Onkyo TXNR626 AV Receiver User Manual

Onkyo TXNR626 AV Receiver

Features

Amplifier

• 95 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
• 160 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (IEC)
• 175 Watts/Channel @ 6 ohms (JEITA)
• WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology (5 Hz to 100 kHz bandwidth)
• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer

Processing

• Incorporates Qdeo™ technology for HDMI Video Upscaling (to 4K Compatible)
• HDMI (Audio Return Channel, 3D, DeepColor, x.v.  Color, Lip Sync, 4K (up-scaling and Passthrough), DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DSD, and Multi-CH PCM)
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz
• Non-Scaling Configuration
• A-Form Listening Mode Memory
• Direct Mode
• Pure Audio Mode (European, Australian, and Asian models)
• Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music Files
• Phase Matching Bass System
• 192 kHz/24-bit D/A Converters
• Powerful and Highly Accurate 32-bit Processing DSP
• Jitter Cleaning Circuit Technology

Connections

• 6 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs
• 4K (up-scaling and Passthrough*)-compatible HDMI Inputs
  * Compatible with HDMI IN 1 to HDMI IN 4 only
• Onkyo P for System Control
• 3 Digital Inputs (1 Optical/2 Coaxial)
• Component Video Switching (1 Input/1 Output)
• Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
  * In Europe, using banana plugs to connect speakers to an audio amplifier is prohibited.
• Powered Zone 2
• Bi-Amping Capability for FL/FR with SBL/SBR
• Internet Radio Connectivity
• Network Capability for Streaming Audio Files
• Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Connectivity
• Wireless Music Playback via Bluetooth
• Front-Panel USB Input for Memory Devices
• MHL-Enabled HDMI IN 1

Miscellaneous

• 40 FM/AM Presets
• Audyssey MultEQ® to correct room acoustic problems
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ® for loudness correction
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume® to maintain optimal listening level and dynamic range
• Crossover Adjustment
  (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz)
• A/V Sync Control Function (up to 800 ms)
• Auto Standby Function
• On-Screen Display via HDMI
• Preprogrammed u-Compatible Remote

Front & Rear Panels

Front Panel

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1. ON/STANDBY button (21)
2. MUSIC OPTIMIZER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (50)
3. ZONE 2, OFF buttons (70)
4. Wi-Fi indicator (27)
5. Remote control sensor (11)
6. Display (9)
7. LISTENING MODE buttons (41)
8. DIMMER button (North American and Taiwanese models) (46)
9. MEMORY button (38)
10. TUNING MODE button (38)
11. DISPLAY button (45)
12. HOME button (47)
13. TUNING ▲/▼ (38), PRESET ◀/▶ (38), cursor, and ENTER buttons
14. RETURN button
15. MASTER VOLUME control (29)
16. BLUETOOTH button and indicator (31, 68)
17. PHONES jack (20)
18. TONE and Tone Level buttons (49)
19. Input selector buttons (29)
20. AUX INPUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
21. USB port (32)
22. SETUP MIC jack (25)
23. HYBRID STANDBY indicator (22)
24. RT/PTY/TP button (European, Australian, and Asian models) (39)
25. PURE AUDIO button and indicator (European, Australian, and Asian models) (41)

Display

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1. Z2 (Zone 2) indicator (70)
2. 3D indicator
   This light when a 3D input signal is detected.
3. Headphone indicator (20)
4. ►, and cursor indicators (32)
5. Listening mode and format indicators (41, 62)
6. Audyssey indicator (24, 58)
   Dynamic EQ indicator (59)
   Dynamic Vol indicator (59)
7. M.Opt (Music Optimizer) indicator (50)
8. Tuning indicators
   RDS indicator (excluding North American and Taiwanese models) (39)
   AUTO indicator (38)
   TUNED indicator (38)
   FM STEREO indicator (38)
9. MUTING indicator (46)
10. Input indicators (18)
    HDMI indicator (65)
    DIGITAL indicator
11. ARC (Audio Return Channel) indicator (66)
12. USB indicator (32)
13. NET indicator (32 to 36, 67)
14. Message area
15. SLEEP indicator (45)
16. Channel/Unit indicators
    ch indicator
    Hz indicator
    m/ft indicator
    dB indicator
17. ASb (Auto Standby) indicator (66)

Rear Panel

See “Connecting Your Speakers” for connection (➔ pages 12 to 20).

1. R1 REMOTE CONTROL jack
2. COMPONENT VIDEO IN and OUT jacks
3. ETHERNET port
4. FM ANTENNA jack and AM ANTENNA terminal
5. HDMI IN and HDMI output (HDMI OUT MAIN and HDMI OUT SUB) jacks
6. SPEAKERS terminals
   (CENTER, FRONT, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH, ZONE 2)
7. Power cord (North American, European, Australian, and Asian models)
8. DIGITAL IN COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks
9. GND screw
10. Composite video and analog audio jacks
    (BD/DVD IN, CBL/SAT IN, GAME IN, PC IN, TV/CD IN, PHONO IN)
11. MONITOR OUT V jack
12. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks
13. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks
14. AC INLET (Taiwanese models)

Remote Controller

Controlling the AV Receiver

To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select Receiver mode.

For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

1. 8 RECEIVER button (21)
2. REMOTE MODE/INPUT SELECTOR buttons (29)
3. ▲/▼/◀/▶ and ENTER buttons
4. Q SETUP button (48)
5. Listening Mode buttons (41)
6. DIMMER button (46)
7. MUTING button (46)
8. DISPLAY button (45)
9. VOL ▲/▼ button (29)
10. RETURN button
11. HOME button (47)
12. SLEEP button (45)

Tip

• You can also use the remote controller to control the Onkyo Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, CD player, and other components.
  See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 71).

Controlling the tuner

To control the AV receiver’s tuner, press TUNER (or RECEIVER).

You can select AM or FM by pressing TUNER repeatedly.

1. ▲/▼ buttons (38)
2. D.TUN button (38)
3. DISPLAY button
4. CH +/– button (39)
5. Number buttons (38)

1. To control a component, you must first enter the remote control code.
   See “Entering Remote Control Codes” for more details (➔ page 71).
2. These buttons can also be used when a REMOTE MODE other than Receiver mode is selected.

Aiming the remote controller

To use the remote controller, point it at the AV receiver’s remote control sensor, as shown below.

Installing the batteries

Note

• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries.
• If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.
• Remove expired batteries as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Connecting the AV Receiver

Connecting Your Speakers

• 1, 2 Front speakers
• 3, Center speaker
• 4, 5 Surround speakers
• 6, Subwoofer(s)
• 7, 8 Surround back speakers
• 9, 10 Front high speakers

Speaker Configuration

The following table indicates the channels you should use depending on the number of speakers that you have.

No matter how many speakers you use, a powered subwoofer is recommended for a really powerful and solid bass.

To get the best from your surround sound system, you need to set the speaker settings automatically (➔ page 24) or manually (➔ page 55).

Speaker Configuration

1. Front high and surround back speakers cannot be used at the same time.

Using Powered Subwoofers

To find the best position for your subwoofer, while playing a movie or some music with good bass, experiment by placing your subwoofer at various positions within the room, and choose the one that provides the most satisfying results.

You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from each jack.

Tip

• If your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the subwoofer pre-out jack to an input on the amplifier.

Attaching the Speaker Cable Labels

The speaker terminals are color-coded for identification purposes.

The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded, and you should attach them to the positive (+) side of each speaker cable according to the table above. Then all you need to do is match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal.

Connecting the Speaker Cables/Powered Subwoofers

Please connect 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for 5.1-channel surround.

If you’re using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH L terminals.

• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound unnatural.
  Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. A setup wizard is launched upon first-time use to let you perform the settings.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• By default, speakers for 7.1-channel surround are configured to use: front right/front left/center/ surround right/surround left/surround back right/ surround back left/subwoofer.

Screw-type speaker terminals

Strip 1/2″ to 5/8″ (12 to 15 mm) of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown.

Banana Plugs (North American models)

• If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug.
• Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal.

Speaker Connection Precautions

• (North American and Taiwanese models) You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 6 and 16 ohms. If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period, the built-in amp protection circuit may be activated.
• (European, Australian, and Asian models) You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms. If the impedance of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more, but less than 6 ohms, be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to “4ohms” (➔ page 55). If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period, the built-in protection circuit may be activated.
• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the AV receiver’s rear panel. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver.
• Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.

Bi-amping the Front Speakers

Important:

• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.

Bi-amping provides improved bass and treble performance.

When bi-amping is used, the AV receiver can drive up to a 5.1 speaker system in the main room. Perform bi-amping connections by using FRONT terminals and SURROUND BACK or FRONT HIGH terminals as shown below.

Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections and turned on the AV receiver, you must set the speaker settings to enable bi-amping (➔ page 55).

Connecting the TV/AV components

Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components. To display the setup menu on the TV screen, connecting the TV to HDMI OUT MAIN is required.

If you select the input selector button, the signal from the component connected to the assigned jack is played.

• Before making any AV connections, read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).
• To prevent interference, keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables.

Connections

1. Use this jack to connect to the HDMI input of the TV. If your TV doesn’t support Audio Return Channel (ARC)*1, you need to connect an optical digital cable with the HDMI cable to jack 5.
   Another TV can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack.
   1. ARC is the function that carries the audio signal from the TV to Jack A. With ARC, a single HDMI cable can connect the TV and the AV receiver.
2. Use this jack to connect to your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
3. Use this jack to connect to the Satellite/cable set-top box, etc.
4. Use this jack to connect to the game consoles, etc.
5. Use this port to connect to a LAN port on a router so the AV receiver can be connected to your home network.
6. Use the jack and terminal here to connect the supplied FM antenna and AM loop antenna.
7. Use this jack to make connections using an analog audio cable.
   With this connection, you can also enjoy analog audio from external components while you are in Zone 2.
8. Use this jack to make connections using a component video cable.
9. Use this jack to connect to the camcorder/MHLenabled mobile device, etc.

Tip

• To listen to the audio of a component connected via HDMI through your TV’s speakers, enable “HDMI Through” (➔ page 65) and set the AV receiver to standby mode.
• In the case of Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, if no sound is output despite following the above-mentioned procedure, set your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player’s HDMI audio settings to PCM.
• Connect a turntable (MM) that has a built-in phono preamp to TV/CD IN, or connect it to PHONO IN with the phono preamp turned off. If your turntable (MM) doesn’t have a phono preamp, connect it to PHONO IN. If your turntable has a moving coil (MC) type cartridge, you’ll need a commercially available MC head amp or MC transformer to connect to the PHONO IN. See your turntable’s manual for details.
  If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the AV receiver’s GND screw. With some turntables, connecting the ground wire may produce an audible hum. If this happens, disconnect it.

MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link)

With its support for MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), HDMI IN 1 allows you to deliver high-definition video from a connected mobile device.

Connecting to the Network (Optional)

The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built in. Network connection by wireless LAN is possible. See “Performing Wireless LAN Setup” for connections (➔ page 27).

Do not connect the AV receiver’s USB port to a USB port on your computer. Music on your computer cannot be played through the AV receiver in this way.

The default assignments for the input selector buttons and jacks are as shown below. These settings can be changed. (The assignment for the composite video jacks and the analog audio jacks cannot be changed.)

The AV receiver allows interoperability of the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specified in the HDMI standard, which is known as RIHD. Various linked operations can be performed by connecting the AV receiver to an RIHD-compatible TV, player, or recorder.

The default setting is set to off, so it is required to change the setting to on.

Perform this step after the initial setup.

About RIHD-compatible components

The following components are compatible

(As of January 2013).

TV

• Sharp TV

Players/Recorders

• Onkyo and Integra -compatible players
• Toshiba players and recorders
• Sharp players and recorders (only when used together with a Sharp TV)
  * Models other than those mentioned above may have some interoperability if compatible with CEC, which is part of the HDMI Standard, but operation cannot be guaranteed.

Note

• For proper linked operations, do not connect more compatible components than the quantities specified below to the HDMI input terminal.
  • Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to three.
  • Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders/Digital Video Recorders: up to three.
  • Cable/Satellite Set-top boxes: up to four.
• Do not connect the AV receiver to another AV receiver/AV amplifier via HDMI.
• Proper linked operations are not guaranteed when more compatible components than the abovementioned quantities are connected.

Operations that can be performed with the RIHD connection

For -compatible TV

The following linked operations are enabled by connecting the AV receiver to a compatible TV.

• The AV receiver will enter standby mode when the TV is set to standby.
• You can set the menu screen of the TV to either output the audio from the speakers connected to the AV receiver or from the speakers of the TV.
• It is possible to output the audio coming from the tuner or auxiliary input of your TV to the speakers of the AV receiver. (A connection such as an optical digital cable or similar is required in addition to the HDMI cable.)
• Input to the AV receiver can be selected with the remote controller of the TV.
• Operations such as volume adjustment or similar for the AV receiver can be performed from the remote controller of the TV.

For compatible players/recorders

The following linked operations are enabled by connecting the AV receiver to a compatible player/recorder.

• When playback is started on the player/recorder, the AV receiver will switch to the HDMI input of the player/recorder that is playing back.
• Operation of the player/recorder is possible using the remote controller supplied with the AV receiver.
  * Depending on the model used, not all operations may be available.

Note

• Do not assign an HDMI IN to the TV/CD selector at this time; otherwise, appropriate CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) operation will not be guaranteed.

Confirm the settings

1. Turn on the power for all connected components.
2. Turn off the power of the TV, and confirm that the power of the connected components is turned off automatically with the link operation.
3. Turn on the power of the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder.
4. Start playback on the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder, and verify the following:
   • The AV receiver automatically turns on and selects the input to which the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player/recorder is connected.
   • The TV automatically turns on and selects the input to which the AV receiver is connected.
5. Following the operating instructions of the TV, select “Use the TV speakers” from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the speakers of the TV, and not from the speakers connected to the AV receiver.
6. Select “Use the speakers connected from the AV receiver” from the menu screen of the TV, and confirm that the audio is output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver, and not from the TV speakers.

Note

• Audio from DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD may not be output from the TV speakers. You will be able to output the audio from the TV speakers by setting the audio output of the DVD player to 2ch PCM. (It may not be possible depending on the player models.)
• Even if you set to output audio to the TV speakers, audio will be output from the speakers connected to the AV receiver when you adjust the volume or switch the input on the AV receiver. To output audio from the TV speakers, redo the corresponding operations on the TV.
• In case of a connection with RI and RI audio control compatible components, do not connect the RI cable at the same time.
• On the TV, when you select anything other than the HDMI jack to which the AV receiver is connected, the input on the AV receiver will be switched to “TV/CD”.
• The AV receiver will automatically power on in conjunction when it determines it to be necessary. Even if the AV receiver is connected to a compatible TV or player/recorder, it will not power on if it is not necessary. It may not power on in conjunction when the TV is set to output audio from the TV.
• Linked functions with the AV receiver may not work depending on the component model connected. In such cases, operate the AV receiver directly.

Connection Tips

The video and audio signal flow

Connect the AV receiver between the AV components and the TV. The signal from the AV components is carried through the AV receiver. You can enjoy the audio of the TV through the AV receiver.

Video components can be connected by using any one of the following video connection formats: composite video, component video, or HDMI, the latter offering the best picture quality.

Video input signals flow through the AV receiver as shown, with composite video and component video sources all being upconverted for the HDMI output(s).

The composite video and component video outputs pass through their respective input signals as they are.

Note

• For the AV receiver to upconvert component input to HDMI output, the source output must be set to 480i/576i. When a signal is input at a resolution of 480p/576p or more, an error message will be displayed.

Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the AV receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer.

Can’t turn on the AV receiver

Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait five seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly.

The AV receiver will automatically enter standby mode when Auto Standby has been set and launched. (➔ page 66)

Only the front speakers produce sound.

When the Stereo or Mono listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound. (➔ page 43)

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. (➔ page 55)

The subwoofer produces no sound

When you play source material that contains no information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

Make sure the speakers are configured correctly. (➔ page 55)

Noise can be heard

Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and the like may degrade the audio performance, so refrain from doing it.

An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.

The beginning of the  audio received by an HDMI IN can’t be heard

Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately.

The on-screen menus don’t appear.

On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the AV receiver is connected is selected.

When the AV receiver is not connected to a TV via HDMI OUT MAIN, on-screen menus are not displayed.

Specifications

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