Home

Onkyo TX-DS696 User's Manual

1. VCR TV BRAND SETTING No BRAND SETTING No AIWA 300 301 302 AIWA 100 101 AKAI 303 304 305 306 AKAI 102 103 104 307 AUDIOSONIC 105 BAIRD 308 BELL amp HOWELL 106 BELL amp HOWELL 309 BLAUPUNKT 107 BLAUPUNKT 310 BRIONVEGA 108 109 CGM 311 312 313 CENTURION 110 COLTINA 314 COLTINA 111 112 113 DAEWOO 315 316 CORONAD 114 DIGITAL 317 CROWN 115 116 EMERSON 318 319 320 321 DAEWOO 117 118 119 120 322 121 FENNER 323 DUAL 122 FISHER 324 325 326 327 EMERSON 123 124 125 126 127 FUJITSU GENERAL 328 FENNER 128 129 FUNAI 329 FERGUSON 130 131 GE 330 331 FISHER 132 GO VIDEO 332 336 337 FUNAI 133 134 135 GOLDSTAR 333 334 FUJITSU GENERAL _ 136 137 138 GOODMANS 335 GE 139 140 141 GRUNDIG 338 GOLDSTAR 142 143 HITACHI 339 340 341 GOODMANS 144 JVC 342 343 344 345 GRUNDIG 145 146 346 347 348 349 HITACHI 147 148 149 150 350 HYPER 151 LOEWE 351 352 INNO HIT 152 MAGNAVOX 353 354 355 IRRADIO 103 MITSUBISHI 356 357 358 359 JVC 153 154 155 156 360 361 362 363 157 364 KENDO 158 NEC 365 366 367 KTV 159 160 NOKIA 313 LUXOR 161 NORDMENDE 368 369 370 MAGNAVOX 162 163 OKANO 371 372 MARANTZ 164 ORION 319 373 MARK 165 PANASONIC 374 375 376 377 MATSUI 166 167 168 169 378 MITSUBISHI 170 171 172 17
2. ER on stos ENTER Tere Selecting an input source within 5 seconds If tuner is selected with the TUN button the CH button becomes when the TX DS696 is in the standby state SEARCH After pressing the ZONE 2 button press an input source button enabled INPUT SELECTOR O OO SEARCH ENTER Adjusting the volume After pressing the ZONE 2 button adjust the volume using the LEVEL 4 buttons within 5 seconds SEARCH a y Notes e Ifyou wish to use the remote controller from a separate room or other location where the signals will not reach the TX DS696 you will need to purchase a commercially available remote control sensor and emitter LEVEL e After you press the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller the STANDBY indicator on the TX DS696 flashes for five seconds During this time you will not be able to perform operations in the main zone using the remote controller e Ifthe source for the main zone is selected as the source for the remote zone and the source for the main zone is changed then the source for the remote zone will change as well Inthe remote zone you can only play the source in the 2 channel mode You cannot play the source in the remote zone in the surround mode e When you are listening to a source in the remote zone Zone 2 you can only play sources in the Stereo or Direct modes in the main zone Therefore when sources playing from the multichan
3. ccceecessseeeceeeecteceeeeseeereeeeeneees 17 Connecting speakers 0 eee eseeseeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeneeseeees 17 Connecting the speaker cable eeeeeeeeeseeeeees 18 Connecting a subwoofer oo eee eee cteereteeeeeneeeeaes 18 Connecting the remote zone speakers 0 00 0 18 Connecting the power ccssseesseteeeeeenees 19 Connecting antennas cceseeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 20 Assembling the AM loop antenna eee 20 Connecting the AM antenna cable eee 20 Connecting the included antennas 1 00 0 eects 20 Connecting an FM outdoor antenna eee 21 Connecting an AM outdoor antenna eee 21 Directional linkage 0 cececceseeseeseceececeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 21 Connecting the antenna cable to the 75 300 Q antenna adapter essence ea iaaa 21 Speaker setup sssccccssecceeseeeessseeeeeseeeeesseeeeneees 22 Speaker Configuration submenu ssseeeeereresersreereeree 22 Speaker Distance submenu cece eseeseeeeeeeeeeees 23 Level Calibration submenu eee eeeeeeeeeneteeeeeees 24 About the other settings cceeceesesceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeene 24 Listening to Radio Broadcasts ccss 25 Tuning into a radio station oc eeeeseeseeeeseeeeeeeees 25 Listening to a stereo radio station FM mode 25 Presetting a radio station eeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeaes 26 Selecting a preset radio station oe eee eeeeteeeeee 26 Erasing a preset radio station ieee eeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 26
4. CENTER DIQ L MULTI CHANNEL INP Positioning speakers Connecting speakers Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement Refer to this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best of Surround sound Standard speaker placement For ideal Surround effects all speakers should be installed If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected the sound from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in order to produce the best Surround sound possible Front The left right and center speakers should face the seated listener and be placed at ear level The center speaker produces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound s source and movement Surround Place the left and right Surround speakers 3 feet 1 meter above the listener s ear level and facing toward the sides of the room making sure that the listener is within the speakers dis persion angle These speakers produce the feel of a moving sound while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action Subwoofer Install a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds The placement of the subwoofer does not affect th
5. Check the speaker setting pages 22 23 27 e Subwoofer speakers output level setting is improper Check the output level of the Subwoofer using the test tone Low frequency humming is heard e Not properly grounded Check outer conductor of input plugs 62 Turntable motor is not properly grounded Check for proper ground connection e Audio connection cables on the rear panel are connected incorrectly Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum Howling is heard when the volume is turned up Turntable and speakers are located too close together Move them farther apart Rough or scratchy sound is heard High range is not clear The needles of turntable is dirty or worn or a problem exists with a connected component Refer to the instruction of the connected components and check for problem Treble control is too high Turn treble down FM AM TUNER AM stations cannot be received e AM loop antenna is not connected Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals Buzzing noise on AM stations particularly noticeable at night or with weak stations e Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluorescent lamp Move the AM loop antenna to different position Set up an outdoor AM antenna Noise is heard at high pitched sounds on AM stations e Noise from TV set Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible from t
6. 223 Hing Fong Road Kwai Chung N T HONG KONG Tel 852 2429 3118 Fax 852 2428 9039 ONKYO HOMEPAGE http www onkyo co jp D0101 1 E
7. OM ENTER Quit SETUP 38 Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 1 Audio Setup Input DVD Audio Auto COAX1 a Digital Input COAX1 b Multichannel Yes W Dm Quit SETUP Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 2 Video Setup Input DVD a Component Video Inputl Quit SETUP Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 3 ListeningMode Preset Input DVD a Analog PCM Source Stereo 00 b Digital Format Surround m ENTER Quit SETUP Menu 2 Input Setup Input DVD 2 4 IntelliVolume Input DVD a IntelliVolume odB OA Quit SETUP Setup menus 2 1 Audio Setup sub menu 2 2 Video Setup sub menu The settings made in this sub menu are valid for the input source that is currently selected with the input source buttons at the front panel and therefore these settings are made separately for each digital input source This sub menu will not appear if the selected input source button is AM or FM If this setting is incorrectly made the digital audio signals may not be properly output or not heard at all a Digital Input This setting tells the TX DS696 which input source button on the front panel is connected with which digital input jack on the
8. This operation cannot be performed in this listening mode Not available with this signal This operation cannot be performed with this input signal Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the compact disc player DVD player video cassette recorder TV monitor etc that compose your entertainment system The TX DS696 contains an internal microcomputer that performs high level operations However on extremely rare occasions noise or interference from an external source or static electricity may cause faulty operation If this occurs unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait five or more seconds and then plug it back in This should correct the situation To reset the surround mode and other settings to the factory default settings hold down the PRESET MEMORY button with the TX DS696 turned on and then press the STANDBY ON button CLEAR appears in the front display and the TX DS696 enters the standby state 63 SN 29343015 ONKYO CORPORATION Sales amp Product Planning Div 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8111 Fax 072 833 5222 ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S A Tel 201 785 2600 Fax 201 785 2650 E mail onkyo onkyousa com ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Industriestrasse 20 82110 Germering GERMANY Tel 089 849 320 Fax 089 849 3265 E mail info onkyo de ONKYO CHINA LIMITED Units 2102 2107 Metroplaza Tower
9. es RI connector VT CJ Ex Onkyo CD player a T RI connector Ex Onkyo cassette tape deck N To connect components using the fR I terminal simply connect a remote control cable from this R I terminal to the fR I terminal of the other component An RI remote control cable with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm miniature two conductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck compact disc player MD recorder and DVD player that has an FRI terminal e For remote control operation the audio connection cables must also be connected e The RC 440M remote controller does not support turntables e Ifa component has two RI terminals you can use either one to connect to the TX DS696 The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component e With Onkyo DVD players you can enter the pre program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the RI terminals see page 50 16 Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors The TX DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied through the TX DS696 By doing this you can use the STANDBY ON button on the TX DS696 to turn on and off the connected devices as well The shape number and total capacity of the AC outlets may differ depending on the area of purchase Caution Make sure that the total capacity of the oth
10. 3 Press the jog dial 4 NA N57 PusHZOSNTER DSP MODE ADJ Yes Select when a subwoofer is connected pj No Select when a subwoofer is not connected 4 Turn the jog dial to set whether or not a subwoofer is connected PUSH TO ENTER 5 Press the jog once and then turn it Speaker setup DSP MODE ADJ to set the size of your front A A speakers END DSP MODE ADJ Large Select if the front speakers are large aad P i a Small Select if the front speakers are small N j sized PUSH TO ENTER e If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting then this setting is fixed to Large DSP MODE ADJ Press the jog once and then turn it f to set whether or not a center AN PN speaker is connected and if one is AN connected its size None Select if no center speaker is connected Large Select if the center speaker is large Y Z N sized AN j Small Select if the center speaker is small sized DSP MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER e If small is selected for the Front setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting DSP MODE ADJ PUSH TO EN Press the jog once and then turn it to set whether or not surround speakers are connected and if they are connected their size 1 AS N A ow DSP MODE ADJ None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround left and right aN ge speakers are large sized Small
11. 49 Learning a pre programming code The remote controller has three learning functions One is entering the signal number for a remote controller of another brand that is pre programmed Another is a normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes from other remote controllers And the last is a macro learning function that enables you to program a series of operations into the remote controller so that the operations can all be performed at once by pressing one button SEND LEARN indicator B 7 Buttons that Y can be pre programmed Numeric keys DISPLAY Caution With some brand s components some buttons may not work correctly In this case program the command separately 50 Learning a pre programming code By learning a pre programming code you can make the RC 440M remote controller able to operate a product from another brand The buttons that are used for operation are given on the next page 1 Find the 3 digit number for the brand name of the component that you want to operate in the table on the next page 2 Turn on the component that you want to operate i e DVD satellite tuner or television 3 While holding down the MODE button on the RC 440M that you want to program press the DISPLAY button and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator lights when the MODE button is pressed and turns off when the D
12. After you have installed the TX DS696 connected all the components and determined the speaker layout it is now time to perform the settings in the Speaker Setup menu for the optimum sound acoustics for your environment and speaker layout Before you perform the following settings it is important that you first determine the following characteristics The types and sizes of the speakers that are connected e The distance from each speaker to your normal listening position Before performing the settings write down your speaker settings in the diagram below for future reference Your speaker settings Monitor Center p 7 a meters feet b Im ft c Im ft ye Es Im ft d d L Y SL SR Use the buttons on the TX DS696 to navigate through the menus and set the various settings and parameters according to your system setup and layout Buttons to be used Setup button SETUP Press to enter the main menu level and put the TX DS696 in the mode for setting the various parameters If currently in the setting mode press to exit Jog dial DSP MODE ADJ N AS C PUSH ZO SNTER If the indicators directly above and below the jog dial are lit turning the jog dial selects a submenu and pushing the jog dial enters the selected submenu i e takes you one level down f N 4 DSP MODE ADJ If the indicators directly to the lef
13. If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS696 depending on the type of connector on the device With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the TAPE input source is set for no digital input If you connect the device to the DIGITAL INPUT terminal then this input source must be set for digital input at the Setup menu Input Setup Audio Setup Digital Input see pages 24 39 13 Connections Cr Pr H Component video output Cs Pse SSONENT OEO eee ee E DOO Y m INPUT 2 Component video output OW INPUT 1 Video output 4 DVD player DVD E mA S video output Analog audio output R Red om Digital audio output Coaxial A Signal flow Video output S video output Analog audio output R Red a tum Digital audio output Coaxial 7 DVD recorder or other digital video recording device VIDEO 1 Video input S video input 4L Analog audio input L White Audio connection cable Video connection cable Component video connection cable 7 a S S E Left White L Cr Pr Cr Pr M Cs Pe Cs Ps S video connection
14. VITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND lt gt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS Contents Before using Setup and operation Important Safeguards ccssccssssereeeseeeeeeeees 2 PreCautiONns sccssesseesseensseesseesscensseesseeenseenees 3 CONteNtS ou ee cee seeeeeeseeeeneescesseensoeaneseaessessaenanevans 4 Features sccccsessssessesessessscesscensneesseesnsnesssnensseenaes 6 Supplied accessories c ss ccceeeseseseeeeeeeens 6 Before using this Unit csssseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeees 7 Setting the Voltage selector ice eeeseeseeeeeeneeeeeaes 7 Installing the remote controller batteries 0 0 0 0 7 Using the remote controller eee eeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeee 7 Facilities and connections Front panel facilities ccccssseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneees 8 Remote controller cssssssssesseessensseeeses 10 CONNECTIONS ou cece eeetee see eeeneeeneeeeeeneenenenaee 12 Connecting your audio component 0 0 0 eee 13 Connecting your video component 0 0 0 eee 14 Connect to devices with RI terminals 16 Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors 16 Connecting power amplifiers 0 0 0 0 eee eeeeeseeteeeeees 16 Connect to devices with multichannel output 17 Connecting speakers ccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 Positioning Speakers
15. and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 ENTER Erasing all the commands programmed under a SEND LEARN MODE button indicator 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button press the ENTER button twice and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENTER button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp flashes twice slowly and then lights again 2 Press and release the same MODE button again When you release the button the SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly This erases all the commands memorized to the MODE button ED es Notes I lt D If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the Ore Kop erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 e If you perform an invalid operation during erasing the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 e If many commands have been programmed to the MODE button then the SEND LEARN indicator may remain lit for up ENTER to 20 seconds during Step 2 This is not a malfunction 56 Using a Macro function What is a Macro function A Macro function enables you to program a series of button operation
16. Operation buttons ON Turns on and off the compact disc player same as STDBY button on the remote controller DISC Selects a disc in the CD changer x Track down Co Track up Play Stop lt lt Fast reverse gt gt Fast forward g Pause OPEN CLOSE Open close the disc tray 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys RANDOMIR For random playback You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 47 Using remote controller ON RETURN wan SNN DVD MODE l ENTER Cursor A WS a Jll ee button l DISC HO Hvor TOP MENU E Ii MENU AUDIO 3s MUTING ANGLE ea aecetules aJ i OPEN zoel DVD Operation buttons 48 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The R I connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX DS696 see page 16 1 Press the DVD MODE button The DVD MODE button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo DVD player Operation buttons ON Turns the DVD player on and off STDBY Turns the DVD player off Some sets may not respond to this button In this case use the ON button to put the DVD player in the standby state SETUP Displays the menu A V
17. Select if the surround left and right speakers are small sized PUSH TO ENTER e If small is selected for the Front setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting Pressing the jog dial again returns you to the subwoofer setting RETURN Press the RETURN button You return to the Speaker Config display Notes e If you press the RETURN button again you go back up one more level e To exit the setting mode immediately press the SETUP button Speaker Distance submenu This submenu provides settings that tell the TX DS696 how far away your speakers are located from the listening position so that it can provide the optimum sound space If you are continuing from setting the speaker configuration and are still in the setting mode skip directly to step 2 1 SETUP Press the SETUP button If a menu other than 1 Speaker Setup appears turn the jog dial until 1 Speaker Setup does appear 2 Press the jog dial and then turn it to display the Speaker Distance 3 Press the jog dial and then turn it to lO select the unit of measurement eh feet Select if you will enter the distances in I feet VAN meters Select if you will enter the distances A j in meters PUSH TO ENTER 4 Press the jog dial and then turn it to FN set the distance from the front x J speakers to the listening position Ss 5 Repeat the procedure in st
18. This setting is effective when the Multichannel setting in the Audio Setup sub menu is set to Yes see pages 24 39 Analog Select this setting to play back the input from a source component connected to an analog audio input jacks With this setting even if a digital signal is input from the same component only the analog signal will be output Enjoying the multichannel output Before starting operations first make sure that the multichannel connection is properly made and that the Multichannel setting of the Input Setup gt Audio Setup submenu is set to Yes 1 Press the input source button for the component with multichannel output connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT on the rear of the TX DS696 2 Select Multich using the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel AUDIO button on the remote controller TX DS696 Remote controller An gl vor a DIRECT 3 Turn on the connected component and start playing the desired media 4 If necessary adjust the output level of each speaker as desired see page 30 Adjust the speaker output levels so that you can hear the same sound level from each speaker at the listening position For the front right front left center surround right and surround left speakers the output levels can be adjusted between 12 to 12 decibels The subwoofer can be adjusted between 30 to 12 decibels 5 Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME dial
19. see page 16 1 Press the MD MODE button The MD MODE button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo MD recorder Operation buttons ON Turns on and off the MD player same as STDBY button on the remote controller kx Track down Coy Track up Play Stop lt 4 Fast reverse gt Fast forward R Rec Record gJ Pause Eject the disc 1 to 9 0 Numeric keys ENTER Enters the settings You may also use the following buttons VOL W Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 VOLA MUTING GY SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons No preset codes are programmed into the SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons You can use these buttons to program the remote controller signals of other devices There are two methods One method is selecting the name of a different brand from the table entering the setting number listed and calling up the pre programming code see page 50 The other method is learning the commands from the other brand s remote control directly into this remote controller see page 54 When in the SAT CABLE and VCR mode you may use the following buttons VOL W Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696
20. you can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next operation button to add another 0 5 seconds between the two operations 58 Programming the Direct Macro function With the direct macro function you can program a series of button operations as a macro into the DIRECT MACRO button so the macro can be executed with just one touch Note that for the direct macro function only one macro can be programmed For example to program the macro described on the previous page for the DIRECT MACRO button perform the steps given below 1 Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE buttons press the DIRECT MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button it lights green and the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the DIRECT MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes briefly and then lights again 2 Press the operation buttons you wish to program in order in this case press RCVR MODE gt ON gt CD INPUT SELECTOR CD MODE playback button When you press each button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights 3 Press the DIRECT MACRO button to complete the procedure The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly 4 Check to see if the macro has been properly programmed Notes e You may program up to 16 button operations into the direct macro function If yo
21. Connect to devices with RI terminals 16 Connecting speakers 17 18 e Insert all plugs and connectors securely Improper connections can result in noise poor performance or damage to the equipment Improper connection p mprop t Inserted completely e When using one of the optical input jacks remove the protective cap and keep it safely When the jack is not used replace the protective cap When using an optical input jack always use an optical fiber cable ee to Optical digital input terminal An optical digital input terminal is equipped with a protection cap When connecting remove this cap When not using put the cap back on the terminal Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors 16 SURROUND aM K th m 780 cor lO Be SUBWOOFER MyLTI PRE OUT CHANNEL INPUT e Connect to devices with multichannel output 17 Connecting a subwoofer 18 Default setting A p FRONT CENTER z hi Pe PR y Pa Pa i Pe PR OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 N iN D sa pee OO SPEAKERS AC OUTLET SWITCHED ONKYO mooeLwo TX DS696 SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING comms 4onms l IN JSPEAKER __ SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Connecting power amplifiers 16 DE Voltage selector 7 Connecting the remote zone
22. are using the buttons on the remote controller when entering the Setup menu However you can use the buttons on the TX DS696 as well When using the buttons on the TX DS696 refer to the table on the right and pages 22 to 24 In addition to the display of the Setup menu on your television monitor the corresponding menu will also be displayed in the front display on the TX DS696 The buttons on the remote controller correspond to those on the TX DS696 as shown on the right 1 Press the SETUP button The main menu screen of the Setup menu appears on your television monitor and the TX DS696 enters the setup mode 2 Using the 4 and Y cursor buttons select the menu that you want to enter 3 Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu The screen for that menu appears 4 Using the A and Y cursor buttons select the sub menu that you want to enter and press the ENTER button Each sub menu has different settings that can be changed as desired and they are all explained below To change a setting first select it using the A and Y cursor buttons and then change the setting using the lt and gt cursor buttons 5 Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu screen and again to return to the main screen Note Press the SETUP button to exit the Setup menu ED immediately g Setting procedures and button operations Remote controller Main menu TX DS696 Display menu display O
23. from the speaker Small Frequencies of the channel you are setting lower than 80 Hz will be output from the subwoofer If the front speakers are set to Large then the sound may be output from both the left and right speakers 36 Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 3 Level Calibration a Left OdBaDd b Center OdBa c Right O0dBRD d Surr Right OdBaD e Surr Left OdBaDd f Subwoofer 0dBQ Dm Quit SETUP Setup menus 1 1 Speaker Config sub menu 1 3 Level Calibration sub menu Here you will enter which speakers are connected and the size of each speaker a Subwoofer Yes Select when a subwoofer is connected No Select when a subwoofer is not connected b Front Large Select if the front speakers are large sized Small Select if the front speakers are small sized e If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting then this setting is fixed to Large c Center None Select if no center speaker is connected Large Select if the center speaker is large sized Small Select if the center speaker is small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting d Surround None Select if no surround left and right speakers are connected Large Select if the surround left and right speakers are large sized Small Select if the surround left and right speaker
24. lights green 2 Press the TUN button 3 Press the CH button and select the number of the desired preset station Erasing a preset radio station 1 Press the AM or FM button and press the PRESET lt gt button to select the preset radio station that you want erase see above PRESET MEMORY 2 Press the PRESET MEMORY button Preset In appears DSP MODE ADJ 3 Turn the jog dial to display Preset Erase on T PUSH TO ENTER 4 Press the jog dial The selected preset station is erased PUSH TO ENTER Listening to RDS broadcasts European models only Listening to RDS broadcasts PTY program types in Europe RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available What is RDS RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS signals which provide the additional information required RDS provides you with various services so that you can choose a station that broadcasts your favorite categories of music news or other information There are three main classifications of RDS broadcasts Though they can be tuned into by using the Tuning buttons as normal stations RDS broadcasts allow you to scan for stations of the ty
25. or the VOL 4 V buttons on the remote controller TX DS696 Remote controller MASTER VOLUME Using the tone control To make the BASS and TREBLE dials work for multichannel sources you must first set the tone control to On 1 Turn the tone control on by pressing either the jog dial on the TX DS696 or the DIRECT button on the remote controller TX DS696 DSP MODE ADJ Remote controller 2 PUSH TO EN When pressed only once the current setting appears so press twice to change the setting 2 Adjust the tone using the BASS and TREBLE dials BASS TREBLE 1 O O gt X 7 A Q Notes e Adjusting the volume level of each speaker for the MULTI CH INPUT source does not affect the speaker level adjusted by the listening position e Ifthe speaker level is set to 1 dB or higher the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level 31 Using listening mode The TX DS696 s surround sound enables you to enjoy the presence of a movie theater or concert hall in your room The configuration of the speakers are very important for the surround sound Refer to Connecting speakers on page 17 Before using a listening mode make sure the Speaker Setup parameters have been set refer to page 22 24 Once the parameters have been set it is not necessary to set them again Listening modes Stereo This mode has all input sounds output from the left
26. outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger ous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt age or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance form the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad justment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation E If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance this indicates a need for service UN wp 21 Replacement Parts When repl
27. source to be recorded and the AM or FM source button is pressed the source being recorded will be changed to the AM or FM input signal Recording both the audio and video The TX DS696 also allows you to record the audio and video signals output from the VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 jacks 1 Press the input source button for the source you want to record DVD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE FM AM PHONO CD O O O O O O O O O VCR1 vVcR2 ae 2 Start recording at the recording device connected to the VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 jacks Note Be aware that if you change the input source that you are watching or listening to the source being recording will also change Hint You can also record the video from one source and the audio from another source together to make your own home movies and the like For example if you want to record the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO 4 and the audio from a CD player connected to CD IN at step 1 above press the VIDEO 4 source button and then the CD source button Enjoying music in the remote zone ZONE 2 indicator ZONE 2 ZONE 2 VOL Input source buttons Jog dial Here is an explanation of how to setup speakers in a room separated from the TX DS696 so that you can listen to audio sources remotely Selecting an input source and adjusting the volume on the TX DS696 1 Press the Z
28. until the SEND LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice After flashing twice the SEND LEARN indicator will light again Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to transfer all the commands you desire from the other remote controller and program them to buttons on the remote controller under the same MODE Repeat Steps 2 through 4 to program commands to a different MODE e g when programming from a different remote controller Press the MODE button that you pressed in step 2 to complete the programming Operate the newly programmed buitons to make sure the learning function was performed properly Notes The remote controller codes for Onkyo compact disc players cassette tape decks DVD players and mini disc recorder have already been programmed into buttons on the remote controller You may however use these buttons to program the codes for other remote controllers If you wish to restore the Onkyo preset codes after you program new codes you must first erase the new codes see page 56 The remote controller has 408 memory slots 8 modes x 51 buttons Some remote controllers may have more commands that can be remembered by the remote controller In such cases it will be necessary for you to determine which commands are more important than others If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming or if you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times qui
29. video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the VIDEO 3 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup Video Setup Component Video see pages 24 39 Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the satellite tuner or television to the same VIDEO 3 IN audio jacks on the TX DS696 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the satellite tuner or television has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS696 depending on the type of connector on the set top box or television With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the VIDEO 3 input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 2 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup gt Audio Setup gt Digital Input see pages 24 39 7 Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video recording device VIDEO 1 If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the S VIDEO 1 IN terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output terminal connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 1 IN t
30. 17 2 dBf 2 0 uV 75 Q 37 2 dBf 20 uV 75 Q 2 0 dB 40 dB 85 dB 90 dB 76 dB 70 dB 55 dB 50 dB DIN 50 dB 0 2 0 3 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 0 dB 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 dB at 100 Hz to 10 kHz 530 to 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 522 to 1 611 kHz 9 kHz steps 531 to 1 602 kHz 9 kHz steps 530 to 1 710 kHz 10 kHz steps 30 uV 40 dB 40 dB 40 dB 0 7 AC 120 V 60 Hz USA amp Canadian models AC 230 240 V 50 Hz European amp Australian models AC 220 230 and 120 V switchable 50 60 Hz Worldwide models S 7A 460 W 435 x 175 x 431 mm 17 1 8 x 6 7 8 x 16 15 16 27 8 Ibs USA amp Canadian models 13 5 kg Other models Infrared Approx 5 meters 16 ft Two AA batteries 1 5 V x 2 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is purchased 61 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller first try to operate the controls on the front panel of the TX DS696 to make sure that it is not due to a malfunction or worn out batteries in the remote controller POWER Power shuts off immediately after power on e Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated Remove the power cord from outlet immediately Contact your Onkyo service center No power Power cord is disconnected Connect power cord e External noise in the affecting t
31. 2 Speaker Distance sub menu eect eeeeeees 37 1 3 Level Calibration sub menu cece eeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Contents 2 Input Setup menu ssssssssssssossososcssesoscsescososcsessoscsesessee 38 Operationing your programmed remote 2 1 Audio Setup sub menu sessssscssssssssesssesssseessssesenses 39 controller eccceeeseeeeceeeenseeeeeeenssneeeeeeeesnene 52 2 2 Video Setup sub menu n se 39 DVD MODE DVD Player Mode sssssseoeesrsssseseee 52 2 3 Listening Mode Preset sub menu eeeeeees 40 SAT MODE Satellite Tuner Mode s essssmsessrsereenree 52 2 4 IntelliVolume sub menu ccccccccesseeseeeseeeseeeeee 40 CABLE MODE Cable Tuner Mode ssssssserssseseree 52 3 Listening Mode Setup menu ccsscsssssescesseeeee 41 VCR MODE VCR Mode ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessennen 53 Description listening mode parameters ss sssscssssse Al TV MODE TV Mode ceeesceeeseeeseeeeesesseeeeeeeeeaes 53 4 Preference MENU sc0000 a Programming the commands of remote 4 4 Veluiie Set p sabanenia controllers for other devices into the remote controller c cccssseeessseeeesseeeees 54 12 Headphones TAI AIT MCI os ete iiyn ae Programming procedure ccesseseseceseeeeeeteeeeseseeeeeeees 54 4 3 Late Night Setup sub menu 0 eee eects 42 Erasing the proptatiimied coiitiatid fror one biota 56 4 4 AM Freq Step Setup sub menu ee 42 Brasing all thecoiimands progra
32. 3 PHILIPS 353 379 380 MIVAR 174 175 PHONOLA 311 NEC 176 177 PIONEER 381 NOKIA 178 179 180 181 RCA 382 OCEANIC 181 SABA 383 NORDMENDE 182 183 SAMSUNG 384 385 386 387 OKANO 152 388 389 390 ORION 184 185 186 SANYO 391 392 393 PANASONIC 187 188 189 190 SCOTT 394 PHILIPS 152 162 191 SELECO 395 PIONEER 192 193 SHARP 396 397 398 399 PROSCAN 194 SHINTOM 400 QUASAR 195 SIEMENS 401 RADIO SHACK 196 SONY 402 403 404 405 RCA 110 141 197 198 406 407 408 409 199 200 410 411 412 413 SABA 182 183 201 SYMPHONIC 414 SAMSUNG 202 203 204 205 TEKNIKA 414 415 206 207 208 TELEFUNKEN 416 417 SANYO 209 210 211 212 TOSHIBA 418 419 420 SCHNEIDER 103 WHITE SEARS 213 WESTINGHOUSE 333 SELECO 214 215 WATSON 421 SHARP 216 217 ZENITH 422 SONY 218 219 220 221 222 223 SYMPHONIC 224 225 TELEFUNKEN 201 226 227 THOMSON 228 TOSHIBA 213 229 UNIVERSUM 230 ZENITH 231 232 51 Operating your programmed remote controller After performing the procedure given above the following modes become enabled for use DVD MODE DVD Player Mode Buttons with programmed usage and operations are the same as the operational buttons on page 48 ON _ SAT MODE 7 ENTER Cursor button CH e Jl VOLA Nx A mn naii S ven MUTING MENU ENTER are HOME THEATER CONTROLLER C440 SAT MODE Satellite Tuner Mode 1 Pr
33. 30 LIGHT button For illuminating the buttons of the remote controller This is button is useful when using the remote controller in dark locations When pressed the buttons on the remote controller light green The button for the mode currently selected lights brighter than the rest 15 MODE MACRO button 57 59 For executing and programming the Macro function SETUP button 35 For displaying and quitting the Setup menu D ENTER cursor button 35 48 When selecting items in the Setup menu press the upper and lower portions to select item press the right and left portions to select parameter values or modes and press ENTER to select item VOL 4 V button 29 31 46 49 52 53 For adjusting the volume TEST MENU button TEST Outputs a test tone for setting speaker levels Use this button in conjunction with the LEVEL 4 and CH SEL buttons to calibrate the speakers levels without entering the Setup menu When TEST button is pressed the test noise pink noise is output Use the LEVEL 4 buttons to increase or decrease the sound level Use the CH SEL button to change from speaker to speaker For a more detailed explanation of how to calibrate the speaker levels see page 24 MENU When in the DVD mode this button displays the DVD menu 48 52 Z MUTING M button 29 46 49 52 53 Activates the mute function D ZONE 2 SEARCH ENTER button ZONE 2 When in the RCVR mode press this button to pe
34. ACRO L l L L SAT CABLE VCR TV Operation 1 Operation 2 Operation 3 Operation 4 Operation 5 Operation 6 Operation 7 Operation 8 Operation 9 Operation 10 Operation 11 Operation 12 Operation 13 Operation 14 Operation 15 Operation 16 60 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Continuous Average Power output FTC All channels Continuous Power output DIN Maximum Power output EIAJ Dynamic Power Output Stereo Total Harmonic Distortion IM Distortion Damping Factor Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO LINE CD TAPE DVD VIDEO 1 4 MULTICHANNEL INPUT 100 W per channel min RMS at 8 Q 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion 125 W min RMS at 6 Q 2 channels driven from 1 kHz with no more than 0 1 total harmonic distortion 130 W at6Q 160 W at6Q 2 x 230 W at3 Q 2x170 Wat4Q 2x 115 Wat8Q 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 0 08 at rated power 0 08 at 1 W output 60 at 8 Q 2 5 mV 50 kQ 200 mV 50 kQ FRONT L C R SURROUND L R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL 1 2 DIGITAL DVD VIDEO1 4 COMPONENT VIDEO 1 2 Output Level and Impedance Rec out TAPE VIDEO 1 2 Pre out 200 mV 50 kQ 36 mV 50 kQ 0 5 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 28 Vp p 75 Q C 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q CB C
35. E operation buttons 46 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck The RI connector of the Onkyo cassette tape deck must be connected to the TX DS696 see page 16 1 Press the RCVR MODE button The RCVR MODE button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo cassette tape deck Operation buttons Play Stop lt 3 Rewind gt gt Fast forward OY Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next track J Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current track R Rec Record Pause g Reverse playback You may also use the following buttons VOL A V Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 Note Even for devices with the K lt and OY buttons signal discrepancies may cause them not to work properly Using remote controller STDBY CD MODE VOL A V MUTING operation buttons Controlling an Onkyo CD player The RI connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX DS696 see page 16 1 Press the CD MODE button The CD MODE button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onkyo compact disc player
36. II Music at the TX DS696 press the jog dial and select Surround for the listening mode Depending on the listening mode you can either turn Re EQ on or off Re EQ re equalization takes the edginess or brightness out of your home cinema sound to compensate for the fact that sound mixed for theaters may sound too bright when played back through speakers in the home environment Remote cotroller only 9 Gego On Select to turn on the re equalization filter Off Select to turn off the re equalization filter Note The Re EQ function is effective on the Dolby Pro Logic II Surround and Dolby Digital Surround 33 Setup menus When making the various settings required to configure your TX DS696 optimally you can either use the OSD menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the gt 1 Speaker Setup TX DS696 1 Speaker Config The OSD menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV 2 Speaker Distance monitor 3 Level Calibration For use as reference when performing the setting procedures this manual shows both the OSD menu displayed on your television monitor and the display on the front of the TX DS696 MW ENTER Quit SETUP The Setup menu consists of a main screen that is divided up into 5 menus Speaker Setup Input Setup Listening Mode Setup Preference and OSD Setup These menus are then divided up into gt 2 pne iene vari
37. ISPLAY button is pressed Wait until the indicator turns off before releasing both buttons Then the SEND LEARN indicator lights again 4 Within 30 seconds enter the 3 digit code number The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly If the SEND LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times then either a mistaken 3 digit code was entered or an incorrect operation was performed If this occurs return to step 3 5 Press the button that you programmed and check if the system operates correctly If the component turns off the code is correct If the component does not turn off return to step 3 6 If it still does not operate properly then program the commands one by one to the buttons on the RC 440M remote controller When entering the code of Onkyo DVD players There are three SETTING numbers Choose the SETTING number according to how you will be using the DVD player No 601 613 These codes are for operating the Onkyo DVD player by pointing the remote controller directly at it either because it does not have an fR I terminal or it does but you are not using an R I cable and connecting it First enter 601 and if it does not operate properly enter 613 No 600 This code is for Onkyo DVD players that have an RI terminal that you are connecting to the TX DS696 with an RI cable You will then operate the DVD player by pointing the remote controller at the remote control sensor on the TX DS696 You do not need to enter this co
38. Listening to RDS broadcasts scseeeeeeee 27 Listening to RDS broadcasts ce eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 27 PTY program types in Europe sssssessesesereererserrrssrsee 27 Displaying Radio Text RT oo eee eeeeeceeeseeseeeeeeees 28 Performing a PTY scan seeren eeceesceceseseeseeeeeeeeeseeaes 28 Performing a TP scan oo eecesseeseseeseeeeseeeeeeeseeseeeeaes 28 Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS696 29 Basic Operation serrr en arn R eee 29 Temporarily turning off the sound ssseseeeeeseseeeeeerereeee 29 Adjusting the bass and treble ssssesesesseeeeeeeeseeerereeeee 29 Listening with headphones cceeesseseeseeeeeeeseeseeees 29 Switching the display 00 00 eseeeceeeseeseeeeeeeeenees 30 Adjusting the brightness of the front display 30 Using the sleep time remote controller only 30 Temporarily changing the speaker output levels 30 Changing the audio Mode ee eeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 31 Enjoying the multichannel output 0 eee 31 Using listening mode 32 Listening modes reer N n ee Sih EEN 32 Changing the listening mode eee eeeeeeeeeeeeees 33 Using Cinema Re Equalization 0 0 cee eeeeeeeeeeees 33 Setup MENUS eccseseeeeeeeeeeeseeseneeeeeeeeeseeneeeeneees 34 Navigating through the Setup menu oe 35 1 Speaker Setup Menu cccscsscscssssssscssssssesseeees 36 1 1 Speaker Config sub menu eee eeereeeeees 37 1
39. O 2 IN terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output terminal connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 2 IN terminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 2 IN and VIDEO 2 IN terminals If the video cassette recorder has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the VIDEO 2 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup Video Setup Component Video see pages 24 39 Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the video cassette recorder to the same VIDEO 2 IN audio jacks on the TX DS696 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 2 OUT audio jacks Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack 6 Connecting a satellite tuner or television VIDEO 3 If the satellite tuner or television is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the S VIDEO 3 IN terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output terminal connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 3 IN terminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 3 IN and VIDEO 3 IN terminals If the satellite tuner or television has component
40. ONE 2 button on the TX suet DS696 ERA 2 Select a source After pressing the ZONE 2 button you must press an input source button within 3 seconds The ZONE 2 indicator lights cD ZONE 2 Ex When the CD button is pressed To select the same source for the remote zone that is selected for the main zone press the ZONE 2 button again until Zone2Sel SOURCE appears in the display When Zone2Sel Off is displayed the output to the remote zone is turned off Caution If you are not using the system in the remote zone always press the ZONE 2 button consecutively to turn the ZONE 2 function off ZONE 2 LEVEL 3 Press the ZONE 2 LEVEL button Zone2 Level appears for approximately three seconds 4 While Zone 2 Level is displayed BePMone AD turn the jog dial to adjust the volume eu to the desired level S PUSH TO ENTER Tip When using Zone 2 even if you put the TX DS696 in the standby state it will not affect Zone 2 and the volume in Zone 2 can still be adjusted Moreover components that have their power supply connect to the AC OUTLET connector on the TX DS696 will not be turned off cus INPUT SELECTOR buttons Selecting an input source and adjusting the volume using the remote controller Turning on the Zone 2 and putting it in the standby state After pressing the ZONE 2 button press the ON STDBY button within 5 seconds
41. ONKYO AV Receiver X DS696 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver Please retain this manual for future reference Contents Before using Facilities and connections Setup and operation Remote controller Appendix 22 46 61 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK f RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safeguards 10 11 12 Read Instructions All the safety an
42. R PB PR 200 mV 2 2 kQ 1 V 470 Q VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Phono Overload Frequency Response RIAA Deviation Tone Control Bass Treble Signal to Noise Ratio Stereo Phono CD Tape Muting 1 Vp p 75 Q 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 28 Vp p 75 Q C 1 Vp p 75 Q Y 0 7 Vp p 75 Q CB CR PB PR 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz 0 5 T H D 5 Hz to 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 8 dB 10 dB at 50 Hz 10 dB at 20 kHz 80 dB IHF A 5 mV input 100 dB IHF A 0 5 V input 50 dB TUNER SECTION FM Tuning Range Usable Sensitivity Mono Stereo 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono Stereo Capture Ratio Image Rejection Ratio USA amp Canadian models Other area models IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo Alternate Channel Attenuation Selectivity AM Suppression Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion Mono Stereo Frequency Response Stereo Separation AM Tuning Range USA amp Canadian models European amp Australian models Worldwide models Usable Sensitivity Image Rejection Ratio IF Rejection Ratio Signal to Noise Ratio Total Harmonic Distortion GENERAL Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions W x H x D Weight REMOTE CONTROLLER Transmitter Signal range Power supply 87 5 to 108 0 MHz 50 kHz steps 11 2 dBf 1 0 pV 75 Q IHF 0 9 uV 75 Q DIN 17 2 dBf 2 0 pV 75 Q IHF 23 uV 75 Q DIN
43. R MODE button g LEVEL 2 Press the CH SEL button and select the desired speaker 3 Press the LEVEL A or Y button to adjust the volume level Notes e You cannot select a speaker if the Speaker Config sub menu of the Speaker Setup is set to No or None e If the speaker level is set to 1 dB or higher the maximum level indicated on the display will change if you raise the volume level e When you press the TEST button after you set the level the current level will be used as the value set via the test tone Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS696 Jog dial MASTER VOLUME F OSSSS 6666 Ea OS ES w AUDIO SELECTOR BASS TREBLE Changing the audio mode Press the AUDIO SELECTOR button on the front panel or AUDIO button on the remote controller to change the audio mode Each time the button is pressed the mode changes from AUTO gt Multich Analog and back to AUTO The AUTO audio mode is recommended for normal circumstances TX DS696 AUDIO SELECTOR i AUTO automatic detection With this setting the TX DS696 automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog When a digital signal is not input then the analog signal is played Remote controller AUDIO Multichannel Select this setting to play back the input from the component connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port
44. Resume from Step 1 Be aware that if you press a button other than DIRECT MACRO button in Step 2 then you will in effect be overwriting the previous direct macro with a new direct macro 59 Using a Macro function ON Macro mode programming memo Erasing all commands and macros that have been programmed This procedure will erase all the commands and macros that you have programmed into the remote controller and return it to its default settings This operation will not affect the preset settings of the remote controller 1 Open the battery cover and remove the batteries from the remote controller 2 While pressing and holding down the ON and STDBY buttons re insert the batteries in their correct orientation and then release both buttons The SEND LEARN indicator flashes slowly 3 Press the ENTER button The SEND LEARN indicator lights up for about ten seconds and then turns off All programmed commands and macros are erased and the remote controller returns to its factory presets Notes e Proceed to Step 3 immediately after Step 2 otherwise the batteries will be consumed quickly e Ifyou press any button other than the ENTER button in Step 3 nothing will be erased In this case resume from Step 1 MACRO MODE MACRO RCVR MODE MACRO 4 CD MODE MACRO DYD MODE MACRO MD MODE MODE MODE MODE DIRECT MACRO MACRO MACRO MACRO M
45. SD menu Select item Enter selected item Menu Select item Enter selected item PUSH O NTER Submenu Select item DSP MODE ADJ PUSH TO EN OS SZ S Set parameter DSP MODE ADJ y on fy PUSH TO ENTER Ve Oo Other Move up one level RETURN Exit OSD menu SETUP 35 Setup menus 1 Speaker Setup menu The settings here are also explained on pages 22 to 24 Refer to those pages for reference Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 Speaker Config 2 Speaker Distance 3 Level Calibration OO ENTER Quit SETUP Your speaker settings Monitor Center cae a meters feet b Im ft c Im ft d Im ft ae ae SR Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 1 Speaker Config a Subwoofer Yes LOC b Front Large c Center Large W d Surround Large Dm Quit SETUP Menu 1 Speaker Setup 1 2 Speaker Distance a Unit feet 0 b Front L R 12ft 0D c Center 12ft 0 d Surround L R 7f t rw a Quit SETUP Tip When setting the speaker size in the Speaker Config sub menu use the guidelines given below Large The complete frequency range for the channel you are setting will be output
46. TX DS696 remains in DTS mode and the DTS indicator remains lit This prevents noise when you operate the pause or skip button on the player Therefore if the source is immediately switched from DTS to PCM the PCM signal may not be played In this case stop the playback of the source on the player for about three seconds and then resume playback e If you press the pause or skip button on the player while playing a DTS source on rare occasions a short noise may be heard This is not a malfunction e You may not be able to play some DTS source signals from certain CD players and LD players even if you connect the player to the TX DS696 digitally This is because the digital signal has been processed such as the output level sampling frequency or frequency response and the TX DS696 cannot recognize the signal as DTS data Therefore you may hear noise when you play a DTS source while processing the signal 32 The outputs for the VIDEO 1 OUT VIDEO 2 OUT TAPE OUT output analog audio signals Do not record from CDs or LDs that support DTS using these outputs If you do the DTS encoded signal will be recorded as noise The 5 1 channel digital surround format has a variety of versions including Dolby Digital and DTS The 5 1 channel digital surround format enables you to individually record and play five full range 20 Hz to 20 kHz channels left and right front center and two surround channels plus an LFE channel Low Freque
47. The Late Night function is effective only on Dolby Digital encoded software 4 4 AM Freq Step Setup sub menu Worldwide model only a AM Frequency Step This submenu only appears on the worldwide model The initial setting is 9 kHz and this needs only to be changed if you are using the TX DS696 in a 10 kHz region Menu 4 Preference 4 4 AM Freq Step Setup a AM Frequency Step 9kHz Quit SETUP Setup menus 5 OSD Setup menu This menu provides settings for you to customize the on screen display OSD for the TX DS696 by setting different colors or positions for its display Menu 5 0SD Setup 1 0SD Setup 2 O0SD Position 3 0SD Config MW ENTER Quit SETUP Menu 5 0SD Setup 5 1 0SD Setup a Background Color Bluel b Superimpose Mode Normal c Immediate Display On W o d Display Position Bottom wm Quit SETUP Menu 5 O0SD Setup 5 2 0SD Position Quit SETUP Menu 5 0SD Setup 5 3 0SD Config a TV Format Auto Quit SETUP 5 1 OSD Setup sub menu This sub menu allows you to customize the OSD Setup menu to display in the manner you desire a Background Color Select eit
48. X gt Moves the cursor ENTER Confirms the selection RETURN Return button TOP MENU or MENU Displays the menu screen s recorded on DVD media DISC Selects a disc in the DVD changer AUDIO Press repeatedly to select an audio and or language track recorded on a DVD Audio Video ANGLE Press repeatedly to select a camera angle when a DVD Video is recorded with multiple angle playback SUBTITLE Press repeatedly to select one of the subtitle languages recorded on a DVD Video SEARCH Press to find the specific section on a disc where you want to start playback RANDOMIR Press to start random playback K lt Chapter Track down Chapter Track up Play Stop lt x Fast reverse gt Fast forward gJ Pause OPEN CLOSE Open close the disc tray 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons VOL W Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 Note When operating an Onkyo DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the RI terminals pre programming is necessary see page 50 Using remote controller STDBY MD MODE VOLA operation buttons open ciosel D Hr Numeric keys a D ap ak Een ENTER SONTROLLER RCOM Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The RI connector of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX DS696
49. acement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appli ances including amplifiers that produce heat Precautions 1 Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit In case of warranty claim please report this number 2 Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 3 AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable If power does not come on contact your Onkyo authorized service station 4 Care From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier dirt dampen a soft cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe off the dirt Following this dry immediately wit
50. and right front speakers Direct This mode delivers pure sound with minimum sound quality adjustment and filtration The sound recorded for the right and left front channels is output to the right and left front speakers only and not output to the subwoofer Surround modes With this mode decoding is performed automatically to match the input signal This original mode adds no sound processing to the input signal Dolby D Dolby Digital Digital data with AC 3 compression and a maximum of 5 1 channel surround sound This source signal comes from DVDs channel output This source also comes from digital satellite broadcasts that support dolby Digital e DTS DTS Digital Theater System is compressed digital data with a maximum 5 1 channel surround output that allows for an extremely high quality sound This source signal requires a DVD player that supports DTS output and comes from compact discs DVDs and LDs that have the amp mark Notes on DTS e Ifyou play a CD or LD that supports DTS when the Analog setting is selected on the TX DS696 the DTS encoded signal will not be decoded and noise will be output This noise could damage the amplifier and speakers Therefore be sure to selected Auto and use the digital input jacks OPTICAL or COAXIAL to connect the DTS source The DTS indicator on the TX DS696 lights while a DTS source is played When playback finishes and the DTS signal transmission stops the
51. ations einan AANER 61 Calling up a preset radio station eseeeeeceeeeeee 46 Troubleshooting guide ccssseecceeeesseeees 62 Controlling an Onkyo cassette tape deck c eee 46 POWER eeoa oaa a aai 62 Controlling an Onkyo CD player ieee tees 47 SPEAKERS arora a a OR 62 Controlling an Onkyo DVD player s seeseeseeeeeeeneeee 48 FEM AM TUNER nennnncnannn anaa 62 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder eee 49 NIDEO and AUDIO siini a EA 63 SAT CABLE VCR and TV MODE buttons 49 REMOTE CONTROLLER serseri 63 Learning a pre programming code 50 OTHER carane A E 63 Learning a pre programming code s sssseeeeseiseeeteeeeee 50 If one of the messages shown below appears 63 Pre programming codes 000 eeeeeeseeeceseeseeeteeeeeeeeeeees 51 Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20 82110 GERMERING GERMANY declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065 EN55013 EN55020 and EN61000 3 2 3 3 or EN60555 2 3 GERMERING GERMANY A HORIUCHI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features Amplifier Features E 100 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 8 Q from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0 08 THD North American models FTC rated E 130 Watts minimum of con
52. cD SRO Kee OOo VCR1 VCR2 INPUT SELECTOR Remote controller 000 Q 2 Turn on the corresponding component and play the media 3 Adjust the volume MASTER VOLUME Q Adjusting the main volume adjusts the volume level output from all the speakers connected to the TX DS696 together If headphones are connected this also adjusts the volume heard from the headphone speakers To adjust the volume either press the VOL AW buttons on the remote controller or turn the MASTER VOLUME dial To increase the volume turn the dial clockwise to decrease the volume turn the dial counterclockwise The volume can be set to Min 1 to 79 and Max BASS TREBLE E V LVoL aw SELECTOR buttons Temporarily turning off the sound To turn off the sound momentarily such as when interrupted by a phone call press the MUTING button on the remote controller When pressed Muting is displayed on the TX DS696 Press the MUTING button again to turn the sound back on Remote controller MUTING Adjusting the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble levels using the BASS and TREBLE dials This function only affects the front left and right speakers For multichannel sources these dials will not work if the tone control is set to Off O Listening with headphones To listen with headphones plug a pair headphones with a standard st
53. cable ef H Y Y Right Red R ai o T a a m m Component video input Cr PR Cs Pse Video output COMPONENT VIDEO m 8 TV monitor or Projector Y MONITOR OUT O B S video output es ta lt ouT IN N wn Video input D Q Ci 9 Settop box or i G L White Video camera etc ee ee eee out VIDEO 4 S video input Video input R Red Analog audio output m 9 P S video input ma ie asi ideo outpu m L White Analog audio input M Tn S video output 5 VCR VIDEO 2 A Red il 6 Satellite tuner or TV Video output m ncr Input VIDEO 3 L White Svide output Analog audio output R Red paa med gt n NN Analog audio output L White Connecting your video components Below is an example of how you can connect your video components to the TX DS696 Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples The flow of the video signals is as follows The signal that comes in from VIDEO IN is sent to VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT The signal that comes in from S VIDEO IN is sent to S VIDEO OUT and VIDEO OUT The signal that comes in from COMPONENT VIDEO IN is only sent to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 14 Digital audio output optical 4 Connecting a DVD player DVD If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the DVD S VIDEO IN terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output termi
54. ckly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 2 If a failure occurs during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 3 If a failure occurs five times in row during programming the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 3 If you try to program beyond the learning capacity of the remote controller the SEND LEARN indicator flashes six times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Try programming under a different MODE button When you want to program a command to a button to which you have already programmed a command simply follow the same procedure given and programming for that button will be overwritten The remote controller uses infrared rays to send its commands as do most other remote controllers Though most remote controller codes can be memorized by the remote controller be aware that some remote controllers use a system that is quite different from the remote controller and therefore may not be able to be programmed Some remote controllers have a single button that performs multiple functions for example the function may change each time the button is pressed If this is the case each function must be programmed to a separate button on the remote controller Once you have transferred the commands from the other remote controller refer to the
55. controller Its buttons may be pressed by mistake and drain the batteries e Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass Placing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote controller operation e If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the remote control sensor the remote controller will not operate Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX DS696 Front panel YD See illustration below ONKYO STANDBY ON L o stanoey POWER ON OFF Recout _ZONE2 ZONE 2 LEVEL cH LEVEL C _ GE Z Ose PUSH TO ENTER DISPLAY DIMMER FMMODE PRESETMEMORY TUNNG PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR SS S A E S oy MASTER VOLUME PHONES Q o 0000 0000 Panes dts frerof WAT iss sere TREBLE AV RECEIVER TX DS696 For European model DISPLAY RT PTY TP 20 fi Front panel display 15 DSP MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER SETUP RETURN DISPLAY DIMMER FM MODE PRESET MEMORY a TUNING gt PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR z Listening mode or digital input Rec out indicator Sleep indicator format indicator
56. d Dolby Digital surround See page 33 Parameter cannot be set for Front Effect etc e Parameter may not be able to be set depending on the listening mode See table on page 41 Multichannel audio is not output e To listen to multichannel audio Yes must be selected in the Multichannel in the Audio setup sub menu of the Input Setup menu Also it is necessary to select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button Check that the component is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port and check the Setup menu settings Components in remote zone Zone 2 do not operate properly e Components are incorrectly connected Check connections e Objects are interfering with remote controller signals Move inferring objects away from path of remote controller signals If one of the messages shown below appears Not available with headphones use The operation is not allowed because headphones are plugged into the TX DS696 Not available with Multichannel use The operation is not allowed because the selected input source is set for multichannel input Not available in this Sp Config The operation is not allowed by the current speaker configuration Not available in Zone 2 mode The operation is not allowed because the Zone 2 mode is turned on Only available with Dolby D No setting other than Dolby Digital can be set Not available in this Listening mode
57. d operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting ac cessory recommended by the manufacturer PORTABLE CART WARNING An appliance and cart combina tion should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combi
58. de because it is factory preset However if the code has been changed to 601 or 613 then you will need to change it back to 600 Learning a pre programming code Pre programmong codes Note If more than one code is given in the table try the code one by one until you reach the code for your component i e if the first code does not work then try the next DVD BRAND SETTING No DENON 602 609 HITACHI 603 JVC 604 KENWOOD 605 MAGNAVOX 606 613 MARANTZ 607 MITSUBISHI 608 613 ONKYO 600 601 613 PANASONIC 609 PIONEER 610 PROSCAN 611 RCA 611 SONY 612 TOSHIBA 613 YAMAHA 609 614 ZENITH 613 615 SAT BRAND SETTING No ECHOSTAR 700 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 701 HITACHI 702 HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS 703 PANASONIC 704 PRIMESTAR 705 PROSCAN 706 707 RCA 706 707 SONY 708 TOSHIBA 709 CABLE BRAND SETTING No GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 500 GEMINI 501 HAMLIN 502 503 504 505 JERROLD 500 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 MACOM 515 516 517 MAGNAVOX 518 OAK 519 520 521 PANASONIC 522 523 PHILIPS 524 525 526 527 528 529 PIONEER 530 531 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 532 533 534 SAMSUNG 535 TOCOM 536 ZENITH 537 538
59. e STDBY button only places the TX DS696 in standby and does not turn the power completely off SLEEP button 30 Sets the sleep function The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX DS696 to turn off automatically after a specified time period 4 DIRECT MACRO button 58 59 For executing and programming the Direct Macro function MODE buttons and indicators 19 26 46 59 For selecting the component to be operated by the remote controller When a MODE button is pressed it will light green for 8 seconds The selected MODE button will also light whenever any other operation button is pressed to tell you which mode the remote controller is in RETURN button 35 48 For entering the selected setting and returning to the previous menu D CH DISC button 26 46 48 52 53 When in the RCVR mode for selecting a tuner preset channel For selecting the disc to be played back for components with disc changers when in the DVD or CD modes CH SEL TOP MENU button CH SEL For selecting the speaker for level adjustment when in the RCVR mode Used together with the LEVEL A F buttons 30 TOP MENU When in the DVD mode for displaying the menu screen s recorded on DVD media 48 AUDIO A TV VCR button AUDIO A For selecting the audio input signal The setting changes from AUTO to Multich to Analog and back each time this button is pressed 31 48 TV VCR Must be preprogrammed for use in t
60. e both the signal from the S VIDEO and VIDEO inputs are output to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO output if the television or projector is equipped with an S video input it is unnecessary to connect the video connectors If it is equipped with only a video input connect it to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO output If the monitor or projector is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output terminal connect its video output terminal to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the MONITOR OUT S VIDEO and MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals If the device has component video inputs connect them to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Caution Note that the Setup menu will only be displayed on the monitor connected to MONITOR OUT and not those connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks 9 Connecting settop box or video camera etc VIDEO 4 If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the S VIDEO 4 IN terminal with an S video cable If it does not have an S video output terminal connect its video output terminal to the VIDEO 4 IN terminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 4 IN and VIDEO 4 IN terminals 15 Connections Connect to devices with R I terminals The fR I terminal on the TX DS696 i
61. e final quality of the sound image too much so you can install it with the room layout in mind Refer to the speaker s instruction manual for more details TV or Screen Sub Center woofer speaker Surround Surround left right speaker speaker i Listener E Make the connections while referring to the explanations on the next page 1 Check the impedance of the speakers you are connecting The TX DS696 requires speakers with an impedance of 4 or greater Connecting speakers with an impedance of less than 4 may damage the TX DS696 2 Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch according to the impedance of the speakers being connected If all speakers have an impedance of 6 or greater slide the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the left 6 OHMS MIN SPEAKER If one or more speakers have an impedance of less than 6 slide the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the right 4 OHMS MIN SPEAKER 6 OHMS 4 OHMS 6 OHMS 4 OHMS MIN MIN MIN MIN ISPEAKER _ SPEAKER ISPEAKER _ SPEAKER E lt gt Cq IMPEDANCE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE SELECTOR 4 or above speaker 6 or above speaker Notes The power to the TX DS696 must not be turned on when changing the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting e When you are using only one speaker o O O or when you wish to listen to monaural mono sound a single O NO O O speaker should never be connected in ix parallel to both the right and left cha
62. e level This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations These settings and the distance settings performed above are vital to create the proper acoustics required for the optimum sound space and dynamics Note The speaker level settings here are not effective for multi channel input sources To adjust the speaker levels for multi channel input sources you will need to use the CH SEL LEVEL 4 and LEVEL Y buttons on the RC 440M remote controller See pages 30 31 Calibrating the speaker levels 1 When this sub menu is entered the TX DS696 will emit a pink noise from the front left speaker At this time the Master volume automatically increases to the reference level OdB Remember the level of this noise and then press the Y cursor button Note that this can be adjusted to any level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals The TX DS696 will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker 2 Using the lt and gt cursor buttons adjust the volume level of the noise from the center speaker so that it is the same level as the front left speaker You can jog back and forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume levels 3 Press the Y cursor button again The TX DS696 will now emit the pink noise from the front right speaker 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above for the front righ
63. e remote controller or on the TX DS696 front panel with other than European models TX DS696 Other than European models DIMMER 2 Remote controller 30 The SLEEP button enables you to set the TX DS696 to turn off automatically after a specified time period If you press it once the TX DS696 will turn off after 90 minutes Each time it is pressed thereafter the remaining time until the TX DS696 turns off decreases by 10 minutes While the sleep function is enabled you can press the SLEEP button to see how much time is left To cancel the sleep function press the SLEEP button when the time displayed is less than 10 minutes If you are using the remote zone Zone 2 it will turn off at the same time as the main zone If you want to set the sleep function for Zone 2 only set the sleep function with main zone turned on and then put the main zone into the standby state Remote controller Temporarily changing the speaker output levels To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily follow the procedure given below Each channel can be set between 12 to 12 decibels Note that the calibration settings will return to the original settings when the TX DS696 is put in standby CH LEVEL 1 Press the CH LEVEL button and select the desired speaker DSP MODE ADJ K PUSH TO ENTER 2 Turn the jog dial to adjust the volume level When using the remote controller E 1 Press the RCV
64. ecuted by pressing the appropriate MODE button and then pressing the MODE MACRO button For example to program the macro described above into the CD MODE button perform the steps given below 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button in this case the CD MODE button press the MODE MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the CD MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights and the CD MODE button lights green When you press the MODE MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes and lights again 2 Press the operation buttons you wish to program in order in this case press RCVR MODE gt ON gt CD INPUT SELECTOR CD MODE playback button When you press each button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights 3 Press the MODE MACRO button to complete the programming The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly 4 Run the macro to check to see if the macro has been properly programmed Notes e You may program up to 16 button operations into each macro function If you try to program a 17th operation it will be ignored and programming is stopped e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e If you perform an invalid operation during pro
65. edical help etc Sport SPORT Live sports action sports news and interviews Education EDUCATE Formal educational programs Drama DRAMA Radio plays and serials Culture CULTURE Cultural programs including religious affairs Science and technology SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology Varied VARIED Speech based programs not covered by the above categories e g quizzes panel games and comedy Pop music POP M Popular commercial music usually from past or present sales charts e g Top 40 Rock music ROCK M Popular music with an alternative appeal often not appearing on sales charts Middle of the road music M O R M Easy listening music as opposed to Pop Rock or Classical Light classics LIGHT M Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation Serious classics CLASSICS Performances of major orchestral works symphonies chamber music etc including the Grand Opera Other music OTHER M Music styles not covered by the above categories e g Jazz Rhythm amp Blues Folk Country and Reggae e Alarm ALARM When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast this ALARM will flash on the display 27 Listening to RDS broadcasts Jog dial RT PTY TP Displaying Radio Text RT If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting RT signals they will be dis
66. ep 4 to set the distance from the center speaker and the surround speakers to the listening position 6 Press the RETURN button TEN You return to the Sp Distance display Notes e If you press the RETURN button again you go back up one more level To exit the setting mode immediately press the SETUP button 23 Speaker setup Level Calibration submenu About the other settings This submenu allows you to set the volume levels of each speaker individually so that they all sound at the same level when heard from the listening position If you are continuing from setting the speaker distances and are still in the setting mode skip directly to step 2 1 Press the SETUP button SETUP If a menu other than 1 Speaker Setup appears turn the jog dial until 1 Speaker Setup does appear 2 Press the jog dial and then turn it to display the Level Cal DSP MODE ADJ DSP MODE ADJ C gt PUSH O NTER PUSH OSNTER DSP MODE ADJ A test sound pink noise will be heard from ZN the left front speaker At this point it is not necessary to adjust the volume of the test ND 3 Press the jog dial sound 4 Press the jog dial again AN The test sound will now be heard from a a aN different speaker Ss 5 Turn the jog dial to adjust the oN volume of the test sound from this L X ar 4 A speaker to the same level that you heard from the pre
67. er batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding the cover 2 Insert two AA R6 or UM 3 batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram positive and negative symbols inside the battery compartment 3 After batteries are installed and seated correctly replace the compartment cover Notes Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries To avoid corrosion remove the batteries if the remote controller is not to be used for a long time e Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from corrosion If the remote controller does not operate smoothly replace both the batteries at the same time The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this will vary depending on usage Using the remote controller Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller Remote control sensor TX DS696 Approx 5 meters 16 feet Notes e Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the remote controller e Using another remote controller of the same type in the same room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays may cause operational interference Do not put objects on the remote
68. er components connected to this unit does not exceed the capacity that is printed on the rear panel e g 120 watts AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX OILO AC OUTLETS AC 230 240V 50Hz SWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX ex USA and Canadian models ex European and some Asian models Connecting power amplifiers Using auxiliary power amplifiers allows you to listen at louder volumes than with the TX DS696 alone If power amplifiers are used connect each speaker to the corresponding power amplifier L White E OUT SURR CENTER G Front input R Red Surround input Center input Front left speaker Front right speaker Surround left speaker Surround right speaker Center speaker Power amplifier ag Pono Connections Connect to devices with multichannel output By connecting a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port you can playback the audio with 5 1 channel output So be sure to prepare a cable that can properly connect the TX DS696 to the peripheral device Center output Front output DVD Player MPEG decoder R Red T R Red Surround output L White Subwoofer output Connecting speakers cm L White N OO mi
69. ereo plug into the PHONES jack on the TX DS696 front panel When you connect headphones the unit will enter STEREO mode automatically and no sound will be heard from the speakers If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT you will hear sound only from the FRONT L and R channels The headphone volume level can be adjusted at the Setup menu see page 42 Note that the signal to the remote zone Zone 2 will not be affected whether or not headphones are connected 29 Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS696 DISPLAY DIMMER LEVEL V A Switching the display Using the sleep time remote controller only While listening to or watching an input source you can display the information regarding the type of source and signal being input by pressing the DISPLAY button on the TX DS696 or the remote controller TX DS696 Remote controller 10 Cuy crm DISPLAY When an input source other than FM or AM is selected Input volume Program format Input Listening mode or Multi Ch Ifthe input signal does not have a program format then this will be skipped When FM or AM is selected as the input source FM AM frequency Preset no FM AM Listening mode Adjusting the brightness of the front display You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the TX DS696 with DIMMER button on th
70. erminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the S VIDEO 1 IN and VIDEO 1 IN terminals If the device has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the VIDEO 1 input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 jack If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup gt Video Setup Component Video see pages 24 39 Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the device to the same VIDEO 1 IN audio jacks on the TX DS696 and audio input terminal to the VIDEO 1 OUT audio jacks Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS696 depending on the type of connector on the device With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the VIDEO 1 input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 2 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup gt Audio Setup Digital Input see pages 24 39 8 Connecting a television monitor or projector MONITOR OUT The TX DS696 is equipped with a simple Y C separate circuit and simple Y C mixed circuit Sinc
71. ess the SAT MODE button The SAT button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your satellite tuner unit The buttons given below have operations programmed into them ON Turns on and off the satellite tuner unit same as STDBY button on the remote controller CH Moves up and down the preset channel numbers A VA gt Moves the cursor ENTER Confirms the selection MENU Displays the menu 0 1 to 9 Numeric keys ENTER Confirm You may also use the following buttons VOL W Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 VOLA Numeric keys ENTER 52 CABLE MODE Cable Tuner Mode 1 Press the CABLE MODE button The CABLE button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your cable tuner unit The buttons given below have operations programmed into them ON Turns on and off the cable tuner unit same as STDBY button on the remote controller CH Moves up and down the preset channel numbers 0 1 to 9 Numeric keys ENTER Confirm You may also use the following buttons VOL AW Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 Operating your programmed rem
72. g mode directly to the Direct listening mode If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Direct listening mode STEREO Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo listening mode If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Stereo listening mode SURR Surround Changes the listening mode to the surround mode for the current input signal e g Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital or DTS If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the Surround listening mode For Dolby Pro Logic II this button also changes the mode between Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II Music A ST All Channel Stereo Changes the listening mode directly to the Stereo listening mode If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed to the All Channel Stereo listening mode DSP lt gt Changes the listening mode as shown below Direct lt Stereo lt Surround lt Orchestra Unplugged Studio Mix TV Logic All Ch Stereo Direct If pressed the listening mode for the selected input source set in the Listening Mode Preset sub menu is also changed Note If you want to switch between Dolby Pro Logic II Movie and Dolby Pro Logic
73. gramming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 Running a Macro function Perform the procedure below to run a macro function that you have programmed into the remote controller After programming a macro you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been programmed properly 1 Point the remote controller at the TX DS696 and press the CD MODE button 2 Press the MODE MACRO and verify that the devices operate properly It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND LEARN indicator turns off 57 Using a Macro function on _e DIRECT MACRO AS CD MODE Ae aS L MODE buttons RCVR MODE ANGLE Aaron D gt OO E CD playback Cc cD INPUT SELECTOR Tips If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in the direct macro that operation of that button will no longer work in the macro In this case it will be necessary for you to reprogram the direct macro in order to avoid incorrect operation The codes programmed into a direct macro will be transmitted at an interval of 0 5 seconds However some devices may not be able to complete one operation in 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case after pressing one operation button
74. h a clean cloth Do not use rough material thinners alcohol or other chemi cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 5 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz written on the rear panel Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the volt age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi nals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in
75. he TV Move unit away from TV set Crackling noise on both AM and FM stations e Noise caused by fluorescent lamp being turned on and off Move antenna as far as possible from the fluorescent lamp Noise from automobile ignition Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna The indicators light for stereo reception but sound is distorted and stereo separation is bad e Station is too strong Change to FM indoor antenna e Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of tall buildings or mountains Use antenna that has better directivity and select a point where distortion is least Indicators for stereo reception flicker and hiss is heard on FM stations e Station is too weak Install an outdoor FM antenna e Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the distance of an ordinary broadcast Change the position or direction of the outdoor antenna No preset station is recalled e Power cord has been unplugged or the POWER switch has been turned off for a long time The memory contents are lost Store all stations again Troubleshooting guide VIDEO and AUDIO Desired picture does not appear e Improper connection Check the connection again Insert the plugs and connectors completely No OSD Menu display e Improper connection Check connections e OSD Menu is displayed when
76. he TV and VCR modes 53 LEVEL V ANGLE and LEVEL 4 SUBTITLE buttons LEVEL V A Select the speaker whose volume is to be adjusted using the CH SEL button and adjust the volume using the LEVEL 4 Y buttons in the RCVR mode 30 ANGLE When in the DVD mode for selecting a camera angle when a DVD Video is recorded with multiple angle playback 48 SUBTITLE When in the DVD mode for selecting one of the subtitle languages recorded on a DVD Video 48 aD CD TAPE DVD MD operation buttons 46 48 53 For operating Onkyo components connected to the TX DS696 Remote controller 2 INPUT SELECTOR buttons 26 29 45 46 49 Selects an input source Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX DS696 The input source for each buttons is given here DVD DVD CD CD V1 VIDEO1 V2 VIDEO2 V3 VIDEO3 V4 VIDEO4 T1 TAPE T2 Not used with the TX DS696 TUN FM AM PH PHONO 3 Numeric key Listening mode selector SP A B Re EQ DISPLAY DIMMER buttons 1 to 9 10 0 For entering the number of a track 47 50 52 53 STEREO DIRECT DSP lt gt SURR A ST You can select a listening mode 33 Re EQ Depending on the listening mode you can turn the cinema re equalization function on or off 33 SP A SP B Not used with the TX DS696 DISPLAY For changing the display in the front display 30 50 DIMMER Adjusts the display brightness There are three settings available normal dark and very dark
77. he internal microcomputer Turn the power button off and then on again or remove the power cord from the outlet and then plug it in again e Internal fuse is blown Contact your Onkyo Service Center Power turns on but no sound e Muting is displayed Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to turn it off e Bad connections or wiring Check connections speaker cables etc e Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated Contact your Onkyo Service Center The sound of the playback source is not heard Input selector is not set properly Set to correct input source Headphones are connected Lower volume and then disconnect headphones SPEAKERS No sound from the center speaker or at very low volume e Speaker cable is not connected Check the connection between the amplifier and the speaker e Listening mode is set to Stereo or Direct Set the Listening mode to any mode other than Stereo or Direct The output to the center speaker may differ depending on the listening mode e Center speaker level is set to minimum Set the Center speaker level to the appropriate volume page 22 23 27 e The Center setting of the Speaker Config submenu is set to None Set the Center setting at the Speaker Config submenu to Large or Small see pages 22 23 27 No sound or very low volume from subwoofer e Subwoofer is set to No
78. he natural reverberation that is created in large halls TV Logic This mode gives realistic acoustics to TV programs that are aired from TV studios It enhances the entire surround sound and clarity of the conversation Unplugged This mode is suitable for acoustical instrumental sounds vocals and jazz music By emphasizing the front stereo image it will simulate the acoustics that you would experience in front of the stage Studio Mix This mode is for rock and popular music The lively sounds are enhanced for a powerful acoustic image that simulates the feeling of being in a club or rock concert All Ch Stereo This mode is designed for playing background music The front surround and surround back channels create a stereo image that encompasses the entire area Using listening mode Jog dial Changing the listening mode Using Cinema Re Equalization To change the listening mode during playback press the listening mode buttons on the remote controller You can also set the listening mode using the jog dial on the TX DS696 Push the jog dial repeatedly to cycle the listening mode from Direct Stereo gt Surround All Ch Stereo gt Direct Turn the jog dial to change the listening mode in the same manner as DSP lt gt on the remote controller TX DS696 DSP MODE ADJ Remote controller 1 2 3 4 5 6 w PUSH TO EN DIRECT Changes the listenin
79. her Bluel Blue2 Green1 Green2 Magenta Red1 or Red2 as the background color while the OSD Setup menu is displayed b Superimpose Off Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on the selected background color Normal Select to have the OSD Setup menu superimposed over the current video if one is displayed or on the selected background color if there is no video signal Black Select to have the OSD Setup menu displayed on a black background at all times VIDEO 1 c Immediate Display On Select this to have the screen immediately display certain operations as you perform them The display will remain for a few seconds after the operation is completed Off Select this to turn off the immediate display of operations Hint If this is set to Off the background color will not be displayed even when there is no video signal input d Display Position Use this setting to select the position of the immediate display that appears when certain operations are performed You can position the immediate display at any of ten different levels ranging from the top all the way to the bottom 5 2 OSD Position sub menu This sub menu allows you to adjust the position of the OSD Setup menu as it is displayed on your screen Depending on the monitor used there may be cases where the OSD Setup menu is not displayed in the center and parts of the menus are cut off To adjust the position of the OSD Setup menu
80. ily by pressing the CH button on the remote controller Tuning into a radio station 1 Press either the AM or FM input source button 2 Using the TUNING 4 and gt buttons c on the front panel tune into the station you desire ri FM STEREO Tuned Lights red in stereo Auto mode m Band Frequency The tuner frequency changes in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9kHz increments for AM e When tuning into FM stations you can press the TUNING lt 4 or button continuously for more than 0 5 seconds to scan for an FM station in the direction of the button you pressed FM auto tuning mode After you release the button and a station is received in stereo the scanning stops The European model allows you to receive RDS broadcasts See pages 27 and 28 for a more detailed explanation Listening to a stereo radio station FM mode When you tune into a radio station TUNED lt indicator appears in the display If you tune into an FM station in stereo then FM STEREO appears If the signal is weak it may be impossible to tune into the station in stereo In such a case press the FM MODE button on the front panel The AUTO indication disappears and the radio station is output in the monaural mode To return to stereo press the FM MODE button again AUTO appears Some inter station noise may be heard but the sound will no
81. input source that you are watching or listening to the source being recording will also change Recording a source different from that you are listening to The TX DS696 allows you to listen to one source while recording the signal from another source The procedure below uses the example of recording the audio from a CD player while watching the input from a DVD player REC OUT 1 While playing the DVD press the REC OUT button 2 Within 3 seconds press the input source button of the source that you wish to record 44 REC OUT pena oo OSS Input source buttons In this example you would press the CD source button The signal from the CD player is now output to the TAPE OUT jacks DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE FM AM PHONO 3 Start recording at the recording device connected to the TAPE OUT jacks You can press the REC OUT button to display which input source is selected for recording When Rec Sel Off is displayed no signal is output for recording Notes e You cannot use the REC OUT selector to record video signals Be aware that the ZONE 2 and REC OUT selectors use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time Even if you change the input source that you are listening to the input source that is selected for recording will not change However if you have selected FM or AM as the
82. instruction manual that came with that product for instructions on how to operate that product Make sure both the remote controller and the other remote controller have new batteries If either of them has batteries that are low you may not be able to program the commands of the other remote controller properly into the remote controller See page 56 for how to erase the memorized commands from all buttons 55 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller Erasing the programmed command from one SEND LEARN button indicator You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button for the command press the ENTER button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENTER button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp lights again MODE buttons 2 Press and release the button for the command you wish to erase When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the lamp lights again ED S 3 Press and release the same button again or E The SEND LEARN lamp flashes twice slowly The memorized command is erased Note If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly
83. keep your old remote controller in a safe place If for some reason the commands are lost e g when the batteries run down it will be necessary to memorize them once again 1 Place the remote controller and the remote controller for the other device facing each other at a distance of 5 to 15 cm 2 to 6 inches apart 2 While pressing and holding down the desired MODE button on the remote controller press the ENTER button and then release both buttons When you press and hold down the MODE button the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the ENTER button the lamp turns off When you release the buttons the lamp lights again 3 Press and release the button on the remote controller to which you want to transfer the next command You may select any button but the eleven ones indicated in the figure below When you press the button the SEND LEARN indicator turns off When you release the button the indicator lights again If you press the wrong button by mistake press that same button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice and the remote controller exits the programming mode LIGHT MODE DIRECT MODE MACRO MODE buttons Buttons that cannot be programmed Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller Press and hold down the button that corresponds to the command you are programming on the remote controller of the other device
84. med 5 OSD Setup menu cccsccscscsscsssssssssssssssssesssssssessees 43 nde a MICE Wahi deco eiscecececencceossreccatestacced 56 5 1 OSD ee SUBMENU 5 cessdisscsccsovtecssteasysieasesuaceeetss 43 Using a Macro function cccscsssccscsccesssssssssseeeeeee 57 5 2 OSD Position sub menu cee eeeeeseeeeseeeteeeeneeenees 43 ee ee ee ee 57 5 3 OSD Config sub menu cece eeeseeeeeeneeeeeees 43 Programming a Macro fancHbillecenecenareastacose tas 57 Recording cvceicesvecsvsessesdetacecaceseecctecensvecssnecenseessues 44 Running a Macro function u 57 Recording the input source REC OUT selector as Programming the Direct Macro function ee 58 Recording both the audio and Video eceeeeeseeeeee 44 Running a Direct Macro function lt scccssssssscssssecsssseeense 58 Enjoying music in the remote zone 45 Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 59 Selecting an input source and adjusting the Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 59 volume on the TX DS696 ieee 45 Erasing all commands and macros that have been Selecting an input source and adjusting the PLOSTAMIME siscsssesscssccsncesssscessessasessnsssasseasvesssosseesons 60 volume using the remote controller oo eee 45 Macro mode programming memo sssssusssssessssesesesee 60 Remote controller Using remote controller cssceseeeeeeeees 46 Appendix OVEIVIEW eiieeii n E RER 46 Sp cilic
85. monitor is connected to VIDEO or S VIDEO of MONITOR OUT Confirm connections No sound or sound of the selected source is not heard e Audio Setup sub menu of Input Setup menu settings are incorrect gt Check settings No picture appears on the TV screen or monitor TV or monitor is not set to receive the output signals from the receiver Set the TV or monitor to the receiver input e Video cable is not connected securely Check connections e You have connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO connectors but the TX DS696 is not set properly Check the Video Setup submenu of the Input Setup menu page 38 REMOTE CONTROLLER Front panel controls function but remote controller controls do not No batteries in remote controller Insert batteries Batteries have worn out Replace batteries Remote controller is not pointed at the remote sensor of the TX DS696 Point the remote controller at the remote sensor of the TX DS696 e Remote controller is too far from the TX DS696 Operate the remote controller within 5 meters 16 feet e Remote controller is functioning in a different mode Press the RCVR MODE button OTHER LATE NIGHT function cannot be used e Playback source is not Dolby Digital encoded Check that the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display Re EQ function cannot be used e Re EQ is only enabled for Analog PCM sources an
86. mply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CA NADIAN ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Modele pour les Canadien REMARQUE __ CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CON FORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR
87. mponents from being damaged by excessively loud volumes The maximum volume can be set between 30 and 79 b Power On Volume This sets a designated volume setting for the TX DS696 to be set every time that the power is turned on This prevents the TX DS696 from being turned on while it is set to an extremely high volume and suddenly output very loud sounds The power on volume can be set between min and max If you do not mind having the TX DS696 turned on with its current volume setting set this to Last 4 2 Headphones Level sub menu a Headphones Level You can use this sub menu to adjust the volume output from the headphones so that it matches the level output from the speakers The headphone volume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels 4 3 Late Night Setup sub menu a Late Night Sets High Low or Off for the late night function Cinema sound has a vast dynamic range therefore to hear the quieter sounds such as human conversations they must be played back at larger volumes When this parameter is set to High or Low the dynamic range of the sound is narrowed down to allow you to easily hear minute sounds at low volumes This function is especially useful if you wish to play a movie at low volumes during the nighttime Notes The depth of the Late Night effect is determined by Dolby Digital software Some sounds may produce no or little effect
88. na tion to overturn 83125A Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface The appliance should not be placed in a built in instal lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided There should be free space of at least 20 cm 8 in and an opening behind the appliance Power Sources The appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Grounding or Polarization The appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
89. nal connect its video output terminal to the DVD VIDEO IN terminal using an RCA type video connection cable You do not need to connect to both the DVD S VIDEO IN and DVD VIDEO IN terminals If the device has component video outputs connect them to one of the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the DVD input source is set for the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jack Connections If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup Video Setup Component Video see pages 24 39 Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the audio output terminal on the device to the audio DVD IN jacks on the TX DS696 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the device has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS696 depending on the type of connector on the DVD player With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the DVD input source is set for digital input at the COAXIAL 1 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup Audio Setup Digital Input see pages 24 39 5 Connecting a video cassette recorder VIDEO 2 If the video cassette recorder is equipped with an S video output terminal connect it to the S VIDE
90. ncy Effect for the low range effect sound It will create a realistic sound that can be heard in the theaters and concert halls DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Surround This mode is a new generation 5 channel surround system that provides performance between the 4 channel left front right front center and monaural surround Pro Logic Surround and the 5 1 channel Dolby Digital Surround This mode can be set to the Movie mode designed for playing movies and the Music mode designed for listening to music The Movie mode is monaural except for a stereo narrow band for the surround channels The result is movie viewing with a realistic feel of movement The Music mode uses the surround channels to provide a natural sound space that cannot be provided with normal stereo output This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the DO eas sumouo mark and certain television programs The Music mode can be used with music compact discs and other stereo sources You can press the SURR button on the remote controller to switch between MOVIE and MUSIC The initial setting is MOVIE This setting can be made for each input source If no surround speakers are connected then the surround sound is divided and output from the front left and right channels 3 stereo Orchestra This mode is appropriate for classical and opera music The center channel is cut and the surround channels are emphasized to widen the stereo image It will simulate t
91. nel input in the main zone audio from the left and right surround speakers will not be output The REC OUT and ZONE 2 buttons use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at same times If the REC OUT button is pressed in the main room while someone is using the system in the remote zone the Zone 2 function will be deactivated and the source will turn off in the remote zone e The Zone 2 terminal is an analog output Digital signals are not output If no sound is heard from the selected input source check if the component is connected to the analog inputs 45 Using remote controller Overview The RC 440M remote controller is a useful tool to help you operate the components of your home theater To do so first press the Mode button that corresponds to the device you wish to control Then simply press the desired operation button and the component will operate accordingly For example if you wish to select the CD input source at the TX DS696 with the remote controller first press the RCVR MODE button to select the TX DS696 and then press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button oS seve see a O g e Calling up a preset radio station 1 Press the RCVR MODE button The RCVR MODE button lights green 2 Press the TUN input selector button 3 Press the CH or button to select the desired preset station number RCVR MODE VOL A V MUTING TAP
92. ng the multichannel setting 1 Press the input selector button for the source that you want to change 2 Press the SETUP button 3 Turn the jog dial to display 2 Input Setup 4 Press the jog dial Audio Setup appears 5 Press the jog dial twice Multich xxx appears 6 Turn the jog dial to select Yes or No 7 Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode Changing the Component Video Input setting 1 Press the input selector button for the source that you want to change 2 Press the SETUP button 3 Turn the jog dial to display 2 Input Setup 4 Press the jog dial Audio Setup appears 5 Turn the jog dial to display Video Setup 6 Press the jog dial Cmponent xxx appears 7 Turn the jog dial to select the connectors to which the source is connected Input 1 or Input 2 8 Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode Listening to Radio Broadcasts FM MODE FM AM TUNING lt gt One of the features of the TX DS696 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations The TX DS696 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system Also by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently you can select them eas
93. ning mode itself For example if your DVD player also plays compact discs and the DVD video signal is DTS and the compact disc signal is PCM then you can set a different listening mode for each This is especially convenient if you frequently play the same types of movies or music Input source signals a Analog PCM Source Set a listening mode for the input signal from analog sources and PCM sources Note For PCM sources recorded at a sampling rate of 96 kHz or greater only the Stereo or Direct listening modes can be selected However the set listening mode is stored in memory b Digital Format Set a listening mode for the input signal from Dolby Digital and DTS sources e The TX DS696 will automatically switch to the listening mode set for the current input signal For example even when using the same DVD player if a CD is played the listening mode automatically becomes Stereo and if a DVD is played Dolby Digital 3 2 1 the listening mode automatically becomes Dolby D Relationship between input source and listening mode a IntelliVolume When switching input sources you may find that the output level for different components or input sources connected to the TX DS696 is different even though the main volume setting is the same Under normal circumstances you would then have to change the volume setting each time you change the input source This IntelliVolume sub menu allows you to preset a volume level fo
94. nnel terminals simultaneously e To prevent damage to circuitry never short circuit the positive and negative speaker wire e Be sure to connect the positive and negative cables for the speakers properly If they are mixed up the left and right signals will be reversed and the audio will sound unnatural Do not connect more than one speaker cable to one speaker terminal Doing so may damage the TX DS696 17 Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cable Connecting a subwoofer 1 Strip away 5 8 inch 15 mm of wire insulation Twist wire ends very tight Unscrew 2 3 4 Insert wire 5 Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built in power amplifier If your subwoofer does not have a built in amplifier connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier Connecting the remote zone speakers The TX DS696 allows you to connect another set of speakers and place them in a different room or separated area for listening to music This other room or area is referred to as the remote zone Zone 2 while the room where the TX DS696 is located is the main zone The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone Note It is important to be aware of the speaker impedance Front right Front left Surround right Surround left speaker speake
95. on 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys ENTER Confirm VOL AW Adjusts the volume at the television MUTING Activates the muting function at the television 53 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 5 to 15 cm 2 to 6 inches SEND LEARN indicator ENTER 54 Programming procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC 440M remote controller you must first decide under which MODE button you want the commands to be linked In general you will select the MODE button that corresponds to the component you are programming For example if you are programming the functions from a remote controller for a compact disc player you would choose the CD MODE button Then by pressing the CD MODE button the buttons on the RC 440M remote controller will change to the commands you program here to operate the compact disc player After programming which MODE button to use you will then transfer the separate commands from the other remote controller over to the RC 440M remote controller one at a time Each command is then programmed to a different button on the RC 440M remote controller Any button is programmable for this step except for the eight MODE buttons RCVR CD DVD MD SAT CABLE VCR and TV the two MACRO buttons DIRECT and MODE and the LIGHT button Even after the commands have been memorized
96. one Zone 2 is independent PHONES jack 29 This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones AUDIO SELECTOR button 31 This button is used to select the type of audio input signal Each time pressed the setting cycles from AUTO gt Multich gt Analog and back D Input source buttons DVD VIDEO 1 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO and CD 25 26 28 29 44 45 These buttons are used to select the input source for the main zone To select the input source for the remote zone Zone 2 or recording out Rec Out first press the Zone 2 or Rec Out button and then the desired input source button 2 BASS dial 31 Boosts or cuts the bass response Bass adjustment is effective only for the front speakers and headphones 3 TREBLE dial 31 Boosts or cuts the treble response Treble adjustment is effective only for the front speakers and headphones Front display 5 Remote control sensor 7 SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR jog dial and indicators 22 24 26 28 30 31 33 35 45 Used to make settings in the Setup menu change listening mode settings and more D SETUP button 22 24 35 Press to bring up the Setup menu The OSD menu will appear on the TV monitor as well as the front display on the TX DS696 RETURN button 22 24 35 Press to exit the Main menu level or go back one level up DISPLAY button 30 The DISPLAY button is used to display information about the current in
97. one is explained below Note that some parameters cannot be set for some listening modes and that no sub menu will have all parameters Also for some input signal formats changes in the listening mode parameters may actually result in no change to the resulting output signal Menu 3 Listening Mode Setup Stereo Setup Surround Setup Orchestra Setup Unplugged Setup Studio Mix Setup TV Logic Setup All Ch Stereo Setup NYHNDUBWNE m ENTER Quit SETUP Menu 3 Listening Mode Setup 3 1 Stereo Setup a Subwoofer On Quit SETUP Relationship between listening mode and parameter Description listening mode parameters Subwoofer Set this to Off if you are not using a subwoofer even if one is connected If No is selected for the Subwoofer setting in the Speaker Config sub menu then this setting will not appear Front Effect You can choose from Low Middle or High Some live recordings contain acoustic reverberation When you play these sources more reverberation will be applied by the DSP creating too much reverb effects and the sound loses frame or presence In this case set this setting to Low No reverberation from the DSP will be applied to the sound output from the three front channels so the sound source is be played as it is without any further
98. ote controller STDBY VCR MODE J voran EX are pr MUTING m es recorder operation buttons Numeric keys VCR MODE VCR Mode 1 Press the VCR MODE button The VCR button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your VCR The buttons given below have operations programmed into them ON Turns on and off the VCR same as STDBY button on the remote controller CH Moves up and down the preset channel numbers TV VCR Switches the AV input for the VCR Play Stop lt lt Rewind C gt Fast Forward amp Pause 0 1 to 9 10 Numeric keys You may also use the following buttons VOL AW Adjusts the volume at the TX DS696 MUTING Activates the muting function at the TX DS696 Numeric keys ENTER TV MODE TV Mode 1 Press the TV MODE button The TV button lights green 2 Press the desired operation button The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control your television The buttons given below have operations programmed into them ON Turns on and off the television same as STDBY button on the remote controller CH Moves up and down the television channels TV VCR Switches the TV VCR input for the televisi
99. ous sub menus and these contain settings for you to optimize ae your home theater as you wish Audio Setup Video Setup Listening Mode Preset IntelliVolume BWN W ENTER Quit SETUP gt _ gt 3 Listening Mode Setup 1 Stereo Setup 2 Surround Setup 3 Orchestra Setup 4 Unplugged Setup Menu 5 Studio Mix Setup 6 TV Logic Setup 1 Speaker Setup e 7 All Ch Stereo Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Listening Mode Setup WM ENTER Quit SETUP 4 Preference e 5 OSD Setup e gt 4 Preference MMW ENTER Quit SETUP Volume Setup Headphones Level Late Night Setup WNE 4 AM Freq Step Setup O ENTER Quit SETUP gt 5 0SD Setup 1 0SD Setup 2 0SD Position 3 0SD Config Main menu MMW ENTER Quit SETUP Menu Menu 1 Speaker Setup 2 Input Setup 3 Listening Mode Setup 1 Speaker Setup 4 Preference Sub menu 5 0SD Setup 1 Speaker Config 2 Speaker Distance 1 1 Speaker Config 3 Level Calibration i L__1_ a Subwoofer Yes NM ENTER Quit SETUP b Front Large QD c Center Large W W d Surround Large 0 MW ENTER Quit SETUP ved Quit SETUP 34 Setup menus Navigating through the Setup menu The explanations here assume you
100. pe and classification for which you are looking This makes it much easier for you to find the station you want see Performing a PTY scan and Performing a TP scan on page 28 The three main classifications are explained below RT Radio Text When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected the text information received from the station is displayed PTY Program Type When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected the station type classification is displayed TP Traffic Program When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected traffic information will be broadcasted periodically Notes In some cases the characters displayed on the display of the TX DS696 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station Also unusual characters may appear on the display if the TX DS696 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly This is not a malfunction e When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected the name of the station is displayed instead of the frequency The text given in parenthesis is what is actually displayed on the TX DS696 None NONE No program type News reports NEWS Reports on current events and happenings Current affairs AFFAIRS Topical reporting of current affairs often with a wider range of topics than news reports Information INFO General information such as weather forecasts consumer affairs m
101. placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the appliance be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides in formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of an tenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 Lightning For added protection for the appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and discon nect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be lo cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall
102. played in the front display on the TX DS696 If the station does not this function will be ignored 1 To display the radio text press the RUPEE RT PTY TP button once If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station only the frequency of the station appears If Waiting appears on the display more time is required to receive the RT information When the information is received the characters will scroll across the front display If No Text Data appears on the display RT information is not available The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name Performing a PTY scan 1 2 Press the RT PTY TP button twice 3 Using the jog dial select the PTY 28 Press the FM input source button RT PTY TP The current program type appears on the display DSP MODE ADJ On PUSH TO ENTER program type you desire FM DSP MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER Press the jog dial The TX DS696 will scan until it reaches a station of the program type you selected It will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on until it reaches the next station Pressing the jog dial stops the PTY scan at that point If you press the RT PTY TP while NONE is displayed PTY will appear In this case return to step 3 DSP MODE ADJ Q PUSH TO ENTER Press the jog dial when it reaches the station that yo
103. put source signal Each time you press the display button the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal o RT PTY TP European models only button 28 This button is only available on European models Use this button to help tune into the Radio Data System RDS for FM broadcasting RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union EBU and is available in most European countries Each time the button is pressed the display changes from RT radio text to PTY program type to TP traffic program and then back to RT again Zo DIMMER other than European models button 30 Press to set the brightness of the front display There are 3 settings available normal dark and very dark 7 FM MODE button 25 If you are listening to an FM radio station in stereo and the sound cuts out or there is a great deal of noise switch from STEREO to MONO Each time this button is pressed the AUTO indication flashes and the stereo mode changes from AUTO to MONO and vice versa This button also turns on and off the FM MUTE 2 PRESET MEMORY button 26 This button is used to assign the radio station that is currently tuned in to a preset channel or delete a previously preset station E TUNING lt gt buttons 25 Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 10 kHz or 9 kHz increment
104. r each input source separately so that when you do switch from one input source to another the TX DS696 adjusts the volume accordingly so that the resulting volume stays the same To set the IntelliVolume simply select an input source at the front panel and if that source is quieter than other sources increase its decibel level with the gt cursor button or if it is louder than other sources decrease its decibel level with the lt cursor button The IntelliVolume can be adjusted between 12 and 12 decibels Input source signal display Analog PCM Source Digital Format Type of media Tape CD DVD Record Tuner Digital satellite broadcast DVD Video PCM LD PCM DTS CD Digital satellite broadcast Dolby Digital 2ch Source DTS All excluding Listening Mode Dolby Digital 2ch Direct J Stereo J J J Surround Pro Logic II Movie e e Pro Logic II Music J e Dolby Digital J DTS e Orchestra J Unplugged J Studio Mix J TV Logic All Ch Stereo J Notes The listening modes that can be set are different for each input source format e You may not be able to select all the listening modes shown here depending on your speaker configuration or the selected input source 40 Setup menus 3 Listening Mode Setup menu This menu allows you to make adjustments to the various listening modes These adjustments are in the form of parameters and each
105. r speaker speaker ZONE 2 p Zone 2 Zone 2 left right speaker speaker SURROUND CENTER SPEAKER SPEAKERS A l Center speaker Subwoofer 18 Connecting the power STANDBY indicator STANDBY ON To wall outlet The TX DS696 is shipped with the main power POWER switch in the on position ON When the power cord is plugged in for the first time the TX DS696 will automatically enter the standby state and the STANDBY indicator will light same condition after step 2 below Before you plug in the TX DS696 confirm that all connections have been made properly Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit such as computers If this happens use a wall outlet on a different circuit Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet Press the POWER switch to set the Ze stanov TX DS696 to standby state Power The STANDBY indicator will light up NaN Press the STANDBY ON button to STANDBY ON turn on the TX DS696 The display and four jog dial indicators will light up and the STANDBY indicator will turn off STANDBY If you press the STANDBY ON button again the receiver returns to Standby mode Turn off Turning the power on from the remote controller Before you can use the remote controller you must perform
106. ratories Inc All rights reserved e Re Equalization and the Re EQ logo are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Manufactured under license of Lucasfilm Ltd e Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved Remote controller x 1 Batteries AA R6 or UM 3 x 2 FM indoor antenna x 1 connector will vary depending on model specifications 75 300 Q antenna adapter x 1 For all models other than USA Canadian and European models Before using this unit Setting the Voltage selector Worldwide models only Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit Determine the proper voltage for your area 220 230 V or 120 V If the preset voltage is not correct for your area insert a screwdriver into the groove in the switch Slide the switch all the way to the upper 120 V or to the lower 220 230 V whichever is appropriate EB 096090090 i 7 QO er _ fal Peoro l OOOO oopa a VOLTAGE 4 SELECTOR toe 120V L 1 220 230V Installing the remote controll
107. rear panel To perform this setting you must first select a digital input source at the front panel and then set the name of the digital input jack it is connected to here For example if the input source selected at the front panel is CD and the compact disc player is connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 then select OPT1 here If the input source selected is not connected to a digital input then select OPT1 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 1 OPT2 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL 2 COAXI Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXz2 Select if connected to DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 2 Select if the input source is not from a digital input jack Note Do not assign a digital input to more than one input source If you are making a digital connection that requires you to change the default settings be sure to always first cancel the current digital input setting and then assign the new setting b Multichannel This sub menu will not appear if AM or FM is selected at the front panel for the input source The initial settings are Yes for the DVD input source and No for all other input sources This setting is normally set to No and only needs to be changed to Yes if a DVD player MPEG decoder or other component that has a multi channel port is connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port for 5 1 channel audio For example if a DVD player is connected
108. reverberation Surround Effect You can choose from Low Middle or High This adjusts the reflected and residual noises from the surround left and right speakers Listening mode Direct Stereo Surround Orchestra All Ch Dolby Pro Logic II Unplugged Stereo Dolby Digital Studio Mix Parameter DTS TV Logic Subwoofer Off On Off On Off On Off On Front Effect Low Mid High Surround Effect Low Mid High The parameters that can be set are different for each listening mode 41 Setup menus 4 Preference menu 42 Menu 4 Preference 1 Volume Setup 2 Headphones Level 3 Late Night Setup 4 AM Freq Step Setup OM ENTER Quit OsD Menu 4 Preference 4 1 Volume Setup a Maximum Volume 0ff W b Power on Volume Last Q waa Quit SETUP Menu 4 Preference 4 2 Headphones Level a Headphones Level O0dB amp Quit SETUP Menu 4 Preference 4 3 Late Night Setup a Late Night Low Quit SETUP 4 1 Volume Setup sub menu This sub menu allows you to make various settings concerning the volume control of the TX DS696 a Maximum Volume This setting allows you to set the maximum volume that can be output with the MASTER VOLUME dial to prevent co
109. rform operations on the remote zone Zone 2 45 SEARCH When in the DVD mode for finding the specific section on a disc where you want to start playback 48 ENTER When in the MD mode for confirming the selection 49 52 54 56 60 11 Connections Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX one DS696 in the standard manner There are many ways that any component can be connected and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation The directions given here are only one option and should only be thought of as such It is best to fully understand the nature of each connector and terminal as well as each of y our components and their features to ascertain which method of connection is best Connecting antennas 20 21 Be sure to always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made For input jacks red connectors marked R are used for the right channel white connectors marked L are used for the left channel and yellow connectors marked V are used for video connection Do not bind audio video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality When using the digital inputs make sure to also connect the analog connections whenever possible Connecting your video components 14 15
110. s up to 16 on the remote controller into a single button For example to play a compact disc player connected to the TX DS696 normally you must perform the following steps 1 Press the RCVR MODE button Press the ON button 2 3 Press the CD INPUT SELECTOR button 4 Press the CD MODE buiton 5 Press the playback gt button By using the macro function you can perform the above five operations by only pressing two buttons oy m MODE MACRO RCVR MODE CD MODE WER Cy evar ay ES CD playback a ce RANDOM OPEN CLOSE INPUT SELECTOR oral CD INPUT SELECTOR HOME THEATER CONTROLLER Tips e If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in a macro that operation of that button will no longer work in the macro In this case it will be necessary for you to reprogram the macro in order to avoid incorrect operation The codes programmed into a macro will be transmitted at an interval of 0 5 seconds However some devices may not be able to complete one operation in 0 5 seconds and may miss the next code In this case after pressing one operation button you can press the same MODE button again before pressing the next operation button to add another 0 5 seconds between the two operations Programming a Macro function You can program a different macro into the MODE MACRO button for each of the eight MODE buttons The macro is then ex
111. s Tuning indicators ZONE 2 PCM DIGITAL OO PRO LOGIC I DIRECT MEMORY FM STEREO AUTO Zone 2 indicator Multi fanction display Front panel facilities For operational instructions see page indicated in brackets POWER switch 19 Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX DS696 STANDBY indicator 7 19 Lights when the TX DS696 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller 3 STANDBY ON button 19 Press to turn on the TX DS696 when in the standby state Press again to return the TX DS696 to the standby state 4 REC OUT button 44 Press the REC OUT button to output the audio signals to a recording component for recording purposes ZONE 2 button 45 and indicator Press the ZONE 2 button to enjoy the output from the TX DS696 in a different room which is referred to as a remote zone Zone 2 ZONE 2 indicator lights when a signal is output to the remote zone Zone 2 When the ZONE 2 indicator is off then either output to the remote zone is turned off or Rec Out is selected ZONE 2 LEVEL button 45 Press to enter the mode for adjusting the volume in the remote zone Zone 2 D CH LEVEL button 30 Press to select the channel whose level is to be adjusted MASTER VOLUME dial 29 31 The MASTER VOLUME dial is used to control the volume for the main zone The volume for the remote z
112. s after the last time the unit has been turned off This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate 19 Connecting antennas To use the tuner of TX DS696 it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas e Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast e If better reception cannot be obtained then placement of an outside antenna is recommended Assembling the AM loop antenna Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration e Refer to Connecting the AM loop antenna below for details on connecting the loop antenna Insert into the hole Connecting the AM antenna cable 1 Press down the lever 2 Insert the wire into the hole An At 3 Release the lever 20 Connecting the included antennas Connecting the FM indoor antenna The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only During use extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended Connecting the AM loop antenna The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only Set it in the direction and position where you receive the clearest
113. s are small sized e If Small is selected for the Front setting then Large cannot be selected for this setting 1 2 Speaker Distance sub menu Here you will enter the distance from each speaker to your normal listening position This is important for the timing of the acoustics to create the proper sound space that the TX DS696 and today s sound systems are able to produce Note Speakers that you selected No or None for in the Speaker Config sub menu will not appear a Unit feet Select if you will enter the distances in feet meters Select if you will enter the distances in meters b Front L R Set the distance from the front left and right speakers to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 1 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter intervals Position the front left and right speakers so that they are the same distance from the listener If they are not you may lose the center position for stereo sound c Center Set the distance from the center speaker to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 1 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter intervals d Surround L R Set the distance from the surround left and right speakers to your normal listening position between 1 and 30 feet in 1 feet intervals 0 3 to 9 meters in 0 3 meter intervals Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all heard by the listener at the sam
114. s for AM When FM is selected you can hold down one of the tuning buttons and then release it to activate the auto search feature It will search for a station in the direction of the button you pressed and stop when it tunes into one 4 PRESET lt gt buttons 26 When AM or FM is selected as the input source press one of these buttons to jump to a radio station that you preset using the PRESET MEMORY button Pressing the right button moves from the most recently preset station to older ones and pressing the left button moves in the reverse order Remote controller 10 ae ie SEND LEARN enePROGRAMMED amp LEARNING CAPagy pr o 3 MODE 2 4 STDBY 9 UGRY cos Lae s a oTa Ew awe v 0 ANGLE D e 4 LEVEL Gji OPEN CLOSE I a 1E RANDOM INPUT SELECTOR 0 amp 0 0 O 1 2 3 1 I 4 5 6 l l Cm Gast 9 I 7 8 9 l I I CD GD _ Ga I 10 o l SEARCH I I DIMMER l ZONE 2 Game HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC 440M O SEND LEARN indicator 50 54 56 This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed into or sent by the remote controller It also warns the user when an error is made or battery power is low 2 ON STDBY button 19 47 50 52 53 60 ON Turns on the TX DS696 STDBY Places the TX DS696 in the standby state Be aware that pressing th
115. s for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same FRI terminal When a component are FR I connected you can point the remote controller supplied with the TX DS696 at the sensor on the TX DS696 and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers In addition by connecting components to the R I terminal you can also perform the system operations given below Power on ready function When the TX DS696 is in the standby state if an R l connected component is turned on then the TX DS696 also turns on and the input source selected at the TX DS696 automatically switches to that component If the power cord for an fRI connected component is connected to the AC OUTLET on the TX DS696 or if the TX DS696 is turned on this function will not work Also if you are using the TX DS696 for the remote zone Zone 2 this function will not work Direct change function When the play button is pressed at an R I connected component the input source selected at the TX DS696 automatically changes to that component However if you are using the TX DS696 for the remote zone Zone 2 this function will not work Power off function When the TX DS696 is placed in the standby state all RI connected components are also automatically put into the standby state CAUTION If an MD recorder is connected to the TAPE jack on the TX DS696 switch the Input Selector from TAPE to MD see page 19 TX DS696
116. simply press the cursor buttons to inch the menu to position you desire 5 3 OSD Config sub menu a TV format For all models other than USA and Canadian models The default setting is Auto which means that the television format is detected and automatically set by the TX DS696 However if you know the correct format you can use this setting to choose either PAL or NTSC so that no time is wasted on detection 43 Recording Caution e Surround and multichannel audio cannot be recorded e You cannot perform digital recording with the TX DS696 Also digital to analog signal conversion is not possible so to record audio signals from digital sources e g CD players their analog connection must be made as well Recording the input source REC OUT selector When using the TX DS696 to record a source you must select that source to be output from the TAPE OUT jacks Recording the same source that you are listening to 1 Press the input source button for the source that you want to record DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 TAPE OO OOo AM PHONO cD G REC OUT 2 Press the REC OUT button repeatedly until Rec Sel SOURCE appears in the front display The signal from the currently selected source is also output to the TAPE OUT jacks 3 Start recording at the recording device connected to the TAPE OUT jacks Note Be aware that if you change the
117. sound Put it as far away as possible from the TX DS696 televisions speaker cables and power cords When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended FM antenna Indoor AM loop antenna Other models E USA and Canadian ANTENNA models XN S Strip away the insulation from the end of the cable then fully insert the stripped end of the cable Hint Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either terminal Unlike speaker cabling there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals Connecting antennas Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Directional linkage Please make sure that you follow the considerations Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc e It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines Keep it well away from power lines transformers etc e To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is necessary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna ANTENNA Connecting an AM outdoor antenna An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside Do not remove the AM loop antenna To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock grounding is nece
118. speakers 18 Connecting your Input source Digital input Component video Multichannel audio components DVD COAX 1 INPUT 1 Yes 13 VIDEO 1 COAX 2 INPUT 2 No VIDEO 2 INPUT 1 No VIDEO 3 OPT 2 INPUT 1 No VIDEO 4 INPUT 1 No TAPE No FM AM PHONO No CD OPT 1 No COAX Coaxial OPT Optical No setting L 7 Not applicable 12 Connections Signal flow Analog audio output L White R Red 2 CD player CD J o i e Digital audio output optical Analog audio output L White 1 Turntable PHONO R Red J Ground wire earth Analog audio input L White T 3 Tape deck MD recorder DAT deck CD recorder TAPE R Red J R Red Analog audio output Connecting your audio components Below is an example of how you can connect your audio components to the TX DS696 Refer to the diagram above for the following connection examples 1 Connecting a turntable PHONO Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminal on the turntable to the PHONO input jacks on the TX DS696 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack Note The TX DS696 is designed for use with moving magnet cartridges For proper operation connect a ground or earth wire to the GND terminal For some turn
119. ssary Follow item 14 of the Important Safeguards on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna ANTENNA Indoor AM loop antenna Note If you are using the TX DS696 worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10 kHz steps be sure to set the AM Freq Step Setup setting accordingly see page 42 Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV or VCR reception since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna use a directional linkage type splitter To receiver To TV or VCR Connecting the antenna cable to the 75 300 Q antenna adapter For all models other than USA Canadian and European models Connecting the 300 Q ribbon wire Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver Outdoor antenna 300 Q a ribbon wire Connecting the coaxial cable 1 With your fingernail or a small screwdriver press the stoppers of the 75 300 Q antenna adapter outward and remove the cover 2 Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C 3 Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram 4 Connect the 75 300 Q antenna adapter to the coaxial cable 1 Insert the end of the cable 2 Clamp it in place with pliers 5 Reinstall the cover 1 2 3 4 21 Speaker setup
120. steps 1 and 2 above and place the TX DS696 in the standby state 1 Press the RCVR MODE button Ae The RCVR MODE button lights green i 2 Press the ON button to turn on the D TX DS696 take it out of the standby ss state To return the TX DS696 to the standby state press the STDBY button SEND LEARN indicator To change the display of the input source from TAPE to MD If you connected an MD recorder to the TAPE jack on the TX DS696 you can have MD appear when the TAPE source button is pressed By changing the display if an Onkyo MD recorder R l connected the R I system functions will become enabled Changing the display Press and hold down the TAPE source button until the display changes from TAPE to MD approx 3 seconds TAPE To return the display to its original setting perform the same procedure This setting is necessary to allow R I system functions for the connected cassette tape or MD recorder Memory preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries A built in memory power backup system preserves the contents of the memory during power failures and even when the POWER switch is set to off The POWER switch must be set to on in order to charge the backup system The memory preservation period after the unit has been turned off varies depending on climate and placement of the unit On the average memory contents are protected over a period of a few week
121. t and other speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level Note e Speakers that you selected No or None for in the Speaker Config sub menu will not appear a Left Sound comes from the front left speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals b Center Sound comes from the center speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals c Right Sound comes from the front right speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals d Surr Right Sound comes from the surround right speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals e Surr Left Sound comes from the surround left speaker Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals f Subwoofer Sound comes from the subwoofer Adjust the sound level between 12 and 12 decibels in 1 decibel intervals 37 Setup menus 2 Input Setup menu This menu allows you to setup the various input sources available with the TX DS696 Each input source may have a great number of settings that are difficult to keep track of so we recommend making a chart to record what you have set and for which component to prevent confusion later Men 2 Input Setup Input DVD l Current 1 Audio Setup 2 Video Setup Input 3 Listening Mode Preset Source 4 IntelliVolume
122. t and right of the jog dial are lit turning the jog dial changes the setting of the currently selected parameter and pushing the jog dial displays the next parameter K X AN N A q PUSH TO ENTER REUEN RETURN button Qo Press to go back one level up 22 Jog dial SETUP RETURN The normal order for performing the settings for speaker setup in your TX DS696 is to set the speaker configuration settings first set the speaker distances second and then calibrate the speaker levels third Below is an explanation of how to perform these settings using the controls on the TX DS696 You can also perform these settings using the On Screen Display OSD menu see page 34 The settings are in a hierarchical configuration as shown below Level 1 Main menu level The level consisting of the menus contained in the Setup menu Level 2 Menu level The level consisting of the submenus contained in each menu Level 3 Submenu level The level consisting of the parameters contained in each submenu Speaker Configuration submenu This submenu provides settings that tell the TX DS696 which speakers you have connected and what size they are 1 Press the SETUP button SETUP If a menu other than 1 Speaker Setup appears turn the jog dial until 1 Speaker Setup does appear 2 2 Press the jog dial K Aa Sj PusHZOSNTER
123. t cut in and out as it would if stereo was selected FM MODE 20 Listening to Radio Broadcasts PRESET MEMORY Jog dial PRESET lt gt Presetting a radio station Selecting a preset radio station 1 Tune into the radio station you desire see Tuning into a radio station 2 Press the PRESET MEMORY button PRESET MEMORY on the front panel Preset In appears in the front display for about five seconds DSP MODE ADJ 3 Press the jog dial The MEMORY indicator lights red MEMORY PUSH TO ENTER Lights red 4 Turning the jog dial select a preset DAR NIODE ani number from 1 to 40 to assign the eon station to be preset Y A MEMORY PUSH TO ENTER Lights red Flash 5 Press the jog dial to finalize the DSPIMODE ADJ procedure This programs the radio station as a preset radio station PUSH TO ENTER e Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio stations 26 1 Press either the AM or FM input source button The front display rs should show the currently selected frequency If it displays the listening mode press the DISPLAY button to display the frequency 2 Press the PRESET lt gt button and Ze ic Es select the number of the desired preset station d When using the remote controller 1 Press the RCVR MODE button The RCVR MODE button
124. tables however connecting the ground wire may cause increased noise and in such a case a ground wire is not necessary and should not be connected 2 Connecting a compact disc player CD Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminal on the compact disc player to the CD input jacks on the TX DS696 Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack If the compact disc player has a digital output jack as well be sure to also connect it to either a DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL or DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL jack on the TX DS696 depending on the type of connector on the compact disc player Audio connection cable L Left L pas erat R Right R OPTICAL COAXIAL 2 L White With the initial settings of the TX DS696 the CD input source is set for digital input at the OPTICAL 1 jack If the digital connection is made at a different jack this must be changed at the Setup menu Input Setup gt Audio Setup Digital Input see pages 24 39 3 Connecting a cassette tape deck MD recorder DAT deck or CD recorder TAPE Using an RCA type audio connection cable connect the output terminals PLAY of the device to the TAPE IN jacks on the TX DS696 and the input terminals REC to the TAPE OUT jacks Make sure that you properly connect the left channel to the L jack and the right channel to the R jack
125. the indicator flashes once 2 Press the MODE MACRO button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The macro programmed to the MODE button pressed in Step 1 above is erased Notes e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode Resume from Step 1 Be aware that if you press a button other than MODE MACRO button in Step 2 then you will in effect be overwriting the previous macro with a new macro DIRECT MACRO wer S RANDOM OPEN CLOSE 7 a 7 K D o HOME THEATER CONTROLLER Erasing a direct macro from the DIRECT MACRO button 1 Press and hold down any one of the eight MODE buttons press the DIRECT MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button it lights green and the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the DIRECT MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons the indicator flashes once 2 Press the DIRECT MACRO button again The SEND LEARN indicator flashes twice slowly The macro programmed to the DIRECT MACRO button is erased Notes e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the erasing procedure the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the erasing mode
126. this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS POSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM S2898A NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE For U S models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s at tention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to co
127. tinuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6 Q at 1 kHz European models DIN Wide Range Amplifier Technology WRAT DVD Audio Capability Zone 2 Capability State of the art linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit DACs for all channels Fully discrete output stages for all five channels E Tone control bass treble for front L R speakers Audio Video Features E Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic Il decoding Non Scaling Configuration 2 Component Video Inputs 1 Output Y C Composite signal separation Cinema Re EQ Onscreen graphical displays in 7 colors and a superimpose mode Smart Scan Navigator with LEDs Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the TX DS696 E 5 1 Channel input E 4 Assignable digital inputs 2 coaxial 2 optical E 5 S video inputs and 5 A V inputs E Rec out selector sound E 7 Sets of heavy duty multiway speaker binding posts dual banana plug compatible FM AM Tuner Features E 40 FM AM random presets E FM auto tuning E RDS European models only with PS PTY RT TP Other Performance Features E IntelliVolume E 3 Mode display dimmer E Battery free memory backup E Powerful backlit programmed learning remote with macro and mode key LEDs Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Labo
128. to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT port then select DVD at the front panel as the input source bring up this sub menu and select Yes for the Multichannel setting You can only select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button when Yes is selected here Note When playing a device that is actually connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT terminal select Multichannel with the AUDIO SELECTOR button Initial settings for each input source Input source Digital input Multichannel DVD COAX 1 Yes VIDEO1 COAX 2 No VIDEO2 No VIDEO 3 OPT2 No VIDEO 4 No TAPE No FM AM PHONO No CD OPT 1 No Available for digital input but not set in initial settings L 7 Not available for digital input a Component Video If a component is connected to the one of the COMPONENT VIDEO inputs 1 or 2 then that input must be set here This setting will not appear if AM FM PHONO CD or TAPE is selected as the input source The default settings are given below Input source selected Component video input DVD INPUT 1 VIDEO1 INPUT 2 VIDEO2 INPUT 1 VIDEO 3 INPUT 1 VIDEO 4 INPUT 1 39 Setup menus 2 3 Listening Mode Preset sub menu 2 4 IntelliVolume sub menu With the TX DS696 you can set a different listening mode for each different signal type that comes from each input source and also set the parameters for the liste
129. u try to program a 17th operation it will be ignored and programming is stopped e If no button is pressed for more than 30 seconds during the programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 e If you perform an invalid operation during programming the SEND LEARN indicator flashes three times quickly and the remote controller exits the programming mode Resume from Step 1 Running a Direct Macro function Perform the procedure below to run a direct macro function that you have programmed into the remote controller After programming a direct macro you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has been programmed properly 1 Point the remote controller at the TX DS696 and press the DIRECT MACRO buiton It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting so be sure to continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND LEARN indicator turns off Using a Macro function cro cm Faia MODE MACRO MODE buttons AUDIO RANDOM Erasing a macro from the MODE MACRO button 1 Press and hold down the desired MODE button press the MODE MACRO button and then release both buttons When you press the MODE button it lights green and the SEND LEARN indicator lights When you press the MODE MACRO button the indicator turns off When you release the buttons
130. u want to listen to Not Found will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station Performing a TP scan FM Press the FM input source button Q RT PTY TP M Press the RT PTY TP button three times TP will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP signals This station will periodically broadcast traffic information To find a different station proceed to the next step Also if TP is displayed proceed to the next step DSP MODE ADJ Press the jog dial The TX DS696 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information If Not Found appears on the display a TP station cannot be located PUSH TO ENTER Enjoying music or videos with the TX DS696 MASTER VOLUME PHONES Input source buttons Though the TX DS696 is often used to listen to the radio it does not show you its true ability until it is used to play music or watch videos DVDs and the like The TX DS696 has the latest in state of the art features to play back today s acoustic technologies with the utmost in fidelity and power From a two speaker system to a five speaker system you are assured a sound space that you can always enjoy Basic operation 1 Press the input source or input selector on the remote controller button TX DS696 DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO
131. vious speaker PUSH TO ENTER 6 Repeat the procedure in step 4 and 5 until the volume of the test sound from all speakers is the same level Each time you press the jog dial the test sound will be heard from a different speaker The speaker order for calibration is front left center gt front right surround right surround left gt subwoofer 7 Press the RETURN button You return to the Level Cal display Notes e If you press the RETURN button again you go back up one more level e To exit the setting mode immediately press the SETUP button 24 The factory settings for your TX DS696 are given in the table on page 12 If you connect your system in accordance with these factory settings there is no need to change them However if you do not you will need to change the settings that do not match If you do not signals may not be properly received resulting in poor sound or image quality no digital output or no output at all Changing a digital input setting 1 Press the input selector button for the source that you want to change 2 Press the SETUP button 3 Turn the jog dial to display 2 Input Setup 4 Press the jog dial Audio Setup appears 5 Press the jog dial again D Input xxx appears 6 Turn the jog dial and select the connector to which the digital source is connected 7 Press RETURN repeatedly or press SETUP to exit the setting mode Changi

Onkyo TX-DS696 User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents