AV ReceiverTX-NR609Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and p
10En(North American, European, Australian and Asian models)a DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacksb COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacksc ETHERNET portd FM
11EnRemote ControllerFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a 8RECEIVER button (22)b REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (23)c Arrow q/
12EnConnectionsConnecting the AV ReceiverConnecting the Speaker CablesThe following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair
13EnSpeaker ConfigurationThe following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have. No matter how ma
14En• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals
15EnBi-amping the Front SpeakersBi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver is able to drive up to
16EnConnecting AV components• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until
17EnConnect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below.✔: Assignment can be changed (➔ page 44).See also:
18EnConnect your components to the appropriate jacks. The default input assignments are shown below. See “Connection Tips and Video Signal Path” for m
19En• With connection C, you can enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. (To record or listen the audio in Zone 2 as well, use C and F.)• With connection F, you
2EnIntroductionImportant Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. D
20EnWith u (Remote Interactive), you can use the following special functions: System On/Auto Power OnWhen you start playback on a component connected
21EnThis section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna.The AV receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without an
22EnTurning On & Basic OperationsTurning On/Off the AV ReceiverTip• For details on power management settings, see “Auto Standby” (➔ page 57).Turni
23EnPlaybackYou can determine the language used for the onscreen setup menus. See “Language” in the “OSD Setup” (➔ page 56). Operating with the remot
24EnNote• The buttons you can use will differ depending on the devices and media used for playback.This section describes icons that appear on the dis
25EnExtended Mode (Music) controlThe music content information is displayed (lists are displayed), and you can control the music content while looking
26EnListening to Other Internet RadioTo listen to other internet radio stations, insert the following step after step 1 in the “Listening to vTuner In
27EnThis section explains how to play music files on a computer or media server through the AV receiver (Server Playback).Windows Media Player 11 Setu
28EnUsing Remote PlaybackUsing the TunerWith the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as preset
29En Tuning into stations by frequencyYou can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.Presetting AM/FM StationsYo
3EnPrecautions1. Recording Copyright—Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyri
30En Displaying Radio Text (RT) Finding Stations by Type (PTY)You can search for radio stations by type. Listening to Traffic News (TP)You can sear
31EnUsing Basic FunctionsWith the supplied calibrated microphone, Audyssey 2EQ® automatically determines the number of speakers connected, their size
32EnNote• You can cancel Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction and Speaker Setup at any point in this procedure simply by disconnecting the setup microphone.•
33EnError MessagesWhile Audyssey 2EQ® Room Correction and Speaker Setup is in progress, one of the error messages below may appear.The options are:` R
34EnSelecting Listening ModesSee “About Listening Modes” for detailed information about the listening modes (➔ page 35). Listening Mode ButtonsMOVIE/
35EnAbout Listening ModesThe AV receiver’s listening modes can transform your listening room into a movie theater or concert hall, with high fidelity
36En Onkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening ModesListening Mode Description Input SourceSpeaker LayoutOrchestra Suitable for classical or oper
37EnDolby Pro Logic IIx*4Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic IIx expands any 2-channel source for 7.1-channel playback. It provides a very natural and s
38EnNeo:6 This mode expands any 2-channel source for up to 7.1-channel playback. It uses seven full-bandwidth channels of matrix decoding for matrix-e
39EnNote*1(North American and Taiwan models) This listening mode is not available.*2(European, Australian and Asian models) Pure Audio cannot be selec
4EnFor British modelsReplacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service person
40EnThe Home menu provides you quick access to frequently used menus without having to go through the long standard menu. This menu enables you to cha
41EnYou can display various information about the current input source as follows. (Components connected to the UNIVERSAL PORT jack are excluded.)The
42EnThis section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability, and how to record audio and video from dif
43EnAdvanced OperationsAdvanced SetupThe on-screen setup menus appear on the connected TV and provide a convenient way to change the AV receiver’s var
44EnMain Menu Input/Output AssignMonitor OutYou can specify the output resolution for the HDMI OUT and have the AV receiver upconvert the picture reso
45EnComponent Video InputIf you connect a video component to a component video input, you must assign that input to an input selector. For example, if
46En Speaker Impedance (European, Australian and Asian models)` 4ohms:Select if the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6.` 6ohm
47En Double Bass` On` Off(THX)Turn this setting on to boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left, right, and center channels to the
48EnEqualizer SettingsWith the Equalizer settings, you can adjust the tone of speakers individually with a 5-band equalizer. The volume of each speake
49EnMain menu Audio AdjustWith the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like.Multiplex/Mono Multi
5EnContentsImportant Safety Instructions ... 2Precautions...
50EnDTS Neo:6 MusicCenter Image` 0 to 2 to 5The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode creates 6-channel surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. With t
51En Reference LevelAudyssey Dynamic EQ® Reference Level Offset` 0dB:This should be used when listening to movies.` 5dB:Select this setting for conte
52EnIntelliVolume IntelliVolume` –12dB to 0dB to +12dB in 1 dB steps.With IntelliVolume, you can set the input level for each input selector individu
53EnPicture AdjustUsing Picture Adjust, you can adjust the picture quality and reduce any noise appearing on the screen. To view the TV picture while
54En Color Temperature*2*4` Warm` Normal` CoolWith this setting you can adjust the color temperature.Note•“Picture Adjust” cannot be used with the NE
55EnYou can assign a default listening mode to each input source that will be selected automatically when you select each input source. For example, y
56EnOSD Setup On Screen Display` On ` OffThis preference determines whether operation details are displayed on-screen when an AV receiver function is
57En HDMI Through` Off` Auto:Detects the signal and automatically selects the input source.` BD/DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, GAME, PC, AUX, TV/CD, PORT:Sel
58EnNetworkThis section explains how to configure the AV receiver’s network settings manually.If your router’s DHCP server is enabled, you don’t need
59EnMain menu Remote Controller SetupRemote Mode SetupSee “Looking up for Remote Control Code” (➔ page 66).With this preference, you can protect your
6EnFeaturesAmplifier• 100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)• Optimum Gain Volume Circ
60EnLate Night Late NightFor Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sources, the options are:` Off ` Low:Small reduction in dynamic range.` High:Large
61EnZone 2In addition to the main listening room, you can also enjoy playback in another room, which we call Zone 2. For either of the rooms, you can
62En Operating on the AV receiver Operating on the remote controllerTo control Zone 2, you must press ZONE2 on the remote controller first.Adjusting
63EnControlling Other ComponentsiPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockUP-A1 DockWith the UP-A1 Dock, you can easily play the music, photos, or movies sto
64En Status MessagesIf either of the following messages is not displayed on the AV receiver’s display, check the connection to your iPod/iPhone.• POR
65En✔: Available buttons• With some iPod/iPhone models, generations and RI Docks, certain buttons may not work as expected.• For detailed operation of
66EnControlling Other ComponentsYou can use the AV receiver’s remote controller to control your other AV components, including those made by other man
67EnOnkyo components that are connected via u are controlled by pointing the remote controller at the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you
68EnNote• With some components, certain buttons may not work as expected, and some may not work at all.✔: Available buttons*1The p function is not sup
69EnAppendixTroubleshootingIf you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself
7En*1THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. *2Qdeo and QuietVideo are tra
70En Only the front speakers produce sound Only the center speaker produces sound The surround speakers produce no sound The center speaker produc
71En The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN can’t be heard There’s no picture There’s no picture from a source connected to an HDMI IN The
72En There’s no sound There’s no video The AV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control my iPod/iPhone The AV receiver unexpectedly selects you
73En Can’t access the music files on a USB device Standby power consumption The sound changes when I connect my headphones The speaker distance ca
74EnThe AV receiver can upconvert component video and composite video sources for display on a TV connected to the HDMI OUT. However, if the picture q
75EnNetwork/USB FeaturesThe following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN
76En Server playbackThe AV receiver can play digital music files stored on a computer or media server and supports the following technologies:• Windo
77EnFor server playback and playback from a USB device, the AV receiver supports the following music file formats.Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are su
78EnFirmware UpdateTo update the firmware of the AV receiver, you can choose from the following two methods: update via network, or update via USB sto
79EnTroubleshootingCase 1:If “No Update” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. Yo
8EnFront & Rear Panels(North American and Taiwan models)The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item
80EnTroubleshootingCase 1:If “No Update” is displayed on the front display of the AV receiver, it means that the firmware has already been updated. Yo
81EnConnection Tips and Video Signal PathThe AV receiver supports several connection formats for compatibility with a wide range of AV equipment. The
82EnAudio components can be connected by using any of the following audio connection formats: analog, optical, coaxial, or HDMI.When choosing a connec
83EnAbout HDMIDesigned to meet the increased demands of digital TV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new digital interface standard fo
84EnUsing an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorderp, which stands for Remote Interactive over HDMI, is the name of the system control function found
85En How to connect and setup1Confirm the connecting and setting.1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack to the HDMI input jack of the TV.2. Connect the audio o
86EnSpecificationsAmplifier SectionVideo SectionTuner SectionGeneral HDMI Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs OthersSpecificat
87EnVideo Resolution ChartThe following tables show how video signals at different resolutions are output by the AV receiver.NTSC/PAL✔: Output*1Availa
SN 29400637(C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.* 2 9 4 0 0 6 3 7 *Y1101-1ONKYO SOUND
9EnFor detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.a Speaker/channel indicatorsb Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (62)c Listening mode and format indicato
Comments to this Manuals