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Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Audio Video Control Receiver
Precautions ........................................... 3
Features ................................................ 4
Supplied accessories ............................ 4
Before using this unit ........................... 5
TX-DS656
Preparation
Connection ........................................... 6
On-screen setting ............................... 18
Speaker system setup .......................
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WARNING WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, 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 CAUTION presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO to constitute a risk of electric s
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Precautions 1. Warranty Claim FOR CANADIAN MODEL: You can find the serial number on the rear panel. In case of warranty (POUR LE MODELE CANADIEN) claim, please report this number. • For models having a power cord with a polarized plug 2. Recording Copyright Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE without permission of the copyright holder. BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEE
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Features Supplied accessories Amplifier Features n 85 Watts Minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 8Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rating) European Models: 115 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1,000Hz, DIN T-shaped FM antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Asian Models: 145 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1 kHz, EIAJ n Powerful High-Current, L
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Before using this unit Setting the AM tuning step frequency (worldwide model only) AM FREQUENCY STEP 10kHz Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM 9kHz band tuning steps. Set this switch to match the AM band tuning step frequency in your area. 27122482 U.S.A. and Canada : 10kHz MJ Other areas : 9kHz Setting the voltage selector (worldwide model only) Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to
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Connection This section describes, step by step, how to connect the TX-DS656 to your home theater components. 1 Connecting analog audio source equipment page 8 2 Connecting digital audio source equipment page 8 0 Connecting the antennas 3 Connecting video source equipment page 9 4 Connecting a video camera or TV game machine page 9 AM loop antenna 5 Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output page 10 6 Connecting video recording equipment page 10 7 Connecting audio recording equipment page 11 8
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3 Connecting video source 2 Connecting digital audio source equipment equipment 6 Connecting video recording equipment CD player, DAT deck or MD recorder Video cassette recorder 5 Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output Decoder with 5.1-ch output 3 Connecting video source equipment DVD player A Connecting speakers MJ 27122482 CENTER R L V S MAIN SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKERS OUT OUT FRONT R L VIDEO-1 ANTENNA RR L L IN IN SURROUND R L MULTI CHANNEL OUT OUT INPUT VIDEO-2 AM CAUTION
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Connection 1 Connecting analog audio source equipment CD player Connect your audio source equipment, such as a turntable, CD player, MD recorder, DAT deck, or cassette tape deck, as shown below. Audio connection cable To source's Left To receiver's TAPE-1/ OUT output jack TAPE-2 L IN (PLAY) TX-DS656 MJ 27122482 CENTER R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKER FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS OUT OUT FRONT (White) (White) VIDEO-1 R L ANTENNA IN IN SURROUND RR L L R L MULTI CHANNEL OUT OUT INPUT AM VIDEO-2 CENTER SUBWO
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Connection 3 Connecting video source equipment • With a DVD player, video disc player, etc., that is equipped with at least one digital audio output terminal, its audio output can be connected to the TX-DS656 via an optical or coaxial cable (see the previous page). In this case, for recording or using the Multi-source function, it is also necessary TX-DS656 that you connect the equipment via audio connection cables. MJ 27122482 R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER FRONTMAIN SPEAKER SPEAKERS OUT OUT
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Connection 5 Connecting a decoder with 5.1-channel output TX-DS656 MJ 27122482 R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER OUT OUT FRONT VIDEO-1 R L ANTENNA IN IN SURROUND RR L L R L MULTI OUT OUT CHANNEL INPUT AM VIDEO-2 CENTER SUBWOOFER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER The TX-DS656's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks can be used to IN IN FM 75 DIGITAL INPUT R L IN DVD IN DIGITAL 1 FM 300 (OPTICAL) MONITOR DIGITAL 2 (REC) OUT V OUTPUT (COAXIAL) FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS TAPE
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Connection 7 Connecting audio recording equipment TX-DS656 Connect your audio recording equipment to the TAPE-1/2 OUT (REC) MJ 27122482 R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER OUT OUT FRONT VIDEO-1 R L ANTENNA IN IN SURROUND RR L L R L MULTI OUT OUT CHANNEL INPUT AM VIDEO-2 CENTER SUBWOOFER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER IN IN jacks. FM 75 DIGITAL INPUT R L IN DVD IN DIGITAL 1 FM 300 (OPTICAL) MONITOR DIGITAL 2 (REC) OUT V OUTPUT (COAXIAL) FRONT REMOTE SPEAK
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Connection 9 Connecting a TV/monitor TX-DS656 MJ 27122482 R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER OUT OUT FRONT VIDEO-1 R L ANTENNA IN IN SURROUND RR L L R L MULTI A TV or monitor equipped with a video input jack can be connected to CHANNEL OUT OUT INPUT AM VIDEO-2 CENTER SUBWOOFER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER IN IN FM 75 DIGITAL INPUT R L IN DVD IN DIGITAL 1 300 FM (OPTICAL) MONITOR DIGITAL 2 (REC) OUT V OUTPUT (COAXIAL) FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS TAPE-1 S R L
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Connection 0 Connecting the antennas Indoor Outdoor antenna antenna Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohm 300 ohms antenna adapter (worldwide models) ribbon wire Connecting a 300 ohm ribbon wire to the 75/300 ohm adapter: Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around them. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver. 12 3 Connecting a coaxial : F F F F F F F 1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers F F F F 6 3 6 mm mm mm outward and remove the cover. Slit B 15mm 2. Remo
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Connection Connecting the included antennas U.S. and Canadian models Other models Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna: ANTENNA The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the antenna ANTENNA AM and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. AM Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will FM 75 cause the least amount of distortion. FM 75Ω If the reception is not very clear with the attached T-shaped FM FM 300Ω antenna, the use of an out
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Connection A Connecting speakers If bipolar type speakers are connected to the surround On the rear panel of the TX-DS656, two sets of speaker terminals are channels (Center) (Right front) provided; one for main-room speakers and the other for sub-room (Left front) LC R speakers. This section provides information on connecting the main- room speakers. • For how to connect sub-room speakers, see "Multi-room system connections" on pages 46, 47. • For how to set speakers, see "Speaker system setup"
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Connection Connection for Front, Center, and Surround speakers Note: • Be sure to connect the Right and Left speakers to the receiver's Right Left corresponding speaker terminals. Also, be sure that you are connecting Surround Surround the speaker's positive (+) and negative (-) binding posts with the speaker speaker receiver's corresponding speaker terminals. Otherwise, inferior sound CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS SPEAKER will result. • Use speakers whose nominal impedance is 6Ω.
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C Using the AC outlets MJ 27122482 CENTER R L V S SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKER FRONTMAIN SPEAKERS OUT OUT FRONT VIDEO-1 R L You can connect the power cord from other audio device to the rear of ANTENNA IN IN SURROUND RR L L R L MULTI CHANNEL OUT OUT INPUT VIDEO-2 AM CENTER SUBWOOFER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER IN IN the TX-DS656. Since the AC outlets on the unit are the SWITCHED DIGITAL INPUT FM 75 R L IN DVD IN DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL) 300 FM MONITOR DIGITAL 2 (REC) V OUTPUT (COAXI
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On-screen setting If your TX-DS656 is connected to a TV set, you can perform various settings on the TV screen. This section shows you the basic operation of on- screen setting, as well as the method of changing the screen setup according to your preference. SMART SCAN CONTROLLER jog dial Selecting the NTSC or PAL system (not available on U.S. and Canadian models) MASTER VOLUME SMART SCAN CONTROLLER PRESET SYSTEM TUNING SURROUND The on-screen display is not output to any of the S-VIDEO connecto
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On-screen setting Selecting a Menu item 1 The on-screen setting is performed by using the cursor buttons and *** Menu *** the ENTER button on the remote controller. This applies to all the setup items. Input Selector In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise Rec Selector ENTER specified. Surround Setup 1. Press the ENTER button. Screen Setup The Menu appears on the TV screen. System Setup 2. Select the desired item using
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On-screen setting Setting the background color and superimpose mode (Screen Setup) 1 *** Menu *** In the following procedure, you can set the background color of the Menu and setting screens and how they are superimposed on the TV Input Selector screen. Rec Selector ENTER In the following procedure, use the remote controller unless otherwise Surround Setup Screen Setup specified. 1. Press the ENTER button. System Setup The Menu appears on the TV scree
