Onkyo TX-NR686 Manual PDF

AV RECEIVER
Table of contents ≫
TX-NR686
Instruction Manual Connections ≫
- Connecting Speakers ≫
Playback ≫
Setup ≫
Troubleshooting ≫
Appendix ≫
En Supplementary Information ≫
Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫
What’s in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37

Part Names 6 Connecting Antennas 38
Front Panel 6 Network Connection 39
Display 8 Connecting the Power Cord 40
Rear Panel 9 Playback
Remote Controller 11
AV Component Playback 42
Connections Basic Operations 42
Connecting speakers 13 BLUETOOTH® Playback 43
Speaker Installation 14 Basic Operations 43
Speaker Connections and “Speaker Setup” Settings 20 Internet Radio 44
Speaker combinations 29 Playing Back 44
Connecting the TV 30 Spotify 46
To ARC TV 31 Playing Back 46
To Non-ARC TV 32 AirPlay® 47
Connecting Playback Devices 33 Basic Operations 47
Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack DTS Play-Fi 48
®
Mounted 33 Playing Back 48

Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack FlareConnect 49
TM
Mounted 34 Playing Back 49

Connecting an Audio Component 35 USB Storage Device 50
Connecting a Video Camera, etc. 36 Basic Operations 50
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Device and Supported Format 52
(Multi-zone Connection) 37
2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Setup

Windows Media Player settings
®
53
Setup Menu 86
Playing Back 54
Menu list 86
Supported Audio Formats 57
Menu operations 88
Play Queue 58
1. Input/Output Assign 89
Initial Setup 58
2. Speaker 93
Adding Play Queue Information 58
3. Audio Adjust 98
Sort and Delete 59
4. Source 99
Playing Back 59
5. Hardware 101
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60
6. Multi Zone 106
Tuning into a Radio Station 60
7. Miscellaneous 106
Presetting a Radio Station 62
Quick Menu 108
Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 64
Menu operations 108
Multi-zone 65
Web Setup 110
Switch remote control mode 65
Menu operations 110
Playing Back 66
Firmware Update 111
Convenience functions 67
Updating Function on This Unit 111
Adjusting the tone 67
Updating the Firmware via Network 112
Listening Mode 68
Updating via USB 114
Selecting a Listening mode 68
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 116
Listening Mode Effects 70
Operations 116
Selectable listening modes 75

Troubleshooting
When the unit is operating erratically 120
Troubleshooting 121
Appendix
About HDMI 130
General Specifications 132

What’s in the box

1. Main unit (1)
2. Remote controller (RC-911R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
1 3. Speaker setup microphone (1)
• Used during Initial Setup.
4. Indoor FM antenna (1)
5. AM loop antenna (1)
6. Power cord (For Taiwanese models only) (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.
2 3 • Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available
if new functions are added by updating firmware or the service providers
terminate their services. Also, available services may differ depending on your
area.
• Details on the firmware update will be posted on our website and through
4 5 other means at a later date.
• Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

Part Names
Front Panel
1 2 34567 8 9 bk bl bm
bn bo bp bq br bs
❏❏ For details, see ( p7)

1. ON/STANDBY button
2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button/indicator (North American models): Turns on/off
the MUSIC OPTIMIZER function that improves the quality of the compressed
audio.
PURE AUDIO button/indicator (European, Australian, Taiwanese and Asian
models): Switches to the Pure Audio mode. ( p72)
3. HYBRID STANDBY indicator: Lights if the unit enters standby mode when the
functions such as HDMI Standby Through and Network Standby that work in
standby are enabled.
4. 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.
5. ZONE 2 button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p66)
6. OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function off. ( p66)
7. DIMMER button: Switches the brightness of the display with three levels. It
cannot be turned off completely.
8. Display ( p8)
9. SETUP button: You can display advanced setting items on the TV and the
display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p86)
10. Cursor buttons ( / / / ) and ENTER button: Select an item with the
cursors, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. When using TUNER, use
them to tune in to stations. ( p60)
11. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
12. MASTER VOLUME
13. Press the LISTENING MODE button (above) to select a category from "Movie/
TV", "Music” and "Game", and then turn the LISTENING MODE dial (below) to
change the listening mode. ( p68)
14. You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers. Press the TONE button
(above) to select an item to adjust from "Bass" and "Treble", and turn the
TONE dial (below) to adjust. ( p67)
15. PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm).
16. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
17. SETUP MIC jack: Connect the supplied speaker setup microphone. ( p117)
18. AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack: Connect a video camera, etc. using a stereo
mini plug cable (φ1/8″/3.5 mm) or HDMI cable. ( p36)

Display
1 2 3 4 5
7 6 7
1. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the 5. Blinks when muting is on.
selected listening mode. 6. Displays various information of the input signals.
2. Lights in the following conditions. • "DialogNorm: X dB" ("X" is a numerical value) may be displayed when a
: Headphones are connected. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD source is played. For
Z2: ZONE 2 is on. example, if "DialogNorm: +4 dB" is displayed, the source being played is
: Connected by BLUETOOTH. recorded with 4 dB plus the THX standard level. If you play it with the THX
: Connected by Wi-Fi. standard level, lower the volume by 4 dB.
NET: Lights when connected to the network with the “NET” input selector. It 7. This may light when operating with the "NET" input selector.
will blink if incorrectly connected to the network.
USB: Lights when the "NET" input selector is selected, a USB device is
connected and the USB input is selected. It will blink if the USB device is not
properly connected.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.
3. Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening
mode.
4. 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. ( p104)
AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p105)

Rear Panel
1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 4 bk
90°
4
180°
bk
(Taiwanese models)
bm bn bo bp
❏❏ For details, see ( p10)

1. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio

signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
2. TUNER AM/FM terminal: Connect the supplied antennas.
3. VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with an analog video cable.
4. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH-
enabled device. Adjust the angles according to the connection status.
5. USB port: Connect a USB storage device to play music files. ( p50) You
can also supply power (5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
6. ETHERNET port: Connect to the network with a LAN cable.
7. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input AV component video signals with a
component video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution.)
8. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI
cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector.
9. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with an HDMI cable
connected to an AV component.
10. Power cord (North American, European, Australian and Asian models)
AC INLET (Taiwanese models): Connect the supplied power cord.
11. GND terminal: Connect the ground wire of the turntable.
12. AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio
cable.
13. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North
American models support banana plugs.)
14. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable
connected to a pre-main amplifier in a separate room (ZONE 2).
15. 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.

Remote Controller
1. ON/STANDBY button
2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
1 3. Q (QUICK MENU) button: Pressing this button during playback can make
settings such as "Tone" and "Level” quickly on the TV screen while playing.
( p108)
4. Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select an item with the cursors, and press
2 ENTER to confirm your selection. Pressing / can switch the screen when a
music folder list or file list is not displayed on one screen on the TV.
5. button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a
more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p86)
6. VOLUME buttons
3 bl 7. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting.
8. LISTENING MODE button: Select a listening mode ( p68).
MAIN/ZONE 2 button: Control the multi-zone function ( p65). (The ZONE
4 3 button cannot be used with this unit.)
9. Play buttons: Used for playback operations for the Music Server ( p53) or
USB device ( p50).
5 bm 10. button: Used for repeat/random playback operations for the Music
Server ( p53) or USB device ( p50). Each time you press the button,
the mode switches in the order of (1-track repeat), (folder repeat), and
(random).
CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on
6 the TV screen.
7 11. button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS
( p64).
12. button: Returns the display to the previous state while setting.
8 13. MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for
AM/FM stations ( p60), or operate the multi-zone function ( p65).
9 14. MEMORY button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p62)
bk bn Tips If the remote controller does not work: The
remote controller may have switched to the mode
bo for controlling ZONE 2. While pressing and holding
MODE, press the MAIN button for 3 seconds or
more until the remote indicator blinks once, and then
switch it to the mode for controlling the main room.

Connections
Connecting speakers 13
Connecting the TV 30
Connecting Playback Devices 33
Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room
(Multi-zone Connection) 37
Connecting Antennas 38
Network Connection 39
Connecting the Power Cord 40

Connecting speakers
You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your
speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings. Dolby Atmos ( p70) listening mode faithfully reproduces the sound
design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format by installing Surround Back Speakers or Height Speakers. Dolby Atmos enables the accurate placement of sound
objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity.
Do you enjoy sound with Dolby Atmos?
Yes No
When using Surround Back Speakers • 5.1 Channel System ( p22)
• 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23)
• 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)
( p24)
When using Height Speakers
• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27)
• 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28)

Speaker Installation
5.1 Channel System 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 field. Powered
subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field.
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
2 3 1 subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural
sound even when playing music sources.
1,2 Front Speakers
6 *1
3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
*2
5 4
*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System
( p14) 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
field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich
sound field. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and
connectivity of sound in the back sound field, and provides a more real sound
2 3 1 field. Furthermore, by installing surround back speakers, when the input format is
Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the
most up-to-date 3D sound,
6 *1
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
*2 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
5 4 positioned at ear height.
• If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers
*3
as well.
1,2 Front Speakers
8 7 3 Center Speaker
4,5 Surround Speakers
6 Powered Subwoofer
7,8 Surround Back Speakers
*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 90° to 110°, *3: 135° to 150°

5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p14) 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 ( p17)
❏❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example
( p18)
❏❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)
Installation Example ( p19)

❏❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front
speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and
Installation Example added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. By installing such
height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you can select the Dolby
8 7 Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including
overhead sound. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at
least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers.
3´ (0.9 m) 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
or more
front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening
position at an angle.
7,8 Height Speakers
*1 Choose one of the following:
• Front High Speakers
*2 • Rear High Speakers
8 7
*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

3´ (0.9 m)
or more

❏❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front
added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.
8 8 8 By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos, you
can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-date
7 7 7 3D sound including overhead sound. 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.
*3 • Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers
*2 to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.
7,8 Height Speakers
*1 Choose one of the following:
• Top Front Speakers
• Top Middle Speakers
• Top Rear Speakers
*1: 30° to 55°, *2: 65° to 100°, *3: 125° to 150°

❏❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p14) consisting of front
Installation Example 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. By installing such height speakers, when the input format is Dolby Atmos,
8 7 you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up-to-
date 3D sound including overhead sound.
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)
*1 • Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)
*2
8 7
*1: 22° to 30°, *2: 120°

Speaker Connections and “Speaker Setup” Settings

Connections 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
(Note) Speaker Impedance sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires
Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the
be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and 6 Ω or less, the setting is speaker terminal when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel,
required in the Setup menu after the Initial Setup ( p116) is completed. Press or the + side and – side wires touch each other, the protection circuit will be
on the remote controller, and set “2. Speaker” - “Configuration” - “Speaker activated.
Impedance” to “4ohms”.
Connect the Speaker Cables
1/2˝
(12 mm)

Connect the Subwoofer
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.

5.1 Channel System

 “Speaker Setup” settings during
Initial Setup ( p117)
2 3 1
Speaker Setup
6 Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < >
Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker ---
Zone Speaker No
5 4 Bi-Amp No
Select how many speakers you have.

Next
• Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes
• Height Speaker: ---
• Zone Speaker: No
• Bi-Amp: No
This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to “Speaker Installation” ( p14).

5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM
2 3 1 Speaker Setup
Speaker Channels 5.1 ch < >
6 Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker ---
Zone Speaker Zone 2
Bi-Amp No
5 4 Select how many speakers you have.

Next

ZONE 2 • Subwoofer: Yes
• Zone Speaker: Zone 2
• Bi-Amp: No
8 7
MAIN ROOM: This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to “Speaker Installation”
( p14).
ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room
(where this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also,
different sources can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE
2, use either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ( p37)

5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

2 3 1
Speaker Setup
Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker ---
Zone Speaker No
5 4 Bi-Amp Yes

Next

• Subwoofer: Yes
For high- • Zone Speaker: No
frequency
• Bi-Amp: Yes
For low-
frequency
You can configure a 5.1 Channel System ( p14) 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.

7.1 Channel System

2 3 1
Speaker Setup
5 4 Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker ---
Zone Speaker No
Bi-Amp No

Next

• Subwoofer: Yes
• Bi-Amp: No
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” ( p15).

7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM
2 3 1 Speaker Setup
6 Subwoofer Yes
5 4 Height Speaker
Zone Speaker
---
Zone 2
Bi-Amp No
8 7 Next

• Bi-Amp: No
bk 9
MAIN ROOM: 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” ( p15).
ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where
this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different
sources can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use
either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ( p37)
• While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio.

5.1.2 Channel System

8 7  “Speaker Setup” settings during
2 3 1
Speaker Setup
6 Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < >
Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker Front High
Zone Speaker No
Bi-Amp No
5 4
Next
• Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch

• Subwoofer: Yes
• Height Speaker: Select the type of
height speaker actually installed.
• Bi-Amp: No
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 ( p17)
❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18)
❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19)

5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM
8 7 Initial Setup ( p117)
2 3 1 Speaker Setup
Speaker Channels 5.1.2 ch < >
6 Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker Front High
Zone Speaker Zone 2

Bi-Amp No

Next
• Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch

• Height Speaker: Select the type of
height speaker actually installed.
• Bi-Amp: No
bk 9
MAIN ROOM: 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 ( p17)
❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18)
❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19)
ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where
this unit is located). The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different
sources can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use
either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection. ( p37)
• While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, height speakers installed in the main room cannot play audio.

Speaker combinations
• Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination.
SURROUND ZONE 2
Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT Bi-AMP
BACK (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 (*2)
7.1 ch (*2)
2.1.2 ch (*3)
3.1.2 ch (*3)
4.1.2 ch (*3)
5.1.2 ch (*3)
(*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER.

(*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio.
(*3) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio.

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.
Does your TV support the ARC function?
Yes No
• To ARC TV ( p31) • To Non-ARC TV ( p32)

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.
• Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. To
switch between MAIN and SUB, press the Q button ( p108) on the remote
controller, and select “Other” - “HDMI Out”. Note that this jack is not ARC-
compatible.
Setup
• Settings are required to use the ARC function. Select “Yes” for “5. ARC Setup”
in Initial Setup ( p116).
• 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-
a 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.
TV
a HDMI cable

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 the TV does not have a DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT jack, you can use an analog audio cable to connect with the
AUDIO IN TV jack.
• 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.
• Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. To
switch between MAIN and SUB, press the Q button ( p108) on the remote
controller, and select “Other” - “HDMI Out”. Note that this jack is not ARC-
compatible.
(*) 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
b
TV
a HDMI cable, b Digital optical cable

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.
• To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI cable.
Setup
• The HDMI CEC function and HDMI Standby Through function are
automatically enabled if you select “Yes” for “5. ARC Setup” in Initial Setup
( p116). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the Setup menu
after Initial Setup is completed. Press on the remote controller, and select
a "5. Hardware" - "HDMI” to make the settings. ( p101)
• To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of
Streaming media the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output.
player
(*)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.
BD/DVD Cable/Satellite GAME

set-top box
a HDMI cable

Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted

This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI
jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For
example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio
input to BD/DVD jack, too. Thus, video input jacks and audio input jacks should
have the same name for connection. Note that video signals input to the VIDEO
IN jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack are converted to HDMI video signals,
and then output from the HDMI OUT jack.
• To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need
to make a connection for audio signals with a digital coaxial cable or a digital
optical cable.
• According to the illustration, changing the input assignment ( p91)
enables connection to jacks other than the BD/DVD jack.
Setup
• The COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks are compatible only with 480i or 576i
resolution. When connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks, set the
output resolution of the player to 480i or 576i. If there is no option such as
480i, select interlace. If your player does not support 480i or 576i output, use
the VIDEO IN jack.
• To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, set the audio output of
a b c
the connected Blu-ray Disc player etc. to the Bitstream output.
OR
BD/DVD
a Digital coaxial cable, b Analog audio cable, c Component video cable

Connecting an Audio Component

This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using
a digital optical cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that
has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.
• If the turntable has a built-in phono equalizer, connect it to any of the AUDIO
IN jacks other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type
cartridge, install a phono equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge
between the unit and the turntable, and then connect it to any of the AUDIO IN
jacks other than the PHONO jack.
If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the

GND terminal of this unit.
a b a
OR
CD
Turntable
a Analog audio cable , b Digital optical cable

Connecting a Video Camera, etc.

Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front
panel using an HDMI cable or stereo mini plug cable (φ1/8″/3.5 mm).
Video camera
a HDMI cable

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection)
Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2)

You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1-
ch playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable
to connect the ZONE 2 LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the
pre-main amplifier in the separate room. The same source can be played back in
the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played
back in both rooms.
• To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use
either a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable for
connection. Also, the audio from externally connected AV components can be
output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal. When
the AV component is connected to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or
digital optical cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM
output.
a b a
OR
LINE
IN
BD/DVD
Premain Amp.
a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable

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.
b
(North (European,
American and Australian and
Taiwanese models) Asian models)
a a
a Indoor FM antenna, b AM loop antenna

Network Connection
This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless
LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network
connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the
ETHERNET jack with the LAN cable as shown in the illustration. To connect by
Wi-Fi, select “Wireless” for “4. Network Connection” in Initial Setup ( p118),
select your desired setting method, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
For the Wi-Fi connection, stand the wireless antenna for use.
a LAN cable

Connecting the Power Cord

Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed.
• Taiwanese models include removable power cords. Be sure to connect the
power cord to the AC INLET of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet.
Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.
(Taiwanese
models)
a Power cord

Playback
AV Component Playback 42
BLUETOOTH Playback
®
43
Internet Radio 44
Spotify 46
AirPlay® 47
DTS Play-Fi® 48
FlareConnectTM 49
USB Storage Device 50
Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53
Play Queue 58
Listening To the AM/FM Radio 60
Multi-zone 65
Convenience functions 67
Listening Mode 68

AV Component Playback
You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit.
• When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, press Q, and select "Other” - "HDMI Out" to switch between MAIN and SUB.
Basic Operations
Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.
TV’s REMOTE 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
Inputs the player is connected.
INPUT For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack.
TV Press TV to listen the sound of the TV. Also, to play a device connected to the
HDMI 1 AUX INPUT AUDIO/HDMI jack on the front panel, press AUX.
HDMI 2 • When the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically
HDMI 3 when a CEC compliant TV or player is connected to this unit using HDMI
connection.
TV
3. Start play on the AV component.
Input selector

BLUETOOTH® Playback
You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone.
Basic Operations
Pairing
1. When you press the 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-NR686 XXXXXX".
• To connect another BLUETOOTH-enabled device, press and hold the
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.
Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX The input on this unit automatically switches to "BLUETOOTH".
2. Playing the music file.
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.

Internet Radio
By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services, such as TuneIn Radio, etc.
• To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet.
• Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service.
Playing Back
2. Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV.
Inputs 3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to
INPUT confirm the selection.
TV 4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using
HDMI 1 cursor, and then press ENTER to play.
HDMI 2 • To return to the previous screen, press .
HDMI 3
TV
NET
/ / /
ENTER
The illustration shows an image.

Internet Radio Service Menu

You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been
bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected.
The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this
icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen. When
multiple icons are displayed, select the icon with the cursor, and press
ENTER.
Regarding the TuneIn Radio Account

If you create an account on the TuneIn Radio website (tunein.com), and log in it
from this unit, your favorite radio stations or programs you have followed on the
website are automatically added to your "My Presets" on this unit. “My Presets”
is displayed on the next level in the hierarchical structure of TuneIn Radio. To
display a radio station added to "My Presets", you need log into TuneIn Radio
from the unit. To log in, select "Login" - "I have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn
Radio" top list on the unit, and then enter your user name and password.
• If you select "Login” on this unit, a registration code is displayed. By using
this code, you can associate the device on the My Page section of the TuneIn
Radio website so that you can log in from “Login” - “Login with a registration
code” without entering the user name and password.

Spotify
By connecting this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy music played with Spotify Connect wirelessly.
• To play Spotify Connect, install a Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet. Also, you need to obtain a Spotify premium account.
–– For details of Spotify settings, go to:
www.spotify.com/connect/
Playing Back
1. Connect the mobile device to the access point where this unit is connected via
network.
2. Start up the Spotify application.
3. Play a track on the Spotify application, switch the screen to the playback
operation screen, and then tap “Devices Available” on the bottom of the
screen.
Wi-Fi 4. Select this unit.
5. This unit is automatically turned on, the input is switched to NET, and Spotify
will start the streaming playback.
• When “5. Hardware” - “Power Management” - “Network Standby” is set to “Off”
in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote
controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function
( p105) is set to On.
Notes when using the multi-zone function
• To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, select NET manually as the input
of the separate room. Then, select this unit on the Spotify application.
• Volume adjustment with the Spotify application is possible for speakers
connected to the ZONE speaker terminals or when the volume of the audio
device in a separate room is configured so that its volume can be adjusted on
Devices Available Onkyo TX-NR686 XXX
this unit. In any other cases, adjust the volume on the audio device placed in a
separate room.
• To enjoy Spotify music in the main room after playing it in a separate room,
Devices Available switch the input of the main room to NET.

AirPlay®
By connecting this unit to the same network as iOS devices, such as iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad®, you can enjoy music files on iOS devices wirelessly.
• Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.
• Depending on the iOS version, operation screens or operation procedures on the iOS device may be different. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the iOS device.
Basic Operations
1. Connect the iOS device to the access point where this unit is connected via
network.
2. Tap the AirPlay icon on the play screen of the music play application on the
iOS device, and select this unit from the displayed devices.
3. Play the music file on the iOS device.
Wi-Fi in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote
controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function
( p105) is set to On.
• Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced
on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled
device.
You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later)
equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network
beforehand. Then, press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon in
iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file.
iPhone
Onkyo TX-NR686 XXXXXX
e.g., iOS 10

DTS Play-Fi®
2. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.
3. Starting up Onkyo Music Control App will automatically display compatible
devices.
4. Select this device from the compatible devices. Then, a list of applications
such as a music streaming distribution service is displayed. Select the content
https://play-fi.com/ to play, and perform operation according to the on-screen instructions.
When connecting this unit to the same network as mobile devices, such as in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the remote
a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy music played on the mobile device controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function
wirelessly. Music from a streaming distribution service or music in the music ( p105) is set to On.
library on a mobile device can be played. This function also supports a playlist on • For detailed operation and FAQ, visit the following URL.
iTunes. Also, connecting multiple speakers supporting DTS Play-Fi on the same http://www.onkyo.com/playfi/info_o.html
network will enable “Group playback” that plays the same music in separate • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be
rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Onkyo Music Control App required.
(available on iOS or Android™). • This unit does not support the following DTS Play-Fi functions.
–– Spotify
–– Wireless Surround Sound
–– Line In Rebroadcast
–– Internet Radio
–– Critical Listening
–– L/R Stereo Speaker Pairing
Playing Back • Some of the settings in the “Setup menu” cannot be changed on this unit. To
change those settings, cancel the connection of this unit from the application.
1. Download Onkyo Music Control App using your mobile device. • Listening modes cannot be selected during playback.
http://www.onkyo.com/playfi/app_o.html

FlareConnectTM
When downloading Onkyo Controller App (available on iOS or Android™) to

mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can enjoy the group
playback that plays the same music on multiple audio products supporting the
FlareConnect function. You can play audio from external playback devices
connected to each product, music from an Internet radio or network audio service
such as a music streaming distribution service, and music in the music library on
a mobile device.
Playing Back
1. Connect this unit and other devices supporting FlareConnect to the same
network. The illustration shows an image.
2. Download Onkyo Controller App from App Store or Google PlayTM Store.
3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected.
4. Starting up Onkyo Controller App will automatically recognize compatible
devices.
5. Select the screen of the compatible device to operate, and tap the Group icon
at the bottom of the screen.
6. Add a check mark for the audio product on which you want to play the same
music.
7. Select the content to play, and operate according to the on-screen instructions.
• When “5. Hardware” - “Power Management” - “Network Standby” is set to
“Off ” in the Setup menu, turn this unit on manually, and press NET on the
remote controller. In the factory default setting, the Network Standby function
( p105) is set to On. For other devices, check their respective instruction
manuals.

USB Storage Device

You can play music files stored on a USB storage device.
Basic Operations
2. Plug your USB storage device containing music files into the USB port of this
Inputs unit’s rear panel.
INPUT 3. Press NET to display the network service list screen.
TV 4. Select "USB” with the cursors, and then press ENTER.
HDMI 1 • If the "USB" indicator blinks on the display, check whether the USB storage
HDMI 2 device is plugged in properly.
HDMI 3 • Do not unplug the USB storage device while "Connecting..." is being
displayed on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.
TV
5. Press ENTER on the next screen again. The list of folders and music files on
the USB storage device is displayed. Select the folder with the cursors, and
press ENTER to confirm your selection.
6. Select the music file with the cursors, and then press ENTER to start playback.
NET
/ / /
ENTER

• To return to the previous screen, press .

• To display an album title, artist name and album art of a file in WAV format,
make the folder structure and file names as shown below when saving music
files. The album art can be displayed by saving a .jpg file to display on the
screen in the folder of bottom level. Note that a large volume of .jpg file may
take time to be displayed, or may not be displayed.
Folder 1 Folder 1-1 file 1-1
Artist name Album name file 2-1
file 3-1
.jpg file
Folder 1-2 file 1-2

Album name file 2-2
file 3-2
.jpg file
• Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit appear with “”

• The USB port of this unit complies with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer
speed may be insufficient for some content you play, and sound interruptions,
etc. may occur.
• Note that operation is not always guaranteed for all USB storage devices.
• This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass
storage class standard. Also the format of USB storage devices supports
FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.
❏❏ Device and Supported Format ( p52)

Device and Supported Format

USB Storage Device Requirements WAV (.wav/.WAV):
WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.
• This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
storage class standard. 192 kHz
• The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system • Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
format.
AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as
AIFF files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.
an independent device.
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
• Up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and folders can be nested up to
192 kHz
16 levels deep.
• Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
• USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do
not connect these devices to the unit. AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):
• USB storage devices with security functions are not supported on this unit. • Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio
• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
adapter, and use it with a household outlet. • Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR
• Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be available in this function. FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):
Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
contents may not be possible. 192 kHz
• In use of a USB storage device, Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever • Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
for the loss or modification of data stored on a USB storage device, or Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):
malfunction of the USB storage device. We recommend that you back up the • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
data stored on a USB storage device before using it with this unit. 192 kHz
Supported Audio Formats • Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):
This unit supports the following music file formats. Note that sound files that are
• Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF
protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit.
• Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3): Dolby TrueHD (.vr/.mlp/.VR/.MLP):
• Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 192 kHz
• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR
• When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time
WMA (.wma/.WMA):
may not be displayed correctly.
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the
following conditions.
• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported.
When continuously playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless files with the same
format, sampling frequency, the number of channels and quantization bit rate.

Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server)

Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported.
• The network servers supported by this unit are PCs that incorporate players equipped with the server functions such as Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or NASes
supporting the home network function. When using Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, you need to make the settings beforehand. Note that with PCs, only music files
registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played.
Windows Media® Player settings

On Windows Media® Player 11
1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 11.
2. In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to display a dialog box.
3. Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click "OK" to display the
compatible devices.
4. Select this unit, and then click "Allow".
• When it is clicked, the corresponding icon is checked.
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.
• Depending on the version of Windows Media® Player, the names of items to
select may differ from the above description.
On Windows Media® Player 12

1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 12.
2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming” to display a dialog
box.
• If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming
options..." in the "Stream" menu to display the list of playback devices in the
network, and then go to step 4.
3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to display the list of playback devices in the
network.
4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.
❏❏ Playing Back ( p54)

Playing Back
2. Start the server (Windows Media® Player 11, Windows Media® Player 12, or
Inputs NAS device) containing the music files to play.
INPUT 3. Make sure that the PC or NAS is properly connected to the same network as
TV this unit.
HDMI 1 4. Press NET to display the network service list screen.
HDMI 2 • If the "NET" indicator on the display blinks, the unit is not properly
HDMI 3 connected to the network. Check the connection.
TV
5. With the cursors, select "Music Server", and then press ENTER.

NET
/ / /
ENTER

6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the Player 12, it must be configured beforehand.
items list screen. Setting PC
• This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. 1. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 12.
• Depending on the server sharing settings, contents stored on the server 2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming” to display a dialog
may not be displayed. box.
7. With the cursors, select the music file to play, and then press ENTER to start • If the media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming
playback. options..." in the "Stream" menu to display the list of playback devices in the
• If "No Item" is displayed on the screen, check whether the network is network, and then go to step 4.
properly connected. 3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to display the list of playback devices in the
• To return to the previous screen, press . network.
• For music files on a server, up to 20,000 tracks per folder are supported, and 4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".
folders can be nested up to 16 levels deep. 5. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
• Depending on the type of media server, the unit may not recognize it, or may 6. Open the "Stream" menu and confirm that "Allow remote control of my
not be able to play its music files. Player..." is checked.
Searching music files to select select may differ from the above description.
If the server you use supports search functions, the following search function can
be used. Remote playback
Perform the following procedure with available servers displayed using Music 1. Turn on the power of the unit.
Server. 2. Turn on your PC, and start Windows Media® Player 12.
1. With / , select the server containing music files you want to play, and select 3. Select and right-click the music file to play with Windows Media® Player 12.
ENTER. • To remotely play a music file on another server, open the target server from
2. With / , select the Search folder, and press ENTER. The Search folder "Other Libraries", and select the music file to play.
contains the following three folders. 4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window of Windows Media®
• “Search by Artist”: Select this when searching by artist name. Player 12, and start playback on this unit.
• “Search by Album”: Select this when searching by album title. • If your PC is running on Windows® 8.1, click "Play to", and select this unit.
• “Search by Track”: Select this when searching by track title. If your PC is running on Windows® 10, click "Cast to Device", and select
3. With / , select the folder, and press ENTER. this unit. Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play
4. Input a character string to search for, and press ENTER. Then, the search to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the HDMI-
result is displayed. connected TV.
5. With / , select the music files to play, and select ENTER. 5. Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to" window.
• Sometimes, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may
Controlling Remote Playback from a PC differ from the volume displayed on the display of this unit.
• When the volume is changed on this unit, the value is not reflected in the
You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC
"Play to" window.
in your home network. The unit supports remote playback via Windows Media®
• This unit cannot play music files remotely in the following conditions.
Player 12. To use the remote playback function of this unit with Windows Media®
–– It is using a network service.

–– It is playing a music file on a USB storage device.

❏❏ Supported Audio Formats ( p57)

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC and Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):
DSD is not supported. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):
• Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF
• Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
WMA (.wma/.WMA): • When playing files recorded with VBR (Variable bit-rate), the playback time
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz may not be displayed correctly.
• Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps, and VBR • Remote playback does not support the gapless playback.
• WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported.
WAV (.wav/.WAV):
WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.
192 kHz
AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):
AIFF files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio.
192 kHz
AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):
• Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):
192 kHz
LPCM (Linear PCM):
• Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Quantization bit: 16 bit

Play Queue
Adding Play Queue Information

1. Select the “INPUT” input on the application screen, and tap the “USB” icon.
Or, select the “NET” input, and tap the “USB” icon or ”Music Server” icon.
(Depending on the model, the icon names may be different.)
When downloading Onkyo Controller App (available on iOS or Android™) to

mobile devices, such as a smartphone and tablet, you can save your favorite
playlist (Play Queue information) among music files stored in the USB storage
device connected to this unit and music files stored in PC or NAS connected to
the same network as this unit, and you can play the music on the playlist. The
Play Queue information is effective until the power cord of this unit is removed
from the outlet.
Initial Setup
1. Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit.
2. Download Onkyo Controller App from App Store or Google PlayTM Store. 2. Tapping the “+” icon of the track you wan to add will open the pop-up to add
3. Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected. the Play Queue information.
4. Start up Onkyo Controller App, and select this unit.
3. Touch the “Play Now “, “Play Next “ or “Play Last “ icon to add the track
to Play Queue.

• If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only “Play Now “ is 3. To delete a track, tap the track, and slide the trash icon to the left until the icon
displayed. changes to “ ”. Releasing your finger will delete the track from Play Queue.
Sort and Delete

1. Select the “NET” input, tap the “Play Queue” icon, and enter the Play Queue
service screen.
Playing Back
Playback starts when you select “Play Now “ for Play Queue addition, or select
the track in the Play Queue service screen.
2. Tap the “ ” icon of the track to sort, and drag the icon to the destination.

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

Tuning Automatically
1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM".
2. Press MODE 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

When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning

Manually” ( p61). 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 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 “7. Miscellaneous” - “Tuner” -
“AM/FM Frequency Step” or “AM Frequency Step”, and then select the frequency
step for your area. For Taiwanese models, the default value is "10 kHz / 0.2 MHz"
at the time of purchase. Please change it to "9 kHz / 0.05 MHz". Note that when
this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
❏❏ Presetting a Radio Station ( p62)

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.
TUNER
/ / /
ENTER
CLEAR
MEMORY

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) ( p64)

Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM characters. This is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak,
radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio information may not be displayed.
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.
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

Multi-zone
You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1 ch playback in the main room (where this unit is located). The same source can be
played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Also, different sources can be played back in both rooms. For the "NET" or "BLUETOOTH" input selector,
you can select only the same source for the main room and separate room. If you select "NET" in the main room and then select "BLUETOOTH" in the separate room,
the main room setting switches to "BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room.
Switch remote control mode

At the time of purchase, the remote controller is in the mode to control playback
Setting the ZONE
in the main room. To play a source in ZONE 2, set the remote controller to the
control mode
ZONE control mode. To control the main room play again, restore the remote
controller to the main room control mode.
1. While pressing and holding MODE, press ZONE 2 at least 3 seconds until the
remote indicator blinks twice.
• The mode of the remote controller switches to the mode to control ZONE 2.
• To restore the main room control mode, while pressing and holding MODE,
press MAIN at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks once.
Setting the ZONE control mode Setting the main room control mode
Setting the main room

control mode
ZONE 2
MAIN
MODE MODE

Playing Back
Set the remote controller to the ZONE control mode ( p65), and then perform
the following operations.
1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and press .
• “Z2” on the display of the main unit lights up.
2. Press the input selector of the input source you want to play in the separate room.
To control on the main unit, press ZONE 2, and then within 8 seconds, press the
input selector button of the input to be played in the separate room. To play the same
source in the main room and separate room, press ZONE 2 of the main unit twice.
3. When using the ZONE 2 LINE OUT connection, adjust the sound volume on the
pre-main amplifier in the separate room. As for the ZONE speaker output, adjust
the volume on the remote controller. To do this on the main unit, press ZONE 2,
and then within 8 seconds, adjust the volume using the MASTER VOLUME dial.
• If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z2 indicator is
dimmed, and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room
only. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in standby also switches the
playback mode to playback in a separate room only.
• When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back
speakers or height speakers cannot play audio.
• The audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE
2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal. When the AV component
is connected to this unit with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable,
change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output.
• DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 when
selected with the "NET" input selector.
• If ZONE 2 is on, power consumption during standby will increase.
• If ZONE 2 is turned on when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected in the
main room , the mode will automatically switch to the Direct listening mode.
(European, Australian,Taiwanese and Asian models)
To set the function to off: Press while the remote controller is in the ZONE
control mode. Alternatively, press the OFF button on the main unit.

Convenience functions
Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the sound quality of the front speakers.
1. Press the TONE button on the main unit to select the setting to adjust from
"Bass” and "Treble".
Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the front speakers.
Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers.
2. Turn the TONE dial for adjustment.
The tone can be adjusted on the quick menu using the remote controller.
( p108)

Listening Mode
This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes, and you can select the optimum listening mode for movies, TV, music, and games by pressing MOVIE/TV,
MUSIC, and GAME.
Selecting a Listening mode

1. Press one from among MOVIE/TV, MUSIC, and GAME during playback.
2. Press the selected button repeatedly to switch the modes displayed on the
display of the main unit.
• Each of MOVIE/TV, MUSIC and GAME 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” ( p70).
MOVIE/TV
• For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to
"Selectable Listening Modes” ( p75). MUSIC
GAME

Checking the input format and listening mode

Pressing repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following
order.
Input source and volume
Listening mode
Input format
The display is switched in

a few seconds.
Sampling frequency
Input signal resolution

Listening Mode Effects

In alphabetical order region (sound elements for the subwoofer).
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set
AllCh Stereo audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
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. DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+)
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital
Direct Plus audio format.
This listening mode can be selected for all input signals. Processing that affects The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital,
sound quality is shut down, and sound closer to the original is reproduced. The increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality
sound is reproduced with the sound field based on the number of channels in the by giving more flexibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is an optional audio
input signal. For example, a 2ch signal is output only from the front speakers. format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1
Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected. channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
Dolby Atmos audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos
audio format.
DSur (Dolby Audio - DSur)
The Dolby Atmos audio format has been implemented in movie theaters This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to
equipped with the latest facilities, and enables a revolutionary sound experience suit the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals
in home theaters. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on from 2 channels or 5.1 channels to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels respectively. As
channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have well as traditional speaker setups, this supports ceiling-embedded speakers and
independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby playback systems for Dolby Atmos that adopt the Dolby speaker technology.
Atmos is an optional audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more three-
dimensional sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener. DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD)
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD
audio output on the player to Bitstream output. audio format.
The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a “lossless” format expanded based on the
DD (Dolby Audio - DD) lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby TrueHD is an optional audio
audio format. format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. 7.1ch is
Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio recorded at 96 kHz/24 bit, and 5.1ch is recorded at 192 kHz/24 bit.
format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front channels, one center audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass

DSD possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as
the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates.
This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
• This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal. audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
However, depending on the connected player, better sound may be obtained
by setting the output on the player side to the PCM output. DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)
• This listening mode cannot be selected if the output setting on your Blu-ray This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD High
Disc/DVD player is not set to DSD. Resolution Audio audio format.
DTS DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for
Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio channels such as the surround back channel at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at
format. a resolution of 24 bits.
The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
This format is an optional audio format for DVD-Video and a standard format for audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
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 DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)
region (sound elements for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD
volume of data, with a maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz, at a resolution of 24 Master Audio audio format.
bits and a bit rate of 1.5 Mbps. DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional
audio output on the player to Bitstream output. channels such as the surround back channel using the lossless audio
DTS 96/24 reproduction technology. 96 kHz/24 bit is supported for 7.1ch, and 192 kHz/24 bit
is supported for 5.1ch.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set
audio format. audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
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 DTS Neural:X
channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to
region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed reproduction is achieved by suit the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals
recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits. from 2 channels or 5.1 channels to 5.1 channels or 7.1 channels respectively.
audio output on the player to Bitstream output. DTS:X
DTS Express This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio
format.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on
audio format. traditional channel based formats (5.1ch and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic
DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is

audio mixing, and it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds and the Game-Sports
ability to express sound movement.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set This mode is suitable for sports games.
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
Mono
ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) In this mode, when the input signal is analog or PCM, the left and right front
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES speakers output the sound in monaural.
Discrete audio format.
DTS-ES Discrete is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD-Video and
Multich (Multichannel)
Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 6.1 channels with a monaural This mode is suitable to play sources recorded in multichannel PCM.
surround back channel added.
• To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set Orchestra
audio output on the player to Bitstream output. 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
ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) reverberation of a large hall.
This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Matrix
audio format. Pure Audio (European, Australian and Asian
DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on 5.1ch for DVD-Video and models)
Blu-ray Discs. A monaural surround back channel is inserted to this format by
This mode reproduces the original sound more faithfully. The display and analog
matrix encoding. During playback, 6.1 channel-playback is achieved by the matrix
video circuit are turned off to provide purer sound.
decoder on this unit.
Note that the sound adjustment is not available when this mode is selected.
• Selecting this mode turns off the analog video circuit, so the video signals
audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
input through jacks other than the HDMI IN jack cannot be displayed on the
Full Mono TV.
• This cannot be selected when using the Multi-zone function. Activating the
In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear
Multi-zone function while this mode is selected will automatically switch the
is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.
listening mode to Direct.
Game-Action Stereo
This mode is suitable for games with a lot of action.
In this mode, sound is output from the right and left front speakers and
Game-Rock subwoofer.
This mode is suitable for games with rock content. Studio-Mix

Game-RPG This mode is suitable for rock or pop music. This mode creates a lively sound
field with a powerful acoustic image as if you are at a club or rock concert.
This mode is suitable for role-playing games.

T-D (Theater-Dimensional) • Timbre Matching

The perception of human ears differs depending on the sound direction. Movie
In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound theaters have many surround speakers installed, so they are excellent at
even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds surrounding the viewers with natural sound, but home theaters have only two
reach the listener’s left and right ears. surround speakers installed. The Timbre Matching function filters the signals sent
THX to the surround speakers, and adjusts the tonal characteristics of front speakers
and surround speakers to create smooth sound movement from front speakers to
THX is a series of specifications for the accurate reproduction of movies surround speakers.
propounded by the film director George Lucas. THX listening modes include
the THX Cinema mode, etc. Using technology such as THX Loudness Plus and • Adaptive Decorrelation
Timbre Matching, the sound of a movie theater is reproduced accurately. While movie theaters have many surround speakers to enable the experience
where viewers are surrounded with sound, home theaters normally have only two
THX technology: surround speakers. Such two surround speakers give a headphone-like sound,
A movie soundtrack is mixed in a large-scale theater specially made for mixing not a broad and embracing surround sound. If a listener moves away from the
that is called a dubbing stage on the assumption that the soundtrack is played middle position between the surround speakers, the sound from the surround
in such theaters with similar equipment and conditions. These soundtracks speakers is absorbed into the sound from the nearby speakers, and cannot be
are recorded as is, even when recording to a DVD-Video, for example, without distinguished any more. Adaptive Decorrelation changes the time axis and phase
making any modifications to suit a home theater environment. THX technology between the surround channels so that you can enjoy the same spatial sound
is able to reproduce the movie theater sound accurately in a home theater with two surround speakers as in a movie theater .
environment by minimizing acoustic and spatial deviation.
• ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)
• THX Loudness Plus ASA is a technology patented by THX to provide a broad surround sound
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology mounted on THX Ultra experience by adjusting the sounds of two surround speakers on the sides and
and THX Select-certified AV receivers. With THX Loudness Plus, home theater two surround speakers at the back. When installing the surround back speakers,
audience can experience the rich details of surround sound at any volume level. be sure to select the distance between the two surround back speakers in the
If the volume is turned down below the reference level, elements of sound in a THX Audio settings. This setting optimizes the surround sound environment.
certain range are lost, or the sound is perceived differently by audience. THX
Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur when the THX listening modes:
volume is reduced, by intelligently adjusting ambient surround channel levels and –– THX Cinema: Use this mode in a home theater environment to play the
frequency response. soundtrack that was recorded on the assumption that it is played in a movie
theater or similar large area. In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is set to the
• Re-EQ theater level, and Re-EQ, Timbre Matching and Adaptive Decorrelation are all
The speakers for the front channel in a movie theater are installed behind the enabled.
screen. For this reason the high range is enhanced in the sound track of the front
channel in view of acoustic characteristics such as the necessity to penetrate the –– THX Games: Use this mode for high-fidelity spatial reproduction of game
screen. Re-EQ adjusts the soundtrack with the enhanced high range to make it sound. THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the audio level of the
suitable for a home theater. game, and Timbre Matching is enabled.
–– THX Music: This mode mainly adjusts the playback of music sources that are
mastered to a much higher quality obviously than movie audio. In this mode,

THX Loudness Plus is set to a level suited to the playback of music, and
Timbre Matching is enabled.
–– THX Sel Cin (THX Select Cinema): The THX Select Cinema mode provides a
high-quality surround sound experience by expanding movie sources recorded
in 5.1ch for 7.1ch playback. In this mode, the THX ASA processing technology
gives smooth transition between side and back surround sounds, creating the
best atmosphere and directional sense of surround sound.
–– THX Sel Gam (THX Select Games): Select the THX Select Games mode
to play game sound recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the
THX ASA processing technology enables the playback of game sound in a
360-degree sound field which was recorded in PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital and
other 5.1ch formats.
–– THX Sel Mus (THX Select Music): Select THX Select Music to play music
sources recorded in a multichannel format. In this mode, the THX ASA
processing technology creates a broad and stable back sound field when
playing music sources recorded in 5.1ch, such as DTS, Dolby Digital, and
DVD-Audio.
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 field image, giving the impression of being in front of the stage.

Selectable listening modes

You can select a variety of listening modes MOVIE/TV button Input Format Listening Mode
according to the audio format of the signal to be
Multich PCM Direct
input. Input Format Listening Mode
Multich*1
• List of listening modes selectable with the Analog Direct
MOVIE/TV button ( p75) DSur
Mono
• List of listening modes selectable with the MUSIC DTS Neural:X
DSur
button ( p78) THX Cinema*2
• List of listening modes selectable with the GAME DTS Neural:X
THX Sel Cin*3
button ( p82) THX Cinema*1
TV Logic*4
• Selectable listening modes when headphones TV Logic*2
are connected are Pure Audio, Mono, Direct, and AllCh Stereo*5
AllCh Stereo*3
Stereo only. Full Mono*3
Full Mono*5
T-D
T-D
*1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*1 Surround speakers need to be installed. *2 Surround speakers need to be installed.
*2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*3 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the
*3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
input format is 5.1 ch.
installed. *4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

Input Format Listening Mode
installed.
PCM Direct
Music files (except DSD/ Mono
Dolby TrueHD)
DSur
DTS Neural:X
THX Cinema*1
TV Logic*2
AllCh Stereo*3
Full Mono*3
T-D
*1 Surround speakers need to be installed.
installed.

Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
DSD Direct DD Direct DTHD Direct
DSD *1 *2
DD *1 *2
DTHD*1 *2
DSur DSur DSur
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
THX Cinema*3 THX Cinema*3 THX Cinema*3
THX Sel Cin *4
THX Sel Cin *4
THX Sel Cin*4
TV Logic*5 TV Logic*5 TV Logic*5
AllCh Stereo*6 AllCh Stereo*6 AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*6 Full Mono *6
Full Mono*6
T-D T-D T-D
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3 Surround speakers need to be installed. *3 Surround speakers need to be installed. *3 Surround speakers need to be installed.
*4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the *4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the *4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the
input format is 5.1 ch. input format is 5.1 ch. input format is 5.1 ch.
*5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed. installed. installed.
Dolby Atmos Direct DD+ Direct DTS Direct
• You can select the Dolby Atmos DD+*1 *2 DTS*1 *2
DD+ or DTHD
listening mode if TV Logic DSur DSur
surround back speakers AllCh Stereo DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
or height speakers are Full Mono THX Cinema*3 THX Cinema*3
not connected.
T-D THX Sel Cin *4
THX Sel Cin*4
TV Logic *5
TV Logic*5
AllCh Stereo*6 AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6
T-D T-D
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the *4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the
input format is 5.1 ch. input format is 5.1 ch.

*5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
*6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
installed. installed.

DTS 96/24 Direct DTS-HD HR Direct DTS-ES Direct
DTS 96/24 *1 *2
DTS-HD HR *1 *2
DTS*1
DSur DSur ES Matrix*2
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X ES Discrete*2
THX Cinema *3
THX Cinema *3
DSur
THX Sel Cin*4 THX Sel Cin*4 DTS Neural:X
TV Logic*5 TV Logic*5 THX Cinema*3
AllCh Stereo*6 AllCh Stereo*6 TV Logic*4
Full Mono *6
Full Mono *6
AllCh Stereo*5
T-D T-D Full Mono*5
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.
T-D
*1 This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.
*2 Surround back speakers need to be installed.
DTS Express Direct DTS-HD MSTR Direct DTS:X Direct
DTS Express*1 *2 DTS-HD MSTR*1 *2 DTS:X
DSur DSur TV Logic*1
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X AllCh Stereo*2
THX Cinema *3
THX Cinema *3 Full Mono*2
THX Sel Cin *4
THX Sel Cin *4 T-D
TV Logic*5 TV Logic*5 *2 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
AllCh Stereo*6 AllCh Stereo*6 installed.
Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6

T-D T-D
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

installed. installed.

MUSIC button Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
Multich PCM Pure Audio DSD Pure Audio
Direct Direct
Analog Pure Audio
Stereo Stereo
Direct
Multich*1 DSD*1 *2
Stereo
DSur DSur
DSur
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
DTS Neural:X
THX Music*2 THX Music*3
THX Music*1
THX Sel Mus*3 THX Sel Music*4
Orchestra*2
Orchestra *4
Orchestra*5
Unplugged*2
Unplugged *4
Unplugged*5
Studio-Mix*2
Studio-Mix *4
Studio-Mix*5
AllCh Stereo*3
AllCh Stereo *5
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*3
Full Mono *5
Full Mono*6
*2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
*3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *2 Surround speakers need to be installed. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
installed. *3 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the *3 Surround speakers need to be installed.
input format is 5.1 ch. *4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the
Input Format Listening Mode *4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. input format is 5.1 ch.
*5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
PCM Pure Audio installed. *6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
Music files (except DSD/ Direct installed.

Dolby TrueHD) Input Format Listening Mode
Stereo
DSur Dolby Atmos Pure Audio
• You can select the Direct
DTS Neural:X DD+ or DTHD
THX Music *1
listening mode if Stereo
Orchestra *2 surround back speakers Dolby Atmos
or height speakers are Orchestra
Unplugged *2
not connected.
Studio-Mix *2 Unplugged
AllCh Stereo*3 Studio-Mix
Full Mono*3 AllCh Stereo
*1 Surround speakers need to be installed. Full Mono
installed.

DD Pure Audio DD+ Pure Audio DTHD Pure Audio
Direct Direct Direct
Stereo Stereo Stereo
DD*1 *2 DD+*1 *2 DTHD*1 *2
DSur DSur DSur
THX Music*3 THX Music*3 THX Music*3
THX Sel Mus *4
THX Sel Mus *4
THX Sel Mus*4
Orchestra *5
Orchestra *5
Orchestra*5
Unplugged *5
Unplugged *5
Unplugged*5
Studio-Mix *5
Studio-Mix *5
Studio-Mix*5
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

DTS Pure Audio DTS 96/24 Pure Audio DTS Express Pure Audio
DTS*1 *2 DTS 96/24*1 *2 DTS Express*1 *2
DSur DSur DSur
THX Music*3 THX Music*3 THX Music*3
THX Sel Mus*4 THX Sel Mus*4 THX Sel Mus*4
Orchestra *5
Orchestra *5
Orchestra*5
Unplugged *5
Unplugged *5
Unplugged*5
Studio-Mix *5
Studio-Mix *5
Studio-Mix*5
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6 Full Mono*6

DTS-HD HR Pure Audio DTS-HD MSTR Pure Audio DTS-ES Pure Audio
DTS-HD HR*1 *2 DTS-HD MSTR*1 *2 DTS*1
THX Music*3 THX Music*3 DSur
THX Sel Mus*4 THX Sel Mus*4 DTS Neural:X
Orchestra*5 Orchestra*5 THX Music*3
Unplugged *5
Unplugged *5
Orchestra*4
Studio-Mix *5
Studio-Mix *5
Unplugged*4
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
Studio-Mix*4
Full Mono *6
Full Mono *6
AllCh Stereo*5
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. Full Mono*5

DTS:X Pure Audio
Direct
Stereo
DTS:X
Orchestra*1
Unplugged*1
Studio-Mix*1
AllCh Stereo*2
Full Mono*2
installed.

GAME button Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode
Multich PCM Direct DSD Direct
Multich *1
DSD*1 *2
Analog Direct
DSur DSur
DSur
DTS Neural:X DTS Neural:X
DTS Neural:X
THX Games*2 THX Games*3
THX Games*1
THX Sel Gam *3
THX Sel Gam*4
Game-RPG*2
Game-RPG*4 Game-RPG*5
Game-Action*2
Game-Action*4 Game-Action*5
Game-Rock*2
Game-Rock *4
Game-Rock*5
Game-Sports*2
Game-Sports *4
Game-Sports*5
AllCh Stereo*3
AllCh Stereo *5
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono*3
Full Mono *5
Full Mono*6
T-D
T-D T-D
*2 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *1 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
*3 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *2 Surround speakers need to be installed. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
*3 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the *3 Surround speakers need to be installed.
installed.
input format is 5.1 ch. *4 Surround back speakers need to be installed. Can be selected when the
Input Format Listening Mode *4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. input format is 5.1 ch.
*5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be *5 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
PCM Direct installed. *6 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be
Music files (except DSD/ DSur installed.

Dolby TrueHD) Input Format Listening Mode
DTS Neural:X
THX Games*1 Dolby Atmos Direct
• You can select the Dolby Atmos
Game-RPG *2
DD+ or DTHD
Game-Action *2
listening mode if Game-RPG
Game-Rock *2 surround back speakers Game-Action
or height speakers are Game-Rock
Game-Sports *2
not connected.
AllCh Stereo *3 Game-Sports
Full Mono*3 AllCh Stereo
T-D Full Mono
*1 Surround speakers need to be installed. T-D
installed.

DD Direct DD+ Direct DTHD Direct
DD *1 *2
DD+ *1 *2
DTHD*1 *2
DSur DSur DSur
THX Games*3 THX Games*3 THX Games*3
THX Sel Gam*4 THX Sel Gam*4 THX Sel Gam*4
Game-RPG*5 Game-RPG*5 Game-RPG*5
Game-Action *5
Game-Action *5
Game-Action*5
Game-Rock *5
Game-Rock *5
Game-Rock*5
Game-Sports *5
Game-Sports *5
Game-Sports*5
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono *6
Full Mono *6
Full Mono*6
T-D T-D T-D

DTS Direct DTS 96/24 Direct DTS Express Direct
DTS *1 *2
DTS 96/24 *1 *2
DTS Express*1 *2
DSur DSur DSur
THX Games*3 THX Games*3 THX Games*3
THX Sel Gam *4
THX Sel Gam *4
THX Sel Gam*4
Game-RPG*5 Game-RPG*5 Game-RPG*5
Game-Action*5 Game-Action*5 Game-Action*5
Game-Rock *5
Game-Rock *5
Game-Rock*5
Game-Sports *5
Game-Sports *5
Game-Sports*5
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo*6
Full Mono *6
Full Mono *6
Full Mono*6
T-D T-D T-D

DTS-HD HR Direct DTS-HD MSTR Direct DTS-ES Direct
DTS-HD HR *1 *2
DTS-HD MSTR *1 *2
DTS*1
THX Games *3
THX Games *3
DSur
THX Sel Gam*4 THX Sel Gam*4 DTS Neural:X
Game-RPG*5 Game-RPG*5 THX Games*3
Game-Action*5 Game-Action*5 Game-RPG*4
Game-Rock *5
Game-Rock *5
Game-Action*4
Game-Sports *5
Game-Sports *5
Game-Rock*4
AllCh Stereo *6
AllCh Stereo *6
Game-Sports*4
Full Mono *6
Full Mono *6
AllCh Stereo*5
T-D T-D Full Mono*5
*1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. T-D

DTS:X Direct
DTS:X
Game-RPG*1
Game-Action*1
Game-Rock*1
Game-Sports*1
AllCh Stereo*2
Full Mono*2
T-D
installed.

Setup Menu
Menu list
You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to “Menu operations”. ( p88)
1. Input/Output 1. TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the TV. p89
Assign 2. HDMI Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. p90
3. Video Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and the p91
VIDEO IN jacks.
4. Digital Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. p92
5. Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. p92
2. Speaker 1. Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. p93
2. Crossover Change the settings of crossover frequencies. p94
3. Distance Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. p95
4. Level Calibration Adjust the volume level of each speaker. p95
5. Dolby Enabled Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. p96
Speaker
6. Equalizer Settings Adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker. p96
7. THX Audio Change the THX Audio settings. p97
3. Audio Adjust 1. Multiplex/Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. p98
2. Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. p98
3. DTS Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. p98
4. LFE Level Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, p98
and DSD signals.
5. Volume Change the Volume settings. p99

4. Source 1. IntelliVolume Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices p99
connected to this unit.
2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p99
Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input p100
selector.
Video Select When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the input from which p100
video is displayed on the TV.
5. Hardware 1. HDMI Change the settings for the HDMI functions. p101
2. Network Change the settings for the Network functions. p102
3. Bluetooth Change the settings for the Bluetooth function. p104
4. Power Management Change the settings for the power-save function. p104
6. Multi Zone 1. Zone 2 Change the settings for Zone 2. p106

2. Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play. p106
7. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner. p106
2. Remote ID Change the remote controller ID. p106
3. Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. p107
4. Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. p107
5. Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. p107

Menu operations
Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings.
Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu.
Setup
1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD
2. Speaker 2. HDMI Input
3. Audio Adjust 3. Video Input
4. Source 4. Digital Audio Input
5. Hardware 5. Analog Audio Input
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller, and press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
Use the cursors / to change the default values.
• To exit the settings, press .

1. Input/Output Assign Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Impose OSD On Set whether or not to display information such as
1. TV Out / OSD volume adjustment or switching of input on the TV
screen.
Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the "On": OSD is displayed on the TV.
TV. "Off": OSD is not displayed on the TV.
• OSD may not be displayed depending on the
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details input signal even if "On" is selected. In this case,
HDMI Out MAIN Select the HDMI jack to be connected with the TV. change the resolution of the connected device.
"MAIN": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT Mini Player OSD Always On You can display on the TV the images from another
MAIN jack input selected last while playing the audio from
"SUB": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT NET or BLUETOOTH input. After switching the
SUB jack input to NET or BLUETOOTH, play the images
"MAIN+SUB": When connecting to both the MAIN and audio. And then when you press MODE on
and SUB jacks the remote controller, the image is displayed in
Dolby Vision MAIN To output Dolby Vision video from the player to full-screen mode, and the audio information (Mini
a TV that supports Dolby Vision, select either Player) for NET or BLUETOOTH is displayed in
the HDMI OUT MAIN jack or HDMI OUT SUB the corner of the screen. You can set whether to
jack to which the Dolby Vision-supported TV is always display this Mini Player on the screen.
connected. This setting is only necessary if you "Always On": The Mini Player is always displayed.
have set "HDMI Out" to "MAIN+SUB" and you have "Auto Off": The Mini Player turns off automatically
connected a TV to both the MAIN and SUB jacks. in 30 seconds after displayed. If operation such as
"MAIN": To output Dolby Vision video to a Dolby changing the volume is performed, it is displayed
Vision-supported TV connected to the HDMI OUT again for 30 seconds.
MAIN jack. • Each time the MODE button is pressed, the
"SUB": To output Dolby Vision video to a Dolby image display/non-display can be switched.
Vision-supported TV connected to the HDMI OUT • This setting cannot be selected if "Impose OSD"
SUB jack. is set to "Off".
• After selecting "MAIN" or "SUB", if the video Screen Saver 3 minutes Set the time to start the screen saver.
on the TV does not appear correctly, set this to Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes",
"Off". "10 minutes" and "Off".
OSD Language English Select the on-screen display language from the
following.
(North American models) English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish
(European, Australian, Asian and Taiwanese
models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese

2. HDMI Input Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. TV --- "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the TV button. If
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an
HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input
BD/DVD HDMI 1 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
selector, change its setting to "---" first.
2.2) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the BD/DVD
button. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To PHONO --- "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the PHONO
input selector, change its setting to "---" first. button. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To
select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another
CBL/SAT HDMI 2 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
input selector, change its setting to "---" first.
2.2) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the CBL/SAT
button. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To
GAME HDMI 3 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
2.2) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the GAME
STRM BOX HDMI 4 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
2.2) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the STRM BOX
PC HDMI 5 (HDCP "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
2.2) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the PC button. If
you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an
HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input
CD --- "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 6 (HDCP 2.2)":
Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the CD button.
If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select
an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input

3. Video Input Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO PHONO --- "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the PHONO
IN jacks and the VIDEO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---".
button.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN
jack to the PHONO button.
BD/DVD COMPONENT 1 "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the BD/DVD
button.
"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN
jack to the BD/DVD button.
CBL/SAT VIDEO 1 "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the CBL/SAT
button.
jack to the CBL/SAT button.
GAME COMPONENT 2 "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign
the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the GAME
button.
jack to the GAME button.
STRM BOX VIDEO 2 "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the STRM BOX
button.
jack to the STRM BOX button.
PC --- "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the PC button.
jack to the PC button.
CD --- "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the CD button.
jack to the CD button.
TV --- "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the TV button.
jack to the TV button.

4. Digital Audio Input 5. Analog Audio Input

Change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you
OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". do not assign a jack, select "---".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
BD/DVD COAXIAL "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a BD/DVD AUDIO 1 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the BD/DVD button. IN jack to the BD/DVD button.
CBL/SAT --- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a CBL/SAT AUDIO 2 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CBL/SAT button. IN jack to the CBL/SAT button.
GAME --- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a GAME AUDIO 3 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the GAME button. IN jack to the GAME button.
STRM BOX --- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a STRM BOX AUDIO 4 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the STRM BOX button. IN jack to the STRM BOX button.
PC --- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a PC --- "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the PC button. IN jack to the PC button.
CD OPTICAL 1 "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a CD AUDIO 5 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CD button. IN jack to the CD button.
TV OPTICAL 2 "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a TV AUDIO 6 "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 6": Assign a desired AUDIO
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV button. IN jack to the TV button.
PHONO --- "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a PHONO PHONO The setting cannot be changed.
desired DIGITAL IN jack to the PHONO button.
• Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32kHz,
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz/16bit, 20bit, and 24bit.

2. Speaker Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Bi-Amp No Set whether the front speakers are bi-amp
1. Configuration connected.
"No": When front speakers are not bi-amp
Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. connected
"Yes": When front speakers are bi-amp connected
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details • This setting is fixed to "No" if “Zone Speaker” is
Speaker 7.1 ch Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch", "5.1 ch", "6.1 set to “Zone 2”.
Channels ch", "7.1 ch", "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch” or • This setting cannot be selected when surround
"5.1.2 ch" to suit the number of speaker channels back speakers or height speakers are installed.
connected. Speaker 6ohms Set the impedance (Ω) of the connected speakers.
Subwoofer Yes Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not. Impedance "4ohms": When any of the connected speakers
"Yes": When a subwoofer is connected have 4 Ω or more to less than 6 Ω impedance
"No": When a subwoofer is not connected "6ohms": When the connected speakers all have
6 Ω or more impedance
Height Speaker Top Middle Set the speaker type if height speakers are
• For impedance, check the indications on the
connected to the SURROUND BACK or HEIGHT
back of the speakers or their instruction manual.
terminals.
Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top
Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)” or
"Dolby Speaker (Surr)” 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 Speaker No Set whether speakers are connected to Zone 2
speaker terminals.
"Zone 2": When speakers are connected to Zone 2
speaker terminals
"No": When speakers are not connected to Zone 2
speaker terminals

2. Crossover Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Change the settings of crossover frequencies. Surround 80Hz(THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to
"200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
• As for the THX-certified speakers, the following settings are recommended.
channel.
–– Crossover frequency → "80Hz(THX)" "Full Band": Full band will be output.
–– “LPF of LFE” → “80Hz” • "Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is
–– “Double Bass” → “Off” set to "Full Band".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details connection is correct, check if the setting in
Front 80Hz(THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to “Configuration” - "Speaker Channels" matches
"200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each the number of connected channels.
channel. Surround Back 80Hz(THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to
"Full Band": Full band will be output. "200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each
• If "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No", channel.
"Front" is fixed to "Full Band", and the low "Full Band": Full band will be output.
pitched range of the other channels is output • "Full Band" can be selected only when
from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction "Surround" is set to "Full Band".
manual of your speakers to make the setting. • If the item cannot be selected even though
Center 80Hz(THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to connection is correct, check if the setting in
"200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each “Configuration” - "Speaker Channels" matches
channel. the number of connected channels.
"Full Band": Full band will be output. LPF of LFE 120Hz Set the low-pass filter for LFE (low-frequency
• "Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is effect) signals in order to pass only the lower
set to "Full Band". frequency signals than the set value, and thus
• If the item cannot be selected even though cancel unwanted noises. The low-pass filter is
connection is correct, check if the setting in effective only on sources with LFE channel.
“Configuration” - "Speaker Channels" matches The value from "80Hz" to "120Hz" can be set.
the number of connected channels. "Off": When this function is not used
Height 80Hz(THX) Select the crossover frequency from "40Hz" to Double Bass On This can be selected only when "Configuration”
"200Hz" to start outputting frequencies for each - "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to
channel. "Full Band".
"Full Band": Full band will be output. Bass output is boosted by feeding bass sounds
• "Full Band" can be selected only when "Front" is from the front right and left, and center speakers to
set to "Full Band". the subwoofer.
• If the item cannot be selected even though "On": Bass output is boosted.
connection is correct, check if the setting in "Off": Bass output is not boosted.
“Configuration” - "Speaker Channels" matches • This function is not automatically set even if
the number of connected channels. AccuEQ Room Calibration is performed.

3. Distance • 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
Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. 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.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front Left 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and 4. Level Calibration
the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker.
Center 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and
the listening position. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Front Right 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and Front Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
the listening position. (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
Height Left 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and time you change the value. Select the desired level.
the listening position. Center 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2 time you change the value. Select the desired level.
is on. Front Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
Height Right 9.0 ft/2.70 m Specify the distance between each speaker and (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
the listening position. time you change the value. Select the desired level.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" Height Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2 (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
is on. time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surround Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
the listening position. - “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2
Surr Back Right 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and is on.
the listening position. Height Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2 time you change the value. Select the desired level.
is on. • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
Surr Back Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and - “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2
the listening position. is on.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" Surround Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2 (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
is on. time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Surround Left 7.0 ft/2.10 m Specify the distance between each speaker and Surr Back Right 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB"
the listening position. (in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
Subwoofer 12.0 ft/3.60 m Specify the distance between each speaker and time you change the value. Select the desired level.
the listening position. • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2
• Default values vary depending on the regions. is on.

Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 6. Equalizer Settings

Surr Back Left 0 dB Select a value between “-12 dB” and “+12 dB” You can adjust the output volume of the range for each connected speaker.
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
Adjust the volume of different sound ranges for each speaker. You can set three
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
different equalizers in Preset 1 to 3. The number of frequencies that can be
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2 selected for each speaker is up to five bands for the Subwoofer and nine bands
is on. for the other speakers.
Surround Left 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB" Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each
time you change the value. Select the desired level. Front 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between
"25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
Subwoofer 0 dB Select a value between "-15 dB" and "+12 dB" the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and
(in 1 dB increments). A test tone will be output each "+6.0 dB" with / .
time you change the value. Select the desired level.
Center 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between
5. Dolby Enabled Speaker "25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and
Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. "+6.0 dB" with / .
Height 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between
"25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
Dolby Enabled 6.0 ft/1.80 m Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and
Speaker to Ceiling Speaker and the ceiling. Select between "+6.0 dB" with / .
"0.1 ft/0.03 m" and "15.0 ft/4.50 m" (0.1 ft/0.03 m • The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
units). - “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2
• The unit of distance (ft/m) is displayed using the is on.
unit selected for the "Distance” setting.
Surround 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between
AccuReflex Off You can enhance the reflection effect of Dolby "25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
Enabled Speakers from the ceiling. the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and
"Off": When this function is not used "+6.0 dB" with / .
"On": When this function is used
Surround Back 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between
• This setting can be selected when “Configuration” - “Height Speaker” is set to “Dolby "25 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust
Speaker”. the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and
"+6.0 dB" with / .
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration"
- “Zone Speaker” is set to “Zone 2” and Zone 2
is on.

Subwoofer 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency between BGC Off Correct an emphasized bass sound when listening
"25 Hz" and "160 Hz" with the cursors / , adjust to music near the wall or boundary of the room due
the volume of that frequency between "-6.0 dB" and to layout limitation of the listening room. The THX
"+6.0 dB" with / . Select receivers can adjust the balance of bass
• This cannot be selected if "Configuration" - sound.
"Subwoofer" is set to "No". "On": When this function is used
"Off": When this function is not used
• Depending on the input source or listening mode setting, the desired effect may not be • In the following cases, the setting cannot be
achieved. changed:
7. THX Audio –– "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No".
–– "THX Ultra / Select Subwoofer" is set to "No".
Change the THX Audio settings. Loudness Plus On When this is set to "On", you can enjoy even subtle
nuances of audio expression at low volume. This
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details is only available when the THX listening mode is
Back Speaker >4.0 ft/>1.2 m Select the distance between the surround back selected.
Spacing speakers from "<1.0 ft/<0.3 m", "1.0 - 4.0 ft/0.3 - 1.2 THX Loudness Plus
m", and ">4.0 ft/>1.2 m". THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control
• The unit of distance (ft/m) is displayed using the technology mounted on THX Ultra and THX Select-
unit selected for the "Distance” setting. certified receivers.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" With THX Loudness Plus, home theater audience
- “Zone Speaker” is set to a selection item other can experience the rich details of surround sound
than “No” and Zone 2 is on. at any volume level.
• If the item cannot be selected even though If the volume is turned down below the reference
connection is correct, check if the setting in level, elements of sound in a certain range are lost
“Configuration” - "Speaker Channels" matches or the sound is perceived differently by the listener.
the number of connected channels. THX Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and
THX Ultra / Select No Set whether a THX-certified subwoofer is spatial shifts that occur when the volume level is
Subwoofer connected or not. reduced, by intelligently adjusting the levels of the
"Yes": When a THX-certified subwoofer is surround channels and their frequency response in
connected the environment.
"No": When a THX-certified subwoofer is not This enables users to experience the true impact
connected of soundtracks regardless of the volume setting.
• The setting cannot be changed if "Configuration" THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when
- “Subwoofer” is set to “No” listening in any THX listening mode. In the newly
developed THX Cinema, THX Music and THX
Games modes, the optimum THX Loudness Plus
setting is applied according to the type of content.

3. Audio Adjust 2. Dolby

Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input.
1. Multiplex/Mono
Change the settings of multiplex audio playback.
Loudness On When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog
Management normalization function which keeps the volume of
dialog at a certain level. Note that when this setting
Multiplex Input Main Set the audio channel or language to be output is Off, the Late Night function that allows you to
Channel when playing multiplex audio or multilingual enjoy surround at low volumes is fixed to off when
broadcasts, etc. playing Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD.
"Main": Main channel only "On": When this function is used
"Sub": Sub channel only "Off": When this function is not used
"Main/Sub": Main and sub channels are output at
the same time.
• For multiplex audio broadcasts, pressing the
3. DTS
button on the remote controller will display "1+1” Change the setting of when DTS signals are input.
on the main unit’s display.
Mono Input Left + Right Set the input channel to play 2-ch digital sources
Channel such as Dolby Digital, or 2-ch analog/PCM sources DTS Auto On When inputting DTS signals that include extended
in the Mono listening mode. Surround channel information, the optimum listening mode is
"Left": Left channel only automatically selected according to the extended
"Right": Right channel only information contained in the input signal and the
"Left + Right": Left and right channels speaker configuration of this unit when playing in
the straight decoding listening mode.
Mono Output Center Set the speaker to output monaural audio in the
Speaker Mono listening mode.
"Off": Audio is played using the same number
"Center": Audio is output from the center speaker.
of channels in the input signal according to the
"Left/Right": Audio is output from the front L/R
speaker configuration of this unit.
speakers.
• If this function is set to "Off", the ES Matrix and
ES Discrete listening modes cannot be selected.
connection is correct, check if the setting in “2.
Speaker” - “Configuration” - "Speaker Channels"
matches the number of connected channels. 4. LFE Level
Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series,
Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals.

LFE Level 0 dB Select the low-frequency effect (LFE) level of each
signal from "0dB" to "-∞dB". If the low-frequency
effect sound is too strong, select "-20dB" or "-∞dB".

5. Volume 4. Source
Change the Volume settings.
1. IntelliVolume
Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among
Volume Display Absolute Switch the volume display between the absolute
value and relative value. The absolute value 82 is multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the
equivalent to the relative value 0dB. setting.
"Absolute": Absolute value such as "1" and "99"
"Relative": Relative value such as "-81dB" and Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
"+18dB" IntelliVolume 0 dB Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB".
• If the absolute value is set to 82, "82Ref" Set a negative value if the volume of the target
appears on the display. device is larger than the others and a positive
Mute Level -∞dB Set the volume lowered from the listening volume value if smaller. To check the audio, play back the
when muting is on. Select a value from "-∞dB", connected device.
"-40dB" and "-20dB". • This function does not work in Zone 2.
Maximum Volume Off Set the maximum value to prevent the volume
from becoming too loud. Select a value from "Off",
2. Name Edit
and "50" to "99". (When "Volume Display" is set to Set an easy name for each input. The set name appears on the main unit’s
"Absolute") display. Select the input selector to make the setting.
Power On Volume Last Set the volume level of when the power is turned
on. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
before entering standby mode), "Min", "1" to "99" Name Edit Input name 1. S elect a character or symbol with the cursors,
and "Max". (When "Volume Display" is set to and press ENTER.
"Absolute") Repeat this operation to input up to 10
• You cannot set a higher value than that of characters.
"Maximum Volume". "A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases.
Headphone Level 0 dB Adjust the output level of headphones. Select a (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also
value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB". toggles between upper and lower cases)
"←" "→": Moves the cursor in the arrow direction.
“ ”: Removes a character on the left of the
cursor.
“ ”: Enters a space.
• Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will
remove all the input characters.
2. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors, and
press ENTER.
The input name will be saved.
• To name a preset radio station, press TUNER on the remote controller, select AM/FM,
and select the preset number.

• This cannot be set if the "NET" or “BLUETOOTH" input is selected. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Audio Select PCM Fixed Mode Off Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except
multi-channel PCM) when you select "HDMI",
Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio Select"
to one input selector, for example, connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN setting. Set this item to "On" if noise is produced or
jack and the "BD/DVD” AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be made for each input truncation occurs at the beginning of a track when
selector button. Select the input selector to make the setting. Note that some of playing PCM sources. Select "Off” normally.
the default values cannot be changed. • Each time the "Audio Select" setting is changed,
the setting is restored to "Off".
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details • The setting cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is
Audio Select BD/DVD: "ARC": When giving priority to the input signal from selected.
HDMI ARC-compatible TV.
CBL/SAT: • This item can be selected only when "5. Video Select
HDMI Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" is
GAME: set to "Auto" and also the "TV" input is selected. When "TUNER", "NET", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected, you can set the input
HDMI "HDMI": When giving priority to the input signal from which video is displayed on the TV.
STRM BOX: from HDMI IN jacks
HDMI • This item can be selected only when the input Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
PC: to be set is assigned to the HDMI jack in the "1. Video Select Last "Last": Select the video input played last.
HDMI Input/Output Assign" - "HDMI Input" setting. "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME", "STRM BOX",
AUX: "COAXIAL": When giving priority to the input signal "PC", "AUX", "CD", "TV", "PHONO": Play the video
HDMI from DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jacks of each input.
CD: • This item can be selected only when the input • This setting is effective for an input selector
OPTICAL to be set is assigned to the COAXIAL jack in the assigned in "1. Input/Output Assign" - "HDMI
PHONO: "1. Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio Input" Input" and "Video Input".
Analog setting.
• If the OSD language is set to Chinese, you can select this setting only when "TUNER" is
TV: "OPTICAL": When giving priority to the input signal
selected as input. (European, Australian, Asian and Taiwanese models)
OPTICAL from DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jacks
• This item can be selected only when the input
to be set is assigned to the OPTICAL jack in the
"1. Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio Input"
setting.
"Analog": To always output analog audio regardless
of input signal
• This item can be selected only when the input
to be set is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the
"1. Input/Output Assign" - "Analog Audio Input”
setting.

5. Hardware Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

HDMI Standby Off When this is set to anything other than "Off",
1. HDMI Through you can play the video and audio of an HDMI-
connected player on the TV even if the unit is in
Change the settings of the HDMI function. standby mode. Also, only "Auto" and "Auto(Eco)"
can be selected if "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details select anything else, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off".
HDMI CEC Off Setting this to "On" enables the input selection link • The power consumption in standby mode will
and other link functions with HDMI-connected CEC- increase if it is set to anything other than "Off".
compatible device. "BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME", "STRM BOX",
"On": When this function is used "PC", "AUX", "CD", "TV", "PHONO": For example,
"Off": When this function is not used if you select "BD/DVD", you can play the device
When this setting is changed, turn off and then on connected to the "BD/DVD" jack on the TV even
again the power of all connected devices. if the unit is in standby mode. Select this setting
• Depending on the TV to use, a link setting may if you have decided which player to use with this
be required on the TV. function.
• This function is effective only when the device is "Last": You can play on the TV the video and audio
connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN terminal. of the input selected immediately before the unit is
• Setting this to "On" and closing the operation switched to standby. When "Last" is selected, you
screen will display the name of the connected can switch the input of the unit using the remote
CEC-compatible device and "CEC On" on the controller or the Onkyo Remote app even in the
main unit’s display. standby mode.
• When this is set to “On”, the power consumption "Auto", "Auto (Eco)": Select either of the settings
in standby mode may increase. (Depending if the connected player conforms to the CEC
on the TV status, the unit will enter the normal standard. You can play the video and audio of
standby mode.) the player on the TV using the CEC link function,
• If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on the irrespective of what input is selected immediately
main unit when this setting is "On" and audio is before the unit is switched to standby.
output from the TV speakers, audio will be output • To play a non-CEC compliant player on the TV,
also from the speakers connected to this unit. To turn the unit on and switch the input.
output audio from only either of them, change the • When using a CEC-compliant TV, you can
setting of this unit or TV, or reduce the volume of reduce the power consumption in standby mode
this unit. by selecting "Auto (Eco)".
• If abnormal behavior is observed when this is set
to "On", set it to "Off".
• If a connected device is not CEC-compatible, or
if you are not sure whether it is compatible, set
it to "Off".

Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 2. Network

Audio TV Out Off You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the Change the settings of the Network function.
TV while this unit is on.
• When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the
"Off": When this function is not used
setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by default) To assign fixed IP addresses
• This setting is fixed to "Auto" if you set "1. Input/ to each components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable", assign an address to
Output Assign" - "TV Out/OSD" - "HDMI Out" this unit in the "IP Address" setting, and set information related to your LAN,
or "Other" - "HDMI Out" in the "Quick Menu" to such as Subnet Mask and Gateway.
"MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and set "HDMI CEC" to
"On". If you change this setting, set "HDMI CEC" Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
to "Off". Wi-Fi Off(Wired) Connect the unit to the network via a wireless LAN
• Listening mode cannot be changed while "Audio router.
TV Out" is set to "On" and audio is being output "On": Wireless LAN connection
from the TV. "Off(Wired)": Wired LAN connection
• Depending on your TV or input signal of the • When switching between “On” and “Off(Wired)”,
connected device, audio may not be output from stop the Network service. Also, when group
the TV even if this is set to "On". In such a case, playback is in process, cancel the group
audio is output from the speakers of the unit. playback once, and then switch the setting.
• Audio is output from this unit if you operate the
Wi-Fi Setup - Configure wireless LAN settings by pressing
MASTER VOLUME dial on this unit when audio
ENTER with "Start" displayed.
that is input to this unit is output from your TV
speakers. If you do not want to output audio, Wi-Fi Status - The information of the connected access point is
change the setting of this unit or TV, or reduce displayed.
the volume of this unit. "SSID": SSID of the connected access point.
"Signal": Signal strength of the connected access
Audio Return Auto (*) You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected
point.
Channel ARC-compatible TV through the speakers
"Status": Status of the connected access point.
connected to the unit.
*To use this function, set "HDMI CEC" to "On” MAC Address - Check the MAC address of this unit.
beforehand. This value is specific to the component and cannot be
"Auto": When enjoying the TV sound through the changed.
speakers of this unit DHCP Enable "Enable": Auto configuration by DHCP
"Off": When not using the ARC function "Disable": Manual configuration without DHCP
Auto Lip Sync On This setting automatically corrects • If you select "Disable", set "IP Address", "Subnet
desynchronization between the video and audio Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually.
signals based on the information from the HDMI Lip IP Address 0.0.0.0 Displays/Sets the IP address.
Sync-compatible TV. Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Displays/Sets the subnet mask.
"On": When enabling the automatic correction
function Gateway 0.0.0.0 Displays/Sets the gateway.
"Off": When not using the automatic correction DNS Server 0.0.0.0 Displays/Sets the primary DNS server.
function Proxy URL - Displays/Sets the proxy server URL.

Proxy Port 8080 Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when AirPlay Password You can set a password of up to 31 digits so that
you input "Proxy URL". only registered users can use AirPlay®.
Friendly Name Onkyo Change the model name of this unit which is 1. P ress ENTER to display the Edit screen.
TX-NR686 displayed on the device connected to the network 2. S elect a character or symbol with the cursors,
XXXXXX to an easily recognized name. and press ENTER.
1. P ress ENTER to display the Edit screen. Repeat this operation to input up to 31 characters.
2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors, "A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases.
and press ENTER. (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also
Repeat this operation to input up to 31 characters. toggles between upper and lower cases)
"A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases. "←" "→": Moves the cursor in the arrow direction.
(Pressing MODE on the remote controller also “ ”: Removes a character on the left of the cursor.
toggles between upper and lower cases) “ ”: Enters a space.
"←" "→": Moves the cursor in the arrow direction. • To select whether to mask the password with
“ ”: Removes a character on the left of the cursor. "*" or display it in plain text, press MEMORY
“ ”: Enters a space. on the remote controller.
• Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will • Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will
remove all the input characters. remove all the input characters.
3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors, and 3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors, and
press ENTER. press ENTER.
The input name will be saved. The input password will be saved.
Usage Data No To improve the quality of our products and services,
we may collect information about your usage via a
network. Select "Yes” if you agree to our collecting
this information. Select "No" if you do not want us
to collect this information.
• You can set this after confirming the Privacy
Policy. When you select "Usage Data" and press
ENTER, the Privacy Policy is displayed.
(The same screen is displayed only once while
setting the network connection.) If you agree to
the collection of the information, this setting also
becomes "Yes". Note that if you select “No” for
this setting after you agree to the Privacy Policy,
the information will not be collected.
Network Check - You can check the network connection.
Press ENTER when "Start" is displayed.
• Wait for a while if "Network" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the network
function is activated.

3. Bluetooth Setting Item Default Value Setting Details

Change the settings for the Bluetooth function. Pairing - You can initialize the pairing information stored on
Information this unit.
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed
initializes the pairing information stored on this
Bluetooth On Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH
unit.
function.
• This function does not initialize the pairing
"On": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH-
information on the BLUETOOTH-enabled
enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH
device. When pairing the unit again with the
function. Select "On" also when making various
device, be sure to clear the pairing information
BLUETOOTH settings.
on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device
"Off": When not using the BLUETOOTH function
beforehand. For information on how to clear
Auto Input On The input of the unit can be automatically switched the pairing information, refer to the instruction
Change to "BLUETOOTH" when connection is made from manual of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
a BLUETOOTH-enabled device to the unit.
Device - Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH-enabled
"On": The input is automatically set to
device connected to the unit.
"BLUETOOTH" when a BLUETOOTH-enabled
• The name is not displayed when "Status" is
device is connected.
"Ready" and "Pairing".
"Off": The function is disabled.
• If the input is not switched automatically, set this Status - Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH-enabled
to "Off", and change the input manually. device connected to the unit.
"Ready": Not paired
Auto Reconnect On This function automatically reconnects to the
"Pairing": Paired
BLUETOOTH-enabled device connected last
"Connected": Successfully connected
when you change the input to "BLUETOOTH".
"On": When this function is used • Wait for a while if "Bluetooth" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the
"Off": When this function is not used BLUETOOTH function is activated.
• This may not work with some BLUETOOTH-
enabled devices. 4. Power Management
Change the settings for the power-save function.

Sleep Timer Off You can allow the unit to enter standby
automatically when the specified time elapses.
Select a value from "30 minutes", "60 minutes” and
"90 minutes".
“Off”: The unit does not automatically enter standby
mode.

Auto Standby On/Off This setting allows the unit to enter standby mode Network Standby On When this function is set to "On", you can turn
automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity without on the power of the unit via network using an
any video or audio input. (When "USB Power Out application such as Onkyo Remote that can control
at Standby" or "Network Standby" is enabled, the this unit.
unit enters the HYBRID STANDBY mode which • When "Network Standby" is used, power
minimizes the increase in power consumption.) consumption increases in standby mode,
"On": The unit automatically enters standby mode however, the increase in power consumption is
("AUTO STBY" lights up). minimized by automatically entering the HYBRID
"Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby STANDBY mode where only the essential circuits
mode. are operating.
• "Auto Standby" is displayed on the main unit’s • When connection to the network is lost, "Network
display and TV screen 30 seconds before Standby" may be disabled to reduce power
entering standby mode. consumption. In such a case, turn the unit on by
• "Auto Standby" does not work when Zone 2 is using the power button on the remote controller
active. or main unit.
• Default values vary depending on the regions. Bluetooth Wakeup Off This function wakes up the unit on standby by
Auto Standby in Off Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI connecting a BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
HDMI Standby Standby Through" is on. "On": When this function is used
Through "On": The setting is enabled. "Off": When this function is not used
"Off": The setting is disabled. • When this is set to “On”, power consumption
• This setting cannot be set to "On" if "Auto increases in standby mode, however, the
Standby" and "HDMI Standby Through" are set increase in power consumption is minimized by
to "Off". automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY
USB Power Out Off When this function is set to "On", electricity can be mode where only the essential circuits are
at Standby supplied to the device connected to the USB port operating.
even if this unit is in standby mode . • This setting is fixed to "Off" if "Bluetooth" - "Auto
• While using this function, power consumption Input Change" is set to "Off".
increases in standby mode, however, the • Wait for a while if "Network Standby" and "Bluetooth Wakeup" cannot be selected. It can
increase in power consumption is minimized by be selected when the network function is activated.
automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY
mode where only the essential circuits are
operating.

6. Multi Zone 7. Miscellaneous

1. Zone 2 1. Tuner
Change the settings for Zone 2. Change the frequency step for the tuner.
Maximum Volume Off Set the maximum value for Zone 2 to prevent the AM/FM 10 kHz/0.2 MHz Select a frequency step to suit your residential
volume from becoming too loud. Select a value Frequency Step area.
from "Off", and "50" to "99". (North American Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz".
(When "3. Audio Adjust" - "Volume" - "Volume and Taiwanese • When this setting is changed, all radio presets
Display" is set to "Absolute") models) are deleted.
Power On Volume Last Set the Zone 2 volume level of when the unit is AM Frequency 9 kHz Select a frequency step to suit your residential
turned on. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level Step (European, area.
when the unit was turned off), "Min", "1" to "99" Australian and Select "10 kHz" or "9 kHz".
and "Max". (When "3. Audio Adjust" - "Volume" - Asian models) • When this setting is changed, all radio presets
"Volume Display" is set to "Absolute") are deleted.
• You cannot set a higher value than that of
"Maximum Volume". 2. Remote ID
Change the remote controller ID.
2. Remote Play Zone
Change the settings for remote play. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details
Remote ID 1 If multiple ONKYO products are installed in the
Setting Item Default Value Setting Details same room, select the ID for the remote control
Remote Play Auto When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect, used with this unit from “1”, “2” and “3” to prevent
Zone or when using the Music Server function to play interference between the unit and other ONKYO
remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play products. After changing the ID on the main unit,
in the main room (where this unit is located) or in a set the same ID on the remote controller as the
separate room (ZONE 2). main unit with the following procedure.
"Auto": When the main room input is NET, music
is played in the main room. When the separate While pressing and holding the MODE button,
room input is NET and the main room input is other press the following buttons for approx. 3 seconds.
than NET, then the music is played in the separate • To change the remote controller ID to “1”:
room. (The remote indicator blinks once.)
"Main", "Zone 2": Select when limiting the play zone • To change the remote controller ID to “2”:
to a particular room. For example, when playing (The remote indicator blinks twice.)
only in the separate room, select "Zone 2". • To change the remote controller ID to “3”:
• This function may not work if playback is already (The remote indicator blinks three times.)
proceeding with the same network function.

3. Firmware Update
Change the settings for Firmware Update.

Update Notice Enable Availability of a firmware update is notified via
network.
"Enable": Notify updates
"Disable": Do not notify updates
Version - The current firmware version is displayed.
Update via - Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware
NET via network.
• This setting cannot be selected if you do not
have Internet access or there is no updatable
firmware.
Update via - Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware
USB via USB.
• This setting cannot be selected if a USB storage
device is not connected or there is no updatable
firmware in the USB storage device.
• Wait for a while if "Firmware Update" cannot be selected. It can be selected when the
network function is activated.
4. Initial Setup
Make the initial setup from the setup menu.
• Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It can be selected when
the network function is activated.
5. Lock
Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed.

Setup Parameter Unlocked Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be
changed.
“Locked”: The menu is locked.
“Unlocked”: The menu is unlocked.

Quick Menu
Menu operations
You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments,
etc.
You can make the settings on the TV screen during playback. Press Q on the
remote controller to display the Quick Menu.
Quick Menu BD/DVD
Tone Bass
Level Treble
AccuEQ
Other
Select the item with the cursors / of the remote controller, and press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
Use the cursors to change the settings.
• To exit the settings, press Q.
Tone
Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the front speakers.
Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the front speakers.
• It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Audio (European, Australian and
Asian models), Direct or THX.
Level
Center: Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the
sound.
Subwoofer: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the
sound.
• If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be
restored to the previous statuses.

AccuEQ –– When playing Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD with "Loudness
Management" set to "Off"
AccuEQ Room Calibration: Enable or disable the equalizer function that –– When the input signal is DTS:X, and "Dialog Control” is not 0 dB
corrects for sound distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.
To enable this setting, normally select "On (All Ch)", and to disable only the front Center Spread: Adjust the width of the sound field of the front channel when
speakers, select "On (ex. L/R)". The setting can be set for each input. playing in the Dolby Audio - DSur listening mode. To spread the width of the
sound field to the right and left, set to "On". To concentrate the sound in the
Equalizer: Select "Preset 1" to "Preset 3" configured in "2. Speaker" - "Equalizer center, set to "Off".
Settings" in the Setup menu. When this is set to “Off”, the same sound field • Depending on the speaker settings, "Off” is applied.
setting is applied to all ranges.
Dialog Control: You can increase the volume of dialog portion of the audio up to
Re-EQ, Re-EQ(THX): Adjusts the soundtrack with the enhanced high range so 6 dB by 1 dB step so that you can hear the dialog easily in noisy atmosphere.
that it suits a home theater. • This cannot be set for content other than DTS:X.
In Re-EQ, the following listening modes can be used: Dolby Audio - DD, Dolby • Depending on the content, this function may not be selected.
Audio - DD+, Dolby Audio - DSur, Dolby Audio - TrueHD, Multichannel, DTS,
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, HDMI Out: Select the HDMI OUT jack to output video signals from "MAIN",
DTS Neural:X, DTS Express and DSD. "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".
In Re-EQ(THX), the following listening modes can be used:
THX Cinema and THX Select Cinema.
Asian models) or Direct.
Other
A/V Sync: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the
gap. The setting can be set for each input.
Music Optimizer: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound
of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be set
for each input. This works in signals whose sampling frequencies are 48 kHz or
less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals.
Late Night: Enable small sounds to be easily heard in detail. It is useful when
you need to reduce the volume while watching a movie late night. You can enjoy
the effect only when playing the Dolby series and DTS series input signals.
• This function cannot be used in the following cases.

Web Setup
Menu operations
You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet Network Connection: You can select a network connection method. If you select
browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. "Wireless", select an access point from "Wi-Fi Setup" to connect.
1. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. DHCP: You can change DHCP settings. If you select "Off", set "IP Address",
2. Select "5. Hardware" - "Network" with the cursors, and then take a note of the "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS Server" manually.
IP address displayed in "IP Address".
Proxy: Display and set the URL for the proxy server.
3. Start the Internet browser on your PC, smartphone, etc. and enter the IP
address of this unit in the URL field.
4. Information for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in the Internet
browser.
5. After changing the settings, select "Save" to save the settings.

Device Information
You can change the Friendly Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.
Control4: Register this unit if you are using a Control4 system.
Firmware Update: Select the firmware file you have downloaded to your PC so
you can update this unit.
Network Setting
Status: You can see information for the network such as the MAC address and IP
address of this unit.

Firmware Update
Updating Function on This Unit

This unit has a function to update the firmware (system software) via network
or USB port. This function can improve various operations and add various
functions.
• For the latest information on updates, visit the Onkyo website. If there is no
update available, updating the firmware of this unit is not necessary.
• Before updating, make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not
connected.
• While updating the firmware, 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
–– Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using their applications
• The update may take approx. 20 minutes to complete via network or via USB
port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method.
When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates may
be displayed. To update the firmware, select "Update Now" with the cursors on
the remote controller, and press the ENTER button. The unit automatically enters
standby mode after "Completed!" is displayed, and the update is completed.
Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished
to you for use at your own risk.
Onkyo 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 Onkyo 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 profits, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.
❏❏ Updating the Firmware via Network ( p112)

Updating the Firmware via Network

• Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
• Turn off the controller components (PC etc.) connected to the network. until it starts up.
• Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content. • If there is no updatable firmware, "Update via NET" cannot be selected.
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. 3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". • During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
–– Press . Next, select "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" and press ENTER, then to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
select "HDMI CEC" and select "Off". unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations power is turned on again.
and functions are the same. • When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.
4. Press ON/STANDBY on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode.
Update The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.
1. Press . • Do not use on the remote controller.
The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
If an Error Message is Displayed
Setup
If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. (""
1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD
represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and
check.
2. Speaker 2. HDMI Input
3. Audio Adjust 3. Video Input
Error Code
• -01, -10:
5. Hardware 5. Analog Audio Input
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous LAN cable not found. Connect the LAN cable properly.
• -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -11, -13, -14, -16, -17, -18, -20,
-21:
2. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the Internet connection error. Check the following:
cursors in order, then press ENTER. –– Whether the router is turned on
–– Whether this unit and the router are connected via the network
Setup Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router. This may solve
1. Input/Output Assign 1. Tuner the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server
2. Speaker 2. Remote ID or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the server operation status
3. Audio Adjust 3. Firmware Update
with your Internet service provider.
4. Source 4. Initial Setup
5. Hardware 5. Lock
6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous

• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.
❏❏ Updating via USB ( p114)

Updating via USB

• Prepare a 128MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage as an independent device.
devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. 5. Press .
–– Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function. The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.
–– USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.
–– USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not Setup
supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit. 1. Input/Output Assign 1. TV Out / OSD
• Delete any data stored on the USB storage device. 2. Speaker 2. HDMI Input
• Turn off control devices (PC etc.) connected to the network. 3. Audio Adjust 3. Video Input
• Stop an Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content being played. 5. Hardware 5. Analog Audio Input
• If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. 6. Multi Zone
• If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". 7. Miscellaneous
–– 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 6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the
for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied cursors in order, then press ENTER.
correctly.
* Onkyo will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage failure Setup
arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.
1. Input/Output Assign 1. Tuner
* The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations 2. Speaker 2. Remote ID
and functions are the same. 3. Audio Adjust 3. Firmware Update
Update
4. Source 4. Initial Setup
5. Hardware 5. Lock
1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.

6. Multi Zone
7. Miscellaneous
2. Download the firmware file from the Onkyo website to your PC and unzip.
Firmware files are named as below.
ONKAVR_.zip • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while
Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files and folders varies until it starts up.
depending on the model. • If there is no updatable firmware, "Update via USB" cannot be selected.
3. Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage 7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.
device. • During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program
• Make sure to copy the unzipped files. to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the
4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit. unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the
• If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC power is turned on again.
adapter, and use it with a household outlet. • During the update, do not turn the power off, or disconnect or reconnect the
• If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated 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 firmware 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
• -01, -10:
The USB storage device cannot be recognized. Check if the USB storage
device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit.
Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own
power supply.
• -05, -13, -20, -21:
The firmware file is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or
the firmware file is for another model. Retry from the download of the firmware
file.
• Others:
After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the
operation from the beginning.

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard
Operations
When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen
TV’s REMOTE is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for
startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance.
Inputs 1. Switch the input of the TV to the input connected to the unit.
INPUT 2. Put batteries into the remote controller of this unit.
TV 3. Press on the remote controller to turn the unit on.
HDMI 1 4. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press ENTER to
HDMI 2 confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press .
HDMI 3
TV
/ / /
ENTER
CLEAR
MEMORY

• If you have terminated the Initial Setup halfway, turn this unit to standby mode. have touched the rear panel or other wires, and the protection circuit is
Then turning the power on again can display the Initial Setup again. working. Twist the wires again securely, and make sure they do not stick out of
The Initial Setup appears on the screen each time the power is turned on the speaker terminals when connecting.
unless the Initial Set up is completed or “Never Show Again” is selected on the • When using THX certified speakers, THX recommends that the crossover
first screen. frequency is set to “80Hz(THX)”. Also, THX recommends that each speaker
• To perform the Initial Setup again after the setting is completed, press , setting is manually adjusted according to the specific characteristics of each
select “7. Miscellaneous” - “Initial Setup”, and press ENTER. room.
1. Speaker Setup 1. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and
connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
Select the connected speaker configuration.
Note that the image on the screen changes each time you select the number of
channels in "Speaker Channels".
Speaker Setup
Subwoofer Yes
Height Speaker --- SETUP MIC

Zone Speaker No
Bi-Amp No

Next When placing the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the
illustration.
2. Select “Next”, and press ENTER. Then, test tones are output from each
2. AccuEQ Room Calibration speaker, and the connected speakers and the noise in the surrounding
Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position. The unit environment are automatically measured.
automatically measures the test tones output from each speaker, and sets the 3. The measurement results in step 2 are displayed. Select "Next", and press
optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the ENTER. The test tones are output again. Then, the unit automatically sets the
distance from the listening position. This also automatically adjusts the equalizers optimum volume level, crossover frequency, etc.
for the speakers, and enables correction of sound distortion caused by the 4. When the measurement is completed, the measurement results are displayed.
acoustic environment of the room. You can check each setting using the cursors / . Select "Save" and press
• It takes between 3 and 12 minutes for calibration to be completed. Each ENTER to save the settings.
speaker outputs the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be 5. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.
careful of your surroundings. Also, keep the room as quiet as possible during
measurement. 3. Multi Zone Sound Check
• If you connect a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. Output test tones to ZONE 2 to enjoy audio in a separate room (ZONE 2) in
Set the subwoofer volume to more than half. addition to the main room.
• If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in the speaker cables

4. Network Connection
Make the network connection settings. There are two methods for network
connection.
“Wired”: Use a wired LAN to connect to a network.
“Wireless”: Wi-Fi connection using an access point such as a wireless LAN
router. There are two methods for Wi-Fi connection.
“Scan Networks”: Search for an access point from this unit. Find out the
SSID of the access point beforehand.
“Use iOS Device (iOS7 or later)”: Share the Wi-Fi settings of your iOS
device with this unit.
If you select "Scan Networks", there are another two types of connection
methods. Check the following.
“Enter Password”:Enter the password (or key) of the access point to connect.
“Push Button”: If the access point is equipped with an automatic setting button,
you can connect without entering the password.
• If the SSID of the access point is not displayed, select "Other...” with the
cursor on the SSID list screen, press ENTER, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Keyboard Input
To switch between upper and lower cases, select "A/a" on the screen, and press
ENTER on the remote controller.
Press MEMORY on the remote controller to select whether to mask the password
with "" or display it in plain text. Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will
remove all the input characters.
• A confirmation screen asking you whether to agree to the privacy policy is
displayed during network setting. If you agree, select "Accept" and press
ENTER.
5. ARC Setup
To connect with an ARC-compatible TV, select "Yes". The ARC setting on this unit
turns on, and you can listen to the TV's audio through this unit.
• If you select "Yes", the HDMI CEC function is enabled and power consumption
increases during standby.

Troubleshooting Tuner 125

BLUETOOTH function 125
Before starting the procedure Network function 126
Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/
connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, USB storage device 127
setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and
the connected device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not output or the
Wireless LAN Network 127
HDMI linked operation does not work, disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable Multi-zone function (for compatible models only) 128
may solve it. When reconnecting, be careful not to wind the HDMI cable since
if wound the HDMI cable may not fit well. After reconnecting, turn off and on the Remote Controller 128
unit and the connected device. Display 128
• The AV receiver contains a microPC for signal processing and control
functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external Others 129
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that
this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least 5
seconds, and then plug it back in.
• Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to
unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record
important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.
When the unit is operating erratically 120
Try restarting the unit 120
Resetting the unit
(this resets the unit settings to the default) 120
Troubleshooting 121
Power 121
Audio 121
Listening Modes 123
Video 124
Linked operation 124

When the unit is operating erratically

❏❏Try restarting the unit
Restarting this unit may solve the problem. After turning the unit to standby mode, press and hold the ON/STANDBY button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds,
and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and connected
devices.
❏❏Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default)
If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem.
If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default values. Be sure to note down your setting contents before performing the following operations.
1. While pressing and holding CBL/SAT of the input selector on the main unit, press the ON/STANDBY button.
2. “Clear” is displayed on the display, and the unit returns to the standby state. Do not remove the power cord until “Clear” disappears from the display.
To reset the remote controller, while pressing and holding MODE, press the button at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks twice.
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Troubleshooting
Power
❏❏Cannot turn on the unit
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. ( p40)
• Unplug the power cord from the outlet once, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.
❏❏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. ( p105)
• The protection circuit function may have operated. In such a case, if the power is turned on again, “AMP Diag Mode” is displayed on the main
unit’s display, and the unit enters the diagnosis mode to check the unit for abnormality. As the result, if no problem is found, “AMP Diag Mode”
on the display disappears. Then, you can use the unit normally. If “CHECK SP WIRE” appears on the display, the speaker cables may be short-
circuited. Check if the core wire of a speaker cable is not in contact with the core wire of another speaker cable or the rear panel, and turn the
power on again If “NG” is displayed, remove the power plug from the outlet immediately, and consult the dealer.
• 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 sufficient 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
Onkyo Support.
Audio
• Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected.
• Confirm 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 "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 confirmed the above.
❏❏No sound from the TV
• Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected.
• If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the TV with this unit using a digital optical ( p32)
cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable.

❏❏No sound from a connected player

• Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the player is connected.
• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may
be off.
• For some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.
❏❏A speaker produces no sound
• Make sure that the polarity (+/-) of the speaker cables is correct, and that no bare wires are in contact with the metal part of speaker terminals. ( p20)
• Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting out.
• Check "Connect the Speaker Cables” ( p20) to see if the speaker connections have been made correctly. Settings for the speaker connection
environment need to be made in "Speaker Setup" in Initial Setup. Check “Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard” ( p116).
• Depending on the input signal and listening mode, not much sound may be output from speakers. Select another listening mode to see if sound is
output.
• If surround back speakers are installed (for compatible models only), be sure to install surround speakers as well.
• A maximum of 5.1 ch playback is possible when Bi-Amping connection is used (for compatible models only). Be sure to remove the jumper bar on
the speakers when using Bi-Amping connection.
❏❏The subwoofer produces no sound
If the setting of the front speakers is "Full Band", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during
2ch audio input of TV or music. To output the sound from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings.
1. Change the setting for the front speakers to a setting of crossover frequency value other than "Full Band".
The range below the specified frequency will be output from the subwoofer instead of from the front speakers. If your front speakers have a high
low-range reproduction capability, changing this setting is not recommended.
2. Change "Double Bass" to "On".
The low range elements of the front speakers will be output from both the front speakers and the subwoofer. Due to this, the bass sound may be
emphasized too much. In such a case, do not change the setting, or make the setting with the above option 1.
• For the setting details, refer to "Setup Menu" - "2. Speaker" - "Crossover". ( p94)
• If the input signals do not contain subwoofer audio elements (LFE), the subwoofer may produce no sound.
❏❏Noise can be heard
• Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords.
• An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables.
❏❏The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard
• Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately.

❏❏Sound suddenly reduces

• When using the unit for extended periods with the temperature inside the unit exceeding a certain temperature, the volume may be reduced
automatically to protect the circuits.
Listening Modes
• To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with an HDMI cable, digital
coaxial cable or digital optical cable. Also, audio output need to be set to Bitstream output on the connected Blu-ray Disc player, etc.
• Press on the remote controller several times to switch the display of the main unit, and you can check the input format.
❏❏Cannot select a desired listening mode
• Depending on the connection status of the speaker, some listening modes may not be selected. Refer to "Selectable Listening Modes" in ( p75)
"Listening Mode".
❏❏Cannot listen to the sound in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos or DTS-HD Master Audio format (for
compatible models only)
• You need to connect surround back speakers or height speakers to enjoy Dolby Atmos. Also, Dolby Atmos can be enjoyed only when the input
signals are in Dolby Atmos formats.
• If the audio in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos or DTS-HD Master Audio format cannot be output correctly in the source format, set "BD video
supplementary sound" (or reencode, secondary sound, video additional audio, etc.) to "Off" in the setting of a connected Blu-ray Disc player, etc.
After changing the setting, switch the listening mode to that for each source, and confirm.
❏❏Cannot select Pure Audio mode (for compatible models only)
• The Pure Audio mode cannot be selected when the Multi-zone function (for compatible models only) is on.
❏❏About DTS signals
• With media that switches suddenly from DTS to PCM, PCM playback may not start immediately. In such a case, stop playback on the player side
for approx. 3 seconds or more. Then, resume playback. The playback will be performed normally.
• DTS playback may not be performed normally on some CD and LD players even if the player and this unit are digitally connected. If some
processing (e.g., output level adjustment, sampling frequency conversion, or frequency characteristic conversion) has been executed for the DTS
signal being output, this unit cannot recognize it as a genuine DTS signal, and noise may occur.
• While playing a DTS-compatible disc, if a pause or skip operation is performed on your player, noise may occur for a short period. This is not a
malfunction.

Video
• Confirm 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.
• When the TV image is blurry or unclear, the power cord or connection cables of the unit may have interfered. In such a case, keep distance
between TV antenna cable and cables of the unit.
• Check the switching of the input screen on the monitor side such as a TV.
❏❏No image appears.
• Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the player is connected.
• If the listening mode is Pure Audio (for compatible models only), the video signals input from jacks other than the HDMI IN jack are not output.
❏❏No image from a device connected to HDMI IN jack
• To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI Standby ( p101)
Through" in the Setup menu. For details of the HDMI Standby Through function, refer to "Setup Menu" - "5. Hardware” - "■ 1. HDMI".
• To output video to a TV connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack (for compatible models only), press Q on the remote controller to display "Quick
Menu”, and select "Other" - "HDMI Out". Then, select the HDMI OUT jack for output.
• Check if "Resolution Error" is displayed on the main unit display when video input via HDMI IN jack is not displayed. In this case, the TV does not
support the resolution of the video input from the player. Change the setting on the player.
• Normal operation with an HDMI-DVI adapter is not guaranteed. In addition, video signals output from a PC are not guaranteed.
❏❏Images flicker
• The output resolution of the player may not be compatible with the resolution of the TV. If the player is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable,
change the output resolution on the player. Also this may be solved by changing the screen mode on the TV.
❏❏Video and audio are out of synch
• Depending on the settings on your TV and connection environment, the video may be behind the audio. Press Q on the remote controller to ( p108)
display "Quick Menu”, select "Other" - "A/V Sync", and make the adjustment.
Linked operation
❏❏HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV
• In the Setup menu of the unit, set "5. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to “On". ( p101)
• It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual.

Tuner
❏❏Poor reception or much noise
• Recheck the antenna connection. ( p38)
• Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord.
• Move the unit away from your TV or PC.
• Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference.
• If radio waves are blocked by concrete walls, etc., radio reception may be poor.
• Change the reception mode to mono.
• Operating the remote controller during AM reception may cause noise.
• FM reception may be clearer if you use the antenna jack on the wall used for the TV.
BLUETOOTH function
• Unplug and plug the power cord of the unit, or turn off and on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. Restart of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device may
be effective.
• BLUETOOTH-enabled devices must support the A2DP profile.
• Because a radio wave interference will occur, this unit may not be used near devices such as a microwave oven or cordless phone which use the
radio wave in the 2.4 GHz range.
• A metallic object near the unit can affect on the radio wave, and BLUETOOTH connection may not be possible.
❏❏Cannot connect with this unit
• Check if the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device is enabled. ( p104)
❏❏Music playback is unavailable on the unit even after successful BLUETOOTH connection
• When the audio volume of your BLUETOOTH-enabled device is set low, the audio may not be played back. Turn up the volume of the
BLUETOOTH-enabled device.
• Depending on the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, the Send/Receive selector switch may be equipped. Select Send mode.
• Depending on the characteristics or specifications of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, music may not be played back on this unit.
❏❏Sound is interrupted
• There may a problem with the BLUETOOTH-enabled device. Check the information on a web page.
❏❏The audio quality is poor after connection with a BLUETOOTH-enabled device
• The BLUETOOTH reception is poor. Move the BLUETOOTH-enabled device closer to the unit, or remove any obstacle between the
BLUETOOTH-enabled device and this unit.

Network function
• If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up.
• When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network.
• Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the router, or restart the router.
• If the desired router is not displayed in the access point list, it may be set to hide SSID, or the ANY connection may be off. Change the setting and
try again.
❏❏Cannot access the Internet radio
• In the case the service provider has terminated the service, the network service or contents may not be used on this unit.
• Check if your modem and router are properly connected, and they are both turned on.
• Check if the LAN side port on the router is properly connected to this unit.
• Check if connecting to Internet from other devices is possible. If it is not possible, turn off all devices connected to the network, wait for a while,
and then turn on the devices again.
• If only the specific radio station is unavailable for listening, check if he registered URL is correct, and if the format distributed from the radio station
is supported by this unit.
• Depending on ISP, setting the proxy server is required.
• Check if the router and modem you are using are supported by your ISP.
❏❏Cannot access the network server
• This unit needs to be connected to the same router as the network server.
• This unit supports the Windows Media® Player 11 or 12 network servers, or NASes that support the home network function.
• Windows Media® Player may require some settings. Refer to “Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server)”. ( p53)
• When using a PC, only the music files registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played.
❏❏Sound is interrupted when playing music files on the network server
• Check if the network server meets the requirements for operation.
• When the PC is serving as the network server, quit application software other than the server software (Windows Media® Player 12, etc.).
• If the PC is downloading or copying large files, the playback sound may be interrupted.
❏❏The initial setup of Chromecast built-in cannot be performed on Onkyo Controller App
• If you have agreed to the privacy policy that requires agreement to use the Chromecast built-in function during the Initial Setup of this unit, you do
not have to agree to the privacy policy on Onkyo Controller App.

USB storage device

❏❏USB storage device is not displayed
• Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit. ( p50)
• Disconnect the USB storage device once from the unit, and then reconnect it.
• Performance of the hard disk that receive power from the USB port of the unit is not guaranteed.
• Depending on the type of content, the playback may not be performed normally. Check the types of supported file formats.
• Operations of USB storage devices equipped with security functions are not guaranteed.
Wireless LAN Network

• Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the wireless LAN router, check the power-on status of the wireless LAN router, or restart the
wireless LAN router.
❏❏Cannot access wireless LAN network
• The wireless LAN router setting may be switched to Manual. Restore the setting to Auto.
• Try the manual set-up. The connection may succeed.
• When the wireless LAN router is in stealth mode (mode to hide SSID) or when the ANY connection is off, the SSID is not displayed. Change the
setting and try again.
• Check if the SSID and encryption settings (WEP, etc.) are correct. Match the network settings with the settings of this unit.
• Connection to an SSID that includes multi-byte characters is not supported. Set the SSID of the wireless LAN router using single-byte
alphanumeric characters only, and try again.
❏❏Connected to an SSID different from the selected SSID
• Some wireless LAN routers allow you to set multiple SSIDs for one unit. If connecting to such a router using the automatic setting button, you may
end up connecting to an SSID different from the SSID you want to connect to. If this occurs, use the connection method requiring you to enter a
password

❏❏Playback sound is interrupted, or communication is not possible

• You may not receive radio waves due to poor radio wave conditions. Shorten the distance from the wireless LAN router, or remove obstacles to
improve visibility, and connect again. Install the unit away from microwave ovens or other access points. It is recommended to install the wireless
LAN router and the unit in the same room.
• If there is a metallic object near the unit, wireless LAN connection may not be possible because the metal affects the radio wave.
• When other wireless LAN devices are used near the unit, other symptoms may occur, such as interrupted playback and impossible
communication. You can avoid those problems by changing the channel of your wireless LAN router. For instructions on changing channels, refer
to the instruction manual supplied with your wireless LAN router.
• There may not be enough bandwidth available in wireless LAN. Use a wired LAN for connection.
Multi-zone function (for compatible models only)

❏❏Cannot ZONE-output the audio of externally connected AV components
• Depending on the model, input by an HDMI cable may not be supported. Refer to “Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone ( p37)
Connection)”, and if input by an HDMI cable is not supported, connect a supported cable.
• The audio from externally connected AV components can only be output when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM audio signals. If you connect the
AV component to this unit with a digital optical/coaxial cable, the audio output of the AV component needs to be set to PCM.
❏❏Others
• If the audio signal is from the NET input selector, the zone output is not possible for DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals.
Remote Controller
• Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.
• Insert new batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries, or old and new batteries.
• Make sure that the sensor of the main unit is not subjected to direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate it if necessary.
• If the main unit is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored-glass doors, or if the doors are closed, the remote controller may not work normally.
• After operating the Multi-zone function (for compatible models only), the remote controller mode may be switched to the mode for operating the ( p65)
ZONE output audio. Check "Multi-zone”, and switch the remote controller mode to the mode for controlling the main room.
Display
❏❏The display does not light up
• When the Dimmer function is working, the display may go dim or turn off (for compatible models only). Press the DIMMER button, and change the ( p7)
brightness level of the display.
• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio (for compatible models only) listening mode is selected.

Others
❏❏Strange noise can be heard from the unit
• If you have connected another device to the same outlet as this unit, strange noise may occur under the influence of the device. If the symptom is
remedied by removing the power plug of the other device from the outlet, use different outlets for this unit and the device.
❏❏The message "Noise Error" appears during AccuEQ Room Calibration
• This can be caused by a malfunction in your speaker unit. Check the speaker output, etc.
❏❏The measurement results of AccuEQ Room Calibration show different distances to the speakers from
the actual ones
• Depending on the speakers you are using, some errors may occur in the measurement results. If this is the case, make the settings in "2. ( p95)
Speaker" - "Distance" in the Setup menu.

About HDMI
Compatible functions HDMI Standby Through:
Even if this unit is in standby mode, the input signals from AV components can be
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for transmitted to the TV.
connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, digital tuners, and other
video components. Several separate video and audio cables have been required Deep Color:
to connect AV components so far. With HDMI, a single cable can transmit control By connecting devices supporting Deep Color, video signals input from the
signals, digital video and digital audio (2-channel PCM, multichannel digital audio, devices can be reproduced on the TV with even more colors.
and multichannel PCM). x.v.Color™:
HDMI CEC function: This technology reproduces even more realistic colors by expanding the color
By connecting a device that complies with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) gamut.
of the HDMI standard using an HDMI cable, a variety of linked operations 3D:
between devices are possible. This function enables various linking operations You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to the TV.
with players, such as switching input selectors interlocking with a player,
adjusting the volume of this unit using the remote controller of a TV, and 4K:
automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off. This unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals.
The unit is designed to link with products that comply with the CEC standard, Lip Sync:
however, linked operation is not always guaranteed with all CEC devices. This setting automatically corrects desynchronization between the video and
For linked functions to work properly, do not connect CEC-compliant devices audio signals based on the information from the HDMI Lip Sync-compatible TV.
exceeding the connectable number to the HDMI jack as shown below.
• Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to 3 units Copyright Protection:
• Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders: up to 3 units The HDMI jack of this unit conforms to the Revision 1.4 and Revision 2.2
• Cable TV tuner, terrestrial digital tuner, and satellite broadcasting tuner: up to standards of the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy
4 units protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the unit
Operation has been confirmed on the following devices: (As of January 2018) must also conform to the HDCP standards.
Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Onkyo and Integra brand
RIHD-compatible players; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand
players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)
ARC (Audio Return Channel):
By connecting an ARC-compliant TV with a single HDMI cable, you can output
the audio and video from this unit to the TV, and also input the audio from the TV
to this unit.

Supported Audio Formats –– 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz :

RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)
2 ch linear PCM: –– 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz :
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)
Multi-channel linear PCM:
Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit
Bitstream:
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTS-
HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio
DSD:
Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz
Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support the HDMI output of the above
audio formats.
Supported resolutions
HDMI IN1 to IN6:
• Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2
• Color space (Color Depth):
–– 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz,
1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p
24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p
24/25/30/50/60Hz, 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE
(4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12
bit)
–– 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : RGB/
YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit), YCbCr4:2:0 (8/10/12 bit)
AUX INPUT HDMI (front):
• Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2
• Color space (Color Depth):
–– 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz,
1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p
24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p
24/25/30/50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)

General Specifications
Amplifier Section Signal to Noise Ratio
106 dB (IHF-A, LINE IN, SP OUT)
Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) 80 dB (IHF-A, PHONO IN, SP OUT)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 100 Speaker Impedance
watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total 4 Ω - 16 Ω
harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Headphone Rated Output
Rated Output Power (IEC) (Others) 80 mW + 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
7 ch × 165 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD Supported impedance of Headphones
Maximum Effective Output Power (North American) 8 Ω - 600 Ω
210 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD Headphones Frequency Response
Maximum Effective Output Power (JEITA) 10 Hz - 100 kHz
7 ch × 175 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD (Asian and
Australian) Video Section
Dynamic Power (*) Signal level
* IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video)
240 W (3 Ω, Front) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y)
210 W (4 Ω, Front) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video B/R)
120 W (8 Ω, Front) Maximum resolution supported by component video
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise) 480i/576i
0.08% (20 Hz - 20,000 Hz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance Tuner Section
200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE (RCA))
FM Tuning Frequency Range
3.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM)
87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American and Taiwanese)
Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance
87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others)
1 V/470 Ω (SUBWOOFER PRE OUT)
50dB quieting sensitivity (FM)
200 mV/2.3 kΩ (ZONE LINE OUT)
1.56 μV, 15.0 dBf (IHF, 1kHz, 100% MOD)
Phono Maximum Input Signal Voltage
AM Tuning Frequency Range
70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
530 kHz - 1710 kHz (North American and Taiwanese)
Frequency Response
522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz (Others)
10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, –3 dB (Direct/Pure Audio)
Preset Channel
Tone Control Characteristics
40
±10 dB, 20 Hz (BASS)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Network Section General

Ethernet LAN Power Supply
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 120 V AC, 60 Hz (North American and Taiwanese)
Wireless LAN 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Others)
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard Power Consumption
(Wi-Fi® standard) 580 W (North American and Taiwanese)
5 GHz/2.4 GHz band 570 W (Others)
0.15 W (Full Standby mode)
BLUETOOTH Section 1.8 W (Network Standby (wired)) (North American and Taiwanese)
Communication system 1.9 W (Network Standby (wired)) (Others)
BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1+LE 2 W (Network Standby (wireless))
Frequency band 1.7 W (Bluetooth Wakeup) (North American and Taiwanese)
2.4 GHz band 1.8 W (Bluetooth Wakeup) (Others)
Modulation method 0.15 W (HDMI CEC)
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) 2.1 W (Standby mode (ALL ON)) (North American and Taiwanese)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles 2.3 W (Standby mode (ALL ON)) (Others)
A2DP 1.2 60 W (No-sound)
AVRCP 1.3 6 W (HDMI Standby Through) (North American and Taiwanese)
HOGP-Host (Client) 6.1 W (HDMI Standby Through) (Others)
HOGP-HID Device (Server) Dimensions (W × H × D)
HID Service (HIDS) 435 mm × 173.5 mm × 379.5 mm
Supported Codecs 17-1/8" × 6-13/16" × 14-15/16"
SBC Weight
AAC 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs.)
Transmission range (A2DP) Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s)
20 Hz - 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (20 dBm (e.i.r.p))
Maximum communication range 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz (22 dBm (e.i.r.p))
Line of sight approx. 15 m (*) 5470 MHz - 5725 MHz (22 dBm (e.i.r.p))
* The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, HDMI
cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, operating Input
system, software application, etc. IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (CBL/SAT), IN3 (GAME), IN4 (STRM BOX), IN5 (PC),
IN6, AUX INPUT HDMI (front)
Output
OUT MAIN (ARC), OUT SUB

Supported Audio Outputs

Deep Color, x.v.Color™, Lip Sync, Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K 60 Hz,
CEC, Extended Colorimetry (sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe YCC601), Analog
Content Type, HDR ZONE2 LINE OUT
Audio Format 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS:X, Speaker Outputs
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS- FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or
ES, DTS Express, DSD, PCM HEIGHT L/R, ZONE 2 L/R (North American models support banana plugs.)
HDCP version Phones
2.2 PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4")
Maximum Video Resolution
4k 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Others
Setup Mic: 1 (Front)
Video Inputs USB: 1 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/1 A)
Component Ethernet: 1
IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (GAME)
Composite
Power consumption in standby mode
IN1 (CBL/SAT), IN2 (STRM BOX) • In the following cases, the power consumption in standby mode may reach up
to a maximum of 12 W:
Supported input resolutions –– When "Network Standby" is set to "On"
HDMI input –– When "HDMI CEC" is set to "On"
4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p –– When "HDMI Standby Through" is set to other than "Off"
Component input –– When "Bluetooth Wakeup" is set to "On"
480i/576i –– When "USB Power Out at Standby" is set to "On"
Composite input Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
480i/576i
• Signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack of this unit to the TV with the
same resolution as the input resolution.
Audio Inputs
Digital
OPTICAL 1 (CD), 2 (TV)
COAXIAL (BD/DVD)
Analog
BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, GAME, STRM BOX, CD, TV, PHONO, AUX (front)
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What’s in the box 5 Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 37

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Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 53 Setup

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• Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch

26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫

1: 22° to 30°, 2: 120°

5.1.2 Channel System

1: 22° to 30°, 2: 120°

1: 30° to 55°, 2: 65° to 100°, *3: 125° to 150°

1: 22° to 30°, 2: 120°

Connect the Subwoofer

5.1 Channel System

5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

7.1 Channel System

7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER

5.1.2 Channel System

5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER