space.
Install them either on the front speakers or on the surround speakers.
7,8 Height Speakers
Choose one of the following:
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)
Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening
Modes ( p53)
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Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings
Connections
(Note) Speaker Impedance
Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker
Impedance" to "4 ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p85). When setting "Speaker Impedance" from the Setup menu, press on the remote
controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Speaker Impedance" ( p72) to "4 ohms".
Connect the Speaker Cables
1/2˝
(12 mm)
Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound
will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal
when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the + side and - side wires touch each other, a malfunction may occur.
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Connect the Subwoofer
a
a Subwoofer cable
Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two
powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.
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5.1 Channel System
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This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p16).
"Speaker Setup" settings during
Initial Setup ( p86)
Speaker Setup
Select how many speakers you have.
Next
ENTER
Speaker Channels
Zone B Speaker
Speaker Impedance
5.1 ch
Yes
No
Fixed
6 ohms or above
Zone B Output Level
Subwoofer
- - -Height Speaker
Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch
Subwoofer: Yes
Height Speaker: ---
Zone B Speaker: No
Zone B Output Level: Set any
value ( p35)
Speaker Impedance: Set any
value ( p22)
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5.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER
MAIN ROOM (ZONE A)
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ZONE B
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MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker
Installation" ( p16).
ZONE B: While performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of the same source in
the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time.
"Speaker Setup" settings during
Initial Setup ( p86)
Speaker Setup
Select how many speakers you have.
Next
ENTER
Speaker Channels
Zone B Speaker
Speaker Impedance
5.1 ch
Yes
Yes
Variable
6 ohms or above
Zone B Output Level
Subwoofer
- - -Height Speaker
Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch
Subwoofer: Yes
Height Speaker: ---
Zone B Speaker: Yes
Zone B Output Level: Variable
Speaker Impedance: Set any
value ( p22)
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5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)
12
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3
6
For high-
frequency
For low-
frequency
You can congure a 5.1 Channel System ( p16) by connecting front speakers that support Bi-Amping connection.
The Bi-Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to remove the jumper bar
connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction
manual of your speakers as well.
"Speaker Setup" settings during
Initial Setup ( p86)
Speaker Setup
Select how many speakers you have.
Next
ENTER
Speaker Channels
Zone B Speaker
Speaker Impedance
5.1 ch
Yes
No
Fixed
6 ohms or above
Zone B Output Level
Subwoofer
- - -Height Speaker
Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch
Subwoofer: Yes
Height Speaker: ---
Zone B Speaker: No
Zone B Output Level: Set any
value ( p35)
Speaker Impedance: Set any
value ( p22)
Setup
If the setting item for "Bi-Amp" is
not displayed in "Speaker Setup" in
the Initial Setup section, press
on the remote controller after Initial
Setup is complete. Then select
"2.Speaker" - "Conguration", and
set "Bi-Amp" to "Yes". ( p72)
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7.1 Channel System
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5 4
87
3
6
This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers.
For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p17).
"Speaker Setup" settings during
Initial Setup ( p86)
Speaker Setup
Select how many speakers you have.
Next
ENTER
Speaker Channels
Zone B Speaker
Speaker Impedance
7.1 ch
Yes
No
Fixed
6 ohms or above
Zone B Output Level
Subwoofer
- - -Height Speaker
Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch
Subwoofer: Yes
Height Speaker: ---
Zone B Speaker: No
Zone B Output Level: Set any
value ( p35)
Speaker Impedance: Set any
value ( p22)
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5.1.2 Channel System
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1
3
2
45
6
This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker.
You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.
Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example (
p19)
Ceiling Speakers Installation Example (
p20)
Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p21)
"Speaker Setup" settings during
Initial Setup ( p86)
Speaker Setup
Select how many speakers you have.
Next
ENTER
Speaker Channels
Zone B Speaker
Speaker Impedance
5.1.2 ch
Yes
No
Fixed
6 ohms or above
Zone B Output Level
Subwoofer
Front HighHeight Speaker
Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch
Subwoofer: Yes
Height Speaker: Select the
type of height speaker actually
installed.
Zone B Speaker: No
Zone B Output Level: Set any
value ( p35)
Speaker Impedance: Set any
value ( p22)
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Speaker combinations
Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination.
Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
HEIGHT Bi-AMP
ZONE B
(ZONE SPEAKER)
2.1 ch
(*1) (*1)
3.1 ch
(*1) (*1)
4.1 ch
(*1) (*1)
5.1 ch
(*1) (*1)
6.1 ch
7.1 ch
2.1.2 ch
3.1.2 ch
4.1.2 ch
5.1.2 ch
(*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER.
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Connecting the TV
Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the
audio of the TV on this unit. Connection with the TV differs depending on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function
transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction
manual of the TV, etc.
Yes No
Does your TV support the ARC function?
To ARC TV ( p31) To Non-ARC TV ( p32)
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To ARC TV
If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the
HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the
TV for connection. You connect the HDMI cable to the port labeled OUT on the
receiver side.
If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a
"PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.
Setup
Settings are required to use the ARC function. Select "Yes" for "3. ARC Setup"
in Initial Setup (
p85). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the
Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed. Press
on the remote controller,
and set "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" to "On". (
p80)
For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer
to the instruction manual of the TV.
(*) ARC function: This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an
HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-
compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the
ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.
a HDMI cable
a
TV
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To Non-ARC TV
If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect
an HDMI cable and digital optical cable.
If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to
watch TV (without using a TV’s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical
cable or analog audio cable is not required.
If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a
"PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.
(*) ARC function: This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an
HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection to an ARC-
compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. To check if the TV supports the
ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.
a HDMI cable, b Digital optical cable
a
b
TV
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Connecting Playback Devices
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted
This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack.
When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that
enables linking with input selectors, etc. and the HDMI Standby Through function
that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if
this unit is in standby mode. Also, the POWER OUT jack on the rear panel can
supply power (5 V/1 A) to a streaming media player connected to HDMI IN jack
of this unit. To supply power even when this unit is in standby mode, change the
setting value of "USB Power Out at Standby" ( p81) to "On".
If a 4K high-quality video is played, use a Premium High Speed HDMI Cable
or Premium High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet whose package has a
"PREMIUM Certied Cable" label.
The POWER OUT jack cannot support playback of music les or power supply
to smart phones/tablets, or other devices.
Setup
The HDMI CEC function and HDMI Standby Through function are
automatically enabled if you select "Yes" for "3. ARC Setup" in Initial Setup
( p85). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the Setup menu
after Initial Setup is completed. Press on the remote controller, and select
"5. Hardware" - "HDMI" to make the settings. (
p79)
To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of
the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output.
(*)The HDMI CEC function: This function enables various linking operations
with CEC-compliant devices, such as switching input selectors interlocking with
a CEC-compliant player, switching audio output between TV and this unit or
adjusting the volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and
automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off.
a HDMI cable
a
Streaming media
player
GAME
BD/DVD Cable/Satellite
set-top box
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Connecting an Audio Component
This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using
a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable.
a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable
ab
OR
CD
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Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection)
Connecting a Pre-main Amplier (ZONE B)
While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio
of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time. Use an
analog cable to connect the ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT jack of this unit and the
LINE IN jack of the pre-main amplier or power amplier in the separate room.
Setup
When connecting the power amplier, set "Zone B Output Level" to "Variable"
for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section (
p85). When setting "Zone
B Output Level" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set
"2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone B Output Level" ( p72) to "Variable". If
it is not set, a large volume is output and the power amplier, speakers, etc. may
be damaged.
a
LINE
IN
Premain Amp.
a Analog audio cable
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Connecting Antennas
Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for
listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall
using push pins or adhesive tape.
a Indoor FM antenna, b AM loop antenna
b
a
b
a
(North
American models)
(European,
Australian and
Asian models)
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Connecting the Power Cord
Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed.
a Power cord
a
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Playback
AV Component Playback 39
BLUETOOTH
®
Playback 40
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 41
ZONE B Playback 46
Convenience functions 48
Listening Mode 51
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AV Component Playback
You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit.
Basic Operations
Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.
2. Press the input selector whose name is the same as that of the jack to which
the player is connected.
For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack.
Press TV to listen the sound of the TV.
When the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically
when a CEC compliant TV or player is connected to this unit using HDMI
connection.
3. Start play on the AV component.
Input selector
Inputs
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
TVs REMOTE
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BLUETOOTH
®
Playback
You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone.
Basic Operations
Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
Pairing
1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this
unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled.
2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled
device, and then select this unit from among the devices displayed. If a
password is requested, enter "0000".
This unit is displayed as "Onkyo TX-SR494 XXXXXX".
To connect another BLUETOOTH-enabled device, press and hold the
BLUETOOTH button until "Now Pairing..." is displayed, and then perform
step 2. This unit can store the pairing information of up to 8 paired devices.
The coverage area is approx. 48´/15 m. Note that connection is not always
guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH-enabled devices.
Playing Back
1. Perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
2. Playing the music le.
The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH".
Turn up the volume of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device to an appropriate
level.
Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound
produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the
BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
Onkyo TX-SR494 XXX
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Listening To the AM/FM Radio
You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner.
Tuning into a Radio Station
Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
Tuning Automatically
1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".
2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Auto" on the display.
3. When you press the cursors / , automatic tuning starts, and searching
stops when a station is found. When tuned in to a radio station, the "TUNED"
indicator on the display lights up. When tuned in to an FM radio station, the
"FM ST" indicator lights up.
TUNER
/ / /
ENTER
MODE
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When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning
Manually" ( p42). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM
broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of
the reception.
Tuning Manually
Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural
rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.
1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".
2. Press MODE repeatedly to display "TunMode: Manual" on the display.
3. While pressing the cursors / , select the desired radio station.
Each time you press the cursors / , the frequency changes by 1 step.
If the button is held down, the frequency changes continuously, and if the
button is released, the frequency stops changing.
Frequency step setting
Press , and using the cursors and ENTER, select "6. Miscellaneous" - "Tuner" -
"AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step", and then select the frequency
step for your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are
deleted.
Presetting a Radio Station ( p43)
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Presetting a Radio Station
Registration Procedure
You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations.
After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the
following procedure.
1. Press MEMORY so that the preset number on the display blinks.
2. While the preset number is blinking (approx. 8 seconds), repeatedly press the
cursors / to select a number between 1 and 40.
3. Press MEMORY again to register the station.
When the station is registered, the preset number stops blinking. Repeat this
steps to register your favorite AM/FM radio stations.
/ / /
ENTER
CLEAR
MEMORY
TUNER
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Selecting a Preset Radio Station
1. Press TUNER.
2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number.
Deleting a Preset Radio Station
1. Press TUNER.
2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete.
3. After pressing MEMORY, press CLEAR while the preset number is blinking,
and delete the preset number. When deleted, the number on the display
disappears.
Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian
models) ( p45)
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Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM
radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio
station broadcasting program information, the radio station name is displayed on
the display. When you press on the remote controller in this state, you can use
the following functions.
Display Text Information (Radio Text)
1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press on the
remote controller once.
The Radio Text (RT), which is text information delivered by the station, is
displayed scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed when no
text information is delivered.
Search for Stations by Program Type
1. While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press on the
remote controller twice.
If none of the Program Types are set for the radio station under reception,
"None" is displayed.
2. Press the cursors / on the remote controller to select the Program Type
you want to search for, and then press the ENTER button to start the search.
The Program Types displayed are as follows: None / News (News reports) /
Affairs (Current affairs) / Info (Information) / Sport / Educate (Education) /
Drama / Culture / Science (Science and technology) / Varied / Pop M (Pop
music) / Rock M (Rock music) / Easy M (Middle of the road music) / Light M
(Light classics) / Classics (Serious classics) / Other M (Other music) /
Weather / Finance / Children (Children's programmes) / Social (Social
affairs) / Religion / Phone In / Travel / Leisure / Jazz (Jazz music) / Country
(Country music) / Nation M (National music) / Oldies (Oldies music) / Folk
M (Folk music) / Document (Documentary)
The information displayed may not match the content delivered by the
station.
3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display. Pressing the ENTER
button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the ENTER
button, the unit starts to search for another station.
If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed.
Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported
characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak,
information may not be displayed.
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ZONE B Playback
While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy the audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time.
Playing Back
1. Press ZONE A/B to select an audio output destination.
ZONE A: Outputs audio only to the main room (ZONE A). "A" on the display
of the main unit lights up.
ZONE B: Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE B). "B" on the
display of the main unit lights up.
ZONE A+B: Outputs audio to both the main room (ZONE A) and separate
room (ZONE B). "A" and "B" on the display of the main unit light up.
2. Start play on the AV component.
ZONE A/B
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3. If the unit is connected to the pre-main amplier in the separate room, adjust
the volume on the pre-main amplier. If the unit is connected to the power
amplier or ZONE speaker in the separate room, adjust the volume on the
remote controller.
When connecting the power amplier, set "Zone B Output Level" to
"Variable" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p85). When
setting "Zone B Output Level" from the Setup menu, press on the remote
controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Conguration" - "Zone B Output Level"
( p72) to "Variable". If it is not set, a large volume is output and the
power amplier, speakers, etc. may be damaged.
If "ZONE A+B" is selected as an audio output destination, you can select only
the "Stereo" listening mode for the main room (ZONE A) when using the 2.1ch
speaker layout. When using a speaker layout of 3.1ch or more, you can select
only the "AllCh Stereo" listening mode.
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Displaying Your Favorite Video on TV While Playing Music
While listening to the music from a CD or BLUETOOTH-enabled device, you can
display video on TV from an AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc player.
For audio playback, you can select an input selector to which video input is not
assigned, such as "CD", "TUNER", and "BLUETOOTH".
When "OSD Language" ( p69) is set to Chinese, the audio from
"BLUETOOTH" cannot be played.
Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.
2. Press an input selector such as BD/DVD button connected to the AV
component of which the video is to be displayed on TV.
This operation is not necessary if the same input selector has been
selected in the previous operation.
3. Press an input selector of the audio you want to play, such as the CD or
BLUETOOTH button and perform playback operation.
4. Perform the playback operation of the AV component such as a Blu-ray Disc
player. To play the audio of BLUETOOTH, the following step 5 operation is
required.
5. To play the audio of BLUETOOTH, press the MODE button to switch the
TV display from the BLOOTOOTH playback screen to the video of the AV
component. Pressing the MODE button again will return to the BLOOTOOTH
playback screen.
When the TV display is switched to the video of the AV component, the
playback screen of BLUETOOTH is displayed on the corner of the screen
as Mini Player. The setting for Mini Player can be changed on the Setup
Menu so that it automatically turns off in 30 seconds after displayed.
(
p69 "Mini Player OSD")
Setting the video source to be displayed on TV beforehand: When playing
the audio of "TUNER" and "BLUETOOTH", you can set the input selector to
be displayed on TV beforehand using "Video Select" (
p78) on the Setup
Menu. If a value other than "Last" is set, step 2 in the operation procedure is not
required.
Convenience functions
Inputs
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
TV
INPUT
TVs REMOTE
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Adjusting the tone
Adjusting TREBLE/BASS
You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers.
1. Press TREBLE or BASS to select the setting to adjust.
TREBLE: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers.
BASS: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the front speakers.
2. Press + or
-
for adjustment.
Adjusting VOCAL
Emphasizes movie lines and music vocals to listen to them more easily. It is
effective to movie lines in particular. Also, it exerts the effect even if the center
speaker is not used. Select a desired level from "1" (low) to "5" (high).
1. Press VOCAL.
2. Press + or
-
for adjustment.
Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, selection is not
possible, or the desired effect may not be achieved.
TREBLE
VOCAL
BASS
+
-
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Sleep Timer
You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specied time has
elapsed.
Press SLEEP button on the remote controller to select the time from "30 min", "60
min" and "90 min".
"Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode.
You can also set this by pressing the button on the remote controller and
selecting "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( p81) on the
Setup menu.
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Listening Mode
This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode by pressing STEREO, MOVIE/TV or MUSIC.
Selecting a Listening mode
1. Press one from among STEREO, MOVIE/TV and MUSIC during playback.
2. Press the selected button repeatedly to switch the modes displayed on the
display of the main unit.
Each of STEREO, MOVIE/TV and MUSIC buttons stores the listening
mode that was selected last. If content incompatible of the listening mode
selected last is played, the most standard listening mode for the content is
automatically selected.
For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode
Effects" ( p55).
For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to
"Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes" ( p59).
STEREO
MOVIE/TV
MUSIC
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Checking the input format and listening mode
Pressing button on the remote controller or INFO button on the main unit
repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order.
When using a BLUETOOTH connection, press the INFO button on the main
unit.
Not all the information is necessarily displayed.
Input source and volume
Listening mode
Input format
The display is switched in
a few seconds.
Sampling frequency
Input signal resolution
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Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes
See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout.
Speaker layout
Listening mode 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch
DD (Dolby Audio - DD)
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2)
DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+)
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)
DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD)
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)
Atmos
Atmos 2.0/2.1
Atmos 3.0/3.1
Atmos 4.0/4.1
Atmos 5.0/5.1
Atmos 6.0/6.1
Atmos 7.0/7.1
Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2
Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2
Dsur (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 2.0/2.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 3.0/3.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 4.0/4.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 5.0/5.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 6.0/6.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 7.0/7.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 2.0.2/2.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
Dsur 3.0.2/3.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Surr)
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Speaker layout
Listening mode 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch
DTS
(*3) (*3) (*3)
ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
DTS 96/24
(*3) (*3) (*3)
DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution)
DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio)
DTS Express
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
Multich (Multichannel)
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3)
DSD
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2) (*2)
Direct
(*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1)
Stereo
(*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4)
Mono
(*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4)
Full Mono
AllCh Stereo
Orchestra
Studio-Mix
TV Logic
Unplugged
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
(*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5)
*1: Reproduced with the sound eld according to the number of channels of input signals.
*2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers.
*3: Not output from height speakers.
*4: Output only from front speakers.
*5: Output only from front speakers and center speaker.
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Listening Mode Effects
Updating of listening modes
Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the
rmware is updated after purchase or the rmware is switched in the product
production process. For details of rmware update, see "Additional Function
(Firmware Update)" ( p5).
In alphabetical order
AllCh Stereo
This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the
surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image.
Direct
This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects
sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The
sound is reproduced with the sound eld based on the number of channels in the
input signal. For example, a 2 ch signal is output only from the front speakers.
Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected.
Atmos
(Firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.)
Selectable at the time of inputting Dolby Atmos audio format when surround back
speakers or height speakers are connected. This mode faithfully reproduces the
stereophonic sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format.
Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but
rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent
motion in a 3D space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional
audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more stereophonic sound eld by
introducing a sound eld above the listener.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
Atmos
(Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.)
Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in Dolby Atmos
audio in real-time and outputs it from appropriate speakers, you can enjoy the
natural and stereophonic sound eld of Dolby Atmos with any speaker layout
including connection of only front speakers. Also, the Dolby Atmos sound design
can be reproduced more faithfully by connecting surround back speakers or
height speakers. You can select this mode when inputting the Dolby Atmos audio
format.
Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but
rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent
motion in a 3D space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional
audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more stereophonic sound eld by
introducing a sound eld above the listener.
According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed.
Atmos 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed
Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed
Atmos 4.0/4.1: When front speakers and surround speakers are installed
Atmos 5.0/5.1: When front speakers, center speaker and surround
speakers are installed
Atmos 6.0/6.1: When front speakers, surround speakers and surround
back speakers are installed
Atmos 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers
and surround back speakers are installed
Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2:
When front speakers and height speakers are installed
Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height
speakers are installed
Atmos: Selectable in the "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch" setting with surround
speakers and height speakers installed.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
When "Speaker Virtualizer" (
p75) is set to "Off" (Default: On), modes
other than
Atmos cannot be selected.
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DD (Dolby Audio - DD)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital
audio format.
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories,
Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio
format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of
5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front channels, one center
channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass
region (sound elements for the subwoofer).
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital
Plus audio format.
The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital,
increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality
by giving more exibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is an optional audio
format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of
7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr)
(Firmware version before supporting DSur 2.0, etc.)
This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback
according to the conguration of the connected speakers by expanding the input
signals from 2 ch or 5.1 ch to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2 ch.
This mode cannot be selected when DTS signal is input.
DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr)
(Firmware version supporting DSur 2.0, etc.)
This listening mode expands 2 ch or 5.1 ch input signals to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2
ch. This mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback according
to the conguration of the connected speakers. Also, even if there is no speaker
for expansion, for example when only front speakers are connected, audio of
surround channel or height channel is virtually created for expansion playback.
This mode cannot be selected when DTS signal is input.
According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed.
DSur 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed
DSur 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed
DSur 4.0/4.1: When front speakers and surround speakers are installed
DSur 5.0/5.1: When front speakers, center speaker and surround
speakers are installed
DSur 6.0/6.1: When front speakers, surround speakers and surround
back speakers are installed
DSur 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers
and surround back speakers are installed
DSur 2.0.2/2.1.2:
When front speakers and height speakers are installed
DSur 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height
speakers are installed
DSur: Selectable in the "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch" setting with surround
speakers and height speakers installed.
When "Speaker Virtualizer" (
p75) is set to "Off" (Default: On), modes
other than DSur cannot be selected.
DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD
audio format.
The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the
lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces
the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby TrueHD is an optional audio
format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of
7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. 7.1 ch
is recorded at 96 kHz/24 bit, and 5.1 ch is recorded at 192 kHz/24 bit.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DSD
This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.
This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal.
However, depending on the connected player, better sound may be obtained
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by setting the output on the player side to the PCM output.
This listening mode cannot be selected if the output setting on your Blu-ray
Disc/DVD player is not set to DSD.
DTS
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio
format.
The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc.
This format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and a standard format
for Blu-ray Discs.It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one
center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the
bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a
rich volume of data, with a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz, at a resolution of
24 bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DTS 96/24
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24
audio format.
The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray
Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, one center
channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass
region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed reproduction is achieved by
recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DTS Express
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express
audio format.
DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is
possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as
the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio audio format.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for
Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional
channels such as the surround back channel at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at
a resolution of 24 bits.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD
Master Audio audio format.
DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-
ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional
channels such as the surround back channel using the lossless audio
reproduction technology. 96 kHz/24 bit is supported for 7.1 ch, and 192 kHz/24 bit
is supported for 5.1 ch.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
DTS Neural:X
This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to
suit the conguration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals
from 2 channels or 5.1 channels to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels respectively.
This mode cannot be selected when Dolby signal is input.
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Virtual:X listening mode uses the proprietary audio processing technology
to create spacious 3D sound including audio from up above without connecting
height speakers.
This mode can be selected in any speaker layout such as front speakers-only
connection. You can enjoy your favorite movies or TV programs with a more
immersive audio experience.
This mode cannot be selected when Dolby signal is input or height speakers
are connected.
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This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p75) is set to
"Off" (Default: On).
DTS:X
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio
format.
The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on
traditional channel based formats (5.1 ch and 7.1 ch) and object based dynamic
audio mixing, and it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds and the
ability to express sound movement.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES
Discrete audio format.
DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and
Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural
surround back channel added.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Matrix
audio format.
DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for DVD-Video and
Blu-ray Discs. A monaural surround back channel is inserted to this format by
matrix encoding. During playback, 6.1 channel-playback is achieved by the matrix
decoder on this unit.
To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
Full Mono
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear
is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
Mono
In this mode, monaural audio is played from the center speaker at the time of
inputting an analog signal or PCM signal. If there is no center speaker connected,
monaural audio is played from the front speakers.
Multich (Multichannel)
This mode is suitable to play sources recorded in multichannel PCM.
Orchestra
This mode is suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the
surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural
reverberation of a large hall.
Stereo
In this mode, sound is output from the right and left front speakers and
subwoofer.
Studio-Mix
This mode is suitable for rock or pop music. This mode creates a lively sound
eld with a powerful acoustic image as if you are at a club or rock concert.
T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound
even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds
reach the listeners left and right ears.
This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p75) is set to
"Off" (Default: On).
TV Logic
Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode gives clarity to voices
by enhancing the entire surround sounds, and creates a realistic acoustic image.
Unplugged
Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This mode emphasizes the
front sound eld image, giving the impression of being in front of the stage.
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Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes
You can select a variety of listening modes
according to the audio format of the signal to be
input.
Selectable listening modes with the STEREO
button are Stereo and AllCh Stereo only.
List of listening modes selectable with the
MOVIE/TV button ( p59)
List of listening modes selectable with the MUSIC
button ( p62)
Selectable listening modes when headphones
are connected are Mono, Direct, and Stereo only.
MOVIE/TV button
Input Format Listening Mode
Analog Direct
Mono
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*1 *2
TV Logic
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
T-D
*1
*1
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*2
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
PCM Direct
Mono
DSur
DTS Neural:X
*1
DTS Virtual:X
*2 *3
TV Logic
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
T-D
*2
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*2
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*3
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
Multich PCM Direct
Multich
*1
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*2 *3
TV Logic
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
T-D
*2
*1
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*2
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*3
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode
DSD Direct
DSD
*1 *2
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*3 *4
TV Logic
*5
AllCh Stereo
*6
Full Mono
*6
T-D
*3
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*4
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*5
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
Atmos
*1
Direct
Atmos
TV Logic
AllCh Stereo
Full Mono
T-D
*2
*1
With the rmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you can
select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back
speakers or height speakers are not connected.
*2
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
Input Format Listening Mode
DD Direct
DD
*1 *2
DSur
TV Logic
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
T-D
*5
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
*5
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
Input Format Listening Mode
DD+ Direct
DD+
*1 *2 *3
DSur
TV Logic
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
T-D
*6
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less,
DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can
be selected.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
*6
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
Input Format Listening Mode
DTHD Direct
DTHD
*1 *2
DSur
TV Logic
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
T-D
*5
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
*5
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Direct
DTS
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
TV Logic
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
T-D
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
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Input Format Listening Mode
DTS 96/24 Direct
DTS 96/24
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
TV Logic
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
T-D
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Express Direct
DTS Express
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
TV Logic
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
T-D
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-HD HR Direct
DTS-HD HR
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
TV Logic
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
T-D
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-HD MSTR Direct
DTS-HD MSTR
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
TV Logic
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
T-D
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-ES Direct
DTS
*1
ES Matrix
*2
ES Discrete
*2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*3 *4
TV Logic
*5
AllCh Stereo
*6
Full Mono
*6
T-D
*3
*1
This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
*2
Surround back speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*4
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*5
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS:X Direct
DTS:X
DTS Virtual:X
*1 *2
TV Logic
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
T-D
*1
*1
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*2
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
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MUSIC button
Input Format Listening Mode
Analog Direct
Stereo
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*1 *2
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
*1
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*2
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
PCM Direct
Stereo
DSur
DTS Neural:X
*1
DTS Virtual:X
*2 *3
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*2
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*3
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
Multich PCM Direct
Stereo
Multich
*1
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*2 *3
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
*1
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*2
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*3
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DSD Direct
Stereo
DSD
*1 *2
DSur
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*3 *4
Orchestra
*5
Unplugged
*5
Studio-Mix
*5
AllCh Stereo
*6
Full Mono
*6
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*4
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*5
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
Atmos
*1
Direct
Stereo
Atmos
Orchestra
Unplugged
Studio-Mix
AllCh Stereo
Full Mono
*1
With the rmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you
can select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back
speakers or height speakers are not connected.
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Input Format Listening Mode
DD Direct
Stereo
DD
*1 *2
DSur
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DD+ Direct
Stereo
DD+
*1 *2 *3
DSur
Orchestra
*4
Unplugged
*4
Studio-Mix
*4
AllCh Stereo
*5
Full Mono
*5
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less,
DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can
be selected.
*4
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*5
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTHD Direct
Stereo
DTHD
*1 *2
DSur
Orchestra
*3
Unplugged
*3
Studio-Mix
*3
AllCh Stereo
*4
Full Mono
*4
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*4
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Direct
Stereo
DTS
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
Orchestra
*6
Unplugged
*6
Studio-Mix
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS 96/24 Direct
Stereo
DTS 96/24
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
Orchestra
*6
Unplugged
*6
Studio-Mix
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Speaker Layouts and
Selectable Listening Modes
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Playback
Setup
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Express Direct
Stereo
DTS Express
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
Orchestra
*6
Unplugged
*6
Studio-Mix
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-HD HR Direct
Stereo
DTS-HD HR
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
Orchestra
*6
Unplugged
*6
Studio-Mix
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-HD MSTR Direct
Stereo
DTS-HD MSTR
*1 *2
DTS Neural:X
*3
DTS Virtual:X
*4 *5
Orchestra
*6
Unplugged
*6
Studio-Mix
*6
AllCh Stereo
*7
Full Mono
*7
*1
Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2
A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural.
*4
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*5
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*6
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*7
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Input Format Listening Mode
DTS-ES Direct
Stereo
DTS
*1
ES Matrix
*2
ES Discrete
*2
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
*3 *4
Orchestra
*5
Unplugged
*5
Studio-Mix
*5
AllCh Stereo
*6
Full Mono
*6
*1
This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
*2
Surround back speakers need to be installed.
*3
Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off".
*4
Cannot be selected when height speakers are installed.
*5
Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6
A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed.
Speaker Layouts and
Selectable Listening Modes
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Connections
Playback
Setup
2. Speaker
1. Conguration
Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Speaker
Channels
7.1 ch Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch", "5.1 ch", "6.1
ch", "7.1 ch", "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch" or
"5.1.2 ch" to suit the number of speaker channels
connected.
Subwoofer Yes Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not.
"Yes": When a subwoofer is connected
"No": When a subwoofer is not connected
Height Speaker Top Middle Set the speaker type if height speakers are
connected to the SURROUND BACK or HEIGHT
terminals.
Select "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High",
"Dolby Speaker (Front)", "Dolby Speaker (Surr)",
"Front High" or "Top Front" according to the type
and layout of the connected speakers.
• If the item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check if the setting in
"Speaker Channels" matches the number of
connected channels.
Zone B Speaker No Set whether speakers are connected to Zone B
speaker terminals.
"Yes": When speakers are connected to Zone B
speaker terminals
"No": When speakers are not connected to Zone B
speaker terminals
Zone B Output
Level
Fixed Select whether to adjust the volume on the premain
amplier in the separate room or on this unit when
outputting to Zone B.
"Fixed": Adjust on the pre-main amplier in the
separate room
"Variable": Adjust on this unit
This setting is xed to "Variable" if "Zone B
Speaker" is set to "Yes".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Bi-Amp No Set whether the front speakers are bi-amp
connected.
"No": When front speakers are not bi-amp
connected
"Yes": When front speakers are bi-amp connected
This setting is xed to "No" if "Zone B Speaker"
is set to "Yes".
This setting cannot be selected when surround
back speakers or height speakers are installed.
Speaker
Impedance
6 ohms or above Set the impedance (Ω) of the connected speakers.
"4 ohms": When any of the connected speakers
have 4 Ω or more to less than 6 Ω impedance
"6 ohms or above": When the connected speakers
all have 6 Ω or more impedance
For impedance, check the indications on the
back of the speakers or their instruction manual.
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Playback
Setup
2. Crossover
Change the settings of crossover frequencies.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to
"200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
channel.
"Full Band": Full band will be output.
If "Conguration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No",
"Front" is xed to "Full Band", and the low
pitched range of the other channels is output
from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction
manual of your speakers to make the setting.
Center 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to
"200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
channel.
"Full Band": Full band will be output.
"Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is
set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check if the setting in
"Conguration" - "Speaker Channels" matches
the number of connected channels.
Height 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to
"200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
channel.
"Full Band": Full band will be output.
"Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is
set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check if the setting in
"Conguration" - "Speaker Channels" matches
the number of connected channels.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Surround 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to
"200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
channel.
"Full Band": Full band will be output.
"Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is
set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check if the setting in
"Conguration" - "Speaker Channels" matches
the number of connected channels.
Surround Back 100 Hz Select the crossover frequency from "40 Hz" to
"200 Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
channel.
"Full Band": Full band will be output.
"Full Band" can be selected only when
"Surround" is set to "Full Band".
• If the item cannot be selected even though
connection is correct, check if the setting in
"Conguration" - "Speaker Channels" matches
the number of connected channels.
LPF of LFE 120 Hz Set the low-pass lter for LFE (low-frequency
effect) signals in order to pass only the lower
frequency signals than the set value, and thus
cancel unwanted noises. The low-pass lter is
effective only on sources with LFE channel.
The value from "80 Hz" to "120 Hz" can be set.
"Off": When this function is not used
Double Bass On This can be selected only when "Conguration"
- "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to
"Full Band".
Bass output is boosted by feeding bass sounds
from the front right and left, and center speakers to
the subwoofer.
"On": Bass output is boosted.
"Off": Bass output is not boosted.
• This function is not automatically set even if
AccuEQ Room Calibration is performed.
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Connections
Playback
Setup
3. Distance
Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front Left 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Center 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Front Right 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Height Left 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Height Right 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Surround Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Surr Back Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Surr Back Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Surround Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
Subwoofer 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position.
• Default values vary depending on the regions.
The unit of distance can be changed by pressing the MODE button on the remote
controller. When using the unit "feet", the setting is available in increments of 0.1 ft from
0.1 ft to 30.0 ft. When using the unit "meter", the setting is available in increments of
0.03 m from 0.03 m to 9.00 m.
4. Level Calibration
Adjust the volume level of each speaker.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Center 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Front Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Height Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Height Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surround Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surr Back Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surr Back Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surround Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Subwoofer 0 dB Select a value between "-15 dB" and "+12 dB"
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
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Connections
Playback
Setup
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Audio TV Out Off You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the
TV while this unit is on.
"On": When this function is used
"Off": When this function is not used
Listening mode cannot be changed while "Audio
TV Out" is set to "On" and audio is being output
from the TV.
• Depending on your TV or input signal of the
connected device, audio may not be output from
the TV even if this is set to "On". In such a case,
audio is output from the speakers of the unit.
• Audio is output from this unit if you operate the
MASTER VOLUME dial on this unit when audio
that is input to this unit is output from your TV
speakers. If you do not want to output audio,
change the setting of this unit or TV, or reduce
the volume of this unit.
Audio Return
Channel
Off You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected
ARC-compatible TV through the speakers
connected to the unit.
"On": When enjoying the TV sound through the
speakers of this unit
"Off": When not using the ARC function
Auto Lip Sync On This setting automatically corrects
desynchronization between the video and audio
signals based on the information from the HDMI Lip
Sync-compatible TV.
"On": When enabling the automatic correction
function
"Off": When not using the automatic correction
function
2. Bluetooth
Change the settings for the Bluetooth function.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Bluetooth On Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH
function.
"On": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH-
enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH
function. Select "On" also when making various
BLUETOOTH settings.
"Off": When not using the BLUETOOTH function
Auto Input
Change
On When a BLUETOOTH-enabled device is played
while it is connected to the unit, the input
of the unit can be automatically switched to
"BLUETOOTH".
"On": The input is automatically set to
"BLUETOOTH" responding to the playback
operation of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
"Off": The function is disabled.
If the input is not switched automatically, set this
to "Off", and change the input manually.
Auto Reconnect On This function automatically reconnects to the
BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected last
when you change the input to "BLUETOOTH".
"On": When this function is used
"Off": When this function is not used
This may not work with some BLUETOOTH-
enabled devices.
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Connections
Playback
Setup
Troubleshooting
Power
When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit.
The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display
of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an
abnormality with the speaker cable connection. When the diagnosis is complete, the following messages are displayed.
CH SP WIRE
If the unit returns to the normal ON state after "CH SP WIRE" appears on the display, the speaker cable may have been short-
circuited. After setting the power of this unit to standby state, connect the speaker cable again. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of
the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal.
NG: 
If the operation has stopped with "NG" displayed on the display, set the power of this unit to standby state immediately and remove the
power plug from the outlet. The unit may be malfunctioning. Consult a dealer.
The unit turns off unexpectedly
If "5. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Auto Standby" on the Setup menu is activated, the unit automatically enters the standby mode.
The protection circuit function may have operated due to an abnormal rise in temperature of the unit. In such a case, the power turns off
repeatedly even if the power is turned on each time. Secure sufcient ventilation space around the unit, wait for a while until the temperature of
the unit decreases. Then, turn the power on again.
WARNING: If smoke, smell or abnormal noise is produced by the unit, unplug the power cord from the outlet immediately, and contact the dealer or
our company's Support.
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Audio
Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected.
Conrm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct.
Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged.
If the MUTE indicator on the display blinks, press on the remote controller to cancel muting.
While headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output from the speakers.
When "4. Source" - "Audio Select" - "PCM Fixed Mode" in the Setup menu is set to "On", no sound is played if signals other than PCM are input.
Change the setting to Off.
Check the following if the problem persists after you have conrmed the above.
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  • I have connected my Onkyo receiver to my projector thru the HDMI out but have received the message "signal out of reach". My TV which is close to the av receiver works ok when using the HDMI out. The projector is on the ceiling in line with the ceiling speakers and they work Ok when the tv is used,
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