Contents AV Receiver Before using 2 TX-DS696 Instruction Manual Facilities and connections 8 Setup and operation 22 Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making Remote controller 46 connections and plugging in the unit. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new AV Receiver. Please retain this manual for future reference. Appendix 61 WARNING: WARNING AVIS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CAUTION: “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance SERVICE PERSONNEL. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 13. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be should be read before the appliance is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention should be retained for future reference. to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the they exit from the appliance. operating instructions should be adhered to. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions system is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna or should be followed. cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 Cleaning 5. – Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides in- cleaning. The appliance should be cleaned only as recom- formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup- mended by the manufacturer. porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna- 6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of an- the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. tenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and 7. Water and Moisture – Do not use the appliance near water –for requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure 1. example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry 15. Lightning – For added protection for the appliance during a tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for 8. Accessories – Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon- stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be lo- recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric Any mounting of the appliance should follow the light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines manufacturer’s instructions, PORTABLE CART WARNING or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme and should use a mounting ac- care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cessory recommended by the circuits as contact with them might be fatal. manufacturer. 17. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, 9. An appliance and cart combina- or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk tion should be moved with care. of fire or electric shock. Quick stops, excessive force, S3125A 18. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind and uneven surfaces may cause into the appliance through openings as they may touch danger- the appliance and cart combina- ous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or tion to overturn. electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. Ventilation 10. – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided 19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt- and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked personnel. by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The appliance should not be placed in a built-in instal- 20. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the appliance form the lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel provided. There should be free space of at least 20 cm (8 in.) under the following conditions: and an opening behind the appliance. A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the 11. Power Sources – The appliance should be operated only from appliance, the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water, are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult D. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the your appliance dealer or local power company. operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are 12. Grounding or Polarization – The appliance may be equipped covered by the operating instructions as an improper ad- with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one justment of other controls may result in damage and will blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power often require extensive work by a qualified technician to outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to restore the appliance to its normal operation, insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the E. If the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any way, plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace and your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the F. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in perfor- polarized plug. mance – this indicates a need for service. 2 21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be FIGURE 1: sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. ANTENNA 22. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LEAD IN WIRE appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to GROUND determine that the appliance is in proper operation condition. CLAMP 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. (NEC SECTION 810-20) 24. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat ELECTRIC SERVICE sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli- EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS ances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRODE SYSTEM Precautions S2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H) 1. Warranty Claim For U.S. models You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case Note to CATV system installer: of warranty claim, please report this number. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s at- 2. Recording Copyright tention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground illegal without permission of the copyright holder. shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close 3. AC Fuse to the point of cable entry as practical. The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power FCC Information for User does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service station. CAUTION: 4. Care The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a operate the equipment. weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and NOTE: wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits cloth. Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemi- for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.