ONKYO TX-DS656 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio VideoControl Receiver.Please read this manual thoroughly before makingconnections and turning on the power.Fo

10Connection5 Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel outputThe TX-DS656's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used toconnect a decoder equipped with

117 Connecting audio recording equipmentConnect your audio recording equipment to the TAPE-1/2 OUT (REC)jacks.Digital recording is not possible, even

12Connection9 Connecting a TV/monitorA TV or monitor equipped with a video input jack can be connected tothe TX-DS656.Note:If distortion of the TV ima

130 Connecting the antennasConnecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohmantenna adapter (worldwide models)Connecting a 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75/

14ConnectionConnecting the included antennasConnecting the T-shaped FM antenna:The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antennaand m

15A Connecting speakersOn the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets of speaker terminals areprovided; one for main-room speakers and the other for sub-

16ConnectionConnection for Front, Center, and Surround speakersNote:• Be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers to the receiver'scorrespondi

17C Using the AC outletsYou can connect the power cord from other audio device to the rear ofthe TX-DS656. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SW

18On-screen settingIf your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform various settings on the TV screen. This section shows you the basic oper

19Selecting a Menu itemThe on-screen setting is performed by using the cursor buttons andthe ENTER button on the remote controller. This applies to al

2WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TORAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONO

20On-screen settingSetting the background color and superimposemode (Screen Setup)In the following procedure, you can set the background color of theM

21Speaker system setup• Before performing speaker system setup, make sure that the speakers have been connected properly.• To get optimized surround e

22d * Speaker Distance * Front = 12 ft 3.6 m Center = 12 ft 3.6 m Surround = 7 ft 2.1 mSpeaker syst

23Speaker system setup using the front panel1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button.2. Press the PARAMETER button."System Setup" scrolls acros

24Level Calibration using remote controllerYou can perform level calibration (channel balance setting) independ-ent of the other speaker system settin

25Input source selection and surround setupUsing the on-screen MenuIf your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform settingson the TV screen

26Input source selection and surround setup5. Select the input source(s) using the a or s cursor button.The input sources you can select are same as t

27Using the front panel1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM) button.The STAND-BY indicator on the front panel goes out and thedisplay lights up.Note:If the S

28Input source selection and surround setupUsing the remote controllerYou can use the remote controller to select an input source and set upthe surrou

29Playing the input source connected to the MULTICHANNEL INPUT connectorUsing the front panel or the remote controller:1. Press the POWER (or SYSTEM)

31. Warranty ClaimYou can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of warrantyclaim, please report this number.2. Recording CopyrightRecordin

30Selecting the digital/analog audio inputYou can select the DIGITAL INPUT connector to which the digital audio input source is connected using the on

31Useful functions for playbackAdjusting the toneThe BASS and TREBLE controls only affect the Left and Right front speakers; the3-D BASS control affec

32Listening to FM/AM broadcastsTuning in an FM/AM station by specifying thefrequency (Manual tuning)In the following procedure, use the front panel bu

33Listening to FM/AM broadcastsRecalling a preset broadcasting stationIf you preset favorite broadcasting stations, you will be able to select them by

34Recalling a preset stationUsing the remote controller:1. Press the TUNER button in the SOURCE SELECTOR area.2. Press the TUNER GROUP button repeated

35For each preset station, you can enter a name consisting of up to eightalphanumeric characters. This is useful because you can easily notewhich stat

36Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only inareas where RDS broadcasts are avai

37Searching for a station of your favorite programtype (PTY scan)1. Press the PTY/TP button repeatedly until "PTY" appears onthe display.2.

38Using the Surround modesSurround modesThe TX-DS656 features the following Surround modes:DOLBY DIGITALUse this mode to playback sources bearing lo

39Using the Surround modesSelecting a Surround modeUsing the on-screen MenuFor how to use the on-screen Menu, see "Selecting a Menu item" on

4FeaturesAmplifier Features 85 Watts Minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the fivechannels into 8Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%

40Changing the surround mode parametersEach surround mode is made up of a number of parameters. These parameters can be changed to optimize the reprod

41Using the Surround modesSMART SCAN CONTROLLERAdjusting the Effect and Reverb levelsIn the HALL, LIVE, ARENA, and STUDIO surround modes, you canadjus

42Recording from a sourceRecording from an audio/video sourceUsing the on-screen MenuIf your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform settin

43Using the front panel1. Press the REC OUT button.The REC OUT indicator flashes for 8 seconds.2. While the REC OUT indicator is flashing, select the

44Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR functionPlaying equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacksPlaying equipment connected to the TAPE-2 jacks does not differ from

45Using the other remote controller functions with the supplied remote controllerThe remote controller supplied with the TX-DS656can learn functions a

46Multi-room system connectionsU.S.A. and Canadian models (Xantech Multi-Room Systems)Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been ma

47MAIN ROOM SUB-ROOMRemote sensorHR-105. Remote Emitter Head HE-10Powersupply3. Remote Emitter HE-50(AC)TX-DS6564. Components(c)MainspeakerMains

48Playing a source in the sub-roomIn the main room...You can operate the receiver using the front panel and the remotecontroller. (Adjusting the sound

49Memo

5Before using this unitSetting the AM tuning step frequency(worldwide model only)Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AMband

50TroubleshootingPower shut off immediately after power on.No powerPower but no soundNo sound or quiet sound from Center speakerHum, low-frequency noi

51AM stations cannot be received.Buzzing noise on AM (particularly conspicuousat night or with weak stations)High-pitched noise or buzzing noise on AM

52SpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTIONContinuous Average Power output (FTC)Front Main L/R channels:85 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, both channels d

53Control positions and namesRear panelRear panelFor more information about buttons or controls, refer to the pages listedin brackets ( [ ] ) below.

54Control positions and namesFront panelFront panelFor more information about buttons or controls,refer to the pages listed in brackets ([ ]) below.1.

55Remote controllerThis remote controller can be used to operate Onkyo CD players, DVD playersand (double) cassette tape decks connected via the z rem

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6ConnectionThis section describes, step by step, how to connect the TX-DS656 toyour home theater components.1 Connecting analog audio source equipment

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8Connection1 Connecting analog audio source equipmentConnect your audio source equipment, such as a turntable, CD player,MD recorder, DAT deck, or cas

93 Connecting video source equipment•With a DVD player, video disc player, etc., that is equipped with at leastone digital audio output terminal, its