Onkyo TX-DS656

Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video
Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control
Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Instruction Manual
Audio Video Control Receiver
TX-DS656
Contents
Before using
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Precautions........................................... 3
Features ................................................ 4
Supplied accessories ............................ 4
Before using this unit ........................... 5
MASTER VOLUME
MAXMIN
TREBLE
SYSTEM
PHONES
DISPLAYPTY/TP CHARACTER SCAN GROUP MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE
CLEAR
TI CH INPUTMUL
VIDEO CAM INPUT/3VIDEO
VIDEO AUDIOLR
(
MONO
)
BASS
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
S
VIDEO
STAND
-
BY
AUTO TUN
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
3
-
D BASS
MAIN REMOTE
SPEAKERS
PRESET
TUNING
SURROUND
PARAMETER
CDPHONOAMFM
TAPE
-
2
MONITOR
TAPE
-
1
M
D
VIDEO
-
3
CAM
VIDEO
-
2
VCR
-
2 / TV
VIDEO
-
1
VCR
-
1
DVD
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re
- EQ
MULTI SOURCE
REC OUT
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER TX-DS 656
POWER
OFF
ON
Preparation
Connection ........................................... 6
On-screen setting ............................... 18
Speaker system setup ......................... 21
Operation
Input source selection and surround
setup ................................................. 25
Listening to FM/AM broadcasts ........ 32
Receiving RDS broadcasts
(European models only) ................... 36
Using the Surround modes................. 38
Recording from a source.................... 42
Using the TAPE-2 MONITOR
function ............................................ 44
Using the other remote controller functions
with the supplied remote controller ..... 45
Multi-room system connections......... 46
A few important notes
Troubleshooting ................................. 50
Specifications..................................... 52
Control positions and names.............. 53

Onkyo TX-DS656 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	TX-DS656
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Important Safeguards

Precautions

Features

Amplifier Features

Details on amplifier specifications, including wattage and distortion.

AudioVideo Features

Highlights of audio and video processing capabilities, including Dolby Digital.

Connection

Connecting Analog Audio Source Equipment

Guidance on connecting turntables, CD players, and tape decks via analog audio.

Connecting Digital Audio Source Equipment

Instructions for connecting digital sources using optical or coaxial cables.

Connecting Video Source Equipment

How to connect DVD players and VCRs for video signals.

Connecting a Decoder with 5.1-Channel Output

Connecting external 5.1 channel audio decoders.

Connecting the Antennas

Instructions for connecting AM and FM antennas.

Connecting Speakers

Guide to connecting front, center, and surround speakers.

Connecting the Power

Final steps for connecting the receiver to a power source.

Speaker System Setup

Speaker Setup

Configure speaker frequency range settings (LARGE/SMALL/NONE).

Distance Setting

Set speaker distances for optimal surround sound.

Level Calibration

Adjust speaker output levels for balanced sound.

Input Source Selection and Surround Setup

Using the On-Screen Menu

Setting input sources and surround modes via TV display.

Using the Remote Controller

Operating source selection and surround modes remotely.

Playing the Input Source Connected to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Connector

How to play sources connected via the MULTI-CH INPUT.

Selecting the DigitalAnalog Audio Input

Configuring digital input connectors for audio sources.

Listening to FMAM Broadcasts

Tuning in a Broadcasting Station

Methods for tuning FM/AM stations by frequency or auto-scan.

Recalling a Preset Broadcasting Station

Using the Surround Modes

DOLBY DIGITAL

Playback mode for Dolby Digital sources like DVDs.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Playback mode for sources with Dolby Surround encoding.

Other Surround Modes

Selecting a Surround Mode

Changing the Surround Mode Parameters

Recording from a Source

Recording from an AudioVideo Source

Using the Front Panel

Selecting recording source using front panel controls.

Multi-Room System Connections

A. Operating Components Displaying Onkyos RI Mark from the Sub-Room

B. Using a Remote Controller to Operate Components Not Displaying Onkyos RI Mark from the Sub-Room

Troubleshooting

Specifications