ONKYO RDC-7.1 Owner Manual

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

Instruction Manual

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

The 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 persons.

The 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 appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3125A

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or water,

D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,

E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit.

17. Batteries

Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.

18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape.

Thank you

for purchasing an Integra Research AV Controller.

Please read this manual thoroughly before making 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 Controller.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Precautions

1. Recording Copyright

Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

2. AC Fuse

The AC fuse inside the RDC-7.1 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the RDC-7.1, contact your Onkyo dealer.

3. Care

Occasionally you should dust the RDC-7.1 all over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water. Dry the

RDC-7.1 immediately afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

4. Power

WARNING

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST

TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the RDC-7.1’s rear panel (e.g., AC 230 V, 50 Hz or

AC 120 V, 60 Hz).

The Worldwide model has a voltage selector for compatibility with power systems around the world. Before you plug in this model, make sure that the voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your area.

For USA, Canadian, and Australian models

Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY does not fully shutdown the RDC-7.1. If you do not intend to use the

RDC-7.1 for an extended period, remove the power cord from the AC outlet.

For British Models

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT

The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR

THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF

AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF

SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG

IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

For U.S. Models

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC Information for User

CAUTION:

User changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH

CANADIAN ICES-003.

RSS 210, Low Power Licence-Exempt Radiocommunications

Devices (All FrequencyBands).

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE

OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Modèle Canadien

REMARQUE:

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST

CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.

CNR-210, Dispositifs de radiocommunications de faible puissance, exempts de licence (pour toutes les bandes de fréquences).

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE

LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA

BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER

JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions ..........................2

Precautions ........................................................3

Features .............................................................6

Supplied Accessories .......................................8

Connecting the Supplied Power Cord ............ 8

Before Using the RDC-7.1.................................9

Installing the Batteries .................................... 9

Using the Remote Controller .......................... 9

Index Parts and Facilities ...............................10

Front Panel ................................................... 10

Inner Panel ................................................... 12

Rear Panel.................................................... 14

Front Panel Display ...................................... 15

Remote Controller (Amp Mode).................... 16

Installation and Connections

Speaker Placement .........................................18

Basic Speaker Placements for Home Theater and the Function of Respective Speakers ... 18

Placing the Speakers.................................... 19

Speaker Placement Suitable for THX Audio.... 20

Speaker Placement Suitable for a Music

Source such as DVD-Audio ....................... 20

Available Speaker Placements According to the Number of Speakers ........................ 21

Connection Examples................................... 22

Connecting a Power Amplifier .......................25

Connecting a Power Amplifier Using RCA

Type Cables ............................................... 25

Connecting a Power Amplifier Using XLR

Type Cables ............................................... 26

Using Bi-amp Connection ............................. 27

Connecting Antennas .....................................28

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna.............. 28

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna................ 29

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna ............ 29

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna............ 29

Connecting AV Components..........................30

Types of Connection Cables and Terminals.... 30

Connecting Monitors such as TV or Projector ... 32

Connecting a DVD Player............................. 33

Connecting a DVD Recorder or Digital VCR

(VIDEO 1)................................................... 34

Connecting a VCR (VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3) ...... 35

Connecting a DBS Tuner, DBS TV, or

BS/CS Tuner .............................................. 37

Connecting a CD Player, Turntable or Tuner.... 38

Connecting a Recording Device such as MD

Recorder, DAT Deck, CD Recorder or

Cassette Deck............................................ 39

Connection Using the i.LINK (AUDIO)

Terminal ( ) (Other than Chinese model) ... 40

Connection Using HDMI Terminals .............. 43

Connecting -compatible AV Components ...45

Connections for Remote Control ( ) ......... 45

Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN)

– USA and Canadian models – ...................46

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor ..................... 46

Using an External Device with 12V Trigger

Terminal – USA and Canadian models – ...47

Connecting Components not Reached by the

Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

– Other than USA and Canadian models –...48

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor...................... 48

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach

Other Components ..................................... 49

Using an External Device with 12V Trigger

Terminal – Other than USA and Canadian models – ...................................................... 49

Operations

Basic Operation of Remote Controller

Buttons ........................................................ 50

To Operate the RDC-7.1 (AMP Mode).......... 50

To Select an Input Source............................. 50

To Operate a Connected Component

(Mode Switching)........................................ 51

To Select a Source in Zone 2 or Zone 3 ....... 51

To Perform a Macro Operation ..................... 51

Customizing Your Remote Controller............ 51

Connecting the Power/Basic Operations ..... 52

Turning on the Power.................................... 52

Operating on the RDC-7.1 ............................ 52

Turning on the Power from the Remote

Controller .................................................... 53

Operating with Remote Controller................. 53

Using the Listening Modes ............................ 58

Selecting the Listening Mode ........................ 61

Listening to Radio Broadcasts...................... 62

Using the Tuner............................................. 62

Tuning into a Radio Station........................... 62

Listening to RDS Broadcasts

(European models only) ............................. 64

Listening to RDS Broadcasts ........................ 64

PTY Program Types in Europe ..................... 64

Displaying Radio Text (RT) ........................... 65

Performing a PTY Scan ................................ 65

Performing a TP Scan................................... 65

Enjoying Multichannel Playback ................... 66

How to Connect............................................. 66

How to Set Up ............................................... 66

Playing Back in Multichannel Sound ............. 67

Adjusting the Volume Level of Speakers for Multichannel Playback........................... 67

Enjoying Movies and Music in the Remote

Zone (Zone 2/3) ........................................... 68

Connecting and Setup................................... 68

Enjoying Movies and Music in a Remote

Zone ........................................................... 69

Recording a Source........................................ 71

Recording Audio/Video While Playing........... 72

Recording Audio/Video on a Component

While Playing Another ................................ 72

Recording the Video from one Source and the Audio from Another Source .................. 73

Connecting Net Audio – USA, Canada, and

Australian models –.................................... 74

About Net-Tune............................................. 74

Networking Your RDC-7.1............................. 75

Connecting Net Audio – Other than USA,

Canada, and Australian models – ............. 76

About Net-Tune............................................. 76

Networking Your RDC-7.1............................. 77

About Network Configuration ........................ 77

Table of Contents

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Using the Remote Controller......................... 78

Enjoying Internet Radio................................. 80

Playing a Music File Saved on the Net-Tune

Server ......................................................... 82

Configuring the Music Server........................ 84

Setup Menu

Setup Menu...................................................... 86

OSD Map (MAIN A)....................................... 86

OSD Map (MAIN B)....................................... 88

OSD Map (ZONE 2) ...................................... 89

Navigating the Setup Menu........................... 90

Hardware Setup............................................... 91

Remote Control Setup Sub-menu ................. 91

TV Format Sub-menu.................................... 91

AM Frequency Setup Sub-menu

(Asian and Australian Models Only) ........... 91

Speaker/Output Setup .................................... 92

Speaker Configuration Sub-menu................. 92

Speaker Crossover Sub-menu...................... 93

Speaker Distance Sub-menu ........................ 93

Notch Filter Sub-menu .................................. 93

Level Calibration Sub-menu.......................... 94

THX Audio Setup Sub-menu......................... 94

Audio Output Assign Sub-menu.................... 95

Video Output Assign Sub-menu.................... 96

Input Setup ...................................................... 97

Audio Assign Sub-menu (when input is other than NET AUDIO) ....................................... 98

Music Server Sub-menu (When input is NET

AUDIO) ....................................................... 99

Video Assign Sub-menu................................ 99

Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu............... 100

Character Edit Sub-menu............................ 101

IntelliVolume Sub-menu .............................. 102

Delay Sub-menu ......................................... 102

12V Trigger Assign Sub-menu .................... 102

Listening Mode Setup................................... 103

Mono Setup Sub-menu ............................... 103

Multiplex Setup Sub-menu .......................... 103

Stereo Setup Sub-menu.............................. 104

Direct, Pure Audio Setup Sub-menu ........... 105

Multichannel Input Setup Sub-menu ........... 105 i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio Input Setup

Sub-menu ................................................. 107 i.LINK(IEEE1394):SACD Input Setup

Sub-menu ................................................. 108

Dolby Digital Setup Sub-menu .................... 109

DTS Setup Sub-menu ................................. 110

AAC Setup Sub-menu................................. 111

Dolby Pro Logic IIx/DTS NEO:6

(2ch Input only) Setup Sub-menu ............. 113

THX Setup Sub-menu ................................. 114

Mono Movie Setup/Enhance Setup/Orchestra

Setup/Unplugged Setup/Studio-Mix Setup/

TV Logic Setup Sub-menu ....................... 115

All Ch Stereo Setup/Full Mono Setup

Sub-menu ................................................. 116

Dolby Virtual Speaker Setup Sub-menu ..... 117

Dolby Headphone Setup Sub-menu ........... 118

Audio Adjust.................................................. 119

Tone Control Sub-menu.............................. 119

Preference ..................................................... 120

Volume Setup Sub-menu ............................ 120

Headphone Level Setup Sub-menu ............ 120

OSD Setup Sub-menu ................................ 120

OSD Position Sub-menu ............................ 120

i.LINK Setup ...................................................121

Wakeup Setup ............................................ 121

OSD for DVD .............................................. 121

OSD for DVD (Zone 2) ............................... 121

System Control Setup................................. 121

Network Setup ...............................................122

IP Address Sub-menu ................................ 122

Proxy Sub-menu ......................................... 122

MAC Address Sub-menu ............................ 122

Client Sub-menu ......................................... 123

Lock/Version Setup.......................................123

Lock Setup Sub-menu ................................ 123

Firmware Version Sub-menu ...................... 123

Using the Remote Controller

Operating IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo

Products Using the Remote Controller ...124

Operating IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo

Products Using the Connection ........ 124

DVD Mode .................................................. 124

CD Mode .................................................... 126

MiniDisc Mode ............................................ 127

Tape Mode ................................................. 128

Using the Remote Controller with Other

Components...............................................129

Entering a Remote Control Code ............... 129

Learning Commands from Another Remote

Controller.................................................. 136

Using Macros.............................................. 137

Other Settings for the Remote Controller ...139

Editing Remote Controller Modes............... 139

Resetting the Remote Controller ................ 141

Using the Remote Controller with Radio

Frequency (RC-555M only)...................... 141

Changing the Remote Controller’s

Control ID ...................................................142

Miscellaneous

Relationship Between Input Source and

Listening Mode ..........................................143

Using the RDC-7.1 with Option Boards – USA,

Canada, and Australian models only –......146

Types of the RDC-7.1 Option Boards ......... 146

Installing the Option Boards (USA and

Australian Models Only) ........................... 148

Troubleshooting ............................................149

Power ......................................................... 149

Audio .......................................................... 149

Video .......................................................... 150

Tuner .......................................................... 150

Remote Controller ...................................... 150

Recording ................................................... 151

Zone 2/Zone 3 ............................................ 151

Net-Tune..................................................... 151

Others ......................................................... 151

Error Messages .......................................... 152

Specifications

– USA and Canadian models –.................152

Specifications – Other than USA and

Canadian models –....................................154

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Features

Amplifier Features

• 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC for All Channels

• Apogee Master Clock

—the best in the industry—for the highest quality D/A conversion available

• 8 Balanced XLR Outputs

for the highest, most stable, noise-free signal transfer possible

• Color-Coded 7.1 Multi-Channel Inputs and Pre

Outs

• 5 12V DC Trigger Outputs and 3 IR Inputs/

Outputs

Audio/Video Features

• THX Ultra2 Certified

•

THX Surround EX, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1,

DTS NEO:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

Pro Logic II/IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual

Surround

• 4 Wideband Component Video Inputs and 2

•

Output*

Dual Monitor Outputs

(S Video/Composite) to route the onscreen signal to a small monitor and make adjustments without distracting the audience

•

•

12 Digital Inputs

(6 Optical/6 Coaxial/12

Assignable) to connect any variety of digital sources to the RDC-7.1’s powerful digital processor

4 Digital Outputs

(2 Optical/2 Coaxial/4 Assignable)

• to make direct digital dubs to other digital devices

Wolfson 192 kHz/24-Bit

D/A Converters for all

• channels

Dual 32-Bit DSP Chips

for high grade main and multizone decoding

• Non-Scaling Configuration

Next Generation User Interface

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)*

• i.Link (IEEE1394) Digital Input for DVD-Audio and SACD

• Net-Tune Function with MP3/WAV/WMA

Decoding*

• Ethernet Plug-In Capability and 1 Output*

• Bi-Directional RS-232 Port to download new programs and provide easy interface with touchscreen controllers from other manufacturers

• Composite and S Video to Component Video*

Upconversion (NTSC and PAL Compatible)

• Speaker A and B Mode for 7.1 Channels

• Bi-Wiring Connectable for FL/FR with SBR/SBL

• Dual 32-Bit DSP Chips for high grade main and multizone decoding

•

5 12V DC Trigger Outputs and 3 IR Inputs/

Outputs

for multizone operation of multiple components

• Individual Crossover Adjustment

FM/AM Tuner Features

• 40 FM/AM Presets*

• FM/AM Auto Tuning*

Other Performance Features

• VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)

•

Solid Aluminum Volume Knob

for quality you can feel—ergonomically pleasing and convenient for

•

• those quick in-the-dark level changes

Separate PC Boards

to keep audio and video signals completely separate

Rec Out Selector (On Front)

to tape one program

•

•

• while watching or listening to another

Gold-Plated RCA Jacks

to resist corrosion and provide distortion-free signal transmission

Impeccable Quality Materials

—a heavy gauge, reinforced steel chassis, rigid aluminum panels and brazen stabilizers to enhance overall chassis stability

Large Multi-Emitter Output Transistors

to provide faster switching speed, which translates into a wider dynamic range

Zone 2 Multiroom/Multisource

(audio and video) to •

• set up additional rooms

Detachable Heavy Duty IEC Power Cord

to minimize interference from external sources and increase power stability—detachable for ease of installation

• Motorized Control Door

• Audiophile Grade Parts

• IntelliVolume

• Pure Audio Mode

• Digital Upsampling

• Absolute Ground Plate

• Large, Fluorescent, 35 Dot Matrix Display With

4 Mode Dimmer

• For Ultimate Control—The Last Remote You’ll

Ever Need

• A-Form Listening Mode Memory

In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of the product name indicates the color of the RDC-7.1.

Specifications and operation are the same regardless of color.

*Only available as option for the USA and Canadian models

Features

—Continued

• THX is a trademark or registered trademark of THX Ltd. All rights reserved.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing, LLC.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Surround EX,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS,” “DTS 96/24,” “DTS-ES,” and “NEO:6” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• The i.LINK logo is a trademark of Sony Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Re-Equalization and the “Re-EQ” logo are trademarks of THX Ltd.

• “Net-Tune” is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.

• Windows Media and the Windows logo are trandemarks, or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and THOMSON multimedia.

• “XiVA” is a registered trademark of Imerge Limited.

• Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

• Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

• Clocked by Apogee is under licence and trademark of Apogee

Electronics, Inc.

“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

THX Ultra2

Before any home theater component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theater products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come. THX Ultra2 requirements define hundreds of parameters, including power amplifier performance, and pre-amplifier performance and operation for both digital and analog domains. THX Ultra2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies (e.g., THX

Mode) which accurately translate film soundtracks for home theater playback.

For European Models

Declaration of Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH

LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,

82194 GROEBENZELL,

GERMANY declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,

EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

GROEBENZELL, GERMANY

I. MORI

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

RDC-7.1 provides option boards for advanced capability.

For details on option boards, see page 146.

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Supplied Accessories

Make sure you have the following accessories:

Remote Controller & Three Batteries (AA/R6)

AM Loop Antenna (not supplied with USA and Canadian models)

Precautions during unpacking

• The unit is extremely heavy, so be careful when lifting it so as not to cause an injury. Do not lift or move the unit by holding it at the door on the front panel. Doing so may damage the front door.

• When packaged, the door on the front panel is taped to the unit. Before use, be sure to remove this tape.

Taped

Master Volume

Standby/On

On

Power

Off

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN )

Rec/ Zone 3( RED )

DVD Vido 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 1 Tape 2 Tuner Phono CD Net Audio Open/Close

AV Controller RDC-7.1

Indoor FM antenna (not supplied with USA and

Canadian models)

(connector type varies from country to country)

Speaker Labels

Speaker Cable

1

2

3

• The taping for packaging may be different for your product.

Connecting the Supplied Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET.

• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the RDC-7.1. The power cord supplied is designed for use with the RDC-7.1 and should not be used with any other device.

• Never have the power cord disconnected from the

RDC-7.1 while the other end is plugged into the wall outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always connect by plugging into the wall outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the wall outlet first.

Power Cord

AC INLET

Power Cord

(supplied)

DO NOT connect the power cord at this time.

(plug type varies from country to country)

Before Using the RDC-7.1

Installing the Batteries

1

To open the battery compartment, press the small hollow and slide off the cover.


To use the remote controller, point it at the RDC-7.1’s remote control sensor, as shown below. The RDC-7.1’s

[Standby] indicator flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller.

Remote control sensor

RDC-7.1

Standby indicator

2

Insert the three supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment.

30˚

30˚

Appr ox

. 16 ft.

(5 m)

3

Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it shut.

Notes:

• The supplied batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage.

• 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 possible leakage and corrosion.

• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as possible to prevent damage from leakage or corrosion.

Notes:

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the

RDC-7.1 is subjected to bright light, such as direct sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this in mind when installing the RDC-7.1.

• If another remote controller of the same type is used in the same room, or the RDC-7.1 is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work reliably.

• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote controller, because the buttons may be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.

• The remote controller may not work reliably if the

RDC-7.1 is installed in a rack behind colored glass doors. Keep this in mind when installing the

RDC-7.1.

• The remote controller will not work if there’s an obstacle between it and the RDC-7.1’s remote control sensor.

• (RC-555M only) You can set the transmission signal format to infrared (IR), or radio frequency (RF) for use with the optional RF Receiver. This is useful when, for example, the RDC-7.1 is installed in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller.

• To select AMP mode, press the scroll wheel. “AMP” appears on the display.

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Index Parts and Facilities

Here is an explanation of the controls and displays on the front panel of the RDC-7.1.

The specifications for your model may differ due to regional requirements.

Front Panel

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN )

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED )

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 1 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio Open/Close

AV Controller

RDC-7.1


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For further operational instructions, see the pages indicated in brackets [ ].

1

Power switch [52]

Press to turn on and off the main power supply for the RDC-7.1. When the RDC-7.1 is turned on with the [Power] switch, the [Standby] indicator lights.

• Before turning on the power, check to make sure that all cords are properly connected.

• When the power is turned on, a sudden surge of current will occur that may adversely affect the operation of other devices. To prevent this, do not plug the RDC-7.1 into the same circuit used by sensitive equipment, e.g., computers.

2

Standby/On button and On indicator [52]

If pressed with the [Power] switch turned on, the

RDC-7.1 turns on and the display and [On] indicator light up. If pressed again, the RDC-7.1 returns to the standby state. In the standby state, the display and

[On] indicator are turned off and the RDC-7.1 cannot be operated.

3

Standby indicator [9, 52]

Lights when the RDC-7.1 is in the standby state and when a signal is received from the remote controller.

4

Remote control sensor [9]

5

Front display

6

7

Open/Close button

Press this button to open and close the front door that covers the lower buttons.

8

Master Volume dial [52]

Use to control the volume in the main zone. The volume for the remote zone (Zone 2 and Zone 3) is independent.

Input source buttons and indicators (DVD,

Video 1–7, Tape 1-2, Tuner, Phono, CD, and

Net Audio) [52, 62, 65, 80]

Press these buttons to select the input source for the main zone. When an input source is selected, the indicator will light in blue.

To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone

2), first press the [Zone 2] button, and then the desired input source button.

To select the input source for the remote zone (Zone

3) or recording out (Rec Out), first press the [Rec/

Zone 3] button, and then the desired input source button.

9

Zone 2 (GRN) and Rec/Zone 3 (RED)

Indicator [70, 72]

For Zone 2, the indicator above the selected input source button will light green. For recording or

Zone 3, it will light red. When the same input source is selected for Zone 2 and Rec/Zone 3, it will light orange.

0

Pure Audio indicator [61]

Lights during pure audio playback.

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Inner Panel

Caution:

The front door of the AV Controller is motorized. Use the [Open/Close] button to open or close the door. Manually opening or closing the door, or moving the AV Controller while holding the door, will cause the door to malfunction or break.

USA, Canadian, and Australian models

Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP Dimmer Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup Enter Exit

Phones

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

European models

Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP RT/PTY/TP Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup Enter Exit

Phones

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

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A

Zone 2 button [70]

Press this button to enter the Zone 2 configuration mode. If you want to configure the Zone 2 settings such as standby/on setting, input source setting, listening mode, volume adjustment, audio selector mode, and display settings, press this button first.

B

Rec/Zone 3 button [70, 72]

Press the [Rec/Zone 3] button to output to a recording component for recording purposes or enter the Zone 3 mode. After pressing the [Rec/

Zone 3] button, press one of the input source selector buttons within 3 seconds to select the component. When one is selected, the indicator above that button will light in red. To record from the same input source that you are using (that is selected for the main zone), press the [Rec/Zone 3] button twice in succession.

Note:

Recording and Zone 3 operations use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time.


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C

Off [71]

When not using either Rec/Zone 3 or Zone 2, press that button and then press the [Off] button to turn off the signal.

If the Rec/Zone 3 or Zone 2 signal is turned on and the connected component is not turned on, the electric signal will still be sent through the circuitry and the excess load may cause deterioration of the audio signal.

D

Display button [56]

Press to display information about the current input source signal. Each time you press the [Display] button, the screen changes to show you different information concerning the input signal.

E

DSP [61]

Press these buttons to scroll through the listening modes and set a new one for the input source you are currently listening to. For each different input signal, different listening modes are possible. See page 58 for a detailed explanation of the different listening modes.

F

Dimmer button (Other than European models) [54]

Press to set the brightness of the front display. There are four settings available: normal, dark, very dark, and volume only.

For European models, this function can be operated only with the remote controller.

F

RT/PTY/TP button (European models only) [65]

This button is only available on European models.

Press this button to tune into the Radio Data System

(RDS) for FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most European countries. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes from

RT (radio text) to PTY (program type) to TP (traffic program) and then back to RT again.

G

Tuning button [62]

Use these buttons to change the tuner frequency.

The tuner frequency is displayed in the front display and it can be changed in 50 kHz increments for FM and 9 kHz increments for AM. When a station is tuned into, “> <” will appear in the front display

(When the stereo signal is received,

“ ” will appear).

H

Preset button [63]

When AM or FM is selected as the input source, press one of these buttons to jump to a radio station that you preset using the [Memory] button. Pressing the right button moves from the most recently preset station to older ones, and pressing the left button moves in the reverse order.

I

Tuning Mode button [62, 63]

This button is used to select the Auto or Manual

Tuning Mode.

J

Memory button [63]

Press to assign the radio station, to which you are currently tuned, as a preset channel or press to delete a previously preset station.

K

Setup /[ ]/[ ]/Enter/[ ]/[ ]/Exit [90]

These buttons are used with the On Screen Display

(OSD) menu.

Setup:

Press to bring up the OSD menu.

Exit:

Press to exit the OSD menu when at the Menu

Screen, or move to one screen previous to the one that is displayed if at any other screen.

and

: When selecting items in the OSD menu, press these buttons to move the on-screen cursor (or the highlighted portion) upward and downward.

and :

When setting parameters in the OSD menu, press these buttons to select parameter values or modes.

Enter:

Press to display the screen for the selected item in the OSD menu.

Note for European models:

These buttons are also used to set programs and finish scans when performing a PTY or TP scan with the RDS broadcasts.

L

Phones jack [54]

This is a standard stereo jack for connecting stereo headphones.

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Rear Panel

The design of rear panel varies depending upon region for which the model is intended. For models intended for USA,

Canada, and Australia, refer to “Using the RDC-7.1 with Option Boards” on page 146.

*

L

R

FRONT

A B

“Net-Tune” is a trademark of

Onkyo Corporation.

3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4

2

AUDIO IN

L

L

GND

4

5

6

7

G

R

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1

2

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

1

OUT

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

SURR BACK R SURR R

2

3

R L

5

OUT

R

FRONT R

4

CENTER

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

L

HDMI

RS 232

IN 1

2 P

B

3

4

IN 3

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

FM

75

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN 2

B 100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

OUT

5 P

B

D

100mA MAX.

Y

AM

6 P R MAIN

P

B

1 3

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT L SURR L SURR BACK L

(SINGLE)

ZONE 2

L

R

P

R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

SURR SURR BACK

PRE OUT B

(ASSIGNABLE)

R

MODEL NO. RDC7.1

E

100mA MAX.

14

1

2

3

4

*This terminal is provided for future service enhancement and is not used currently. Never plug the cable connector for other terminals into this terminal.

the OPTICAL terminals.

5

K L

12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

E

RS

232

MULTI-CH IN 1

(Only available as option for the USA model.)

This connector is for connecting components with a multichannel output.

IR IN

GND

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

12 V

TRIGGER OUT

A

200mA MAX.

B

100mA MAX.

6

DIGITAL IN (BALANCED) AES/EBU


The DIGITAL IN (BALANCED) AES/EBU terminal is for connecting the DVD player and other devices equipped with the XLR (balanced) type digital audio output terminal.

GND

D

100mA MAX.

E

(SINGLE)

L

AC INLET

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

PRE OUT B

R

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

USA and

Canadian models

7

AUDIO IN/OUT

These connectors are for connecting to the audio input and output jacks on audio/video components.

To connect a turntable, connect to the PH jacks.

In addition to the PH jacks, the RDC-7.1 offers nine input and five output jacks.

( ) i.LINK S400 (AUDIO) terminals

These connectors are for connecting to an i.LINK

(AUDIO)-ready device using a 4-pin (S400) i.LINK

(AUDIO) cable. The RDC-7.1 complies with the standards on audio only transmissions.

ETHERNET (Net-Tune)


This connector is for connecting to an Ethernet network.

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT

The input/output terminals for digital sound signal.

The sound quality equals the signal passed through the COAXIAL terminals.

DIGITAL COAXIAL IN/OUT

The input/output terminals for digital sound signal.

The sound quality equals the signal passed through

8

VIDEO/S VIDEO IN/OUT


These connectors are for connecting to the video input and output jacks on video components.

Six input and four output jacks are available for each of VIDEO and S VIDEO connection.

9

COMPONENT VIDEO IN/OUT


These connectors are for connecting to the component video outputs/inputs of video components that have them.

European and Asian models are equipped with three inputs and one output for the RCA-type

COMPONENT connection and one input and output for the BNC-type COMPONENT connection.


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0

ANTENNA (FM/AM)


These jacks are for connecting the FM indoor antenna and the AM loop antenna that are supplied with the RDC-7.1.

A

HDMI IN/OUT


This interface can transfer digital audio and video signals simultaneously. The terminal can be connected to the HDMI terminal on components such as DVD player, set top box (B tuner), projector, and digital TV.

B

C

RS 232

This port is for connecting the RDC-7.1 to home automation and external controllers.

D

REMOTE CONTROL

This jack is for connecting other IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo components equipped with the same terminal. The audio connection cables must also be connected.

12V TRIGGER OUT

These connectors are used to connect to the 12V

TRIGGER IN terminal of a component. Available connectors are one with maximum current capacity of 200 mA and four with 100 mA.

E

IR IN (for all models), IR OUT (other than

USA and Canadian models)

These connectors are for connecting the remote sensor of a multiroom kit (sold separately).

The connectors are provided for main room, Zone 2, and Zone 3.

F

PRE OUT A/B (RCA type)

These jacks are for connecting power amplifiers. If the jacks on your power amplifier are RCA type jacks, connect them here. Both of the PRE OUT A and PRE OUT B sections offer all the terminals for the front left and right, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.

G

PRE OUT A (Balanced type)

These jacks are for connecting power amplifiers. If the jacks on your power amplifier are XLR

(balanced) type jacks, connect them here.

H

AC INLET

This connector is for connecting the supplied power cord.

Front Panel Display

A

B

C

D

E

F

Listening mode or input format indicators

One of these indicators lights to show the format of the current input source. In addition, one of the listening mode indicators lights to indicate the current listening mode.

Multifunction display

During normal operation, shows the current input source. When the FM or AM input is selected, shows the frequency and preset number. When the

[Display] button is pressed, shows the listening mode and input source format.

Audio input signal path indicators

Shows from which terminal the audio input signal is coming.

MAIN A/B indicators

Indicates which room is currently in use.

SLEEP indicator

Lights when the sleep timer is turned on.

Tuning indicators

AUTO indicator

Lights when receiving FM broadcasts in the stereo mode. Turns off when placed into the monaural mode.

I

G

H

RDS indicator (European models only)

Lights when an RDS station is being received.

TUNED indicator

Lights when a radio station is being received.

MEMORY indicator

Lights when the [Memory] button is pressed to preset a radio station.

FM STEREO indicator

Lights when an FM broadcast station is being received in stereo. Turns off when placed into the monaural mode.

Program format display

When the input source is DVD video, Super Audio

CD, or compressed digital audio signal such as

Dolby Digital and DTS, the channels corresponding to the input source light.

Volume display

Shows the volume level.

Video input signal path indicators

Shows from which terminal the video input signal is coming.

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Remote Controller (Amp Mode)

The RDC-7.1’s remote controller is a multipurpose device that can be used to control not just the RDC-7.1 but your other AV components as well. This section explains how its various operating modes can be used to control the RDC-7.1. When you use the Net-Tune mode, see page 78 for details. See page 124 for information on using the remote controller to control

IntegraRESEARCH components connected via and

TVs, VCRs, and AV components made by other manufacturers.

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Re turn

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Rec Main A Main B Random

Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

Angle

Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night Re-EQ

Language Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

Amp mode is used to control the RDC-7.1.

To select

Amp mode, press the scroll wheel. “AMP” appears on the display.

Note:

While neither the [Input] button nor the [Mode] button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously.

1

On button

This button is used to turn on the RDC-7.1.

2

Standby button

This button is used to set the RDC-7.1 to Standby.

3

Number/letter buttons

These buttons are used to enter numbers and letters.

4

Custom button

This button is used to access various settings that you can use to customize the operation of the remote controller.

5

Macro button

This button is used with the Macro function.

6

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes.

7

Dimmer button

This button is used to adjust the display brightness.

8

Up/Down/Left/Right [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] &

Enter buttons

These buttons are used to select items on the onscreen setup menus (OSD). The [ENTER] button is also used to enter names and to confirm settings.

9

CH +/– button

This button is used to select radio presets.

0

Return button

This button is used to return to the previously displayed onscreen setup menu (OSD).

A

Display button

This button is used to display various information about the currently selected input source.

B

Main A button

For the speakers used in main room A, every press of this button toggles the status between enabled and disabled.

C

THX button

This button is used to select the THX listening modes.

D

Surround button

This button is used to select the Dolby and DTS listening modes.

E

Direct button

This button is used to select the Direct listening mode.


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F

Pure A button

This button is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode.

G

Test Tone, CH SEL, Level– & Level + buttons

These buttons are used to adjust the level of each speaker individually. These functions can be set only with the remote controller. The [Level –] and

[Level +] buttons are also used to adjust the volume in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

H

Audio SEL button

This button is used to select the audio input signal format (e.g., analog, digital, etc.).

I

LIGHT button

This button is used to turn on or off the remote controller’s illuminated buttons.

J

Direct Tuning button

This button is used with the number buttons to select a radio station by entering its frequency. Press this button first, and then use the number buttons to enter the frequency.

K

Display

The top line of this LCD display shows the name of the currently selected input source. The bottom line shows the currently selected remote controller mode.

L

Zone 3 button

This button is used when you want to set the volume and input source for Zone 3.

M

Zone 2 button

This button is used when you want to set the volume and input source for Zone 2.

N

Input button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until the name of the input source appears on the display.

O

Sleep button

This button is used to set the Sleep function. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

P

This button is used to set the volume of the

RDC-7.1.

Q

Setup button

This button is used to access the onscreen setup menus (OSD) that appear on the TV.

R

Muting button

This button is used to mute the RDC-7.1. This function can be set only with the remote controller.

S

Main B button

For the speakers used in main room B, every press of this button toggles the status between enabled and disabled.

T

All CH ST button

This button is used to select the All Ch Stereo listening mode.

U

Stereo button

This button is used to select the Stereo listening mode.

V

DSP/DSP buttons

These buttons are used to select the listening modes.

W

Re-EQ button

This button is used to turn on and off the Re-EQ function.

X

L Night button

This button is used to set the Late Night function.

Y

Open/Close [ ] button

This button is used to open and close the front door that covers the lower buttons.

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Speaker Placement

Basic Speaker Placements for Home Theater and the Function of Respective

Speakers

The RDC-7.1 has many excellent features to recreate a clear three-dimensional sound image and lively sound movement.

This enables you to enjoy, at home, the rich sound effects of a live theater or concert hall performance.

When playing a DVD, you can enjoy sound effects provided by DTS or Dolby Digital, depending on the recording format. In addition, you can enjoy THX sound and IntegraRESEARCH’s proprietary DSP surround playback for TV or digital satellite broadcasts.

Front left and right speakers

Outputs overall sound. They play the most important role in a home theater system, by creating basic sound images and fields.

Center speaker

Complements the sound effects from front left and right speakers to enrich and clear the sound image and movement. In movies, an actor’s speech comes mainly from the center speaker.

Surround back speakers

Enhances the sound space representation with surround channel signals.

Recreating sound movement effects and sound fields behind the listener gives a more realistic experience.

Subwoofer

Outputs only bass sounds to enhance and complement bass sound effects.

Surround left and right speakers

Enhances the sensation of being at a live performance by giving three-dimensional sound movement to the sound effects.

• For optimum surround playback, set the distance between the listener and the speakers so that the time it takes the sound to reach the listener is same. Also, you need to set each speaker volume level individually in order to balance the volume level between speakers (See pages 92 to 94).


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Placing the Speakers

To fully enjoy surround sound, the configuration and placement of the speakers used are important. Be sure to read through the descriptions in the previous page and shown below.

This section provides examples and descriptions that assume a typical situation.

Front Left and Right Speakers, and Center Speaker

• Place the front left and right speakers symmetrically and so that the distance from the listening position is the same.

• When placing speakers, direct the speakers toward the position of the listener’s ears where the listener sits to enjoy music or movies.

• Place the three speakers so that the heights of the three speakers are aligned. The ideal height for the speakers is the

TV or screen

Center

height of the listener’s ears. When placing the center speaker above or below the TV, tilt it toward the listener’s ears.

• Place the center speaker as close to the screen or monitor as possible and in the center between the left and right front speakers. When placing the center speaker near the TV, use a shielded speaker.

• If no center speaker is used, place the left and right front speakers closer to each other.

TV

Left and Right Surround Speakers

• Place these speakers on each side of, or angled behind, the listener.

• Place the surround speakers symmetrically from the listener position and so that the distance from the listener is equal between left and right surround speakers.

• When enjoying mainly movies, placing the surround speakers about 3 feet (1 m) higher than the height of the listener’s ears, results in more of a surround effect.

• When enjoying mainly music, placing the surround speakers at the height of the front speakers may provide a better surround effect.

Surround Back

• When using surround back speakers in addition to the surround speakers, placing the surround speakers slightly forward from their current position will make the sound movement smoother.

Surround Back Speakers

• Place the speakers about 3 feet (1 m) or higher than the height of the listener’s ears.

• When using one surround back speaker, place it behind the listener.

• When using two surround back speakers, place them behind the listener so that the angles between the lines from each surround back speaker to the listener and a line straight back from the listener are about 30 degrees, forming an equilateral triangle of the listener and the two surround back speakers.

*When using a THX-certified speaker system, also refer to

“Speaker Placement Suitable for THX Audio” on the next page.

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Subwoofer

Using a subwoofer greatly improves the volume level and sound quality of bass sounds. The subwoofer effect depends not only on the listening position but also on the shape of the listening room.

• In general, place the subwoofer in a corner of the room or at a point 1/3 the width of the room.

• Play a movie or music that contains high quality bass sounds to determine the subwoofer placement. Change the subwoofer’s position and check the effect, then select the position where the bass sounds are best heard.

• You can place two subwoofers for more powerful and richer heavy bass sounds.

1/3 room length

Corner

Speaker Placement Suitable for THX Audio

To enjoy sources using THX Cinema or THX Surround EX technology, we recommend using a THX speaker system from

Layout with dipole speakers

THX Ltd. A speaker system supporting the THX Ultra2 standard is best suited for THX Ultra2 Cinema or THX Music

Mode.

The layout example on the right represents a case using the dipole speakers. A dipole speaker is a two-way directivity speaker that outputs the same sound in two directions such as forward and backward.

Most dipole speakers are marked with an arrow indicating how they should be oriented in the room in order to match their phases*. Dipole surround speakers should be placed so that their arrows point forward toward the screen, and dipole surround back speakers should be placed so that their arrows

6

3

8

1

4

10

9

5

2

7

1 TV or screen

2 Subwoofer

3 Front left speaker

4 Center speaker

5 Front right speaker

6 Surround left speaker

7 Surround right speaker

8 Surround back left speaker

9 Surround back right speaker

10 Listening position

point toward each other.

*Phase: The word represents the waveform position in one cycle (0 to 360 degrees) of a sine wave. If the phase does not match between multiple waveforms due to the distance between multiple speakers, the speaker orientation, or the miswiring of positive and negative poles, the sound image or space may be obscured or the sound may be less easy to listen to.

When playing the source in the THX Ultra2 Cinema or THX Music Mode format using two surround back speakers supporting the THX Ultra2 standard, place them as close together as possible. After placing the surround back speakers, perform the settings described in the

“THX Audio Setup” (page 94).

6

10

As close as possible

7

8 9

Speaker Placement Suitable for a Music Source such as DVD-Audio

This placement is based on the ITU-R* recommendation. In this placement, five speakers with the same performance capabilities are used for front left and right, center, and left and right surround speakers, and they are placed so that the distances between every speaker and the listening position are equal to each other and the heights of the speaker and the listener’s ears are the same. A mixing studio used for making multichannel DVD-Audio source material adopts this placement.

*ITU-R: International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector

Front

Left

Center

60

Front

Right

Subwoofer

SL

SR


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Available Speaker Placements

According to the Number of Speakers

The following speaker placements will be available according to the number of speakers connected to the

RDC-7.1. For the number of speaker channel, _.1 ch represents a subwoofer.

Key to abbreviations:

FL

: Front left speaker,

FR

: Front right speaker,

C

: Center speaker,

SL

: Surround left speaker,

SR

: Surround right speaker,

SBL

: Surround back left speaker,

SBR

: Surround back right speaker,

SW

: Subwoofer

2 ch/2.1 ch

FL

SW

FR

This placement is used with two speakers (front left and right speakers). It is optimum for 2 ch sources including analog 2 ch, 2 ch linear PCM, Dolby Digital,

DTS, DTS96/24, and AAC format sources. When the number of channels in the source is 3.1 or greater, the signals will be distributed through the left and right channels accordingly.

3 ch/3.1 ch

FL C

SW

FR

This placement is used with three speakers (front left, front right, and center speakers). When the number of channels in the source is

4.1 or greater, the signal for surround and surround back channels will be output through the front left and right speakers.

4 ch/4.1 ch

FL

SW

FR

In this placement, when the number of channels in the source is 5.1 or greater, the center channel signal will be output through the front left and right speakers, and the surround back channels will be output through the surround speakers.

5 ch/5.1 ch

FL C

SW

FR

This placement is suitable for playing 5.1 ch sources including analog multichannel,

Dolby Digital, DTS, and AAC format sources. When the source is 2 ch or mono, the signal will be decoded with

Dolby Pro Logic II or DTS

NEO:6 format and played as

5.1 ch sources.

When the number of channels in the source is 6.1 or greater, the surround back signal will be distributed through the surround left and right speakers accordingly.

6 ch/6.1 ch/7 ch/7.1 ch (with center speaker)

FL

FL

C

SB

C

SW

FR

SW

FR

This placement is suitable for playing 6.1 ch sources including DTS-ES Matrix/

Discrete and Dolby Surround

EX format signals.

When you use two surround back speakers, the same signal will be output from them because the surround back channel is mono. When the source is 2 ch or mono, it will be decoded with the Dolby

Pro Logic IIx/DTS NEO:6 format and played as 6.1/7.1 ch sources.

SBL SBR

6 ch/6.1 ch/5 ch/5.1 ch (without center speaker)

FL

This placement is suitable for playing 5.1 or 6.1 ch sources when the surround back sound is much more preferred than the center sound with less speaker units than the normal configuration. The center channel signal will be output through the front left and right speakers.

FL

SBL SBR

SW

FR

SW

FR

SB

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Connection Examples

The RDC-7.1 has two speaker terminal blocks for speaker system [A] and [B]. This allows you to build two 7.1 ch home theater systems, and various speaker placements and connections are also available. For example, some channels of either speaker system can be used for another room (Zone 2), or you can select one of two speaker systems for playback according to the source.

When you use two speaker systems, you have to associate the speakers with the zone (e.g., Main A, Main B, etc.).

After making the association, for example, pressing the “Main A” button on the remote controller will output the source from the speakers configured as “Main A.”

Here are some examples of speaker placement and zone association. These examples can be your reference when you build your own home theater system. The illustration on the right represents the actual settings displayed corresponding to each example. For details on configuring speaker placement and zone association, see page 92.

*In the following illustrations, white speakers denote speaker system [A] and gray ones denote speaker system [B].

*Key to abbreviations:

FL

: Front left speaker;

FR

: Front right speaker;

C

: Center speaker;

SL

: Surround left speaker;

SR

: Surround right speaker;

SBL

: Surround back left speaker;

SBR

: Surround back right speaker;

SW

: Subwoofer

When you wish to configure 7.1 ch speaker system in the main room A only, the initial setting can be used without any modification.

Main room A: 7.1 ch speaker system; Main room B: 7.1ch speaker system

FL C

SW

FR

FL C

SW

FR

1-1.Speaker Config

=====================

Main room A

SBL SBR

Main room B

SBL SBR

Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Main A 2ch

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Speaker B

f.Front L/R :Main B

g.Center :Main B

h.Surr L/R :Main B

i.Surr Back

:Main B 2ch

j.Subwoofer :Main B

• Set all the zone parameters for speaker system [A] to “Main A.”

• Set all the zone parameters for speaker system [B] to “Main B.”

• Pressing the [Main A] or [Main B] button causes the sound to be output from the speaker system associated with the zone button. Both speaker systems cannot be selected simultaneously.

*If you set all the zone parameters for speaker system [B] to “Main A” and play a single source, the same audio signal will be output from both speaker systems [A] and [B].

Main room A: 7.1 ch speaker systems and the two additional front speakers

(When you want to use speaker system [A] for movies and enjoy 7.1 surround sound and the two additional front speakers for classic music.)

FL FL C FR FR

Main room A

1-1.Speaker Config

=====================

Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Main A 2ch

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Speaker B

f.Front L/R :Main A

g.Center :Not Used

h.Surr L/R :Not Used

i.Surr Back

:Not Used

j.Subwoofer :Not Used

3-3.Stereo

=====================

a.Re-EQ/Academy

:Off

b.Front Speaker :B

c.Subwoofer :A

SBL SBR

Here is an example of the stereo listening mode.


• Set the front speaker parameters for speaker system [B] to “Main A.”

• If you want to use the front speakers of speaker system [B] for specific sources, select the source and set the front speaker setting parameters to “B” in the listening mode setup menu.

When you want to output to both speaker systems simultaneously, you can choose the “A+B” setting.

• To output the sound, press the [Main A] button on the remote controller.


—Continued

Main room A: 7.1 ch speaker system and the two additional front speakers connected through the biamp connection (when you want to use either the 7.1 ch speakers or the additional front speakers according to the source)

FL

FL

C

FR

FR

Main room A

SBL SBR

1-1.Speaker Config

=====================

Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Main A 2ch

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Speaker B

f.Front L/R :Main A

g.Center :Not Used


i.Surr Back

:Bi-Amp for Front


3-3.Stereo

=====================

a.Re-EQ/Academy

:Off

b.Front Speaker :B

c.Subwoofer :A

Here is an example of the stereo listening mode.


• For speaker system [B], set the front speaker parameters to “Main A” and the surround back speaker parameters to

“Bi-Amp for Front” (For details on connections, see page 27).

• When you want to use the front speakers of speaker system [B] for specific sources, select the source and set the front speaker parameters to “B” in the listening mode setup menu.

*When using the bi-amp connections, the two speaker systems cannot be used to output simultaneously.

Main room A: 5.1 ch speaker system including the front speakers connected through the bi-amp connections

FL

C

FR

Main room A

1-1.Speaker Config

=====================

Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Bi-Amp for Front

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Speaker B

f.Front L/R :Not Used

g.Center :Not Used


i.Surr Back

:Not Used


• For speaker system [A], set the surround back speaker parameters to “Bi-Amp for Front” and all the other speaker parameters to “Main A” (For details on speaker connections, see page 27).

• For speaker system [B], set the speaker parameters to “Not Used.”

*When using the bi-amp connections, you cannot use Zone 2 since the surround back channel is used for the front speakers of main room A.

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—Continued

Main room A: 7.1 ch from speaker system [A] and additional subwoofer and surround speakers from speaker system [B] (suitable for enjoying more powerful and lively surround sound in main room A);

Main room B: two front speakers from speaker system [B] using the bi-amp connections

FL C

Main room A

FR

SBL SBR

FL FR

Main room B

1-1.Speaker Config

=====================

Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Main A 2ch

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Speaker B

f.Front L/R :Main B

g.Center :Not Used

h.Surr L/R :Main A

i.Surr Back

:Bi-Amp for Front

j.Subwoofer :Main A

3-5.Multichannel Input

=====================

b.Re-EQ :Off

e.Surr L/R Sp :A+B

g.Subwoofer :A+B

Here is an example of the multichannel listening mode.

• For speaker system [A], set all the speaker parameters to “Main A.”

• For speaker system [B], set the surround speaker and subwoofer parameters to “Main A,” the front speaker parameters to “Main B,” and the surround back speaker parameters to “Bi-Amp for Front” (For details on speaker connections, see page 27).

• When you want to use the surround speakers and subwoofer of speaker system [B] for specific sources, select the source and set the parameters for these speakers to “B” or “A+B” in the listening mode setup menu.

When you set the parameter to “B,” the audio signal comes out from the surround speakers and subwoofer of speaker system [B]. When you set the parameter to “A+B,” the signal comes out from the surround speakers and subwoofer of both speaker systems [A] and [B].

Connecting a Power Amplifier

Connecting a Power Amplifier Using RCA Type Cables

You can connect the power amplifier that has RCA type input terminals to the RDC-7.1 using RCA type cables. Two

RCA type input terminal sets (A and B) are available for this connection.

The PRE OUT A terminals reflect the mode settings configured for the “Speaker System [A].”

RDC-7.1

2

OUT

2

3

R

( ASSIGNABLE )

L

R

FRONT

( SINGLE )

L

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER SURR SURR BACK

( ASSIGNABLE )

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

SURR BACK R SURR R FR

Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

FRONT

RIGHT

CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

FUSE

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS MIN. PER EACH

SPEAKER TERMINAL

AC INLET

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

SEVEN CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MODEL NO.

RDA-7.1

Power amplifier

The PRE OUT B terminals reflect the mode settings configured for the “Speaker System [B].”

RDC-7.1

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(


( SINGLE )

L

R

P

R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

( SINGLE )

L

CENTER

R

SURR SURR BACK

( ASSIGNABLE )

PRE OUT B

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

FRONT

RIGHT CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

FUSE




AC INLET

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

IN

12V TRIGGER

OUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT


MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

Power amplifier

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Connecting a Power Amplifier Using

XLR Type Cables

You can connect the power amplifier that has XLR

(balanced) type input terminals to the RDC-7.1 using

XLR type cables. One XLR type input terminal set is available for this connection.

The pin assignments for these terminals, which conform to the AES* standard, are shown below.

*AES: Audio Engineering Society

XLR type Balanced cable

Check the instruction manual that came with your power amplifier and verify that the input pin assignments are compatible with those for the RDC-7.1.

1. Connecting the output terminal

Match the pins and insert the terminal until you hear a

“click.” Ensure that it is secure by gently pulling it.

2. Disconnecting the output terminal

Pull out the cable (in the direction indicated by the arrow) while holding down the connection cable button.

Push

1. GND

2. non-inverting (+)

3. inverting (–)

RDC-7.1

S400

L

R

FRONT

AUDIO

The i.LINK logo is a trademarks of Sony

Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

ETHERNET

)

5

6

1

5

6

1

3

1

2

( BALANCED )

AES / EBU

3

R

2

( SINGLE

L

CENTER

SUB


( ASSIGNABLE )

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

OUT

2

(

ASSIGNABLE

)


L

FRONT R

8

9

4

5

OUT

R

CENTER

L

OUT

5 PB

Y

6 PR

PB

1 3

PR

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

)

FRONT L SURR L

L

SURR BACK L

( SINGLE

R

FRONT

Subwoofer

LINE INPUT

LINE INPUT

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

FRONT

RIGHT CENTER

FRONT

LEFT

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

FUSE




AC INLET

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

12V TRIGGER

IN OUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT


Power amplifier


—Continued

Using Bi-amp Connection

When you use bi-wiring-enabled speakers for the front speakers, you can make the bi-amp connection. In this connection, the front and surround back speaker terminals on the power amplifier will be used for tweeter and woofer, respectively. This connection allows you to obtain high quality sound as well as maximum treble and bass performance from the tweeter and woofer, enriching your sound experience.

Caution:

When making the bi-amp connection, make sure to remove the shorting bars connecting the high range

(Tweeter) and low range (Woofer) terminals.

For the settings on the bi-amp connection, see pages 92 and 93.

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

SURROUND

RIGHT

FRONT

RIGHT

Power amplifier

FRONT

LEFT CENTER

SURROUND

LEFT

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

FUSE




AC INLET

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

IN

12V TRIGGER

OUT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT

OUTPUT

INPUT

SELECT


MODEL NO. RDA-7.1

SURROUND BACK

RIGHT

OUTPUT

FRONT

RIGHT

OUTPUT

FRONT

LEFT

OUTPUT

SURROUND BACK

LEFT

OUTPUT

High range (Tweeter)

Low range (Woofer)

High range (Tweeter)

Low range (Woofer)

Right speaker Left speaker

Bi-wiring-enabled speakers

1.

Connect the (+) tweeter terminal of the right speaker to the FRONT RIGHT (+) terminal on the power amplifier and the (+) woofer terminal of the right speaker to the SURROUND BACK RIGHT (+) terminal on the power amplifier.

2.

Connect the (–) tweeter terminal of the right speaker to the FRONT RIGHT (–) terminal on the power amplifier and the (–) woofer terminal of the right speaker to the SURROUND BACK RIGHT (–) terminal on the power amplifier.

3.

Connect the (+) tweeter terminal of the left speaker to the FRONT LEFT (+) terminal on the power amplifier and the (+) woofer terminal of the left speaker to the SURROUND BACK LEFT (+) terminal on the power amplifier.

4.

Connect the (–) tweeter terminal of the left speaker to the FRONT LEFT (–) terminal on the power amplifier and the (–) woofer terminal of the left speaker to the SURROUND BACK LEFT (–) terminal on the power amplifier.

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Connecting Antennas

This feature requires the tuner terminal board [K] to be inserted in the RDC-7.1.

This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

FM antenna connector

AM antenna push terminals

L

R

FRONT

A

CENTER

B



3

4

ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

5

6

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

1

2

OUT

2

6

1

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

4

SR

SBR

SL

1

R

SBL

2

AUDIO IN

L

4

L

GND

5

6

7

G

R

5 3

1

8

9

2 4

( BALANCED )

AES / EBU

3

R L

5

OUT

R L

L

(SINGLE)

L

SUB

WOOFER

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

(ASSIGNABLE)

SURR BACK R SURR R FRONT R CENTER

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

2

3

4

5

6

1 3

IN 1

OUT 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC) IN

Y

PB

K

PB

PR

IN 3

FM

75

PR

Y

ANTENNA

OUT

PB

Y

AM

PR

PB

L

HDMI

IN 1

HDMI, the HDMI logo is a trademark or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

IN 2

B 100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

MAIN

RS 232

ZONE 2

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT L SURR L

L

PR

SURR BACK L

(SINGLE)

R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

R

SUB

WOOFER SURR

PRE OUT B

SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)


12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

1

Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

■

USA and Canadian Models

FM

75

Insert the plug fully into the socket.

■

Other Models

FM

75

Insert the plug fully into the socket

Once your RDC-7.1 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception.

2

Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution:

Be careful that you don’t injure yourself when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Connecting Antennas

—Continued

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

1

Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

FM

75

2

Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so they can be connected in either terminal)

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.

Push

AM

Insert wire

Release

Notes:

• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but acceptable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.

• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.

• Outdoor antennas should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.

• For safety reasons, outdoor antennas should be situated well away from power lines and other high voltage equipment.

• Outdoor antennas must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electric shock hazards.

Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter

It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and

TV reception, as this can cause interference problems.

If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.

Once your RDC-7.1 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your RDC-7.1, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

TV/FM antenna splitter

To AV receiver To TV (or VCR)

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied

AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.

Outdoor antenna (aerial)

Insulated antenna cable

AM loop antenna

AM

Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting it horizontally above a window.

Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.

Outdoor antennas must be grounded in accordance with local regulations to prevent electric shock hazards.

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Connecting AV Components

Types of Connection Cables and Terminals

In addition to the conventional terminals, the RDC-7.1 has various terminals that are capable of next-generation digital transmission.

Before connecting AV components to the RDC-7.1, make sure that your cable type matches the terminal shape and the signal type and that the cable length is appropriate for the placement of your connected components.

Audio cables

Cable names Cable forms Terminals shapes Description

Optical cable

Coaxial cable

AES/EBU

Balanced Cable

The connection using these cable types transmits digital audio signals. There is no sound quality difference among these cable types. In general, the consumer models are equipped with optical or coaxial terminals and the professional models are equipped with AES/EBU terminals.

Note:

Some optical cables have their own covers.

Before making a connection, remove the covers. When plugging in a cable, be sure to match the connector shape with the terminal shape.

Each optical terminal on the RDC-7.1 has its own shutter-type cover. For the RDC-7.1, plug in the optical cables so that the optical cable connector pushes the terminal cover down.

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Audio connection cable

Multichannel connection cable

This connection transmits an analog audio signal. Plug the red connector (R) into the right channel terminal and the white connector (L) into the left channel connector.

FR

FL

IN 1

SUB C

SR SL

SBR SBL

The terminals for this cable type are for DVD players that are compatible with the DVD-Audio format. This connection transmits multichannel analog audio signals.

i.LINK connection cable (4-pin (S400) type)

This connection can be used for connecting i.LINK (AUDIO)-enabled devices and to transmit digital audio signals. Also, multichannel analog audio signals from DVD-Audio or Super Audio

CD format sources will be transmitted digitally.

The RDC-7.1 handles only audio signals through i.LINK connection.

Ethernet cable

(CAT-5 Straight type)

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

The Ethernet cable is used for connecting multiple PCs or network-ready audio components that constitute a local area network (LAN).

A LAN is a smaller network composed within a house or building. The connecting terminals for the Ethernet cables are often called “LAN port” or “broadband port.”

*The audio input signal from the ETHERNET (Net-Tune) or MULTI-CH IN terminal will not be output to the HDMI

OUT terminal. Also, the DVD audio or SACD audio input signal from the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal will not be output to the HDMI OUT terminal.

When you play a source in the remote zone (Zone 2 or Zone 3), the following restrictions are applied.

• When you play the audio signal supplied through the i.LINK (AUDIO) interface, the audio signal will not be output to Zone 2 or Zone 3. With this connection, you cannot record the audio signal from the source.


—Continued

• The audio input signal from the LAN port will be output only to the AUDIO OUT terminals as an analog source.

• When you play the audio signal from the PH or AUDIO IN terminals in Zone 3, the input source will be output only to the AUDIO OUT terminals as an analog source. Similarly, in this connection, you can record only the audio signal as an analog source through the AUDIO OUT terminals.

• When you play the audio signal from the DIGITAL IN terminals in Zone 2, the source will be downmixed into

2 channel analog audio signal and output to the AUDIO OUT terminals.

• When you play the audio signal from the DIGITAL IN terminals in Zone 3, only the PCM signal will be output as an analog source to the AUDIO OUT terminals. Similarly, with this connection, you can record only the PCM signal as an analog source through the AUDIO OUT terminals.

• The audio input signal from the HDMI IN terminal can be output to the HDMI OUT terminal.

• The audio input signal from the MULTI-CH IN terminals in Zone 2 will be downmixed into a 2 channel source for output. You cannot play the source from the MULTI-CH IN terminals in Zone 3 and record it.

Video cables

Cable forms Terminals shapes Description Cable names

Component video connection cable

(RCA type)

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

Component video connection cable

(BNC type)

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

In this connection, the video signal is decomposed into three color difference signals (Y, Pb/

Cb, and Pr/Cr) and carried through three cables, which provides better video quality than the S Video connection.

The terminal shape for the component video connection cable can be BNC-type or RCAtype.

This connection cannot transmit information for controlling video devices (e.g., aspect ratio).

S Video connection cable

Video connection cable

The video quality is better than with the composite signal. In this connection, the RDC-7.1 cannot transmit the information for controlling video devices (e.g., aspect ratio).

This connection transmits the standard video signal and is widely used for various video devices such as TV and video recorder.

HDMI connection cable

This connection carries video signals digitally.

(Note that no audio signal is carried with this unit.)

Note:

When you play the source in the remote zone (Zone 2 or Zone 3), connect the TV or monitor to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO

2, or VIDEO 3 terminal.

• Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting.

• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been properly made.

• Insert all plugs and connectors securely. Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.

Example: Audio connection cable

Wrong!

Right!

• Do not bind audio/video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the picture and sound quality.

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Connecting Monitors such as TV or Projector

For USA and Canadian models, this type of connection is only possible if an option board that has an appropriate terminal is installed.

• This section describes the connections for displaying the video source or the operating information of the RDC-7.1 on a monitor device such as a TV or projector. Before making a connection, check the terminal types on the monitor device and acquire the necessary cables by referring to page 31.

• The RDC-7.1 incorporates a video converter, which allows you to enjoy the video source even when the connections between the playback device and the RDC-7.1 and between the RDC-7.1 and the monitors are different. When your

TV or monitor has various types of input terminals, use the connection with which you can get the best video quality

(For a model with no HDMI terminal, note that the input signal from the COMPONENT terminal will be output only to the COMPONENT terminal).

• The VIDEO OUT 4 and S VIDEO OUT 4 terminals can be used only for Main room A.

• When you enjoy the video source in the remote zone (Zone 2 or Zone 3), the TV or monitor should be connected to the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3 terminal.

*For more information on the HDMI interface, see page 43.

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Monitor device such as TV and projector for

Main room A

VIDEO

IN

Make a connection using any of the terminals below.

*1 When connecting to the other S VIDEO OUT terminal, configure the video output settings accordingly using the Video Output Assign sub-menu (See page 96).

*2 When connecting to the other VIDEO OUT terminal, configure the video output settings accordingly using the Video Output Assign sub-menu (See page 96).

*3 European and Asian models only.

S VIDEO

IN

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO (RCA)

IN

P

B

P

R

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO (BNC)

*3

IN

P

B

P

R

HDMI

IN

*2

*2

*1

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

2

3

4

5

6

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

OUT 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC) IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P

B

P R

FM

75

Y

P

R

OUT

P B

Y

AM

P

R

P B

1 3

P R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

L

HDMI

IN 1

OUT

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN 2

B

100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

RS 232

IN

IR

OUT

*2

VIDEO

IN

Monitor device such as TV for Main room B

VIDEO

IN

Monitor device such as TV for Zone 2

*2

VIDEO

IN

Monitor device such as TV for Zone 3


—Continued

Connecting a DVD Player


• When connecting a DVD player to the RDC-7.1, make connections for video and audio signals using digital and analog terminals. Before making connections, refer to pages 30, 31 for correct connections.

• When you want to perform analog recording of the audio signal from a DVD player or operate your -compatible

IntegraRESEARCH products via connections with the RDC-7.1, you have to make analog audio signal connections. Connect the audio output terminals on the DVD player to the AUDIO IN terminals on the RDC-7.1 using analog audio cables (RCA/phono).

• This section shows the connection example when you use the default settings of the RDC-7.1. However, you can connect a DVD player to other terminals within the same terminal section on the RDC-7.1. In such case, remember to configure the audio input assignment in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98) and the video input assignment in the Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99).

• For a model without a HDMI terminal, when you connect a DVD player to the COMPONENT terminals, be sure to use the COMPONENT terminal to connect a TV or projector.


*For more information on the i.LINK (AUDIO) interface, see page 40.

DVD player

When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio input settings accordingly using the

Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98).

Audio Output

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

L

R

FRONT

MULTICH OUT

SURR

CENTER SURR BACK

L

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R

SUB

WOOFER

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video input settings accordingly using the

Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99).

Video Output

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

OUT (RCA)

Y P

B

P

R

HDMI

OUT

L

A B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

(SINGLE)

L

1

2

1

OUT

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

BALANCED

AES / EBU

2

3

R L

4

5

OUT

R L

L

H

S VIDEO

IN

1

2

3

4

5

6

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

OUT 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P B

P R

IN 3

Y

P R

FM

75

OUT

P B

Y

AM

P

R

P

B

1 3

P

R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

L

HDMI

IN 1

RS 232

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN 2

B 100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

(SINGLE)

L

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

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—Continued

Connecting a DVD Recorder or Digital VCR (VIDEO 1)


• When connecting a DVD recorder or digital VCR to the RDC-7.1, make connections for video and audio signals using digital and analog terminals. Before making connections, refer to pages 30, 31 for correct connections.

• This section shows the connections example when you use the VIDEO 1 as an input. In this case, you do not need additional configurations. When connecting to other terminals within the same terminal section on the RDC

-

7.1, configure the audio input assignment in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98), the video input assignment in the

Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99), the audio output assignment in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu (See page

95), and the video output assignment in the Video Output Assign sub-menu (See page 96).

• You can change the display name for the input source to represent the actual connected device (See page 101).

• When you want to perform analog recording of the audio signal from the digital device, you have to make analog audio signal connections. Connect the audio output terminals on the digital device to the AUDIO IN terminals on the

RDC-7.1 using analog audio cables (RCA/phono).

• For a model without a HDMI terminal, when you connect a DVD recorder or digital VCR to the COMPONENT terminals, be sure to use the COMPONENT terminals to connect a TV or projector.



Example for connecting with the VIDEO 1 as input

Digital video recorder

(DVD recorder, digital VCR)

When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio input settings accordingly using the Audio

Assign sub-menu (See page

98).

Audio Output

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R L

Video Output

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Y

COMPONENT

OUT (RCA)

P

B

P

R

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video input settings accordingly using the Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99).

34

A B



3

4

C

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

AUDIO IN

L

L

GND

4

5

6

7

G

R

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1

2

OUT

1

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

BALANCED

AES / EBU

2

3

R L

4

5

OUT

R L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

2

3

4

VIDEO

IN

I

IN

1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P B

OUT 1 IN 3

P R

Y

P R

FM

75

OUT

5

P

B

Y

AM

6 P

R

P

B

1 3

P

R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

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REMOTE

CONTROL

B 100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

RS 232

(SINGLE)

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio output settings accordingly using the

Audio Output Assign sub-menu

(See page 95).

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

Audio Input

R L

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

Video Input

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video output settings accordingly using the Video Output Assign submenu (See page 96).


—Continued

Connecting a VCR (VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3)


• When connecting a VCR to the RDC-7.1, make connections for video and audio signals. Before making connections, refer to pages 30, 31 for correct connections.

• This section shows the connection example when you use the VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3 as an input. In this case, you do not need additional configurations. When connecting to other terminals within the same terminal section on the

RDC-7.1, configure the audio input assignment in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98), the video input assignment in the Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99), the audio output assignment in the Audio Output Assign menu

(See page 95), and the video output assignment in the Video Output Assign menu (See page 96).


• For a model without a HDMI terminal, when you connect a VCR to the COMPONENT terminals, be sure to use the

COMPONENT terminals to connect a TV or projector.




VCR



98).

Audio Output

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R L

A

Video Output

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO (RCA)

Y P

B

P

R

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video input settings accordingly using the Video


99).

For digital

VCR

B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4

2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

1

2

OUT

5

6

1

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

3

1

2

3

R L

8

9

4

5

OUT

R

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

2 P B

P

B

3 P

R

FM

75

OUT 1

P

R

4 Y

OUT

5 P

B

Y

AM

6 P

R

P B

1 3

P R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

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REMOTE

CONTROL

B 100mA MAX.

D

100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

(SINGLE)

MAIN

ZONE 2

RS 232

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio output settings accordingly using the Audio Output Assign sub-menu (See page

95).

R L

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

Audio Input

S VIDEO

IN

Video Input

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video output settings accordingly using the Video

Output Assign sub-menu (See page

96).

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36


—Continued


VCR



98).

Audio Output

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R L

A

Video Output

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Y

COMPONENT

OUT (BNC)

P

B

P

R


Video Assign sub-menu

(See page 99).

For digital

VCR

*

B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4

2

AUDIO IN

L

L

GND

4

5

6

7

G

R

ETHERNET

(

Net-Tune

)

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1

2

OUT

1

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

2

3

R L

4

5

OUT

R L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

2

3

4

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC) IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P

B

OUT 1 IN 3

P

R

Y

P

R

FM

75

OUT

5 P

B

Y

AM

6 P R

P

B

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P

R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

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REMOTE

CONTROL

B 100mA MAX.

D

100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

RS 232

(SINGLE)

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio output settings accordingly using the Audio Output

Assign sub-menu (See page 95).

R L

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

Audio Input

S VIDEO

IN

Video Input

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video output settings accordingly using the Video

Output Assign sub-menu (See page

96).

*European and Asian models use the BNC type component terminals, and other models use the RCA type.


—Continued

Connecting a DBS Tuner, DBS TV, or BS/CS Tuner


• When connecting a DBS tuner, DBS TV, or BS/CS tuner to the RDC-7.1, make connections for video and audio signals using digital and analog terminals. Before making connections, refer to pages 30, 31 for correct connections.

• This section shows the connection example when you use the VIDEO 4 or VIDEO 5 as an input. In this case, you do not need additional configurations. When connecting to other terminals within the same terminal section on the

RDC-7.1, remember to configure the audio input assignment in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98) and the video input assignment in the Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99). When you use the S VIDEO terminal for con

-

nection, you should configure the Video Assign sub-menu.


• For a model without a slot for the HDMI terminal, when you connect a BS/CS tuner or LD player to the COMPO-

NENT terminals, be sure to use the COMPONENT terminals to connect a TV or projector.




When connecting to other audio terminals within the same terminal section, configure the audio input settings accordingly using the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98).

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R L

VIDEO

OUT

When connecting to other video terminals within the same terminal section, configure the video input settings accordingly using the Video Assign sub-menu (See page 99).

A B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

1

2

5

6

1

2

OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

BALANCED

AES / EBU

3

1

2

3

R L

8

9

4

5

OUT

R

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

2

3

4

5

6

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P

B

P R

IN 3

Y

P

R

FM

75

OUT

P B

Y

AM

P

R

P

B

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P R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

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REMOTE

CONTROL

B

100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

RS 232

(SINGLE)

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R L

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO

OUT



98).


Video Assign sub-menu

(See page 99).


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38


—Continued

Connecting a CD Player, Turntable or Tuner

• When connecting a CD player to the RDC-7.1, make connections using digital or analog terminals. Before making connections, refer to pages 30, 31 for correct connections. This section shows the connection example when you use the default audio input assignment settings. However, when you use coaxial cables for digital audio signals, connect the CD player to any terminal between the AUDIO IN DIGITAL COAXIAL 1 and 6, and remember to configure the audio input assignment settings in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98).

• When connecting a turntable, use the PH terminal. The PH terminal on the RDC-7.1 is designed for turntables that use a moving magnet (MM) cartridge. When you want to use a turntable with a moving coil (MC) cartridge, connect the turntable through a step-up transformer or head amplifier.

• If you assign other terminals to the PHONO input source, you need to configure the audio input assignment settings in the Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98).

• When a turntable is equipped with a ground wire, connect the wire to the GND terminal on the RDC-7.1. However, some turntables may produce noise when the ground wire is connected to the RDC-7.1. In such a case, you do not have to connect the ground wire.

• When you want to perform analog recording of the audio signal or operate your -compatible IntegraRESEARCH products via connections with the RDC-7.1, you have to make analog audio signal connections. Connect the audio output terminals on the source device to the AUDIO IN terminals on the RDC-7.1 using analog audio cables

(RCA/phono).

CD Player

Turntable


Audio Assign sub-menu (See page 98).

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R L

A B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

L

H

S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

2

3

4

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC)

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P B

P R

IN 3

Y

P R

FM

75

OUT

L

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—Continued

Connecting a Recording Device such as MD Recorder, DAT Deck, CD Recorder or Cassette Deck

• When connecting a MD recorder, DAT deck or CD recorder to the RDC-7.1, make connections using digital or analog terminals. Before making connections, refer to page 30 for correct connections.

• Connect a cassette or DAT tape deck to TAPE1, and an MD or CD recorder to TAPE 2.

• When you connect a cassette deck to the RDC-7.1, be sure to use only analog audio terminals. In the initial settings, no terminal of this unit is assigned to a REC terminal of the cassette deck. To achieve the assignment, connect the

REC terminal of the cassette deck to any of the AUDIO OUT 1 to 5 terminals and set the terminal to “Tape 1 Rec

Out” in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu (See page 95). In addition, you can switch the input source “TAPE2” to

MD or CDR. Press the [Tape 2] button on the front panel to display “TAPE 2,” then press the [Tape 2] button again and hold it for 3 seconds. This changes the display to “MD.” If you wish to change it to “CDR,” release the button once, and press and hold it again for 3 seconds. This operation enables you to operate Onkyo MD or CD recorders with the remote controller of this unit (Please note that the connection is required).

• When connecting to other terminals, remember to configure the audio input assignment in the Audio Assign submenu (See page 98) and the audio output assignment in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu (See page 95).


• When you want to perform analog recording of an audio signal or operate your -compatible IntegraRESEARCH products via connections with the RDC-7.1, you have to make analog audio signal connections. Connect the audio output terminals on the source device to the AUDIO IN terminals on the RDC-7.1 using analog audio cables

(RCA/phono).

Example for connecting with the TAPE 1 as input

Cassette deck or DAT deck

When connecting to other digital audio terminals or to other analog audio output terminals, configure the audio output settings accordingly using the Audio

Output Assign sub-menu (See page 95).

A

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

R L


Audio Assign sub-menu (See page

98).

B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

PH

C

R

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4

2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

ETHERNET

(

Net-Tune

)

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1

2

OUT

1

2

(ASSIGNABLE)

2

3

R L

4

5

OUT

R L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC)

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

2 P

B

P

B

3 P

R

FM

75

OUT 1

P

R

4 Y

OUT

5 P

B

Y

AM

6 P R

P

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P

R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

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OUT

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CONTROL

B 100mA MAX.

D

100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

RS 232

(SINGLE)

OUT

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

When connecting to other digital audio terminals or to other analog audio output terminals, configure the audio output settings accordingly using the

Audio Output Assign sub-menu (See

MD recorder or CD recorder

Example for connecting to the TAPE 2 as input

AUDIO IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

R L

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG


Audio Assign sub-menu (See page

98).

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40


—Continued

Connection Using the i.LINK (AUDIO) Terminal ( ) (Other than Chinese model)

What is i.LINK

i.LINK is an appellation of IEEE1394, which is the digital interface standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Connecting i.LINK

(AUDIO)-supported devices allows high speed transfer of data such as digital sound between the linked devices, and their control.

What is i.LINK (AUDIO)

The RDC-7.1 supports “i.LINK (AUDIO)” of the i.LINK transfer format. Accordingly, “i.LINK (AUDIO)” must also be supported for other devices that you want to connect to the RDC-7.1. The RDC-7.1 does not support other i.LINK transfer formats such as “MPEG-2 TS” used for BS digital broadcasts or “DV” used for DVD recorders, digital video, etc. The RDC-7.1 connected to other i.LINK(AUDIO)-supported devices via i.LINK cable enables you to transfer multichannel digital sound such as DVD-Audio and SACD (video signal is not supported).

Even when multiple devices are connected to each other, you can perform data transfer and control of target devices via another device.

The IEEE interfaces on the RDC-7.1 are designed conforming to the standards below.

1. IEEE Std 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus

2. IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-Audio, and SACD in the AM824 Sequence adaptation layers of Audio and Music Data

Transmission Protocol 2.0

Copyright Protection System

The RDC-7.1 supports the DTCP (Digital Transmission Contents Protection) system. The DTCP system uses technologies for data encryption and authentication during the data transfer between the i.LINK-connected digital devices in order to protect the copyright of the content against illegal duplication. To enjoy replaying DVD-Audio, etc., the DTCP must also be supported by other devices connected to the RDC-7.1.

How to Make a Connection through the i.LINK (AUDIO) Interface

Use the S400 4-pin i.LINK cable to connect the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the RDC-7.1 to the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal on the i.LINK (AUDIO)-enabled device.

• When using the i.LINK connection, you need to configure the audio input assignment settings in the “i.LINK” section of the Audio Assign sub-menu (Some i.LINK-connected devices may require audio output settings).

• The RDC-7.1 supports only audio signal transmission through the i.LINK (AUDIO) interface. When connecting video devices, you need to make a connection using other terminals for video signal.

Note:

If any other IntegraRESEARCH product is connected to the

RDC-7.1 via i.LINK, system operation can be achieved via i.LINK cable. In that case, disconnect the connection as it may introduce errors.

VIDEO OUT

A B



3

4

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

L

GND

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

4

5

6

7

ETHERNET

( Net-Tune )

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1 1 2 4

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In addition to the i.LINK audio connection, make sure to connect the terminals for images such as VIDEO and/or S VIDEO terminals.

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

I

IN

1

2

3

4

5

6

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC)

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P

B

P B

P R

IN 3

Y

P R

FM

75

OUT

P

B

Y

AM

P

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Interconnection of i.LINK (AUDIO)-supported Devices

The i.LINK connection allows for data transfer, even if the RDC-7.1 is connected to other devices via another i.LINK

(AUDIO)-supported device. You can connect up to 17 devices in a daisy chain (in-line) connection arrangement using the i.LINK connection.

Example: RDC-7.1

i.LINK-ready DVD player i.LINK-ready BS tuner

... up to 17 devices

For devices in a branched connection arrangement, you can connect up to 63, as long as they have three or more i.LINK (AUDIO) terminals.

Example: RDC-7.1

i.LINK-ready DVD player i.LINK-ready BS tuner i.LINK-ready MD recorder

... up to 63 devices

Be sure to avoid the looped connection arrangement of devices as shown below. The output signals should not be returned to the original signal output device, which may cause device failure.

i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device i.LINK (AUDIO)ready device i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device

Note:

• Do not connect any devices that do not support i.LINK (AUDIO), such as “MPEG-2 TS” ready devices used for BS digital broadcasts and “DV” ready devices used for digital video, etc.

• Do not connect/disconnect i.LINK cable to or from other devices, connect additional devices, or turn them on/off while any i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device is playing. Otherwise, the audio sound may be interrupted.

• Some i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready devices cannot transfer data when the power mode is set to standby or off. Refer to the individual User Manual of the i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device you want to connect.

• i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready devices have their own maximum data transfer rate: either S100 (100 Mbps*), S200 (200

Mbps*) or S400 (400 Mbps*). The rate label is located near the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminals. The RDC-7.1 has a maximum data transfer rate of 400 Mbps. However, this may decrease depending on the specifications or the maximum data transfer rate of devices connected to the RDC-7.1. It is recommended to connect devices with the same maximum data transfer rate.

*“Mbps” stands for “mega bits per second” which indicates the maximum data size transferred per second. For example, 400 Mbps indicates that 400 mega bits of data can be transferred every second.

• The i.LINK feature does not assure successful connectivity between all i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready devices. Successful data transfer and control signal communications depend on the individual features of each device.

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How to Configure i.LINK Connections

Selecting a Device

When the i.LINK connection is ready, you can use the setup menu to select any device which is connected via i.LINK.

Once you have configured the i.LINK setting, the next time you select the input source, it will be selected as the playing source.

Using Remote Control

1. Press the [Input] button, and then turn the scroll wheel to select any source for setting.

2. Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Setup] button.

3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Input Setup,” and then press the [Enter] button.

4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Audio Assign,” and then press the [Enter] button.

5. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “g. i.LINK.”

6. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select any device.

If you do not want to hear audio sound regardless if the i.LINK connection is ready, select “No.”

Using Control Buttons on the RDC-7.1

1. Select any input source, and then press the [Setup] button.


3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Audio Assign,” and then press the [Enter] button.

4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “g. i.LINK,” and then press the [Enter] button.

5. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select any device.

If you do not want to hear audio sound regardless if the i.LINK connection is ready, select “No.”

Using Useful Functions While the i.LINK Connection is Ready

If any other IntegraRESEARCH product is connected to the RDC-7.1 via i.LINK and assigned as a input source

(Audio Assign), you can use the following functions. The connection must be disconnected to use them.

i.LINK Selector Change

When the i.LINK-connected device starts playing, the input source will automatically be changed to the one assigned to the device even if another input source has been selected. See page 121 for detailed operations.

Note:

You cannot hear audio sound of i.LINK-connected devices in Zone 2.

Control of DVD Player

You can control a DVD player by emitting signals from the remote controller to the RDC-7.1.

Auto Start (Wakeup Setup)

While the RDC-7.1 is in standby mode, you can configure the setting of any i.LINK-connected device. See page 121 for detailed operations.

OSD for DVD

If DVD player is connected to the RDC-7.1 via i.LINK, you can output the OSD of the RDC-7.1 on a TV, even if a

DVD player is directly connected to the TV. You can configure the setting to specify the display area on the TV, for example, right or left side of the screen. When multiple devices are connected, you can select any specific device through which the output is sent. This function is also available in Zone 2. See page 121 for detailed operations.

Note:

While the OSD for DVD is used, do not change mode to standby, nor turn on/off the player.

System Control Setup

You can select on/off of the i.LINK (AUDIO) output of a DVD player from the RDC-7.1. See page 121 for detailed operations.

Notes on “DTCP ERROR XXXX” Message

“DTCP ERROR XXXX” message (where “XXXX” is a device name) indicates that the connected device does not support DTCP (Digital Transmission Contents Protection). In this case follow the procedure described below.

1. From the Setup Menu, select “6. i.LINK Setup”

→

“6-1. Wakeup Setup” to set “a. Wakeup on i.LINK (IEEE1394)” to “Disable.”

2. Disconnect the device from the main unit by removing the i.LINK cable from the rear panel.

3. Press the [Standby/On] button so that the main unit enters the Standby mode.


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Connection Using HDMI Terminals

This feature requires the HDMI terminal board [L] to be inserted in the RDC-7.1.

About the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface standard for next-generation TV, designed to connect between STB (Set Top Box) and display digitally in the home, responding to technological changes such as digitalization of TV broadcasting.

In addition to the existing features provided by the Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

*1

standard, HDMI allows transmission of both audio and control signals. Moreover, multiple cables are required for video, audio, and control signals in conventional connections, but the HDMI interface allows you to make a connection through a single HDMI cable, thus enabling transfer of digital video and sound data between HDMI-supported devices.

In principle, the HDMI video stream (video signals) is compatible with the DVI. You can use the HDMI-DVI conversion cables to connect with TVs or monitors that are outfitted with DVI terminals, though video images may not be visible depending on the combination of devices. The RDC-7.1 uses HDCP; you can enjoy pictures on HDCP ready monitors.

The HDMI interfaces on the RDC-7.1 are designed to conform to the standards below.

High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Informational Version 1.0

Copyright Protection System

The RDC-7.1 supports High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection (HDCP)

*2

, technology to protect copyright of digital video signals against illegal duplication. HDCP must also be supported on the devices connected to the RDC-7.1.

Use the HDMI cable supplied with the product or those from the marketplace to connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the RDC-7.1 with the HDMI input terminals on TVs or monitors.

*1 DVI (Digital Visual Interface): The digital display interface standard set by DDWG

*3

in 1999.

*2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection): The video data encryption technology for DVI developed by

Intel. This technology is designed to protect the video content and a HDCP-compliant DVI receiver is required to play the encrypted video content.

*3 DDWG (Digital Display Working Group): The standardization group for digital interface for display, operated mainly by Intel, Silicon Image, FUJITSU, and Hewlett-Packard (Compaq Computer).

How to Make a Connection through the HDMI Interface

Use the HDMI cable to connect the HDMI terminals on the RDC-7.1 and a HDMI-enabled device such as a DVD player,

TV, or projector.

Set HDMI to 1 or 2 in the Video Assign sub-menu according to the connected device you wish to use. In the initial settings, 1 is assigned to DVD, and 2 to Video 1.

Basically, the HDMI can transmit audio signals. However in order to playback the audio signal with the RDC-7.1, make a separate digital connection with a DVD player or other devices, since the RDC-7.1 cannot playback any audio signals supplied from its HDMI IN 1/2 terminals.

• When other input source than 1 or 2 is selected, analog/digital audio signals and analog video signals will be converted into the HDMI format and output through the HDMI OUT terminal (In the initial settings, no audio signal is output. Appropriate setting should be made in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu).

• Analog audio signals will be output in the PCM format. Digital audio signals will be output through the HDMI OUT terminal only if the connected TV or projector can playback the digital audio signals.

A TV or projector that supports PCM audio signals only, for example, cannot playback audio signals in the Dolby

Digital format supplied as an input source to the RDC-7.1. In order to properly playback the audio signals in this case, the player should be configured to output the PCM signals.

When an analog audio connection is made on the RDC-7.1, analog audio signal is output in the PCM format.

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Connection example when the source selection is performed on the RDC-7.1

DVD Player with HDMI OUTPUT

HDMI

OUT

Set Top Box with HDMI OUTPUT

ONENT VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

L

HDMI

IN 1

RS 232

P

B

P R

FM

75

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN

2

B

100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

OUT

D 100mA MAX.

Y

AM

MAIN

P

B

ZONE 2

L

R

P R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

L

)

CENTER

R

SURR SURR BACK

( ASSIGNABLE )

PRE OUT B

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

E

100mA MAX.

TV or Projector

HDMI

IN

HDMI

OUT

Tips:

To enable HDMI audio output of the

RDC-7.1 from the TV speakers, enable HDMI Out according to

“HDMI Out” on page 96.

RDC-7.1

Connection example for higher video quality

When connecting an AV component equipped with the HDMI input terminal, you can use the connecting layout shown below.

Before making a connection, read the instruction manual of the connected device thoroughly.

VIDEO

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

L

HDMI

IN 1

RS 232

P

B

P

R

FM

75

REMOTE

CONTROL

IN 2

B 100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

Y

AM

MAIN

P

B

ZONE 2

P R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

( SINGLE )

L

CENTER

R

SURR SURR BACK

PRE OUT B

(

ASSIGNABLE

)

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

E

100mA MAX.

DVD Player with HDMI

INPUT and OUTPUT

HDMI

IN

HDMI

OUT

TV or Projector

HDMI

IN

RDC-7.1

Before making a connection, read the

DVD instruction manual thoroughly.

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Notes:

• Any input video signal that is not supplied through the HDMI IN terminal (analog video input) will be present on the HDMI OUT terminal with its original resolution. Therefore, it will not be displayed on the monitor that is not compatible with the resolution. In this case, adjust the resolution of the input video signal on the source video device.

• The RDC-7.1 is designed to suppress the audio signal whose audio format is not supported with the monitor. However, when a supported digital audio signal is supplied, the monitor may produce unwanted noisy sound at the time the sampling frequency or signal format is switched. In this case, disable the audio output and enable the sound from the speakers built in the monitor.

Connecting -compatible AV Components

The terminal on the RDC-7.1 is for connecting other

IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo components equipped with the same terminal. When a component is connected to the terminal, it can be operated by the remote controller supplied with the RDC-7.1. In addition, when you connect a component to the terminal, you can also perform the system operations given below.

Power on/ready function

When the RDC-7.1 is in the standby state, if an connected component is turned on, the RDC-7.1 also turns on and the input source selected at the RDC-7.1 automatically switches to that component.

Direct change function

When the play button is pressed on an -connected component, the input source selected at the RDC-7.1 automatically changes to that component.

Power off function

When the RDC-7.1 is placed in the standby state, all

-connected components are also automatically put into the standby state.

Also, if you press the [On] button on the RDC-7.1 remote controller while the RDC-7.1 is turned on, all

-connected components (DVD players, CD players,

MD recorders, tuners, etc.) are also turned on.

Connections for Remote Control ( )

To connect components using the terminal, simply connect a remote control cable from this the terminal of the other component. An

terminal to

remote control cable with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) miniature twoconductor plug comes with every cassette tape deck, compact disc player, MD recorder, and DVD player that has an terminal.

• When performing operations with components using the

-connected

system, do not use the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3).

• For remote control operation, the audio connection cables must also be connected.

• If a component has two terminals, you can use either one to connect to the RDC-7.1. The other one can be used to daisy chain with another component.

• With IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo DVD players, you can enter the pre-program code so that you can operate the DVD player directly with the remote controller without connecting the terminals (See page 129).

RDC-7.1

REMOTE

CONTROL

IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo

DVD player

REMOTE

CONTROL connector

L

R

ANALOG

OUTPUT

Remote control cable

Ex: Onkyo CD player connector

Ex: Onkyo cassette tape deck

Remote control cable

AUDIO IN

R L REMOTE

CONTROL

4 n.

3

4

T 5

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

PH

C

R

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4

2

AUDIO IN

L

L

GND

4

5

6

7

G

R

5 3 8

6

1

2

OUT

2

6

1

1

2

( BALANCED )

AES / EBU

3

R L

9

4

5

OUT

R L

L

(SINGLE)

L

(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

SURR BACK R SURR R FRONT R CENTER

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN IN 1

2

3

4

5

6

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC)

(HD/BNC)

IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

P B

P B

IN

3

P

R

Y

P R

OUT

P

B

Y

AM

P

R

P

B

1 3

P

R

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

L

CENTER

FRONT L SURR L

R

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER SURR

PRE OUT B

L

HDMI

IN 1

HDMI, the HDMI logo is a trademark trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

IN 2 B

100mA MAX.

(SINGLE)

L

R

OUT

D 100mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

MODEL NO.

RS 232

7.1

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

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Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote

Controller Signals (IR IN)

– USA and Canadian models –

In order to use the remote controller to control the

RDC-7.1 from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below:

• Multiroom kits such as those made by Niles

®

and

Xantech

®

RF Receivers can also be used with the remote controller to control the RDC-7.1 from a remote location. To use

RF Receivers, set the Transmission Signal Format setting to “RF” (See page 141 for details).

If Remote Controller Signal Does not

Reach the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor

Effective Sensor Layout

Example for the main room

If the RDC-7.1 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller can be sensed.

IR IN

Connecting block

IR Receiver

Effective Sensor Connections

When connecting a multiroom kit, use the IR connection

Phoenix (Pluggable connector) terminal (smaller one) supplied with the RDC-7.1.

Connect the ribbon cable from the connecting block to the IR connection Phoenix terminal.

1. Loosen the screws using a flatblade screwdriver to open the shutters.

2. Connect the white wire to the MAIN, ZONE 2 or

ZONE 3 terminal according to the room where the multiroom kit is used, and then close the shutter.

3. Connect the red wire to the +12V terminal, and then close the shutter. If you use more than one multi room kit in different rooms such as MAIN and

ZONE 2, connect all the red wires to the +12V terminal together.

4. Connect the black wire to the GND terminal, and then close the shutter. If you use more than one multi-room kit in different rooms, connect all the black wires to the GND terminal together.

Ribbon cable

Red

Black

White

+12V

GND

IN

Flatblade screwdriver

RDC-7.1

Remote controller

In the cabinet

Main room

: Signal flow

Example for the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3)

The IR IN input allows you to control the RDC-7.1 from the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3) with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be on the other side of the building from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

To IR IN

IR Receiver

RDC-7.1



When the multiroom kits are used for all the rooms

From Main room

Red

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

White

Red

White

Red

White

+12V

GND

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

5. As shown in the illustration below, connect the Phoenix terminal firmly to the IR IN socket on the

RDC-7.1.

L

R

FRONT

A

AUDIO countries.

S400

The i.LINK logo is a trademarks of Sony

Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

B is a trademark of


ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

L

(SINGLE)

R

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

OUT

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

(ASSIGNABLE)

E

FR

FL

MULTI

PH

SUB C

R

FR

SURR BACK R

SR

SUB

SR

SBR

FL

SL

SBR SBL

C

SL

SBL

MULTI - CH

IN 2

SURR R

R

R

L

GND

L OUT R

FRONT R

AUDIO IN

L

G

R

CENTER

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 4

Y

K

ANTENNA HDMI

IN 1

12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

E

RS 232

PB

PB

FRONT L

OUT

SURR L

IN

PR

Y

PB

PR

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

OUT

PR

PB

PR

Y

AM

FM

75


Licensing LLC.

IN 2

12 V

TRIGGER OUT

A

200mA MAX.

B

100mA MAX.

100mA MAX.

GND

D

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

IR IN

+12 V DC PWR SUPPLY

GND 20mA MAX.

MAIN

ZONE

ZONE

SURR BACK L

(SINGLE)

OUT

L

R

FRONT

AC INLET

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER SURR

PRE OUT B

SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

R


Main room Zone 2/Zone 3 room

: Signal flow

Push the connector into the socket until it clicks.

Using an External Device with 12V Trigger Terminal


You can turn on the AV devices connected to the

RDC-7.1 automatically using the output signal from the

12V TRIGGER OUT terminal on the RDC-7.1.

Making a Connection

You can connect up to five devices to the 12V TRIGGER

Phoenix (Pluggable Connector) terminal (larger one) and one device to the 12V TRIGGER OUT E terminal

(mini-jack).

You can connect any external devices to the RDC-7.1 whether the connected device is located in the main,

Zone 2 or Zone 3 room.

There are five terminals for connecting external devices and their maximum current allowed to be connected are as follows:

A:

Up to 200 mA.

B, C and D:

Up to 100 mA each.

E:

Up to 100 mA for the total current value of both the

Phoenix and mini-jack terminals.

Before connecting an external device, check that the current value for the 12V TRIGGER terminal of the connected device does not exceed the target terminal’s maximum current above.

When using the 12V TRIGGER Phoenix (Pluggable

Connector) terminal:

1. Loosen the screws using a flatblade screwdriver to open the shutters.

2. Connect the GND wire (black) to the GND terminal, and close the shutter.

3. Connect the remaining wire to any of the terminals between A and E, and close the shutter.

5. Connect the Phoenix terminal firmly to the 12V

TRIGGER OUT socket on the RDC-7.1.

L

R

FRONT

A

AUDIO

The i.LINK logo is a trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and other countries.

S400

B



ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

OUT

CENTER (SINGLE)

L

R

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

E

FR

SUB

SR

FL

MULTI - CH

IN 1

PH

C

SL R

R

L

GND

G R

(ASSIGNABLE)

FR

SURR BACK R

SBR

SUB

SR

SBR

FL

SBL

C

SL

SBL

MULTI - CH

IN 2

SURR R

R L

OUT

R

FRONT R CENTER

L

L H S VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN IN

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 4

Y

K

ANTENNA HDMI

IN 1

12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

E

RS 232

PB

PB

OUT IN

PR

Y

PB

PR

OUT

PR

Y

PB

PR

FM

75

AM

HDMI, the HDMI logo is a trademark trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

IN 2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

FRONT L SURR L

OUT

SURR BACK L

(SINGLE)

L

R

FRONT

(SINGLE)

L

AC INLET

CENTER

R

SUB SURR SURR BACK

PRE OUT B (ASSIGNABLE) MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

IR IN


20mA MAX.

GND

MAIN

ZONE

ZONE

12 V

TRIGGER OUT

A

200mA MAX.

100mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

GND

D

100mA MAX.

E

TOTAL

100mA MAX.

Push the connector into the socket until it clicks.

6. After making connections, you have to configure the association between the room where the device is used and the device to be turned on. For performing this setting, refer to “12V Trigger Assign” of “Input

Setup” section on page 102.

When connecting the IntegraRESEARCH’s RDA-7.1 power amplifier:

Connect the amplifier to the 12V TRIGGER OUT A

200mA MAX terminal.

When using the mini-jack 12V TRIGGER OUT E terminal:

When you want to connect two devices to both the Phoenix terminal E and mini-jack terminal simultaneously, you can connect them as long as the total current value of their 12V TRIGGER terminals will not exceed 100 mA

.

A

L

R

FRONT

S400

AUDIO

The i.LINK logo is a trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and other countries.

B



ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

E

FR FL

MULTI - CH

IN 1

PH

SUB C

R

OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)

CENTER

L

(SINGLE)

SURR SURR BACK

(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

SURR BACK R

SR SL

FR

SBR

FL

SBL

SUB C

SR SL

SBR SBL

MULTI - CH

IN 2

SURR R

R

R

L

GND

FRONT R

G R L

L

OUT

R

CENTER

L

H

IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 4

Y

K

ANTENNA HDMI

IN 1

12 V

TRIGGER

OUT

E

RS

232

PB

FRONT L

OUT

SURR L

IN

PR

Y

PB

PR

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)

SURR BACK L

(SINGLE)

PB

OUT

PR

FM

75 is a trademark or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

IN 2

IR IN


20mA MAX.

GND

MAIN

ZONE

ZONE

Y

AM

12 V

TRIGGER OUT

L

R

PB

12 V

PR TRIGGER

OUT

FRONT

OUT

RS

200mA MAX.

B

100mA MAX.

232

100mA MAX.

E

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

E

SUB SURR SURR BACK

PRE OUT B (ASSIGNABLE)

R

AC INLET

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

Wire

A

B

C

GND

D

E

Flatblade screwdriver

12V TRIGGER

IN

Device

IR IN


20mA MAX.

GND

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

12 V

TRIGGER OUT

4. When you connect more than one external device, you can connect all the GND wires to the GND terminal together.

A

B

C

GND

D

E

200mA MAX

100mA MAX

100mA MAX

100mA MAX

TOTAL 100mA MAX

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Connecting Components not Reached by the

Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

– Other than USA and Canadian models –

In order to use the remote controller to control the

RDC-7.1 from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below:

• Multiroom kits such as those made by Niles

®

and

Xantech

®

RF Receivers can also be used with the remote controller to control the RDC-7.1 from a remote location. To use

RF Receivers, set the Transmission Signal Format setting to “RF” (See page 141 for details).


Reach the RDC-7.1 Remote Sensor


Example for the main room

If the RDC-7.1 is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller can be sensed.

Example for the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3)

The IR IN input allows you to control the RDC-7.1 from the remote zone (Zone 2/Zone 3) with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be on the other side of the building from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for the remote zone.

To IR IN

IR Receiver

RDC-7.1



Main room Zone 2/Zone 3 room

: Signal flow

IR IN

RDC-7.1


IR Receiver


Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN

MAIN terminal. When you place the IR receiver in the remote zone, connect the cable from the connecting block to the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 terminal accordingly.

Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any equipment into the power outlet until all the connections are complete.

from connecting block

Mini plug cable RDC-7.1

In the cabinet

Main room

: Signal flow


Reach Other Components


In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the RDC-7.1 and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the remote sensor on the front of the RDC-7.1 will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.

IR IN

IR OUT

Other component


RDC-7.1

IR Emitter

IR Receiver


: Signal flow

Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect the cable from the connecting block to the IR OUT

MAIN terminal. When you place the IR receiver in the remote zone, connect the cable from the connecting block to the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 terminal accordingly.

Other component

: Signal flow

Remote control sensor

Mini plug

Emitter

IR Emitter

MAIN

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN

IR

OUT

RDC-7.1

Using an External

Device with 12V Trigger

Terminal

– Other than USA and

Canadian models –

You can automatically turn on the connected AV components with the output signal from the RDC-7.1’s 12V

TRIGGER OUT terminal.

Making a Connection

Connect the 12V TRIGGER OUT terminal on the

RDC-7.1 to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal on other components. Every 12V TRIGGER OUT terminal can be connected to the components whether they are placed in the main room, Zone 2, or Zone 3.

The RDC-7.1 has five 12V TRIGGER OUT terminals and the maximum currents to be connected are as follows:

A:

200 mA

B, C, D and E:

100 mA

After making connections, configure the association between the room (zone) and the component to be turned on (Refer to “12V Trigger Assign” under “Input

Setup” on page 102).

Device A

Device B

Device C

Device D

12V TRIGGER

IN

200mA MAX.

12V TRIGGER

IN

100mA MAX.

12V TRIGGER

IN

100mA MAX.

12V TRIGGER

IN

100mA MAX.

B 100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

12V

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

Device E

12V TRIGGER

IN

100mA MAX.

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Basic Operation of Remote Controller Buttons

The remote controller supplied with the RDC-7.1 is a multifunctional remote controller, so you can operate not only the

RDC-7.1 but also AV components connected to the apparatus and components placed in another room. The basic operations are explained here. It is recommended that you read and understand this page before starting actual operations. This explanation focuses on remote controller operations.

To Operate the RDC-7.1 (AMP Mode)

On,

Standby

Scroll wheel

Dimmer

Display

Setup/

Enter/

Return/

Cursor

/ / /

Surround,

THX,

All CH ST,

Stereo,

Pure A,

Direct,

DSP /

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

Audio SEL

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RC-555M

Sleep

VOL /

Muting

Main A/

Main B

Test Tone,

CH SEL,

Level –/+

L Night,

Re-EQ

1

Press the scroll wheel.

Indication on the lower line changes to AMP.

2

When the remote controller is in AMP mode, the following functions are available:

On/Standby:

Press to set power on/standby.

Main A:

Used when driving the speaker that has been set to “Main A” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu.

Main B:

Used when driving the speaker that has been set to “Main B” in the Speaker


Dimmer:

Used when changing brightness of the display window.

Setup/Return/Enter/Cursor / / / ):

when operating the setup menu.

Display:

Used when switching the display.

THX/Surround/Pure A/Direct/All CH ST/

Stereo/DSP / :

Used when switching the listening mode.

Test Tone/CH SEL/Level–/+:

Used for the test tone, or when temporarily changing the sound volume level.

Audio SEL:

Used when switching the sound signal.

Sleep:

Used when setting the sleep timer.

VOL :

Used when adjusting the sound volume.

Muting:

Used to temporarily turn off the sound immediately.

L Night:

Used when switching the dynamic range.

Re-EQ:

Used when applying the Re-EQ effect.

To Select an Input Source

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

Input

Sleep

Input

1

Press the [Input] button.

The [Input] button lights.

2

Roll the scroll wheel.

Indication on the upper line changes.

When you perform the procedures on the RDC-7.1, use the input source buttons on the front panel.

Basic Operation of Remote Controller Buttons

—Continued

To Operate a Connected Component (Mode Switching)

Mode

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input enu

To p M

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

Input

Sleep

To Select a Source in Zone 2 or Zone 3

1

Press the [Mode] button.

The [Mode] button lights.

2


Indication on the lower line changes to indicate the selected component mode.

Before operating the connected component, follow the instructions pages 124 through 133 to make appropriate settings using the remote controller.

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

Input

Sleep

Zone 3

Zone 2

1

Press the [Zone 2] or [Zone 3] button.

The [Zone 2] or [Zone 3] button lights.

2


Indication on the upper line changes to indicate the selected input.

When you perform the procedures on the RDC-7.1, press the [Zone 2] (or [Rec/Zone 3]), and press the input source buttons.

To Perform a Macro Operation

Macro

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

Input

Sleep

Before performing the following procedure, complete your macro settings (See page 137).

1

Press the [Macro] button.

The [Macro] button lights.

2

Roll the scroll wheel to select the macro’s number, and then press the scroll wheel.

Customizing Your Remote Controller

Use the [Custom] button “to enter the remote controller code for another apparatus to this remote controller,” “to make this remote controller learn specified operations from the remote controller for another apparatus,” or “to make this remote controller learn a series of operations with macro functions” according to the configuration you are using. For detailed information, see pages 136-142.

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Connecting the Power/Basic Operations

• Before you plug in the RDC-7.1, confirm that all connections have been made properly.

• Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit, such as computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.

• The RDC-7.1 is shipped with the main power (Power) switch in the on position (

On

). When the power cord is plugged in for the first time, the RDC-7.1 will automatically enter the standby state and the [Standby] indicator will light (same condition after step 2 below on the left column).

Standby/On


Input source buttons

Master Volume

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN

3 (

)

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Enter Exit Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP Dimmer Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup

Phones

Open/Close

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Power

Turning on the Power

1

Power

On O f f

Standby

Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Press the [Power] switch to set the

RDC-7.1 to standby state.

The [Standby] indicator will light up.

2

Standby/On

Standby

Turn off

Press the [Standby/On] button to turn on the RDC-7.1.

The display will light up and the

[Standby] indicator will turn off.

If you press the [Standby/On] button again, the RDC-7.1 returns to the standby state.

Note:

Any components connected via will also be turned on when the remote controller’s [On] button is pressed.

To wall outlet

Operating on the RDC-7.1

DVD

1

Video 4

Tape 1

Video 1 Video 2

Video 5

Tape 2

Video 6

Tuner

Select an input source.

Video 3

Press the input source button.

*You cannot listen to a source in main

Video 7 room A, and to another source in main room B.

Phono C D Net Audio

2

3

Start playing the device selected.

When playing a picture device such as a

DVD player, you need to switch input to a monitor such as a TV set.

Some picture-playing devices such as a

DVD-type game machine may also require setting of sound output. Refer to the manual of the device connected.

Adjust the volume level with the

[Master Volume] dial.

Master Volume

You can adjust the volume level in the range from –

∞

, –81.5 dB to 18.0 dB

(when Relative is selected in the Volume

Setup sub-menu).

Hint:

The RDC-7.1 is a product for users to enjoy home theater, so it is equipped with a wide range of volume levels.

Please fine tune the volume level according to your preferences.


—Continued

On

Standby

Scroll wheel

Mode

Main A

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Re turn

Enter

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

Input

VOL

/

Main B

Turning on the Power from the

Remote Controller

Before you can use the remote controller, you must perform steps 1 and 2 in the “Turning on the Power” section and place the RDC

-

7.1 in the standby state.

1

Press the scroll wheel.

“AMP” appears on the remote controller’s display. This is the mode for controlling the RDC-7.1.

2

On

Press the [On] button to turn on the RDC-7.1.

To set the RDC-7.1 to Standby, press the

[Standby] button.

Operating with Remote Controller

1

Main A Main B

2

3

4

Press the button for the room where you want to play your device.

Main A:

Switches to operations in main room A.

Main B:

Switches to operations in main room B.

When Main A or Main B is selected, the indicator on the front display of the

RDC-7.1 lights.

If the mode is already effective, you do not need to press. If you press this button, the mode becomes ineffective.

The speaker set in the Speaker/Output

Setup menu sounds in the room selected.

Roll the scroll wheel to select a device to play.

Carry out this operation when neither the

[Mode] button nor the [Input] button lights. If any button lights, press it to turn it off.

Rolling the scroll wheel lights both buttons, and switches the input source and the mode at the same time.

Start playing the device selected.

When playing a picture device such as a

DVD player, you need to switch the input to a monitor such as TV set.

Some picture-playing devices such as a

DVD-type game machine may also require setting of sound output. Refer to the manual of the device connected.

Adjust the volume level with the

VOL

You can adjust the volume level in the range from –

∞

, –81.5 dB to 18.0 dB

(Max) (when Relative is selected in the

Volume Setup sub-menu).

Hint:

The RDC-7.1 is a product for users to enjoy home theater, so it is equipped with a wide range of volume levels. Please finetune the volume level according to your preferences.

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—Continued

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 (

GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7


Clear

Setup

Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Enter Exit

Phones

Open/Close

Dimmer Phones

Adjusting the Brightness of the Front Display

You can adjust the brightness of the front display of the

RDC-7.1 using the [Dimmer] button on the remote controller or on the RDC-7.1 front panel (other than European models).

RDC-7.1

Dimmer

Use the [Dimmer] button on the

RDC-7.1 to select: normal, dark, very dark, and volume only.


On the remote controller, press the scroll wheel, and then press the

[Dimmer] button.

Scroll wheel

Dimmer

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Retu rn

Enter

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Muting

Listening with Headphones

To listen with headphones, plug a pair of headphones with a standard stereo plug into the Phones jack on the

RDC-7.1 front panel.

Dimmer

Temporarily Turning Off the Sound (remote controller only)

Use the [Muting] button to temporarily turn off the sound immediately.


Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Muting] button on the remote controller.

When pressed, “Muting” is displayed on the RDC-7.1. Press the [Muting] button again to turn the sound back on.

Muting

Exit

Phones

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

• When you connect headphones, no sound will be heard from the speakers.

• While the Dolby Headphone feature is active, appears on the front display. Refer to pages 60, 61, and 120.

Note:

The signal to the remote zone (Zone 2/3) will not be affected whether or not headphones are connected.


—Continued

Scroll wheel

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Retu rn

Enter

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

CH SEL


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

All CH ST

Search

Last Memory

Stereo

Memory

DSP

Music

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

Sleep

Level–

Level+

Temporarily Changing the Speaker Output

Levels (remote controller only)

To change the individual speaker volumes temporarily, follow the procedure given below. Each channel can be set between –12 and +12 decibels (between –15 and

+12 decibels for the subwoofer). Note that the speaker volumes will return to the original settings when the

RDC-7.1 is put in the standby state.

1

Press the scroll wheel to enter the

AMP mode.

2

CH SEL

Press the [CH SEL] button and select the desired speaker.

RC-554M

RC-555M

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)

With the sleep timer you can set the RDC-7.1 so that it automatically turns off after a set period.


Sleep

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Sleep] button repeatedly to select the required sleep time.

You can set the sleep time from 90 to 10 minutes in 10 minute increments.

The [SLEEP] indicator appears on the display when the sleep timer has been set, as shown. The specified sleep time appears on the display for about five seconds, then the previous display reappears.

Note:

If you are using the remote zone (Zone 2 or

3), it will turn off at the same time as the main zone.

3

Level Level +

Press the [Level –] or [Level +] button to adjust the volume level.

Note:

You cannot select a speaker if it is set to “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration Sub-menu of the Speaker/

Output Setup Menu.

To cancel the sleep timer,

press the

[Sleep] button repeatedly until the

[SLEEP] indicator disappears.

To check the remaining sleep time,

press the [Sleep] button. Note that if you press the [Sleep] button while the sleep time is being displayed, you’ll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes.

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—Continued

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP Dimmer

On

Tuning Preset

Standby

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

T V

I

Setup

Input

Enter Exit

Phones

Open/Close


1

@.-'/

4

Display

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Scroll wheel

Display

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Input


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

All CH ST

Last Memory

Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

Re-EQ

L Night

Audio SEL

RC-554M

RC-555M

Switching the Display

While listening to or watching an input source, you can display information regarding the type of source and signal being input.

RDC-7.1

Display

Press the [Display] button on the

RDC-7.1.


On the remote controller, press the scroll wheel, and then press the

[Display] button.

When an input source other than FM or AM is selected:

Input

Program format *

Custom name

Listening mode

*When the input signal is digital audio other than PCM

The program format is displayed. For example, the display “Dolby D: 3/2.1” shows that the format is Dolby

Digital with 5.1 discrete channels consisting of three front channels (front left, front right, and center), two surround channels (surround left and surround right), and the low frequency effect (LFE) channel.

When the front channel number is 2, they are the front left and front right; when it is 1, it is monaural. When the surround channel number is 1, it is monaural; when it is 0, there is no surround channel. When no LFE number is given, there is no LFE channel. Also, if there is no program format for the input signal, nothing will be displayed.

When the input signal is linear PCM

The sampling frequency is displayed. For example, the display “PCM fs: 44.1k” shows that the signal is PCM and that the sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz.

Dialog norm

Dialogue Normalization (Dialog Norm) is a feature of

Dolby Digital. When playing back software that has been encoded in Dolby Digital, sometimes you may see a brief message in the front panel display that reads Dialog Norm xdB (“x” being a numeric value). Dialogue

Normalization serves to let you know if the source material has been recorded at a higher or lower level than usual. For example, if you see the message “Dialog

Norm: +4” in the front panel display, to keep the overall output level constant the output volume has been automatically decreased by 4 dB. In other words, the source material that you are listening to has been recorded 4 dB louder than usual.

Display

When FM or AM is selected as the input source:

Custom name

Listening mode

Preset no.

FM/AM +

Frequency

Listening mode

Preset no.


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Changing the Audio Mode (remote controller only)

The RDC-7.1 accepts analog, digital, i.LINK (AUDIO) and multichannel signals for audio input. You can choose the kind of signal to be played for a specific device. For Zone 2, the RDC-7.1 accepts only analog and digital signals for audio input.

1

Input

Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source you want to set.

Using the Re-EQ Function

This function corrects soundtracks with a strong treble level to the home theater level. This correction should be made when the treble sounds from the front speakers are too strong.

Hint:

This can also be set on the menu with OSD. The listening mode which the Re-EQ effect can be applied to has a

Re-EQ option in the Listening Mode Setup menu.

1

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Re-EQ] button (repeatedly).

2

Re-EQ

Audio SEL

Press the scroll wheel and then press the [Audio SEL] button.

Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes from “Auto”

→

“Analog”

→

“Multich”

→

“i.LINK” and back to

“Auto.” The “Auto” audio mode is recommended for normal circumstances.

Auto (XXX) (automatic detection):

With this setting, the RDC-7.1 automatically detects whether the input signal is digital or analog. When a digital signal is not input, then the analog signal is played. This setting only appears if a digital input is selected for the Digital Input setting at Setup Menu

Assign Sub-menu

→

Input Setup Menu

→

Audio

→

Digital Audio (See page 99).

(XXX) displays the name of the assigned terminal.

Multich (Multichannel):

Select this setting to play back the input from the component connected to the MULTI-

CH IN 1/2 port. This setting only appears if “1” or “2” is selected for the Multichannel setting at Setup Menu

→

Input Setup Menu

→

Audio Assign Sub-menu

→

Multichannel (See page 98).

Analog:

Select this setting to playback the input from a source component connected to analog audio input jacks.

With this setting, even if a digital signal is input from the same component, only the analog signal will be output.

i.LINK:

Select this setting to play back the input from a source component connected to the i.LINK (AUDIO) terminal. With this setting, only the i.LINK signal will be output. This settings is available when any device is selected at Input Setup menu

→

→

i.LINK.

Audio Assign Sub-menu

Using the Late Night Function

(only in Dolby Digital)

The difference between loud and quiet sounds is very large in pictures produced for movie theaters, so you have to raise the volume level to catch environmental sounds and human conversations. Since the Late Night Function is able to reduce the difference between loud and quiet sounds, you can hear quiet sounds without raising the entire volume level. This function is helpful when you enjoy movies late at night by turning down sounds.

This function is released when putting the RDC-7.1 into the standby status.

Hint:

This function can also be set on the menu with OSD

(See page 109).

1

L Night

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [L Night] button (repeatedly).

Off:

Turns off the Late Night function.

Low:

Reduces the difference between loud and quiet sounds.

High:

Further reduces the difference between loud and quiet sounds.

The previous display comes back after a while.

Notes:

• The Late Night function is effective only for Dolby Digital sources.

• The Late Night function may be less effective or have no effect depending on the Dolby Digital source.

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Using the Listening Modes

Types of Listening Modes

Listening modes on the RDC-7.1 enable you to enjoy movie theater or concert hall quality sounds in your room. The RDC-7.1 provides the following listening modes. Before playing a source in optimal sound, be sure to complete the Speaker/Output Setup (See pages

92-94).

Direct

This mode allows you to enjoy pure sounds straight from an original source. Every channel of the audio input source will be output “as is” to respective channels.

Pure Audio

In addition to the Direct mode, playback of music more faithful to the original sounds is enabled because the display window is turned off to minimize noise sources

(the power supply to the video circuitry is also turned off, so nothing is displayed on the screen).

Stereo

Sounds are output from the right and left front speakers, and the subwoofer.

Mono

This mode is suitable for playing old movies recorded in monaural sound, or for playing the right and left channels separately on bilingual sources. This mode also allows you to listen to multiplexed soundtracks on

DVDs and other sources.

Dolby Pro Logic II

This mode enables 5.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in 2 channels. You can select the Movie mode, best designed for playing movies, the Music mode, best designed for listening to music, and the

Game mode, best suited for enjoying games.

• PLII Movie

This mode can be used with VHS and DVD videos with the programs.

mark, and certain television

• PLII Music

This mode can be used with stereo music CDs and

DVD recordings of live concerts.

• PLII Game

This mode can be used with game discs.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

This mode reproduces in 5.1-7.1 channels music CDs and movies recorded in 2 channels. Together with clearer sounds, you will hear more natural and smoother surround effects than ever before. In addition to CDs and movies, game sources are played with a dramatic spatial presentation and with sound localization. And this mode enables 7.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in 5.1 channels. You can select the

PLIIx Movie and PLIIx Music mode.

• PLIIx Movie

This is the best mode for viewing movies.

• PLIIx Music

This is the best mode for playing music.

• PLIIx Game

This is the best mode for enjoying games, providing the best sense of signal movement.

Dolby Digital

This is a surround mode that will make you feel as if you are sitting in a seat inside a theater or concert hall. This mode can be used with DVDs and LDs with the mark.

Dolby VS (Dolby Virtual Speaker)

The dynamic surround sound effects specific to 5.1 channel speakers are reproduced through 2 speakers.

When combined with “Dolby Pro Logic II”/“DTS

NEO:6,” this mode provides 5.1 channel surround music recorded in 2 channels on CD or MP3 through only 2 speakers. This mode can also be applied to a system equipped with more than 2 speakers.

If you are able to use only 2 speakers in a separate room

(Zone 2 or Zone 3) or main room B, this mode will let you experience truly powerful sounds of a movie, CD or game through the virtual surround effects. When you use this mode with three or more speakers, the speakers used for output will depend on the input source and decoding mode.

Dolby Digital EX/Dolby EX

This mode enables 6.1 channel playback of music or movies recorded in 5.1 channels. Adding a surround channel to the backside of 5.1 channel speakers to make them 6.1 channel speakers will enhance space expressions that should give you a real feel of moving sounds such as 360-degree rotation or overhead flying.

Since sounds on the surround back channel are divided into the surround left and right channels, this mode also enables conventional 5.1 channel playback. When playing DVDs and LDs recorded in 5.1 channels with the mark, Dolby Digital EX mode turns on, and when playing other sources, Dolby EX turns on.

DTS

Sound data that would be of tremendous size if completely divided into 5.1 channels are compressed into digital data with a status as close as possible to the original sounds. Playing in this mode requires a DVD player able to output DTS. This mode can be used with CDs,

DVDs and LDs with the mark.

DTS 96/24

This is a listening mode available with DTS 96/24. This mode allows you to enjoy delicate sounds.

DTS-ES Discrete

This is a 6.1 channel surround system based on DTS with a surround back channel added. Since all 6.1 channels including the added surround back channel are recorded as completely independent digital data, a 3-D feeling and a sense of moving sounds are reproduced more clearly. This mode can be used with CDs, DVDs, and LDs with the mark.


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DTS-ES Matrix

This mode plays in 6.1 channels the music and movies recorded in DTS-ES. Sources recorded in DTS-ES include data for the surround back channel, and each channel is reproduced in 6.1 channels. This mode can be used with CDs, DVDs, and LDs with the mark.

DTS NEO:6

This mode enables 6.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in 2 channels. A broad frequency band is allocated to each channel, and every channel is kept very independent. This mode can be set to the Cinema mode, best designed for playing movies, and the Music mode, best designed for listening to music.

The sources recorded in 5.1 channels are played in NEO:6.

• NEO:6 Cinema

Surround effects full of moving sound feelings are reproduced. This mode is suitable for 2 channel recorded VHS videos, DVD videos, and television programs.

• NEO:6 Music

Since it uses a surround channel, this mode creates a natural sound field, which cannot be expected from ordinary 2 channel output. This mode is suitable for playing CDs recorded in 2 channels.

AAC

Digital data compressed through the MPEG-2 AAC system reproduces surround sounds of 5.1 channels at maximum. This mode can be used for playing AAC sources such as a BS-digital-broadcasted program.

Multiplex

This mode is used for listening to multiplex broadcasts.

THX

This mode produces the maximum effects on a THXcompliant speaker system.

• THX Cinema

This is a 5.1 channel THX mode, designed for viewing theatrical films recorded and edited on the assumption that they will be played in a sizable place like a movie theater. The audio output for the surround back channels depends on the input source and decoding mode.

• THX Ultra2 Cinema

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode. This mode enables 7.1 channel playback of music and movies recorded in

5.1 channels. It analyzes surround factors to be reproduced, and distributes the factors to the surround back to optimize the atmosphere and the sense of orientation. This function reinforces the horizontal and backward extension, and the sound location.

• THX Music Mode

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing music sources. It enables 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel recorded sources.

• THX Games Mode

This is the THX Ultra 2 mode designed for playing game sources.

• THX Surround EX

“THX Surround EX” - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the

THX Ltd.

In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra surround back channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. A list of Surround EX encoded movies can be found on www.Dolby.com.

• Multichannel

This is a listening mode available with analog multichannel connection.

• i.LINK: DVD-Audio

This is a listening mode used for playing DVD-Audio format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connection.

• i.LINK: SACD

This is a listening mode used for playing Super Audio

CD format sources during i.LINK (AUDIO) connection.

IntegraRESEARCH’s Proprietary Listening

Mode (DSP)

All Ch Stereo

This mode is useful for playing music as BGM. Stereo sounds are provided by all speakers, so you can enjoy a powerful sound field.

Full Mono

Monaural sounds are provided by all speakers. You can listen to the same tone of music wherever you are.

Mono Movie

This mode is suitable for playing old movies recorded with monaural sound. The center channel outputs straight sounds, while other speakers provide center sounds with adequate echo effects. Despite monaural sound, you can enjoy the feeling of being in a movie theater.

Enhance

This mode is suitable for playing music, and watching sports programs on television. Environmental sounds are move naturally to the surround and surround back speakers, so more dynamic sounds are reproduced.

Orchestra

This mode is suitable for playing classical music and operas. The surround effects are reinforced to extend the sound image throughout the listening room. You can enjoy the natural touch of music as if you are sitting in a large concert hall.

Unplugged

This mode is suitable for listening to acoustic sounds, vocals and jazz music. Because it focuses on the front sound image, this mode creates an image of the sound field that makes you feel as if you are listening to music in front of a stage.

Studio-Mix

This mode is suitable for rock‘n’ roll and popular music. The image of powerful sounds is reproduced as sounds that make you feel as if you are sitting in a live house.

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TV Logic

This mode is suitable for television programs broadcast from studios. You may feel as if you are sitting in a television studio. All of the surround sounds are enhanced, and conversations are output clearly.

Listening Modes for Listeners Using

Headphones

Dolby Headphone

This mode makes headphones reproduce dynamic surround sound effects like 5.1 channel speakers. The listening mode used before putting on headphones is applied to the headphones. However, the following listening modes will be decoded as follows:

• The Dolby VS or Stereo mode sources will be decoded in the Dolby Headphone mode.

• The source decoded in the 7.1ch surround format will be decoded in the 5.1ch surround format.

• The DTS 96/24 mode source will be decoded in the

DTS format.

Listening modes when the Dolby Headphone is set to

“Off”:

Direct

When the listening mode was Direct before putting on headphones, this mode is applied. Effects are the same as the Direct mode indicated previously.

Pure Audio

When the listening mode was Pure Audio before putting on headphones, this mode is applied. Effects are the same as the Pure Audio indicated previously.

Mono

When the listening mode was Mono, Mono Movie or

Full Mono before putting on headphones, this mode is applied. Effects are the same as the Mono mode indicated previously.

This mode is also applied when you listen to the monaural source in the Dolby VS listening mode before putting on headphones.

Stereo

When the listening mode was other than Direct, Pure

Audio, Mono, Mono Movie or Full Mono before putting on headphones, this mode is applied. Effects are the same as the Stereo mode indicated previously.

Multiplex

When the listening mode was Multiplex before putting on headphones, this mode is applied.


—Continued

Selecting the Listening Mode

Note:

The available modes depend on the input signal you

On

Standby

Zone 2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED

DVD

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

3

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the listening mode button you want to select.

The RDC-7.1 provides various listening modes.

selected.

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

Pure Audio

Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off

Video 1

Input source buttons

Video 2

Display

Scroll wheel

Mode

Video 3

DSP

DSP

Video 4

Dimmer

Video 5

Tuning

On

Macro

Mode

Dimmer

Video 6 Video 7

Preset

Standby

Exit

Retu rn

Enter

Gu ide

Set up

T V

Input

Zone 3

Zone 2

Input

Setup

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Tuner Phono

Enter

C D Net Audio

Exit

Input

Phones

Master Volume

Open/Close

Pure A button:

To switch the listening mode to

“Pure Audio.” When you select “PURE AUDIO,” the video signal is interrupted (resulting in a blacked-out screen), and the [Pure Audio] indicator lights up.

Direct button:


“Direct.”

Stereo button:


“Stereo.”

Surround button:

To switch the listening mode to the surround mode.

• When 5 channel signals are input, every time you press the button, the listening mode changes “DolbyEX”

→

“PLIIx Movie

(Default)”

→

“Off”

→

“PLIIx Music”

→

“DolbyEX,” and so on.

“NEO:6”

→

• When 2 channel signals are input, every time you press the button, the listening mode changes “PLIIx Movie (Default)”

→

“PLIIx

Music”

→

→

“PLIIx Game”

→

“NEO:6 Music”

→

(Default),” and so on.

“NEO:6 Cinema”

“PLIIx Movie

THX button:


“THX.”

• When Dolby Digital multichannel (*/2) signals are input, you can switch to any of the

THX

Surround

Pure A

Direct


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

All CH ST

Search

DSP

Music

Level -

Ar tist

Last Memory

Stereo

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

Operating on the RDC

-

7.1

All CH ST

Stereo

DSP

DSP

following decode modes. Every time you press the button, the listening mode changes “THX

Cinema”

→

“SurroundEX”

→

“Ultra2 Cinema

(Default)”

→

→

“MusicMode”

→

“Games Mode”

“THX Cinema,” and so on (See page 115).

DSP/DSP buttons:

Every time you press the buttons, you can switch to any of the listening modes according to the input signals.

ALL ST button:


“All Ch Stereo.”

1

Press the input source button.

2

3

Start playback on the device you selected for input.

Use the [ ] DSP [ ] buttons to select a listening mode.

Operating with the Remote Controller

[ ]/[ ] cursor buttons:

• When AAC’s multiplex sound signals are input, the main-sound and sub-sound are switched. Every time you press the [ ]/[ ] buttons, the mode changes “Main”

→

→

“Main + Sub”

→

“Sub”

“Main,” and so on.

• When using the headphones, you can use the

[ ]/[ ] buttons to switch on/off the Dolby

Headphone listening mode.

1

Roll the scroll wheel to select a device for playback.

Perform this operation when neither the [Mode] button nor the [Input] button lights. If any button lights, press it to turn it off.

Rolling the scroll wheel lights both buttons, and switches the input source and the mode at the same time.

Tip:

A table listed later in this manual shows which listening mode can be used with which input signal format. See page 143.

2

Start playback on the device you selected for input.

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Listening to Radio Broadcasts

This feature requires the tuner terminal board [K] to be inserted in the RDC-7.1.

Using the Tuner

One of the features of the RDC-7.1 that is most frequently used is its ability to play FM and AM broadcast radio stations. The RDC-7.1 provides a number of listening modes perfect for listening to the radio and getting the most out of your audio system. Also, by presetting radio stations that you listen to frequently, you can select them easily by pressing the [CH/Disc +/–] button on the remote controller.

Setting the AM Tuning Interval

For the Asian or Australian models, you have to adjust the

“AM Frequency Step” setting according to your area.

Use the Setup menu to adjust the “AM Frequency Step” setting.

To perform this setting, go to “Hardware Setup”

→

“AM

Frequency Setup”

→

“Frequency Step,” and select “9 kHz” or “10 kHz.” For details on this setting, see page 91.

Tuning into a Radio Station

Tuner

When the FM stereo broadcast contains much noise:

Press the [Tuning Mode] button to switch to the manual tuning mode. The “AUTO” indication disappears and the tuner turns into the monaural mode. In the monaural mode, the noise will be reduced and the broadcast be easier to hear.

Tuning into a Radio Station Manually

(manual tuning)

1

Tuner

2

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Band Frequency

Press the [Tuner] input source button.

Each time you press the [Tuner] button, the input source changes between AM and FM.

Press the [Tuning Mode] button to turn off the “AUTO” indication.

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED



Clear

Setup


Enter Exit

Phones

Open/Close


Tuning Tuning Mode

Tuning into a Radio Station Automatically

(automatic tuning)

3

Tuning

Continue to press the Tuning

[ ] or [ ] button.

When the tuner comes near the frequency you want to listen to, release the button.

Then press the Tuning [ ] or [ ] button repeatedly to adjust the frequency in frequency steps.

1

Tuner


Each time you press the [Tuner] button, the input source changes between AM and FM.

2

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Press the [Tuning Mode] button to turn on the “AUTO” indication.

3

Tuning

Press the Tuning [ ] or [ ] button once.

The tuner stops automatically where it tunes into a station.

When you tune into a radio station,

TUNED indicator appears in the display. If you tune into an FM station in stereo, then “FM STEREO” appears.

• The tuner frequency changes in 200 kHz (50 kHz) increments for FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) increments for AM.

• When you tune into an FM station manually, the tuner turns into monaural mode. If you want to listen to the

FM station in stereo, press the [Tuning Mode] button.

Specifying Radio Stations by Frequency


Clear

#

Direct Tuning

To select a radio station by entering its frequency, press the remote controller’s [Direct

Tuning] button, and then use the number buttons to enter the frequency.

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

—Continued

Preset

Tuner

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 (

GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED



Clear

Setup


Enter Exit

Phones

Open/Close

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

Tuning Mode Memory

Selecting a Preset Radio Station

When using the RDC-7.1:

1

Tuner

Press [Tuner] input source button on the RDC-7.1.

2

Preset

Using the Preset [ ] and [ ] buttons, select the number of the desired preset station.

Presetting a Radio Station

Up to 40 stations can be stored in memory as preset radio stations.

1

Tune into the radio station you desire (See “Tuning Into a Radio

Station”).

2

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Press the [Memory] button on the front panel.

Flashes

When using the remote controller:

1

Input

Press the [Input] button, and then use the scroll wheel to select

TUNER.

To switch to FM or AM, press the scroll wheel.

3

4

Preset

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Using the Preset [ ] and [ ] buttons, select a preset number

(from 1 to 40) to assign the station.

The “MEMORY” indicator blinks for 5 seconds. Complete the procedure while the “MEMORY” indicator blinks. If the

“MEMORY” indicator disappears before completing the procedure, go back to step

2 and repeat the procedure again.

Press the [Memory] button to finalize the procedure.

Lights

2

+

CH

Disc

-

Erasing a Preset Radio Station

1

Tuner

Use the [CH/Disc +/–] button to select the presets.

Selecting Presets by Number

To select a preset by number, use the remote controller’s number buttons. For example, to select preset #7, press [7]. To select preset #12, press [1] then [2].

Press the [Tuner] input source button and use the Preset [ ] and

[ ] buttons to select the preset radio station that you want to erase (See above).

Preset

You can enter text names for any of the preset radio stations (See page 101).

2

Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Press and hold the [Memory] button and then press the [Tuning

Mode] button.

The selected preset station is erased.

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Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European models only)

Listening to RDS Broadcasts

RDS reception is available only on the European model and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.

What is RDS?

RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a type of FM broadcasting. RDS was developed within the European

Broadcasting Union (EBU) and is available in most

European countries. Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit the RDS signals, which provide the additional information required. RDS provides you with various services so that you can choose a station that broadcasts your favorite categories of music, news, or other information.

There are three main classifications of RDS broadcasts.

Though they can be tuned into by using the Tuning buttons as normal stations, RDS broadcasts allow you to scan for stations of the type and classification for which you are looking. This makes it much easier for you to find the station you want (See “Performing a PTY Scan” and “Performing a TP Scan” on page 65). The three main classifications are explained below.

RT: Radio Text

When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is selected, the text information received from the station is displayed.

PTY: Program Type

When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is selected, the station type (classification) is displayed.

TP: Traffic Program

When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is selected, traffic information will be broadcast periodically.

Notes:

• In some cases, the characters displayed on the display of the RDC-7.1 may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station. Also, unusual characters may appear on the display if the RDC-7.1 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly.

This is not a malfunction.

• When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is selected, the name of the station is displayed instead of the frequency.

PTY Program Types in Europe

The text given in parentheses is what is actually displayed on the RDC-7.1.

None (NONE):

No program type.

News reports (NEWS):

Reports on current events and happenings.

Current affairs (AFFAIRS):

Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than news reports.

Information (INFO):

General information such as weather forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc.

Sports (SPORT):

Live sports action, sports news, and interviews.

Education (EDUCATE):

Formal educational programs.

Drama (DRAMA):

Radio plays and serials.

Culture (CULTURE):

Cultural programs (including religious affairs).

Science and technology (SCIENCE):

Programs about the natural sciences and technology.

Varied (VARIED):

Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes, panel games, and comedy).

Pop music (POP M):

Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top 40).

Rock music (ROCK M):

Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts.

Middle of the road music (M.O.R. M):

Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock, or Classical).

Light classics (LIGHT M):

Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.

Serious classics (CLASSICS):

Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc. (including Grand Opera).

Other music (OTHER M):

Music styles not covered by the above categories (e.g.,

Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae).

• Alarm (ALARM):

When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this ALARM will flash on the display.

Listening to RDS Broadcasts (European models only)

—Continued

Tuner

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone

3 (

RED

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 1 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Enter Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP RT/PTY/TP Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup Exit

Phones

Open/Close


RT/PTY/TP Enter /

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

If the station you are currently tuned into is broadcasting

RT signals, they will be displayed in the front display on the RDC-7.1. If the station does not, this function will be ignored.

RT/PTY/TP

To display the radio text, press the

[RT/PTY/TP] button once.

4

5

Enter

Enter

Press the [Enter] button dial.

The RDC-7.1 will scan until it reaches a station of the program type you selected.

It will then stop briefly at that station before continuing on until it reaches the next station. Pressing the [Enter] button dial stops the PTY scan at that point. If you press the [RT/PTY/TP] while

“NONE” is displayed, “PTY ?” will appear. In this case, return to step 3.

Press the [Enter] button dial when it reaches the station that you want to listen to.

“Not Found” will appear when no RDS signal is being received from the station.

Performing a TP Scan

1

Tuner


• If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS station, only the frequency of the station will appear.

• If “Waiting” appears on the display, more time is required to receive the RT information. When the information is received, the characters will scroll across the front display.

• If “No Text Data” appears on the display, RT information is not available.

• The display shows the frequency for 3 seconds and returns to program service name.

Performing a PTY Scan

1

Tuner

Press the [Tuner] input source button and select the FM input source.

2

RT/PTY/TP

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button twice.

The current program type appears on the display.

2

3

RT/PTY/TP

Enter

Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button three times.

“[TP]” will appear if the current station is broadcasting TP signals. This station will periodically broadcast traffic information.

To find a different station, proceed to the next step. Also, if “TP” is displayed, proceed to the next step.

Press the [Enter] button.

The RDC-7.1 will scan until it reaches a station broadcasting traffic information. If

“Not Found” appears on the display, a TP station cannot be located.

3

Using the [

]

and [

] cursor

buttons, select the PTY program type you desire.

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Enjoying Multichannel Playback

The multichannel playback feature requires the multichannel terminal board [E] to be inserted in the RDC-7.1.

The RDC-7.1 can be connected to two devices, such as a DVD player, that deal with multichannel sounds (5.1-

7.1 channels).

To use multichannel connections, you need to specify settings on the Input Setup menu. In addition, you can set listening modes as you prefer. Enjoy multichannel playback in the main room.

How to Connect

Use three or four audio connection cables or a multichannel connection cable to connect the multichannel output jack on the connected device to the MULTI-CH

IN jack on the RDC-7.1.

If the multichannel option board that contains two multichannel terminal sets is installed, use the same procedure as described above for making connection.

How to Set Up

Specify the input source type. At default, DVD is “1,”

CD is “2,” and others are “No.”

Scroll wheel

/

Enter

/ /

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

JKL

8

TUV

0

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

Direct Tuning

#

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

Exit

Retu rn

Input

Sleep

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter VOL

Gu ide

Set up

Muting

Input

Setup


A

L

R

FRONT

B



C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

3

4

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

SUB

2

SR

3

SBR

4

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

PH

C

R

SL

SBL

1

2

R

AUDIO IN

L

G

4

R

L

GND

5

6

7

ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

5

6

5 3

1

1

6

1 2

DIGITAL IN

( BALANCED )

2

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

SUB


(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

2

OUT

(ASSIGNABLE)


3

R L

FRONT R

4

5

OUT

R

8

9

CENTER

L

L

H

S VIDEO

IN

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

S VIDEO

FRONT L

O

E

FR

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

SUB

SR

C

SL

SBR SBL

1

2

Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source to be set.

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the

[Setup] button to display the Main menu.

3

Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Input

Setup,” and then press the [Enter] button.

FRONT

R

SUB

SURR

SURR

BACK

R L

L

CENTER

4

Press the [ /[ ] buttons to select “Audio

Assign,” and then press the [Enter] button.

5

Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

“Multichannel,” and then select a setting with the [ ]/[ ] buttons.

Select “1” when connected to MULTI-CH

IN 1, or “2” when connected to MULTI-CH

IN 2.

*MULTI-CH IN 2 can be selected when your multichannel option board contains two multichannel terminal sets.

6

Press the [Setup] button.

Setting is completed, and the menu screen disappears.

Enjoying Multichannel Playback

—Continued

Playing Back in Multichannel Sound

Scroll wheel

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display enu

To p M

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Input

VOL /

Audio SEL


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

All CH ST

Last Memory

Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

1

Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source to be set.

2

Press the scroll wheel, and then press

(repeatedly) the [Audio SEL] button to select “Multich.”

3

Start playing.

4

Adjust the volume level with the [VOL ] buttons.

You can also adjust the volume level in the range from –

∞

, –81.5 dB to 18.0 dB (when Relative is set for Volume Setup).

You can also set the listening mode in advance for multichannel playback (Listening Mode Preset). To do so, select “Input Setup”

→

“Listening Mode Preset”

→

“Multichannel” on the Setup menu to choose the preferred mode. This defaults to “Multichannel.”

See page 59 for details of the listening mode, and page

100 for the listening mode preset.

To configure the listening mode settings including audio effect and playback options:

You can specify detailed settings for the decode mode and the speaker environment for multichannel playback

(Listening Mode Setup). See page 106 for details.

Adjusting the Volume Level of

Speakers for Multichannel Playback

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

S

Enter o

A

D

J

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

VOL

Muting

CH SEL


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

Level –/+

RC-554M

RC-555M

1


[CH SEL] button to select a speaker whose volume level you want to adjust.

Speakers set by the Speaker Configuration submenu on the Speaker/Output Setup menu are displayed on a one-by-one basis.

2

Press the [Level –/+] button to adjust the volume level.

You can adjust in the range from –12 dB to

+12 dB. The subwoofer can be adjusted in the range from –15 dB to +12 dB.

Hint:

The volume level of each speaker for multichannel sounds is different from the calibration level to be set with the test sound described on page 94. Adjustment made here is not reflected in playing other than the multichannel playback.

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Enjoying Movies and Music in the Remote Zone

(Zone 2/3)

You can connect speakers and amplifiers for the remote zone, and enjoy different sources in a remote zone

(Zone 2 or Zone 3).

There are two ways to enjoy in a remote zone:

Connecting and Setup

When Connecting the Pre-main Amplifier or

Receiver (Zone 2 or Zone 3)

• You can enjoy a different source in a remote zone while a 7.1 channel source is being played in the main room.

• Adjust the volume level on the pre-main amplifier or receiver in the remote zone.

Main Room

TV

Zone 2/Zone3

R L

OUT

Power amp

VIDEO

OUT

RDC-7.1

1

Connect the pre-main amplifier or receiver for Zone 2 or Zone 3 to the

RDC-7.1.

Connect to any of the following terminals:

• AUDIO OUT 1-5

Default:

Analog 4 (AUDIO OUT 4): Zone 2 Out

Analog 5 (AUDIO OUT 5): Zone 3 Out

• DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1-2

• DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1-2

2

Connect the speakers for Zone 2 or Zone

3 to the pre-main amplifier or receiver.

3

Connect the video component for Zone 2 or Zone 3 to any of the composite VIDEO

OUT 1-4 terminals.

4

Set the Setup menu.

1. On the Setup menu (See page 95), select

“Speaker/Output Setup”

→

“Audio Output

Assign,” and set the terminal to which the component is connected to “Zone 2 Out” or

“Zone 3 Out.”

2. Then, set “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out” in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu to

“Line Out (fixed).”

3. Similarly, select “Speaker/Output Setup”

→

“Video Output Assign,” and set the terminal to which the component is connected to

“Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out.”

4. Press the [Setup] button to close the menu.

R L

IN

TV

Receiver/

Pre-main amplifier

Enjoying Movies and Music in the Remote Zone (Zone 2/3)

—Continued

When Connecting the Power Amplifier (Zone 2 or Zone 3)

• You can enjoy a different source in a remote zone while a 7.1 channel source is being played in the main room.

• Adjust the volume level on the RDC-7.1 (not on the power amplifier).

Main Room

Power amp

4

Set the Setup menu.



→

“Audio Output

Assign,” and set the terminal to which the component is connected to “Zone 2 Out” or

“Zone 3 Out.”

2. Then, set “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out” in the Audio Output Assign sub-menu to “Pre

Out (variable).”


→

“Video Output Assign,” and set the terminal to which the component is connected to

“Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out.”


TV

Zone 2/Zone3

R L

OUT

1

R L

IN

VIDEO

OUT

TV poweramp

RDC-7.1

Connect the power amplifier for Zone 2 or

Zone 3 to the RDC-7.1.

Connect to any of the following terminals:

• AUDIO OUT 1-5

• DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1-2

• DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1-2

2

Connect the speakers for Zone 2 or Zone

3 to the power amplifier.

3

Connect the video component for Zone 2 or Zone 3 to any of the composite VIDEO

OUT 1-4 terminals.

Enjoying Movies and Music in a

Remote Zone

• The sleep timer in the main room also works in Zone

2 and Zone 3. To make the sleep timer effective only in Zone 2 or Zone 3, set the sleep timer on the

RDC-7.1 in the main room, and then put it into the standby status.

• Sounds and pictures that can be output to Zone 2 and

Zone 3 are as follows:

From Input

Terminal

ETHERNET,

PH,

AUDIO IN 1-9

ZONE

2

REC/

ZONE

3

To Output Terminal

✔ ✔

AUDIO OUT 1-5

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1-2

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1-2

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL 1-6,

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL 1-6

✔

*2

✔

✔

VIDEO IN 1-6,

S VIDEO IN 1-

6, COMPO-

NENT VIDEO

IN 1-6

✔

*3

✔

*1 AUDIO OUT 1-5

✔

✔

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1-2

DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1-2

✔

*3 VIDEO OUT 1-4

S VIDEO OUT 1-4

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

*1 Only PCM output

*2 Possible for 2 channel downmix signal.

*3 In the case of COMPONENT VIDEO IN, possible if the HDMI slot is inserted.

Columns covered by “ \ ” indicate that no setting related to the column is specified for Zone 2 Out or Zone 3 Out in “Audio Output Assign” or “Video Output Assign.”

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Enjoying Movies and Music in the Remote Zone (Zone 2/3)

—Continued

Operating on the RDC-7.1 Operating with the Remote Controller

When operating with the remote controller, how to operate depends on the location of Zone 2 or Zone 3, or the distance from the RDC-7.1.

• Point the remote controller at the infrared receiver on the RDC-7.1, and then operate the controller.

• Install a remote controller sensor in Zone 2 or Zone 3 through an IR connection (See pages 46-49).

• Switch the Transmission Signal Format to RF (Radio

Frequency) (depending on the destination) (See page

141).

Standby/On


Master Volume

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Enter Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP Dimmer Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup Exit

Phones

Open/Close


Zone 2 Off

Rec/Zone 3

Input source buttons and indicators

1

On, Standby

CH Disc +/–

On Standby

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

Display

CH

Disc

-

Mode

Dimmer

Input

Sleep

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter VOL

Retu

Exit rn Set up

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

Zone 3

Zone 2

Level –/+

Power on the devices in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

Press the [Zone 2] or [Zone 3] button, and then the [On] button.

2

Select a source.

Rotate the scroll wheel to select a source while the [Zone 2] or [Zone 3] button is lighted (if the button is not lighted, press the [Zone 2] or [Zone

3] button to light it).

• When you have selected the tuner, you can choose a preset channel with the [CH Disc

+/–] button.

3

Adjust the volume level.

Press the [Zone 2] (or [Zone 3]) button, and within 5 seconds, press the [Level –/+] button to adjust the volume level.

Notes:

• When the pre-main amplifier or receiver is connected, the volume level should be adjusted at the connected component side.

• When not using Zone 2 or Zone 3, press the

[Zone 2] (or [Zone 3]) button, and then press the [Standby] button.

1

Turn on the power supply to the RDC-7.1, and then select a source for Zone 2 or Zone 3.

For Zone 2

:

Press the [Zone 2] button, and then select the source with the input source buttons.

The indicator above the selected input source button will light green.

For Zone 3

:

Press the [Rec/Zone 3] button, and then, select the source with the input source buttons. The indicator above the selected input source button will light red.

When you press the [Zone 2] or [Rec/Zone 3] button, the [Standby] indicator on the RDC-7.1 blinks for three seconds, so perform operations while it is blinking.

When the same input source is selected for Zone

2 and Zone 3, it will light orange.

To switch the source for Zone 2 (or Zone 3) and the main room simultaneously:

Repeatedly press the [Zone 2] (or [Rec/Zone 3]) button to display “Z2Sel:SOURCE,” and then select the source.

2

Adjust the volume level.

For Zone 2

:

Press the [Zone 2] button, and then adjust with the [Master Volume] dial.

For Zone 3

:

Press the [Rec/Zone 3] button, and then adjust with the [Master Volume] dial.

Notes:

• When a pre-main amplifier or receiver is connected to the RDC-7.1, the volume level should be adjusted at the connected component side.

• When not using Zone 2 or Zone 3, press the

[Zone 2] (or [Rec/Zone 3]) button, and then press the [Standby/On] button. Or press the

[Zone 2] (or [Rec/Zone 3]) button, and then press the [Off] button. In the case of Zone 2, the green indicator above the input source button is turned off, and in the case of Zone 3, the red indicator is turned off.

• When operating in the main room, be sure to confirm that the [Standby] indicator is not blinking, and then start operations. When not using in the main room, press the [Standby/

On] button. If the RDC-7.1 is in the standby status, the power supply to Zone 2 and Zone 3 is not switched off.

Recording a Source

The RDC-7.1 can not only record the playing source but can also record a source while playing another source.

You can also combine a video and audio to create a new source.

Signals that can be output to a video/audio recording device vary with the type of jack connected. Check the following conditions before starting recording:

Audio

• Signals (analog) from the ETHERNET, PH, or

AUDIO IN jacks are output only to the AUDIO OUT jacks. Music signals of MP3, WMA, and WAVE to be played with Net Audio are also output only to analog audio output jacks.

• No signal is output from the MULTI-CH IN jacks.

• The signal supplied through the HDMI IN terminal will be always present on the HDMI OUT terminal.

• Signals from the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL or COAX-

IAL jacks are output to the DIGITAL OUT OPTI-

CAL or COAXIAL jacks. PCM signals are converted into analog signals, and also output to the AUDIO

OUT jacks.

Video

• Video signals from the VIDEO IN, S VIDEO IN, or

COMPONENT VIDEO IN jack are output only to the

VIDEO OUT jacks.

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—Continued

Some steps can also be operated on the remote controller, but described here are operations on the RDC-7.1.

Notes:

• No surround effects can be recorded.

• No DVD or any sources whose copyright is protected can be recorded.

• There are some restrictions on recording of digital audio/video signals. Refer to the manual of your recording component.

• If recorded as analog signals, DTS signals are recorded as noise, so never record signals from a

DTS-compatible CD or LD.

Input source buttons and indicators


Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone GRN

3 ( RED

DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Tape 1 Tape 2 Tuner Phono C D Net Audio

Enter Zone 2 Rec/ Zone 3 Off Display DSP

Dimmer

Tuning Preset Tuning Mode Memory

Clear

Setup Exit

Phones

Master Volume

Open/Close

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

Rec/Zone 3 Setup / / /

Recording Audio/Video While Playing

Recording music or a movie you are currently playing.

Operate on the RDC-7.1 in the main room.

1

Turn on the power supply to the RDC-7.1.

2

Check the connection to your recording component.

An audio recorder should be connected to the

AUDIO OUT or DIGITAL OUT jacks, and a video recorder to the VIDEO OUT jacks.

3

Check settings for a recorder connected.



→

“Audio Output

Assign,” and specify “Rec Out” as the setting for the jack to which your audio recording component is connected.


→

“Video Output Assign,” and specify “Video

XX Rec Out” as the setting for the jack to which your video recording component is connected.


Hint:

Since Zone 3 Out and Rec Out use the same circuitry, audio recording is disabled if Zone 3 Out is specified. Audio/video recording is also disabled on the same component as that for playing.

4

Press the input source button to select the component for audio/video recording

(player side).

5

Press the [Rec/Zone 3] button, and press it again within 3 seconds.

The “RecSel:SOURCE” is indicated in the display window, and the indicator above the selected input source button lights in red.

Audio/video recording is enabled on the component for which “Rec Out” was specified in step 3.

6

Prepare the component for audio/video recording (recorder side).

• Put the component for audio/video recording into the recording standby status.

• You should adjust the recording level on the recording component.

• For how to record, refer to the manual of the recording component.

7

Start audio/video recording.

Play the component selected in step 4.

• Switching the source during audio/video recording will record the source newly selected.

• If you select FM (or AM) with the [Tuner] input source button when the recording source is set to AM (or FM), the output for the recording source also changes to AM (or FM).

Recording Audio/Video on a

Component While Playing Another

You can record an audio source or a video on a component while playing another source on another component. For example, you can record a CD while watching a DVD. Operate this function the RDC-7.1 in the main room.

1

Turn on the power supply to the RDC-7.1 in

MAIN A or MAIN B mode.

Proceeding to the next step in the Standby status makes the Zone 3 mode effective, so be sure to turn on the power source.

2

Check connections and settings to the recording component.

Refer to steps 2 and 3 in “Recording Audio/

Video While Playing” in the previous section.


—Continued

3

Press the [Rec/Zone3] button, and within

3 seconds, select the source to be recorded with input source buttons.

Pressing the [Rec/Zone 3] button makes the

[Standby] indicator blink for 3 seconds. Select the target sources while the indicator is blinking.

The name of the source to be recorded is indicated in the display window. Audio/video recording is enabled on the component for which “Rec

Out” was specified in step 2.

4

Prepare the component for audio/video recording (recorder side).

5

Start audio/video recording.

You cannot listen to a broadcast from one station while recording a broadcast from another station.

Recording the Video from one Source and the Audio from Another Source

You can add audio signals from a source to a video of another source to make your own custom video recordings. Below is an example of recording audio signals from a CD player connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTI-

CAL 2 jack and the video from a video camera connected to VIDEO IN 3 onto a video cassette tape on a

VCR connected to VIDEO OUT 2.

Operate this function in the main room.

1

Turn on the power supply to the RDC-7.1 in MAIN A or MAIN B mode.

2

Check connections and settings to the recording component.

Refer to steps 2 and 3 in “Recording Audio/Video

While Playing” on page 72.

3

Press the [CD] input source button.

4

Press the [Setup] button to display Main menu, and use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Input Setup.”

After selecting “Input Setup,” press the [Enter] button.

To carry out steps 3-6 on the remote controller, follow the procedures described on page 90.

5

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Video

Assign,” and press the [Enter] button.

6

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Composite Video,” and set it to “3” with the

[ ]/[ ] buttons.

After setting to “3,” press the [Setup] button.

7

Insert a CD in the CD player and insert a tape in the video camera connected to the

VIDEO IN 3 jacks.

8

Insert a tape in the VCR connected to the

VIDEO OUT 2 jacks.

9

Press the [Rec/Zone 3] button, and within 3 seconds, select “RecSel:CD” with the [CD] input source button.

Now, the CD player has been selected as the audio input source, and VIDEO 3 as the video input source.

10

Start recording on the VCR, and start playing on the CD player and the video camera.

Playback starts on the component selected in steps 3-6.

Note:

Switching the source during audio/video recording will record the source newly selected.

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Connecting Net Audio

– USA, Canada, and Australian models –

You can enjoy Net Audio when the ETHERNET terminal board [B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.

About Net-Tune

The RDC-7.1 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a standard Ethernet network, allowing you to play music

(MP3, WAV) stored on your Net-Tune server such as

Integra NAS-2.3 Network Audio Server through the

RDC-7.1. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also tune into Internet radio stations.

Internet Radio

With Internet radio you can:

• Listen to stations that use MP3 format streaming.

• Select stations by genre, location, or language.

• Preset up to 30 Internet radio stations.

Net-Tune

For audio delivery over Ethernet, IntegraRESEARCH developed NTSP (Net-Tune System Protocol). Since it’s based on the industry standard TCP/IP protocol, it’s efficient and very responsive.

•

•

The Net-Tune server supports the MP3 and WAV formats.

WAV:

MP3:

high-quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.

high-quality, compressed, small file size.

For more information about Net-Tune, see the following

IntegraRESEARCH Web sites.

• http://www.integraresearch.com/

Network Requirements

■

Ethernet Network

The RDC-7.1’s Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-T switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s theoretically possible to use a wireless network, due to unpredictable performance, it may not provide satisfactory results, so a wired network is recommended.

■

Ethernet Router

A router manages the network, routing data and supplying IP addresses. Your router must support the following:

• NAT (Network Address Translation). NAT allows several networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The

RDC-7.1 needs Internet access for Internet radio.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

DHCP supplies IP address information to network devices, allowing them to configure themselves automatically.

• A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is recommended.

Some routers have a modem built-in, and some ISPs require you to use specific routers. Please consult your

ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

■

CAT5 Ethernet cable

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight-type).

■

Internet Access (for Internet radio)

To use Internet radio, your Ethernet network must have

Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection (e.g.,

56K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory results, so a broadband connection is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc). Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

Connecting Net Audio – USA, Canada, and Australian models –

—Continued

Notes:

• To use Internet radio with the RDC-7.1, your broadband Internet connection needs to be up and running and able to access the Web. Please consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet connection.

• The RDC-7.1 uses DHCP and AutoIP to configure its network settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see page 122.

• The RDC-7.1 does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a PPPoE-compatible router.

• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy server to use Internet radio. If your PC is configured to use a proxy server, use the same settings

(see page 122).

Networking Your RDC-7.1

To connect the RDC-7.1 to your Ethernet network, plug one end of a CAT5 Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET (Net-

Tune) port, and plug the other end into a LAN port on your router or switch.

The following diagram shows how you can connect the RDC-7.1 to your Ethernet network. Here it’s connected to a

LAN port on the router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in.

You can connect any number of RDC-7.1s to the network, and the Net-Tune server can serve up to three clients simultaneously, so you can enjoy Net-Tune in three separate rooms simultaneously. The following diagram shows a Net-

Tune network with two RDC-7.1s.

RDC-7.1

Net-Tune server such as Integra

NAS-2.3 Network Audio Server

L

R

FRONT

A B



C DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

1

2

3

4

D DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

1

E

FR

FL

MULTI

- CH

IN 1

F

R

PH

SUB C

2

3

SR SL

1

R

SBR SBL

4 2

AUDIO IN

L

4

L

GND

5

6

7

G

R

ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

5

6

5

6

3

1

8

9

1 1 2 4

2

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

SUB


(ASSIGNABLE)

R

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT A

OUT

2

(ASSIGNABLE)


3

R L

FRONT R

OUT

5

R

CENTER

L

L

H S VIDEO

IN

1

VIDEO

IN

2

3

4

IN 1

COMPONENT

VIDEO

IN 2

Y

J

COMPONENT VIDEO

(HD/BNC) IN

Y

K

ANTENNA

PB

PB

OUT 1 IN 3

PR

Y

PR

FM

75

OUT

5 PB

Y

AM

6 PR

PB

1 3

L

HDMI

IN 1


Licensing LLC.

IN

2

REMOTE

CONTROL

B 100mA MAX.

D 100mA MAX.

MAIN

RS 232

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

(ASSIGNABLE)


(SINGLE)

ZONE 2

PR

L

R

FRONT

ZONE 3

OUT

IN

AC INLET

IR

OUT

(SINGLE)

L

CENTER

R

SUB


(ASSIGNABLE)

PRE OUT B

MODEL NO.

RDC7.1

TRIGGER

OUT

A

200mA MAX.

C

100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

Internet radio

LAN/

Ethernet port

ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

Internet radio

Modem

Modem

Router

WAN port

LAN port

LAN port

Router

LAN port

LAN port

LAN port

Net-Tune server such as Integra

NAS-2.3 Network Audio Server

LAN/

Ethernet port

Room 1

Room 2

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Connecting Net Audio

– Other than USA, Canada, and Australian models –

About Net-Tune

A Net-Tune server is a computer server running Net-

Tune system protocol, including a Net-Tune-compatible home server or a PC with Net-Tune Central installed.

The RDC-7.1 can be used as a Net-Tune client on a standard Ethernet network. By installing IntegraRESEARCH’s

Net-Tune Central server software on your computer, you can play all of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files through the RDC-7.1. If your network is connected to the Internet, you can also tune into Internet radio stations.

Internet Radio

With Internet radio you can:

• Listen to stations that use MP3 or WMA format streaming.

• Select stations by genre, location, or language.

• Preset up to 30 Internet radio stations.

Net-Tune

For audio delivery over Ethernet, Onkyo developed

NTSP (Net-Tune System Protocol). Since it’s based on the industry standard TCP/IP protocol, it’s efficient and very responsive.

You can download the Net-Tune Central server software from the following Web sites:

•

Europe:

http://www.integraresearch.net/

•

Asia, Oceania, and Latin America:

http://www.intl.onkyo.com/

Net-Tune Central searches your PC’s hard disk for music files and automatically creates a music database, making it very easy to set up. Net-Tune clients, including the RDC-7.1, can then play music in the database.

•

•

Net-Tune Central supports the following file formats, and sampling rates of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.

•

WAV:

MP3:

high quality, uncompressed, linear PCM.

high quality, compressed, small file size.

WMA:

high quality, compressed, smaller file size than MP3, developed by Microsoft (Protected WMA files cannot be played).

Before you download Net-Tune Central, you’ll be prompted to enter the serial number printed on the rear of your RDC-7.1. Depending on your Internet connection, it may take 10 or more minutes to download.

Net-Tune Central Editing Functions

With Net-Tune Central you can edit the titles, album, and artist names of your MP3, WMA, and WAV files, and create and edit genre names. In addition, you can make playlists of your favorite tracks.

Computer Requirements

•

•

The computer requirements necessary for running the

Net-Tune Central server software are as follows:

•

Operating system:

not supported).

Windows XP or 2000 (Mac OS

Processor:

Intel Pentium III, 600 MHz or higher

Memory:

128 MB (Windows 2000)

•

256 MB (Windows XP)

Display:

800 x 600 pixels or higher, High Color

• LAN/Ethernet network port

• Sound capabilities

•

Hard disk:

At least 20 MB for Net-Tune Central.

Obviously you’ll also need space to store your music files. MP3 and WMA uses approximately 1 MB per minute, while WAV uses approximately 10 MB per minute, although this will depend on the sampling rate and bit rate that you use. MP3 files made using certain encoders may not be playable, or may be noisy when played.

Network Requirements

■

Ethernet Network

The RDC-7.1’s Ethernet port supports 10Base-T. For best results, a 100Base-T switched Ethernet network is recommended. Although it’s theoretically possible to use a wireless network, due to unpredictable performance, it may not provide satisfactory results, so a wired network is recommended.

■

Ethernet Router

A router manages the network, routing data and supplying IP addresses. Your router must support the following:

• NAT (Network Address Translation).

NAT allows several networked computers to access the Internet simultaneously via a single Internet connection. The RDC-7.1 needs Internet access for Internet radio.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

DHCP supplies IP address information to network devices, allowing them to configure themselves automatically.

• A router with a 100Base-TX switch built-in is recommended.

Some routers have a modem built-in, and some ISPs require you to use specific routers. Please consult your

ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

■

CAT5 Ethernet cable

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (straight type).

■

Internet Access (for Internet radio)

To use Internet radio, your Ethernet network must have

Internet access. A narrowband Internet connection (e.g.,

56K modem, ISDN) will not provide satisfactory results, so a broadband connection is strongly recommended (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc.). Please consult your ISP or computer dealer if you’re unsure.

Connecting Net Audio – Other than USA, Canada, and Australian models –

—Continued

Notes:

• To use Internet radio with the RDC-7.1, your broadband Internet connection needs to be up and running and able to access the Web. Please consult your ISP if you have any problems with your Internet connection.

• The RDC-7.1 uses DHCP and AutoIP to configure its network settings automatically. If you want to configure these settings manually, see page 122.

• The RDC-7.1 does not support PPPoE settings, so if you have a PPPoE-type Internet connection, you must use a PPPoE compatible router.

• Depending on your ISP, you may need to specify a proxy server to use Internet radio. If your PC is configured to use a proxy server, use the same settings

(See page 122).

Networking Your RDC-7.1

To connect the RDC-7.1 to your Ethernet network, plug one end of a CAT5 Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET (Net-

Tune) port, and plug the other end into a LAN port on your router or switch.

The following diagram shows how you can connect the RDC

-

7.1 to your Ethernet network. Here it is connected to a

LAN port on the router, which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in.

You can connect any number of RDC-7.1s to the network, and Net-Tune Central can serve up to three clients simultaneously, so you can enjoy Net-Tune in three separate rooms simultaneously. The following diagram shows a Net-Tune network with two RDC-7.1s.

RDC-7.1

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FRONT

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RS

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AC INLET

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TRIGGER

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100mA MAX.

E

100mA MAX.

Internet radio

PC

ETHERNET

(Net-Tune)

Internet radio

Modem

Modem

To the WAN side

To the WAN side

Router

Router

To the LAN side port


Room 1




Room 2

PC

LAN port/

Ethernet, etc.

You can install Net-Tune central on several networked computers and use the RDC-7.1’s Select Server setting to select the server whose music database you want to access (See page 99).

About Network Configuration

When you use a broadband router with the DHCP function enabled, the network settings will be configured automatically. In this case, you do not have to make any settings using the setup menu. If you disabled the DHCP function on the broadband router, configure the network settings manually referring to page 122.

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To select Net-Tune mode, press the [Mode] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “NET-T” appears on the display.

Note:

While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] button is illuminated, the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously (when you enter the Net-Tune mode, be sure that the LCD display shows “MSRV” or “IRD” in the top line and “NET-T” in the bottom line).

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Re turn

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night Re-EQ

Language Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M


—Continued

1


These buttons are used to enter numbers and letters when searching for music in your Net-Tune server.

2

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until “NET-T” appears on the display.

3

Up/Down/Left/Right / / / & Enter buttons

These buttons are used to navigate Internet radio and Net-Tune server menus. The [Enter] button is used to confirm items and to start playback of the

Net-Tune server.

4

CH/Disc +/– button

This button is used to select Internet radio presets.

5

This button is used to start playback of the Net-Tune server.

6

Previous/Next / buttons

The Previous button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next button is used to select the next track.

7

This button is used to pause playback.

8

Repeat button

This button is used for repeat playback.

9

Album button

This button is used to search the Net-Tune server’s music library by album.

0

Playlist button

This button is used to search the Net-Tune server’s library by playlist.

A

Caps button

This button is used to select lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and numbers when searching for the Net-Tune server’s music by album, artist, or playlist.

B

Delete button

This button is used to delete characters entered with the number/letter buttons.

C

Input button

This button is used to select the input source. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until

“MSRV” (Music Server) or “IRD” (Internet Radio) appears on the display.

D

FR/FF / buttons

The FR button is used to start fast reverse. The

FF button is used to start fast forward.

E

This button is used to stop playback.

F

Random button

This button is used for random playback.

G

Artist button

This button is used to search the Net-Tune server’s music library by artist.

H

Genre button

This button is used to search the Net-Tune server’s music library by genre, and to search for Internet radio stations by genre.

I

Location button

This button is used to search for Internet radio stations by country.

J

Language button

This button is used to search for Internet radio stations by language.

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—Continued

4

Net Audio

Master Volume

Standby/On

Power

On O f f

On

Standby

Pure Audio

Zone 2 ( GRN

Rec/ Zone 3 ( RED



Clear

Setup


Enter Exit

Phones

Open/Close

AV Controller

RDC-7.1

Mode

CH/Disc +/–

Display

On Standby

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

Display

CH

Disc

-

Mode

Dimmer

Input

Sleep

To p M enu

Se rve r Aud io

A

D

J

Enter VOL

Retu

Exit rn

Gu ide

Set up

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Caps

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Level -

Ar tist

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level +

Genre

Audio SEL

Delete

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

Scroll wheel

Input

Enter,

/ / /

Enjoying Internet Radio

To listen to Internet radio, the connection/configuration requirements listed on pages 74, 76 must be satisfied.

1

While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] button is illuminated, roll the scroll wheel to select

IRD (Internet Radio).

“NET-T” appears in the bottom line.

On the RDC-7.1, press the [Net Audio] button. This button switches between two alternative settings: Server and

Internet Radio.

2

Press the [Display] button on the remote controller.

If the main menu has been already displayed, go to the next step.

Display

5

6

Enter

Enter


Wait while your requested data is download from the XiVA Internet Radio Service.

*What is the XiVA Internet Radio Service?

The XiVA Internet Radio Service provides tuning information, allowing you to select from a large number of stations. You can find Internet Radio

Stations based on your interests, musical taste, language, and location.

When Genre is selected:

Allow a few moments until the Genre menu appears. When the main list of genres appears, use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the genre desired. Pressing the

[Enter] button brings up the sub-list of the genre you selected, which prompts you to further select one of the items using the [ ]/[ ] buttons.

When Location is selected:

The list containing names of countries appears. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item.

When Language is selected:

The list of languages appears. Use the

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select your desired item.

If no list is found, “No List” appears.

You can return from this screen to the previous selection screen by pressing the

[ ] button.


You are presented with a list of radio station names.

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select one of the radio stations.

You can return to the previous step by pressing the [ ] button.

Enter

3

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select one of the main menus: Genre,

Location, or Language.

To cancel, press the [ ] button.

Enter


—Continued

3


The preset is now complete.

7


Buffering starts with the following message displayed.

Enter

When the buffering is complete, the

RDC-7.1 starts playback of the broadcast.

Note:

If you’re using a narrowband Internet connection (e.g., 56K modem, ISDN), depending on the station, Internet radio may not work satisfactorily. For best results use a broadband connection (e.g., cable modem, xDSL modem, etc.).

You can switch the displayed content using the [ ]/[ ] buttons.

After the switch operation, the display mode appears for 3 seconds, and then the appropriate information scrolls.

If there is no information on title or artist, “No Info” appears.

When using the OSD screen, all the information is displayed on one screen without scrolling.

OSD

iNet Radio Station ONK

7ch

Title:

Station ONK Live

Program:

Artist:

Station ONK Live

RealOnkyoNet.com

Data:

WMA 20kbps

Tuned

Display

Presetting Internet Radio Stations

You can preset up to 30 Internet radio stations.

1

Receive your desired station.

2

Enter

Press the [ ] button.

The RDC-7.1 enters into preset mode; the currently selected preset number blinks for 5 seconds.

Preset number ch

1

2

Enter

Choosing a Preset Internet Radio Station

+

CH

Disc

-

While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] button is illuminated, roll the scroll wheel to select IRD

(Internet Radio).

Use the remote controller’s

[CH Disc +/–] button to select the preset.

When you choose a preset station, the station name is displayed for 5 seconds, and then the progress of buffering is displayed instead.

When the progress of buffering reaches

100%, you will be presented with the playing screen.

Erasing a preset Internet radio station

1

2

Select the station to erase, following the instructions described above.

Press the [ ] button. ch

Enter

3

The RDC-7.1 enters into preset erase mode.


Your selected station is erased.

Enter

81

82


—Continued


Mode

Enter,

/ / /

Display

Rrepeat

Album

Playlist

On Standby

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Mode Input

Sleep

To p M enu

Se rve r Aud io

A

D

J

Enter VOL

Retu

Exit rn

Gu ide

Set up

Display Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

Scroll wheel

Input

, , ,

, , ,

Random

Artist

Genre

Playing a Music File Saved on the

Net-Tune Server

To play music files saved on your PC, the requirements listed on page 76 must be satisfied.

1

Turn on the Net-Tune server.

Wait until the Net-Tune server starts up.

It may take a few second.

2

3

Turn on the RDC-7.1.

When you connect the RDC-7.1 to the network the first time, it will be connected to the first server found.

While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] button is illuminated, roll the scroll wheel to select

MSRV (Music Server).

“NET-T” appears in the bottom line.

On the RDC-7.1, press the [Net Audio] button. This button switches between two alternative settings: Server and Internet Radio.

Until the RDC-7.1 connects to the network, finds the server, and completes the connection, “Network Starting...” and

“Connecting...” appears. After completing the connection to the Net-Tune server, the display changes to the normal indication.

If the following messages appear, check the message meaning and perform the appropriate procedures.

“No Track”

The Net-Tune server could not retrieve any track information. Register tracks with the Net-Tune server.

If you have already registered tracks, use the [Display], [Artist], [Album],

[Genre], and [Playlist] buttons to display information.

“Disconnected”

The Net-Tune server may not start or the server connected to previously may not be found. Confirm the connections between router, the Net-Tune server, and the RDC-7.1. Start the Net-Tune server or select another server referring to

“Select Server” on “Music Server Submenu” (See page 99).

4


Press the [ ] button to play the music file.

The RDC-7.1 provides five normal display modes; you can use the ton to switch among them.

[

]/[ ] but-

OSD

Music Server Play

Track: 1/12 1m20s>

My sweet candy

Album:

My Best 100

Artist:

Happy PanPot

Data:

MP3 160kbps

Display

• To stop playback:

Press the [ ] button on the remote controller.

• To pause playback:

Press the [ ] button on the remote controller.

• To select a track:

Press the [ ]/[ ] button on the remote controller.

Press the [ ] button to move to the next track.

Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning of the current track; hold down the [ ] button to move to the previous track.

You can also use the number/letter buttons to select a track.

Examples:

To select number 3, press 3.

To select number 10, press --/---, 1 and 0.

To select number 37, press --/---, 3 and 7.

To select number 123, press --/--- twice, and then press 1, 2 and 3.

To select number 2568, press --/--- third, and then press 2, 5, 6, and 8.

• To fast forward/reverse the music:

Press and hold the [ ] button on the remote controller to fast forward the music; press and hold the

[ ] button to fast reverse the music. When the music track is back at its beginning, normal playing starts.

• To switch to the track list:

While playing the music, you can press the [ ] button to display a list of currently open tracks.


—Continued

Selecting a Track List

You can use the music file data saved on the Net-Tune server to select which tracks to play.

For example, you can:

• Select a track list based on the album name

• Select a track list based on the artist name

• Select a track list based on the genre name

• Select a play list

1

Test Tone

Playlist

CH SEL

Album

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

Press either the [Album], [Artist],

[Genre], or [Playlist] button on the remote controller.

Search the tracks stored on the Net-Tune server with your selected mode to display it in the display.

In the artist and album modes, the tracks are displayed in alphabetical order.

You can also use the procedure below.

1. Press the [Display] button.

2. You can press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to cyclically switch among the four modes: Albums

↔

Playlists.

↔

Artists

↔

Genres

3. Press the [Enter] button.

2

3

4

Enter

Enter

Enter

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select one from the menu.

At this time, pressing [ ] button brings you one step back where you can change the selection you made.

Also, pressing [ ] button in the genre or artist selection mode will display a list of albums with the genre or artist you selected.

In the album, artist, or playlist selection mode, using the number/letter buttons will accelerate your selection operation

(See below).


The title of your selected track appears.

You can choose another track by pressing the [ ]/[ ] buttons.

Press the [ ] button to return to the previous step.

You can also select the list number using the number/letter buttons.


The playback begins.

Using the number/letter buttons

Caps

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

The number/letter buttons allow you to input one of the letters or numbers printed on their key tops. Pressing the

[Caps] button cyclically switches the types of input:

Upper case (A)

→

→

Lower case (a)

→

Numeric value (2)

... When your desired input type is selected, then press the number/letter button.

Let us take the [2ABC] button as an example to see the operation.

When the upper case is selected:

Pressing the button once will perform a search by the letter “A.” Pressing twice will do a search by “B,” pressing three times by “C.”

When the lower case is selected:

Pressing the button once will perform a search by the letter “a.” Pressing twice will do a search by “b,” pressing three times by “c.”

When the numeric value is selected:

Pressing the button once will perform a search by the numeric value “2.”

To cancel the operation:

Press the [ ] button to return to the previous step. You can cancel the whole operation by pressing the [ ] button in step 1.

Notes:

• Press the [Delete

]

button to delete the entered letter or number.

• Pressing the [Display] button on the main unit will display the current listening mode.

Playing a Music File At Random

Random

Press the [Random] button on the remote controller when in stop mode.

This button displays the current random settings and switches between two alternative settings: On and Off.

On:

Randomly plays the tracks in the currently selected mode.

Off:

Random mode is disabled.

After the necessary settings are complete, press the [ ] button.

Playing a Music File Repeatedly

Pure A

Repeat

Press the [Repeat] button on the remote controller.

This button displays the current repeat settings and cyclically switches among three alternative settings: Repeat 1

→

All

→

Off.

Repeat 1:

Repeats the current track only.

Repeat All:

Repeats the tracks in the currently selected mode.

Repeat Off:

Repeat mode is disabled.

You can operate the RDC-7.1 when playing and when stopped.

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84


—Continued

Configuring the Music Server

The music server settings can be made while you select the music server as an input source.

4

Enter

Enter

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the “Music Server” sub-menu, then press the [Enter] button.

The setup screen for the sub-menu appears.

1

Input

Enter,

/ / /

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

Exit

Retu rn

Input

Sleep

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter VOL

Gu ide

Set up

Muting

Scroll wheel

Input

Setup

Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select

MSRV.

Make sure that the “MSRV” is displayed when you configure the music server.

2

Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Setup] button to display the Main Menu.

5

6

Enter

Use the [ ] and [ ] cursor buttons to select “Select Server” and then use the [ ] and [ ] cursor buttons to select the desired server.

Select a network server that exists on the network.

* mark appears next to the servers detected on the network. If there is a server that does not have a * mark, make sure that the server is running.

“Not Found” message indicates that no server is currently available for selection. If the message appears, make sure that the server is connected and running.


This completes the configuration procedure and the menu disappears.

Tips:

When choosing settings on the RDC-7.1, use the input source buttons, the [Setup] button, the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons, and the [Enter] button.

3

Enter

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

“Input Setup,” then press the

[Enter] button.

Enter


—Continued

Music Server Memo Internet Radio Memo

85

86

Setup Menu

When making the various settings required to configure your RDC-7.1 for optimum performance, you can use either the OSD Menu that appears on your television monitor or you can use the display on the front of the RDC-7.1. The OSD

Menu is a settings menu that is displayed on your TV monitor.

The RDC-7.1 is equipped with an independent Setup Menu not only for Main room A but also for Main room B and

Zone 2 room, which allows you to specify settings for each room. The Setup Menu includes various menus. These menus are then divided into various sub-menus, and these contain settings for you to optimize your home theater as you wish.

The display shown below is an example. The actual contents of your display may differ depending on the model for your region, the option boards installed, and the selected input source.

For more information on operating instructions, see pages 90-123.

OSD Map (MAIN A)

Reference pages

Main menu

Main A Setup

=====================

0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker/Output Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Listening Mode Setup

4.Audio Adjust

5.Preference

6.i.LINK Setup

7.Network Setup

8.Lock/Version

0.Hardware Setup

=====================

1.Remote Control Setup

2.TV Format Setup

3.AM Frequency Setup

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1.Speaker Configuration

2.Speaker Crossover

3.Speaker Distance

4.Notch Filter

5.Level Calibration

6.THX Audio Setup

7.Audio Output Assign

8.Video Output Assign

2.Input Setup

==Input:XXXXXX=======

1.Audio Assign

2.Video Assign

3.Listening Mode Preset

4.Character Edit

5.IntelliVolume

6.Delay

7.12V Trigger Assign

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*The text appearing with your unit may differ slightly than those printed here, however there is no difference in items to be displayed or their meanings.


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1.Mono Setup

2.Multiplex Setup

3.Stereo Setup

4.Direct, Pure Audio

Setup

5.Multichannel Input

Setup

6.i.LINK(IEEE1394)

:DVD-Audio Input Setup

7.i.LINK(IEEE1394)

:SACD Input Setup

8.Dolby Digital Setup

9.DTS Setup

10.AAC Setup

11.Dolby Pro LogicIIx/

DTS NEO:6 Setup

12.THX Setup

13.Mono Movie Setup

14.Enhance Setup

15.Orchestra Setup

16.Unplugged Setup

17.Studio-Mix Setup

18.TV Logic Setup

19.All Ch Stereo Setup

20.Full Mono Setup

21.Dolby Virtual

Speaker Setup

22.Dolby Headphone

Setup

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Main A Setup

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0.Hardware Setup


2.Input Setup


4.Audio Adjust

5.Preference

6.i.LINK Setup

7.Network Setup

8.Lock/Version

4.Audio Adjust

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1.Tone Control

5.Preference

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1.Volume Setup

2.Headphone Level Setup

3.OSD Setup

4.OSD Position

6.i.LINK Setup

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1.Wakeup Setup

2.OSD for DVD

3.OSD for DVD

(Zone 2)

4.System Control Setup

7.Network Setup

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1.IP Address

2.Proxy

3.MAC Address

4.Client

→

Save Settings

8.Lock/Version

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1.Lock Setup

2.Firmware Version

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Setup Menu

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OSD Map (MAIN B)

Main menu

Main B Setup

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0.Hardware Setup

1.Speaker Setup

2.Input Setup

3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

0.Hardware Setup

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1.TV Format Setup

1.Speaker Setup

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1.Speaker Crossover

2.Speaker Distance

3.Level Calibration

4.THX Audio Setup

2.Input Setup

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2.Delay

3.Audio Adjust

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1.Tone Control

4.Preference

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1.Volume Setup

2.OSD Setup

3.OSD Position

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OSD Map (ZONE 2)

The Zone 2 settings shown on this page can be made when you perform the following settings in the

“MAIN A” setup menu.

• Under the “Speaker/Output

Setup

→ Audio (Video) Output

Assign” menu, when you select the output terminal setting to

“Zone 2 Out.”

Zone 2 Setup

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0.Hardware Setup

1.Input Setup


3.Audio Adjust

4.Preference

0.Hardware Setup

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1.TV Format Setup

1.Input Setup

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2.Delay


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1.Mono Setup

2.Multiplex Setup

3.Stereo Setup

4.Dolby Digital Setup

5.DTS Setup

6.AAC Setup

7.Dolby Virtual

Speaker Setup

3.Audio Adjust

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1.Tone Control

4.Preference

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1.Volume Setup

2.OSD Setup

3.OSD Position

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Setup Menu

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Navigating the Setup Menu

You can change Setup Menu settings using the buttons on the front panel and on the remote controller.

The illustrations here represent the remote controller.

OSD

Main A Setup

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0.Hardware Setup


2.Input Setup


4.Audio Adjust

5.Preference

6.i.LINK Setup

7.Network Setup

8.Lock/Version


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1.Speaker Configuration

2.Speaker Crossover

3.Speaker Distance

4.Notch Filter

5.Level Calibration

6.THX Audio Setup

7.Audio Output Assign

8.Video Output Assign

Front panel display

Main menu

1-1.Speaker Config

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Speaker A

a.Front L/R :Main A

b.Center :Main A

c.Surr L/R :Main A

d.Surr Back

:Main A 2ch

e.Subwoofer :Main A

Menu

Sub-menu

Scroll wheel

1

Setup/

Enter/

Return/

/ / /

On Standby

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T V

Input

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GHI

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PQRS

+10

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Custom

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ABC

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JKL

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TUV

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DEF

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MNO

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T V CH

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WXYZ

Clear

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Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

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Prev

CH

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Disc

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Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

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Exit

Retu rn

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Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

Zone 2

Main A,

Main B

Press the scroll wheel when using the remote controller.

2

Press the button of the room where you want to perform operations.

Press [Main A], [Main B], or [Zone 2].

If the room where you want to perform operations has already been activated, you do not have to press the button here. Pressing the button while the corresponding room is activated deactivates the room for setup.

3


The main menu appears on your television monitor.

4

Using the [ ] and [ ] cursor buttons, select the menu that you want to enter.

5

Press the [Enter] button to enter the selected menu.

The screen for that menu appears.

6

Use the [ ] and [ ] cursor buttons to select the sub-menu that you want to enter and press the [Enter] button.

Each sub-menu has different settings that can be changed as desired, and they are all explained in the pages that follow. To change a setting, first select it using the [ ] and [ ] cursor buttons, and then change the setting using the [ ] and

[ ] cursor buttons.

7

Press the [Setup] button to exit the Setup

Menu.

Press the [Return] button to set the new settings and return to the previous menu.

When setting on the RDC-7.1, use the [Setup] button, the

[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons and the [Enter] button. In addition, the [Exit] button is used instead of the [Return] button.

Hardware Setup

In this section, you will perform the initial settings for the following scenarios.

• When you want to change the RDC-7.1’s remote control ID.

• When you want to fix the TV Format setting to PAL or NTSC.

• When you want to fix the AM Frequency Step setting to 9 kHz or 10 kHz.

Remote Control Setup Sub-menu

Remote ID

This section explains how to change the RDC-7.1’s remote control ID. You may need to change this if the

RDC-7.1’s remote controller interferes with other

IntegraRESEARCH components located in the same room. You can select 1, 2, or 3 for remote control ID.

If you change the RDC-7.1’s remote control ID, be sure to select the same ID for the remote controller (See page

142). The default ID for both the RDC-7.1 and remote controller is 1.

Note:

It is recommended that you perform setup using the

[Setup]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[Exit] buttons of the

RDC-7.1’s front panel. If the remote controller is used for setup, signals from the remote controller will not be received just after the remote control ID settings have been changed (See “Changing the Remote Controller’s

Control ID” on page 142 to change the remote control

ID for the remote controller).

TV Format Sub-menu

TV Format (for all models other than USA and

Canadian models)

The settings in the TV Format sub-menu can be configured for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

When you want to reconfigure the settings to conform to the television format used in the area where you use the RDC-7.1, use this sub-menu so that no time is wasted on detection.

Auto:

This is the default setting. When you leave this setting unchanged, the television format is detected and automatically set by the RDC-7.1.

PAL:

Use this setting when you know the television format is PAL.

NTSC:

Use this setting when you know the television format is NTSC.

AM Frequency Setup Sub-menu

(Asian and Australian Models Only)

Frequency Step

The setting in this sub-menu determines the incremental or decremental amount when adjusting the AM tuner frequency. The initial setting is 9 kHz, and this only needs to be changed if you are using the RDC-7.1 in a

10 kHz region.

9 kHz:

Select if 9 kHz increments are used in your area.

10 kHz:

Select if 10 kHz increments are used in your area.

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Speaker/Output Setup

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The RDC-7.1 provides a wide range of variations in speaker connections and speaker settings, so you have to specify speaker settings according to conditions of each variation. For proper selection of an AV device connected at switching of the input type, you also need to allocate “audio output” and “video output” to each input type. If this allocation is incorrect, the desired component will not play a selected input source.

Please setup correctly by referring to the information you wrote down in the Your System Setting booklet.

Speaker Configuration Sub-menu

Specify the rooms where you want to use speakers.

Specify according to settings for main room A.

Note:

Basically, a speaker set with the maximum number of speakers should be assigned to the Speaker A and configured for main room A (Main A).

When either the center, surround, or surround back speakers are not configured to the Speaker A terminals, or any of these speakers is set to “Not Used” in the

Speaker A settings, you cannot perform the settings for the corresponding speakers configured to the Speaker B.

(Speaker A) Front L/R

The setting of the front speakers is initially fixed to

Main A.

Always install speakers configured to (Speaker A) Front

L/R in main room A.

(Speaker A) Center, Surr L/R

Main A (default):

Select this when using the center speaker and/or surround speakers in main room A.

Not Used:

Select this when not using a center speaker or surround speakers.

(Speaker A) Surr Back

Main A 2ch (default):

If Surr L/R is set to “Main A,” you can select this item. Select this when connecting and using two surround back speakers in main room A.

Main A 1ch (SBL):

If Surr L/R is set to “Main A,” you can select this item. Select this when connecting and using a surround back speaker in main room A.

Bi-Amp for Front:

Select this when using the front speaker in main room A by connecting the front channel and the surround back channel to the speaker via Bi-

Amp (See page 27).

Not Used:

Select this when not using surround back speakers.

Note:

If “Not Used” is selected for Surr L/R, this item defaults to “Not Used.”

(Speaker A) Subwoofer

Main A (default):

Select this when using a subwoofer in main room A.

Not Used:

Select this when not using a subwoofer in main room A.

(Speaker B) Front L/R

Main A:

Select this when using in main room A.

Main B:

Select this when using in main room B.

Not Used (default):

Select this when not using.

(Speaker B) Center

Main A:


Main B:

Select this when using in main room B. This setting can only be made when you set the “(Speaker B)

Front L/R” setting to “Main B.”



(Speaker B) Surr L/R

Main A:


Main B:

Select this when using in main room B. This setting can only be made when you set the “(Speaker B)

Front L/R” setting to “Main B.”



(Speaker B) Surr Back

Main A 2ch:

Select this when connecting and using two surround back speakers in main room A.

Main A 1ch (SBL):

Select this when connecting and using a surround back speaker in main room A.

Main B 2ch:

If (Speaker B) Front L/R and Surr L/R are both set to “Main B,” you can select this item. Select this when connecting and using two surround back speakers in main room B.

Main B 1ch (SBL):

If (Speaker B) Front L/R and Surr

L/R are both set to “Main B,” you can select this item.

Select this when connecting and using a surround back speaker in main room B.

Bi-Amp for Front:

This setting can be made only when you set the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” setting to “Main A” or “Main B.” Select this when using the front speaker in main room B by connecting the front channel and the surround back channel to the speaker via Bi-Amp (See page 27).


Select this when not using surround back speakers.

Note:

If (Speaker A) Surr Back is set to “Main A 1ch,” you cannot select “Main A 2ch” and “Main B 2ch” here.

(Speaker B) Subwoofer

This setting can be made only when you set the “(Speaker

B) Front L/R” setting to “Main A” or “Main B.”

Main A:

Select this when using a subwoofer in main room A.

Main B:

Select this when using a subwoofer in main room B. This setting can only be made when you set the

“(Speaker B) Front L/R” setting to “Main B.”


Select this when not using a subwoofer.

When the settings for Speaker Configuration are completed, the subsequent settings should be specified separately in main room A, main room B, and

Zone 2.


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Speaker Crossover Sub-menu

The settings in the Speaker Crossover sub-menu can be configured for both “Main A” and “Main B.”

Front L/R, Center, Surr L/R, Surr Back

Specify a threshold frequency in Hz for bass sounds from each speaker to be output from the subwoofer.

When no subwoofer is used, (Speaker A) Front L/R is automatically set to “Full Band,” and bass sounds from each speaker are output from the front speakers. You can also set other speakers to “Full Band.”

You can specify the frequency at 10 Hz increments between 40-150 Hz. When using a THX-Select-certified speaker system, specify the setting of

80 Hz (THX)

(default).

• If you specify the frequency of the front speakers between 40-150 Hz, you cannot select “Full Band” for the other speakers.

• For any speaker that is not available or set to “Not

Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, no associated setting item is displayed.

• If “Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” on the

Speaker Configuration sub-menu, no item for surround back speakers is displayed.

LPF of LFE (setting of the low-pass filter for

LFE)

Specify the low-pass filter for LFE (Low Frequency

Effect).

The low-pass filter passes through only the signal components below the specified frequency, eliminating the unwanted noise.

You can specify the frequency at 10 Hz increments between 40-150 Hz.

SW Mode (Subwoofer Mode)

This item is displayed when a subwoofer is used (any item other than “Not Used” is selected for Subwoofer on the Speaker Configuration sub-menu), and Front L/R is set to “Full Band” on the Speaker Crossover submenu. Set the sound from the subwoofer to any of the following:

LFE only:

The subwoofer outputs only LFE (Low

Frequency Effect) information.

D. Bass:

The subwoofer outputs not only LFE (Low

Frequency Effect) factors but also bass sounds from the front speakers.

Speaker Distance Sub-menu

Measure the distance between the listening position and each speaker. Specifying the distance will synchronize the speakers in terms of the time that sounds from each speaker reach the listening position. This is an important specification for you to enjoy realistic home theater. The settings in the Speaker Distance sub-menu can be configured for both “Main A” and “Main B.”

Perform the setup procedure below following the operating instructions described on page 90.

1. Select the unit of distance from “Unit.”

You can select either “feet” or “meters.” The default varies depending on the region.

2. Set the distance you measured. Enter all the values for every speaker you connected.





When “feet” is selected:

Front L, Center, Front R, and Subwoofer can be set at

0.1 foot intervals in a range from 1.0 foot to 30.0 feet.

The default is 12.0 feet.

Surr R, Surr Back (or Surr Bk R and Surr Bk L), and

Surr L can be set at 0.1 foot intervals in a range from 1.0 foot to 30.0 feet. The default is 7.0 feet.

When “meters” is selected:

Front L, Center, Front R, and Subwoofer can be set at

0.03 meter intervals in a range from 0.30 meters to 9.00 meters. The default is 3.60 meters.

Surr R, Surr Back (or Surr Bk R and Surr Bk L), and

Surr L can be set at 0.03 meter intervals in a range from

0.30 meters to 9.00 meters. The default is 2.10 meters.

Notch Filter Sub-menu

To configure the settings under the Notch Filter submenu, a special measuring device is required. Usually, leave these settings to their defaults, “Off.”

A notch filter cuts the signal of certain frequency ranges and passes the rest of the signal through. Some characteristics due to a room’s environmental elements, including walls and smallness of the room, cause a signal peak in certain low frequencies to occur at the resonance frequency, resulting in a boomy sound.

The filter reduces the signal at these frequencies causing the boomy sound.

To know which frequency the peak occurs at, use a low frequency sine wave generator and SPL (Sound

Pressure Level) meter to check the frequency and the notch value.

Notch Filter

Off (Default):

Select this setting when not applying the notch filter.

On:

Select this setting when applying the notch filter.

Frequency

When setting “Notch Filter” above to “On,” the notch filter becomes effective at the frequency you specify here. With your measuring device, the frequency value can be set at 1 Hz intervals in a range from 20 Hz to

300 Hz. The default is 100 Hz.

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Depth

When setting “Notch Filter” above to “On,” the notch filter becomes effective at the value you specify.

You can specify intervals of 0.5 dB in a range from

–15 dB to 0 dB. The default is –10 dB.

Width

The available setting values are calculated based on the values specified in the “Frequency” and “Depth” settings above. You can choose any values according to your favorite sound.

Level Calibration Sub-menu

Use this sub-menu to set the volume for each speaker so that each volume is heard by the listener at the same level. This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations. These settings and the distance settings performed in the Speaker Distance sub-menu are vital for creating proper sound space and dynamics. The settings in the Level Calibration sub-menu can be configured for both “Main A” and “Main B.”

• These settings cannot be made when the sound is muted, when you connect the headphones, and when you use multichannel playback.

• You cannot use the [Master Volume] dial while you perform the Level Calibration settings. These settings are intended to bring sound levels between speakers

• into balance so as to obtain the proper sound space.

This unit supports the THX format and the test tone is output at a standard 0 dB (the Absolute

Volume value is 82). If you usually enjoy listening at a lower level than the test tone, be careful of the test tone’s sudden loud sound.

Note that the test tone will be output immediately after pressing the

[Enter] button in step 1 below.

1. When you display this setting screen, select “Level

Calibration,” and press the [Enter] button, the display changes to the Level Calibration screen, and at the same time, a sound is emitted from the front left speaker.

2. Starting with the front speaker, press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select a speaker, and press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the volume level. When you have set all connected speakers, the setup is complete.

You can adjust in the range from –12 dB to +12 dB in

0.5 dB step. The subwoofer can be adjusted in the range from –15dB to +12 dB in 0.5 dB step.



• If “Surr Back is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” on the


THX Audio Setup Sub-menu

This is for setting up a home theater with a THX Ultra2 compliant speaker system. These settings will be effective in the listening mode for the THX Ultra2

Cinema and THX Music Mode. The settings in the THX

Audio Setup sub-menu can be configured for both

“Main A” and “Main B.”

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer A/

THX Ultra2 Subwoofer B

This is for setting the connected subwoofer. Select

“Yes” or “No” according to your subwoofer’s specification.

Yes:

Set “Yes” if your subwoofer conforms to the THX

Ultra2 standard or if the playback capability of its bass range extends down to 20 Hz. Otherwise, set “No.”

No (Default):

Set “No” if you use any subwoofer that does not fit the conditions above.



Boundary Gain Compensation A/

Boundary Gain Compensation B

This is for setting the correction of boundary gains.

This item can be set when “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer” is set to “Yes.”

Room boundaries (walls) or other characteristics (such as construction materials) may increase the perceived acoustics levels at low frequencies. Depending on the listener’s and the subwoofer’s position, the listener may experience an excessive bass effect.

The purpose of this feature is to compensate for excessive bass resulting from a boundary gain effect.

On:

Boundary Gain Compensation is applied.

Off (Default):

Boundary Gain Compensation is not applied.


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Distance Between Surr Back A SP/

Distance Between Surr Back B SP

This setting is allowed only when “Main 2ch” is selected from the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

Place two surround back speakers as close together as possible, measure the distance, and set the value (see the figure). The maximum effects will be realized by

THX’s ASA* technology.

0-1 ft (0-0.3 m)(Default):

This is the setting when the distance between the speakers is 0-1 foot (0-30 cm).

1-4 ft (0.3-1.2 m):

This is the setting when the distance between speakers is 1-4 feet (30 cm-1.2 m).

>4 ft (1.2 m):

This is the setting when the distance between speakers is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more.

*

ASA:

Advanced Speaker Array

Audio Output Assign Sub-menu

This setting allocates audio output jacks on the

RDC-7.1 to input (play) sources. The setting varies depending on the connection conditions.

The RDC-7.1 is equipped with analog output jacks for five lines, and digital output jacks: optical jacks (OPT) for two lines, and coaxial jacks (COAX) for two lines. If setting the analog jacks to “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3

Out,” you can also specify whether output should be variable or fixed.

The default settings are as follows:

Terminals

Analog 1 (AUDIO OUT 1)



Default input settings

Video 1 Rec Out

Video 2 Rec Out

Video 3 Rec Out



Zone 2 Out

Zone 3 Out

Opt 1 Out (DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1) Tape 1 Rec Out

Opt 2 Out (DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2) Tape 2 Rec Out

Coax 1 Out (DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1) Video 1 Rec Out

Coax 2 Out (DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 2) Zone 2 Out

Analog 1-5

Set the analog audio output jacks of “AUDIO OUT 1-5.”

You can select from Tape 1 Rec Out, Tape 2 Rec Out,

Video 1 Rec Out, Video 2 Rec Out, Video 3 Rec Out,

Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out, and Not Used.

AUDIO

1

2 4

3

R L

5

OUT

R L

Example 1:

When input (REC) of an audio recording device (e.g., a cassette deck) with TAPE 1 as an input source is connected to AUDIO OUT 1, set “Analog 1” to “Tape 1

Rec Out.”

Example 2:

When sound input of a picture recording device (e.g., a

VCR) with VIDEO 1 as an input source is connected to

AUDIO OUT 2, set “Analog 2” to “Video 1 Rec Out.”

Example 3:

When the amplifier for Zone 2 is connected to AUDIO

OUT 5, set “Analog 5” to “Zone 2 Out.”

When nothing is connected:

Select “Not Used.”

Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out

This item is displayed when “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3

Out” is specified for Analog 1-5 above. The default setting for “Zone 2 Out” is “Pre Out (variable)” and for

“Zone 3 Out” is “Line Out (fixed).”

Pre Out (variable):

Select this when you want to set

“variable” for output to a device connected to Zone 2 or

Zone 3. You should operate the RDC-7.1 to adjust the sound volume from the device in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

Line Out (fixed):

Select this when you want to set

“fixed” for output to a device connected to Zone 2 or

Zone 3. You should operate the amplifier connected to the terminal to adjust the sound volume from the device in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

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Opt 1 Out, Opt 2 Out, Coax 1 Out, Coax 2 Out

Specify a setting for “DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1-2” and “DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL 1-2.”

You can select from Tape 1 Rec Out, Tape 2 Rec Out,

Video 1 Rec Out, Video 2 Rec Out, Video 3 Rec Out,

Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out, and Not Used.

1 1

2

OUT

2

Example 1:

When input (REC) of an audio sound recording device

(e.g., an MD recorder) with TAPE 2 as an input source is connected to DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 1, set “Opt 1

Out” to “Tape 2 Rec Out.”

Example 2:

When input (IN) of a picture recording device (e.g., a

DVD recorder) with VIDEO 2 as an input source is connected to DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL 2, set “Opt 2

Out” to “Video 2 Rec Out.”



HDMI Out

This sub-menu appears when the HDMI terminal board

[L] is inserted.

This setting allows you to enable/disable audio output from the HDMI terminal. Use this setting when the

HDMI terminal of a TV is connected to the HDMI terminal of the RDC-7.1 and you want to enable HDMI audio output of the RDC-7.1 from the TV speakers.

Usually leave this setting to its default, “Disable.”

Disable (Default):

Disables HDMI audio output.

Enable:

Enables HDMI audio output.

Video Output Assign Sub-menu

This sub-menu appears when the video terminal board [H] and [I] is inserted.

This setting allocates video output jacks on the

RDC-7.1 to input (play) sources. The setting varies depending on the connection conditions.

The RDC-7.1 is equipped with composite video output jacks for four lines, and S video output jacks for four lines.

1 3

2

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

4

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO


Terminals

Composite Video 1 (VIDEO OUT 1)




S-Video 1 (S VIDEO OUT 1)




Default input settings

Monitor Out B

Zone 2 Out

Zone 3 Out

Monitor Out A (fixed)

Video 1 Rec Out

Video 2 Rec Out

Video 3 Rec Out

Monitor Out A (fixed)

Composite Video 1-3, S-Video 1-3

This is a setting for the composite video output jacks

(VIDEO OUT 1-3) and S video output jacks (S VIDEO

OUT 1-3).

For Composite Video 1-3, you can select from Monitor

Out A, Monitor Out B, Video 1 Rec Out, Video 2 Rec

Out, Video 3 Rec Out, Zone 2 Out, Zone 3 Out, and Not

Used.

• You can set “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out” only when

“Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out” is selected from the

Audio Output Assign sub-menu.

For S Video 1-3, you can select from Monitor Out A,

Monitor Out B, Video 1 Rec Out, Video 2 Rec Out,

Video 3 Rec Out, and Not Used.

Example 1:

When the video port of a picture recording device (e.g., a VCR) with VIDEO 1 as an input source is connected to VIDEO OUT 2, you should set “Composite Video 2” to “Video 1 Rec Out.”

Example 2:

When you want to connect a TV set to VIDEO OUT 3 to watch it in main room A, set “Composite Video 3” to

“Monitor Out A.”



Composite Video 4, S-Video 4

The composite video output jacks (VIDEO OUT 4), and

S video output jacks (S VIDEO OUT 4) are fixed to

Monitor Out A, you cannot change this setting. You should connect a TV set and a projector used in main room A to VIDEO OUT 4 or S VIDEO OUT 4.

Input Setup

Items described here are set when you press the input source buttons.

The RDC-7.1 is equipped with several types of jacks in addition to the standard audio and video jacks, and multiple jacks are provided for each type. You may freely assign input sources such as CD, PHONO, TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, and

VIDEO 1-6 to these jacks.

Moreover, you can preset a listening mode, specify names for display, adjust audio delays, correct the difference in the volume level from other input sources, and set the 12V trigger.

In particular, please be careful when setting the input jacks. Please properly specify settings for correct selection of pictures and audio to be played by referring to the information you wrote down in the Your System Setting booklet.

In the case of NET AUDIO, you can specify settings for the server (See page 99).

Settings defaults are as follows:

OSD Indication Audio Assign

Analog Audio Multichannel Digital Audio i.LINK

Name of Terminal to be Set

NET AUDIO

CD

PHONO

TUNER

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 4

VIDEO 5

VIDEO 6

AUDIO IN MULTI-CH

IN

No

1

No

No

Phono

No

No

No

6

7

4

5

2

3

8

9

No

No

No

1

No

No

No

No

No

No

DIGITAL IN

No

Opt 2

No

USA: Coax 6

Others: No

Opt 3

Coax 1

Opt 1

Coax 2

Coax 3

Opt 4

Opt 5

Coax 4

Coax 5

i.LINK

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Last

Last

3

4

1

2

5

6

No

Video Assign

Composite

Video

S-Video

VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN

Component

Video

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

HDMI

HDMI IN

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

Last

3

4

1

2

No

No

5

Last

Last

RCA 1

RCA 2

RCA 3

RCA 4/BNC

No

No

No

Last

Last

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video

Video

Video

Video

Video

Note:

Defaults may differ depending on your region or option board in use.

USA: USA and Canadian models

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Follow procedures below to change any setting:

1

Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select the input source that you want to set.

2


[Setup] button.

The Main Menu appears onscreen.

3

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Input

Setup,” and then press the [Enter] button.

The sub-menu is displayed.

2.Input Setup

==Input:XXXXXX=======

1.Audio Assign

2.Video Assign


4.Character Edit

5.IntelliVolume

6.Delay

7.Picture Setting

8.12V Trigger Assign

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4

5

6

7

Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select an item you want to set, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to set the desired value.

Other items should be selected in the same way.

Press the [Return] button.

The display returns to the sub-menu.

Repeat procedures 4-5 to set desired items sequentially.

When all of the items are set, go to procedure 7.


Settings are completed and the menu screen disappears.

Hint:

When you perform the procedures on the RDC-7.1, after selecting the input source using the input source buttons, press the [Setup] button. Next, select the menu you want to configure by pressing the [ ]/[ ] buttons and press the [Enter] button to confirm the selection.

Then, after selecting the sub-menu you want to configure by pressing the [ ]/[ ] buttons, select your value by pressing the [ ]/[ ] buttons, and press the

[Enter] button to confirm the value. If you want to go back to the previous operation, press the [Exit] button.

Example 1

In assignment of a DVD recorder to input of VIDEO 1, when the analog audio input is connected to “VIDEO

1,” the digital audio to “COAXIAL 2,” and the video to

“S VIDEO 2” and “COMPONENT 2.”

1. Press the [Input] button, and then roll the scroll wheel to select “VIDEO 1.”

2. Press the scroll wheel, and then press the [Setup] button to display the Main Menu.


4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Audio Assign” from the sub-menu, and then press the [Enter] button.

5. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Analog Audio,” and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “1.”

6. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Digital Audio,” and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Coax 2.”

7. Press the [Return] button to return to the sub-menu.

8. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Video Assign,” and then press the [Enter] button.

9. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “S-Video,” and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “2.”

10. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Component

Video,” and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select

“RCA 2.”

11. Press the [Setup] button.

Setting is completed and the menu screen disappears.

Audio Assign Sub-menu (when input is other than NET AUDIO)

The following are settings for audio. When input is

“NET AUDIO,” see the following page.

Analog Audio

The following are settings for analog audio output:

Phono:

Select the device connected to “AUDIO IN

PH.”

1-9:

Select the device connected to the jack of “AUDIO

IN 1-9.”

No:

Select this when no device is connected.

Multichannel

This item appears when the multichannel terminal board

[E] is inserted. When the multichannel terminal board contains a single set of multichannel terminals, available options are “1” and “No.”

1:

Select the device connected to the jack of “MULTI-

CH IN 1.”

2:

Select the device connected to the jack of “MULTI-

CH IN 2.”

No (Default):


Surr Back Channel


[E] is inserted.

The following are settings for “Multichannel 1” or

“Multichannel 2” described above, and cannot be specified separately for each input source. For example, when the input source is CD and “Surround Back

Channel” is set to “Not Used (5.1 ch)” for

“Multichannel 1,” switching the input source to DVD and “Surround Back Channel” to “SBL/SBR (7.1ch)” will also change “Surround Back Channel” associated with CD to “SBL/SBR (7.1ch).”

Not Used (5.1 ch):

Select this when not using the surround back channel.

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SBL/SBR (7.1 ch) (Default):

Select this when using the surround back channel.

Subwoofer Sensitivity


[E] is inserted.

The following are also settings for “Multichannel 1” or

“Multichannel 2” (cannot be specified separately for each input source).

Some DVD decks output the LFE channel at 15 dB lower than the other channels in the multichannel output.

The level setting under the Level Calibration sub-menu is applied to the analog and digital inputs as well as the multichannel input. Therefore, in this setting, you can set the optimum LFE channel level applied only to the multichannel input.

You can select from 0 (Default), +5, +10 and +15 dB.

Digital Audio

The following are settings for digital audio output.

Opt 1-Opt 6:

Select the device connected to “DIGITAL

IN OPTICAL 1-6.”

Coax 1-Coax 6:

Select the device connected to

“DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 1-6.”

AES/EBU:

Select the device connected to “DIGITAL

IN (BALANCED) AES/EBU.” The “AES/EBU” is available when the board [E] equipped with AES/EBU terminal is inserted.

No:


Digital Format

For digital connections, you can set the digital signals to be detected preferentially. When “Digital Audio” is set to “No” on the Audio Assign Sub-menu above, this item is not displayed.

Auto

: Automatically detects the format of input signals.

The signal format (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, AAC, etc.) used for the selected source is automatically detected, and necessary decoding is performed.

DTS:

Select for DTS decoding. You should select this if you feel it takes too long to detect the signals when you have selected “Auto,” or if you dislike noises caused by

CDs fast forwarding or rewinding.

If any sound other than DTS is input, there is no sound.

PCM:

Select for PCM decoding. You should select this if you dislike omission of the top of a subsequent tune when you have selected “Auto.”

If any sound other than PCM is input, there is no sound.

Note:

When playing any DTS-type CD or LD, always select

“Auto” and “DTS.” Selecting “PCM” will cause noises.

i.LINK

This item appears when the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal board [A] is inserted.

When you connect multiple devices using the i.LINK(AUDIO) interface, the device names in the i.LINK connection appear and you can choose the input device from them using the cursor ([ ]/[ ]) buttons.

The device selected here will be the preferred device among the connected i.LINK(AUDIO) devices.

No:

Select this when connected i.LINK(AUDIO) devices are not selected as input devices.

Music Server Sub-menu (When input is NET AUDIO)

This sub-menu appears when the ETHERNET terminal board [B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.

Select Server

When input Music Server is selected from NET

AUDIO, you can specify a server to be connected (See page 77).

Video Assign Sub-menu

The following are settings for video.

This sub-menu appears when the video terminal board [H] and [I] is inserted.

Composite Video

1-6:

Select the device connected to the “VIDEO IN 1-

6” jack.

Last:

Select this when you want video signal from the device you last selected to be output.

No:


S-Video

1-6:

Select the device connected to the “S VIDEO IN 1-

6” jack.

Last:


No:


Component Video

RCA 1-4:

Select the device connected to the

“COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1-4” jack. The “RCA 4” is available when the video terminal board [J] contains the

RCA-type COMPONENT VIDEO IN 4 terminals.

BNC:

Select the device connected to the “COMPONENT

VIDEO IN” BNC type jack. The “BNC” is available when the video terminal board [J] contains the BNC-type

COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals.

Last:


No:


HDMI

This item appears when the HDMI terminal board [L] is inserted.

1:

Select the device connected to the “HDMI IN 1” jack. When selecting this, the video signal from the

HDMI IN 1 terminal will also be output to the HDMI

OUT terminal.

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2:

Select the device connected to the “HDMI IN 2” jack. When selecting this, the video signal from the

HDMI IN 2 terminal will also be output to the HDMI

OUT terminal.

VIDEO:

Select this when you want the video signal such as Composite Video, S Video, and Component

Video to be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.

Last:


No:


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Listening Mode Preset Sub-menu

You can specify a listening mode you frequently use for each input source.

When a picture you like and frequently watch is a

Dolby Digital source, for example, you may specify

“Dolby Digital,” and if a CD of classical music you are fond of is a PCM source, you can specify “Pure Audio.”

Selecting “Last” will set the same listening mode as the one you last specified for that source.

• If “Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not

Used” on the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the option “PL IIx” is set to “PL II.”

• If “Surr L/R” is set to “Not Used” on the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu, you cannot select THX,

Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra, Unplugged,

Studio-Mix, or TV Logic.

• If both of “Center” and “Surr L/R” are set to “Not

Used” on the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, you cannot select THX, Mono Movie, Enhance,

Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix, TV Logic, All Ch

Stereo, or Full Mono.

Analog/PCM

Here, you can specify the listening mode for playing

PCM signals from CDs and analog signals from records and cassette tapes. This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

You can select from the listening modes listed below:

(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo (Default), Mono, PL IIx/

NEO:6, THX, Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra,

Unplugged, Studio-Mix, TV Logic, All Ch Stereo, Full

Mono, Dolby VS, and Last.

(Zone 2)

Direct, Stereo, Mono, Dolby VS, and Last.

Dolby Digital


Dolby Digital signals. This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, Dolby Digital

(Default), THX, Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra,



(Zone 2)


DTS


DTS signals. This option can be set for Main B and

Zone 2 as well as for Main A.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, DTS (Default),

THX, Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra, Unplugged,

Studio-Mix, TV Logic, All Ch Stereo, Full Mono,

Dolby VS, and Last.

(Zone 2)


AAC


AAC signals. This option can be set for Main B and



(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, AAC (Default),



Dolby VS, and Last.

(Zone 2)


i.LINK (IEEE1394):DVD-Audio



DVD-Audio on a device connected to the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, DVD-Audio




i.LINK (IEEE1394):SACD



Super Audio CD on a device connected to the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, SACD (Default),



Dolby VS, and Last.

D.F.2ch

Here, you can specify the listening mode for playing digital signals such as Dolby Digital recorded through two channels. This option can be set for Main B and



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(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono

,

PLIIx/NEO:6

(Default)

,

THX, Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra,


Mono

,

Dolby VS, and Last.

(Zone 2)


D.F. Mono

Here, you can specify the listening mode for playing digital signals such as Dolby Digital and AAC recorded in monaural. This option can be set for Main B and



(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono (Default), Mono

Movie, Enhance, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-Mix,

TV Logic, All Ch Stereo, Full Mono, Dolby VS, and

Last.

(Zone 2)


D.F. Multiplex

Here, you can specify the listening mode for AAC sound multiplex broadcasting (e.g., a bilingual broadcast). This option can be set for Main B and Zone

2 as well as for Main A.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, Multiplex (Default),

Mono Movie, Enhance, Orchestra, Unplugged, Studio-

Mix, TV Logic, All Ch Stereo, Full Mono, Dolby VS, and Last.

(Zone 2)

Direct, Stereo, Mono, Multiplex, Dolby VS, and Last.

Multichannel


[E] is inserted.

Here, you can specify the listening mode for analog multichannel connection.


(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Mono, Multichannel




176.4/192 kHz

Here, you can specify the listening mode for playing audio output signals at 192 kHz and 176.4 kHz such as

DVD-Audio. This option can be set for Main B and



(Main A/B)

Pure Audio, Direct, Stereo, Last

(Zone2)

Direct, Stereo, Last

Character Edit Sub-menu

Character Display

Specify whether or not the name given to an input source should be displayed.

No

: The name given is not displayed. Only the name of the input source is displayed.

Yes (Default)

: The name given is displayed when the input source is replaced.

Character

When “Yes” is selected for “Character Display” above, you can name the input source.

You are allowed to enter up to ten characters.

Carry out the following operations on the Character

Input screen:

1

123456789012345678901234

2-4.Character Input

2 Input:VIDEO3

3

b.Character

4 :

5 ABCDEFGHIJKLM

6 NOPQRSTUVWXYZ

7 abcdefghijklm

8 nopqrstuvwxyz

9 0123456789-.’

0 ()+*/=,:;!?_

1

2

1

2

3

4

Press the [ ] button to select

“Character,” and then press the [ ] button to display the Character Input screen.

Press the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select characters you want to enter, and then press the [Enter] button.

Repeat step 2 above to enter up to ten characters.

If you have selected the wrong character:

Pressing [Return] moves the cursor back to the previous character.

To change a character:

1. Press the [Enter] button (repeatedly) to locate the cursor on the character to be corrected.

2. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the new character, and then press the [Enter] button.

If the name is shorter than ten characters, enter blanks to make the length of the name ten characters.


Setup is complete, and the menu screen disappears.

To erase all the characters entered:

At step 1 above, press the [ ] button instead of the [ ] button.

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IntelliVolume Sub-menu

When multiple devices are connected to the RDC-7.1, the volume may vary for a device even when volume settings on the RDC-7.1 are identical.

Reducing the variance in the volume level will allow you to enjoy sounds at the same volume level without adjusting the volume control on the RDC-7.1.

IntelliVolume

Use the [ ] button when the volume is louder than other devices, and the [ ] button when the volume is quieter.

You can set at 0.5 dB intervals within a range from

–12.0 dB to +12.0 dB. The default is 0.0 dB.

Delay Sub-menu

This section describes how to adjust the delay of sounds.

A/V Sync

When the picture is not synchronized with the sound, you can synchronize them using these settings. This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for

Main A.

You can set at 0.1 ms intervals within a range from

0.0 ms to 300.0 ms.

Relative Delay - Center, Surr L/R, Surr Back

Our proprietary “Enhanced Special Positioning

Algorithm” (an extended three-dimensional positioning algorithm) fine tunes the sound field. This algorithm is able to create a maximum delay of 10 ms in the output of each speaker. This delay is equivalent to a distance of about 3 meters between speakers. This option can be set for both Main A and Main B.

• When “Center” is set to “Not Used” on the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu, there is no setting for

“Center.” Likewise, if “Surr L/R” is set to “Not

Used,” or “Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front,” or “Not Used,” there is also no setting for corresponding speakers.

You can set at 0.1 ms intervals within a range from

–10.0 ms to +10.0 ms. The default is 0.0 ms.

Use this function to fine tune your surround environment after setting the distance between speakers

(See page 93) and the volume level (See page 94).

Extending the distance between speakers (widening the delay in time) will expand the sound field, while reducing the distance (narrowing the delay) will make the sound field sharper.

12V Trigger Assign Sub-menu

When the 12V TRIGGER OUT jack on the RDC-7.1 is connected to the 12V TRIGGER IN jack of a device, you can specify the room where you are going to trigger the device to turn on the power (for connection details, see pages 47, 49).


Trigger A

Trigger B

Trigger C

Trigger D

Trigger E

Trigger A-E

Room setting

Main

Zone 2

Zone 3

Off

Main

2

0

0

1

2

Delay

The following are settings for the 12V trigger jacks A-

E:

Off:

Select when not using.

Main:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in the main room.

Zone 2:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in Zone 2.

Zone 3:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in Zone 3.

Main/Zone 2:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in the main room or Zone 2.

Main/Zone 3:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in the main room or Zone 3.

Zone 2/Zone 3:

Select when you want to power on a connected device only used in Zone 2 or Zone 3.

Main/Zone 2/Zone 3:

Select when you want to power on a connected device used in any area: main room,

Zone 2, or Zone 3.

A delay-E delay

When a 12V trigger-connected device is powered on, a large amount of current may, depending on the device type, flow instantaneously. To ease the effects of this problem, you can set time interval differences for output signals from the 12V Trigger.

Setting time interval differences may prevent unnecessary noise (bubbling sounds).

0 sec:

Select when not setting any difference.

1 sec:

Select when setting output signals 1 second after power on to the RDC-7.1.

2 sec:

Select when setting output signals 2 seconds after power on to the RDC-7.1.

3 sec:

Select when setting output signals 3 seconds after power on to the RDC-7.1.

Listening Mode Setup

This menu allows you to configure the listening mode settings including audio effect and playback options.

Mono Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play a source in the

Mono listening mode.

a. Re-EQ/Academy

This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ or Academy effect is applied or not. Use these effects when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound. This option can also be set for Zone 2.

Off (Default):

The effects are not applied.

Re-EQ On:

Adjusts the soundtrack in which the treble is overemphasized, so that the sound is optimized for home theater.

Academy On:

Lowers the treble level and filters the noise when the source contains emphasized treble sound and too much hiss, such as an old mono audio movie recorded onto videotape.

b. Input Channel

This option configures the output method when you play the stereo input source in the Mono listening mode.

This option can also be set for Zone 2.

Auto L+R (Default):

The same audio signals are output from the left and right speakers.

Left:

When you play an input source with different languages recorded on each channel, the left channel is output from the left and right speakers.

Right:

When you play an input source where different languages are recorded on each channel, the right channel is output from the left and right speakers.

c. Output Speaker

This option configures the speakers to use when playing the source in the Mono listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use.

Center A (Default):

Outputs the source only from the center speaker configured to “Speaker A.”

Center B:

Outputs the source only from the center speaker configured to “Speaker B.”

Center A+B:

Outputs the source from the center speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

Front L/R A:

Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

Front L/R B:

Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

Front L/R A+B:

Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

Note that this option is not available when the front speakers are in Bi-amp configuration.

• When the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Center A,”

“Center B,” “Center A+B,” and “Front L/R A.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Center” is set to “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Front L/R A,” “Front L/R B,” and

“Front L/R A+B.” In this case, the default setting is

“Front L/R A.”

• When the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Center A,”

“Front L/R A,” “Front L/R B,” and “Front L/R A+B.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Center” is set to “Not Used” and the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, this setting will not be displayed.

d. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the Mono listening mode. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker B)

Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the

Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “A” or “Not Used.”

A (Default):

Outputs the source only from the subwoofer connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

A terminal.

B:

Outputs the source only from the subwoofer connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT B terminal.

A+B:

Outputs the source from the subwoofers connected to SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A and

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT B terminals.

Not Used:

No subwoofers are used for playback.

Multiplex Setup Sub-menu


D.F. Multiplex listening mode.


This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ or Academy effect is applied or not. Use these effects when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound. This option can also be set for Zone 2.

Off (Default):


Re-EQ On:


Academy On:


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b. Multiplex Input Channel

This option allows you to select the preferred audio channel when the input is the AAC/Dolby Digital sound multiplex signal. This option can also be set for Zone 2.

The input channel setting made here will be applied to all the listening modes for the Dolby Digital and AAC input signal “1+1” sources.

Main (Default):

The main channel is preferred for output.

Sub:

The sub-channel is preferred for output.

Main+Sub:

The main and sub-channel are output.

c. Output Speaker

This option configures the speakers to use when playing the source in the D.F. Multiplex listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use.

Center A:

Outputs the source only from the center speaker configured to “Speaker A.”

Center B:

Outputs the source only from the center speaker configured to “Speaker B.”

Center A+B:


Front L/R A (Default):


Front L/R B:


Front L/R A+B:

Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

Note that this option is not available when the front speakers are in Bi-amp configuration.

• When the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Center A,”

“Center B,” “Center A+B,” and “Front L/R A.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Center” is set to “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Front L/R A,” “Front L/R B,” and

“Front L/R A+B.” In this case, the default setting is

“Front L/R A.”

• When the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “Center A,”

“Front L/R A,” “Front L/R B,” and “Front L/R A+B.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Center” is set to “Not Used” and the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, this setting will not be displayed.

d. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the D.F. Multiplex listening mode.

Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than

“Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

However, when the “(Speaker B) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be

“A” or “Not Used.”

A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:

Outputs the source from the subwoofers connected to SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A and


Not Used:


Stereo Setup Sub-menu


Stereo listening mode.


This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ or Academy effect is applied or not in the Stereo listening mode. Use these effects when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound. This option can also be set for Zone 2.

Off (Default):


Re-EQ On:


Academy On:


b. Front Speaker

This option configures the speakers to use when playing the source in the Stereo listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:

Outputs the source from the front speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.” Note that this option is not available when the front speakers are in Bi-amp configuration.

c. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the Stereo listening mode. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the







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A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:

Outputs the source from the subwoofers connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A and


Not Used:



Direct or Pure Audio listening mode.

a. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source in the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to

“Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


b. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source in the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to


A (Default):

Outputs the source from the center speaker configured to “Speaker A.”

B:

Outputs the source from the center speaker configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B:


c. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source in the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/

R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration submenu.

A (Default):

Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

B:

Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B:

Outputs the source from the surround speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

d. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source in the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr

Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.

• When the settings for “(Speaker A) Surr Back” and

“(Speaker B) Surr Back” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu differ, the available options will be “A” and

“B.”

A (Default):

Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker A.”

B:

Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker B.”

A+B:

Outputs the source from the surround back speakers configured to “Speaker A” and “Speaker B.”

e. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

However, when the “(Speaker B) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “A” or “Not

Used.”

A (Default):

Outputs the source only from the subwoofer connected to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


Multichannel Input Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play an analog multichannel source such as DVD-Audio and Super

Audio CD.

This sub-menu appears when the multichannel terminal board [E] is inserted.

a. SB Mode (5ch)

This option selects the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch analog multichannel source as a

6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to all of the multichannel input signals.

• This option will not appear when the Surr Back

Channel setting in the Audio Assign sub-menu is set to “SBL/SBR (7.1ch).”

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• When the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for

Front” or “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration submenu, this option will not be displayed.

Dolby EX:

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Digital EX mode.

PL IIx Movie (Default):

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Movie mode.

• When you set the (Speaker A) Surr Back setting to

“Main A 1ch (SBL)” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, you cannot select “PLIIx Movie.”

PL IIx Music:

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode.

NEO:6:

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the DTS NEO:6 mode.

Off:

Plays an original 5.1ch source as it is.

b. Re-EQ

This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ effect is applied or not when playing an analog multichannel source such as DVD-Audio and Super

Audio CD. Use this effect when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound.

Off (Default):

The effect is not applied.

On:


c. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays an analog multi channel source such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


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d. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when the RDC-7.1 plays an analog multichannel source such as DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Center” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


e. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays an input source such as DVD-

Audio and Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the

Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


f. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays an input source such as DVD-

Audio and Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker

B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker

A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front,” or “Not

Used,” this setting will not be displayed.


“(Speaker B) Surr Back” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu differ, the available options will be “A” and

“B.”

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


g. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when the

RDC-7.1 plays an input source such as DVD-Audio and

Super Audio CD. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker


B) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “A” or “Not Used.”

A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



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i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio Input

Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play DVD-Audio that is input from the i.LINK(AUDIO) interface.

This sub-menu appears when the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal board [A] is inserted.

a. LFE Level

This option allows you to set the bass level for the i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio listening mode. The

LFE level setting made here will be applied to all of the i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio input signals. The available settings are –

∞

dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, and 0 dB.

The option defaults to “0.”

b. SB Mode (5ch)

Selects the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to the i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio input signal “*/2.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, this option will not be displayed.

Dolby EX:


PLIIx Movie:

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode.



PLIIx Music:


NEO:6:


Off (Default):


c. Re-EQ

This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ effect is applied or not. Use this effect when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound.

Off (Default):


On:


d. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays DVD-Audio. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


e. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when the RDC-7.1 plays DVD-Audio. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the



A (Default):


B:


A+B:


f. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays DVD-Audio. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


g. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays DVD-Audio. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for

Front” or “Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.


“(Speaker B) Surr Back” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu differ, the available options will be “A” and “B.”

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


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h. Subwoofer


RDC-7.1 plays DVD-Audio. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker



A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


i.LINK(IEEE1394):SACD Input Setup

Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play a Super Audio CD input from the i.LINK(AUDIO) interface.

This sub-menu appears when the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal board [A] is inserted.

a. LFE Level

This option allows you to set the bass level for the i.LINK(IEEE1394): SACD listening mode. The LFE level setting made here will be applied to all of the i.LINK(IEEE1394): SACD input signals. The available settings are –

∞

dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, and 0 dB. The option defaults to “0.”


Selects the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to the i.LINK(IEEE1394):SACD input signal “*/2.”


Dolby EX:


PLIIx Movie:




PLIIx Music:


NEO:6:


Off (Default):


c. Re-EQ


Off (Default):


On:



This option configures the front speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays a Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the center speaker to use when the RDC-7.1 plays a Super Audio CD. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to “Main A” in the


A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays a Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


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This option configures the surround back speakers to use when the RDC-7.1 plays a Super Audio CD. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for





A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Subwoofer


RDC-7.1 plays a Super Audio CD. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A)

Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker B) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “A” or “Not Used.”

A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


Dolby Digital Setup Sub-menu


Dolby Digital listening mode.

a. LFE Level

This option allows you to set the bass level for the Dolby

Digital listening mode. The LFE level setting made here will be applied to all of the Dolby Digital input signals.

The available settings are –

∞

dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, and 0 dB. The option defaults to “0.” This option can also be set for Zone 2.

b. Late Night

This option allows you to set how the Late Night function works (See page 57). The setting you select here will be applied to all of the Dolby Digital input signals. Note that the Late Night setting will not be retained and will return to “Off” after the RDC-7.1 enters the standby state. This option can also be set for

Zone 2.

Off:

Disables the Late Night function.

Low:

Narrows the volume range.

High:

Narrows the volume range more than the “Low” setting.

c. Dolby EX

This option configures the Dolby EX effect when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode.

Auto:

Automatically plays a source using the Dolby EX mode when the source contains the Dolby Digital EX identification signal. When this signal is not contained, the setting of “SB Mode (5ch)” is applied.

Manual:

The setting of “SB Mode (5ch)” is applied regardless of the Dolby Digital EX identification signal.

d. SB Mode (5ch)

This option allows you to select the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to the Dolby Digital input signal “*/2.”

• When the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu, this option will not be displayed.

Dolby EX:


PLIIx Movie (Default):


Movie mode.



PLIIx Music:


NEO:6:


Off:


e. Re-EQ


Off (Default):


On:


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f. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode.

Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main

A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


g. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode.

Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


i. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr





A (Default):


B:


A+B:


j. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the Dolby Digital listening mode.

Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the






A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


DTS Setup Sub-menu


DTS listening mode.

a. LFE Level

This option allows you to set the bass level for the DTS listening mode. The LFE level setting made here will be applied to all of the DTS input signals. The available settings are –

∞

dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, and 0 dB. The option defaults to “0.” This option can also be set for

Zone 2.


This option allows you to select the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to the DTS input signal “*/2.”


NEO:6:


Dolby EX:


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PLIIx Music:


Off:


c. Re-EQ


Off (Default):


On:



This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source in the DTS listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source in the DTS listening mode. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the



A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source in the DTS listening mode.

Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main


A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source in the DTS listening mode.

Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main

A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for





A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the DTS listening mode. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the






A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


AAC Setup Sub-menu


AAC listening mode.

a. LFE Level

This option allows you to set the bass level for the AAC listening mode. The LFE level setting made here will be applied to all of the AAC input signals. The available settings are –

∞

dB, –20 dB, –10 dB, and 0 dB. The option defaults to “0.” This option can also be set for Zone 2.


Selects the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround back setting you select here will be applied to the AAC input signal “*/2.”

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Dolby EX:




Movie mode.



PLIIx Music:


NEO:6:

Plays a 5.1ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the DTS NEO:6NEO:6 mode.

Off:


c. Re-EQ


Off (Default):


On:



This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source in the AAC listening mode. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source in the AAC listening mode. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to “Main A” in the


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


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This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source in the AAC listening mode.



A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source in the AAC listening mode.

Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main

A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for





A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the AAC listening mode. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the






A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:



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Dolby Pro Logic IIx/DTS NEO:6 (2ch

Input only) Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play a 2ch input source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS NEO:6 listening modes. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A)

Center” or “(Speaker A) Surr Back” setting is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker


• When the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used,” the PLII mode will be used instead of the PLIIx mode.

a. Surr Mode (2ch)

Selects the enhancement mode for playback when you play a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source through the RDC-7.1. The surround mode setting you select here will be applied to the Analog/PCM and D.F.

2ch input signals.

• The option “NEO:6 Music” will be available when the

(Speaker A) Surr Back setting is set to “Main A” in the



Plays a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Movie mode.

PLIIx Music:

Plays a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode.

PLIIx Game:

Plays a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode.

NEO:6 Cinema:

Plays a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the DTS NEO:6 Cinema mode.

NEO:6 Music:

Plays a 2ch source as a 6.1 or higher channel source using the DTS NEO:6 Music mode.

b. PLIIx Music Panorama

This option allows you to configure the panorama effect during the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode. This effect will expand the sound space horizontally.

On:

The panorama effect is turned on.

Off (Default):

The panorama effect is turned off.

c. PLIIx Music Dimension

This option allows you to change the entire sound space location either forward or backward during the Dolby

Pro Logic IIx Music mode. The option defaults to “3.”

The value “3” locates the sound space to the center position. If you select values between “2” and “0,” the sound space moves backward. If you select values between “4” and “6,” the sound space moves forward.

Tips:

When you feel the sound space is too expanded or that there is too much surround effect, move the sound space forward to obtain a better balance. When you feel the sound space is just like a mono source or is too narrow, move the sound space backward to obtain a better balance.

d. PLIIx Music Center Width

This option allows you to adjust the sound image width which the center speaker covers during the Dolby Pro

Logic IIx Music mode. When you play the source in the

Dolby Pro Logic II mode and the center speaker is connected to the RDC-7.1, the center channel signal is output only from the center speaker (if the center speaker is not connected, the center channel signal will be equally divided into the left and right front speakers to create a virtual center sound image). In this option, adjust the output balance between the center and front left/right speakers to determine the scale for the central sound image. The available settings for this option are between “0” and “7.” The default value is “3.”

e. NEO:6 Music Center Image

This setting can be made when the (Speaker A) Surr

Back setting is set to “Main A” in the Speaker


The DTS NEO:6 Music mode is a listening mode in which an original 2ch source is played as a 6ch source.

In this mode, the signal for center channel will be created from the signals deducted to some extent from the left and right front channels. This option allows you to configure how much the signals are deducted from the left and right channels to produce the center channel image. The available settings for this option are between “0” and “5.” The default value is “2.”

f. Re-EQ


Off (Default):


On:


g. Front Speaker

This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS

NEO:6 listening modes. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B)

Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


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h. Center Speaker

This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS

NEO:6 listening modes. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B)

Center” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


i. Surr L/R Sp

This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or

DTS NEO:6 listening modes. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the


A (Default):


B:


A+B:


j. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS NEO:6 listening modes. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the

Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the

“(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or

“Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


k. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS

NEO:6 listening modes. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker



A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


THX Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you apply the THX effect in the THX mode. The settings in this sub-menu can be made when the (Speaker A) Surr Back setting is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker


a. Surround EX

This option configures the Surround EX effect.

Auto:

Automatically plays a source using the Surround

EX mode when the source contains the Dolby Digital

EX identification signal. When the Dolby Digital EX identification signal is not contained and the signal is from the multichannel source, the setting of “SB Mode

(5ch)” is applied. When the signal is from the 2ch source, the setting of “SB Mode (2ch)” is applied.

Manual:

The setting of “SB Mode (5ch)” is applied when the signal is from the multichannel source, regardless of the Dolby Digital EX identification signal.

When the signal is from the 2ch source, the setting of

“SB Mode (2ch)” is applied.

b.THX Mode (5ch)

This option allows you to select which THX mode the

RDC-7.1 will use when applying the THX effect to the signal. The THX Mode you select here will be given preference over the SB Mode (5ch).

• When the (Speaker A) Surr Back setting is “Main A

1ch” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu, the available options will be “THX Cinema” and

“SurroundEX.”

THX Cinema:

This mode is suitable for theater movies that are recorded and edited so that they are optimized for playing in a large space such as a movie theater.

SurroundEX:

The RDC-7.1 automatically enters the

THX Surround EX playback mode.

Ultra2 Cinema (Default):

In this new mode for the

THX Ultra2, the RDC-7.1 plays a 5.1ch music or movie as a 7.1 or higher channel source.

Music Mode:

This new mode for the THX Ultra2 is suitable for a music source. In this mode, the RDC-7.1 plays a 5.1ch music source as a 7.1 or higher channel source.


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Games Mode:

In this new mode for the THX Ultra2, the RDC-7.1 plays a 5.1ch game source as a 7.1 or higher channel source.

c. THX Mode (2ch)

This option allows you to select which THX mode the

RDC-7.1 will use when applying the THX effect to the signal.

THX Cinema:

This mode is suitable for theater movies that are recorded and edited so that they are optimized for playing in a large space such as a movie theater.

Games Mode:

In this new mode for the THX Ultra2, the RDC-7.1 plays a 2ch game source as a 7.1 or higher channel source.


This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source with the THX effect applied. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source with the THX effect applied. Select the speaker you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Center” is set to “Main A” in the


A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source with the THX effect applied.



A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source with the THX effect applied. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration submenu. However, when the “(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or “Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source with the THX effect applied. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the






A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


Mono Movie Setup/Enhance Setup/

Orchestra Setup/Unplugged Setup/

Studio-Mix Setup/TV Logic Setup

Sub-menu


IntegraRESEARCH original listening mode. The settings in this sub-menu can be made when the

(Speaker A) Surr L/R setting is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration submenu.

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a. Front Effect

This option allows you to turn off the reverb for the front speakers. This is useful when playing live material that already contains live reverberation as the added reverb simply blurs the original sound. When the Front

Effect is turned off, no reverb is added to the front left, front right, and center speakers and the original reverberation can be heard as it is.

On (Default):

The Front Effect is turned on and the reverb is added.

Off:

The Front Effect is turned off.

b. Reverb Level

This option allows you to adjust the amount of reverb to suit your listening environment, source material, and so on. The available settings are Small, Mid, and Large.

The option defaults to “Mid.”

c. Reverb Time

This option allows you to adjust the reverb time to suit your listening environment, source material, and so on.

The available settings are Short, Mid, and Long. The option defaults to “Mid.”


This option configures the front speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front

L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the center speaker to use when playing the source. Select the speaker you want to use.

This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B)


A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B)

Surr L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker


A (Default):


B:


A+B:



This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Surr





A (Default):


B:


A+B:


h. Subwoofer

This option configures the subwoofer to use when playing the source. Select the terminal to which the subwoofer you want to use is connected. This setting can be made when the “(Speaker A) Subwoofer” is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker



A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


All Ch Stereo Setup/Full Mono Setup

Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the audio effect and playback options when you play a source in the All

Ch Stereo or Full Mono listening modes. The settings in this sub-menu can be made when the (Speaker A)

Center setting is set to an option other than “Not Used” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.


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This option allows you to configure whether the Re-EQ or Academy effect is applied or not in the

IntegraRESEARCH original listening mode. Use these effects when you do not want to overemphasize the treble sound.

Off (Default):


Re-EQ On:


Academy On:




This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front L/

R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration submenu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


c. Center Speaker




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


d. Surr L/R Sp




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


e. Surr Bk Speaker

This option configures the surround back speakers to use when playing the source. Select the speakers you want to use. This setting can be made when the

“(Speaker B) Surr Back” is set to “Main A” in the

Speaker Configuration sub-menu. However, when the

“(Speaker A) Surr Back” is set to “Bi-Amp for Front” or

“Not Used,” this setting will not be displayed.




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


f. Subwoofer




A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


Dolby Virtual Speaker Setup

Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to configure the playback options when you use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect.

a. Mode (2ch or 3ch only)

This option allows you to configure the width of a virtual sound image which is simulated using two or three speakers while you use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect.

Wide:

The breadth of the sound image is emphasized.

Reference (Default):

The general 5.1ch surround sound is simulated.

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This setting can be made when the “(Speaker B) Front

L/R” is set to “Main A” in the Speaker Configuration sub-menu.

A (Default):


B:


A+B:


c. Center Speaker




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


d. Surr L/R Sp




A (Default):


B:


A+B:


e. Subwoofer




A (Default):


A terminal.

B:


A+B:



Not Used:


In Zone 2, you can set the following options.

a. Mode

This option allows you to configure the width of a virtual sound image which is simulated using two speakers while you use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect.

Wide:

The breadth of the sound image is emphasized.

Reference (Default):

The general 5.1 ch surround sound is simulated.

b. Decode (2ch)

This option allows you to select the decode mode before the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect is applied.

Dolby Pro Logic II:

The Dolby Virtual Speaker effect is applied after the signal is decoded with Dolby Pro

Logic II.

DTS NEO:6:

The Dolby Virtual Speaker effect is applied after the signal is decoded with DTS NEO:6.

Dolby Headphone Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to enable/disable the Dolby

Headphone function when you use the headphones.

a. Mode

On (Default):

Enables the Dolby Headphone function.

Off:

Disables the Dolby Headphone function.

Audio Adjust

Tone Control Sub-menu

You can adjust bass, mid, and treble notes for each speaker set.

• For any speaker set to “Not Used” in the Speaker

Configuration sub-menu, no associated setting item is displayed.

Front Bass

Option for adjusting bass notes from front L/R speakers. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from

–12 dB to +12 dB. The default is “0.”


Front Mid

Option for adjusting mid notes from front L/R speakers.

Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from



Front Treble

Option for adjusting treble notes from front L/R speakers. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from



Center Bass

Option for adjusting bass notes from the center speaker.



Center Mid

Option for adjusting mid notes from the center speaker.



Center Treble

Option for adjusting treble notes from the center speaker. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from


Surr L/R Bass

Option for adjusting bass notes from surround L/R speakers. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from


Surr L/R Mid

Option for adjusting mid notes from surround L/R speakers. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from


Surr L/R Treble

Option for adjusting treble notes from surround L/R speakers. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from


Surr Bk Bass

Option for adjusting bass notes from the surround back speaker. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from –12 dB to +12 dB. The default is “0.”


Speaker Configuration sub-menu, this item is not displayed.

Surr Bk Mid

Option for adjusting mid notes from the surround back speaker. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from –12 dB to +12 dB. The default is “0.”



Surr Bk Treble

Option for adjusting treble notes from the surround back speaker. Specify at 1 dB intervals in a range from




Subwoofer Bass

Option for adjusting bass notes from the subwoofer.



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Preference

This menu allows you to configure the listening mode settings including audio effects and playback options.

Volume Setup Sub-menu

a. Volume Display

You can switch the volume indication between an absolute value and a relative value.

Absolute (absolute value):

Displayed in a range from 0 to 100.

Relative (relative value) (Default):

Displayed in a range of –

∞

dB, –81.5 dB, –80 dB......18.0 dB. An absolute volume value of 82 is equivalent to a relative volume value of 0 dB.

b. Muting Level

You can adjust the volume level of muted sounds.

Specify at 10 dB intervals in a range from –

∞

dB and

–50 dB to –10 dB. The default is “–

∞

.” This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

c. Maximum Volume

You can set the maximum output volume level to prevent sounds from becoming too loud. When displaying in absolute values, specify at 0.5 intervals in a range from 50.0 to 99.5. When displaying in relative values, specify at 0.5 dB intervals in a range from

–32 dB to +17.5 dB. If you do not want to set any specific value, leave this item “Off,” the default setting.

This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

d. Power On Volume

You can set a constant volume level of sounds output when the RDC-7.1 is powered on. When displaying in absolute values, specify at 0.5 intervals in a range from

0 to 100. When displaying in relative values, specify at

0.5 dB intervals in a range from –

∞

dB and –81.5 dB to

+18.0 dB (Max). If you want to maintain a selected volume level setting when putting the apparatus into standby status, select “Last.” This option can be set for

Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

Headphone Level Setup Sub-menu

a. Headphone Level

When the volume level differs between speakers and headphones, you can, in advance, fine tune the headphones volume. Adjust at 0.5 dB intervals in a range from –12 dB to +12 dB.

OSD Setup Sub-menu

This sub-menu appears when the video terminal board

[H] and [I] is inserted.

a. Component Video

Specify whether or not to display the On Screen Display

(OSD) on the screen, when both of the source device and TV/projector are connected to the component video terminals. This option can be set for both Main A and

Main B.

OSD On (Default):

OSD is displayed.

OSD Off:

OSD is not displayed.

b. Immediate Display

Specify whether or not to display the description of operations on the screen while you are operating the

RDC-7.1 (when the component video signal is output, nothing is displayed if set to On). This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

On (Default):

Displayed.

Off:

Not displayed.

c. Display Position

Specify the position where the Immediate Display should be displayed. You can set in a range of ten positions from Top to Bottom of the screen. By default, it is displayed at the Bottom of the screen. This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

d. Scan Mode

Specify whether or not to output the video signal with interlace mode.

Interlaced:

Outputs with interlace mode.

NonInterlaced:

Does not output with interlace mode.

e. Net-Tune OSD Display

This item appears when the ETHERNET terminal board

[B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.

Specify whether or not to display a description of operations on the screen when using Net-Tune (when the component video signal is output, nothing is displayed if set to On). This option can be set for Main

B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

On (Default):

Displayed.

Off:

Not displayed.

OSD Position Sub-menu

This sub-menu allows you to adjust the position of the

OSD Setup Menu as it is displayed on your screen. This sub-menu appears when the video terminal board [H] and [I] is inserted. Depending on the monitor used, there may be cases where the OSD Setup Menu is not displayed in the center and parts of the menus are cut off. To adjust the position of the OSD Setup Menu, simply press the cursor buttons to inch the menu to the position you desire. This option can be set for Main B and Zone 2 as well as for Main A.

i.LINK Setup

This menu can be used when connecting to an IntegraRESEARCH i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device.

Wakeup Setup

a. Wakeup on i.LINK (IEEE1394)

Specify connecting condition on standby of the

RDC-7.1.

Enable:

To be left connected.


To be disconnected while the

RDC-7.1 is on standby to save electricity.

for Zone 2, or it will be output in analog format when any source is selected for Zone 2.

Enable:

Enables the DVD Output for Zone 2 function.


Disables the DVD Output for Zone

2 function.

OSD for DVD

a. OSD for DVD

Even when a DVD player is directly connected to the

TV, the OSD screen of the RDC-7.1 can be displayed on the TV monitor if the DVD player is an

IntegraRESEARCH i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready device. In this case, use the i.LINK cable to connect the i.LINK

(AUDIO) terminal on the RDC-7.1 and i.LINK

(AUDIO) terminal on the DVD player.


Select this to block OSD screen display.

Left:

Select this to display the OSD screen on the left side of the TV monitor.

Right:

Select this to display the OSD screen on the right side of the TV monitor.

b. Select DVD

Select the name of the device that should display the

OSD screen using the [ ]/[ ] cursor buttons if multiple IntegraRESEARCH i.LINK (AUDIO)-ready devices are connected to the RDC-7.1. This item does not appear when “Disable” is selected in the OSD for

DVD setting.

OSD for DVD (Zone 2)

When listening in Zone 2, the same setting as above is available.

System Control Setup

a. i.LINK Selector Change

This menu allows you to enable/disable the i.LINK

Selector Change function. When an i.LINK (AUDIO)enable device is used to playback, this function switches the input source to the one assigned to the device.

Enable:

Enables the i.LINK Selector Change function.


Disables the i.LINK Selector

Change function.

b. DVD Output for Zone 2

This option automatically switches the i.LINK Audio

Output of IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo’s DVD players.

With this function enabled, audio signals of SACD will be output through i.LINK when no source is selected

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Network Setup

This menu appears when the ETHERNET terminal board [B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.

If using a broadband router (DHCP function), you need not perform “7. Network Setup” because the DHCP function on the RDC-7.1 is defaulted to “Enable.” When the DHCP function for the broadband router is set to “Disable,” network setup is required. In this case, you have to be knowledgeable about the network.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and Auto IP

are the mechanisms that automatically perform network settings such as IP address on a network device such as the RDC-7.1, a PC, and a broadband router.

DNS (Domain Name System)

is the mechanism that converts a domain name, such as “www.jp.onkyo.com/” used to browse a homepage, to an IP address such as “210.199.170.69” used in actual communications.

IP Address Sub-menu

a. DHCP Settings

Specify whether or not to set DHCP automatically.

Enable (Default):

Enables the DHCP function.

Disable:

Disables the DHCP function.

b. IP Address

Specify if “Disable” is selected in “a. DHCP Settings.”

When an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is connected directly to the RDC-7.1, enter the IP address provided by your ISP. The IP address to be entered must be in the following format. You cannot use the net audio function with an IP address that is not in the following format.

CLASS A:

10.0.0.0–10.255.255.255

CLASS B:

172.16.0.0–172.31.255.255

CLASS C:

192.168.0.0–192.168.255.255

c. SUBNET Mask


When an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is connected directly to the RDC-7.1, enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. The subnet mask is usually

“255.255.255.0.”

d. Gateway


When an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is connected directly to the RDC-7.1, enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.

e. DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2


When an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is connected directly to the RDC-7.1, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP. If connected to a gateway

(router), enter the IP address of the gateway.

When you are informed of a single DNS address, enter the address into “e. 1st.” If informed of two or more, enter one into “f. 2nd.”

Proxy Sub-menu

Specify when connecting to the Internet via a proxy server.

a. Proxy Server

Some ISPs (Internet service providers) use a proxy server to connect to the Internet. In this case, follow the written instructions from the provider to set the proxy.

Enable:

Enables the proxy server function.


Disables the proxy server function.

b. Proxy URL Input

Enter the domain name of the proxy server. When

“Disable” is set for “a. Proxy Server,” selecting this item and pressing the [Enter] button will put the

RDC-7.1 into the character entry mode. Press the [ ]/

[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select numerics, and then press the [Enter] button. When all numerics are entered, exit from the character entry mode.

c. Proxy Port

Enter the port No. of the proxy server. When “Disable” is set for “a. Proxy Server,” selecting this item and pressing the [Enter] button will put the RDC-7.1 into the character entry mode. Press the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select numerics, and then press the [Enter] button. When all numerics are entered, exit from the character entry mode.

Note:

When the settings are complete, press the [Return] button to return to the Network Setup menu. Use the

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select “

→

Save Settings,” and then press the [ ] button to save settings. After setting, saving data will take a few seconds. While saving data, be sure not to turn off the power, otherwise the data will be lost.

MAC Address Sub-menu

a. MAC Address

Confirm the MAC address of your PC. You cannot change the MAC address.

Network Setup

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Client Sub-menu

While the system sending information is called a server, the machine receiving the data is called a “client.”

Multiple clients can be connected to a single server.

From the viewpoint of Net-Tune Central, the RDC-7.1 is a client.

a. Client Name

Confirm the client name used on the Net-Tune system.

The client name is assigned by the RDC-7.1. You cannot change the assigned name.

b. Wakeup on LAN

Specify the network condition on standby of the

RDC-7.1.

Enable:

To be left connected.

Disable:

To be disconnected while the RDC-7.1 is on standby to save electricity.

c. NTSP Port

Specify the TCP/IP port to communicate with Net-Tune

Central. This setting is to determine the port for intercommunication and needs to match the setting at

Net-Tune Central. Do not change the port number unless absolutely necessary. Press the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/

[ ] buttons to select numerics, and then press the

[Enter] button. When all numerics are entered, exit from the character entry mode.

Note:

When the settings are complete, press the [Return] button to return to the Network Setup menu. Use the

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select “

→

Save Settings,” and then press the [ ] button to save settings described in

“Network Setup” on pages 122 and 123. After setting, saving data will take a few seconds. While saving data, be sure not to turn off the power, otherwise the data will be lost.

Specifications:

Ethernet port: 10BASE-T

File type: MP3, WMA, WAV

(supports non-compression format and sampling frequency of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz)

(WMA files with contents protected cannot be played)

Lock/Version Setup

The following sub-menus allow you to lock your settings or display the software version of the RDC-7.1.

Lock Setup Sub-menu

a. Lock

You can lock all of the setting menus to prevent settings from being changed by mistake.

Locked:

Powering on and off will resume the setting when it was locked, discarding any modification that was made after locking.

Unlocked (Default):

No lock on setting operations.

Firmware Version Sub-menu

This section deals with confirmation of the firmware version for each program currently installed in your

RDC-7.1 (No procedure is provided for updating the firmware).

a. Master version

Confirm the firmware version for the main program.

b. i.LINK(IEEE1394) version

Confirm the firmware version for i.LINK. This item appears when the i.LINK(AUDIO) terminal board [A] is inserted.

c. Net-Tune version

Confirm the firmware version for the Net-Tune program. This item appears when the ETHERNET terminal board [B] (for Net Audio) is inserted.

d. HDMI version

Confirm the firmware version for HDMI. This item appears when the HDMI terminal board [L] is inserted.

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The RC-554M/555M remote controller is a useful tool that can operate not only the RDC-7.1, but also all the other components of your home theater. To operate any component other than the RDC-7.1 with the RC-554M/

555M remote controller, press the [Mode] button and use the scroll wheel to select the component to operate.

Before operating a digital component including satellite tuner, cable TV, VCR, and TV with the RC-554M/555M, you need to program the remote control codes of the operated digital component into the RC-554M/555M.

There are two methods. One method is selecting the name of a different brand from the table, entering the setting number listed, and calling up the pre-programming code (See page 130). The other method is sending the commands from the other brand’s remote control directly into this remote controller (See page 136).

Operating IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo

Products Using the Connection

Connecting your -compatible IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo CD player, MD recorder, DVD player, or cassette recorder to the RDC-7.1 via allows you to control your system with the RDC-7.1’s remote controller by pointing it at the RDC-7.1. Since you don’t have to enter any special codes, or do any programming, allows you to control these components quickly and easily. See page 45 for connection information.

Note:

To use the function, you must make an connection and an analog RCA/phono connection between the

AV component and your RDC-7.1, even if they are connected digitally.

DVD Mode

DVD mode is used to control an IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo DVD player connected to the RDC-7.1 via .

To select DVD mode, press the [Mode] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “DVD” appears on the display.

Note:

While neither the [Input] button nor [Mode] button is illuminated, rolling the scroll wheel changes the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously

(when you enter the DVD mode, be sure that the LCD display shows “DVD” in both of the top and bottom lines).

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

+

T V CH

-

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Re turn

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

1

2

3

Press the [Mode] button.

Roll the scroll wheel to select your favorite mode.

• When operating the IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo DVD player, select “DVD.”

• When operating the Onkyo CD player, select

“CD.”

• When operating the Onkyo MD player, select

“MD.”

• When operating the Onkyo cassette tape deck, press the scroll wheel to display “AMP.”

Point the remote controller toward the front panel of the RDC-7.1, and press the appropriate buttons for your operation.


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night Re-EQ

Language Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

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Controller

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1

On button

This button is used to turn on the DVD player.

2

Standby button

This button is used to set the DVD player to Standby.

3


These buttons are used to enter title, chapter, and track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time.

4

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until “DVD” appears on the display.

5

Top Menu button

This button is used to select a DVD’s top menu.

6

Up/Down/Left/Right [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] &

Enter buttons

These buttons are used to navigate DVD menus and the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus. The

[Enter] button is used to start playback of the selected menu title, chapter, or track and to confirm settings.

7


This button is used to select discs on a DVD changer.

8

Return/Exit button

This button is used to exit the DVD player’s onscreen setup menu and to restart menu playback.

9

Display button

This button is used to display information about the current disc, title, chapter, or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

0

Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous chapter or track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current chapter or track. The

Next [ ] button is used to select the next chapter or track.

A

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The FR [ ] button is used to start fast reverse.

The FF [ ] button is used to start fast forward.

B

Pause [ ] button

This button is used to pause DVD playback.

C

Step/Slow [ ]/[ ] buttons

These buttons are used for frame-by-frame playback and slow-motion playback.

D

Subtitle button

This button is used to select subtitles.

E

Audio button

This button is used to select foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS).

F

Repeat button

This button is used to set the repeat playback functions.

G

A-B button

This button is used to set the A–B repeat playback function.

H


This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

I

LIGHT button


J

Clear button

This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers.

K

Input button


“DVD” appears on the display.

L

Menu button

This button is used to select a DVD’s menu.

M


RDC-7.1.

N

Setup/Guide button

This button is used to access the DVD player’s onscreen setup menus.

O

Muting button


P

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start DVD playback.

Q

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop DVD playback.

R

Random button

This button is used with the random playback function.

S

Angle button

This button is used to select different camera angles.

T

Last Memory button

This button is used with the last memory function, which allows you to resume DVD playback from where you left off.

U

Memory button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of titles, chapters, or tracks.

V

Search button

This button is used to search for titles, chapters, tracks, and specific points in time.

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Continued

CD Mode

CD mode is used to control an Onkyo CD player connected to the RDC-7.1 via .

To select CD mode, press the [Mode] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “CD” appears on the display.

Note:


(when you enter the CD mode, be sure that the LCD display shows “CD” in both of the top and bottom lines).

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Re turn

Enter

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night Re-EQ

Language Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

Boxed numbers are for MiniDisc mode (See page 127).

1

On button

This button is used to set the CD player to On or

Standby.

2


These buttons are used to enter track numbers.

3

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until “CD” appears on the display.

4


This button is used to select discs on a CD changer.

5

Display button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

6


The Previous [ ] button is used to select the previous track. During playback it selects the beginning of the current track. The Next [ ] button is used to select the next track.

7

FR/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons



8


This button is used to pause CD playback.

9

Repeat button


0


This button is used to open and close the disc tray.

A

LIGHT button


B

Clear button


C

Input button


“CD” appears on the display.

D


RDC-7.1.

E

Muting button



—

Continued

F

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start CD playback.

G

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop CD playback.

H

Random button


I

Memory button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

MiniDisc Mode

MiniDisc mode is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to the RDC-7.1 via .

To select

MiniDisc mode, press the [Mode] button, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MD” appears on the display.

Note:


(when you select “TAPE2” as the top line, “MD” appears in the bottom line.)

1

On button

This button is used to set the MiniDisc recorder to

On or Standby.

2


These buttons are used to enter track numbers and to enter times for locating specific points in time.

3

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press this button first, and then roll the scroll wheel until “MD” appears on the display.

4

Display button

This button is used to display information about the current disc or track, including the elapsed time, remaining time, total time, and so on.

5



6

FR/FF [ ]/[ ]buttons



7


This button is used to pause MiniDisc playback.

8

Rec [

●

] button

This button is used to start MiniDisc recording.

9

Repeat button


0

Eject [ ] button

This button is used to set eject the MiniDisc.

A

LIGHT button


B

Clear button


C

Input button


“TAPE2” appears on the display.

D


RDC-7.1.

E

Muting button


F

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start MiniDisc playback.

G

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop MiniDisc playback.

H

Random button


I

Memory button

This button is used with the memory playback function, which allows you to create a custom playlist of tracks.

127

128


—

Continued

Tape Mode

Tape mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to the RDC-7.1 via .

To select

Tape mode, press the scroll wheel, placing your remote controller into “AMP” mode

.

Note:


(when you select “TAPE1” as the top line, “AMP” appears in the bottom line.).

Scroll wheel

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

CH

Disc

-

Prev

CH

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Re turn

Enter

Gu id e

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle

Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

1

Mode button

This button is used with the scroll wheel to select the remote controller modes. Press the scroll wheel until “AMP” appears on the display.

2



The Previous/Next [ ]/[ ] buttons may not work properly with some cassette tapes depending on how they were recorded.

3

Rewind/FF [ ]/[ ] buttons

The Rewind [ ] button is used to start rewind.

4


Rec [

●

] button

This button is used to start tape recording.

5

LIGHT button


6

Input button


“TAPE1” appears on the display.

7


RDC-7.1.

8

Muting button


8

Play [ ] button

This button is used to start tape playback.

0

Stop [ ] button

This button is used to stop tape playback.

A

Reverse Play [ ] button

This button is used to start reverse playback.

RC-554M

RC-555M

Using the Remote Controller with Other

Components

You can use the RDC-7.1’s remote controller (RC-

554M/555M) to control your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturers. To do this you can:

• Enter a remote control code for the component that you want to control (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR).

• Learn commands directly from the other component’s remote controller (see page 136).

• Use the Macro function to learn a sequence of actions

(see page 137).

5

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit remote control code.

If the code is accepted,

the following appears on the display for a while, and then the normal display reappears.

Entering a Remote Control Code

By entering the appropriate remote control code for each of your components, you can control each component by selecting the relevant remote controller mode:

DVD, TV, VCR, CBL (cable), or SAT (satellite).

1

Look up the appropriate remote control code for the component.

See “Remote Control Codes” on pages

130-133.

2

Custom

3

Press and hold down the [Custom] button for more than three seconds.

The remote controller enters Custom mode.

Roll the scroll wheel to select

“PRGRM,” and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the the remote controller mode you want to use with the component, and then press the scroll wheel.

The following remote controller modes can be selected: DVD, TV, VCR, CBL, or SAT.

6

If the code is not accepted,

after the message “RETRY” has been displayed, the code entry display reappears, and you should try entering the code again.

To cancel this procedure at any point, press the [Custom] button.

Select the remote controller mode, point the remote controller at the component, and check its operation.

The remote controller buttons that can be used in DVD mode are shown on page 124. Those that can be used with the TV, VCR, CBL, and SAT modes are listed on pages 134 and 135.

Remote Control Codes for an

IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo DVD player

The remote control code that you use with an

IntegraRESEARCH/Onkyo DVD player depends on whether it’s connected via , as follows:

5001:

Use this code if you’ve connected an cable and an RCA/phono analog audio connection cable to your DVD player. This is the default setting, so if you’re using , you don’t need to change it. Point the remote controller at the RDC-7.1 to operate the

DVD player.

5002:

Use this code if your DVD player doesn’t have an socket, or you’re not using . Point the remote controller at the DVD player to operate it.

129

Using the Remote Controller with Other Components

—Continued

Remote Control Codes

When two or more codes are given, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best.

DVD (DVD player)

Manufacturer Control code

Aiwa

Akai

Apex

CyberHome

Denon

GE

Hitachi

Integra

Integra Research

JVC

Kenwood

Magnavox

Marantz

Mitsubishi

Onkyo

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Proscan

RCA

Sanyo

Sony

Technics

Thomson

Toshiba

Xbox

Yamaha

Zenith

5010

5019

5015, 5016

5027

5017, 5020

5003

5009

5001, 5002

5001, 5002

5023

5017

5004, 5021

5025, 5026

5005

5001, 5002

5011, 5017, 5020

5004, 5021, 5028

5006

5003

5003

5012

5007, 5013, 5018,

5029

5020

5022, 5024

5008, 5021

5022

5020

5014, 5021

130

Anglo

Ankaro

Anttron

Apollo

Arcon

Armstrong

Asat

Astra

Astro

AudioTon

Bush

Condor

Conrad

Cosat

Crown

SAT (satellite tuner)


Alba

Allsat

Alltech

Amstrad

4014, 4017, 4025,

4027

4015, 4027

4022, 4025

4013, 4019, 4025,

4030, 4031

4025

4025

4017

4017

4016

4013

4016

4013, 4016, 4024

4019, 4020

4015

4012, 4014

4024

4024

4015, 4023

4013


Manufacturer

Daewoo

Control code

4016, 4017, 4025

Diamond

Dishnet

Dual

Echostar

Einhell

Elta

Engel

Eurosat

Eurosky

Eurostar

Fagor

Ferguson

Fidelity

Fracarro

FTE

Fuba

Galaxis

GE

General Instruments 4003

GMI 4013

Grundig

Hinari

4021, 4029, 4031

4017

Hirschmann

Hitachi

Hughes Network

Systems

Huth

4019, 4035

4036, 4037

4011

4013, 4015, 4024

4014

4013

Imperial

Intertronic

Intervision

Johansson

JVC

Kathrein

4015, 4023, 4024

4015

4009, 4021

4025

Kolon

K-SAT

Kyostar

Lasat

Lenco

Lennox

Loewe

Lorenzen

4017

4025

4017

4013, 4020, 4024

4016, 4017, 4025

4023

4013

4024

4022

4008

4016

4010, 4018, 4025

4013, 4017, 4025

4015, 4017

4025

4013, 4022

4013, 4024

4024

4015, 4023

4012

4030

4017

4025, 4030

4017

4015, 4023

4001, 4002

Macab

Manhattan

Maspro

Matsui

Mediamarkt

Medion

Metronic

Micro Technology

Minerva

Morgan’s

Mysat

Neuhaus

Neusat

Nikko

Nokia

Nordmende

4022

4015, 4020, 4023

4021, 4025

4021

4013

4025

4013, 4017, 4020

4025

4021

4013, 4015, 4025

4025

4019, 4023, 4024,

4025

4025

4013, 4025, 4027

4033

4017, 4020


Manufacturer

Oceanic

Control code

4022

Seemann

SEG

Seleco

Skymaster

Skyvision

Sony

Strong

Sunstar

Techniland

TechniSat

Teco

Teleciel

Telefunken

Teleka

Telemaster

Telewire

Tensai

Thomson

Thorens

Tonna

Toshiba

Triasat

Tristar

Unisat

Octagon

Okano

Optex

Orbit

Orbitech

Pace

Pacific

Palladium

Palsat

Panasonic

Panda

Philips

Phonotrend

Predki

Premier

Primestar

Proscan

Protek

Pye

Quelle

Radix

RCA

4021

4024

4035

4001, 4002

Roadster

Rover

4025

4025

Saba

4014, 4020, 4024,

4027

4017 Samsung

Satcom

SatPartner

4024

4017, 4020, 4027,

4030

Schneider 4029

Sedea Electronique 4017

4016, 4017

4013

4015, 4023

4016

4017, 4019

4012, 4026, 4031

4022

4013, 4017, 4021

4019

4006, 4031

4024

4021, 4029

4015, 4023

4017

4023

4007

4001, 4002

4022

4013

4017, 4028

4015, 4023

4025, 4034

4015

4005, 4031

4016, 4017, 4020

4013

4015, 4023

4019

4013, 4016

4027

4017

4013

4020

4015, 4023

4016

4024, 4025

4022

4015, 4023, 4025

4004

4019

4016

4013


—Continued


Manufacturer

Universum

Vortec

Wela

Zehnder

Zenith

Control code

4021, 4024

4017

4025

4020

4032

CBL (cable receiver)


ABC

Archer

Cabletime

Cableview

Contec

Eastern

Jerrold

3001, 3002, 3021

3006

3028, 3032

3004

3009

3010

GE

Gemini

3001, 3002

3011

General Instruments 3002, 3022

Grundig 3031

Hamlin

Hitachi

3012

3002

3002, 3011, 3013, 3021,

3022, 3023, 3026

3014 Magnavox

Memorex

Movie Time

NEC

Nokia

NSC

Oak

3015

3016

3003

3033

3016

3009

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Proscan

RCA

Realistic

Sagem

Salora

Samsung

Signature

Sprucer

Standard

Component

Starcom

Stargate

3020

3007, 3008, 3014

3017, 3024

3001, 3002

3004, 3020, 3022

3006

3034

3029

3017

3002

3020

3018

Tele+1

Tocom

United Cable

Universal

Videoway

View Star

Zenith

3011, 3021

3011

3030

3013

3021, 3023

3005, 3006

3025

3009, 3014, 3016

3019

VCR

Manufacturer

Aiwa

Akai

GE

GEC

GoldHand

GoldStar

Goodmans

Gradiente

Graetz

Granada

Grandin

Grundig

Harman Kardon

HCM

Hinari

Alba

Anitech

ASA

Baird

Bell & Howell

Blaupunkt

Bush

Canon

Carver

Cimline

Citizen

Colortyme

Craig

Crown

Curtis Mathes

Cyrus

Daewoo

Dansai

Decca

Dimensia

Dumont

Elcatech

Emerson

ESC

Ferguson

Finlandia

Finlux

Firstline

Fisher

Fuji

Funai

Garrard

Hitachi

Ingersol

Interfunk

ITT

JC Penney

Control code

2012, 2046, 2047

2003, 2004, 2022

2033, 2041, 2044, 2045,

2047

2033

2034

2036

2007

2039, 2042

2033, 2041, 2044, 2045,

2047

2010, 2011

2014

2033

2008, 2009

2005

2008

2033

2001, 2005, 2008, 2009,

2010, 2011, 2023, 2026

2034

2012

2033

2034

2001, 2026

2034, 2036, 2037

2033

2003, 2010, 2012, 2022

2043

2035

2034, 2036

2034, 2036, 2037

2033, 2041

2007, 2030, 2036

2004, 2010, 2024

2012

2012

2001, 2002, 2008, 2010,

2011, 2023, 2025, 2026

2034

2033

2005, 2009

2031, 2033

2012

2036, 2043

2030, 2034, 2036

2033

2029, 2033, 2034, 2039,

2040, 2042, 2044

2005

2033, 2044

2028, 2033, 2043, 2044,

2047

2013, 2021, 2025, 2028,

2037, 2038, 2043

2028

2034

2030, 2036, 2043, 2048

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,

2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,

2021

VCR

Manufacturer

Jensen

JVC

Kaisui

Kendo

Kenwood

Kodak

Loewe

Logik

Luxor

Magnavox

Marantz

Matsui

Matsushita

Memorex

Metz

MGA

Minerva

Minolta

Mitsubishi

Motorola

MTC

Multitech

NEC

Neckermann

Nesco

NOBLEX

Nokia

Nordmende

Okano

Olympus

Optonica

Orion

Osaki

Otto Versand

Palladium

Panasonic

Pentax

Pentex Research

Philco

Philips

Phonola

Pioneer

Proline

Proscan

Pye

Quasar

Quelle

Radio Shack

Radio Shack/

Realistic

Radiola

Control code

2013

2008

2030, 2036, 2043

2048

2046

2010

2017

2028, 2041, 2045, 2046,

2047

2033

2034

2033

2010, 2011, 2042

2013, 2021, 2025, 2037

2009

2010, 2011, 2014

2010, 2014, 2017, 2034,

2048

2034

2006, 2013, 2032, 2034

2044

2001, 2002, 2026

2034

2010, 2011

2034

2017

2007, 2008, 2010, 2011,

2012, 2017

2034

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009,

2032, 2035, 2040, 2048

2033

2041, 2046

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

2010

2028, 2034

2028, 2043

2030, 2031, 2036

2010, 2011, 2014, 2019,

2020

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009,

2010, 2014, 2031, 2034

2028, 2041, 2046, 2047

2010

2007, 2008, 2010, 2012,

2019, 2030, 2036

2039

2022

2039

2013, 2021

2013, 2022, 2032, 2034

2010

2008

2008, 2012, 2033

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009,

2032

2034

2033

131


—Continued

132

VCR

Manufacturer

RCA

Realistic

SEG

SEI

Sharp

Shintom

Shorai

Siemens

Singer

Sinudyne

Sonolor

Sony

STS

Sunkai

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tandy

Tatung

Rex

Roadstar

Runco

Saba

Saisho

Salora

Samsung

Sansui

Sanyo

Saville

SBR

Schaub Lorenz

Schneider

Scott

Sears

Teac

Technics

Teknika

Telefunken

Thomson

Thorn

Toshiba

Totevision

Uher

Unitech

Universum

Vector Research

Video Concepts

Wards

XR-1000

Yamaha

Yoko

Zenith

Control code

2001, 2002, 2003, 2008,

2010, 2013, 2021, 2023,

2025, 2026, 2027

2007, 2008, 2010, 2011,

2012, 2017

2048

2033, 2043

2019

2040, 2048

2028, 2041

2030

2008, 2043, 2049

2006, 2032

2007, 2008, 2030, 2036

2047

2034

2036

2033, 2034

2015

2007, 2010, 2013, 2021

2043

2028, 2034

2016, 2017, 2031

2004, 2033, 2036

2028

2034, 2036, 2039

2010

2028, 2034

2030, 2031

2004, 2018, 2024

2010, 2021

2046

2010, 2011, 2012, 2014

2012

2007

2034

2012

2010, 2042

2010, 2012

2048

2048

2035, 2036

2013, 2015, 2022, 2034,

2048

2008

2043

2008

2034, 2039, 2043

2005, 2006

2005, 2006, 2022

2008, 2010, 2012, 2013,

2017, 2021, 2027

2010, 2012

2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

2043

2004, 2019, 2024

Baur

Beko

Bell & Howell

Binatone

Blaupunkt

Boots

Brionvega

Bruns

BSR

Bush

Cascade

Celebrity

Century

Cimline

Citizen

Clatronic

Colortyme

Condor

Contec

Contec/Cony

Continental Edison

Craig

Crosley

Crown

Curtis Mathes

TV

Manufacturer

Admiral

Akai

Akura

Alba

Amplivision

Amstrad

Amtron

Anam National

Anitech

AOC

Arc en Ciel

Arcam

ASA

Audiovox

Autovox

Baird

Bang & Olufsen

Daewoo

Daytron

Decca

Dimensia

Dixi

Dual

Dumont

Electroband

Electrohome

Elta

Control code

1026, 1040, 1062

1048

1035, 1043, 1048, 1050,

1053, 1057

1035

1002

1040

1035, 1043

1004, 1006, 1009, 1017,

1022, 1025

1052

1004, 1006

1052

1035

1007, 1009

1066

1009

1040

1009, 1014, 1035, 1052

1001, 1004, 1006, 1010,

1017, 1022, 1025, 1034

1004, 1005, 1006, 1025,

1035, 1053

1004, 1006, 1025, 1035

1067

1001, 1034

1035

1057, 1068

1004, 1039, 1040

1002

1002, 1003, 1004, 1006,

1008

1035

1002, 1067

1045

1035, 1043

1063

1035, 1067

1009

1003, 1009

1035

1004, 1005, 1006

1066

1063

1040

1009

1040, 1068

1069

1040

1036, 1054, 1055, 1058,

1059, 1068

1052

1010, 1017

1063

1041, 1042, 1044, 1058,

1059

1063

1040

1040

TV

Manufacturer

Emerson

Envision

Erres

Europhon

Fidelity

Finlux

Firstline

Goodmans

Gorenje

Graetz

Granada

Grundig

Hallmark

Hanseatic

Hantarex

HCM

Hinari

Fisher

Formenti

Frontech

Fujitsu

Funai

GE

GEC

Geloso

Genexxa

GoldStar

Hitachi

Huanyu

ICE

Imperial

Infinity

Inno Hit

Interfunk

Intervision

ITT

JBL

JC Penney

Jensen

JVC

Kaisui

Kapsch

Kathrein

Kawasho

Kendo

Kenwood

Kloss Novabeam

Korting

KTV

LG

Control code

1004, 1006, 1007, 1009,

1010, 1017, 1025, 1027,

1029, 1033, 1040, 1070

1004, 1006

1037

1067

1068

1039, 1040, 1067

1035, 1043, 1048, 1049,

1063

1010, 1017, 1052, 1063,

1068

1040

1045, 1062

1070

1009, 1045, 1048, 1070

1001, 1003, 1004, 1006,

1011, 1012, 1019, 1034

1038, 1063, 1067, 1069

1035

1062

1004, 1005, 1006, 1007,

1008, 1025, 1047, 1063

1043, 1053, 1063

1052

1062, 1069

1063, 1067

1039, 1041, 1042, 1058,

1059, 1064

1004, 1006

1060, 1068

1067

1035

1035, 1043

1004, 1006, 1007, 1013,

1027, 1038, 1062, 1063,

1069

1053

1045, 1063

1052

1014

1056, 1067

1055, 1062, 1066, 1069

1045, 1063

1062, 1068, 1069

1014

1001, 1004, 1005, 1006,

1011, 1012, 1016, 1019,

1022, 1025, 1034

1004, 1006

1007, 1012, 1013, 1015,

1033

1035, 1063

1062, 1069

1060

1002, 1004, 1006

1043

1004, 1006, 1008

1009

1040

1009, 1025

1005


—Continued

Philips

Phoenix

Phonola

Pioneer

Portland

Price Club

Prism

Profex

Proline

Proscan

Protech

Proton

Pye

TV

Manufacturer

Loewe

Luxman

Memorex

Metz

MGA

Minerva

Mitsubishi

Mivar

Motorola

MTC

LXI

M Electronic

Magnadyne

Magnafon

Magnavox

Marantz

Matsui

Megatron

Multitech

NAD

NEC

Neckermann

Nikkai

Nikko

Oceanic

Onwa

Optonica

Orion

Osaki

Otto Versand

Palladium

Panasonic

Pathe Marconi

Philco

Control code

1014, 1040, 1055

1004, 1006

1001, 1006, 1010, 1014,

1016, 1017, 1034

1035, 1053, 1062, 1063

1040, 1067, 1068

1067

1004, 1006, 1008, 1014,

1018, 1020

1004, 1006, 1014, 1060

1035, 1043, 1048, 1050,

1063, 1064, 1067, 1068

1006

1005, 1006, 1010, 1017,

1035

1040, 1051, 1058

1004, 1005, 1006, 1008

1039, 1058, 1059, 1064

1004, 1005, 1006, 1008,

1040, 1055, 1058

1047, 1056, 1067

1003, 1026

1004, 1005, 1006, 1022,

1055

1009, 1035

1006, 1016

1003, 1004, 1005, 1006

1040, 1041, 1054, 1059,

1060

1045

1006

1062

1009

1021, 1026

1029, 1043, 1048, 1049,

1050, 1067, 1068

1045, 1063

1036, 1041, 1043, 1054,

1055, 1058, 1059, 1060,

1063

1052

1003, 1012, 1014, 1031,

1044, 1046, 1051, 1061,

1062, 1069

1066

1003, 1004, 1005, 1006,

1007, 1008, 1014, 1018,

1040

1003, 1004, 1007, 1008,

1014, 1018, 1019, 1020,

1037, 1038, 1040, 1053,

1059, 1060

1040

1037, 1040

1004, 1006, 1027, 1062

1004, 1005, 1006, 1025

1022

1012

1035

1049

1001, 1034

1035, 1045, 1063

1004, 1006, 1007

1037

TV

Manufacturer

Quasar

Quelle

Radio Shack

Radio Shack/

Realistic

Radiola

Radiomarelli

RCA

Realistic

Rex

RFT

Roadstar

Saba

Saisho

Salora

Sambers

Sampo

Samsung

Sansui

Sanyo

SBR

Schaub Lorenz

Schneider

Scott

Sears

SEG

SEI

Seleco

Sharp

Shorai

Siarem

Siemens

Singer

Sinudyne

Solavox

Sonoko

Sonolor

Sony

Soundesign

Starlite

Stern

Sunkai

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tandy

Tashiko

Tatung

Tec

Technics

Control code

1003, 1012, 1031

1036, 1039, 1054, 1055,

1058, 1059, 1068

1010, 1017, 1034

1001, 1004, 1006, 1007,

1009, 1010, 1017, 1021,

1025

1037

1040, 1067

1001, 1003, 1004, 1005,

1006, 1008, 1027, 1034

1010, 1017, 1034

1045, 1062

1040

1035, 1045

1040, 1062, 1066, 1069

1035, 1043, 1045, 1067,

1068

1062

1056, 1067

1004, 1006, 1025

1004, 1005, 1006, 1007,

1008, 1022, 1025, 1035,

1045, 1047, 1052, 1056,

1060, 1063, 1065

1029

1004, 1010, 1017

1037, 1038

1069

1068

1004, 1006, 1007, 1009,

1070

1001, 1004, 1006, 1008,

1010, 1015, 1016, 1017,

1028, 1034, 1070

1045, 1063

1036, 1040, 1048, 1067,

1068

1062

1004, 1006, 1007, 1021,

1023, 1025, 1026

1048

1040, 1067

1041, 1042, 1058, 1059

1040

1036, 1040, 1043, 1067,

1068

1062

1035

1062

1002, 1030, 1032, 1036,

1054

1004, 1006, 1009, 1070

1009

1062

1043, 1048, 1049, 1050

1004, 1006, 1008, 1014,

1018, 1020

1009, 1028

1026, 1062, 1063

1038, 1063

1003, 1063, 1067

1063

1012, 1044, 1061

TV

Manufacturer

Techwood

Teknika

Teleavia

Telecaption

Telefunken

Teletech

Teleton

Tensai

Thomson

Thorn

Toshiba

Totevision

Triumph

Universal

Universum

Voxson

Waltham

Wards

Watt Radio

Wega

Yamaha

Yoko

Zenith

Control code

1004, 1006, 1012

1004, 1005, 1006, 1007,

1009, 1022, 1025, 1031,

1070

1066

1024

1066

1035

1063

1048

1066

1054, 1055, 1058

1010, 1016, 1017, 1022,

1024, 1039

1025

1067

1011, 1019

1045, 1052, 1058

1040, 1062

1063

1001, 1004, 1005, 1006,

1008, 1011, 1014, 1018,

1019, 1020, 1021, 1034,

1070

1068

1040

1004, 1005, 1006, 1008

1045, 1063

1004

133


—Continued

Controlling a Satellite Tuner Controlling a VCR

On,

Standby

Number buttons

Mode

Enter

CH/Disc +/–

/ / /

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu r

Se rve

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Exit

Retu rn

Enter

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Scroll wheel

VOL /

Muting

On,

Standby

Mode

CH/Disc +/–

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

+

T V CH

-

6

MNO

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu rve r

Se

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Scroll wheel

VOL /

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST

Search

DSP

Music

Level -

Ar tist

Stereo

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

Rec


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Caps

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Level -

Ar tist

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level +

Genre

Audio SEL

Delete

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

134

VOL

Muting

RC-554M

RC-555M

1. Roll the scroll wheel to select the input source and the remote controller mode for your satellite tuner.

Perform this operation while both the [Mode] and

[Input] buttons are not illuminated. If you want to operate only the satellite tuner without changing the input source, press the [Mode] button and roll the scroll wheel to select “SAT.”

2. Point the remote controller at your satellite tuner, and use the following buttons (you must enter appropriate remote control code first).

On, Standby

CH/Disc +/–

/ / /

Enter

Number buttons

Set the satellite tuner to On or

Standby

Select satellite channels

Select menu items

Confirm selection

Enter numbers

The following buttons control the RDC-7.1.

Adjust the RDC-7.1 volume

Mute the RDC-7.1

VOL

Muting

RC-554M

RC-555M

1. Roll the scroll wheel to select the input source and the remote controller mode for your VCR.


[Input] buttons are not illuminated. If you want to operate only the VCR without changing the input source, press the [Mode] button and roll the scroll wheel to select “VCR.”

2. Point the remote controller at your VCR, and use the following buttons (you must enter appropriate remote control code first).

On, Standby

CH/Disc +/–

Set the VCR to On or Standby

Select TV channels

Play

Stop

Rewind

Fast forward

Rec

●

Pause

Record



Mute the RDC-7.1


—Continued

Controlling a TV Controlling a Cable Receiver

On,

Standby

Number buttons

Mode

TV Input

CH/Disc +/–

/ / /

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu

Se rve r

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

*

TV CH +/–

TV VOL

*

*

Scroll wheel

VOL /

Muting

On,

Standby

Number buttons

Mode

CH/Disc +/–

On Standby

I

T V

Input

1

@.-'/

4

GHI

7

PQRS

+10

--/---

Custom

2

ABC

5

JKL

8

TUV

0

3

DEF

6

MNO

+

T V CH

-

9

WXYZ

Clear

#

Direct Tuning

T V VOL

Zone 3

Macro Zone 2

Mode

Dimmer

T V

Input

+

Prev

CH

CH

Disc

-

Display

To p M enu r

Se rve

Men u

Aud io

A

D

J

Enter

Exit

Retu rn

Gu ide

Set up

Input

Sleep

VOL

Muting

Scroll wheel

VOL /

Muting


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST

Search

DSP

Music

Stereo

Memory

DSP

Photo

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Level -

Ar tist

L Night

Language

Level +

Genre

Re-EQ

Loca t ion


Audio

Surround

Repeat

Pure A

Repeat

Test Tone

Playlist

Caps

Subtitle

THX

A-B

Direct

Video

CH SEL

Album

Audio SEL

Delete

Angle Last Memory

All CH ST Stereo

Search

DSP

Music

Memory

DSP

Photo

Level -

Ar tist

Level +

Genre

L Night

Language

Re-EQ

Loca t ion

RC-554M

RC-555M

1. Roll the scroll wheel to select the input source and the remote controller mode for your TV.


[Input] buttons are not illuminated. If you want to operate only the TV without changing the input source, press the [Mode] button and roll the scroll wheel to select “TV.”

2. Point the remote controller at your TV, and use the following buttons (you must enter appropriate remote control code first).

On, Standby

TV

TV CH +/–

Number buttons

CH/Disc +/–

TV Input

TV VOL

Set the TV to On or Standby

TV on/off

Select TV channels

Enter numbers

Select cable channels

Select TV or VCR input

Adjust the TV volume

* Buttons marked with an asterisk can always be used to control a

TV regardless of the currently selected remote controller mode.

These buttons do not work with the additional TV modes.


VOL

Muting


Mute the RDC-7.1

RC-554M

RC-555M

1. Roll the scroll wheel to select the input source and the remote controller mode for your cable receiver.


[Input] buttons are not illuminated. If you want to operate only the cable receiver without changing the input source, press the [Mode] button and roll the scroll wheel to select “CBL.”

2. Point the remote controller at your cable receiver, and use the following buttons (you must enter appropriate remote control code first).

On, Standby

CH/Disc +/–

Number buttons

Set the cable receiver to On or

Standby

Select cable channels

Enter numbers


VOL

Muting


Mute the RDC-7.1

135

136


—Continued

Learning Commands from Another


You can teach the RDC-7.1’s remote controller new commands simply by transmitting commands from another remote controller one at a time. For example, by transmitting the Play and Stop commands from your

CD player’s remote controller, the RDC-7.1’s remote controller can be taught to transmit those commands when its Play [ ] and Stop [ ] buttons are pressed in

CD mode.

This is convenient when you want to add commands to buttons after entering a remote control code (See page

129).

1

Custom

Press and hold the [Custom] button for more than three seconds.


2


“LEARN,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the the remote controller mode you want to teach a new command, and then press the scroll wheel.

On the RDC-7.1’s remote controller, press the button you want to teach the new command.

If you press a button that cannot be taught a new command, the message

“RETRY” appears and you should press another button.

5

6

Point the remote controllers at each other, about 2 to 6 inches (5–

15 cm) apart, and then, on the other remote controller, press the button whose command you want to learn.

When the command has been learned successfully, “OK” appears on the display. You may need to press the button several times.

If the command is not learned successfully, after the message “FAIL” has been displayed, the mode select display reappears (step 3), and you should try again.

To teach the RDC-7.1’s remote controller more new commands, repeat steps 3 through 5.

Press the [Custom] button when you’ve finished.

Notes:

• The following buttons cannot be taught new commands: [LIGHT], [Custom], [Macro], [Mode],

[Input], [Zone 2], [Zone 3], and the scroll wheel button.

• The RDC-7.1’s remote controller can learn a total of

150 commands. However, the commands of some remote controllers may use a lot of memory, in which case, this total will be reduced.

• If the message “FULL” appears, the remote controller cannot learn any more commands because its memory is full.

• By default, the RDC-7.1’s remote controller knows the commands for controlling an IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo CD player, cassette deck, DVD player, and

MD recorder (e.g., Play, Stop, Pause, etc., buttons).

You can teach these buttons new commands, although the defaults will be restored if the remote controller is reset.

• To teach a new command to a button that has already been taught a command, simply repeat this procedure.

• Like most remote controllers, the RDC-7.1’s remote controller uses infrared. Commands from remote controllers that don’t use infrared cannot be learned.

• When the remote controller’s batteries expire, all learned commands will be lost and will have to be learned all over again, so don’t discard your other remote controllers.


—Continued

Using Macros

With the Macro function you can program the remote controller to perform a sequence of actions with one press of a button. For example, normally you need to perform the following actions to use a CD player that’s connected to the RDC-7.1:

1. Press the scroll wheel, (to select AMP mode).

2. Press the [On] button (to turn on the RDC-7.1).

3. Roll the scroll wheel to select CD (to select the

CD remote controller mode and the CD input source).

4. Press the Play [ ] button (to start the CD player).

With the Macro function you can program the remote controller to do all of this with one press of a button.

Making Macros

You can make up to eight macros, and each macro can perform up to eight actions.

1

Custom



2


“MACRO,” and then press the scroll wheel.

5

6

Macro

On the remote controller, press the buttons whose actions you want to program into the macro in the order you want them performed.

To program the CD example in the left column into a macro: press the scroll wheel, press the [On] button, roll the scroll wheel to select CD, press the scroll wheel, and then press the Play

[ ] button.

Actions are numbered from 1 to 8.

Macro #1 selected

8 actions learned

After each button is pressed, “SET” followed by “KEY” is displayed.

To add an action that selects an input source for the main room, Zone, 2 or

Zone 3,

press the [Input], [Zone 2], or

[Zone 3] button, respectively, roll the scroll wheel to select the input source, and then press the scroll wheel.

When you’ve finished, press the

Macro button.

After the following appears on the display, the display returns to normal.

3


“EDIT,” and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select a macro, and then press the scroll wheel.

Macros are numbered from 1 to 8.


Action #1

137


—Continued

Running Macros

Programmed macros can be run as follows.

1

Press the [Macro] button.

2

Roll the scroll wheel to select the macro’s number, and then press the scroll wheel.

The actions in the macro are performed in the order in which they were programmed.

5

Roll the scroll wheel to select a character, and then press the scroll wheel to set it.

The following characters are available.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z + – = < >

_ ¯¯ / \ * space


1st character set

Naming Macros

You can name your macros as follows. Names may contain of up to five characters.

1

Custom



6

Repeat step 5 until you’ve entered all 5 characters.

The previous menu reappears.

If the name you are entering consists of less than five characters, enter spaces at the end to fill all five places.

2


“MACRO,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3


“NAME,” and then press the scroll wheel.

138

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the number of the macro that you want to name, and then press the scroll wheel.


1st character

Other Settings for the Remote Controller

Editing Remote Controller Modes

Adding New Remote Controller Modes

You can add additional modes (DVD, TV, VCR, CBL,

SAT) to the remote controller. This is useful if, for example, you have several DVD players or TVs.

1

Custom



Reordering the Remote Controller Modes

You can change the order in which the remote controller modes appear when you roll the scroll wheel. The position of the AMP mode cannot be changed.

1

Custom



2


“MODE,” and then press the scroll wheel.

2



3


“ADD,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3


“SORT,” and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the type of mode you want to add, and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the mode you want to move, and then press the scroll wheel.

You can add up to 8 additional modes: for example, 4 DVD, 2 TV, 1 VCR, and

1 CBL.

5

Roll the scroll wheel to select the mode before which you want to insert the specified mode, and then press the scroll wheel.

Here the specified mode will be inserted before the “VCR” mode.

If the move is successful, after “OK” has been displayed, the SORT display (step

3) reappears.

139

140


—Continued

Deleting Remote Controller Modes

You can delete remote controller modes that you don’t need, such as modes for components that you don’t have.

The AMP mode cannot be deleted.

1

Custom



2



Assigning Remote Controller Modes

You can change the combination in selecting the input source and remote controller mode simultaneously using the scroll wheel. For example, when the input source (top) is “TAPE1” and the remote controller mode (bottom) is “AMP,” you can change only “AMP”

(the remote controller mode) to “CDR.”

1

Custom



2



3


“DEL,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3


“ASSGN,” and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select the mode you want to delete, and then press the scroll wheel.

4

If the mode is deleted successfully, after

“OK” has been displayed, the DEL display (step 3) reappears.

5

Roll the scroll wheel to select an input source, and then press the scroll wheel.

Roll the scroll wheel to select the mode you want to assign to the specified input source, and then press the scroll wheel.

If the assignment is successful, after

“OK” has been displayed, the ASSGN display (step 3) reappears.


—Continued

Resetting the Remote Controller

You can reset the remote controller to its default settings.

1

Custom



2


“SETUP,” and then press the scroll wheel.

1

2

Custom




“SETUP,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3

Roll the scroll wheel to select “IR/

RF,” and then press the scroll wheel.

3


“RESET,” and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select “IR” or “RF,” and then press the scroll wheel.

When you select “IR.”

4


“YES,” and then press the scroll wheel.

The remote controller is reset to its default settings.

5

If you select “RF,” roll the scroll wheel to select the same ID as the

RF receiver, and then press the scroll wheel.

IDs 0 to 9 and A to F can be selected.

Using the Remote Controller with

Radio Frequency (RC-555M only)

You can set the remote controller’s transmission signal format to either infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF).

The default setting is IR.

This is useful when, for example, the RDC-7.1 is installed in a rack or is not in line of sight of the remote controller as it allows you to use a commercially available RF receiver to pick up commands from the remote controller, which are then fed to the RDC-7.1 via its IR

IN socket. For this to work, you must assign the same

ID and channel to the remote controller and RF receiver.

6

Roll the scroll wheel to select the same channel as the RF receiver, and then press the scroll wheel.

Channels 0 to 3 can be selected.

If the ID and channel have been set successfully, “OK” appears on the display.

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142


—Continued

Changing the Remote Controller’s

Control ID

This section explains how to change the remote controller’s ID. You may need to change this if the RDC-7.1’s remote controller interferes with other IntegraRESEARCH/

Onkyo components located in the same room.

Note:

If you change the remote controller’s ID, be sure to select the same ID on the RDC-7.1. For details on setting up the

RDC-7.1’s remote control ID, refer to the “Remote Control Setup Sub-menu” section on page 91. The default ID for both the RDC

-

7.1 and remote controller is 1.

1

Hold down the remote controller’s [Custom] button for more than three seconds.


2

Roll the scroll wheel to select “SETUP” menu, and then press the scroll wheel.

3

Roll the scroll wheel to select ID menu, and then press the scroll wheel.

4

Roll the scroll wheel to select an

ID—1 (default), 2, or 3—and then press the scroll wheel.

Select the same ID as that set on the

RDC-7.1.

Relationship Between Input Source and Listening

Mode

Note:

Available listening modes may differ depending on your region and the option board installed.

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital/AAC

Input Signal Format

• PLII Movie

• PLII Music

• PLII Game

• PLIIx Movie

• PLIIx Music

• PLIIx Game

PCM

Button

Direct

Pure A

Listening mode

Direct

Pure Audio

Type of source

CD, TV, LD,

VHS, MD,

Vinyl, Radio,

Cassette, Cable,

Satellite, etc.

✔

✔

✔

Stereo

Stereo

Multiplex

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Multichannel

(*/2)

Multichannel

(Other than

*/2)

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

2ch

DVD, Digital cable/satellite, etc.

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

1/0

✔

✔

✔

Dolby Digital/AAC

Dolby VS


✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

DTS

DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Discrete

DTS-ES Matrix

✔

DTS NEO:6 (NEO:6 Matrix)


• NEO:6 Music

Multichannel

✔

✔

✔

✔

i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-

Audio i.LINK(IEEE1394):SACD

THX • THX Cinema




• THX SurroundEX

Mono

All Ch Stereo

Full Mono

Mono Movie

Enhance

Orchestra

Unplugged

Studio-Mix

TV Logic

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

AAC

1+1

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Analog Multichannel

5.1ch

7.1ch

DVD-Audio, Super

Audio CD

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

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i.LINK(IEEE1394):DVD-Audio

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Using the RDC-7.1 with Option Boards

– USA, Canada, and Australian models only –

Types of the RDC-7.1 Option Boards

The following option boards are available for the RDC-7.1 as of November 2004.

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L

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Using the RDC-7.1 with Option Boards – USA, Canada, and Australian models only –

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Distribution regions (as of November 2004) (the United States and Canada) (Australia)

Product number: C-NET-A

Provides one Ethernet port for the Net Audio connection. Connecting the network server to the port allows you to enjoy music stored on your PC or delivered from an Internet radio broadcast.

This option board will be inserted into slot B on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-MULTI

Provides two analog multichannel input terminal sets.

This option board will be inserted into slot E on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-AES

Provides one analog multichannel input terminal set and one AES/EBU digital audio input jack.

This option board will be inserted into slot E on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-VIDEO

Provides the following video connection terminals.

Composite video: Input

×

6, Output

×

4

S Video: Input

×

6, Output

×

4

Component video (RCA): Input

×

3, Output

×

1

This option board will be inserted over slots H and I on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-CPNT-BNC

Provides BNC-type component video terminals. One input terminal set and one output terminal set are available.

This option board will be inserted into slot J on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-CPNT-RCA

Provides RCA-type component video terminals. One input terminal set and one output terminal set are available.

This option board will be inserted into slot J on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-FMAM

Provides terminals for FM and AM tuners.

This option board will be inserted into slot K on the RDC-7.1.

Product number: C-HDMI

Provides HDMI terminals. Two input terminals and one output terminal are available.

This option board will be inserted into slot L on the RDC-7.1.

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Installing the Option Boards (USA and Australian Models Only)

The option boards should be installed in their individual designated slots. Installing the option board on a different slot may cause failure.

1

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord both from the RDC-7.1 and electrical outlet.

Be sure to turn off the power of the RDC-7.1.

Inserting or removing an option board with the

RDC-7.1 turned on may cause failure.

2

Take the option board out from the package carefully.

The option board incorporates many components, terminals and connectors along with solderings on its surface. Touching the board with your fingers may cause failure or damage from static electricity, incorrect contact and so on. When handling the board, be sure to hold the outer part or panel section of the board without touching the board surface.

Board surface

5

The sub-panels are fixed to the RDC-7.1 with two screws at the top and bottom, while the panel that covers slots [H] and [I] is fixed with four screws at the top and bottom. Keep the removed screws for fixing the option board.

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Insert the option board along the rail softly. When the board comes to the position where it stops but does not cover the slot completely, push the board forward a little bit more strongly.

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Check the alphabet letter on the option board.

The alphabet letter is printed at the top left corner of the panel section.

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Remove the sub-panel with the same alphabet letter as your option board from the back of the RDC-7.1.

Use the supplied Allen wrench to loosen the screw gradually, while holding the sub-panel so that the panel will not drop down.

6

Fix the option board firmly to the RDC-7.1 using the removed screws.

Be sure to tighten the screws firmly to the RDC-7.1.

If the screws are loose, contact failures for ground or signal wires may occur at the section between the

RDC-7.1’ s slot terminal and the option board, which may cause the RDC-7.1 or board to fail.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using your RDC-7.1, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

Power

Can’t turn on the RDC-7.1?

• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. And also, make sure that the other end of the power cord is properly connected to the RDC-7.1’s AC

INLET.

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

The RDC-7.1 turns off as soon as it’s turned on?

• The amp protection circuit has been activated.

Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact the dealer from whom you purchased this unit.

The [Standby] indicator on the RDC-7.1 remains lit?

• It is supposed that the RDC-7.1 is using a source in Zone 2 or 3. When not using, set both Zone 2 and 3 to “Off” (page

71).

Audio

There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet?

• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way.

• Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all components are connected properly (pages 25-44).

• Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct and that the bare wires are in contact with the metal part of each speaker terminal on the power amplifier.

• Make sure that the input source is properly selected (pages

52, 53).

• Check the volume. It can be set from –81.5 to +18 (pages

52, 53).

The RDC-7.1 is designed for home theater enjoyment. It has a wide volume range, allowing for precise adjustment.

• If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [Muting] button to unmute the RDC-7.1

(page 54).

• While a pair of headphones is connected to the Phones jack, no sound is output by the speakers (page 54).

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that support

DVD, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

• Make sure that the correct input signal audio format is selected with the [Audio SEL] button (page 57).

• To use a turntable with an MC-type cartridge requires a commercially available MC phono preamp (page 38).

• Make sure that none of the connecting cables is bent, twisted, or damaged.

• Not all listening modes use all of the speakers.

• Specify the Speaker/Output Setup and Input Setup (pages

92-102).

Only the front speakers produce sound?

• When the Stereo listening mode is selected, only the front speakers and subwoofer produce sound.

• When the Direct or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, only the front speakers produce sound.

• Make sure the speakers are configured correctly (page 92).

Only the center speaker produces sound?

• If you use the Pro Logic II/IIx Movie or Pro Logic II/IIx

Music listening mode with a mono source, such as an AM radio station or mono TV program, the sound is concentrated in the center speaker.


The surround speakers produce no sound?

• When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the surround speakers produce no sound (page

58).

• Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced by the surround speakers.

Try selecting another listening mode.


The center speaker produces no sound?

• When the Stereo, Direct, or Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the center speaker produces no sound (page 58).

• When the listening mode is set to “Mono,” no sound can be present in the center speaker.


The surround back speakers produce no sound?

• The surround back speakers are not used with all listening modes. Select another listening mode (pages 58-60).

• Not much sound may be produced by the surround back speakers with some sources.

• If the “SB Mode (5ch)” is available in any sub-menu of the

“Listening Mode Setup” menu, make sure that it is not set to “Off” (pages 106-112).


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 (pages 92,

93).

There’s no sound with a certain signal format?

• Check the input signal format setting. Depending on the playback source, you can select Auto, Multich, Analog, or i.LINK (page 57).

• Check the digital audio output setting on the connected device. On some games consoles, such as those that support

DVD, the default setting is off.

• With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

• Depending on the input signal, some listening modes cannot be selected (pages 143-145).

Can’t select the DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix or THX Surround EX listening modes?

• These modes cannot be selected when no surround back speakers are connected, or Zone 2/3 is being used.



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Troubleshooting

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Can’t get 6.1 or 7.1 playback?

• If no surround back speakers are connected, or Zone 2/3 is being used, 6.1 and 7.1 playback is not possible.



The volume cannot be set above 99?

• When the levels of all speakers have been calibrated (page

94), the maximum volume setting may change.

Noise can be heard?

• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don’t do it.

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

The Late Night function doesn’t work?

• Make sure the source material is Dolby Digital (page 56).

The multichannel input doesn’t work?

• Check the MULTI-CH IN connections (page 66).

• Make sure that the multichannel input is assigned to the correct input source (page 66).

• Set the audio input signal format to Multich (page 67).

About DTS signals

• When DTS program material ends and the DTS bitstream stops, the RDC-7.1 remains in DTS listening mode and the

DTS indicator remains on. This is to prevent noise when you use the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player. If you switch your player from DTS to PCM, because the RDC-7.1 does not switch formats immediately, you may not hear any sound, in which case you should stop your player for about three seconds, and then resume playback.

• With some CD and LD players, you won’t be able to playback DTS material properly even though your player is connected to a digital input on the RDC-7.1. This is usually because the DTS bitstream has been processed (e.g., output level, sampling rate, or frequency response changed) and the RDC-7.1 doesn’t recognize it as a genuine DTS signal.

In such cases, you may hear noise.

• When playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast forward, or fast reverse function on your player may produce a short audible noise. This is not a malfunction.

Video

There’s no picture?

• Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way.

• Make sure that each video component is properly connected.

• Make sure that the proper setting is made for the “Video

Assign” sub-menu under the “Input Setup” menu (page

99).

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

RDC-7.1 is connected is selected.

• While the Pure Audio listening mode is selected, the video circuits are turned off and the RDC-7.1 outputs no video signals.

The onscreen menus (OSD) don’t appear, or they appear in an odd position?

• Make sure that the proper setting is made for the “Video

Output Assign” sub-menu under the “Speaker/Output

Setup” menu (page 92).

• Make sure that the proper setting is made for the “OSD

Setup” sub-menu under the “Preference” menu (page 120).

• On your TV, make sure that the video input to which the

RDC-7.1 is connected is selected.

Tuner

Reception is noisy, FM stereo reception is noisy, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t appear?

• Relocate your antenna.

• Move the RDC-7.1 away from your TV or computer.

• Press the [Tuning Mode] button to turn off the “AUTO” indicator, bringing the FM mode to monaural (page 62).

• When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise.

• Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

• Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

• If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

When the RDC-7.1 is unplugged or a power failure occurred:

• Normally, the built-in memory retains its contents for 2 weeks. If it loses radio presets, make the presets again.


The remote controller doesn’t work?

• Make sure that the batteries are installed with the correct polarity (page 9).

• Install new batteries. Don’t mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries (page 9).

• Make sure that the remote controller is not too far away from the RDC-7.1, and that there’s no obstruction between the remote controller and the RDC-7.1’s remote control sensor (page 9).

• Make sure that the RDC-7.1 is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary.

• If the RDC-7.1 is installed in a rack or cabinet with colored glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors are closed.

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 51).

• When using the remote controller to control other manufacturers’ AV components, some buttons may not work as expected.

• Make sure you’ve entered the correct remote control ID.

• If you change the remote controller’s transmission signal format to RF, be sure to select the same ID as the RF receiver.

Can’t control other components?

• If it’s an IntegraRESEARCH component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable (RCA/phono) are connected properly. Connecting only an cable won’t work (page 45).

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct remote controller mode (page 51).

Troubleshooting

—Continued

Can’t learn commands from other remote controllers?

• Make sure that the transmitting ends of both remote controllers are pointing at each other.

• Are you trying to learn from a remote controller that cannot be used for learning? Some commands cannot be learned, especially those that transmit several instructions with a single button press.

Recording

Can’t record?

• On your recorder, make sure the correct input is selected

(e.g., digital or analog).

• Make sure that proper output settings are made for the connected devices. Settings are available in the “Rec Out” of the “Audio Output Assign” and “Video Output Assign” sub-menus under the “Speaker/Output Setup” menu (pages

95, 96).

Zone 2/Zone 3

Zone 2/3 has turned off?

• Was the Sleep function set? The Sleep function turns off

Zone 2/3 as well as the RDC-7.1. To set the Sleep function for Zone 2/3 only, see page 69.

There’s no sound?

• Recording and Zone 3 operations use the same circuit and therefore cannot be used at the same time. Make sure that proper settings are made for outputs. Settings are available in “Zone 2 Out” or “Zone 3 Out” of the “Audio Output

Assign” and “Video Output Assign” sub-menus under the

“Speaker/Output Setup” menu (pages 95, 96).

The Surr Back speaker setting doesn’t appear?

• If no surround back speakers are connected, or the surround back outputs are being used with Zone 2/3, this setting is unavailable.

Net-Tune

Can’t access Internet radio or the Net-Tune server?

• Check the connection between the RDC-7.1 and the LAN port on your router or switch.

• Make sure that your modem and router are properly connected, and make sure they are both turned on.

• Make sure that the Network Setup settings are correct (page

122).

Playback stops while listening to Net-Tune tracks?

• Make sure that your Net-Tune server meets the system requirements listed on pages 74, 76.

• If the Net-Tune server is serving WAV files to several clients at the same time, the network may become overloaded and playback may be interrupted. This can be resolved by preparing an Ethernet network exclusively for use with

Net-Tune, separating it from general network traffic, and by using switches to improve network performance.

Can’t get a list of Internet radio stations from the Xiva-

Net online database?

• Try again later.

Can’t access music on the selected server, or can’t connect to the server?

• Make sure that your Net-Tune server is turned on.

• Add the MP3, WMA, and WAV files on your Net-Tune server.

• Set the RDC-7.1’s [Power] switch to Off, wait five seconds, and then set it to On again. If that doesn’t help, restart your

Net-Tune server.

• On the Client Sub-menu, make sure that the NTSP Port setting is set to the same port number as Net-Tune Central.

Correct as necessary (page 123).

Can’t select albums?

• Use the Net-Tune server to add album names to your music files.

Can’t select artists?

• Use the Net-Tune server to add artist names to your music files.

Can’t select by genre?

• Use the Net-Tune server to add genre names to your music files.

No playlists are available?

• Use the Net-Tune server to create some playlists.

Others

The sound changes when I connect my headphones?

• When a pair of headphones is connected, its listening mode changes depending on the mode that was set before it was connected.

Can’t change a setting?

• Some settings are not available while using Net-Tune.

Can’t use an audio adjust function?

• Some audio adjust functions can’t be used with certain listening modes.

The display doesn’t work?

• The display is turned off when the Pure Audio listening mode is selected.

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Troubleshooting

—Continued

Error Messages

“Not available with Headphones use”

• Operation not allowed while a pair of headphones is connected.

“Not available in this Sp Config”

• Doesn’t work with the current speaker configuration.

“Only available with Dolby D”

• Can be used with only Dolby Digital.

“Not available with this signal”

• Doesn’t work with the current listening mode.

“Not available with Muting”

• Operation not allowed because the RDC-7.1 is currently muted.

“Not available in this Listening Mode”

• Doesn’t work with the current listening mode.

“Not available with NET AUDIO use”

• Operation not possible with Net Audio selected for the input source.

“Not available with Dolby Headphone Off”

• Doesn’t work with the Dolby Headphone function off.

“Not available with Dolby Headphone On”

• Doesn’t work with the Dolby Headphone function on.

“Not available with zone2 out in Line out”

• Operation not possible with “1-8. f. Zone 2 Out” set to

“Line Out.”

“Not available with zone3 out in Line out”

• Operation not possible with “1-8. g. Zone 3 Out” set to

“Line Out.”

Memory backup

The RDC-7.1 uses a battery-less memory backup system in order to retain radio presets and other settings when it is unplugged or in the case of a power failure.

Although no batteries are required, the RDC-7.1 must be plugged into an AC outlet in order to charge the backup system.

(On other than USA, Canadian, and Australian models, the RDC-7.1’s Power switch must be set to On in order to charge the backup system). Once it has been charged, the RDC-7.1 will retain the settings for several weeks, although this depends on the environment and time will be shorter in humid climates.

The RDC-7.1 contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it back in again.

To reset the RDC-7.1 to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [Video 1] button, press the

[Standby/On] button. When the reset is complete,

“CLEAR” appears on the display and the RDC-7.1 enters Standby mode.

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Onkyo is not responsible for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit’s malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.

Specifications


General

Power Supply Rating:

Consumption Power:

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

1.0 A

Standby Power Consumption: 3.9 W

Dimensions (W

Weight:

×

H

×

D): 17 11/16"

(450

×

7 3/4"

×

×

197.3

45.6 lbs (20.7 kg)

18 13/16"

×

477.1 mm)

Inputs:

Audio

Multichannel (7.1ch) Inputs: 1 or 2 (option)

Phono (MM):

Line inputs:

Digital inputs Coaxial:

Digital inputs Optical:

1

9 (assignable)

6

6 (assignable)

Digital inputs AES/EBU 1 (option)

Video (Option)

Composite Video inputs: 6 (assignable)

S Video inputs: 6 (assignable)

Component Video RCA inputs:

Component Video BNC

3 or 4 input:

Audio and Video

1

HDMI inputs (19-pin): 2 (option)

Miscellaneous

IR in (phoenix connector): 3 (for Main, Zone 2 and Zone 3)

Outputs:

Audio

Balanced Pre out A: Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,

Unbalanced Pre out A:

Unbalanced Pre out B:

Headphones:

Line outputs:

Surround Back L/R, Subwoofer

Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,


Subwoofer

1

5 (assignable to Recout, Zone 2 out and Zone 3 out)

Digital outputs Coaxial: 2 (assignable to Recout, Zone 2 out

Digital outputs Optical: and Zone 3 out)


Video (Option)

Composite Video outputs: 3 (assignable to Monitor out A/B,

S Video outputs:

Recout, Zone 2 out and Zone 3 out)

1 (fixed, Monitor out A)

3 (assignable to Monitor out A/B and Recout)


Component Video RCA outputs:

Component Video BNC

1 or 2 output:

Audio and Video

HDMI output (19-pin):

Miscellaneous

12V Trigger out (phoenix

Female connector):

Antennas:

FM:

AM:

AC Inlet:

1

1 connector):

Inputs/Outputs:

Miscellaneous

5 (for A, B, C, D, E) i. LINK(AUDIO) (4 pin): 2

Ethernet (Net-Tune): 1 (option)

(1/8-inch mini-jack):

1

RS232 (9 pin D-SUB

1

75 ohms unbalanced

Included loop antenna and external terminal

1 (IEC type)

Specifications – USA and Canadian models –

—Continued

Amplifier Section

Maximum Output Level:

THD (Total Harmonic Distor-

8.5 Vrms tion): 0.05% (1 Vrms output)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance:

Audio 200 mV, 50 k

Ω

(AUDIO IN 1-9)

2.5 mV, 50 k

Ω

(PHONO MM)

200 mV, 50 k

Ω

(MULTI IN FR/FL/

C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL) (Option)

36 mV, 50 k

Ω

(MULTI IN SUB)

Video (DVD, VIDEO 1-5)

(Option)

Component (Option)

(Option)

0.5 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL 1-6)

1.3 Vp-p, 110

Ω

(DIGITAL IN

(balanced) AES/EBU) (Option)

1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(Composite Video)

1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(S Video, Y signal)

0.28 Vp-p, 75

1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

Ω

0.7 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(S Video, C signal)

(Y)

(P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

)

Output Level and Impedance:

Audio

AUDIO 1-5:

PRE OUT A:

200 mV, 470

Ω

(Tape 1/2/ Video

1/2/3 Rec Out)

100 mV, 470

Ω

(Zone 2/3 Out

(fixed))

1 V, 470

1 V, 470

Ω

Ω

(Zone 2/3 Out (variable))

(Front L/R, CENTER,

SURR L/R, SURR BACK or

PRE OUT B:

Video (Option)

VIDEO 1-4

Zone 2 L/R, SUB WOOFER)

1 V, 470

Ω

(SUB WOOFER)

(Composite Video): 1 Vp-p 75

Ω

(Monitor Out A/B,

Video 1/2/3 Rec Out, Zone 2/3

Out)

VIDEO 1-4

(S Video, Y signal): 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(Monitor Out A/B,

Video 1/2/3 Rec Out)

VIDEO 1-4

(S Video, C signal): 0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Monitor Out

A/B, Video 1/2/3 Rec Out)

COMPONENT VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

Phono Overload:

0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

)

120 mV RMS at 1,000 Hz, 0.5%

THD

Frequency Response:

Audio (CD in Direct mode) 5 Hz-100 kHz: +1/–3 dB

Video Component

RIAA Deviation:

Tone Control:

10 Hz-50 MHz: +1/–3 dB

20-20 kHz: ±0.8 dB

±12 dB at 50 Hz (Bass)

±12 dB at 1,000 Hz (Mid)

S/N (Direct mode):

Muting:

±12 dB at 20,000 Hz (Treble)

80 dB (PHONO, IHF A, 5 mV input)

95 dB (LINE, IHF A, 0.5V input)

Due to setup menu

Tuner Section

FM

Tuning frequency Range: 87.50 to 108.00 MHz, 200 kHz steps

Usable Sensitivity:

Stereo

Mono

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

Mono

Stereo

Capture Ratio:

Image Rejection Ratio:

IF Rejection Ratio:

S/N:

Mono

Stereo

Alternate Channel Attenuation:

Mono

Selectivity:

AM Suppression Ratio:

Harmonic Distortion:

Mono

Stereo

Frequency Response:

Stereo Separation:

Stereo Threshold:

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75

Ω

IHF)

23 µV (75

Ω

DIN)

11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75

Ω

IHF)

0.9 µV (75

Ω

DIN)

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)

2.0 dB

40 dB

90 dB

76 dB, IHF

70 dB, IHF

55 dB IHF

50 dB DIN

50 dB

0.2%

0.3%

30 to 15,000 Hz, +/–1.0 dB

45 dB at 1,000 Hz

30 dB at 100 to 10,000 Hz

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75

Ω

)

AM

Tuning frequency Range:

Usable Sensitivity:


IF Rejection Ratio:

S/N:

THD:

530 to 1710 kHz, 10 kHz steps

30 µV

40 dB

40 dB

40 dB

0.7%

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications

– Other than USA and Canadian models –

General

Power Supply Rating:

European & Australian models: AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Asian models: AC 220-230 volts, 50 Hz

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Consumption Power:

European & Australian models: 100 W

Asian models: 100 W

Standby Power Consumption: 3.9 W

Dimensions (W

Weight:

×

H

×

D): 450

×

197.3

×

(17 11/16"

×

477.1 mm

7 3/4"

21.7 kg (47.8 lbs)

×

18 13/16")

Inputs:

Audio

Multichannel (7.1ch) Inputs: 1

Phono (MM): 1

Line inputs:

Digital inputs Coaxial:

9 (assignable)

6

Digital inputs Optical: 6 (assignable)

Digital inputs AES/EBU 1

Video (Option)

Composite Video inputs: 6 (assignable)

S Video inputs:

Component Video RCA

6 (assignable) inputs:

Component Video BNC

3 input:

Audio and Video

HDMI inputs (19-pin):

Miscellaneous

1

2

IR in (1/8-inch mini-jack): 3 (for Main, Zone 2 and Zone 3)

Outputs:

Audio

Balanced Pre out A: Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,

Unbalanced Pre out A:

Unbalanced Pre out B:

Headphones:

Line outputs:


Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R,


Subwoofer

1


Digital outputs Coaxial: 2 (assignable to Recout, Zone 2 out

Digital outputs Optical: and Zone 3 out)


Video

Composite Video outputs: 3 (assignable to Monitor out A/B,

Recout, Zone 2 out and Zone 3 out)

S Video outputs:


3 (assignable to Monitor out A/B and Recout)


Component Video RCA outputs:

Component Video BNC

1 output:

Audio and Video

HDMI output (19-pin):

1

1

Miscellaneous

IR out (1/8-inch mini-jack): 3 (for Main, Zone 2 and Zone 3)

12V Trigger out (1/8-inch mini-jack):

Inputs/Outputs:

Miscellaneous

5 (for A, B, C, D, E) i. LINK(AUDIO) (4 pin): 2

Ethernet (Net-Tune): 1 (option)

(1/8-inch mini-jack):

1

RS232 (9 pin D-SUB

Female connector): 1

Antennas:

FM:

AM:

AC Inlet:

75 ohms unbalanced

Included loop antenna and external terminal

1 (IEC type)

Amplifier Section

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.05% (1 Vrms output)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance:

Audio 200 mV, 50 k

Ω

(AUDIO IN 1-9)

2.5 mV, 50 k

Ω

(PHONO MM)

200 mV, 50 k

Ω

(MULTI IN FR/FL/

C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL)

36 mV, 50 k

Ω

(MULTI IN SUB)

0.5 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL 1-6)

1.3 Vp-p, 110

Ω

(DIGITAL IN

(balanced) AES/EBU)

Video (DVD, VIDEO 1-5) 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(Composite Video)

1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(S Video, Y signal)

0.28 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(S Video, C signal)

(Y)

0.7 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

)

Output Level and Impedance:

Audio

AUDIO 1-5:

PRE OUT A:

200 mV, 470

Ω

(Tape 1/2/ Video

1/2/3 Rec Out)

100 mV, 470

Ω

(Zone 2/3 Out

(fixed))

1 V, 470

Ω

1 V, 470

Ω

(Zone 2/3 Out (variable))

(Front L/R, CENTER,

SURR L/R, SURR BACK or

Zone 2 L/R, SUB WOOFER)

1 V, 470

Ω

(SUB WOOFER) PRE OUT B:

Video

VIDEO 1-4

(Composite Video): 1 Vp-p 75

Ω

(Monitor Out A/B,

Video 1/2/3 Rec Out, Zone 2/3

Out)

VIDEO 1-4

(S Video, Y signal): 1 Vp-p, 75

Ω

(Monitor Out A/B,

Video 1/2/3 Rec Out)

VIDEO 1-4

(S Video, C signal): 0.28 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Monitor Out

A/B, Video 1/2/3 Rec Out)

COMPONENT VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms (Y)

Phono Overload:

0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms (P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

)

120 mV RMS at 1,000 Hz, 0.5%

THD

Frequency Response:

Audio (CD in Direct mode) 5 Hz-100 kHz: +1/–3 dB

Video Component 10 Hz-50 MHz: +1/–3 dB

RIAA Deviation:

Tone Control:

20-20 kHz: ±0.8 dB

±12 dB at 50 Hz (Bass)

S/N (Direct mode):

±12 dB at 1,000 Hz (Mid)

±12 dB at 20,000 Hz (Treble)

80 dB (PHONO, IHF A, 5 mV input)

Muting:

95 dB (LINE, IHF A, 0.5V input)

Due to setup menu

Specifications – Other than USA and Canadian models –

—Continued

Tuner Section

FM


Usable Sensitivity:

Stereo

87.50 to 108.00 MHz, 50 kHz steps

Mono

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75

Ω

IHF)

23 µV (75

Ω

DIN)

11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75

Ω

IHF)

0.9 µV (75

Ω

DIN)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:

Mono

Stereo

Capture Ratio:


IF Rejection Ratio:

S/N:

Mono

Stereo

Alternate Channel Attenuation:

Mono

Selectivity:

AM Suppression Ratio:

Harmonic Distortion:

Mono

Stereo

Frequency Response:

Stereo Separation:

Stereo Threshold:

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)

37.2 dBf, 20.0 µV (75 ohms)

2.0 dB

85 dB

90 dB

76 dB, IHF

70 dB, IHF

55 dB IHF

50 dB DIN

50 dB

0.2%

0.3%

30 to 15,000 Hz, +/–1.0 dB

45 dB at 1,000 Hz

30 dB at 100 to 10,000 Hz

17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75

Ω

)

AM


European & Australian models:522 to 1611 kHz, 9 kHz steps

Asian models: 522 to 1611 kHz, 9 kHz steps or

Usable Sensitivity:


IF Rejection Ratio:

S/N:

THD:

530 to 1710 kHz, 10 kHz steps

*selectable

30 µV

40 dB

40 dB

40 dB

0.7%

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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ONKYO RDC-7.1 Owner Manual

Assistant Bot

AV Controller

Instruction Manual

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

WARNING

AVIS

Precautions

For British Models

For U.S. Models

CAUTION:

NOTE:

For Canadian Models

NOTE:

CAUTION:

Modèle Canadien

REMARQUE:

ATTENTION:

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installation and Connections

Operations

Setup Menu

Using the Remote Controller

Miscellaneous

Features

Declaration of Conformity

Supplied Accessories

Connecting the Supplied Power Cord

Before Using the RDC-7.1

Installing the Batteries

Using the Remote Controller

Index Parts and Facilities

Front Panel

Inner Panel

Rear Panel

Front Panel Display

A

B

C

D

E

F

I

G

H

Remote Controller (Amp Mode)

Speaker Placement

Basic Speaker Placements for Home Theater and the Function of Respective

Speakers

Placing the Speakers

Speaker Placement Suitable for THX Audio

Speaker Placement Suitable for a Music Source such as DVD-Audio

Available Speaker Placements

According to the Number of Speakers

Connection Examples

Connecting a Power Amplifier

Connecting a Power Amplifier Using RCA Type Cables

Connecting a Power Amplifier Using

XLR Type Cables

Using Bi-amp Connection

Connecting Antennas

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

Connecting AV Components

Types of Connection Cables and Terminals

Connecting Monitors such as TV or Projector

Connecting a DVD Player

Connecting a DVD Recorder or Digital VCR (VIDEO 1)

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