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En TX-SR444 A V RECEIVER The Basic Manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The Advanced Manual has more detailed information and advanced settings. Basic Manual CONTENTS Front Panel ...
En-2 Features ● Equipped with 7 ch amplifier ● Supports playback in Dolby Atmos format which provides 360-degree placement and movement of sounds including overhead sound ● Dolby Surround listening mode expands 2 ch, 5.
En-3 1 23 89 FG HJ 4 K 56 7 I M LN (European, Australian and Asian models) Front Panel 1 z ON/ST ANDBY button : T urns the unit on or into standby mode. 2 BLUETOOTH indicator : Flashes while pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device is in progress and stays lit when pairing is completed.
En-4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F G H I J K (T aiwanese models) Rear Panel 1 TUNER AM/FM (75Ω) terminal : The supplied antennas are connected. 2 to TV jack : Connect to a TV using a HDMI cable. Change the input selector to "TV" to hear audio from the T V.
Step 1: Connections En-5 HDM I IN HDMI OUT AV OUT Connection example 1 Connecting the TV and Players Before Start ● Connect this unit between the TV and player . ● T o select the source to play , select the input selector button with the same name as the jack to which it is connected.
Step 1: Connections En-6 2 Connecting the AM/FM Antenna Connect the antennas to listen to AM/FM broadcast. When listening to the broadcast for the first time, adjust the antenna position and orientation to get the best reception. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Fix with a tack on the wall.
Step 1: Connections En-7 Characteristics of speaker types "# output front stereo sound and $ outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. %& create back sound field. ' reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. Connecting 78 speakers, 9F , or GH speakers enables playback in 7.
Step 1: Connections En-8 ' Subwoofer with built-in power amplifier & Surround R 8FH Right back Or right height 79G Left back Or left height % Surround L $ Center 1/2˝-5/8˝ (12-15 mm) 3/8˝-1/2˝ (10-12 mm) # Front R " Front L A speaker configuration where only one back speaker is connected is not supported.
Step 1: Connections En-9 ZONE B Connection Y ou can listen to audio in a room (called ZONE B) other than ZONE A (the room where this unit is located). 3/8˝-1/2˝ (10-12 mm) Instructions on how to connect speakers Cut and remove the plastic coating from the end of the speaker cable, twist the core and connect it to the terminal.
Step 2: Setting Up En-10 z Operation : Use the remote controller of this unit to operate the menus shown on the TV screen. T o display the guidance, you need to make HDMI connection between the unit and TV . Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Step 2: Setting Up Step 2: Setting Up En-1 1 3� Select the settings for the connected speakers, the type of the height speakers, and other appropriate settings� AccuEQ Room Calibration Select how many speakers you have. Ne xt EN TE R Speaker Channel s Subwoofer Height Speaker 7.
Step 3: Playing Back En-12 1 Basic Operations z When using the remote controller to operate the A V receiver : The remote controller of this unit has the remote mode function for controlling other devices. Y ou cannot control this unit when the remote controller is in the remote mode other than RECEIVER mode (for controlling this unit).
Step 3: Playing Back En-13 Display 13 5 2 6 4 87 1 Lights in the following conditions. "A": Output to ZONE A / "B": Output to ZONE B / "HDMI": HDMI signals are input and HDMI input selector is selected. This lights faintly when the HDMI Standby Through function is enabled and the unit is in standby .
Step 3: Playing Back En-14 select a preset radio station, press t PRESET u on the main unit or CH +/− on the remote controller . ● T o delete a preset station, after selecting the preset station you want to delete, press MEMORY on the remote controller , and with the preset number flashing on the display , press CLR on the remote controller .
Step 3: Playing Back En-15 ● This setting is not possible during MUTING or when using headphones. A/V Sync : If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the gap. Dif ferent settings can be set for each input selector . ● It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct.
En-16 Others T roubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. T ry the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
Others En-17 Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 65 watts per channel minimum RMS power , with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Others En-18 T able of display resolutions Refer to the following table for information about the image formats and resolutions output by this unit in response to input signals.
Others En-19 Precautions For European Models Declaration of Conformity We declare, under our sole responsibility , that this product complies with the standards: – Safety – Limits and methods of m.
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TX-SR444 A V RECEIVER Advanced Manual CONTENTS Details on AM/FM reception 2 T uning into a Radio Station 2 Presetting a Radio Station 3 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 3 Operating Mu.
Details on AM/FM reception En-2 Details on AM/FM reception T uning into a Radio Station ¼ T uning Automatically 1. Press TUNER on the remote controller several times to select either "AM" or "FM". 2. Press TUN MODE so that the "AUTO" indicator on the display lights.
Details on AM/FM reception En-3 Presetting a Radio Station It allows you to register up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. Registering radio stations in advance allows you to tune into your radio station of choice directly . ¼ Registration Procedure 1.
Details on AM/FM reception En-4 ● The following RDS station types are displayed: None News (News reports) Affairs (Current af fairs) Info (Information) Sport Educate (Education) Drama Culture Scienc.
Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller En-5 Operating Music Files with the Remote Controller About the Remote Controller Use the remote controller of this unit to play music files stored on a Bluetooth-enabled device. ● The Bluetooth-enabled devices must support the A VRCP profile.
Using the Listening Modes En-6 Using the Listening Modes Selecting Listening Mode The listening modes allow you to select the best sound effect for your input source. 1. After pressing RECEIVER on the remote controller , press one of the following four buttons.
Using the Listening Modes En-7 ¼ DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio) Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DTS-HD Master Audio. ● This listening mode can be selected only if your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is digitally connected to the unit or the player's output setting is bitstream.
Using the Listening Modes En-8 Selectable Listening Modes Listening modes that can be selected with the listening mode buttons will differ depending on the input signal format and actual speaker configuration. Also note that depending on the player settings and content, some listening modes may not be available for selecting.
Using the Listening Modes En-9 Input Format Listening Mode Dolby D+ Direct Mono Dolby D+ 1 2 Dolby Surround Neo:6 Cinema 3 TV Logic 4 AllCh Stereo 5 Full Mono 5 T- D 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
Using the Listening Modes En-10 Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD MSTR Direct Mono DTS-HD MSTR 1 2 Dolby Surround Neo:6 Cinema 3 TV Logic 4 AllCh Stereo 5 Full Mono 5 T- D 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
Using the Listening Modes En-1 1 Input Format Listening Mode Dolby Atmos ● The listening mode of Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby T rueHD can be selected if back speakers or height speakers are not connected.
Using the Listening Modes En-12 Input Format Listening Mode DTS Express Direct Stereo DTS Express 1 2 Dolby Surround Neo:6 Music 3 Orchestra 4 Unplugged 4 Studio-Mix 4 AllCh Stereo 5 Full Mono 5 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
Using the Listening Modes En-13 Input Format Listening Mode Multich PCM Direct Multich 1 Dolby Surround Game-RPG 2 Game-Action 2 Game-Rock 2 Game-Sports 2 AllCh Stereo 3 Full Mono 3 T- D 1 Center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.
Using the Listening Modes En-14 Input Format Listening Mode DTS Direct DTS 1 2 Dolby Surround Game-RPG 3 Game-Action 3 Game-Rock 3 Game-Sports 3 AllCh Stereo 4 Full Mono 4 T- D 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.
Using the Listening Modes En-15 ¼ STEREO button Y ou can select a listening mode for stereo and all channel stereo sources. Input Format Listening Mode All format Stereo AllCh Stereo 1 1 Center speaker , surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-16 Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) How to Set The unit allows you to configure advanced settings in order to provide even better experience. ● Operation : Y ou can set up by viewing the guidance displayed on the TV screen.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-17 1� TV Out TV Out Make settings for the on-screen display function on the TV when you use the setting menu, for example. Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details OSD Language English Select the on-screen display language.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-18 Crossover Change speaker settings such as the crossover frequency of the speakers. Settings are automatically configured if you use the Automatic Speaker Setup. Audio will not be output while you are making this setting.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-19 Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details Double Bass On This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "Y es" and "Front" is set to "Large".
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-20 Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details Surround Right 0dB Select a value between "-12dB" and "+12dB". A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level. Back Right 0dB Select a value between "-12dB" and "+12dB".
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-21 DTS Make the settings for DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode. Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details Neo:6 Music Center Image 2 Adjust the width of the sound field of the front channel when playing in the DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-22 Audio Select Make the audio input setting. The setting can be separately set to each input selector button. Select the input selector to configure.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-23 HDMI Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details HDMI CEC (RIHD) Off Setting to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI connected CEC compliant device.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-24 Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details Audio TV Out Off Y ou can enjoy audio through the speakers of the HDMI connected TV while this unit is on. "On": Use this function "Off": Do not use this function ● If you select "On", set "HDMI CEC (RIHD)" to "Off.
Advanced Settings (Setup Menu) En-25 Setting Item Default V alue Setting Details Auto Input Change On The input of the unit will automatically be switched to "BLUETOOTH" when connection is made from a Bluetooth-enabled device to the unit.
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller En-26 Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller Functions of REMOTE MODE Buttons Y ou can control any other device than this unit by programming a specified remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button of the remote controller .
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller En-27 ¼ Resetting the REMOTE MODE Buttons Y ou can reset the remote control code registered in the REMOTE MODE button to its default status. This operation can be executed on a single REMOTE MODE button.
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller En-28 Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player/DVD recorder operation Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with the remote control code for the relevant A V component to switch the remote controller mode to that for the A V component.
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller En-29 F G H F , , , , , , G Number 1 to 9, 0, +10 H CLR, DISPLA Y Satellite receiver / Cable receiver operation Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with the remote control code for the relevant A V component to switch the remote controller mode to that for the A V component.
Operating Other Components with the Remote Controller En-30 CD player operation Press the REMOTE MODE button programmed with the remote control code for the relevant A V component to switch the remote controller mode to that for the A V component. Then, operate by using the corresponding buttons.
Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components En-31 Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components About RI Function Connecting an Onkyo component with RI jack such as the separately sold RI Dock to the .
Connecting and Operating Onkyo RI Components En-32 iPod R /iPhone R Operation The RI Dock allows you to use the A V receiver's remote controller to operate and play music on your iPod/iPhone. Moreover , it also allows you to view videos on your iPod/ iPhone on the screen of your TV , as well as perform RI operations if connected via RI.
T roubleshooting En-33 T roubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure.
T roubleshooting En-34 Audio ● Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not still connected. ● Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the device and the input jack on this unit is correct. ● Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged.
T roubleshooting En-35 Listening Mode ● When listening to Dolby Digital and/or DTS sound, digital connection is necessary . ● Check the digital audio output setting on the connected component. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off.
T roubleshooting En-36 Bluetooth ● T ry plugging/unplugging the power of the unit and try turning on/off the Bluetooth-enabled device. Re-startup of the Bluetooth-enabled device may be effective. ● The Bluetooth-enabled devices must support the A2DP profile.
T roubleshooting En-37 RI Dock ● Make sure the unit is turned on, the correct input source is selected, and the volume is turned up. ● Make sure the plugs are pushed in all the way . ● Make sure your iPod/iPhone is properly inserted in the Dock.
Reference Information En-38 Reference Information Linked Operation with CEC-compatible Components Link operation with a product conforming to the CEC of the HDMI standard.
Reference Information En-39 About HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu- ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now , several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect A V components.
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