He starts off by saying how to get to the setup screen in a weird accent and unclear what he said or which button to press - by pressing the "cork"?? button...??. He also doesn't show how to get to see it on the TV...
Or some reason the OSD is no longer coming up on tv, MAIN OUT is set to MAIN, have no idea why its stopped working, any ideas would be great help please.
Hi Onkyo, thanks for the video it was a great help!! We upgraded our receiver to the tax nr 656 from an older Denon. In our main room we chose the 3.2.1 config which is what we have an that it working great. One issue we are having is getting zone 2 working, we have 2 hard wired speakers over our bar and I have them connected to the back of the receiver where it says zone 2 and we have no sound. I have checked the connections numerous times and we are out of ideas. It seems like it should be simple. Can you help ?
Where is the video talking about the Zone 2 feature? I wanted to know if I can view two sources at once. Like playing two game systems each on its own screen (using both HDMI main & HDMI sub). And will be able to hear both audio sources (both Main front(L&R) & Zone 2(L&R)?)
Hi, you can use Zone 2 HDMI to watch the same content as played in the main room. Viewing different sources at the same time is not possible. Thanks for asking!
First thanks for posting the video! My question is I have a older 708 which was great but after 6 years when it turns on no sound output at first. After a few off and ons sound will work. Onkyo repair center will change the board and labor for about $220. I just bought the TX-NR 656 and set it up but my question is Can you change the display from the CAB/SAT to displaying the sound that is actually being output? I know that if you press the I button it shows the sound info but then reverts back to default setting. This is my 4th onkyo and the only one that didn't automatically show the sound info as Blue ray was playing a HD sound.
Just got off the phone with Onkyo who informed me that Onkyo models no longer supports showing the sound info instead of input name. Poor decision I think. This was the reason for the purchase. Now looking at a Denon which has the options I prefer
I feel the lack of highs in my 5.1 speaker setup. I have onkyo txnr656 av receiver and it supports upto 7.2 setup. I bought a pyle tweeter box which has 4 tweeters in it. Could you please explain me the right way to connect this additional tweeter box to my av receiver so i can listen better highs. Appreciate your help.
Hi, that is a perfect question for our customer care team - please get in touch with the colleagues via Web form/email: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/feature_article_en_42204.html Hotline: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html They will glad to check your current settings for possible tweaks to optimize your highs and can verify possibilities to connect the pyle tweeter box in your given setup. Thank you!
can this receiver use 2 subwoofers. I can't seem to find the correct setting to enable it. and I noticed that when you were in the Dolby Atmos settings ... there was no option for dual subwoofers
Hi and yes, the same signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. There is no need to enable this feature in the settings.
I am a prospective customer. Plan to buy this amp within the next two months. A quick question regarding the "2-6 Equalizer Settings" seen at 3:46 in the video. This is very exciting news to me as I have more than 16 years experience mixing sound. The ability to set my system the way I like it, at this level of detail, is something I'm looking forward to. But, what does it mean when saying "As for the 15 available bands you can actually use 9 of them". I'm unsure how this is implemented? Does it mean that you can apply changes to 9 bands and when you want to make more changes you are blocked? Can you make changes to any 9 bands?
Hi, from the 15 available bands, you can select up to 5 bands (here: 25-160 Hz) for the Subwoofer and nine bands (from 25 Hz to 16 kHz) for all other speakers. And yes, you can change your selection. But e.g. only up to 9 bands can be used at the same time for the "other speakers" (front/center/height...). T
I have another question about the 656. I went into my settings to set the equalizer settings for prefix #1. I then selected it and noticed a difference in sound quality right away, but for some reason today I noticed that the sound was very flat and i checked me equalizer prefixes and it was turned off so I turned it back on. How can I make it so that the my desired equalizer prefix is kept even after I put the receiver and stand by?
Hi, please be aware that ... 1. Editing of equalizer preset settings is done in the setup menu (where you can change/modify the frequency settings. 2. The preset settings need to be activated in the Quick menu for the corresponding input source. E.g. - You have edited "Preset 1" to match your movies preferences. - You have edited "Preset 2" to match your audio streaming preferences. Then choose e.g. "BD" as input source for your Blu-ray player, press the quick menu button and select AccuEQ/Preset 1 as equalizer preset for this input source. Then choose e.g. "NET" as input source for audio streaming, press the quick menu on the remote and select AccuEQ/Preset 2 as EQ preset for this input source. The selected presets are then automatically saved for each input source and will be automatically switched when you select the input source next time.
How am I supposed to decide between Dolby, THX and ALL Surround? I feel like something is wrong when choosing something other than All Surround on my 7.1 setup?
Hi and apologies for the delay. Usually, you would choose (or let the AVR switch to ) the listening mode depending on the source content: e.g. Dolby Atmos listening mode for Dolby Atmos content, Dolby TrueHD for Dolby TrueHD encoded Blu-rays, DTS:X for DTS:X content, etc. Please be aware that "AllCh Stereo" will use all speaker channels, but filling the room with stereo L/R sound only (e.g. not making use of any surround audio tracks from your DVD/Blu-ray). So this mode should only be used for stereo content, but not surround encoded material. The Advanced manual for TX-NR656 explains all available listening modes on page 29 (and following), and shows you on page 32+ which listening modes can be used for which source material. We hope this helps for now - please feel free to get in touch with the colleages from customer care if you have any specific questions regarding listening modes - you can also reach them by phone, if you prefer: www.uk.onkyo.com/en/support-273.html
Hi Paul, Please get in touch with your customer care team if you think your setup is not working properly: Phone: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html Email: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/feature_article_en_42204.html The colleages will be glad to verify the corresponding settings with you. Thank you!
Hi I have the same recover, but when I turn it on I hear a buzzing sound from the reciver. Can't remember I heard this before (I heard it when I updated to the latest firmware). Help
Hi, could you get in touch with our customer care team please? (please see the contact options on our website www.eu.onkyo.com - the colleagues will be glad to check what is going on ...) Thank you!
If I have a 5.1 setup in main room, and I have 2 additional speakers (each in separate rooms with independent volume control knows), does this receiver enable me to do a Speaker B configuration (as I have now), in that the other 2 speakers output, in stereo, what the source in the main room in playing?
Hi, this AV receiver supports a Zone 2 -which you can use to listen e.g. to the same music source as in the main room. For the output of the audio signal, you can choose between powered mode (e.g. connecting your Zone 2 speakers with a speaker cable directly to the AVR) or line-out mode (requiring an external amplifier in your Zone 2 room).
I have the Onkyo TX-NR757 hooked up to a Samsung 65" MU6300 thru the ARC port. I have the Verizon Fios Set Top Box inputed in the HDMI 2 (HDCP 2.2), Samsung BluRay player inputed in the HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2) & Amazon Firestick in the HDMI 3 (HDCP 2.2). SetTop Box Works Great, I cant use other two though. HDMI Imput settings are this way. All other imput settings (Video, Digital & Analog) are set to dashes, what am i doing incorrectly? Thank you in advance bud.
Hello, we're afraid that this model is not being sold in the EU, e.g. the colleagues from our local customer care team do not have this model for testing. Would you mind getting in touch with the colleagues from the US team, please - they will be glad to verify your settings in order to find out what is going wrong: www.onkyousa.com/Support/index.php (E.g. the US colleagues might have experiences regarding possible side effects of connected devices only available in the US, which we do not know about. Thank you for your understanding!)
hi there just wondering are the crossover settings the only place on this receiver for setting speaker size? I cant find it anywhere else so do I just set with the roll off point of my speakers?
Hi - this depends on the wireless headphones you are using. Please be aware that Bluetooth wireless headphones are not supported by the AV receiver, e.g. it is currently not possible to stream audio from the AV receiver to any wireless Bluetooth headphones directly. To use any wireless headphones with the AVR, you will need a transmitter that will be connected to the AV receiver to either the headphone output or the cinch/line output (this depends on your wireless headphone).
Hey! You know that zone 2 line output? If I wanted to use a tape deck with this receiver. I know I would use one of the RCA inputs for the tape decks line output, but for the tape decks record input line in, could I use the zone 2 connector for that since its just a line input? Also what features become limited when you use zone 2? Because you said in the video some stuff becomes limited when you use zone 2. Thanks.
Hi, you can use the Zone 2 Lineout to connect the AVR with the RCA input of your tape deck. However, the following limitations apply: the audio from AV components can only be output to Zone 2 when the input is analog or 2 ch PCM audio signals. DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals are not output to Zone 2 when selected with the "NET" input selector. Thanks.
This video is a good addition to the user manual, but I wish you'd not rush through it. Make it 20 minutes or even a half hour so that I can better understand what the heck I am trying to do. I am new to setting up a Surround Sound receiver, so much of this stuff is foreign to me. Please don't ever say "...this is self-explanatory." If anything were self explanatory, I would not need to watch the video.
Dear vorticity4, many thanks for your valued feedback. With the videos, we are always trying to find a compromise between depth (of information/help) and time (required to watch) - as we already had users wanting the videos to be even shorter, like 5 minutes and less. We will consider your feedback with regards to the types of videos to be created. However, if you need assistance and setting up your system, configuring settings and features, troubleshooting issues, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer care team - the colleagues will be glad to help and dig into details, if required: E.g. via email/web contact form www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-request-42204.html Or phone (sometimes easier to quickly browse through/verify different settings): www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html Thank you!
Thanks for the information, however I am a US-based consumer. The sites you listed are for European countries. On the Global Web site, I can find no place to call, nor to submit a query for additional assistance.
Hi, not sure which setting you are referring to. In case you refer to the setup menu 2.2 Crossover settings, please set the crossover frequency according according to the information provided on your speaker manual. Despiste any technical specs, sometimes it can be even better to try different settings (e.g. 70 Hz, 80 Hz, 90 Hz, 100 Hz) and listen for yourself (e.g. choosing a song in good audio quality that you know well). Do you hear any difference? Does it sound better with a specific frequency setting? You hear "more" or "less" with a specific setting? Does it sound more or less "natural"? For many audio settings, there is no single "100%" correct setting...
Hi, I have UDP-205 and planning to listen my cd collection by using dedicated analog outs on it. I also want to use HDMI out from OPPO and HDMI in on ONKYO for movies only. Would it be possible to switch inputs on ONKYO and WHICH audio in on txnr-656 would you suggest? (since this model doesn't have 7.1 or 5.1 analog ins?) Thanx
Hello Igor, you could use e.g. HDMI 1 (BD/DVD) for movies and analog input 5 (CD) as input for analog stereo. You could use any other analog stereo/HDMI input as well, but using HDMI1 and analog 5 the input button descriptions would already match your sources...
Thanx, I thought about connecting this way, but wasn't 100% sure... Now makes sense! All your postings, by the way,are THE most informative and detailed! Thank you again for all your efforts to help folks like me!
Hi, when using a TX-NR656, you can change the subwoofer level by modifying the following value: Setup Menu -> 2. Speaker -> 4. Level Calibration -> Subwoofer Select a value between "－15 dB" and "＋12 dB" (in 1 dB increments). Please be aware that speaker levels cannot be modified when using AccuEQ (as AccuEQ calibrates the output levels).
OnkyoEU Thanks for the quick responce But that level is in the menu 0dB and the AccuEQ is not used. Still the Onkyo app shows a level of +3dB everytime i start the reciever and have to reduce the level BR Tom
Hello Tom, apologies, but would you mind getting in touch with the customer care team please - e.g. via www.eu.onkyo.com/en/feature_article_en_42204.html The colleagues can check your setup and have all devices to reproduce this behaviour, if required. Thank you!
Hi, please get in touch with our customer care team to evaluate your current settings and to spot the reason why there is no signal: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html Thank you!
Yes, the TX-NR656 is a 7.2 AV receiver - instead of 7.2, you can also use it with DTS:X and Dolby Atmos in a 5.1.2 configuration (with 2 height speakers)...
Hi, the major differences are: TIDAL, FireConnect wireless multi-room technology, AccuEQ room calibration featuring AccuReflex technology for seamless object-based sound from compatible speakers (e.g. using Dolby Atmos/DTS:X), improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) vs. 100 dB (TX-NR646), improved/reduced power consumption 570 W (vs. 630 W TX-NR646).
Hi Max and apologies for late reply. For now there is some background information about "Chromecast built-in" available from Google, e.g. here: www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/audio/ More information on Chromecast on Onkyo devices will follow.
Hi, this unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals. We're afraid we cannot tell which formats your projector supports. Eventually the colleagues from the customer care team can provide input here. Please get in touch with them via www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-request-42204.html and let them know the manufacturer and model # of your projector... Thank you.
Hi, in this case please get in touch with the colleagues from our intl team at: www.intl.onkyo.com/support/contact/index.php Thank you for your understanding!
please contact our Tech Support directly. I'm sure my colleagues can help you or answer your question. www.eu.onkyo.com/en/feature_article_en_42204.html
Hello, you can use a 5.1 setup for now (or up to 7.2, both without ceiling speakers). And you can also add 2 ceiling/height speakers at any time later, to enjoy 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X.
I just got the 656. I was just wondering for the tone setting where you can change the bass and treble, when i change the bass does that affect all the speakers or only certain ones?
Hello, basically all speakers that deliver the corresponding low frequencies will be affected. The frequencies delivered by a speaker also depend on the AccuEQ room acoustic correction measurements...
Hi, to have your AVR output the sound of your TV, you will need to use ARC - Audio Return Channel. Your TV needs to support ARC (and the HDMI cable needs to be connected to the HDMI port of your TV which supports ARC ) - and your AVR needs to have ARC switched on in the setup menu ("Yes" in "5. Audio Return Channel). Also "HDMI CEC" needs to be turned on. Please be aware that only the "Main" HDMI output of your AVR supports ARC - not the "Sub" HDMI output. Please refer to the manual for more details about Audio Return Channel / ARC.
Hi and yes, this is called "HDMI Standby Through" (please see page 19 in the TX-NR656 manual). Even if the unit is in standby, the input signals from AV components are transmitted to the TV. When the AVR is turned on.
Hi, the DTS:X firmware update for TX-NR656 is available since August 31 2016. Please update to the latest firmware which includes DTS:X support. The update can be either done via network (using your on screen / OSD menu) - or you can update via USB stick, as explained here: www.es.onkyo.com/es/articulo/actualizacion-del-firmware-para-el-tx-nr656-10-11-2016-130560.html (Short link: goo.gl/skokNw ) Have fun with your DTS:X update!
In terms of features, this is a great receiver. But I already have two (!) Onkyo 7-series receivers gathering dust on the attic because the hdmi output stopped working. That's about €1500 down the drain. So i can't advice anyone to purchase an Onkyo receiver.
Hi and sorry to hear this! Please be aware that this might be related to a hardware problem caused by a defective network chip. For further information and a possibility to check whether your devices are affected (by entering the serial number of your products), please follow the procedure described on our website: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-service-program-118747.html If your AVR is not affected by this issue, please get in touch with our support to identify the issue. Also please let us know your support ticket # so we can followup. Thank you.
My "old" TX-NR818 had major hdmi issues after 1,5 years.. Fortunately it was solved due to warranty. They just replaced the whole hdmi board. Be aware to leave space behind the hdmi interfaces, so the hdmi cables are free. That was the reason my board broke, they told me...Well, that had nothing to do with it, since bad hdmi boards were well known issues regarding many stories on avsforum. Hopefully the 656 had a better hdmi board.. But again, the low price / what you get is something to consider about. But again, more expensive amps with the same features are not always better amps.. So I got myself one 656, so far so good...
Hi legbreaker, thank you for your feedback. Please be aware that the issue with the HDMI boards turned out to be a problem with a defective network IC/chip from a leading, well-known hardware supplier. The chip had a "hardware bug" - something that does not happen often, but as we can see, it does happen. And something that we were certainly not aware of to avoid the issue right from beginning. As a response to the issue, the Customer Care Program was initiated to offer customers the possibility to have their product easily repaired: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-service-program-118747.html This program even extends the standard warranty to make sure that our customers are not put into any disadvantageous position. Enjoy your TX-NR656 - and in case of any issues, please get in touch with our customer care team, the colleagues will be glad to assist...
