Before using 2 TX-DS696

1 ContentsThank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV read this manual thoroughly Before makingconnections and plugging in the unit. Following theinstructions in this manual will enable you to obtainoptimum performance and listening enjoyment fromyour new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual forfuture controller46 Setup and operation22 Before using2AV ReceiverInstruction ManualFacilities and Instructions All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read Before the appliance is Instructions The safety and operating instructionsshould be retained for future Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in theoperating instructions should be adhered Instructions All operating and use instructionsshould be Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet beforecleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-mended by the Do not use attachments not recommended bythe appliance manufacturer as they may cause and Moisture Do not use the appliance near water forexample, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart,stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

2 The appliance may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to theappliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tablerecommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the mounting of the appliance should follow themanufacturer s instructions,and should use a mounting ac-cessory recommended by An appliance and cart combina-tion should be moved with stops, excessive force,and uneven surfaces may causethe appliance and cart combina-tion to Slots and openings in the cabinet are providedfor ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the applianceand to protect it from overheating, and these openings must notbe blocked or covered. The openings should never be blockedby placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal-lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation isprovided.

3 There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.)and an opening behind the Sources The appliance should be operated only fromthe type of power source indicated on the marking label. If youare not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consultyour appliance dealer or local power or Polarization The appliance may be equippedwith a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having oneblade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the poweroutlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If theplug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replaceyour obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized Protection Power-supply cords should berouted so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched byitems placed upon or against them, paying particular attentionto cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point wherethey exit from the Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cablesystem is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna orcable system is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up static charges.

4 Article 810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in-formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an-tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure For added protection for the appliance during alightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage tothe appliance due to lightning and power-line Lines An outside antenna system should not be lo-cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electriclight or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power linesor circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extremecare should be taken to keep from touching such power lines orcircuits as contact with them might be Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a riskof fire or electric and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kindinto the appliance through openings as they may touch danger-ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire orelectric shock.

5 Never spill liquid of any kind on the Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself asopening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified Requiring Service Unplug the appliance form thewall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into theappliance,C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water,D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following theoperating instructions. Adjust only those controls that arecovered by the operating instructions as an improper ad-justment of other controls may result in damage and willoften require extensive work by a qualified technician torestore the appliance to its normal operation,E.

6 If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way,andF. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor-mance this indicates a need for SafeguardsPORTABLE CART WARNINGS3125 AWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR :TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUENE PAS OUVRIRAVIS31.

7 Warranty ClaimYou can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In caseof warranty claim, please report this Recording CopyrightRecording of copyrighted material for other than personal use isillegal without permission of the copyright AC FuseThe fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If powerdoes not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service CareFrom time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and thecabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in aweak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, andwipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a cleancloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi-cal solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or removethe panel PowerWARNINGBEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION voltage of the available power supply differs according tocountry or region.

8 Be sure that the power supply voltage of the areawhere this unit will be used meets the required voltage ( , AC230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear models are equipped with a voltage selector to conformto local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt-age of the power supply in your area Before plugging in the British modelsReplacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cordof this unit should be performed only by qualified service wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with thefollowing code:Blue: NeutralBrown : LiveAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus maynot correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-nals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminalwhich is marked with the letter N or coloured wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi-nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

9 Should the fuse need to bereplaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5amperes and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Checkfor the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THESOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSESHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-POSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVEREELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTEDINTO ANY 13 AMPERE in any doubt, consult a qualified UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTGROUNDCLAMPA NTENNALEAD Parts When replacement parts are required, besure the service technician has used replacement parts specifiedby the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as theoriginal part.

10 Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, or other Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to theappliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks todetermine that the appliance is in proper operation or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mountedto a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the The appliance should be situated away from heatsources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-ances (including amplifiers) that produce 1:EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 For modelsNote to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s at-tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines forproper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable groundshall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as closeto the point of cable entry as Information for UserCAUTION:The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by theparty responsible for compliance could void the user s authority tooperate the :This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.