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Contents
AV Receiver
Before using 2
TX-DS696
Facilities and connections 8
Instruction Manual
Setup and operation 22
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver.
Remote controller 46
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.
Appendix 61
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WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. ANTENNA LEAD IN 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the WIRE appliance, ask the service technician to
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Contents Before using Setup and operation Important Safeguards......................................... 2 Speaker setup ................................................... 22 Speaker Configuration submenu .................................... 22 Precautions ......................................................... 3 Speaker Distance submenu ............................................ 23 Contents .............................................................. 4 Level Calibration submenu ..........
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Contents Operationing your programmed remote 2. Input Setup menu ..................................................... 38 controller ...................................................... 52 2-1. Audio Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) ................................ 52 2-2. Video Setup sub-menu ............................................ 39 SAT MODE (Satellite Tuner Mode) .............................. 52 2-3. Listening Mode Preset sub-m
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Features 5.1-Channel input Amplifier Features 100 Watts minimum of continuous RMS 4 Assignable digital inputs (2 coaxial, 2 power to each of the five channels into 8 Ω optical) from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5 S-video inputs and 5 A/V inputs 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rated) Rec out selector (sound) 130 Watts minimum of continuous RMS 7 Sets of heavy-duty multiway speaker power to each of the five channels into 6 Ω binding posts (dual banana-plug at 1 kHz (Europ
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Before using this unit Setting the Voltage selector Using the remote controller (Worldwide models only) Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform the remote controller. 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. Remote control sensor Determine the prop
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Front panel facilities Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the TX-DS696. Front panel 12 3 See illustration below 45 6 7 8 REC OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL CH LEVEL MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON SETUP DSP / MODE ADJ STANDBY RETURN POWER PUSH TO ENTER ON OFF DISPLAY DIMMER FM MODE PRESET MEMORY TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR BASS TREBLE PHONES AUDIO VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 DVD TAPE FM AM PHONO C D SELECTOR VCR 1 VCR 2 - AV RECEIVER TX DS696 90B A C DG E F
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Front panel facilities For operational instructions, see page indicated in brackets [ ]. Remote control sensor [7] POWER switch [19] SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR jog dial and indicators Turns on and off the main power supply for the TX-DS696. [22-24, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 45] Used to make settings in the Setup menu, change listening mode STANDBY indicator [7, 19] settings, and more. Lights when the TX-DS696 is in the standby state and flashes when a signal is received from the remote controller. SETU
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Remote controller 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. 1 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 the STDBY button only places the TX- DS696 in standby and does not turn the power completely off. 2 SLEEP button [30] 3 D Sets the sleep f
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Remote controller INPUT SELECTOR buttons [26, 29, 45, 46, 49] ZONE 2/SEARCH/ENTER button Selects an input source. ZONE 2: When in the RCVR mode, press this button to perform Same as the input selector buttons on front panel of the TX-DS696. operations on the remote zone (Zone 2). [45] The input source for each buttons is given here. DVD:DVD, CD:CD, SEARCH: When in the DVD mode, for finding the specific section V1:VIDEO1, V2:VIDEO2, V3:VIDEO3, V4:VIDEO4, T1:TAPE, on a disc where you want to start
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Connections • Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper Here is explanation of how to connect the main components to the TX-DS696 in the standard manner. There are many ways that any connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment. one component can be connected, and it is up to you to decide which method best fits your situation. The directions given here are only Improper connection one option and should only be thought of as such. It is best to fully und
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Connections : Signal flow Audio connection cable L(Left) L R(Right) R Analog audio output L (White) R (Red) 2. CD player (CD) COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA Y PB PR Y PB PR Digital audio output (optical) AM OUTPUT INPUT 1 IN OUT IN OUT IN Analog audio output FM MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 75 OUT L (White) REMOTE CONTROL 1. Turntable PHONO CD TAPE OUT IN (PHONO) R (Red) L R FRONT SURR CENTER OPTICAL COAXIAL L Ground wire (earth) 12 1 GND 2 R Analog audio input SUB SUBWOOFER WOOFER MULTI PRE OUT CHANNE
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Connections CR/PR Y CB/PB Component video output CB/PB Component video output COMPONENT VIDEO Y CB CR Y CB CR Y CB CR Y CR/PR OUTPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN IN IN V Video output Video output VIDEO MONITOR DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 S video OUT S video output 4. DVD player S VIDEO (DVD) TAPE IN L (White) L Analog audio output R S video output L (White) R (Red) CENTER OPTICAL COAXIAL 12 1 Analog audio output Digital audio output 7. DVD recorder or R (Red) (Coaxial) 2 other
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Connections 7. Connecting a DVD recorder or other digital video If the video connection is made at COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2, recording device (VIDEO 1) this must be changed at the Setup menu: Input Setup → Video Setup If the device is equipped with an S video output terminal, connect it → Component Video (see pages 24, 39). to the S VIDEO 1 IN terminal with an S video cable. If it does not Using an RCA-type audio connection cable, connect the audio have an S video output terminal, connect its vid
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Connections Connect to devices with z terminals Cautions regarding the AC OUTLETS connectors The z terminal on the TX-DS696 is for connecting other Onkyo components equipped with the same z terminal. When a The TX-DS696 is supplied with AC mains outlets for connecting component are z-connected, you can point the remote controller the power cords from other devices so that their power is supplied supplied with the TX-DS696 at the sensor on the TX-DS696 and through the TX-DS696. By doing this, you
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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 L (White) Front output DVD Player/MPEG decoder FRONT SURR CENTER L R (Red) GND R (Red) R Surround output SUB SUBWOOFER WOOFER MULTI PRE OUT CHANNEL INPUT L (White) Subwoofer output Connectin
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Connecting speakers Connecting the speaker cable Connecting a subwoofer Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with 1. Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation. a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in 2. Twist wire ends very tight. amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier. 3. Unscrew 4. Insert wire Connecting the remote zone speakers 5. Screw The TX-DS696 allows you to connect another set
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Connecting the power SEND/LEARN indicator ON STDBY STANDBY indicator STANDBY/ON RCVR MODE REC OUT ZONE 2 ZONE 2 LEVEL CH LEVEL MASTER VOLUME STANDBY/ON DSP / MODE ADJ SETUP STANDBY MUTING RETURN POWER PUSH TO ENTER ON OFF DISPLAY DIMMER FM MODE PRESET MEMORY TUNING PRESET SMART SCAN NAVIGATOR BASS TREBLE PHONES AUDIO DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D SELECTOR VCR 1 VCR 2 - AV RECEIVER TX DS696 POWER To wall outlet HOME THEATER CONTROLLER RC-440M • The TX-DS696 is shipped
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Connecting antennas To use the tuner of TX-DS696, it is necessary to prepare the supplied Connecting the included antennas FM and AM antennas. Connecting the FM indoor antenna: • Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the better reception must be done while listening to a station antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is broadcast. received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in
